Early in the morning, Lin Xiaoxiao came to pester Ye Xun, and Ye Xun took a moment to ask him, "Do you have anything wrong?" Tell me, don't you see I'm busy? ”

Lin Xiaoxiao said a little shyly, "Tianyu, you meet someone with me today." ”

As soon as Ye Xun saw him like this, he knew that something must be wrong, "Who are you seeing?" ”

"You'll know when you see it." Lin Xiaoxiao shook his arm and said coquettishly.

"If you don't tell me who it is, I won't see it."

"I said you'd go? Be...... Ran Chunxue. ”

Ye Xun saw the woman in plain clothes, looking sad and unworldly. Ye Xun glanced at him, "You're fine, right?" You don't know our family law? If you dare to step into that kind of place, you will break your leg! I still need my legs. Why don't you stay there? ”

"But Tianyu, you have to help me! Chunxue said, if I can't make an appointment with you, I will never see her again. ”

"You guy who is heavy on sex and light on friends, I don't care about my life or death for a woman! I don't care about you! I'm going to work! ”

"Don't, Tianyu." Xiaoxiao stopped him with her body, "If the place of our date is not in 'Wangchun Pavilion', but in a hidden place, wouldn't it be fine?" ”

"Why does she have to see me?"

"I don't know, she's just asking to see you by name."

"Does she know I'm the prefect of Hangzhou?"

Xiaoxiao nodded. "Tianyu, I will never let anyone know when you meet." Seeing that Ye Xun seemed to be thinking about it, he added to it, "If you don't let you go in vain, I'll also give you an appearance fee." If you don't agree, I'll come and pester you every day! ”

Ye Xun thought that maybe this girl would have something to do if she had to see her, so she nodded.

Xiaoxiao was pleasantly surprised, "You agreed?" ”

"Huh? What did you just say? Appearance fee? How much? Ye Xun asked suddenly.

Xiaoxiao tentatively stretched out five fingers......

"Five taels of silver? So much! That's it. Ye Xun said with a smile.

Xiaoxiao looked helpless, "Haven't you seen money before?" Why is it so unproductive! ”

"What do you mean?" Ye Xun looked ignorant.

Xiaoxiao shook her head again and again, "It's not interesting." Later, I couldn't help but say, "Tianyu, do you know how much Ran Chunxue's appearance fee is?" One thousand taels of silver! I originally wanted to give you fifty taels of silver first, but if you don't agree to add it to one hundred taels. But you're ...... Haha......"

Ye Xun smiled indifferently, "Originally, I didn't plan to ask you for money!" I'll borrow you for five taels! I'll pay you back when I'm rich. But Xiaoxiao, you're too loser! One thousand taels of silver is raised like this, even if your family has a mountain of gold, it is not enough for you to lose so much! If I were your father, I would have to kill you! ”

Lin Xiaoxiao sneered, "When you get rich?" Hehe-hee...... and then Xiaoxiao waved his hand generously, "You don't have to pay back the five taels of silver!" Every time I go to the Qinglou to reward the maid who serves tea, there are more than these! ”

Ye Xun was stunned for a moment, then glared at him angrily and said, "Lin Xiaoxiao!" Your grandma's! You've gone too far! I didn't care about the girl's appearance fee when you told me just now! You say this again? It's too hurtful! From today onwards, we will break off! I won't borrow your money either, don't come to me in the future! I don't know you! ”

Xiaoxiao saw that Ye Xun was in a hurry, and she was a little inexplicable, "Tianyu, are you angry?" What did I say? You don't know my mouth? Don't be mad at me? Xiaoxiao wanted to step forward to hug Ye Xun, but he pushed him away in disgust.

"I was wrong, forgive me. Tianyu! I'm mouthful! I lent you five taels of silver, and you will definitely be able to make a fortune in the future, okay? "Xiaoxiao's biggest fear since she was a child is that Ye Xun ignores him.

Seeing Xiaoxiao's flustered appearance, Ye Xun was already angry, he glared at him and said, "Okay, you can go back." Notify me of the appointment and place. Tell you, the reason I promised you to meet her was because I was too lazy to see you! I don't want you to bother me every day! ”

"Tianyu, you forgive me, don't you?" Seeing Ye Xun's face improve, he hurriedly stepped forward and kissed him, "Tianyu, I love you so much." I'm not here to bother you, I'm going to disappear in no time! This is the money I lent you. As he spoke, he stuffed the silver into Ye Xun's hand.

"Huh? How much is that? Ye Xun asked, holding a handful of broken silver in his hand.

"Nothing more, no less!" Xiaoxiao left without looking back.

Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao leaving, Wen Du came up, "What are you pushing and shoving, hugging and hugging this morning?" Is this appropriate in the yamen? People who don't know still think that kind of relationship between the two of you. Wen Du squeezed his eyes at him and smiled.

"you! I've just been by him, so don't make trouble! Ye Xun glanced at him and said.

"Why did he give you so much silver?"

Ye Xun looked at the silver in his hand, "I borrowed it from him." Suddenly remembering what happened just now, he said angrily, "You don't know how angry Lin Xiaoxiao's kid is." I borrowed money from him, and he said he didn't have to pay it back. If you don't have to pay it back, you don't have to pay it back. I have to say that the money that is rewarded to the tea maid in the Qinglou is more than that! What did he think of me? I'm! ”

Wen Du smiled, "Lin Gongzi is that kind of person, he doesn't hide his words, why should you take it seriously?" ”

"But I care. I was embarrassed to mention borrowing money from him, but in fact, what is the difference between borrowing money and asking for it? What shall I give him back? Most of them are borrowed but not returned. How much does it hurt his self-esteem for him to say something like that. Therefore, I would not have borrowed money from him unless I had to, and today I also owe it to my son, and I mentioned the matter of money as he said. Ye Xun regretted it.

"You don't have to take it too seriously. I heard that his family's business has been in business for more than ten years because of your name of 'Little Overlord of the Capital', which has been smooth sailing, no one dares to make trouble, and no one even dares to collect his family's protection money. You can't get a little money from him. Wendu persuaded.

Ye Xun shook his head, "One yard to one yard!" They don't charge protection money, it's my turn to collect it? So what's the difference between me and those ruffians? In fact, Xiaoxiao usually helps our family. There is really a shortage of money, and he uses the money to help us. He was also afraid of hurting my self-esteem, so he secretly gave money to his wife, in fact, I knew it. But it's not a problem to keep doing this! You don't know, I'm most afraid that my wife will mention money to me, and my head will be big when I mention money! All the pride, lofty ambitions, and so on, all of a sudden were deflated. ”

"As the saying goes, 'a penny is hard to beat a hero'!" Wendu added.

Ye Xun pointed at him, "That's right." But in the final analysis, the imperial court gave us too little. Many people have studied hard for more than ten years and finally become officials, but they are still overstretched. But when you walk around the officialdom, sometimes you can't do without money. That's why some people take risks. If those who are officials can be allowed to have no worries about the future and serve the court wholeheartedly, maybe there will not be so much corruption. ”

Wendu disagreed, "How much is appropriate for the imperial court?" You may have enough food and drink for your family, but some people want to live a better life. There is not enough people's hearts! You see that compared with Jiang Tongzhi, your official rank is bigger than him, what kind of life do you see people living? There is also the envoy of Zhejiang, Lord Wang, who met once last time at Lord Wu's house. The people lived that day, with fine clothes and food, slaves and maids, and groups of wives and concubines. I heard that there are more than a dozen concubines! ”

Ye Xun also felt very strange, "Does their family have other industries?" If not, they will not be able to live a luxurious life in any way by virtue of their official fortunes, unless they ......"

Wen Du smiled mysteriously, "Let's not mention this matter first." By the way, why do you suddenly want to borrow so much money? ”

Ye Xun smiled shyly, "I... Want to buy a gift for ...... Autumn paulownia. She gave me all the gifts, but I didn't give her anything. Do you know that money is never more than my hand, and I ask my wife for money? Alas! When money enters the hands of the lady, it is like a sheep entering the mouth of a tiger, and if you want a little, it is too difficult! Ye Xun shook his head with a smile, and looked down at the silver in his hand again, "However, the first time you take so much money, you really don't know how to spend it?" ”

"Do you want to buy a love gift for Miss Wu?"

Ye Xun smiled noncommittally.

"Even Madame knows about the two of you, isn't it about to happen?"

Ye Xun nodded, smiling so hard that he couldn't close his mouth, "Maybe." ”

As he was talking, a servant came over, "Your Excellency, it's time to ascend!" ”

"Okay, I'll go right away." Ye Xun straightened his clothes.

