Peng Xi, as the head of Gongcao, must be Pang Chengan's henchman.

Gong Cao's chief official is the sixth grade.

And Jianglong, the county order, is the seventh product.

The other party's official rank was two levels higher than Jiang Long's.

Peng Xi, the director of Gongcao, first lived in the post station, indicating that he was on official business, and then did not come to the county government but went to find Pan Wenchang first.

What is his purpose?

Jiang Long put down the matter at hand, leaned back against the back of the chair, and touched his chin thoughtfully.

Wei Yong knocked on the door, and a little girl in shabby clothes came into view.

"You, who are you looking for?"

The little girl was dry and thin, and her little face was the size of a palm, and she was cowering and worried, and she saw a group of people standing outside the door, most of them were wearing yamen soap clothes, and even one was wearing an official robe, with a majestic look, so she was even more nervous.

Wei Yong glanced at the little girl lightly, the little girl's facial features are good, but the skin is too rough, and a pair of small hands are covered with thick calluses, just as the maid ring in Pan Wenchang's house, "This is the house of Mr. Pan?" ”

"Yes." The little girl was swept away by Wei Yong's slightly contemptuous gaze, lowered her head, pinched her sleeve and answered softly.

"This is Master Peng, the director of Gongcao!" Wei Yong first let go of his body, bent down and respectfully introduced, and then said: "Master Peng came to Lingtong County on an errand this time, and he had a few encounters with Mr. Pan before, so he came to visit him. ”

"Please, then please come in!"

The little girl hurriedly got out of the way.

Wait for Peng Xi and the others to come in, and then trot all the way into the backyard.

After a while, an old woman in equally shabby clothes came out with her arm on her hands.

Seeing the old woman's dress and appearance, several officials were a little surprised.

Then he glanced at the little girl again.

After seeing the ceremony first, and asking about the purpose of Peng Xi's visit, the old woman hurriedly sent the little girl out to look for someone.

Then he led everyone into the hall to drink tea.

In addition to rebuilding houses and shops, the county officials also built their own houses.

The size and specifications of the house vary according to the rank of the official.

Pan Wenchang used to live in the dilapidated county school, and this time he was fortunate to have a courtyard.

The size of the courtyard is a notch higher than that of ordinary houses, but it is not luxurious.

Since the death of the previous county magistrate Yang County, Pan Wenchang's life in Lingtong County is not easy, so although the new house is new, the furniture in the house is very old, if it is not for the recent salary increase and can receive it on time, I am afraid that even the chair that invites guests to sit is a broken leg.

The woman was Pan Wenchang's old wife, but her clothes were ...... Several of the officials frowned.

Anyway, Pan Wenchang is also a county school teacher, why does his wife at home dress so poorly?

And that little girl, thin and small, but ......

There are only two people in the house, the old woman and the little girl, and the little girl goes to find someone, so the old woman can only stay by herself and receive and greet guests in the hall.

Wei Yong took a sip of the teacup, and his eyes lit up.

Good tea!

Seeing the woman's shabby clothes before, he thought that Pan Wenchang's family was poor and had no money!

Hide it deep enough!

Such expensive tea is not something that ordinary people can drink.

Take out a random one or two, and you can buy several sets of silk clothes.

He decided that Pan Wenchang's old wife was deliberately pretending to be poor by dressing like this, and gave several other companions a look.

The rest of the officials received the look and also picked up their teacups.

After taking a sip, it is instantly clear.

At the same time, put your mind at ease, if Pan Wenchang's family is really poor, then this time it may not be possible to get a lot of oil and water.

Peng Xi has been half-closing his eyes, unpredictable.

His official authority was too heavy, and the old woman easily did not dare to take the initiative to talk to him.

The little girl ran all the way to the county office, looked around for someone to ask, and it took a long time to find Pan Wenchang.

Pan Wenchang was sitting at the table, recording the account book, and when he saw the little girl looking for him, his face immediately pulled down and asked solemnly, "What are you doing here?" ”

"Home, there are guests at home......" The little girl seemed to be very afraid of Pan Wenchang, so she lowered her head and replied timidly.

"What guest? Can't you wait for the old man to come home and see him again? Pan Wenchang snorted coldly, and said that he was going to drive the little girl away.

The little girl hurriedly explained, "There are seven people, there are six errand officers, and there is also an official, who is said to be the head of Gongcao's surname Peng ......."

"What?"

Pan Wenchang was taken aback and stood up suddenly, "You didn't lie to me?" ”

After working in Lingtong County for so many years, Pan Wenchang naturally knew that the head of Gongcao in Wangsha County was Peng Xi.

"Female ...... How dare you. The little girl hung her head again.

Pan Wenchang didn't dare to delay any longer, for fear that he would snub the distinguished guests at home if he went back late, so he hurriedly found a bookkeeper who temporarily helped in the county office, and asked him to temporarily replace his work, and then he didn't call a little girl, but hurried home.

The little girl looked at Pan Wenchang's back, with admiration in her eyes, and was stunned in place for a long time, and when she came back to her senses, she chased after her in a panic.

Pan Wenchang left the county government with his front foot, and someone informed Jiang Long Zhilu on his back foot.

Jiang Long asked He Dao to put aside the matter at hand, and took a few people to stare at Pan Wenchang's house.

For Pang Chengan's henchmen, Jiang Long naturally has to be wary of one or two.

