Zhang Fan looked at Mao Zhengqing. Nodding. Agree. That's right. Since Zhang Fan said it. I have already checked the matter of Mao Zhengqing's wife by the way. Case. It is not surprising that Zhang Fan will know.

And for Mao Zhengqing. Since Zhang Fan already knew about his wife. This is for him. It's a relief. Although this kind of thing. It's already happened. But for Mao Zhengqing. But he didn't want to bring it up again. Now that Zhang Fan already knows. That's for Mao Zhengqing. No need to say it again. It's a lot easier.

"Come on. If the lower official said so. Presumably, adults will think that the lower officials are very cowardly. Mao Zhengqing lowered his head. Said slowly. "But what the lower officials have to say. It's true. Xiaguan had been doing it for a year, and he was brought out of the capital by the Yan family's party. When I arrived at my hometown Xuzhou Mansion, I made a Qipinzhi County. And it's exactly as adults say. It was from that time that the lower officials. I'm starting to change my character.

"The lower officials became timid and afraid. Although I don't want to do evil things yet. and did not want to harm the people because of this. Not to mention the greed for silver. But the lower officials gradually became afraid to ask questions. Even in the face of ordinary people. The lower officials are also cautious. After all. No one knows. A man who looks like a beggar. There will be no connection behind you. In case the official provokes one. Wouldn't that be bad?

"And what you just said is not wrong at all. The reason why Xia Guan became like this. It's because the lower officials are afraid of losing their current official position. And these. The subordinates are all for the sake of their wives. ”

"For the sake of Madame." Zhang Fan's brows furrowed slightly. After all, this kind of thing. Zhang Fan has heard it many times. Some officials were not the kind of traitors in the first place. But because of a lot of things at home. Let's say marry a tigress and come home. Not only is he afraid of death. Even in officialdom. is also because of his wife's insatiable greed. And completely changed his character.

Of course. Just like Qi Jiguang. Although extremely afraid of guilt. But once you get down to business. That is, there will be no compromise at all. And be able to stand up for yourself. Naturally, there are such people. And it accounts for the majority.

But that doesn't mean. There is that kind of fear of wife. Even his own will has changed because of this. From the original to an incorruptible official. but gradually corrupted into a traitor.

Mao Zhengqing's words. Zhang Fan was the first to think of this possibility. And what Mao Zhengqing said. I can't help but think like that. But. If that's why. Zhang Fan's view of Mao Zhengqing is about to change again. Love your family. There's nothing wrong with that. Alone. If a man doesn't even love his family. Then he will also achieve nothing. But if it turns from love to doting. And if you have changed yourself because of this. That's different. If that's the case. Zhang Fan's definition of whether Mao Zhengqing is a good official or not. It's going to change.

But. Actually this idea. Inside Zhang Fan's head. It hasn't taken shape yet. was abandoned by Zhang Fan. Why. Because if Mao Zhengqing is defined according to this idea. Then there are a couple of places. That's right.

First of all. If Mao Zhengqing is really like this. It's really because of his wife. It's what it is now. So what he did. It shouldn't be the only thing it is now. Mao Zhengqing just became a little weaker. But he hasn't changed. Do not be greedy for money, do not form parties for personal gain. It's just that I'm afraid of losing my position.

That's all. This assumption has been discontinued. Not to mention. Mao Zhengqing not only didn't do those hurtful things. On the contrary, even in the midst of this weakness. He also helped a lot of people.

And so it goes. It has been fully explained. Although Mao Zhengqing said that it was because of his wife. That's what he's getting to where he is today. But this change is not for the worse. Therefore. Zhang Fan denied the possibility he originally thought. But then it goes. Why did Mao Zhengqing make such a change for his wife? That's worth pondering.

"Lord Mao. There's one thing I don't understand. Zhang Fan said suddenly. Mao-sama's business. No matter how you look at it. I don't think it's a bad thing. But Master Mao said that it was because of Mrs. Zun. I really can't figure it out. In the end, Lord Mao made this change for the sake of respecting Mrs. Mao. What is the reason. ”

"Speaking of which. Xia Guan is really ashamed. "Speaking of this. Mao Zhengqing began to become a little reluctant to speak. It did seem that there was something he was reluctant to say. Merely. Now this has come to this point. There is no need to hide it. And he has already told Zhang Fan that he wants to tell the reason for the matter. So there's no need to hide it anymore. "Speaking of which. Said it was for my wife's sake. It's better to say. The reason why Xia Guan did this. In fact, it's just for the sake of cheapness. ”

Mao Zhengqing's words. Sounds like little has changed. But Zhang Fan heard something different from it. Because of the Zhou family. And it's for the sake of the Zhou family. This is indeed a different story. And so it goes. What Zhang Fan felt. It's a little different from before.

