The next evening.

In a warm pavilion in Wu Anbo Mansion.

Jiang Ning and more than ten other people sat around the round table, staggering, toasting and persuading the sound of drinking, so lively.

The two maidservants stood in the corner, adding wine and food from time to time, and serving them earnestly.

One of them is He Yuyao, who deliberately pretends to be ugly.

Although the wide dress could not hide his delicate figure, the withered yellow hair, dark face, and chapped and wrinkled skin were really unbearable.

Fortunately, everyone present didn't care about this, and it didn't affect eating and drinking.

Otherwise, it is inevitable to lose your appetite.

When the wine is in full swing. Liu Jin suddenly raised his wine glass and said to Jiang Ning:

"Come, my lord, we will give you a drink.

If there is no great plan this time, I and others will not talk about this prominent position now, just say that this Qingqing's life will be difficult to protect. ”

Jiang Ning smiled and touched it, and after drinking the wine in the cup, he said:

"It's all because of the drag on Your Majesty's Hongfu, and we can only get out of danger after waiting for us.

Speaking of which, I have been at home for a long time, and I have not officially congratulated my father-in-law on my appointment as the master of ceremonies. ”

Liu Jin waved his hand:

"It's a shame to say that it is Your Majesty's trust that ordered our family to take such an important position.

It's a pity that our family doesn't know a lot of words, and there is really no ink in the stomach, although I have recently held the right to approve red, but I really feel tricky, and I don't know how to deal with the cabinet's votes.

If it is a long time, I am afraid that His Majesty and the outer court will be dissatisfied, and they will be worried.

So, I want to ask the adults for advice. ”

Jiang Ning smiled: "Father-in-law doesn't have to worry.

As long as you find a capable confidant, every time you go to the cabinet to submit a vote, you will be able to help you with the staff.

Wouldn't it be better for you to deliberate and choose a suggestion that would please your majesty and not displease the courtiers? ”

"It's extreme, it's extreme, oh, how can we not come up with such a wonderful way.

Thank you so much, sir. ”

Liu Jin looked overjoyed, and immediately toasted Jiang Ning with a glass of wine.

Jiang Ning continued: "However, if you act in such a regular manner, at most, you will do your duties well, so that others will not scold you."

If you want to leave a name in history, or even forever, I'm afraid it will not be easy. ”

Liu Jin sighed and said:

"Our family is just an internal official, so if we don't let the group of civil and military officers in the outer court point their noses and scold, and we can get some respect, we will be satisfied.

As for what will be famous for centuries, how can these people in our family think about it. ”

Hearing this, Gu Dayong, Zhang Yong and other seven tigers were also moved, and they put down their chopsticks one after another, feeling related.

Jiang Ning shook his head and said:

"Fathers-in-law must not be presumptuous, who said that internal officials cannot be famous in history.

In the past, when Taizong was in the past, Zheng and Zheng Gonggong went to the West seven times to promote the prestige of the country and overseas, so that all countries in the Ming Dynasty came to the court. The prosperity of the country is far away from the Han and Tang Dynasties.

How can such achievements not be respected by the people of later generations, and how can they not make a strong mark in the history of that history. ”

The Eight Tigers were enthusiastic when they heard this, but after a while, they all said in unison:

"Gonggong Zheng is a hero among the internal officials, how can we people catch up with his old man's footsteps?"

Jiang Ning saw that the atmosphere was almost set off, and immediately said:

"I won't hide it from you, this official went to Jiangnan, in addition to handling cases, he also took a tour of the local customs and the situation of the people, but he found a big malpractice.

If it can be changed, don't say anything about leaving a name in history and respecting it, that is, every household has a ancestral hall tablet to worship, and it can't be simpler. ”

"Really?"

Everyone gasped in unison.

Zhang Cai and Shi Wenyi are no exception.

Only Jiao Fang heard the meaning of Jiang Ning's words, half-squinted his eyes, and happily did not speak.

Jiang Ning smiled slightly: "Naturally, there will be no fake." And if you do it well, you will be able to make money in the future. ”

The crowd's breath began to rapid.

In the face of the two-pronged approach of fame and wealth, these are already powerful high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and no one can refuse.

"Listen to me slowly......"

The wine was drunk until near midnight, and Liu Jin and the others took advantage of the excitement and returned happy.

Everyone's face was full of excitement and anticipation.

"I've wronged you, I took up a night in the corner, I'm tired."

Jiang Ning looked at He Yuyao, who stepped forward and brought a burst of fragrant wind.

"What's the use of being tired, is it possible that adults can still rub the legs of the slave family?"

