Although the temperature in the capital is still in a relatively high temperature, after the scorching heat in May and June, everyone does not have much complaint about the current weather.

A rainstorm just now swept away the usual sweltering heat, making everyone feel very comfortable, and the leaves washed by the rain became more oily.

When it was time to go down to the yamen, as if an appointment had already been made, officials in cyan official uniforms from various yamen continued to leave the offices of the six ministries and other departments, and return to the residences they had bought or rented.

None of the officials in scarlet robes chose to return on foot, but chose to take an exclusive sedan chair and swagger home accompanied by a proud guard.

After Lin Haoran finished dealing with the affairs at hand, he took out the exquisite Lingnan gold watch and glanced at the time, knowing that it was time to go down, and he got up and prepared to go home.

In this era, there was no such thing as overtime, and officials who worked overtime not only failed to win the praise of others, but even added a lot of trouble to the operation of the yamen, so the officials would go home on time.

For the revision of Zong Fan Lumi, he had actually formulated several plans a long time ago, but he was not in a hurry to throw out the plans. First, the current situation is not too clear, and I don't know which plan is more suitable; Second, if the plan is thrown too quickly, it will appear that you are too hasty and reckless, and things will backfire.

"Uncle Nineteen, Li Shangshu's sedan chair has arrived, should we wait?" Lin Fu was already waiting in front of the door of the waiter's office, but he asked Lin Haoran in a low voice.

A familiar red lacquered sedan chair is being placed in front of the second gate not far away, already waiting for Li Chunfang, and Li Chunfang should soon board the sedan chair.

Although Lin Haoran is a leader of reform, he is a person who abides by the rules, even if he and Li Chunfang belong to opposing factions, he has always maintained respect for Li Chunfang.

He didn't care about waiting a little longer, but stood in front of the sedan chair with his hands in his hands.

After a while, a hurried figure walked out of the second gate.

Although Li Chunfang has been subordinate to the Ministry of Rites, his other work has just begun, and it is his turn to be on duty in Xiyuan tonight. Since Xiyuan didn't care about eating, he was still biting a piece of baked cake in his mouth at this time.

It is impossible for the palace gate of Xiyuan to wait for anyone, once it is really closed and locked, it is not Li Chunfang, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who can order the palace door to be opened. He knew that the road was slippery and difficult to walk after the rainstorm, but he was not as calm as before, and he seemed to rush to Xiyuan against time.

Li Chunfang was about to get into the sedan chair with a baked cake in his mouth, as if he heard the old servant next to him remind, but he looked towards Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran kept watching the situation over there, watching Li Chunfang turn his head and look over, with a smile on his face, and sent Li Chunfang off in a proper manner.

Li Chunfang was secretly moved in her heart, the other party's seemingly small act actually showed a strong respect for him. He also saluted Lin Haoran back, and then hurriedly got into the sedan chair and ordered: "Hurry, don't delay the hour!" ”

The palanquin bearer knew that he could not delay time, so he immediately lifted the palanquin, but he did not move forward immediately, because a sedan chair inserted from the right was already in front of them.

Lin Haoran saw it clearly, and the high-arched sedan chair suddenly came from the opposite side, just blocking the way of Li Chunfang's sedan chair.

Although there was not much time to delay, he saw the old slave walking towards the sedan chair in a panic, and Li Chunfang, a good old man, seemed to be a little crazy.

However, there was no follow-up, as the high-arched sedan chair left, Li Chunfang's sedan chair also left.

When Lin Fu opened the sedan curtain for Lin Haoran, he said in a low voice: "Nineteenth uncle, Gao Shilang should have seen Li Butang come out just now, he didn't give in, he really didn't know how to be polite!" ”

"It's not that he doesn't understand etiquette, but he is sloppy to Li Butang!" Lin Haoran guessed that the act of the high arch just now implied other intentions, and bent down into the middle of the sedan chair.

Lin Fu's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "He...... He's just the right squire! ”

"People are not ordinary right waiters of the Ministry of Rites, let's get up in a sedan chair!" Lin Haoran said meaningfully, closed his eyes and commanded lightly.

The high arch card is indeed beautiful, not only has enough qualifications, but also is Yuwang's most senior teacher. Now that he has served as the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, it is a sure thing to enter the cabinet to pay respects to the prime minister in the future, and there is even a great chance to serve as the first assistant.

As an official in the Ming Dynasty, he especially experienced the great ceremonial events of the Jiajing Dynasty, which made the holy family the most critical factor in the status of officials.

When Yan Song was invincible, he was the first assistant for 20 years, and he set a historical record of being at the top of the hundred officials at the age of eighty-two. It's just that with old age, when the holy family is no longer there, this old chief assistant who leans towards the government and the opposition can only return to his hometown in Jiangxi in disgrace.

The relationship between Gao Gong and King Yu is simply like that of father and son, once King Yu inherits the unification, then Gao Gong will definitely be reused, and even directly supported on the throne of Shoufu.