"Master Zhang should know. Her original family background. Mao Zhengqing continued. She was born into a large family. There are also people who have been officials in their ancestors. Although it is said that he is not a big official in the court. But her family background is really good. Originally. When Yan Song had not yet fallen. In Xuzhou. That week's family was really prominent. Even if the ancestors of the Zhou family are officials. But now he is just a rich man with some fields in his family. But whether it's a yamen. Even if it's the prefect of the house. Even the occasional governor. All the people of the Zhou family are respectful.

"So. Her father grew up. It's all pampered. And since climbing up to the Yan family's party. It's become arrogant. Xia Guan and Cheap are childhood sweethearts. Learned from childhood. Although no one in the Xiaguan family has ever been an official. When it comes to money. Not as much as she had at home. But it is also well-known in Xuzhou Mansion. Childhood. Father-in-law, he also has the intention to marry the cheap promise to the lower officials. But since he climbed into the Yan family's party. That is, the eye is above the top. I can't look down on the officials anymore.

However, although Xia Guan was a little sad at the time. But I don't think there's anything wrong with it. After all, Yan Song was powerful at that time. And there is no sign of defeat. Even if it is a lower official, he is not used to seeing the actions of the people of the Yan family. But it is understood. If she can really marry a high-ranking official in Beijing. Life will definitely be much better than following the lower officials.

"At that time. Xia Guan also broke off this thought. Until the people who are used to the Yan family are stubborn. was made out of the capital. returned to his hometown in Xuzhou and became a seven-pin magistrate. Then. Xia Guan was still unconvinced. felt that although he was driven out of the capital by the Yan family's party. But I didn't do anything wrong. Merely. At that time, I heard that Zunai had been promised by his father to a high-ranking official in Beijing. Xia Guan thought at that time. Be a Hai Jui-like character. Don't ask for yourself. But for the benefit of the people.

"Until the forty-first year of Jiajing. It has only been a year's work for Xia Guan to do the Qipinzhi County. Suddenly Yan Song Zhishi came to the court. And the Yan family is even more news of the downfall. Xia Guan's heart can be described as extremely happy. But after having a good time. Xia Guan immediately remembered the matter of the Zhou family. After all, the Zhou family can be like this. is also because of Yan Song's gang. Now Yan Song's people are down. The situation of the Zhou family. You can imagine it.

"So. After the lower officials heard the news. returned to Xuzhou Mansion. I want to see what it's like. ”

Mao Zhengqing said this. It's about getting more and more engaged. It's getting louder and louder. Obviously these things. He buried it deep in his heart. And now it's being said. Let him fall into the memories. I simply forgot about my previous worries.

And Zhang Fan. There is also the occasional head turn in between. I looked out the window. Mao Zhengqing's wife Yan was discovered. I'm standing by the window. Apparently eavesdropping.

Zhou also saw Zhang Fan. But she had no intention of leaving. The face is a little ruddy. Apparently she understood. This kind of thing is really a bit impolite. Especially for a well-bred woman like her. Even more so. But even so. She still had no intention of leaving.

And Zhang Fan. Naturally, there was no intention to remind Mao Zhengqing. As a matter of fact. He was a little curious that Zhou would eavesdrop here. After all, these things that Mao Zhengqing said. Zhou should know everything. Now that you know it all. Then there's no need to eavesdrop. I won't know that someone will find out. But he still didn't want to leave. But Zhou was still there. Obviously there's something going on here. I'm afraid that the couple has never spoken to each other.

Zhang Fan naturally wouldn't bother with this kind of thing.

"Results. waited until the lower official arrived in the city of Xuzhou. But it was discovered. Things just went too fast. "Mao Zhengqing is sitting here. Naturally, nothing was found. And he seems to have gotten to the point now. I didn't have time to look around anymore. Even Zhang Fan. He just glanced at it from time to time. The rest of the time. It's all like talking to themselves. "Because her father really did a lot of things. Although there are not too many things that hurt nature. But there are also a few pieces. But. The most important thing is. The Zhao Governor of Xuzhou Mansion at that time. That can be regarded as a miserable oppression by him. So. Yan Song's party has just fallen. This Zhao Governor found some reasons. It took a little silver. In addition, at that time, the DPRK and China were really very good at tracking down the people of Yan Song's faction. Outcome. The Zhou family was immediately raided. Father-in-law, he went to prison. It didn't take long for him to die in prison. And the cheap one is going to be sent to the Teaching Workshop Division. ”