After Zhang He left, Zheng Fangrui came out of the back room, walked in front of Jiang Ning, and said coquettishly:

"Master, are you free today?"

"It shouldn't be a big deal. What's wrong? ”

Zheng Fangrui bit her red lip lightly, and said for a long time:

"Since I came to Hangzhou, I haven't seen the local scenery every day, either to welcome the send-off, or to deal with official business.

So the slave maid wanted to go out for a walk with the master. ”

"It's fine."

Jiang Ning readily agreed.

Zheng Fangrui saw that he promised so happily, and her little face suddenly overflowed with a smile.

The two of them quickly packed up and went out.

Gong Yue took his subordinates and secretly guarded the two of them, but he didn't dare to approach, for fear of sparing Lord Yaxing.

Before they knew it, the two came to a stone bridge.

Zheng Fangrui stood on the bridge, looked at the turquoise water below, and said:

"Master, the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is really good, but the small bridge and flowing water are so elegant.

In the north, you can't see it. ”

Jiang Ning smiled in agreement.

After just watching it for a while, he lost much interest.

And Zheng Fangrui didn't seem to have enough of it, and still stopped to enjoy the scenery.

In this regard, Jiang Ning also went by her, and turned her head to look at the streets and alleys on the side.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a certain figure, and his gaze froze.

It was a half-grown teenager.

He has also seen.

It was the adopted child that He Ran told him about when he went to inspect the weaving household a few days ago.

It's just that at this time, there is a middle-aged man next to the child.

The two look similar, they really look like father and son.

And the next words that reached Jiang Ning's ears made him confirm his guess.

"Daddy, there's a sugar gourd there, buy me one."

"Okay, but don't let your mother know, or I'll talk about your father and me again."

Jiang Ning's eyes narrowed suddenly.

Very good, this He Ran is really lying to him.

It's just that what is going on in the end, it still needs to be investigated.

He moved behind his back.

Immediately afterwards, a passer-by dressed up quietly followed the father and son.

"Master, what are you looking at?"

After Zheng Fangrui finished reading Jing'er, she turned to the side, but saw Jiang Ning staring at a certain place, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"It's nothing, it's just that this market is very lively, so I took a second look."

Jiang Ning turned around and smiled: "Then let's go and take a look elsewhere." ”

Zheng Fangrui nodded with a smile and stepped out of the jade foot.

"Ahh

The next moment, she cried out in pain.

I didn't pay attention to the stone steps, and I stepped on the air.

Fine sweat oozed from Zheng Fangrui's fair forehead instantly, and she fell softly.

Jiang Ning hurriedly held on: "It can't be a broken foot, right?" ”

"It should be."

Zheng Fangrui said with a painful face.

Jiang Ning didn't dare to delay, so without saying a word, he picked her up horizontally and quickly rushed to the residence.

It was not far away, and I arrived quickly.

It's just that there are pedestrians on the street after all, and in broad daylight, this behavior is suddenly seen, which is undoubtedly an anecdote in the feudal Ming Dynasty.

Even though there were many eyes on the two of them.

Zheng Fangrui seemed to forget the pain, and shy wrapped her hand around Jiang Ning's neck, buried her head in his chest, and didn't dare to raise it.

After returning to the room, Jiang Ning hurriedly put it next to the bed, took the initiative to squat down, and helped her take off her bow shoes and socks.

"Old, old man......"

Zheng Fangrui saw that her white and delicate feet were exposed in front of Jiang Ning's eyes, even more than before, and her face suddenly turned red.

Seeing that Jiang Ning even stretched out his hand, he immediately shrank his feet back.

It's just that this time it made her feel unbearable pain.

"Look at you, it's all like this, and you still have to hold on?"

Jiang Ning directly and carefully pinched her jade feet and placed them on her knees, pinching her ankles while gently rubbing her red and swollen ankles.

Zheng Fangrui looked down at his movements, biting her little mouth tightly, and her pretty face was so red that she seemed to be dripping blood.

"Why do you look at the master like this?"

Jiang Ning noticed that his gaze raised his head and wondered.

"No, nothing."

Zheng Fangrui hurriedly turned her head away.

At this time, Jiang Ning suddenly thought that this was Daming, a woman's feet were extremely private, and it was another kind of chastity, and even her husband couldn't look at it, let alone touch it.

Thinking of this, he quickly lowered his head, and his heart became a little weak.

The two of them finished rubbing their feet in such a silent atmosphere.

It's just that Jiang Ning didn't notice that Zheng Fangrui's shy eyes flashed with a thick look of determination.

Following.

Jiang Ning took advantage of the place of Hefu to hold a feast and feast local officials and gentry.

Taking advantage of the time to drink, he announced that he would return to Beijing after inspecting the Qiantang Wei camp.

For a while, everyone was in an uproar, and immediately sent a lot of flattering words.

What is more of it is the relief of many officials.

Without him, Qin Cha is here, and the pressure is too great.

Just as he was being polite with an official, Jiang Ning suddenly caught a glimpse of Gong Yue and nodded quietly to him.

