The people of the border city are very content, although there was a snow disaster a year ago, and the flu plague or something before, but there was not much turmoil under the auspices of Zhao Yiyan, but there was no invasion of the enemy country in winter, and they were relieved a lot.

Before Zhongli returned, every family who had donated something in the past had been given rich gifts, which made them very happy.

So this year's border city people are living better than before.

At this time, I heard that the eldest son of the Zhong family was about to get married, and he was still a woman in a green house before, but unexpectedly, no one came out to say some gossip, but everyone kept sending blessings to the son of the Zhong family.

Steward Qi came out of the Hundred Flowers Building, and saw that a group of people outside had surrounded him, and handed him the things in his hand.

"You're the Zhong family's housekeeper, right? I've met the eldest prince before, can you help me transfer this cloth to him?" I knit it myself, and it definitely works. ”

"And me, and me, these are the eggs I've been accumulating for a month. I think when I went to buy chicken cubs, the eldest son also collected a lot of copper plates from me! ”

"Me too, me too, this is my gift, please take it back with the housekeeper!"

……

Although Steward Qi claimed to have come out of the palace, he had never seen such a scene, his face suddenly changed, he took a few steps back and looked at the things sent by everyone in front of him, and fell into hesitation, hesitation.

This...... How is this possible?

Moreover, even when King Qingyang repelled the enemy before, he didn't see everyone so enthusiastic?

In fact, he thought wrong, it's not that everyone doesn't have such enthusiasm, but Zhao Yiyan is too far away from everyone, just like the kind that can only be watched from a distance and can't be blasphemed, but Zhongzhongli is different, from the previous bun shop to the later Hui Bafang, everyone is very familiar with it!

Steward Qi frowned and stood in place.

This is the entrance of Baihualou, isn't everyone sneering at these brothels in Baihualou? But now, why is it completely wrong?

When the old bustard of Baihualou came out to take a look, he couldn't help but smile and patted the butler Qi on the shoulder, asking him to accept these things.

"If you don't take it, these people won't leave. Probably you are the manager of the inner courtyard, and you don't know Zhong Gongzi's influence, if it weren't for Zhong Gongzi, I don't think the border city would be so prosperous now! ”

Steward Qi glanced at her when he heard this, then smiled with difficulty, and asked people to accept these gifts, and then register them one by one.

By the time everything was done, an hour had passed!

He stood at the door of the Hundred Flowers Building and raised his voice to the outside.

"I will transfer everyone's kindness to the Zhong family. Please also drink a few more drinks on the day the eldest son gets married. ”

Without Zhongli's permission, he made a private promise.

There was a sudden roar of applause outside, which made the smile on Steward Qi's face a little bigger.

It's just that after leaving, the little guy who followed behind Steward Qi frowned and spoke cautiously.

"Steward Qi, will the second son punish you when you go back?"

His concerns were not unfounded.

After all, which wealthy family would invite these people to dinner when they get married? It's a ridiculous joke!

Steward Qi frowned, but shook his head with a chuckle, his eyes flickering.

"Do you think our second son is an ordinary person?"

If it were an ordinary person, would he create a Zhong family in this short period of more than one or two years?

If it were an ordinary person, would it attract the attention of King Qingyang and the Four Princes?

If it were an ordinary person, would he cooperate with the government to buy medicine to save people during the snow disaster regardless of his own losses? Or will they disregard their own safety and health, leave everything behind and enter the military camp that others fear?

He also thought Zhongli was stupid at first, but after learning that Zhongli had offended the powerful and that the entire village and tenants were constantly defending it, and that the people were running to tell each other when Zhongli came back from the barracks, he no longer dared to ignore the diminutive Zhongli in front of him.

There is a furrow in his chest, and he is angry, and he is talking about him, right?

Steward Qi thought of the scene just now surrounded by many people, and couldn't help but feel agitated in his heart, even when he walked, his chin was a little higher than usual.

From time to time on the road, people greeted him with a smile, and he greeted him one by one, looking very different from the housekeepers of other wealthy families.

The little guy behind him looked at Steward Qi's appearance, and couldn't help but reach out and scratch the back of his head, and only after a long time did he speak in a sullen manner.

"Steward Qi, I don't know what you mean, I just know that you are not an ordinary person."

Steward Qi smiled and shook his head helplessly.

However, in his heart, he was extremely grateful to the old housekeeper of the palace for assigning him to the Zhong family Zhuangzi.

When he returned home and carefully told Zhongli about his impromptu decision, he saw him looking at him with a strange expression.

Steward Qi sighed in his heart, could it be that he guessed wrong?

But another voice in his head told him that Zhong Gongzi would definitely not object.

It's intuitive.

