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Chapter 31 Riding a Tiger
  What Qiu Yuanshang hoped for most at this time was that someone would come forward and speak "just words" for him, so that he could go down the steps and say soft words to the princess. This page has been turned...

However, all the officials did not squint, and no one opened their mouths. The princess didn't look at him either.

After standing still for a moment, Qiu Yuanshang gritted his teeth, turned around, and strode out of the study.

A voice floated out from behind: "Qiu Dianshan can write his resignation and send it to the Ministry of Officials in the capital."

Qiu Yuanshang: "..."

Qiu Yuanshang almost burst into tears.

At that time, he was working as an eighth-rank junior official in the Ministry of Rites of the capital. It took a lot of money to fill the position of Nanyang Palace's chief cook. After that, the family came to Nanyang County and lived here for eight years. I have long been accustomed to life here. I am not busy with errands on weekdays, I have salary and rewards, and my life is leisurely.

What kind of madness did he have? He couldn't live a good life until he was so noisy that he was kicked out!
  The imperial court has regulations. Officials who resign must write down the reasons for their resignation, and the Ministry of Personnel will issue an official document after approval. He, the official representative of the royal palace, became a white man. From then on, he had two options, or he could return to his ancestral home and retire. Or go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to fill vacancies and run for office.

He was only forty-two years old, in his prime. How could he be willing to return to his hometown in despair? I want to fill the gap again, but I don’t know how much money it will cost. I am afraid that most of the wealth accumulated over the years will be lost.

The more Qiu Yuanshang thought about it, the sadder he became, and his steps became faster and faster. With the side courtyard in sight, he couldn't help but wipe his eyes. "Master Qiu," a charming voice suddenly sounded.

Qiu Yuanshang stopped reflexively.

I saw the charming Eunuch Zhao coming over with a gust of fragrance: "We have nothing to do and want to go out for a while. Mr. Qiu, can you come with us when you are free?"

Who wants to accompany a dead eunuch!

However, this dead eunuch was a confidant of Empress Dowager Zheng, and now he was a distinguished guest of the palace. He couldn't afford to offend him at all. Qiu Yuanshang forced out a slightly stiff smile: "Since Eunuch Zhao is so elegant, I will allow you to be my host and invite Eunuch Zhao out of the house for a visit."

Eunuch Zhao held Qiu Yuanshang's hand affectionately, winked and chuckled: "That will help Mr. Qiu."

Half an hour later, the study room meeting ended.

Just as the officials were about to get up and leave, they saw a tall young guard entering the study and reported: "For the princess, Qiu Dianshan has asked someone to prepare a carriage to accompany Eunuch Zhao on the trip. The carriage has just left. The palace.”

All the officials: "..."

He was furious and making a fuss before, but then he went to "serve" distinguished guests again. What kind of brain circuit is this?

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed, he smiled meaningfully, and he glanced at Chen Zhuo specifically: "If Qiu Dianshan goes to Chen Changshi to intercede today, Chen Changshi doesn't need to pay attention."

Chen Zhuo understood in his heart and nodded in agreement.

Feng Wenming held back his words and followed Chen Zhuo into the check-in room. After closing the door, he said in a low voice: "Qiu Dianshan has decided to leave after the commotion today. Now he goes to cater to Eunuch Zhao. What is his intention?"

Chen Zhuo was silent for a moment and then raised his eyes: "The princess took care of Commander Lu's horses yesterday and took care of Qiu Dianshan today. The city government is very sophisticated and has first-rate skills."

Feng Wenming also fell silent.

Isn't it? Yesterday, Lu Junma made a fool of himself in public, and today Qiu Dianshan made a mistake. They were all pitfalls dug by the princess. Wait for them to jump out, and then give them a fatal blow quietly.

Such scheming and tactics!

The princess is only ten years old!
  "I don't know whether I should be lucky or not." Feng Wenming sighed: "From now on, you and I must not ignore the princess, let alone underestimate her. She is our lord, not a little girl who can be fooled casually." Chen Zhuo raised his eyebrows and smiled : "This is the best for the princess. As the lord of a county, you must have courage and means. Following such a master, you will be more motivated."

Feng Wenming thought about it and smiled: "That makes sense."

On the other side, Wen An also went to Chen Mu's check-in room.

Wen Zhubu, who was like a saw-mouth gourd just now, now started to talk, and he was quite eloquent: "I can finally see it. The princess has long disliked Qiu Dianshan and wants to drive him away."

"You and I don't know Eunuch Zhao's temperament. The princess must have heard the prince mention it, so she sent Qiu Dianshan to accompany him. Those words she said at the banquet must have been intentional. There is always someone who will act as a mouthpiece. Qiu Dianshan Shan is also a careless person, so he just fell into the trap."

"I've been busy for half my life, and I just made the Seven-Pin Classic Meal. I was so happy that I lost my job. Now I'm afraid my intestines are full of regrets."

"You and I should be careful in our work from now on, and don't anger the princess. Especially you, you are still young, and your days as a errand will be long. Unlike me, I will be old after another year..."

"I'm going to do the errands that the princess just ordered today." Shen Mu looked up and said, "Aren't you going to do the errands?"

Wen An wiped his forehead and felt a headache: "There are a lot of errands, let's go now."

……

That night, Qiu Yuanshang put a long and flat brocade box in his sleeve and went to Chen Zhuo's side courtyard.

If the gift is not sent out, Chen Zhuo will not accept it. Instead, he said something that spoke to his heart: "Qiu Dianshan, you and I have been colleagues for several years, and we all know each other's temperament."

"In the past, when the prince was alive, you were quite respectful. Occasionally you made some omissions, but the prince didn't care about it."

"Now that the princess is in charge, it is time to establish her authority. You just jumped out at this time and offended the princess in front of everyone. Ask yourself, no one can tolerate it."

"The princess is kind-hearted and allows you to write your resignation and leave with dignity. It won't be too difficult for you to go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs to fill the vacancy in the future. Otherwise, the princess will publicize what you did today and what you said. What kind of shame do you have?" He would also offend Eunuch Zhao. "

"Eunuch Zhao can speak well in front of the Queen Mother. I'll give you some eye drops. What else can you do?"

"Now that you're like this, don't even think about looking back. This can't just be solved by apologizing. It's better to work somewhere else!"

Qiu Yuanshang's mind was completely clear at this time, with a look of regret on his face and tears in his eyes: "I don't know why I went crazy today. I regret it so much that my intestines are blue now."

Chen Zhuo sighed sympathetically and whispered: "I have a personal relationship with Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I will write a letter and send it. It may be of some help to you when you go to run for office."

Qiu Yuanshang wiped his eyes: "Thank you Chen Changshi." Before leaving, he asked with the last glimmer of hope: "Do I really have to leave?"

Chen Zhuo sighed: "It's hard to get off the tiger. If you don't leave, I'm afraid it won't work."

Qiu Yuanshang's tears fell immediately.

An eight-foot-tall man who cries and wipes his eyes can see nowhere. Chen Zhuo endured his nausea and coaxed Qiu Yuanshang away. Then he sighed silently at Qiu Yuanshang's retreating back.

He was so arrogant and proud that day when he took in two beauties from Commander Lu. What's the use of regretting now, it's time!

(End of this chapter)