As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 154 The Pot of Thieves is Like Love
"Ok?"

"who are you?"

This guy is quite handsome!
Niu Huilan noticed a strange gaze, turned around and looked at Mingchen and his group.

Xiao Xinyue was half-hidden, and the guards behind her acted as attendants. Only Mingchen, with his handsome appearance, like a rich young man, was the most dazzling.

She walked over with a swaying figure, her posture graceful, and the green bamboo necklace around her neck sparkled in the sun.

The strong scent of powder hit Mingchen in the face, and he unconsciously took half a step back.

"Scholar, have we met somewhere before?"

She didn't recognize Mingchen's face, but she always felt that the other person's eyes were familiar to her.

Mingchen: ...

Xiao Xinyue beside him also looked at Mingchen.

This woman is not ugly, but isn’t she a little old?
He looks to be at least thirty years old.

"Cough cough~"

Mingchen twitched the corner of his mouth and shook his head, saying, "I have never met Madam before. I'm afraid Madam has recognized the wrong person."

He will never admit his dark past.

But it was beyond his expectation. After just half a year of not seeing each other, this sister had liposuction?

The person in front of me has a slim figure and a beautiful face. She wears bright clothes, has gold and jade bracelets in her hands, has heavy makeup on her face, and is dressed very flashily. When she walks on the street, she often attracts the attention of some men.

The aesthetic remains the same as always.

If it wasn't Qingzhu, Mingchen wouldn't have recognized it.

Is this fat guy really a potential stock?

He remembered that when he first gave Qingzhu to him, this person didn't look like this?

The outline of the lady in front of me can vaguely be seen in her original appearance, but her figure and whole person have completely changed.

The kind-hearted and plump elder sister turned into a graceful beauty in half a year?
Is all this wealth and energy turned into fat?
Qingzhu was born in the wrong era!

In another era, wouldn’t he be the Green Bamboo Emperor?
"Oh?"

Niu Huilan was a little suspicious: "Really?"

Half a year has passed, and everything has changed. Now when she walks on the street, she often receives envious and admiring glances.

After getting the treasure, as the nights passed, she gradually became brighter, her weight decreased day by day, and she often had wonderful dreams, often dreaming of a handsome young man in green clothes.

Gradually, she became more beautiful.

Her life turned upside down and she changed. Men were chasing after her and even her husband, who originally didn't like her, fell in love with her again.

However, after climbing out of the trough, she no longer likes these hypocritical supporters.

Instead, she missed the little beggar who gave her the bamboo. His lively eyes were particularly attractive. He was the only one who praised her beauty at that time.

She searched all the streets, but could never find the elf-like beggar again.

Mingchen looked at Qingzhu and asked softly, "How are you these days?"

"what?"

"Uh... it's good."

Niu Huilan was stunned and a little confused.

Why did this stranger suddenly ask her this?
Is he like any other man?
It seems that my charm is truly incomparable.

she thought to herself.

"Sir, I'm fine."

Qingzhu's voice sounded in Mingchen's ears.

Compared to her fat sister who has changed a lot, Qingzhu seems to have not changed much.

Mingchen didn't even know if this guy was being sarcastic.

"Thank you, sir, for sending me to your wife."

'The lady is fine.'

"Qingzhu wants to transform as soon as possible and stay with her forever."

The green bamboo pendant worn by Niu Huilan around her neck trembled slightly, flashing with fluorescent light.

Mingchen: ...

Are you feeling good again?

The information conveyed by Qingzhu was so explosive that Mingchen was speechless.

He didn't know what Qingzhu had experienced in the past six months.

I felt a little guilty at first, but judging by the result, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, so it seems not so bad.

The other party did not cause him any trouble, but thanked him instead.

Is this considered marriage first, love later?
Did he poison the beautiful heart of a little demon?

Mingchen had a feeling that some messy code was running strangely on its own.

"as long as you are happy."

He smiled dryly at the other party and said with a cupped hand: "I wish you happiness."

Niu Huilan:?

"Eno."

you?

What do you mean?
Is he talking to himself?
This guy is quite handsome, but his personality is a bit strange.

"Thank you, sir."

After saying a few ambiguous words, Mingchen and his group parted ways with Niu Huilan.

"Did you do something wrong?"

Xiao Xinyue turned her head and looked at Mingchen with interest.

She rarely saw this playboy, who was always at ease in dealing with anything, make such a strange expression.

Something must have happened that shocked him.

Mingchen shook his head and sighed: "The thief's pot is like love~"

Xiao Xinyue:?

Mingchen shrugged: "Your Highness, please don't talk nonsense. Chen never does anything wrong~"

Xiao Xinyue: ...

Yes, as long as you are thick-skinned enough and don’t feel guilty, then there will be no guilt.

Xiao Xinyue felt that with this guy's moral level, it would be difficult for him to feel guilty about doing anything wrong.

Xiao Xinyue ordered several servants to go shopping, while Xiao Xinyue and Mingchen arrived at the gate of another mansion.

…A gentle breeze blew through the old willow tree in the yard, and its branches swayed gently.

