Chapter 3

There is a giant Buddha in Lin'an, and it is none other than the new county magistrate Xiao Chengfeng.

Some people say that he is just a seventh-rank sesame official, how can he be regarded as a great Buddha.

Those who knew it laughed, who do you think he is?His father is the current prime minister, and his sister is the current empress, so he is the uncle of the country!

Someone asked again, the Xiao family has a great career, why didn't the only legitimate son get an official and half noble in the capital, and ran to Lin'an to become the magistrate of the county?

This has to start two months ago——

As for Xiao Chengfeng, he was born so well, with distant mountain brows and peach blossom eyes, he really looks like a young man with a pretty face, and Pan Anlang is suave and suave.If you have nothing to do, go out and walk around casually, and the handkerchief you receive can open a silk and satin room.

With a prominent family background and a dignified appearance, anyone would think that he should have a bright future.It's a pity that such a beautiful person is a dude, he listens to music and amuses birds all day long, hangs around the streets and wine alleys, doing nothing, not thinking about making progress.This Prime Minister Xiao beat and scolded, but he was soft and begged for mercy at the time, and he messed around as much as he wanted afterwards, blowing his father's beard and staring with anger, and simply ignored him.Don't count on things like Guangyao's lintel, absurdity is absurd, as long as you don't do anything outrageous, Prime Minister Xiao doesn't bother to bother with him.

As time passed, Xiao Chengfeng grew up to seventeen, the age at which he could discuss marriage.People say that when you start a family and start a career, a man with a family will naturally settle down.Mrs. Xiao heard this by chance, and thought of proposing marriage to her son. Coincidentally, before she could send someone to inquire, someone came to her door to propose a marriage.It turned out that a few days ago, the granddaughter of Taifu Sun's family was boating on the lake, and happened to catch a glimpse of Xiao Chengfeng sitting in the gazebo.

Sun Taifu is the teacher of two generations of emperors. He is upright and has a high reputation in the court. On weekdays, the most favored one is his own granddaughter.Although he didn't like Xiao Chengfeng's playful character, but he couldn't resist his granddaughter's insistence, so he went to the door to discuss marriage, thinking that after getting married, he would help Master Xiao take care of this useless son.

Mrs. Xiao met Ms. Sun, and felt that she was well educated and reasonable, and she was as quiet as an orchid, and she was very appreciative.At this time, knowing that the Sun family wanted to get married, Mrs. Xiao couldn't help being overjoyed, she immediately sent someone to report to Prime Minister Xiao, and called her son, thinking that it would be better to finalize the marriage.Unexpectedly, his own son made a big fuss because of this incident.

At that time, Xiao Chengfeng was lying drunk in a wine shop drinking and having fun with the group of children from the aristocratic family. The young man came to find him and said that the Sun family wanted to get married.Before he got up, everyone laughed and said that Mr. Xiao is very lucky, Miss Sun can be regarded as the most talented woman in the capital Yunyun.Xiao Chengfeng was in the middle of his drunkenness, he curled his lips and smiled, what's the use of a talented woman, how can a piano, chess, calligraphy and painting compare with four or two on his chest, compared to Miss Sun, I prefer Xieyuhua like Yangliu.

This was originally a joke, but somehow it reached the ears of the old lady Fu and Ms. Sun.Who is Yangliu?That's the oiran of Zuifenglou, the best geisha, with a strange fragrance and unparalleled beauty, who has attracted the souls of many good men.But no matter how much Yang Liu pleases men, her identity is there after all.It doesn't matter if you, Xiao Chengfeng, don't marry, but if you compare a lady from an official family with a famous prostitute, isn't that a slap in the face?
Miss Sun was extremely sad and indignant, and she dragged Bai Ling to seek death, and Taifu Sun managed to comfort his granddaughter.Then I went to the court to read a book by Prime Minister Xiao, bluntly saying that he has no way to teach his children, and he is too deceitful. Justice.The emperor was very helpless, ordinarily this was not a big deal, but the old lady is his respected teacher, and the respected teacher is going to return home angrily, this should be appeased, it must be appeased.One end is his respected teacher, and the other end is the queen's younger brother, neither side is easy to offend.

The emperor was in a dilemma, and happened to see the death of a county magistrate in Lin'an. With a wave of the ink pen, he easily stuffed Xiao Chengfeng to the top of Lin'an.The old matriarch calmed down, and knew that the emperor had given him enough face, so he knelt down to thank the emperor; Prime Minister Xiao was worried that his son would not be a good man, so he would like him to go to experience it, so naturally he thanked the Lord Long En; Huang Shengming.Everyone was happy and harmonious, only Xiao Chengfeng was crying and unwilling to go to Lin'an with his servant.

It's been two months since he came here, except for his parents' grievances, stealing chickens and young cattle, Xiao Chengfeng has not encountered any major crimes.Every day when I have nothing to do, I go around to inspect the people's sentiments. Everyone knows that this young county magistrate is not only handsome, but also has a lot of background and is unmarried. Many girls have thought about him.Those who send flowers and handkerchiefs, invite those who meet by chance, in the words of Xiao Liu'er, where there is a son, there is a young girl.

At dusk, Gu Ruo took Xiao Wu by the hand and beat the yamen's drum.

"It's time to come!" Mr. Liu exclaimed secretly. As the saying goes, "A new official takes office with three fires."Seeing Mr. Xiao's expression getting more and more sad, Mr. Liu was really afraid that he would make something wrong because of his boredom. The superior told him to take a good look at Mr. Xiao. If something happened to him, he really couldn't bear it.

