Su Xiaoman looked at Lu Li with a smile on his face, he hadn't seen him so happy for a long time, maybe things were too messy in the court, so he was unhappy?

Su Xiaoman adheres to the principle of being considerate of his husband, thinking that he will have to share more for him in the future, so he doesn't blame him.

Seeing that the time was not early, Su Xiaoman reached out and sorted out his wrinkled clothes, and then said to Lu Li.

"It's not early, I'll go back first, remember to eat well."

Lu Li snorted, and watched Su Xiaoman leave the study step by step.

Knowing that the back of his heart disappeared from his sight, Lu Li got up.

The little eunuch at the door asked earnestly when he saw Su Xiaoman coming out.

"Master Su, is this going out of the palace? How about the small send-off for you. ”

Su Xiaoman didn't look at him, he had already seen the two of them hugging each other, and if he found out that his lips were red and swollen, he would have paid it back.

Su Xiaoman didn't make eye contact with him, and then spoke.

"It's okay, I'm still familiar with this journey, and it's almost time for dinner, so go and serve the emperor for dinner."

Seeing that Su Xiaoman ignored him, the little eunuch understood what he meant, and it was time to serve the emperor.

After all, serving the emperor well is the most important thing, and the little eunuch sent Su Xiaoman out of the palace.

Su Xiaoman went out of the city gate alone, and saw that his carriage was still waiting at the palace gate, so he also got into the carriage and went back to Lufu.

She knew that there would definitely be someone in the house today, so she had already made preparations.

But when Su Xiaoman returned to Lu Mansion, he was confused by the scene of his own house.

I didn't expect that there were so many officials who came to congratulate today, which really frightened Su Xiaoman.

The antechamber, which was not too big, was crowded with familiar faces.

There were about ten people, and there were only eight chairs in the room, and only ten when you count the main seats.

When they came to congratulate, they naturally would not sit on the main seat, but Huang Fengyi and Shi Jizhen stood on the side, helping to greet the officials.

Su Xiaoman was approached by Pearl Xianglan, and then saw the scene in front of him.

The later ones were placed on the chairs brought by the people because they did not have chairs.

When everyone saw that Su Xiaoman was back, they got up and began to congratulate one after another.

"Congratulations to Master Su."

The congratulatory voices made Su Xiaoman a little unbearable, and it sounded a little harsh.

But there is no way to do this, so Su Xiaoman thanked them one by one.

When everyone had thanked them, there was nothing useful to say.

said that Su Xiaoman is young and vigorous, has a smart mind, and knows how to understand the people's feelings, and is really a good official.

Su Xiaoman was polite with them for a while, and when he saw that it was almost time to eat, he took care of everyone and went to the restaurant in Shangjing to eat together.

Everyone didn't refuse, so they followed Su Xiaoman to the restaurant.

Su Xiaoman is not good at drinking, so he thanked the ministers with tea instead of wine on the table.

These ministers usually have nothing to do with Su Xiaoman, so they didn't say much

, replacing wine with tea is replacing wine with tea, and nothing else is said.

After they were full of wine and food, all the officials left, and in the end, only Su Xiaoman's Shi Ji Zhen and Huang Fengyi remained.

The three of them returned to the Lu Mansion together, and the three of them celebrated again in private.

There will always be ministers who come to visit these days, and they know that Su Xiaoman will work in the palace in the morning, so they will visit in the afternoon.

They are all inconsequential officials, and the only ones who have some friendship are those Shangshu.

After all, they are in the six ministries, they have greeted the envoys, and they have worked together, so they still have some friendships.

So Su Xiaoman also arranged for them to have a meal, although it was not a meal in the restaurant, the exquisite cooking of the family was also guaranteed.

After nearly four or five days passed, the officials were not at the door.

Li Shilang and Bachelor Zhang, these two came with other officials, so Su Xiaoman didn't ask on the spot.

Seeing that no one came today, Su Xiaoman put on his regular clothes, asked someone to prepare the car, and prepared to go to the mansion of the servant of the ministry first to inquire about his opinion.

Because they were acquaintances, Su Xiaoman was arranged in front, and that Bachelor Zhang, Su Xiaoman felt that it was more appropriate to go later.

When he arrived at the mansion of the servant of the ministry, Su Xiaoman ordered someone to go and report it.

Who knew that Li Shilang actually came out to greet him directly, but he looked like he knew how to let the accident happen.

When Li Shilang saw Su Xiaoman, he stepped forward to salute, and then said.

"I don't know if Lord Su came today, and the lower officials missed the distance."

This Li Shilang is a restrained person and an honest official, and this greeting is only said because of the difference in official positions.

Su Xiaoman thought about it, when she was still in the ministry, the people in their ministries might have called her Xiaoman.

Su Xiaoman looked at the person in front of him, immediately helped him up, and then spoke.

"Master Li doesn't have to be like this, you and I are colleagues, so we don't have to be like this."

After Li Shilang was helped up, he asked Su Xiaoman to talk in the mansion.

