suspected wife

After the opening of the yamen, all the people in the Qingchuan county yamen returned to their respective positions, and the bustle of the past resumed.

The yamen has been sealed for more than half a month, and naturally a lot of official duties have accumulated.

People come and go in front of the yamen every day, and the yamen servants walk in a hurry.

Yue Zhongyao has been busy for more than half a month, and went to the next county several times on business.Riding horses and galloping every day, my legs were worn out and hurt.

On the way to and from the teahouses, taverns, and food shops, all the food is tasteless.Go to the inn at night, don't care about it, just fall asleep when you enter the room.

Now that she is clearly by Jinniang's side, why is there no longer the deep-seated longing for tomorrow when she was fighting on the battlefield?

Yue Zhongyao's heart was so empty.

It was frighteningly empty, as if something was peeling away.It's like the people around you on the battlefield leave one by one and never see each other again.

In the end, only himself was left...

After more than half a month without knowing the morning and evening, Yue Zhongyao was returning to the Qingchuan county government office from the next county on business, and was told that he had a day off.

Yue Zhongyao was stunned.

One day.What can I do?

Yue Zhongyao's daughter's smiling face appeared in front of Yue Zhongyao's eyes, she raised her head like that, looked at him with a smile, and waited for him to hug her.

The corners of Yue Zhongyao's mouth raised involuntarily.

Suddenly, Jinniang's indifferent and alienated face flashed again, so indifferently, Gu Jing looked at him calmly, as if he was just a passerby...

Yue Zhongyao's eyes dimmed.

After all, this day is too short, one round trip on the road will be gone, and if you come back the next day, you may not be able to catch up with Shangya.I won't go back.

He turned around and was about to go outside the county government office when he was stopped by someone.

Hearing that the magistrate called him, Yue Zhongyao froze for a moment, then hurriedly turned and went to the backyard of the county government.

The office in the front yard of the county government office is where the magistrate and a group of yamen servants work, and the backyard is the residence of the magistrate's family.

It's not big, it's only half of the courtyard, and Zheng Zhixian lived with his wife and children crowded side by side.

"My lord, did you call me?" Yue Zhongyao was led into Zheng Zhixian's study.

"Oh. Zhongyao is here. Come, sit down." Zheng Zhixian said to Yue Zhongyao with a smile on his face.

Yue Zhongyao hurriedly shook his head and waved his hands: "The little one dare not."

"There is no need to be formal, this is not the front office. Just treat it as meeting an elder. Sit down, I have worked hard for you these days."

Yue Zhongyao wasn't too nervous to actually sit down.

Standing respectfully in front of the large desk, he saluted and said, "Your Excellency is serious. This is all a matter of the subordinate's duty."

County magistrate Zheng looked satisfied, nodded and said: "Well, you are very good. Nowadays, there are not many young people like you who are capable and willing to endure hardships and work hard."

Zheng Zhixian didn't know what he thought of, and he looked at Yue Zhongyao with a bit of appreciation.Seeing Yue Zhongyao's respectful expression, he nodded secretly.

He said to Yue Zhongyao: "Now I am very glad that you were recommended to the county government, which gave the county a capable subordinate. In the past year, the county has seen your performance and worked hard. Never pick and choose official duties , the county is very satisfied. There will be a future for you in the future, I am afraid that this small county government will not be able to keep you."

"My lord has over-rewarded, and my subordinates are terrified."

Yue Zhongyao still bowed his head, standing there respectfully, unable to see the expression on his face.

He was a little surprised, did the county magistrate take the wrong medicine?Baba came to him today to say this?

Seeing himself, Zheng Zhixian praised Yue Zhongyao a few words.This young man still looks normal.I feel more and more satisfied.

That's the kind of person he's looking for.

We all know that he is the number one in the county government, but before he took office, the second in command, Liu Xiancheng, and the third in command, Lin County Lieutenant, had managed the Qingchuan county government to a minimum.

Both of them are locals with his incomparable connections.Although those two were his subordinates, they respected him outwardly, but they didn't know what they were thinking in their hearts.

Then Liu Xiancheng is the father-in-law of Linxian Wei's sister-in-law. Together, the words of the two in the county government are sometimes more effective than what he said.

He has already served two consecutive terms in Qingchuan County, and no one has given him any credit, and he has no one on his own to help with matters. It is not easy for him to move up.

Ordinarily, it is possible to be a county lieutenant with Yue Zhongyao's ability, but he can't move the position of county magistrate for the time being, so he can only think of a way to the lower position.

The original head catcher was a member of County Captain Lin, but now the head catcher just happened to work hard and moved to a neighboring county as a county lieutenant.The position of the head catcher was emptied out.

Zheng Zhixian took another careful look at Yue Zhongyao.

He had investigated this candidate for a long time, although this Yue Zhongyao had never surrendered to him, but he had a good source of people in the county government, and he was also popular with the county magistrate and county magistrate.

Moreover, this person has a pure heart, and there are not so many twists and turns in his body. Although this kind of person will not become a loyal dog, at least he will not harm you.

Zheng Zhixian made up his mind, and said to Yue Zhongyao: "Zhongyao, you also know that Butou Sun has been promoted, and his seat is now vacant. I see that you are capable, and you are only better than Butou Sun. .I came to you just to ask you, would you like to take over the position of head catcher?"

