Wang Chonghua said hello to Su Xiaolou, and then he left.

Su Xiaolou watched Wang Chonghua's carriage enter the area where the Yamen of the Six Ministries was located, and he didn't know what position Old Man Tong had been transferred to. He felt the need to inquire about Master Zhang, and told Master Zhang by the way that they had made an appointment to meet at the Xiang Restaurant at noon.

Su Xiaolou came to the teahouse run by Master Zhang alone and sat at the counter.

"I've already said hello to Xiao Bangmao, and we'll meet at Xiang Restaurant at noon."

Master Zhang poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Thank you." ”

"I just got off the yamen and met an old acquaintance."

"Who is it?"

"Wang Chonghua, the former prefect of Yanzhou, Shandong."

Zhang Shi immediately replied: "Wang Chonghua has just come to Nanjing, and he is here to replace Liu Langzhong's position. "

Replacing Liu Langzhong? Su Xiaolou sighed that the world is so big, why do you always meet enemies? In an era of scarcity of talent, each jinshi is extremely precious, and most people are able to take up their positions again as long as they do not commit serious crimes. The position of Tobe Langzhong was not easy to find, so Wang Chonghua took the crime and came to Nanjing to take office, although it was somewhat unexpected, but it was also reasonable.

"I once saved Wang Chonghua's life, but the old man didn't seem to be too grateful."

Zhang Shi said with a smile and a smile: "You arrested him and put him in prison, do you still expect him to be grateful to you?" "

Su Xiaolou sneered and said, "If I hadn't arrested him, King Ning would have put him to death a long time ago." "

"Does King Ning really dare to kill a prefect?"

Su Xiaolou replied indifferently: "In the case that no one bears the black pot for him, of course he doesn't dare, but if someone is willing to bear the responsibility, do you dare?" "

"Who wants to take the blame?"

"Who else could there be but the people who were on patrol with us at that time?" The prince smiled helplessly, "This kind of responsibility is the most suitable for us Jinyiwei to bear." "

"Huh."

Su Xiaolou then asked: "How many of the arrested officials have been transferred to Nanjing?" "

Zhang Shi replied: "At present, Wang Chonghua is the only one. "

Wang Chonghua sat in the carriage, his heart full of complicated emotions. He had been in Nanjing for some time, but he was still a little unfamiliar with his new position. Wang Chonghua served as the prefect of Yanzhou, Shandong Province for many years, and the people there established a deep relationship with him. However, for some reason, he was transferred to Nanjing to replace Liu Langzhong's position, and the importance of this position is self-evident.

As the carriage traversed the bustling streets, Wang Chonghua looked at the pedestrians and shops on the side of the road, and couldn't help but have some thoughts in his heart. He recalled the encounter with Su Xiaolou just now, although Su Xiaolou had saved his life, but Su Xiaolou had always been conceited about it, thinking that he should be grateful to himself. Wang Chonghua knows that his predicament is not all caused by Su Xiaolou, but more due to the accidents of history and the changes of the times.

The carriage slowly stopped in front of the Yamen of the Six Ministries, and Wang Chonghua stepped into the Yamen after getting out of the car. This is a solemn place, all kinds of official documents, documents and case files are piled up, and the officials in the yamen are busy running back and forth, making him feel the busyness and pressure of officialdom.

Wang Chonghua walked into his new office and couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the various documents piled up on the table. He knows that taking on this position comes with facing a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Liu Langzhong was once an important pillar here, and as his successor, Wang Chonghua had to take on this role.

Thinking back to the previous meeting, Wang Chonghua recalled what Su Xiaolou had said about King Ning. King Ning had considerable influence in Nanjing, and Wang Chonghua had also heard of his prestige. This made Wang Chonghua even more vigilant about his situation, and he had to be cautious and try his best to avoid conflict with King Ning.

In the office, Wang Chonghua spent a lot of time getting acquainted with various affairs and people. He not only has to deal with government affairs, but also coordinates and communicates with other officials. Among them, Wang Chonghua found that a person named Zhang Shi gave him attention and help, and he was grateful for this.

Soon after, Wang Chonghua stepped into the Xiang Restaurant, which was the agreed place with Su Xiaolou. He saw Su Xiaolou sitting at a table, waiting for his arrival. Wang Chonghua walked over, nodded to Su Xiaolou, and expressed his gratitude.

After the two sat down, Wang Chonghua asked Su Xiaolou about the situation in Nanjing and the rules of the game in officialdom. Su Xiaolou did not hesitate to share his insights and provided some useful information without reservation. Wang Chonghua felt relieved by Su Xiaolou's previous help, which made him realize how important it is to make friends in an unfamiliar environment.

The two of them talked about something in the restaurant, and before they knew it, they had spent an afternoon. Finally, Wang Chonghua said with emotion: "Su Xiaolou, thank you for your help and support. Although we have had some misunderstandings, I hope we can be friends. ”

Su Xiaolou nodded with a smile and said, "Wang Chonghua, I have made some mistakes, but we are all living in a special environment of the times, and many things are ambiguous. I also hope that we can become friends and help each other to deal with this challenge of officialdom together. ”

After they toasted each other and blessed each other, Su Xiaolou and Wang Chonghua decided to face this new environment together, support each other and make progress. They know that the situation in Nanjing officialdom is changing, and they must remain vigilant and move forward bravely.

