Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

The yamen led Qian Xun and his party out of the city. They didn't go far along the official road, and soon turned into a country road, which was uneven and irritating for their feet.

Qian Xun had walked a lot before going to the government office, and his body was already tired. Now he had walked for nearly an hour, and his feet hurt from walking. He couldn't help but ask: "How far is it?"

"We'll be there soon," the officer said, pointing not far away, "Lord Qian, look, it's right there."

Qian Xun looked in the direction he pointed. Sure enough, there were several people standing on the farmland at the foot of the mountain, as if they were talking about something.There were two people dressed the same as the yamen leading the way. They should also be yamen from Xuzhou Prefecture, but they didn't seem to see Gu Yunji.

Qian Xun squinted his eyes and searched for a long time, but couldn't find Gu Yunji. He asked the Yamen servant: "Where is your general judge? Which one is him?"

"That's the one on the far right, the tallest one."

"The tallest..." Qian Xun murmured, and sure enough he found Gu Yunji on the far right. He was not wearing official uniform, and his clothes were not very eye-catching and made of expensive materials. It was hard to recognize him at a glance when he was standing in a crowd. come out.

After taking Qian Xun and others to the place, the Yamen servant trotted to the front and informed Gu Yunji: "Sir, a special envoy came from the capital, saying that he was ordered by His Majesty to check the drought situation in Sichuan. When I arrived at the Yamen, I couldn't find you and me. The magistrate is a little unhappy, and I insist on bringing him to you. I'm afraid he will be questioned later, so you should be careful in dealing with it."

"Special envoy? Arriving so soon?"

Gu Yunji was not surprised by the arrival of the special envoy. He had heard from Cheng Yan's letter that the emperor was going to send an official to check on the drought situation in Shu.Just counting the days, the other party should arrive around September or October. Unexpectedly, it is only July and he has already arrived in Xuzhou Mansion.

Any official who comes from the capital to inspect is not easy to deal with. Most of them will find fault, and Gu Yunji is mentally prepared.He put down the potato, wiped the dirt from his hands, and said to the yamen servant: "Don't worry, I know what's going on."

"My lord, special envoy, I have made a mistake in lowering my official position...Eh? Qian...Qian Xun?"

Gu Yunji had just put on a fake smile and was about to be polite when he realized that the special envoy who came looked very familiar. After thinking about it for a while, he recalled that it was Qian Xun, the one who yelled anxiously the day after the test results were released. The stupid boy who brought his father to the Xu family to propose marriage.

Qian Xun thought he could eliminate distracting thoughts and maintain an upright mind, but the moment he saw Gu Yunji, he still couldn't help but think of the embarrassment in his youth. He felt a little awkward and subconsciously rubbed his fingers in embarrassment.

The last time I saw Gu Yunji was on the day of the imperial examination. Gu Yunji passed the imperial examination in one fell swoop, ranking first in the imperial examination, and enjoying great glory.At that time, Qian Xun didn't know that he was going to marry Xu Shuhua, and he only had envy and admiration for him in his heart.

In the blink of an eye, five or six years have passed, and the impressions of Gu Yunji and Qian Xun are very different.

The first is his skin, which has been tanned to a wheat color by the sun. It is no longer the kind of fair skin that has been cultivated by bookishness. It looks sunnier and healthier. Gu Yunji is now past the age of frailty, and his body is much stronger, with broad shoulders and strong arm muscles. distinct.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is Gu Yunji's current attire. He is wearing a robe made of high-quality cotton. The fabric is not bad, but it is a monotonous gray and linen color. There is a lot of dust and dirt on the trousers.

Perhaps for the convenience of work, Gu Yunji rolled up his sleeves. He also lifted up the front of his robe and tied it around his waist with a belt, exposing the trousers underneath. The action was very inelegant. It was... really... Insulting Siwen.

Gu Yunji was used to running around in the countryside, and the people he dealt with on a daily basis were village elders, so he didn't pay that much attention.Noticing Qian Xun's gaze, he quickly put down his robe, straightened his clothes and said, "For the convenience of doing things, I didn't pay attention for a moment, which made Brother Qian laugh."

