Mei Xiaoren came out of the prison, and there was already a light snow in the sky, which was blowing one after another, and it was cold on his cheeks.

Good people are not rewarded, and this world is as cold as a thousand miles of ice

The scholar was still waiting outside, and when he saw Mei Xiaoren's sad appearance, he didn't know how to speak for a while. He is soft-hearted, he has been really scared by Brother Mei these days, but he can't be the master of his boss, he can't help anyone get out of trouble, he can only conclude that Zhou Xun's life should be worry-free.

"Bachelor." Mei Xiaoren walked up to Wei Shuying and also made a big salute, "Presumably, the scholar knows the bishop's character, and I hope that the scholar can ask for a favor for the bishop after returning to Beijing." ”

"Brother Mei, your master said that he taught you what selfishness is, and you should understand what it is urgent." Wei Shuying sighed a little helplessly, and said, "Now that you have got what you want, you should hurry back to Xuanzhou to run for your own future." ”

Mei Xiaoren kept his eyes calm and was silent.

Wei Shuying knew what Mei Xiaoren was sad about, and he had no choice but to reach out and pat him on the shoulder, encouraging him: "Be your general judge, when you go to Shangjing, your master will definitely be able to protect you with a bright future." ”

Scholar Wei is the prime minister's person, so who should Master Chu be?

Mei Xiaoren didn't dare to think about it, so he only gave his hand again, "Scholar Lao greeted Lord Chu on my behalf." ”

"Hmm." Wei Shuying breathed a sigh of relief. Mei Xiaoren is a drum that doesn't need a heavy hammer, and he has been with Chu Yu for a few months, so he should be able to prioritize and not be obsessed with wanting to get rid of any crime for Zhou Xun.

In the cell, after Mei Xiaoren went out, the governor of Jinzhou, who had been hiding in the shadows, walked to Bishop Zhou's cell and stood still.

"Lord Zhou, what do you say is your trouble, I told you that this student has dealings with Xiangfu, I want to remind you that he may be able to help you, but you" Jinzhou Zhizhou sighed helplessly, "You don't let him intercede for you, why do you let him be the enemy of Xiangye"

"The old man doesn't need anyone to intercede, he didn't need it at the beginning, and he doesn't need it now." Bishop Zhou still sat cross-legged and straight, and said with an expressionless face, "He is the old man's most valued student, if he can enter the office, he must be a good official, and the old man does not want to see him being contaminated by evil spirits and going astray." ”

"But it was Xiangye's person who ordered me to help him, even if it wasn't Xiangye's order, then he should have something to do with Xiangfu."

Bishop Zhou said lightly: "Fortunately, he didn't know, so the old man had to alert him in time, and he would definitely be able to remember the old man's last advice, so that the old man would have no regrets." ”

Mei Xiaoren embarked on the return journey after separating from the scholars, and there was only one Ye Zhi by his side. She planned to return to Xuanzhou and settle down, and then send someone to pick up Zizi and Feihua.

Since Bishop Zhou's accident, her mood has not been relaxed, and now she sits in the carriage without saying a word.

Ye Zhi cared about her, and looked at her from time to time, but she was all seen by Mei Xiaoren's afterglow.

Heaven was unfair to Bishop Zhou, and when was it fair to Ye Zhi

Ye Zhi is a Xie Yuan, who should have entered the court as an official and lived a worry-free life, but he not only missed the opportunity but also wandered away from his mother.

She wanted to give Ye Zhi a chance to help him enter the ranks, but her current skills were far from enough, and she had to rely on her to continue to climb up.

As the carriage drove to the river, it suddenly became noisy outside the window.

Mei Xiaoren lifted the curtain and took a look, and saw that there were many coolies on the bank of the river who were working under the supervision of the soldiers, either moving boulders, or picking up mud and sand, and none of the hundreds of people were idle, and if they were a little lazy, they would have to be whipped a few times.

When Mei Xiaoren was in Jinzhou, he heard that many places east of Daning were building river works, either digging new canals or widening the original river channels, in short, to open up the water system and build a canal that could go down from Shangjing to Xuanzhou for His Majesty to take a boat to the east.

"It's really a waste of money and a lot of money." Ye Zhidu couldn't help but sigh.

Mei Xiaoren lowered the curtain and no longer looked at the rights and wrongs outside.

Regardless of whether others were good or evil, she had to remember her father's expectations and the bishop's advice, and stick to her heart.

During the month of La, Xuanzhou Mansion.

Mei Xiaoren came back with paperwork and dust, and did not go directly to the prefect's yamen, but found an inn in the city to rest for half a day, and waited until dusk to visit the Li Mansion.

She had seen the mansion of the Li Mansion before, the official family, the house was like that, compared with her family, in addition to the same wealth and luxury, there was also a solemn solemnity that her family did not have.

The housekeeper who guarded the door accepted the post, and only after reporting did he lead her into the house and take her to the side hall in the front yard.

Two maids outside the hall raised curtains for her to enter. A hot breath came to the face, and the hall was burned with charcoal fire, which was very warm.

I haven't seen him for almost a year, but Lao Li's spirit is still as good as ever, sitting in the hall and drinking tea gracefully.

Mei Xiaoren saluted: "I have seen an adult. ”

Governor Li put down the teacup and glanced at her casually, "I'm back"

Mei Xiaoren smiled, held the documents given to her by the academy in both hands, and bowed down to present: "The blessing of Lord Tuo." ”

Li Zhifu opened it and looked at it, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, "You kid is okay, not to mention the end of the business, but also the first place." ”

"My lord, then mine" Mei Xiaoren paused, thinking that she didn't need to break it, Lao Li should know that she was referring to her order.

Governor Li didn't answer her words, but put down the paperwork, looked at her with a smile and asked, "It's not easy to get a national soldier?"

Mei Xiaoren frowned, made a tired and worried look, lowered his eyes and sighed: "That's quite hard."

"Actually, what the old man meant was that it was enough for you to study for a year, and you didn't have to finish your studies."

Mei Xiaoren's expression stiffened for a moment, and he had to squeeze out a smile, "Yes?"

"You are willing to work hard, the old man is very pleased, you have such an honor is your ability, and it also proves that the old man is not wrong."

"Your Excellency is right." Mei Xiaoren smiled dryly and nodded.

The family reported outside: "Master, Lord Gao is out asking to see him, saying that there is an important matter of river workers who want to discuss with the master." ”

Governor Li's face showed a little sadness, "Hegong has been a tricky matter recently, you came back just in time, and you can help Gao Tongzhi share the burden." He added, "In this way, the old man will immediately send someone to arrange it, and you will take office tomorrow." ”

"Tomorrow is so urgent," Mei Xiaoren was surprised.

She originally planned to go back to Yunxian County after seeing Lao Li to see her father.

"Why, not tomorrow" Governor Li's tone suddenly sank.

Lao Li's temper she knew, in the past, she was allowed to study without negotiation, but now this matter related to the holy will is not negotiable.

Fortunately, it is already the lunar month, and it will be the New Year's Festival in a few days, so it will be okay to go home at that time.

Mei Xiaoren had no choice but to give up: "Obey orders." ”