"There must be a lot of people gathered at the entrance of the lobby now, and most of them are big girls and little daughters-in-law. Now our Lord Ye is very popular! ”

Ye Xun ignored him, lowered his head and picked up a stack of case files, "Which case will be tried first today?" ”

"It's the top one, I've got you in order. It's the manslaughter case we studied last night. ”

Xiaoxiao took Ye Xun to a very large and extremely well-made painting boat on the edge of the West Lake, and said, "She is on this boat, and after we get on the boat, we will row the boat to the middle of the lake, and when the time comes, the two of you will be unaware of it." ”

Ye Xun smacked his tongue and said, "Lin Xiaoxiao, you kid is really generous!" ”

Xiaoxiao and Ye Xun got on the boat, and the boatman slowly rowed the boat towards the lake. The boat was really big, and the two of them walked through a long corridor full of carved wooden lattices before they saw a room. Xiaoxiao knocked on the door gently, "Chunxue, we have arrived." ”

A soft female voice came from inside, "Please come in." ”

Ye Xun and Xiaoxiao entered the room, and the room was covered with green veils and incense, and the furnishings were even more elaborate and atmospheric. Ran Chunxue leaned against the carved window and said with a smile, "Lord Ye, it's really not easy to see you!" ”

A maid served refreshments to several people, and with a wave of Ran Chunxue's hand, the maid withdrew from the room.

Ye Xun nodded and saluted, "Miss Ran." ”

Xiaoxiao looked at her affectionately, "Chunxue, you look so good today." ”

Ran Chunxue ignored Xiaoxiao, just looked Ye Xun up and down with her eyes, and was suddenly stunned, "Lord Ye, has the little woman seen you somewhere?" ”

Ye Xun was a little embarrassed, "A few months ago, when I first came to Guibaodi, I drank tea in the teahouse opposite the 'Wangchun Pavilion', and I was fortunate to see the girl's face. The girl seemed to have just gotten up that day, and she didn't apply powder, so she was presumptuous. ”

"It turns out that the two of you still have such a paragraph, why don't I know?" Xiaoxiao looked at the two of them and smiled.

Ran Chunxue smiled with relief, "I see." Lord Ye, please be seated. Then she turned to Xiaoxiao, who was also about to sit down together, and said, "Lin Gongzi, I have something private to say with Lord Ye, can you go to the bow of the boat to see the scenery?" ”

"I will sit here and not disturb you." Lin Xiaoxiao's rare modesty.

Ye Xun didn't want Lin Xiaoxiao to leave, "Miss Ran, Xiaoxiao is not an outsider, if there is anything to say in front of him, let him be here." ”

Ran Chunxue's eyes fluttered and glanced at Ye Xun, then she turned to Xiaoxiao with affection and a soft voice, "Lin Gongzi~~ Will you just go out for a while, ......"

Ye Xun was sure that Xiaoxiao would agree, Ran Chunxue's voice and expression were so charming that she even had goosebumps all over her body.

Sure enough, Xiaoxiao was obedient as if she was anesthetized, "Okay, Chunxue." I listen to you. After speaking, he flew a glance at Ran Chunxue and was about to go out.

"Xiaoxiao!" Ye Xun called out to him and winked at him. He went out as if he hadn't heard or seen, and obediently closed the door.

There were only two people left in the house, Ye Xun and Ran Chunxue. Ye Xun was a little restless.

"Lord Ye, don't be nervous. If it comes, it will be safe. "Ran Chunxue's voice and demeanor are completely different from the coquettish and soft glutinous just now, at this time she is neither humble nor arrogant, but generous, like a female gentleman." Lord Ye's family rules are probably the strictest that a little woman has ever heard. Breaking your leg when you step into the green building? If they all follow the Ye family's family rules, I am afraid that there are few men in Hangzhou City who can walk on their legs. Ran Chunxue covered her mouth and smiled.

Ye Xun blushed, and scolded in his heart: This Xiaoxiao, probably told her about the eight generations of her ancestors. "Miss Ran, what do you want to talk about?"

Ran Chunxue stared at him with interest, "Don't worry, I see that Master Ye is still very restrained, let's talk about something else first, get acquainted with it." Lord Ye, what do you think of Hangzhou and even Zhejiang? ”

"Jiangnan has been prosperous since ancient times, and there is a delicate and beautiful place that the capital cannot match. Miss Ran ......" Ye Xun still couldn't help but say, "Let's get down to business." If you have something to say, please ask the girl to say it clearly. ”

Ran Chunxue smiled, "Listen to Lin Gongzi, you have some friendship with the emperor?" ”

"Girl, don't listen to Xiaoxiao's nonsense, his words are not credible. Who of us as courtiers dares to talk to the emperor? That's the Son of Heaven! Ye Xun hurriedly argued.

"If you are really like what Lin Gongzi said, how good would it be to have a relationship with Tongtian?" Ran Chunxue still stared at Ye Xun fixedly.

Ye Xun didn't understand the meaning of her words, "Why does the girl have something to present to the emperor?"

Ran Chunxue smiled lightly, "I don't want to talk too deeply this time, mainly because I'm afraid that Lord Ye will be affected." We'll talk more on the next date. ”

"Next time?" Ye Xun said with some embarrassment, "Girl, you also know that my family law is very strict, so I have a reluctant request, don't make another appointment in the future, and I don't dare to come to the appointment after making an appointment." ”

"Can't you even make an appointment outside like you did today?"