What happened back then was just a minor incident, and Gu Yunji didn't take it to heart. They were elders on both sides, and he and Qian Xun were considered acquaintances, so there was no need to cause embarrassment when they met.

Anyway, Gu Yunji has been in Xuzhou Prefecture for two or three years, and he is always happy to finally meet an acquaintance in the capital: "I remember... Brother Qian works in the Ministry of Rites, right? How did he come to the southwest? Your Majesty, Mr. Qian Is your health okay?" Gu Yunji didn't take it to heart, but Qian Xun couldn't help but feel awkward.He coughed twice, shook off the distracting thoughts in his mind, and said with a straight face: "I am here for official business. Sir Gu, it is better to avoid greetings and address me by my official title."

"...Yes, Mr. Qian's trip is for official business, and it should be done in an official manner. I have overstepped the bounds of the rules." Gu Yunji was stunned, but still followed his words and bowed his hands, "Xiaoguan Xuzhou Prefecture General Magistrate Gu Yunji , I have met Mr. Qian, the special envoy."

If it was official business, he could avoid mentioning the past matters. This was exactly what Qian Xun wanted, and his posture became calmer for a while.He looked at Gu Yunji silently and said, "Today is not the day of rest. As a general judge, why is Mr. Gu not on duty at the government office?"

"Moreover, they are not wearing official uniforms, their descriptions are uneven, their crowns and belts are uneven, and their etiquette is lacking. Does Mr. Gu not remember anything about the dress and manner requirements of officials?"

He said it was business, and he was an acquaintance anyway. Gu Yunji didn't expect Qian Xun to be so ruthless.

Although it is a trivial matter, ordinary people would not worry about it, but what Qian Xun said is the truth. He was wrong in the first place, and it was not easy to argue. He had to lower his head and said: "I was lax about my clothes. I only cared about convenience and did not pay attention to the court's decision." Dress Code for Officials.”

"No matter what the reason is, it is indeed wrong for me not to be on duty in the government office. I will pay attention to it in the future. Thank you Mr. Qian for correcting me."

Qian Xun's face softened slightly: "Master Gu, just admit it. I will write down all your actions in a report and submit it to His Majesty."

"Presented to His Majesty?!" Gu Yunji raised his head in disbelief, "It's such a small thing, isn't it? I'm just not wearing official uniform, and there's no important occasion today, so I don't think I've lost my dignity."

"Besides, I'm not in the government office just to play, but to observe the people's sentiments. I have to check the irrigation canals later, and I'm doing serious business. Mr. Qian must hold on to this little mistake and give me a beating for Your Majesty. A small report?"

Qian Xun raised his eyebrows: "What do you mean by snitching? I don't say you are wrong because you understand the public sentiment, but it is a fact that you don't wear official uniform and are not on duty in the government office. Have I ever slandered you? His Majesty sent me I came to serve as a special envoy not only to check the drought situation in Shu, but also to supervise the administrative style of local officials."

"I am not targeting Mr. Gu alone. I will tell your Majesty the faults and faults of all the officials I have come into contact with in Shu in detail, without exaggerating a single word."

Qian Xun looked dignified and upright, spoke strictly and refused to make any concessions.Gu Yunji was speechless after hearing this, and pointed at him: "Then what does this mean, Mr. Qian? Just talking about me, aren't you wearing official uniform yourself?"

Qian Xun looked at his regular clothes and blushed immediately, as if he had made up his mind, and admitted honestly: "Master Gu is right, I don't wear official uniform either. Although it is to keep a low profile, if I don't wear it, I just don't wear it." , cannot be denied.”

"So when I report your behavior to His Majesty, you can also make excuses, impeaching me for not wearing official uniform and undermining the official dignity."

"Who dares to impeach you for not wearing official uniform?" Gu Yunji's expression was at a loss for words, and he wanted to shake the water out of Qian Xun's mind, "Sir Qian, this is a trivial matter, no one will care about it, and His Majesty will not punish you if he finds out. Can't you make some adjustments to my sin?"

"If you don't report me, I won't impeach you. Can't we and Lele just ignore these details?"

"No." Qian Xun said with a serious face, "It's up to you to impeach me or not, but your description is incomplete and you were not on duty at the government office during your appointment. I have to report it."

Gu Yunji looked at the sky speechlessly.