Female supporting role in the lean years: eating melon with the front foot, counterattack with the b

Chapter 162
"Look at this, he just left without saying a word." Tao's mother muttered a little unhappy, although she knew that Tao's father was busy with something.But in the end there was some dissatisfaction.

"Grandpa is afraid he's in an emergency." Song Yunxi hurriedly comforted him.

"You just have to say something if something is urgent!" Tao's mother felt aggrieved. She knew very well that Tao's father didn't care about her at all.

That's why she had this attitude. When she first got married, she would explain everything to her wherever she went.

Song Yunxi really couldn't answer this, so Song Yunxi could only eat the rice in the bowl in silence.

And Tao's father here just arrived at the Yamen and saw the noble young master sitting in the backyard.

He knelt down and saluted, "I have met the fourth prince."

"No gifts! I'm here for a private visit incognito. I don't want others to know my identity. From now on, just call me Fourth Young Master."

When Tao's father heard this, he raised his head and saw the young master sitting upright, dressed in rich brocade clothes. While talking, he casually turned the white jade fingers on his hand.

Although he spoke in a gentle tone, there was a sense of majesty embedded in it for no apparent reason.

"My slave obeys the order." Tao's father bowed respectfully and replied.

"Well, Magistrate Tao, right! I'm new to this place, why don't you give me a good introduction." The fourth prince leaned back and said casually.

"Why don't I take you for a nice walk?" Tao's father was not sure why the fourth prince came, and he didn't know what the fourth prince wanted to do.I could only ask cautiously.

"That's it! That's good. I'll go take a look too. I heard that your county is the only one guarding the city gate. It's rare for these people to be bloody." The fourth prince thought of the previous investigation and said with slight appreciation.

Tao's father lowered his head severely. It was difficult for him to accept these words.Fortunately, the fourth prince didn't want him to pick it up.

The fourth prince stepped out and the guards around him quickly followed.Father Tao wanted to go to the fourth prince, but there were guards on both sides of the fourth prince.

I had no choice but to follow behind and wipe the cold sweat from my face.I secretly thought that there should be nothing for this man to scratch his tail.

It's just that the fourth prince seemed to have been invited, and as soon as he arrived, he went straight to the place where the files were usually kept.

As he read through the books one by one, Tao's father did not dare to disturb him and could only stand aside silently, not daring to disturb him.It's just that his expression was a little stiff when his eyes casually glanced at the file on the table.

Fortunately, the fourth prince only glanced at it briefly and put the case down after a while.

He praised, "Master Tao is very careful in his work, and the case report is very beautiful. It is pleasing to look at. I heard that Master Tao used to be a disciple of the Tang family?"

"Thank you, Fourth Prince, for your compliment. In the past, this slave did serve as a retainer of the head of the Tang family." Tao's father replied respectfully, without denying it.

"Oh, yes! That young master is now the head of the family. Think about it, he was still my companion before. Time flies so fast!" the fourth prince said with emotion.

"I wonder if the Fourth Prince has anything for the servant to do. It's just your order." Father Tao lowered his head and asked respectfully.

The fourth prince raised his lips and smiled, which made Father Tao stunned for a moment.

The fourth prince's appearance is quite similar to that of a boy or a girl, and he is considered good-looking among women.

When he was a child, he was often misunderstood as a girl, and he was often very distressed by this.

Later, he simply kept a cold face and looked much more serious.But when he smiles, he is still stunning.

Maybe he noticed something strange about Tao's father, and the fourth prince's face turned cold.

Father Tao immediately came to his senses and did not dare to look down.

The fourth prince was very satisfied with his sensibleness and couldn't help but praise, "Master Tao is a man of great talent!"

"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty the Prince." Father Tao bowed his head and returned. "Come here and do something for me." The fourth prince waved his hand, lowered his head and whispered in his ear.

After hearing this, Father Tao was so frightened that he stood upright and hurriedly waved his hands, "No, no, no, I don't dare."

"Hey, Mr. Tao, what are you afraid of when I have this prince? If something happens, you can just push me and say it is my prince's order. My father will definitely not make it difficult for you." The fourth prince promised. said.

When Father Tao heard this, he became confused.Because of this.If he doesn't handle it well, I'm afraid the entire Tao family will be affected.

The fourth prince Xu noticed Tao's reluctance and said directly, "You have to do this even if you don't. This is my prince's order."

Father Tao obviously relaxed when he heard what the fourth prince said, and gave the key to the granary to the fourth prince with a troubled expression.

The fourth prince glanced at the attendant, who nodded knowingly.He accepted the key to the granary handed over by Father Tao.

The fourth prince patted Father Tao on the shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Master Tao, I am very optimistic about you."

Father Tao smiled bitterly, he didn't want this kind of attention at all.But he was even more confused about what the fourth prince was here to do.

Why do you need the key to the granary? The most fierce competition in the court has always been between the eldest prince and the third prince.

The fourth prince's maternal family is not obvious, and his performance on weekdays is not outstanding.

But what good can a county’s granary be used for?Father Tao couldn't figure it out.

The fourth prince didn't mean to explain to him, but laughed. "I have long heard that Mr. Tao is fair and honest. I think he should live and work in peace and contentment under his rule. Why don't you take me for a walk on the street?"

"I'm a slave. I'll take you there right now." Tao's father hurriedly lowered his head and said respectfully.

"Hey, Mr. Tao, remember to call me Fourth Young Master when you go out. Don't forget." The Fourth Prince said slightly unhappy.

"Yes, yes, I accept the order." Tao's father wiped the non-existent sweat from his face and responded quickly.

The fourth prince glanced at Tao's father.Then he strode out of the government office, and the guards behind him quickly followed.

Tao's father quickly winked at the standing catcher.

The catcher understood and hurriedly left through the back door with the Yamen servant.Go ahead and clear the place and leave some sensible people to pretend, because you may not be able to make it in time.

Father Tao suppressed his worries and walked up with a smile again.This time, he was lucky enough to stand next to the fourth prince, and he would respectfully explain to him wherever he went.

When he saw the head catcher hiding in the dark and gesturing at him, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

When he spoke, his tone was obviously more confident.

Sure enough, although there were still some pedestrians on the street, there were far fewer people than before.

Moreover, most of the people on the road were neatly dressed, and many of them were family members of the government.

Father Tao finally felt relieved. The fourth prince didn't notice anything. After all, the scene was the same no matter where he went.

The Fourth Prince has long been used to it in his world.The poor are the poorest and that's all.

The fourth prince couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the passers-by, "There are really many poor people in our Jin Dynasty!"

Father Tao smiled awkwardly after hearing this and could only agree.Could it be that he was told truthfully that the poor people mentioned by the fourth prince were actually families with good conditions?

(End of this chapter)