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

The moment he got the transfer order, Gu Yunji was a little stunned.

"The prefect of Shaoxing Prefecture?" Chen Peishi was the first to react and shouted happily, "The prefect is the fourth grade. Your Excellency was originally the sixth grade general magistrate. This time, he jumped two levels and became the prefect. Congratulations, sir!"

"Moreover, Shaoxing Prefecture is located in the south of the Yangtze River and is under the jurisdiction of the Chief Secretary of Zhejiang Province. It is a serious state capital! The local people are prosperous, and the fishery and agriculture are prosperous. From the southwest to the southeast, this is the best place to go. Lord Gu!”

After being shaken excitedly by Chen Peishi twice, Gu Yunji slowly came back to his senses and couldn't help but read the order over and over again.

Cheng Yan was in the capital and well-informed. Gu Yunji once curiously asked him if he had heard about his transfer.Cheng Yan is mysterious and mysterious. He knows the inside story at a glance, but he refuses to explain it clearly. He only says that he will not let him down.

Since you won't be disappointed, it's definitely a promotion.The southwest officialdom experienced a great turmoil, leaving many positions vacant. Gu Yunji thought that he might be transferred to the Chief Secretary, or simply stay in Xuzhou Prefecture to fill the vacancy, but he did not expect that he would be transferred to Zhejiang Served as the prefect of Shaoxing Prefecture.

Crossing two levels in a row, from the remote southwest to the prosperous south of the Yangtze River, there is no doubt that there is a promotion.

Seeing this, everyone congratulated Gu Yunji one after another, and the envoy smiled and said: "Master Gu is so young, in his twenties, he is actually a fourth-rank official. This speed of promotion is really rare. You must know that the number one scholar who won the first prize in the same year as Master Gu Cheng Yan is only a fifth-rank official doctor."

The envoy said this as a courtesy, but Gu Yunji would not take it seriously.After all, local officials are not as good as those from the capital. What's more, although Cheng Yan has a small official rank, he has great power. Let alone a fourth-grade prefect, even officials such as the chief envoy and the inspector must be polite to him.

At this time, the benefits of being born in the Hanlin Academy became apparent.If Gu Yunji hadn't experienced twists and turns along the way, he would have been sent to the Sixth Department. Even if he didn't have as much authority as Cheng Yan, he would at least be in an important position with a bright future.

However, Gu Yunji knew that he and Cheng Yan had embarked on two different promotion paths and were incomparable.On the contrary, one of them is in the center and the other is in the local area. They can help each other and reach the same goal. One day he will return to the capital.

While everyone was rejoicing, Zhang Cuiying was a little reluctant: "My lord is leaving Xuzhou Mansion now. Will there be no chance to come back in the future?"

Gu Yunji said gently: "It's not that there is no chance at all. The world is so big and fate is so ingenious. Maybe one day we will meet again."

It's okay that Gu Yunji didn't say anything. When he said this, Zhang Cuiying's eyes instantly filled with tears: "Master Gu has been an official in Xuzhou Prefecture for less than three years. He has helped us so much. Now we haven't had time to repay you, so why are we leaving? It’s over…”

Everyone couldn't help but feel a little sad about parting: "Yes, Mr. Gu, we can't bear to leave you..."

Seeing that both of them were wiping away tears, Gu Yunji couldn't resist and couldn't persuade him at all. Fortunately, Chen Peishi said in time: "Okay, don't cry. It's a good thing for you to be promoted. This is a reward from the imperial court. Master Gu, let's do whatever it takes." When Man leaves office, everyone should be in harmony with each other. Do you want to send him away in tears?"

After hearing this, everyone quickly stopped crying and did not dare to show any more reluctance.Zhang Cuiying's eyes were red, and she looked at Chen Pei with a relaxed look on her face. She couldn't help but say, "You should think of the bright side. Speaking of which, you have been following Mr. Gu longer than all of us combined, and you are actually willing to watch him leave?" "

"Who said I have to watch Mr. Gu leave?" Chen Peishi said matter-of-factly, "I am your master's master and your assistant in official affairs. Naturally, I will follow him wherever he goes. This time you are going to arrive. Shaoxing takes office as the prefect, I will definitely follow him to Shaoxing." Gu Yunji looked surprised and said: "You want to follow me to Shaoxing Prefecture? But you are a native of Xuzhou Prefecture, and your parents are both here. Now, what will happen to your family and friends after you leave?"

Chen Peishi scratched his head and said, "Don't worry, sir. I have already discussed this matter with my family. Considering that you may be promoted this time and may not stay in Xuzhou Mansion, they all agree that I will follow you."

"I have an older brother above me. My parents are taken care of by my older brother. I can just go out and have a try. The Chen family has been defeated. Now we, the Chen family, are spit on when we walk on the road. I have become accustomed to being a master in the past few years. , I can’t find a suitable job in a short period of time, and I will easily be ostracized if I stay here, so I might as well follow you.”

Gu Yunji frowned slightly: "That's what I said. But Xuzhou Mansion is your home. You are still young now, and your parents are supported by brothers, so you feel that you have nothing to worry about. But one day you will get married and have children. When you are old, Then the leaves will fall and return to their roots. What will you do then? Will you return to Xuzhou alone again?"

Chen Peishi said: "Who said that only the place where you were born and raised is called home? Sir, you have become a prefect at a young age. You have a bright future. You will definitely become famous one day."

"I am by your side, no matter how bad it is. If I become successful in the future, I will bring my parents, brothers and sisters-in-law. Although we have changed places, the whole family is still reunited in harmony, so how can I What if there is no good outcome?"

Seeing that Gu Yunji was hesitant and still refused to agree, Chen Peishi simply said: "Anyway, I have made up my mind to rely on you. If you are not willing to take me, I will follow you secretly, even if I don't have money for travel expenses." , I have to go to Shaoxing Prefecture to beg for food along the way, you can figure it out."

Gu Yunji was amused by his rogue words, reached out and knocked his head, and said helplessly: "Well, I can't do anything with you. If you want to follow, just follow. But you must discuss it clearly with your family and make arrangements for your parents. Don’t just pay attention to everything, pat your butt and leave.”

Chen Peishi immediately beamed: "Don't worry, sir, I will arrange things at home."

While everyone was talking and laughing, Yan Zhengqian cautiously poked his head out from the corner. After much hesitation, he finally moved in front of the envoy and rubbed his hands in embarrassment: "... Mr. Envoy, I am here. The term of the governor of Xuzhou has also expired, I wonder... what arrangements does the court have for me?"

Seeing this, the smile on Gu Yunji's face slowly faded.

Speaking of Yan Zhengqian, Gu Yunji felt disgusted, but also admired him in some aspects.The chief envoy Pu Tingnan was sacked, and the entire southwestern officialdom was investigated. Yan Zhengqian, as a person closely connected with Pu Tingnan, was taken away and investigated several times, during which he was imprisoned for more than ten days.

However, I have to say that Yan Zhengqian is really an old fox. He cleaned up all the things he had done without revealing any traces. Later, I don’t know what tricks he used, but he came out unscathed and was not dismissed from office. He was not exiled and escaped from Pu Tingnan's case smoothly.

Gu Yunji was very puzzled by this and even wrote a letter asking Cheng Yan why.Cheng Yan replied that Yan Zhengqian was indeed very suspicious and that he was involved in many incidents involving Pu Tingnan. However, the Ministry of Punishment could not find any strong facts about his crime and there was insufficient evidence, so he had to be released.

Now Yan Zhengqian should be transferred after serving his term. If he can still be promoted after doing so many shameful things, Gu Yunji can only secretly regret that God has no eyesight.