He Yuyao bit her lip and said resentfully.

Jiang Ning coughed a few times and diverted the topic:

"With the help of these people, things will soon be on the right track.

I pretended to be well in two days and went to Li Shoufu to investigate the matter.

If he can relent, you can also go back to Jinling to implement the plan. ”

He Yuyao nodded, and suddenly coughed a few times.

And unlike Jiang Ning, she is obviously really uncomfortable.

Jiang Ning thought that she came to the north for the first time, and she was not accustomed to the water and soil, and she was infected with a cold a few days ago, thinking that she had not recovered yet.

"If you don't feel well, you feel like you're going back to your room to rest, and I'll ask the maid to boil water for you and take a hot bath.

By the way, the room left you a meal, I think it's still hot, remember to eat it. ”

Seeing that Jiang Ning cared so much about herself, He Yuyao's heart suddenly trembled, and a trickle of warmth poured in.

"The slaves are all at the behest of the adults."

She pursed her pink lips tightly and looked at Jiang Ning with silky eyes.

Jiang Ning returned to the back house from the front yard.

When he was about to go to Su Luoxian's room, he suddenly thought that he had not let Zheng Fangrui have acupuncture in the past two days, and his body might not be very stable.

He immediately changed direction, turned around and walked to Zheng Fangrui's bedroom.

Zheng Fangrui was about to sleep, but she heard a knock on the door: "Who?" ”

"Rui'er, it's me."

Zheng Fangrui heard the familiar voice, looked surprised, hurriedly got out of bed and put on a small shirt, stepped on the bow shoes with jade feet, and ran over to open the door.

"Master, why are you here at such a late hour?"

When she opened the door and saw that it was Jiang Ning, a touch of shame flashed on her face, as if she had thought of something.

"Oh, it's not like I haven't let you have acupuncture for a few days, I just want to see if you're free."

Jiang Ning glanced at her dress, and knew that it was probably time to rest.

"Looks like it's disturbing your sleep, I'd better go back."

"Alas, sir."

Zheng Fangrui was so anxious that she grabbed Jiang Ning's arm, and hurriedly withdrew her soft wattle, and said with a red face:

"If the slave is free, the master will come in."

Jiang Ning nodded, not polite, and lay down on the bed with a faint aroma and untied his robe.

Feeling the residual warmth on the mattress, Jiang Ning closed his eyes.

It looks like he's just gotten out of bed, and it's still hot.

Seeing the change in his expression, Zheng Fangrui glanced at Jiang Ning with shame and began to give him acupuncture.

Before you know it, you're halfway through the process.

Jiang Ning suddenly turned his head sideways, looked at Zheng Fangrui, who was kneeling on the side, and said:

"Rui'er, you are a dignified official lady, although you have suffered, it is not good that you have really been a maid in the house.

It's better to do this, and after a while, I will find an opportunity to talk to Your Majesty, so that he can get rid of your cheap status and become a good citizen again.

What do you think? ”

"Huh?"

Zheng Fangrui subconsciously exclaimed, paused the movements of her hand, and stared at Jiang Ning in a daze.

After a long time, she said in a trembling voice: "Old, master, don't you dislike the slave and want to drive the slave away?" ”

Jiang Ning rolled his eyes and said with a smile:

"How could I possibly drive you away?

This home you want to live in for as long as you want, this room, this small courtyard, has always been yours. ”

When Zheng Fangrui heard this, her mind turned in another direction.

She lowered her face delicately, hiding the joy and shame in her eyes, and didn't dare to lift it for a long time.

After all, Jiang Ning's words are indeed easy to misunderstand.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Huh? The slave and the maid are glad. ”

Zheng Fangrui raised her head in a panic and looked at Jiang Ning with affection.

As long as the lowly status is lifted, the gap between the two will no longer exist.

Two days later.

Li Dongyang suddenly received the news of Jiang Ning's visit, and after being stunned for a while, he hurriedly greeted him in person.

"Oh, how dare you greet Shoufu in person. It's really frustrating. ”

Jiang Ning stepped forward with a smile.

Li Dongyang looked up and down a few times: "Lord Jiang's injury, is it healed?" ”

"Haha, it's time too, if you rest any longer, people will be wasted."

"Lord Jiang, please."

Li Dongyang directly led Jiang Ning into his study.

He knew that Jiang Ning came to the door for the first time, and he was definitely not gossiping.

He personally made a pot of tea, and after pouring two cups, Li Dongyang took a sip slowly and said:

"I don't know what happened to Lord Jiang's sudden visit?"