……

A large number of curious spectators gathered outside the door of Jin Sanniang's room, and they couldn't wait to catch a glimpse of this lively grand occasion.

On weekdays, it takes a lot of wealth to meet the Qing Qi'er of Jin Meilou, but now there are so many people emerging, Lu Datong feels a little unbelievable.

There was a lot of disturbance, and the crowd gradually converged......

The earth dog caused the onlookers to disperse, and shouted loudly: "Okay, okay, the eldest sister and the master have something to do, everyone disperses." ”

Lu Datong turned his head, looked at Six curiously, and asked, "When did they start falling in love?" ”

Six mysteriously replied: "They started a long time ago. ”

"Why didn't I know at all?"

"Who dares to make public the matter of Sister Hua?"

Lu Datong was confused: "People like me who can't even catch up with women, how did they get together?" ”

“……”

Liuyu added: "Everything starts with the Mid-Autumn Festival the year before last. ”

After a while, Jin Sanniang opened the door and walked out. Her hair was disheveled, the buttons of her clothes were unbuttoned, and she was clutching a belly pocket in her hand......

Earth dog and others are dumbfounded, it's over so soon?

Lu Datong sighed, and finally understood why he hadn't seen Jin Sanniang patronize the Qinglou for so long, it turned out that it was because he was not in good health.

Jin Sanniang scolded with a red face: "What are you looking at? ”

Tugou and the others were frightened and didn't dare to speak, obviously because Jin Sanniang didn't pay the grain, which triggered her anger.

Six shook his head silently, Sister Hua was a dedicated person, but she was deceived by an unloyal person. Everyone hopes that Sister Hua can find her own happiness, but fortunately she found a man who is willing to get close to her, but it's a pity that her father can't even give her a moment of happiness......

"I really didn't expect Ye to be a fast-acting person."

Lu Datong couldn't help laughing: "Don't let him hear this." ”

Six slapped himself with self-reproach: "This mouth is really slippery." ”

Jin Sanniang drove a group of girls back to the attic, and they would continue to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Jin Sanniang instructed the nurses to do everything they could to drive Su Xiaolou out.

With Jin Sanniang's order, the nurses took action one after another, trying every means to drive Su Xiaolou out of Jin Meilou. While secretly investigating Su Xiaolou's details, they were looking for an opportunity to expel him from this smoky pavilion.

However, despite the best efforts of the nurses, Su Xiaolou showed outstanding wisdom and scheming. He seems to have anticipated that someone is plotting behind him, so he is very wary of himself. Every time the nurses tried to approach him, he always noticed and avoided it in time, leaving no room for them to take advantage of.

In this case, Jin Sanniang became a little anxious and powerless. She originally thought that she could rely on the nurses to get rid of Su Xiaolou completely, but the reality made her feel powerless. She began to doubt her own judgment and wondered if there was a better way to solve the problem.

At the same time, Lu Datong and Liu also gradually noticed the hesitation and helplessness of the nurses. They understood that the strength of the nurses alone might not be able to defeat Su Xiaolou, and they had to find other solutions.

Lu Datong began to inquire around about Su Xiaolou, trying to find out his weaknesses. He visited many of Jinmeilou's regulars, talked to them, and tried to hear some clues about Su Xiaolou from their mouths. Six also threw himself into it, asking his friends and acquaintances, hoping to find some useful information.

After some hard work, they finally heard something about Su Xiaolou's past from a regular visitor of Jin Meilou who also hated Su Xiaolou. It turned out that Su Xiaolou had worked in a herbal medicine shop and had an unusual relationship with the owner. Hearing this news, Lu Datong and Liu immediately knew that they had found Su Xiaolou's weakness.

They decided to find the herb shop and talk to the owner. In the testimony of the shopkeeper, Lu Datong and Liu learned that Su Xiaolou had betrayed his word, stole a sum of money from the herb shop and fled. Although the shopkeeper had long since forgiven Su Xiaolou, this past secret had always haunted Su Xiaolou.

Lu Datong and Liuxin had a plan, and they decided to expose this secret and let everyone know Su Xiaolou's true face. They quietly spread the news all over Jinmei Building, which attracted widespread attention and discussion. Gradually, people began to doubt Su Xiaolou's character, and they began to doubt this once highly respected person.

Su Xiaolou felt the cynicism from everyone, and his popularity began to decline. He became angry and inferior, but unable to resist the pressure of public opinion. In the end, he could only choose to leave Jinmeilou gloomily and fade out of people's sight.

Jin Sanniang finally breathed a sigh of relief, she was grateful to Lu Datong and Liu for their efforts for her. The incident made her realize how important it is to have friends to support and help her. She did not regret establishing this special relationship with Lu Datong and Liu, and the friendship between them was more solid and reliable than the so-called love between her and Su Xiaolou.

Since then, Jin Sanniang has plucked up the courage to continue to operate Jin Mei Lou, providing warmth and happiness to many guests who come to visit. She also took in many people to help them regain their strength and give them a fresh start in life.

They have been through many difficult moments together, but they have also shared a lot of joy and laughter. Their story continues, and as they look to the future, they will continue to pursue the path of happiness and growth.