The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

Zhang Dekai watched as Grandpa Qin stood motionless, looking quite troubled, but his hands, hidden in his sleeves, were secretly rubbing his fingers together.

This action clearly indicates that she is asking him for something in return.

Zhang Dekai was furious, but dared not retaliate.

Don't underestimate someone just because they're a doorman; it depends on whose doorman they are.

Even a dog kept by the county magistrate is more precious than that of an ordinary person, let alone someone who works for the magistrate.

He gritted his teeth and searched his entire body, but couldn't find a single copper coin.

Zhang Dekai looked embarrassed and could only force a smile:

"Master Qin, as you can see, I've encountered a terrible calamity today and I truly have no money on me... Please let me in first. Once this matter is settled, I will personally come to apologize to you, without hesitation!"

But who is Grandpa Qin?

That's the kind of person who won't act until they see a clear benefit!

No money?

"I'm sorry," Old Master Qin said, spreading his hands in a businesslike manner, "My master is resting. Even the Emperor himself would have to wait outside."

He waved his hand dismissively, as if shooing away a fly: "Go back, go back. Come back to see the master when you're ready."

As he spoke, Grandpa Qin reached out to close the door.

"Don't!"

Zhang Dekai panicked and instinctively stuck one foot through the crack in the door.

"Bang!"

The door slammed shut, trapping his ankle.

"ah!!"

Zhang Dekai screamed in pain, tears streaming down his face.

Grandpa Qin's face was full of anger, and he was about to scold the other party.

Say it's too late, then it's fast,

Zhang Dekai, quick as a flash, snatched a jade pendant from his waist and shoved it into Old Master Qin's hand, saying urgently:

"Master Qin! This is a jade pendant passed down through my family. Please accept it! I also hope you can help me by informing them of this!"

Grandpa Qin weighed the jade pendant in his hand, then looked down at its quality. It was warm and translucent, clearly worth a lot of money.

So the profanity that was on the tip of his tongue was immediately swallowed back down.

The next second, his face instantly lit up with a bright smile, and he grabbed Zhang Dekai's hand, acting as intimately as if they were brothers:

"Hey, Brother Dekai! What are you doing? It's only natural for brothers like us to help each other out, right? Talking about money is just being formal!"

Zhang Dekai stared at him speechlessly, inwardly rolling his eyes: Talking about money is beneath you? Then give me back the jade pendant, you bastard!

Who would have thought that Old Master Qin, despite his words of loyalty...

His hand skills are quite impressive.

Before he could finish speaking, he swiftly stuffed the jade pendant into his crotch.

The movement was so swift and the location so indecent that even if Zhang Dekai wanted to back out, he wouldn't dare reach out and grab it.

But then again,

Although Grandpa Qin was greedy, he did things for money.

Even in this one aspect, he surpasses countless people!

Then, he nodded to Zhang Dekai and said, "You wait here."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the courtyard by himself.

Zhang Dekai was left standing alone outside the gate, waiting anxiously.

Not long after,

With a creak, the door opened again.

Grandpa Qin poked his head out and waved to him: "Come with me."

Zhang Dekai was overjoyed and quickly straightened his clothes.

Actually, given his disheveled appearance...

Whether you tidy up your clothes or not, they all look the same.

Then, he followed closely behind Grandpa Qin and walked into the courtyard.

Grandpa Qin led Zhang Dekai through a maze of turns until they arrived at the backyard.

County Magistrate Qian Youde was seen lying on a bamboo recliner, enjoying the cool air.

Behind him stood two young women, each wearing only a thin gauze bodice, fanning him.

There was also a screen standing next to it.

Zhang Dekai had just walked in.

The rustling sound of clothes being put on could be heard coming from behind the screen.

A moment later, a woman with a curvaceous figure emerged from behind the screen.

Her face still had a lingering blush, and she held a celadon bowl filled with fresh milk.

Upon seeing Qian Youde, Zhang Dekai immediately knelt down with a thud, crying out:

"Lord Qian! I beg you to do me justice!"

To everyone's surprise, Qian Youde didn't even lift his eyelids, but just lazily opened his mouth.

The young woman who emerged from behind the screen quickly stepped forward, picked up the celadon bowl, and carefully brought the rim of the bowl to his lips, personally feeding him the drink.

Qian Youde took a sip, smacked his lips, savored the taste, then frowned, looking displeased, and said:

Have you been eating spicy food lately?

The young woman's face turned pale, and she knelt down with a thud, trembling as she said:

"Your Excellency...this humble servant...this humble servant..."

"Don't you know that eating spicy food affects the taste?"

Qian Youde looked disgusted and waved his hand, saying, "You're being punished by not eating for two days. Go now."

The young woman felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly kowtowed and retreated.

Qian Youde then sat up from the recliner, picked up the bowl of fresh milk and took another sip, then lazily turned his head to look at Zhang Dekai kneeling on the ground.

This sight immediately startled him.

"puff!"

The mouthful of fresh milk that he hadn't yet swallowed sprayed out, landing squarely on Zhang Dekai's head and face.

"Who is this? He's so ugly."

Qian Youde covered his nose, waved his hand dismissively, and said, "Old Qin, what kind of doorman are you? Letting all sorts of beggars in? Throw them out right now!"

Zhang Dekai looked horrified.

I never expected that I would be kicked out as soon as I met Lord Qian.

He quickly raised his head and hurriedly identified himself:

"Lord Qian! It's me, Zhang Dekai! When I passed the imperial examination, you praised me for my youthful promise!"

"Yeah?"

Qian Youde scratched his head, looking puzzled, and asked, "Did I say that?"

Qian Youde squinted and thought for a moment.

Oh, I remember now.

He did indeed say that he was "young and promising".

However, this wasn't said to Zhang Dekai alone.

This was said to everyone who passed the imperial examination.

As for who Zhang Dekai is? He's long forgotten about him.

"Old Qin, what are you standing there for?"

Qian Youde waved his hand impatiently, "Get this brat out of here right now! He's an eyesore!"

Zhang Dekai looked desperate.

Little did he expect that his revenge plan would end before it even began.

At this point, we have to mention our doorman, Uncle Qin.

They take the money and actually do the job.

He moved closer to Qian Youde, lowered his voice, and whispered:

"Sir, you may not remember who Zhang Dekai is, but you'll definitely remember his wife, Lin Xiu'e, the beautiful young woman who's quite famous in our county."

Upon hearing this, Qian Youde sat bolt upright, his eyes wide with shock.

"really?!"

"If you don't believe me, sir, why don't you ask him yourself?" Old Master Qin chuckled.

Qian Youde quickly turned his head, stared at Zhang Dekai, and asked urgently, "Your wife... is Lin Xiu'e?"

Seeing that things had taken a turn for the better, Zhang Dekai nodded vigorously.

"Your Excellency, my wife... is indeed Lin Xiu'e!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Youde's expression changed instantly.

Just moments ago he had looked disgusted, but now he was all smiles, and quickly stepped forward to help Zhang Dekai up.

"Oh dear, look at the mess this has made! The flood has washed away the Dragon King's temple; even family members are turning against each other!"