Ye Xun nodded.

"My lord cherishes his name, is it because I am afraid that I will be contaminated with the wind and dust?" Ran Chunxue said with some grievances.

"Although the girl is beautiful and refined, not like other dusty women, it is still inconvenient for us to meet."

"If I say that I have everything here, it will help you understand this city and the officials here. It will provide adults with a lot of important information about officialdom and case investigations, are you willing to come out and talk to me occasionally? ”

Ye Xun still shook his head, "If these messages have to be found out through this method, I'd rather not." I think the girl must have listened to some untruths from Lin Xiaoxiao, so she had some misunderstandings, and now that the misunderstanding has been opened, I feel that there is no need for us to meet again. ”

"Untruths? But the little woman found that many of Lin Gongzi's words were true! Like what...... Evaluation of Lord Ye. Ran Chunxue said unhurriedly.

Ye Xun hooked his lips and smiled, "His mouth? I don't think I can say anything good about me! ”

Ran Chunxue stared at him with some confusion, "Is there any misunderstanding between the two of you?" He praised you to me, you are simply heaven and earth, omnipotent, like a hero of the world. ”

"How so?" Ye Xun couldn't believe it.

Ran Chunxue smiled softly, "He said that you are handsome and extraordinary, upright and generous, I don't think it's fake; It's also true that he said that you are pedantic and timid. ”

Ye Xun pursed his lips and didn't speak.

"Is Lord Ye really no longer invited to Chunxue?"

Ye Xun nodded.

"Lord Ye, how is the garden where you live now? Good place to stay? Ran Chunxue suddenly asked aloud.

"Does the girl know the owner of the garden?" Ye Xun came to be interested.

"Are you talking about Yang Lei, Lord Yang?" Ran Chunxue's expression was a little evil.

Ye Xun looked her up and down, "Are the girl and Lord Yang confidantes, or ......?"

"Anyway, there is a lot of connection. As long as Master Ye promises me that he will come to the appointment next time, I will tell you about my relationship with him. Not only that, but I'll also tell you more about Lord Yang that you want to know. Ran Chunxue suddenly said with a cold face, "That's all for today, I won't send it far." As she spoke, Ran Chunxue turned her back on her face.

Ye Xun knew that he would not get a response if he asked anything, so he had to bow deeply, "Girl, I'm going to say goodbye." ”

On the way back, Ye Xun kept thinking about Ran Chunxue's words. Xiaoxiao was angry and didn't say a word for a long time. Finally, Xiaoxiao couldn't help it, and shouted at Ye Xun, "The more I think about it, the more I think about it, the more sloppy I am, Lin Xiaoxiao, who is dignified and suave, why is it not as good as your little white face in the eyes of Chunxue?" ”

Ye Xun looked at him in disbelief, "What did you say?" Who is the little white face between the two of us? "Ye Xun thinks that he is a bloody man with iron bones, and he is quite unacceptable to the title of 'little white face'.

"That's you!" Lin Xiaoxiao pointed at Ye Xun and shouted at the tip of her voice.

"How dare you say it again!" Ye Xun stopped, and Tie Qing glared at him angrily.

Xiaoxiao was glared at by him a little weak-hearted, and couldn't help but be defeated, and said flatteringly, "Otherwise, which of us is handsome and who is a little white face, okay?" ”

Ye Xun finally couldn't hold back his smile......

Wen Du came in with an official document, his face was a little worried, Ye Xun raised his eyes and looked at him, "What's wrong?" ”

Wen Du cautiously handed him the official document, "The piece you wrote to the emperor about Brother Du Qian was rejected. ”

Ye Xun glanced at the note, suppressed the anger in his heart, and took a deep breath, "You help me prepare the pen and ink, and I will write another one." ”

"You don't need to be angry with the emperor, you can't do it." Wendu persuaded.

"Why didn't he say yes? Brother Du obviously died in the line of duty, and he didn't even want to give him a title! I don't know where Brother Du offended him, he didn't treat Brother Du in every way from the beginning. If it weren't for him, Brother Du wouldn't have suffered so much, and in the end, he would have lost his life! Ye Xun said indignantly.

"Don't you dare to say that! How can the emperor be blamed for Brother Du's death? I think you're confused! He's the emperor! It's a great thing to hear! Wen Du was shocked.

"He is the king of a country, shouldn't he be more fair and just! Brother Du is his courtier, why can't he treat him equally! You go and prepare the pen and ink, and if he rejects it, I will write it again, and I will write it as many times as he rejects! ”