Lin Haoran sighed secretly in his heart, this matter of Fan Lumi is enough of a headache, and now he is obviously going to the Ministry of Rites to seize the right to speak, and I am afraid that the next days will not be peaceful.

The sedan chair returned to Lingshi Hutong and went directly to the innermost front yard of the Lin Mansion to drop off the sedan chair.

The family house, in this era, belonged to private territory. As the mansion of the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, even if it is the Shuntian Mansion, he does not dare to break in, it is like a heaven and earth.

Lin Haoran was already the patron saint of this house, with the responsibility of a husband on his shoulders, and as the sedan curtain was opened, he walked out of the sedan chair with a slight bow.

"Husband, you're back!"

Wu Qiuyu, who was wearing a command suit, followed the past, standing in front of the sedan chair in a slim manner, and greeted Lin Haoran, who walked out of the sedan chair, in a proper manner.

Lin Haoran stood still in place and nodded lightly at Wu Qiuyu.

"The concubine has seen her husband!"

Hua Yingrong, who had an elegant temperament, appeared from behind Wu Qiuyu, but it gave people an unexpected surprise, and she also gave a polite manner.

In the current Lin Mansion, it is already a model of monogamy, but it is still harmonious. Hua Yingrong is a woman who knows how to measure, and Wu Qiuyu has the amount of tolerance, so there has never been a dispute.

Lin Haoran faced the two stunning beauties in front of him, but he reached out and touched his belly and said with a smile: "My husband is a little hungry, let the kitchen prepare a meal!" ”

Wu Qiuyu immediately responded, and ordered the maid ring next to him.

In this family, Wu Qiuyu is the mother of this house, which is also a symbol of his wife's identity and status. Although Hua Yingrong has an arrogant temperament, she also knows that she can't compete with the daughter of the minister's book, but she is willing to be the little half of the master of the West Courtyard.

When Lin Haoran changed out of his official uniform and went to the dining room, the dining table was ready, and Wu Qiuyu and Hua Yingrong were chatting, and the atmosphere seemed very cheerful.

Wu Qiuyu is not a cute woman, she saw Lin Haoran come in as soon as possible, and immediately ordered the food to be served.

"Why are you talking so much about it?" Lin Haoran sat down in the main seat and asked curiously.

Hua Yingrong covered her mouth and smiled lightly, but Wu Qiuyu said resentfully: "Our woman's family!" ”

Lin Haoran didn't have to know, he shrugged his shoulders, but took the rice bowl sent by Ah Hua, ate a few bites of rice and asked, "Is there anything unusual happening at home today?" ”

"No, but this ...... Very unusual! Wu Qiuyu first shook his head gently, and then looked at Lin Haoran with a deep meaning and responded.

Lin Haoran looked at her words, and said slightly confused: "What do you mean by this?" ”

"It is said that Gao Shilang is going to the Ministry of Rites to serve as the right waiter, and her wife should come to our Lin Mansion to walk with me!" Wu Qiuyu stopped his chopsticks and said solemnly.

Lin Haoran's heart moved slightly, but he pretended to be disapproving, picked up a piece of fatty fish and said, "Whose rule is this?" If people don't come to visit, they won't be respected? ”

"This is an unspoken rule of our Lady Circle!" Wu Qiuyu is now wandering in the circle of Mrs. Fate, but he is looking at Lin Haoran in a serious manner.

Lin Haoran knew that there was a high arch to stop him, but he shook his head and said: "You are all officials with no power, but you have been infected with the bad habits of officialdom!" ”

In the end, he looked up at Ah Hua who was standing aside and deliberately said, "Ah Hua, in the future, you will be named Mrs. Decree, but you can't learn these bad customs!" ”

Ah Hua was already engaged to Wang Shiju, and when she heard this, she immediately made a big red face.

"I've heard that this Gao Shilang's style is very domineering, I'm afraid it's not easy to get along, right?" Wu Qiuyu gradually figured out the temperament of his father-in-law, and his eyes flashed with a touch of cunning.

Hua Yingrong is an expert in observing faces, and knows that Lin Haoran must not get along well with the new senior waiter.

Lin Haoran glared at Wu Qiuyu, and told the scene of Xia Ya without concealment.

"Isn't he too rude to do this?" When Wu Qiuyu heard this, he was also slightly surprised.

Hua Yingrong thought deeper, and immediately analyzed: "He should be tempting, but also to make his position clear, so as to win more topic rights in the Ministry of Rites!" ”

"Originally, I was thinking about whether I could push it off, but I was troubled by Gao Xinzheng, but I took the errand of remaking Zong Fan Lumi in a little confusion!" Lin Haoran took a sip of the soup and said bitterly.