"Oh? You agreed instead of me? When will you be able to replace the main house as a butler? Do you need me to emphasize your identity to you again? ”

Zhongli opened his mouth with a smile on his face.

Steward Qi shook his head at Zhongli without being humble or arrogant.

"Second son, this is a happy event. I heard the little boys often say that sending goose feathers for thousands of miles is light and affectionate. From the time I bought the things to the time they delivered them, it didn't matter what it took for half a day, it was enough to prove everything. Therefore, the villain is in charge and should do this thing. ”

Zhongli narrowed his eyes dangerously and looked at him with a heavy gaze.

"So, if you are kicked out by me because of this incident, you won't regret it?"

Steward Qi smiled lightly and raised his eyes, looking at Zhongli fixedly for a long time before chuckling.

"I'm all about my family, and I don't feel like I'm doing anything wrong, so I don't regret it. If the second son thinks that I am wrong, then he will naturally drive me out of the house, and I still don't feel that I am at fault. ”

Zhongli looked at him for a long time, and found that he really had no intention of repenting, so he couldn't help but laugh and nodded towards the other party.

"Good! Good! Good! A good one is neither humble nor arrogant, and a good one is indomitable. However, have you brought the person I asked you to prepare for me before? ”

Steward Qi was suddenly shocked, Zhongli suddenly mentioned this matter, it must not be just an inquiry.

Thinking of that possibility, he nodded quickly.

"That's it! There are five people in total, two of them have good talents, and the other three are more reckless, but their characters are all good, you have no doubt about this. ”

He said respectfully towards the bell.

Zhongli flexed his fingers and tapped lightly on the tabletop, and only nodded lightly after a long time.

"Okay, I got it. I'm sorry for you. But these five people have recently been brought out, so that they can practice their hands while my eldest brother is getting married. When the time comes, we'll see which one is better, and you take it away. ”

For the rest, just stay!

Steward Qi's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but look at Zhongli, even breathing a little heavily.

"Second Son......"

Zhongli smiled and shook his head at him.

"You're not stupid either. I didn't dare to put you out there because I didn't know who you were. Since you were sent by Zhao Yiyan, I have nothing to say. As long as you take your mind well, I will do you as much as you should have. ”

It's a lure, and it's a threat!

One named the other party as Zhao Yiyan's subordinate, if he ate inside and out, Zhao Yiyan would definitely not let him go.

And the other one is to ask him to put away the previous fancy intestines, as long as he is obedient, there will be anything.

Steward Qi nodded heavily, even a little incredulous.

After all, he has always been the second-in-command, and now if he goes out to take charge of himself......

But looking at Zhongli's slap-sized face, he bit his teeth fiercely and nodded heavily.

"Don't worry, the villain will definitely do it. Besides, my son is now in his teens and two, and I want to ......"

Zhongli frowned and waved his hand at him with some irritation.

"What are you doing here? I naturally use people without suspicion, and I don't need to use suspicious people. When you say reuse, you won't be suspicious of you, what more hostages? What's more, since you have left my house, do you still want your son to be a servant for the rest of his life? I've also heard people say that your son is a good student. ”

Steward Qi suddenly looked at Zhongli with round eyes, and the mood that had just calmed down surged again.

This second son, he......

Zhongli took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and slapped it on the table, smiling and raising his eyes.

"Presumably Steward Qi also knows that I have already given him the deed of sale of Wang Qinglin, the steward of the outer court, before, right? Although you are not a death contract, it is not good to say in the end. ”

One man is a slave, and the whole family is a slave, and this law is really ......

Perverted!

And those who are slaves and servants are not allowed to enter the court as officials for life.

If what Zhongli said before was just to make Steward Qi's face move, now this piece of paper directly makes Steward Qi's heart move.

He looked at the piece of paper with burning eyes, and after a long time, he knelt down directly towards Zhongli and kowtowed three times with a "bang".

Who doesn't want to get ahead? Who doesn't want to be a master?

It's a pity that his identity dictates that he can't be like this at all!

Even if he left from Zhongli Mansion without permission, there was still Qingyang Palace, I want to know, how could King Qingyang agree?

But with Zhongli, the nature of this matter is very different.

Let him, how can he not be grateful?

This is simply to give his son a chance to be born again, how can he refuse?

"Thank you, second son, thank you!"

Zhongli sat motionless in his chair and took his movements, then smiled and let him get up.

"No, as long as you work hard for me in the future."

A slap and a sweet date, this kind of thing is naturally familiar to him.

Steward Qi got up and put away his contract, walked out of Zhongli's study with red eyes, and when he walked all the way to his room, he finally couldn't help but cover his eyes and tears.

In the end, it's time to get out!

As long as his son works well and works hard.