Su Xiaoman entered the mansion, and looking at the simple appearance of the mansion, Su Xiaoman knew what he was like.

After the two of them sat down, the servant of the ministry ordered someone to come to see the tea, and then asked.

"I don't know if Master Su has something to convey this time."

Su Xiaoman looked at the servant of the ministry on the main seat, he is a middle-aged man in his forties, and he is also conscientious in his work in the ministry, and he has never slandered and framed others.

So Su Xiaoman agreed that he would be the secretary of the ministry, and after the next person poured tea for Su Xiaoman, Su Xiaoman looked at the green tea, and then said.

"I really have something to discuss this time, I don't know what Li Shilang thinks about the position of the secretary of the ministry, or there is no recommended candidate?"

Su Xiaoman really knocked on the side, so Li Shilang didn't hear what he meant.

Li Shilang just thought that maybe the emperor asked Master Su to come and ask if there was a suitable candidate.

Su Xiaoman waited for his answer, then picked up the teacup, blew it gently, and took a sip of good tea.

That Li Shilang thought about it, and there was nothing in his heart

Suitable, he stammered.

"From the Imperial Observatory, Master? Or the current prince's concubine is also okay, there should be... This official may be a little stupid and can't think of any suitable candidates. ”

Su Xiaoman tasted the tea, frowned after hearing it, why didn't this dead eye think about himself!

This is obviously not wanting to be promoted!

Su Xiaoman looked at him in astonishment, and then raised his eyebrows.

"Isn't Master Li thinking about the position of Shangshu?"

Li Shilang listened to Su Xiaoman's words, and instantly reacted, it turned out that Master Su was here to ask himself.

Although I wanted to be promoted, I didn't expect this happiness to come a little too suddenly.

And he felt that his strength might not allow it, and it might be difficult for him to be qualified for this position, so he said.

"Master Su, the lower officials have thought about adding officials to the knighthood, but my ability is here, I'm afraid I can't do it."

After Su Xiaoman got his meaning, he stopped inquiring, said some common things and left.

After leaving, Su Xiaoman sat in the carriage and headed in the direction of Zhangfu.

In fact, Su Xiaoman felt that this servant was quite capable, but he didn't have much confidence in himself.

When Su Xiaoman arrived at Zhang's mansion, he found that there were no guards, so he ordered Pearl to knock on the door.

After a while, someone came to open the door, and when he saw the living person, he asked.

"Who are you looking for?"

Su Xiaoman looked at the old man, presumably the housekeeper, so he stepped forward to report to his family.

"In Xia Su Xiaoman, come to see Bachelor Zhang today, I don't know if he is at home!"

The old housekeeper obviously didn't know Su Xiaoman's identity, so he said.

"Please wait until I come and report it."

Su Xiaoman looked at the kind old man and said dangerously.

It won't be long before Mr. Zhang comes out.

Mr. Zhang was writing an article in the house at this time, and heard someone come to the newspaper saying that there was a woman from Su Xiaoman who asked to see him.

I tidied up my clothes and hurriedly went out to greet him.

"I don't know that Lord Su is coming, I miss the distance, and I ask Lord Su to forgive me."

Su Xiaoman frowned, he didn't expect them to have such an attitude one by one, could it be because of his official position?

Su Xiaoman was puzzled, but he didn't show it, so he spoke.

"Lord Zhang doesn't need to be polite, I came here to discuss something with you."

After listening to this, Bachelor Zhang invited her into the mansion.

Su Xiaoman entered the mansion, looked at the situation in the mansion, it was full of greenery, and before arriving at the front hall, he also passed by a bamboo forest.

It can be seen that this bachelor is indeed a literati and inkman, and his life is leisurely and elegant.

When he arrived at the front hall, Su Xiaoman was stunned by the scenery in the courtyard, he didn't expect that there would be such a beautiful scenery in the capital.

The quiet bamboo forest path and the thatched house by the clear pond have a unique flavor.

After the two of them took their seats, Su Xiaoman opened his mouth first.

"Bachelor Zhang is really a literati and artist, and the environment in which he lives is so far away from the world, it can be seen that his heart has been determined."

In fact, Su Xiaoman saw such a feeling

Besides, he knew that he was not in the imperial court, but he just liked the things of the literati.

When Mr. Zhang heard this, he waved his hand and smiled, and then said.

"Master Su praised, this is just some scenery, there is no style at all."

Su Xiaoman listened to his words, and then asked tentatively.

"This time, I want to ask Master Zhang, do you have any opinions on the location of the official book, or if there is anyone you recommend."

Su Xiaoman's eyes tightened, quietly waiting for his answer.

That Bachelor Zhang was probably a shrewd person, so he heard the meaning of Su Xiaoman's words.

It's a pity that he doesn't have any interest in this position, he just likes these articles and tastes tea.

Mr. Zhang ordered someone to bring some tea and snacks, and then spoke.

"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Master Su in the next place, this position of the secretary of the ministry, I don't have any opinions in the next place, I just want to write articles and read the articles."

(End of chapter)