Old Zhang leaned back in his chair, quietly looking at the blue sky above his head.

He has been living quite well recently. Although the court is in turmoil and chaos is breaking out in various places, his place is peaceful.

Over the past six months, due to the turmoil in the imperial court, the central government's control over the local governments has been repeatedly reduced.

Instead, he took advantage of the chaos and removed the troublesome nails one by one.

In name, he was a small county magistrate, but in reality, his power had permeated the entire state and he controlled the entire state. He also had some secretly raised troops disguised as bandits.

As a small local official, he has done everything he can.

Despite being filthy, there were still rumors in the city that he had accepted bribes, but he had a clear conscience.

Although his life was not frugal, it was not extravagant either. The money he earned through illegal means was used for legitimate purposes, and he did not think he had done anything wrong.

Even his own son still resents him.

Half a year passed, and he would think of the young man who had the world in his eyes from time to time.

From time to time, he would ponder the boastful remarks made by the other party at the dinner table.

What the other party said sounded like a scam from the Arabian Nights, but... it was inexplicably believable.

Now the chaotic times are about to come, and the battle for power without blades has begun.

The end of this little county magistrate's life is foreseeable.

But he had a vague feeling that his fate should not be like this.

Judging by the time, if they take this road, the Second Princess's group... should be here soon.

The wind blows on my face and the clouds float in the sky.

"Sir, two people want to see you."

The guard's voice broke the tranquility here.

"Ok?"

Zhang Boxing raised his eyebrows: "Who?"

"Two people, one is a young man. He said his last name was 'Chen'. He met you six months ago. I just need to report it to you and you will know."

"List?"

Zhang Boxing stood up suddenly: "Please let them in!"

……

"Long time no see, Master Zhang, how are you?"

Mingchen raised his teacup, took a sip of tea, and looked at the person in front of him with a smile.

"Hey~"

The old man laughed and said, "I'm fine. Brother Chen, you've been gone for half a year, so what?"

A simple "brother" brought the two closer together.

"Or, should I call you Mingchen?"

Chen Ming, turned upside down, is Mingchen.

If Mingchen goes to the capital, he will surely stir up a storm and become famous throughout the world.

After just half a day of spending time together, Zhang Boxing had confidence in him.

But as time passed, the stone fell into the sea without causing any waves. No one heard of any genius named Chen Ming. Instead, Mingchen's reputation spread.

It just happened to be a scholar preparing for an imperial examination, and he just happened to have made his mark in the past six months. Everything pointed to the same person.

The bad boy even played a trick on him.

Zhang Boxing was not a fool. After a quick thought, he guessed Mingchen's identity.

"Hahaha~ It's safer to use a trumpet when you go out."

Mingchen was thick-skinned and didn't feel embarrassed at having his lie exposed. He simply bowed to Zhang Boxing and said, "I am Mingchen. I hope Master Zhang will forgive me."

Zhang Boxing nodded, then shifted his gaze to look at Xiao Xinyue on the other side: "Presumably, this is the Second Prince."

The traitor wanted by the imperial court is now sitting safely in the county magistrate's mansion.

You are such a clever old fellow.

Xiao Xinyue nodded slightly. "As expected of you, Master Zhang. Seeing is believing. I am Xiao Xinyue."

This county magistrate is indeed quite capable.

It’s a pity to live in such a small place.

"Hahaha~"

Zhang Boxing quickly waved his hand: "I am just an unknown county magistrate, how can I deserve such an evaluation?"

I guess it's Mingchen who should speak well of him.

This is where the disputes in officialdom come from. You help me and I help you.

The good-intentioned investment relationship that began half a year ago has now borne fruit.

Zhang Boxing knew very well that if he joined Xiao Xinyue's camp, if the other party succeeded in the future, he would definitely be valued and able to display his talents.

"Master Zhang, half a year ago, Chen told you about this opportunity to realize your ambitions."

Mingchen raised his head and looked at him with a smile: "Now, it's right in front of us!"

He now wants the old man to express his opinion.

What you think in your heart is not important for now, at least you have to have an attitude.

Zhang Boxing was shocked as he looked at the two young men in front of him, whose combined age was not even as old as himself.

Then he stood up with a serious look on his face.

"Now the traitor Dong has usurped the throne, and the blood-stained robes have rebelled. The world is in chaos. Fortunately, a wise ruler has broken free from the cage and preserved the flame of hope for our dynasty."

He saluted with both hands and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, I am an incompetent old minister, but I am willing to serve you like a shrew! One day, I will eliminate the rebels and restore peace to the world!"

At any time, investing in original shares is the most profitable.

Zhang Boxing couldn't stand the leader of the forces in Kyoto.

But now, looking at these two extraordinary and fallen people, he believed that they could make a name for themselves.

"it is good!"

"Good good!"

"Master Zhang is willing to help me, it is really like adding wings to a tiger!"

There are bad boys, bad old men, and a rebellious princess. There is not a single good person in the whole room.

They get along quite harmoniously.

(End of this chapter)