Wu Qiuyu looked surprised and said, "Didn't you say that this is an untouchable errand?" ”

"People are in the court, and they can't help themselves!" Lin Haoran borrowed the words of later generations and expressed his helplessness.

Wu Qiuyu glanced at Hua Yingrong, and said jokingly: "My brain is not enough for this kind of thing, you have to discuss with Yingrong!" ”

"I don't understand this, it's already beyond my power to take care of a money bank, and I have to think hard about this court matter, or marry a smarter one again!" Hua Yingrong shirked and joked.

Lin Haoran glanced at him, but thinking that tonight was a double number, it was not too late to retaliate at night if he had any grievances.

The model of monogamy is still not bad overall, Hua Yingrong's energy is mainly focused on uniting the money bank, and from time to time he leaves Beijing to go south, while Wu Qiuyu is responsible for taking care of the house and wandering in the circle of Mrs. Xuan.

In the evening, officials came to visit one after another.

Lin Haoran is now in the court, so he naturally has no choice but to socialize, but the first to find him tonight was Zhou Youqing, the director of the Literature and Anthology Department of his fellow department.

Lin Haoran met Zhou Youqing in the study, and after Lin Jinyuan brought the tea, he asked directly: "Brother Zhou, I don't know what's going on, you are not outsiders, but it doesn't matter!" ”

Since the two of them get together every month, they avoid too much contact with each other, and Zhou Youqing found him at this time, and he already had something to discuss with him.

"Senior brother, Zhang Muyuan, the foreign man above me, wants to tell the old man to return to his hometown!" Zhou Youqing looked up at Lin Haoran and said seriously.

When Lin Haoran heard this, he immediately knew Zhou Youqing's intention to find him, so he asked seriously: "I haven't heard of this matter, is this news true?" ”

"This news is true, it was told to me by Lord Zhang himself, and I will hand in my resignation tomorrow! According to my observation, there was a vacancy in the test for the merit, but it was snatched by Lu Guangzu, I am afraid that I will be discouraged because of this matter! Zhou Youqing responded seriously.

Lin Haoran knew that Lu Guangzu, a person who could quickly climb from the top three jinshi who did not take the official route to the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Meritorious Service, and this person did have some skills.

Lin Haoran nodded lightly, and asked: "If my estimate is correct, Zhang Muyuan will definitely not just reveal the news to you, what is the current movement of your officials?" ”

"Senior brother guessed correctly, this news almost came from the Ministry of Officials! According to the news I just got, Dong Shilang intends to let the seal inspection secretary Wailang Zhang Xiao take this position! Zhou Youqing's eyes flashed with admiration, but he responded with a straight face.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea and immediately asked, "What is the relationship between Zhang Xiao and Dong Fen?" ”

In this court, there was not only competition between the six Shangshu, but also for the positions below. The Anthology Department determines the future of officials, and the Examination Division determines the promotion of officials, which are the two most important divisions of the Ministry of Officials, and the struggle for each position has always been fierce.

"He and Dong Fen are fellow villagers, and he is Dong Fen's descendant, and his qualifications are stronger than mine, I think my mentor ......" Zhou Youqing said the situation, and his face looked worried.

Lin Haoran directly interrupted him and said, "Our teacher will definitely think that Zhang Xiao is more qualified than you, so don't fight!" In Zhou Youqing's disappointed eyes, he added: "I will lobby the teacher, you take some time to visit Zhu Shilang, you don't need to say anything, you can have a relationship with him, and I will visit Zhu Heng the day after tomorrow!" ”

Zhou Youqing is a native of Jiangxi, and he walked the door of Yan Shifan back then, so he came to the Ministry of Officials as a trainee. However, he is also capable, otherwise he would not have successfully entered the Ministry of Officials and served as the director of the Examination Division.

Now that the test secretary is vacant, this is already a once-in-a-lifetime promotion opportunity for him.

Compared with the other five departments, the promotion of the official department is usually an internal promotion, although the speed is very slow, but it is better than the weight of authority. In particular, the authority of some of the five officials is far inferior to that of the two divisions of the ministry.

However, if you want to get this position, in addition to getting Wu Shan's support, the most secure way is to get Zhu Heng's support votes, so as to overpower the Dong Fen of the Holy Grace Zhenglong.

"Then there is Senior Brother Lao!" Zhou Youqing bowed his hand very gratefully.

Lin Haoran responded disapprerovingly: "It's okay, we should have supported each other, so that we can do more for the people!" ”

He has never despised the matter of seeking officials, he is also trying his best to climb up, and even now he is seeking the position of the six books.

He is more concerned about what the official has done in his position, and what he has done after he has been promoted, which is the real criterion for judging the merits of an official.

After finalizing some details, Zhou Youqing also took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.

This just sent Zhou Youqing away, but a letter of worship made him slightly stunned, it turned out to be an old acquaintance when he was appointed in Guangdong, and Pan Jitao, who is now Zuo Shaoqing of Dali Temple.