Yue Zhongyao was startled and quickly raised his head.

"My lord, are you kidding me?"

The magistrate of Zheng gave Yue Zhongyao a displeased look: "You see how empty the county is? Is it okay to make fun of you?"

"Forgive me, my lord. This subordinate didn't mean that."

Yue Zhongyao was terrified.This county magistrate is deep in thought, and no one knows what he is thinking in his heart.

"Thank you, my lord, for your love. Although my subordinates have been fighting on the battlefield for four years, they don't have enough experience in management. There are dozens of people in the county government office and in the miscellaneous offices under it. The small ones are afraid of poor management, which will delay It's an adult's business."

Zheng Zhixian's face eased a little, and he laughed and said, "Don't worry, the world is safe now, there is nothing for you to do your best. The people below are easy to control, as long as your identity is revealed, the people below dare not refuse. Those who are dissatisfied unless they don’t want to stay in the county government.”

Yue Zhongyao took a quick look at Zheng County Magistrate who was sitting on a high-back chair: "My lord, it seems that Butou Sun recommended someone to the county captain... and there are many people who are more capable than his subordinates. Besides, they are all more capable than his subordinates." Work longer."

The magistrate of Zheng County hates that iron cannot be made into steel, and it is too late for others to grab it. What is the matter with this person, trying to push the opportunity away?

"Sun Butou recommended someone, and Lieutenant Lin also told me about it. It's just that this county didn't like you. This county prefers you, who is young, capable, and willing to endure hardships. You are crawling from the pile of dead people. Those who come out naturally know how to cherish the opportunity to live better than them. Only those who want to live hard can sit in this position."

Yue Zhongyao didn't really understand Zheng Zhixian's words.

But one thing is clear to him.Lieutenant Lin recommended to the county magistrate the candidate, and the magistrate recommended it.

The magistrate took a fancy to him instead.

Yue Zhongyao felt a little overwhelmed.

It's no secret that the magistrate and magistrate of the county are at odds with each other in the yamen.If he was the head catcher, wouldn't Lin Xianwei be able to eat him?

He just wants to prove to his wife that he is capable, that he has the ability to protect their wives and give them a better life.He works in the county government, at least no one would dare to bully them easily.

That's all he wanted.

Now to be caught in the middle.Should it or shouldn't it?

He is just a small person, offending anyone is not something he can bear.

The county magistrate probably also knew Yue Zhongyao's embarrassment, so he didn't rush him, just sat leisurely on the chair and sipped tea slowly.

Yue Zhongyao's forehead was sweating, and he was almost like a statue standing there.

Yue Zhongyao buried his head in thought for a while.After a long time, Fang raised his head and said to Zheng Zhixian: "I thank you for your love. I can't give you an answer to this matter now. Please allow me to think about it."

The county magistrate is not upset either.Putting down the teacup, he said, "Don't worry, you have a rest tomorrow, go back and think about it, and tell me your decision when you return to work the day after tomorrow."

After finishing speaking, he said earnestly: "Zhongyao, the county is aware of your ability, and the county just needs people like you."

Yue Zhongyao hurriedly said a few more polite words.Then he said goodbye and walked out.

Yue Zhongyao walked out of the county office with his head down, the words Zheng Zhixian said to him were still ringing in his ears.

His mind is a little confused.Fortunately, from this moment on.He has nothing to do for the time being.You can go back to the dormitory to rest, and you will have a day off tomorrow, just to catch up on sleep.

Yue Zhongyao stepped out of the county office, walked a dozen steps to the spacious street in front of the county office, when he heard someone calling him from behind.

"Brother Yue, Brother Yue, wait a moment..."

Yue Zhongyao stood still and listened, then he sighed and turned around.

He saw Liu Meiniang standing there a few steps away with a pleasant face, her face like a flower.

"Brother Yue, is it really you? Just now I asked the yamen servants at the gate, and they said you were not in the county government, so I thought I would not see you again. Fortunately, I was lucky to meet Brother Yue here."

Liu Meiniang trotted over, standing in front of Yue Zhongyao still panting slightly.The apricot yellow dress added a bit of color to her.

"are you looking for me?"

Liu Meiniang pursed her lips: "Brother Yue, why do you always talk to me in a business-like manner? It sounds like a stranger. I don't like it."

Yue Zhongyao sighed, tried to make his tone a little warmer, and asked again: "But your mother is not in good health?"

"No, no. It's my mother who has been talking about it for the past few days. She said that she was not able to go to your house to pay New Year's greetings to your uncles and aunts because of her poor health. She felt sorry. She made some food a few days ago and asked me to send it to the county government. , but I can’t always meet you. This time I finally met, Brother Yue, would you like to go with me to see my mother? She always talks about you, I will ask my mother to cook for you. "

After Liu Meiniang finished speaking, there was a little expectation in her eyes, and she looked at Yue Zhongyao.

Yue Zhongyao glanced at her and said after a long time: "Let's go."

Liu Meiniang followed behind with a happy face... (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

ps: This is to make up for yesterday.Later today.Thanks to jansam for being the third helmsman.Thank you for those who rewarded and voted these days.The list of thanks will be attached after sorting out, thank you all.