Xu Shujing is currently a member of the household department of the imperial court, from the fifth grade. Gu Mingxuan was appointed to the household department, and although the official rank was not as high as Xu Shujing, he was an official who belonged directly to the emperor and was not subject to the jurisdiction of the household department. Xu Shujing not only can't control Gu Mingxuan, but he also has to respect him on weekdays.

The household department corresponds to the household department, and Gu Mingxuan's daily official business is to supervise the officials of the household department, check whether there are any deficiencies or improprieties in the daily administration of the department, and report to the emperor in a timely manner.

The affairs of the household department are redundant, the officials are busy like dogs every day, and it is inevitable that there will be occasional administrative irregularities. is iron-faced and selfless in the matter, no matter who it is, if there is a little mistake, they can find out for you unrelentingly, and they are always ready to report to the emperor.

Although they knew that this was the duty of the matter, the officials were still tossed and burned, and naturally they did not have a good face for them. And Gu Mingxuan has been performing his duties conscientiously since he took office in the past few months, only talking about rules and regulations in everything, and not thinking about human feelings at all, which has added a lot of obstacles to Xu Shujing.

Yes, when Xu Shujing knew that Gu Yunji and Gu Mingxuan were cousins, he became more and more unhappy.

"The first one blocked me in the court, and the other one bewitched my sister again, which is really worthy of a family."

Xu Shujing's fluttering words made Gu Yunji very embarrassed, no matter how good he was, he didn't know how to deal with the current situation. Although he and Xu Shuhua have not decided to marry, everyone knows the relationship between the two, but they haven't broken it, how can he say it directly like him?

Xu Chengyu coughed lightly and forcibly changed the topic: "Shujing, the weather is cold now, and the locust plague is about to end." But there are more and more displaced people in the north, you have been in Beijing for a long time, does the imperial court have any regulations for the resettlement of displaced people? ”

Seeing Gu Yunji's embarrassed appearance, Xu Shujing seemed to feel that he had tossed him enough, and finally stopped being obsessed with embarrassing him, and answered Xu Chengyu's question in a kind manner: "How can there be any regulations, the court officials have different opinions, and I was still arguing before I left." ”

"It is said that when pacification is the main thing, allocate funds and allocate food, and try to let the displaced people stay in their hometowns, but where does the household department get so much silver? It is also said that the trend of the displaced people has already risen, and it is too late to appease at this time, and that the neighboring state capital should be allowed to receive the displaced people as soon as possible, so as not to disturb Gyeonggi and bring disaster to the Son of Heaven. ”

In this way, the magistrates of the northern state capitals were unwilling, and it was not easy to accept the displaced people, and countless money, food, and manpower were consumed. What's more, it seems that winter is about to begin, but if something is not done properly and the displaced people make trouble, it will be a disaster for the entire state capital. So the ministers are arguing and still haven't made up their minds. ”

As he spoke, Xu Shujing's tone sank, and a chill flashed in his eyes: "As far as I can see, I have seen with my own eyes that the displaced people have become a trend when they go south. But as far as I know, a large part of this is due to the fact that the local officials in the disaster-stricken areas in the north are secretly encouraging and supporting the migration of displaced people to the south. ”

Xu Chengyu frowned, and sneered: "I don't want to get into trouble, so I drove the displaced people to Jiangnan, and I don't know how many people will die along the way, they are officials, and it is really easy to be an official." When the displaced people arrive in Jiangnan, they don't understand the local customs and don't know the people, and they are afraid that there will be a big mess at that time. ”

Xu Shujing said: "So I came to Hangzhou this time, in addition to wanting to visit you and my sister, I also want to remind you and prepare early." ”

When it came to the locust plague displaced people, several people were in a heavy mood, and the joy of seeing their relatives was also diluted a lot, so they could only talk casually without a match.

Unconsciously, it was already sunset, Xu Shujing looked up at the sky outside, and said: "I've been sitting in the house for so long, it's a little uncomfortable, and I want to go out for a walk while the sunset scenery is here." ”

As he spoke, he looked at Gu Yunji and said with a smile: "I'm not very familiar with Luxi Academy, so it's better to ...... Gu Gongzi, take a walk with me? ”

Xu Chengyu closed his eyes tiredly and said, "I'm a little tired, so I won't go out, you two can go shopping by yourself." ”

Xu Shuhua immediately stood up: "Then I'll be with you." ”

Xu Shujing pressed her back into the chair: "No need, I just have Gu Gongzi to accompany me." At this time, there are many people in the academy, noisy and chaotic, you are a boudoir daughter, beware of being hit by someone who is not long-eyed, you stay at home. ”

Xu Shuhua was afraid that Xu Shujing would be embarrassed by Gu Yunji, and he was still a little hesitant when he heard this: "Then you ......"

Gu Yunji guessed that Xu Shujing had something to say to him, so he stepped forward to reassure: "It's okay, I'll accompany Xu Dagongzi to take a walk around, there won't be any problems." ”

Xu Shuhua had no choice but to rest thinking about going together, and seeing that Xu Shujing didn't pay attention to this, he lowered his voice and said to Gu Yunji: "My brother is like this, if he says something unpleasant to you, don't take it to heart." ”

Gu Yunji smiled slightly: "Okay." ”

Under the setting sun, Xu Shujing and Gu Yunji walked side by side, wandering around the academy. The two of them slowed their steps very slowly, both staring ahead, silent, without any intention of speaking.

After a long while, Xu Shujing said lightly: "Fang Cai is so difficult for you, you must think that I am very difficult to get along with." ”

"Not really. It's just that my sister is heartfelt, I can understand you. Gu Yunji's footsteps did not stop, and his tone was gentle, "Because I also have a younger sister, I can empathize with it to a certain extent." If I were you, I might have said it even more ugly. ”

Hearing this, Xu Shujing's footsteps slowly stopped, and he turned his head to look at him fixedly: "Since that's the case, I won't go around the bend with you." I grew up with such a sister as Shuhua in the palm of my hand, and naturally hoped that she could meet her lover and live a stable life. ”

"When I heard about the two of you, I was anxious and worried. I was worried that Shuhua was young, his mind was still immature, and he was easily confused, so he was coaxed away. But as soon as I saw you today, I knew that my father's evaluation of you was really true, and I also understood why she could take a fancy to you. ”

As he spoke, Xu Shujing turned sideways, raised his feet and continued to pac forward: "You have a sentence that is very right, that is, you are indeed not worthy of Shuhua now." Although you have not yet decided to marry, I can see that Shuhua's heart has long been tied to you. ”

"If you really love her and want to marry her, you should work harder, take the Jinshi as soon as possible, enter the court as an official, and earn a qualification worthy of her for yourself. This is not only for yourself, but also for Shuhua. ”

"Don't let her down, you know?" Xu Shujing stopped and looked at Gu Yunji's gaze as sharp as a sword.

Gu Yunji said with a straight face: "I understand. I will do my best to get the approval of you and your teachers as soon as possible. ”

"Two years later, the imperial examination, please wait for me and the first good news!"

Listening to Gu Yunji's bold words, Xu Shujing smiled heartily: "Hahahahahaha, but I have ambition." He patted Gu Yunji on the shoulder, strode forward, and let his voice drift away in the wind, "I hope you can really do it, I'm waiting for your good news......"