There is no doubt that Han Daozhou now has a fatal handle in Zhao Ruohai's hands.

Whether to choose to die together or to endure and make peace is a difficult problem facing Han Daozhou.

Just bear with it, I really can't swallow this.

But if you can't bear it, I'm afraid the black hat you just put on will be taken off.

It’s difficult, really difficult!

Zhao Ruohai was not in a hurry and waited for Han Daozhou's reply with interest.

Perhaps feeling that the situation was too awkward, Han Daozhou coughed and said, "Zhao Zhifu, may I have a word with you for a moment?"

Unexpectedly, Zhao Ruohai shook his head and gave Han Daozhou no face at all.

"If you have anything to say, Censor Han, you can just say it. It's not something shameful."

Han Daozhou was so angry that he was fuming, but he could do nothing.

"It is not my wish to return home with my youth as my companion. As fellow countrymen, we should support each other."

Han Daozhou thought for a long time and finally admitted defeat.

Zhao Ruohai was overjoyed when he saw this, but he didn't show it on his face.

"Oh, then will Censor Han accept this plaque or not?"

"Please take it away, Prefect Zhao."

Han Daozhou said while suppressing his anger.

"I will accept this jade pendant given by Lord Han."

The young woman stroked a piece of milky white Hetian jade in her hand and said with a playful tone.

"you!"

Han Daozhou was extremely angry when he saw that this guy had a backup plan.

That jade pendant was something he had worn since he was a child, and it had his name engraved on it.

Zhao Ruohai took the jade pendant obviously as a threat to prevent him from going back on his word.

In fact, Han Daozhou really thought so.

But now that this has happened, his little plan is likely to fail.

As long as he dares to turn against him, Zhao Ruohai can produce "evidence".

As if to warn Han Daozhou, Zhao Ruohai smiled and continued, "Don't worry, Your Excellency the Censor. Although many people saw Miss Yu Luo enter the Censorate last night, they are very tight-lipped and won't tell anyone."

Tsk tsk, does this mean there is both witnesses and evidence?

Han Daozhou cupped his hands and said with a forced smile, "In that case, thank you very much for your kindness, Governor Zhao."

"You are so polite, Censor Han. This is all as you should expect."

Zhao Ruohai said very proudly.

After some meaningless formalities, Zhao Ruohai invited Han Daozhou to inspect the government office.

Although the two sides have "reconciled", Han Daozhou still has to go on inspection.

Even if it's just for show, he has to go through the formalities.

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However, Han Yushi stayed in Ningbo Prefecture for two days to inspect it symbolically, then left the Censorate and set off for Shaoxing.

Prefect Zhao Ruohai could finally put his mind at ease.

This matter was all planned by Xu Yan, so he was naturally very grateful to this favorite student.

"Yishi, if it weren't for you this time, I really don't know how I would have gotten through this."

In the backyard of the government office, Zhao Ruohai sighed. He was truly grateful to Xu Yan.

Xu Yan is extremely humble.

"Your Excellency, I am exceedingly grateful for your praise. I have done my best. I have often heard people say that when a censor first arrives, they say, 'Heaven and Earth are shaken'; after a few months, they say, 'The sky is dark and the earth is gloomy'; and when he leaves, they say, 'Heaven and Earth are in complete silence'. I never believed it, but today I have learned something new."

Zhao Ruohai burst into laughter after hearing this.

"Interesting, that's really interesting."

After all, Censor Han is a new official who has just taken office and lacks experience in officialdom.

Otherwise, Xu Yan wouldn't have been able to grasp his weak spot so easily.

"However, this Han Yushi seems to be a vindictive person. Although he won't attack my mentor for the time being, I'm afraid he has already remembered the grudge."

Xu Yan reminded very kindly.

"I'm not afraid of that. Let him settle all the old and new grudges." Zhao Ruohai stroked his beard and said, "This government is unyielding despite countless blows. No matter which direction the wind blows, it will remain strong."

Xu Yan was stunned for a moment: "Has the Lord also heard of this poem?"

Zhao Ruohai said leisurely, "This poem has been written for a month, so it's naturally spread throughout the Zhejiang literary world. Now, if you can surpass Shen Mingchen, you should be able to gain a foothold in the Zhejiang literary world."

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh."

Xu Yan said modestly.

"It's good for young people to be humble, but you must fight when you need to. You handled it well."

The more Zhao Ruohai looks at Xu Yan, the more he likes him. He is also proud of his unique vision in accepting such a disciple.

This boy is so talented at such a young age, and is extremely good at handling the complicated relationships in officialdom. His future is bound to be limitless.

"Teacher Lei will be visiting Ningbo soon to preside over the college entrance examination. Now that you are already here, you can focus on preparing for the exam in the capital."

Xu Yan had just helped Zhao Ruohai so much, so Zhao Ruohai naturally wanted to return the favor.

He, Lei Li and Qian Dehong were all Jinshi in the 11th year of Jiajing. Although his relationship with Lei Li was not as good as that between Qian and Lei, he still had some say by virtue of being a classmate of the same year.

Xu Yan naturally understood Zhao Ruohai's intentions and bowed in thanks, "Thank you, Master."

With the help of Qian Dehong and Zhao Ruohai, and Lei Li himself being very optimistic about Xu Yan, he should be almost certain to pass the college entrance examination.

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The autumn wind is clear, the autumn moon is bright,

Fallen leaves gather and scatter, and crows are startled when they roost.

Who knows when we'll meet again? It's so embarrassing at this time and night!

Enter my love door, know my love pain,

Longing for you means long remembrance, short longing for you means endlessness.

If I had known it would be so heartbreaking, I would have never met you in the first place.

Hangzhou Prefecture, Xixi Hongyuan.

Hong Miaoyun held the engagement letter in her hand and bit her lips tightly.

Marriage is a major matter, it is the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words.

She never dared to ask to be able to decide her own marriage. She just hoped that the husband her parents chose for her would be a man who was polite, respectful, and loved her.

But she never thought that the ideal husband her parents chose for her would be Xu Yan.

From the moment of the Gushan Poetry Meeting, Hong Miaoyun developed a love for Xu Yan.

But it is difficult to say whether that kind of admiration is love between men and women.

Until Xu Yan leaped in front of Miaofeng Hall and hugged her tightly in his arms. The two rolled around for who knows how many times, and Hong Miaoyun could even clearly hear Xu Yan's heartbeat and breathing.

At that moment, Hong Miaoyun was really stunned.

She even felt that Xu Yan was the person she had been waiting for all her life.

"Miss, please have some tea."

Cuiwen brought a pot of brewed tea and poured a cup for Hong Miaoyun.

Hong Miaoyun nodded, took the teacup and took a sip.

"Has there been any response from the Chen Mansion?"

"Mr. Chen said that the engagement letter has been handed over to Master Xu. However, this matter is up to the Xu family to decide, so he is just passing on a message."

“As it should be.”

Although it was said lightly, Hong Miaoyun was extremely nervous in her heart.

Will the Xu family agree? Will Mr. Xu be willing?

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P.S.: This chapter is so cool, and the heroine is very touching, right? Please give me some recommendation votes.