Pan Wenchang was old in the end, and he was caught up by the little girl behind him halfway.

But the little girl didn't dare to chase too far, hanging far away.

When he got home, Pan Wenchang was already tired and sweating, and the back of his clothes was wet with sweat.

He has always regarded himself as a scholar, pays attention to etiquette, and likes to be elegant, otherwise there would not be such good tea at home, but he didn't know about those good teas, so that Wei Yong and others misunderstood.

Now his face is covered with sweat and his clothes are disheveled, and it would be rude to meet customers directly.

However, Pan Wenchang didn't have time to think about it at this time, to know that the head of Lu Dao Gong Cao was the official position of Zheng Liupin.

It's two levels higher than the prefectural order!

And his teachings are just a small official of the eighth grade.

"Xiaguan Lingtong County Sect Sect Pan Wenchang, see Master Peng!" Pan Wenchang had followed Yang Xianling to Wangsha City, and had seen Peng Xi a few times from afar, so when he entered the hall and saw Peng Xi sitting on the top position, he immediately bowed down respectfully.

It was only then that Peng Xi opened his eyes, squeezed out a smile on his face, and did not get up, but gave a handful of help from afar, "Please get up." ”

In this era, the hierarchy was strict, and if you met an official of the third rank or above, then the lower official even had to kowtow and salute when she saw it.

Therefore, Pan Wenchang did not dare to have the slightest dissatisfaction with Peng Xi's attitude.

On the contrary, because Peng Xi had a smile on his face, he was a little flattered.

Wei Yong and the other officials introduced themselves and got to know each other, and then Pan Wenchang sat down.

Although Wei Yong and the others have no rank, they are just ordinary officials, but because they are serving in Wangsha City and coming with Peng Xi this time, Pan Wenchang is still very polite to a few people.

After a few words of greeting, Pan Wenchang asked his wife to step down, and then asked about the matter, "I don't know what is the important matter of Lord Peng's hard work in Lingtong County this time?" If the subordinate can help, it is natural that there is no other word, and he will definitely go all out! ”

Peng Xi smiled when he heard this, Pan Wenchang's attitude was as he expected.

Seeing that Peng Xi didn't reply immediately, but glanced around the room lightly, Wei Yong immediately understood, and interjected: "Lord Peng just came to the county seat, but he just changed his clothes in the post station, and he hasn't eaten yet." ”

Pan Wenchang's age is not in vain.

Immediately, he reacted, got up and said: "There is a mountain flavor building in the county, and the wine and food in it are quite distinctive, and I also invite Master Peng to appreciate the light and taste one or two." ”

"This, when the official first arrived, he hasn't talked about business yet." Peng Xi pretended.

Several officials immediately spoke out to persuade them.

"Master Peng came here from Wangsha City, and he worked hard all the way, and he should eat a table and a banquet!"

After several successive persuasions, Peng Xicai finally relented.

Pan Wenchang took the money and went out with a few people.

In the courtyard, I met the thin little girl.

The little girl didn't dare to raise her head, but just raised her eyelids slightly and glanced at Pan Wenchang.

Seeing the little girl, Pan Wenchang frowned unconsciously.

The little girl was frightened and hurriedly stepped aside.

Wei Yong asked puzzled at this time: "This little girl is the girl ring bought by Master Pan?" ”

Pan Wenchang was stunned for a moment, and then replied with some embarrassment: "This woman is the only daughter of the old man." ”

"Huh?" Wei Yong pretended to be surprised, when he saw the old woman before, he saw that the little girl was somewhat similar to Pan Wenchang's old wife, but he could already guess that this little girl was Pan Wenchang's daughter, and he asked on purpose just now, "It turned out to be the daughter of Lord Pan's mansion!" ”

"What's not a daughter, it's just a girl." Pan Wenchang's face showed disdain.

This person is very patriarchal.

Seeing Pan Wenchang's expression, several officials and Peng Xi were all puzzled.

Isn't this girl biological?

Otherwise, why would Pan Wenchang be so disgusted with it?

They didn't know what to do, a few years ago, Pan Wenchang's family was poor and couldn't get the money on time, and he almost had the intention of selling the little girl.

If it weren't for the old wife begging bitterly, and Pan Wenchang only had such a child.

The little girl didn't know whose house Lu Dao was for a long time.

"That's also Master Pan's girl." Zhao Ping has several sons in the family, so he has always wanted to have a daughter, hoping that both children and daughters will be complete, and he likes girls very much, so he couldn't help but interject.

Hu Bao also said, "Yes, since she is the daughter of Master Pan, she is naturally the daughter of the official family." ”

Pan Wenchang glanced at the little girl coldly.

He was patriarchal, and when his wife was pregnant with a child, he wanted a son.

There was good food and drink at home, and all of them were given to his wife.

But I don't want to give birth to a daughter.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!

After that, his wife never became pregnant again, and Pan Wenchang's disgust for his daughter became heavier and heavier.

The little girl secretly raised her eyes, met her father's contemptuous eyes, and her head hung deeply.

The little black and thin face could not hide the loss.

Since she was a child, she knew that her father didn't like her, so she worked hard, was obedient and well-behaved, hoping that one day her father would love her.

But no matter how hard she worked, her father's attitude towards her was unusually cold.

On the day she was born, Pan Wenchang had been looking forward to the guests who came to congratulate her on the joy of getting Zhang at home.