He immediately pretended to go out to get some air, and walked out of the hall.

The two of them came to a cloister in a garden.

"How's it going?"

Since yesterday he got the news that the pair was indeed the biological father and son, Jiang Ning asked Gong Yue to send someone to find out the situation of the so-called adopted children.

"Your Excellency really saw it, but there was something strange in it.

The dozens of children who had entered the weaving household would be bought within a few days.

And the buyer is the same, it is Liu Fang, a wealthy businessman in Suzhou. ”

"Liu Fang?"

Jiang Ning lowered his head and muttered.

He still has the impression that this person is the one who had a conflict with Gu Xianhe before.

I can't say it, there is an extraordinary relationship between him and He Ran.

"Check it for me, don't let go of any clues!"

Jiang Ning said coldly.

Gong Yue clenched his fists and hurriedly turned to leave.

At this moment, He Ran walked over and asked curiously, "What are you doing here?" ”

Jiang Ning remained silent, and made a dizzy appearance: "It made my father-in-law laugh, the official was not strong enough to drink, and he came out to breathe." ”

"I see."

He Ran didn't doubt him, and said with a smile: "Our family has sent some people to carry some silver taels to the adult's courtyard, and please don't shirk it." ”

"Silver taels?"

"Isn't the adult about to return to Beijing, our family has nothing to send, so we have to send these things to express our hearts."

Jiang Ning suddenly smiled and said: "Since the father-in-law is enthusiastic, how can this official refuse?" ”

After a pause, he continued:

"Speaking of which, this official went south this time, and after seeing and hearing about it, he learned that his father-in-law was such a good person and had a wide reputation among the people.

Such an honest and virtuous minister is about to be written to His Majesty to know. ”

He Ran was overjoyed when he heard this.

He subconsciously thought that Jiang Ning was trying to win him over, and immediately expressed his loyalty:

"Your Excellency will give you orders in the future, even if you inform your subordinates."

Hearing that he changed his name, Jiang Ning smiled slightly and said many words of encouragement.

After the feast is over.

Jiang Ning was about to go back, but he heard He Ran say: "Once the adults return to Beijing this time, the subordinates don't know how long it will take to meet the adults again."

Is it because my subordinates want to invite adults to go to the study to drink a cup of tea, I don't know adults? ”

"No matter how good it is, this official also wants to talk to his father-in-law again."

He Ran listened, and hurriedly led the way.

The two turned left and right all the way, and finally arrived at the study.

Let the maid serve tea, and after saying a few words, He Ran suddenly said:

"Oops, the subordinate almost forgot.

The first batch of tax silver has already hit the ship and is about to be transported to the capital.

The subordinates have to watch it. ”

Jiang Ning was overjoyed when he heard the news.

Since he took over the tax supervision department, the town guards and eunuchs everywhere have been watching to see how he will deal with the Jiangnan tax supervisors.

Now that He Ran has handed over the silver taels, isn't it just to show the world his intention to take refuge.

When this news came out, all localities were bound to hear about it.

Then it's much easier.

"Okay, okay, father-in-law will go quickly, and there will be time to speak in the future."

Jiang Ning was particularly eager.

Then it's time to leave.

He Ran hurriedly said: "It's rare for adults to come to sit with me, how can they leave like this." ”

As he spoke, he summoned a servant and whispered a few words.

After a while, He Yuyao moved lightly and walked in gracefully.

The gait is swaying, like a weak willow supporting the wind.

"Yu Yao, if you want to go out for your father, you can accompany the adults here."

Without waiting for He Yuyao to speak, Jiang Ning hurriedly said, "This is not appropriate. ”

Men and women should be treated differently.

How can a girl who has not left the cabinet be alone with him, a married man.

He Yuyao's beautiful eyes flowed, and her face was full of admiration:

"My lord, I can't hide it, the slave family has admired the adult for a long time.

If the slave family can have the opportunity to accompany the adult, I can't ask for it.

I hope that adults don't have to excuse themselves. ”

As she spoke, He Yuyao's amorous face brought a touch of shyness, and she hung her head in embarrassment.

He Ran persuaded each other on the side:

"Since I got the news that the adults are coming to Jiangnan, the little girl is looking forward to it day and night, so the adults will give her this opportunity."

Jiang Ning listened, so he had to sit back in embarrassment.

He Ran smiled, glanced at He Yuyao without a trace, and left the study and closed the door.

The two of them were the only ones left in the room.

He Yuyao sat next to Jiang Ning.

Instantly, a faint aroma came to the nose.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but move his ass back.

He Yuyao covered her small mouth and laughed a few times, and said in a flattering voice: "Adults are afraid of slaves? ”

As she spoke, she poured a cup of tea and handed it to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning hurriedly took it and took a sip.

I didn't want He Yuyao to say angrily: "My lord, this tea is not very tasty to drink like this." ”

"How do you drink that?"

Jiang Ning wondered.

I saw He Yuyao smile and take a sip of tea in her mouth, but she suddenly leaned over and put her red lips away.