Master Liu caressed the two mustaches on his lips, and hurried into the inner hall to look for Xiao Chengfeng, showing a row of big yellow teeth, and smiling brightly: "My lord, someone is beating the drum to complain!"

"Oh?" The person who spoke had red lips, white teeth, charming eyes like silk, and a gorgeous dress and jade crown. He was as handsome as an immortal.He half leaned on the bamboo couch, took a sip of sake and raised his lips, "Do you know who it is and what kind of grievance it is?"

Master Liu bent down and poured wine for him, nodded respectfully and said: "The drummer is the widow of West Street, Miss Gu. She didn't say anything wrong, just said that she has something urgent to see you."

"Did you become a widow this time?" Xiao Chengfeng chuckled lightly, squinted at Mr. Liu, then went to drink again, "Master, please ask me well this time, don't come looking for me because of the loneliness of the boudoir. That Miss Gao who came here last time, with a voice like Hong Zhong and a body as big as a cow, she rushed forward as soon as she met her, tsk tsk...my waist was almost broken by her, master, do you still remember?"

"Little one, remember, remember." Master Liu was sweating coldly behind his back, afraid that the adults would be displeased.Since your lord came to Lin'an, many young ladies came to report the crime at night, just to see your lord more often, Master Liu is no stranger to it.That Miss Gao is the beloved daughter of a local gentry, her family is rich and powerful, and she wholeheartedly loves County Magistrate Xiao. She came that night and said that she wanted to report the crime, and secretly gave Mr. Liu a lot of money.Master Liu took the money and brought her to see the adults, thinking that it was just the little girl talking about love.Unexpectedly, Miss Gao lost control when she saw the lord, and before she could react, the lord was thrown to the ground by her, and the two yamen servants put in a lot of effort, but they couldn't pull her up...

Thinking of this, Master Liu couldn't help shivering, quickly wiped off his sweat, and said with a smirk, "Don't worry, my lord, that Sister Gu is as slender as a willow, and she is so delicate and unparalleled, she will definitely not act rudely."

Xiao Chengfeng stood up, raised his eyebrows and asked, "You mean, this Miss Gu is a beautiful little widow?"

Master Liu saw that he was interested, he grinned and said, "Exactly."

"Why are you still standing there?" Xiao Chengfeng waved his hand, glared at him reproachfully, and said, "Hurry up and bring him up!"

"Yes, my lord!" Master Liu got the order and ordered outside loudly, "Bring Sister Gu in!"

Gu Ruo walked into the lobby with the bone soup, and Xiao Wu followed behind her, holding her skirt tightly with two small hands, and looked around timidly.Seeing Xiao Chengfeng was looking at himself with a smile, he hurriedly lowered his head, and looked up at him after a while, his big eyes were full of curiosity.Xiao Chengfeng saw the child's naive look, and the smile on his face was even bigger, he nodded with him, and then looked at Gu Ruo.The woman is about fifteen or sixteen years old. She has no makeup on her plain face, but she has a natural charm, which is really beautiful.With such a pale face, the little girl is supposed to be shy and pleasant, and I feel pity for her, but she doesn't feel like that.Although her figure is weak, her eyes are very indifferent, standing in the middle of the lobby with her back straight, holding a pot of soup with a solemn expression.

Sensing the other party's gaze, Gu Ruo didn't dodge, and looked at him calmly.The man was tall and tall, and his appearance was indeed outstanding. At first glance, he was amazed, and the astonishment lasted for a moment. After all, in Gu Ruo's eyes, the skulls had the same structure, so it was nothing unusual.

Seeing the two staring at each other, neither of them said a word, there was a feeling of affection in it.Mr. Liu frowned, secretly thinking something was going on, and winked at Gu Ruo, his tone was very gentle: "Sister Gu, why don't you kneel down when you see your lord!"

"No need." Xiao Chengfeng came back to his senses, glanced at the soup, and asked, "Miss, is there something wrong?" The lady who came here on weekdays really didn't bring food, this little widow also has intentions, could it be possible Did you make ribs soup specially to subdue your stomach?
Master Liu is the best at observing words and expressions, and he knows that he cares when the adults glance over the bone soup. He also thinks that this little widow is really scheming and knows how to cook to please the adults.Thinking in his heart, he said with a smile on his face: "My lord is busy with official duties, and he handles things diligently every day. It's really hard. It's no wonder that Sister Gu has the heart to make soup for your lord. It shows that your lord is deeply loved by the people. But this soup seems to be cold, I'll ask someone to warm it up." Master Liu said that he was going to pick up the soup, but he didn't want Gu Ruo to let go, but looked at him coolly, with a strange expression.

"Sister Gu, what do you mean?" Could it be that you want to hand it over to your lord?Master Liu was about to let go, but Gu Ruo stuffed the pot of broth into his hand, and turned to Xiao Chengfeng, "Your Excellency, it is clear that I really came here for this pot of bone broth."

Xiao Chengfeng hooked the corners of his lips, and said with excuses: "You will not be rewarded for your merits, and the girl is willing to accept Xiao, but this soup is not for you to eat."

"My lord really can't eat..." Gu Ruo responded.

Master Liu was a little annoyed, and scolded loudly: "Bold and stubborn girl, is there anything in the world that adults can't eat?"

Gu Ruo didn't care about this, and continued to Xiao Chengfeng with a calm face: "I don't know if there is anything in the world that adults can't eat, but I know that this human bone is not something adults should eat."

"What did you say?" Xiao Chengfeng's expression changed, his eyes suddenly widened, and he hesitated pointing to the pot of broth, "You mean, there are human bones in this pot of bone soup?"

(End of this chapter)

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