Chapter 191 Extra 2
Qianshansu’s business is booming.
He bought the two shops next door and turned them into a small teahouse, selling not only cakes but also tea.
Song Heng and Chi Moyan met at Qianshansu Teahouse.
Three cups of tea.
The two chatted about what they were doing recently. Reviewing old cases, building canals...
The two young men who once studied hard under the lamp have now each embarked on their own path and are moving forward with determination.
"Song Heng!" Xie Ruojiao came over carrying two gift boxes of pastries and waved at Song Heng:
"I just went to buy some cakes, and I heard from Chen Li that you were drinking tea here. Mr. Chi, long time no see! You actually brought back a strange herb, that's amazing!"
Chi Moyan responded politely, "Thank you, Second Miss. You are so kind."
Xie Ruojiao sat down next to Song Heng. She was a very outgoing person. Except for being shy and embarrassed around Song Heng, she was like a chirping bird to outsiders. She asked curiously:
"Master Chi, please tell us your legendary story of finding medicine! It must be very exciting!"
Song Heng suppressed his laughter, "Well... I'm curious too, can Mo Yan tell me about it?"
Seeing that both of them were looking forward to seeing him, Chi Moyan sighed helplessly and briefly described the process of getting the medicine.
Song Heng was very cooperative and even poured tea for Chi Moyan in case he was thirsty.
Xie Ruojiao was very enthusiastic when listening to the stories. Although Song Heng didn't say much, he always made just the right remarks.
The three of them were talking and laughing.
Shen Li came in with a new pot of hot tea.
She noticed Chi Moyan when he came in, but she didn't have the courage to step forward and say hello.
She really envied Xie Ruojiao's frankness.
Now, after hesitating and wandering for a long time, I finally mustered up the courage to come here.
"Chen Li, are you here to listen to the story too?" Xie Ruojiao waved enthusiastically.
Shen Li lowered her cheek slightly, “I…you are all regular customers, I’ll bring a pot of hot tea.”
Xie Ruojiao and Song Heng often come to support the event.
This is my mentor/sister-in-law’s shop.
"Oh, we're family, why be polite?" Xie Ruojiao responded, smiling, "Mr. Chi's story is very interesting, would you like to listen too?"
Shen Li's gaze fell on Chi Moyan, she really wanted to know about him.
So I went with the flow and sat down.
Chi Moyan's light description of his experience in finding medicine made Shen Li shudder with fear and her face turned pale.
The desire to go to Lingnan has become stronger and stronger.
At sunset.
The crowd dispersed.
Chi Moyan left a little later. He planned to buy some pastries to take back to comfort his mother.
Lin Yide was executed today.
Her mother must be sad.
It's time to have a good meal, this isn't really meant to be a celebration (smile).
Shen Li packed the pastries herself and gave him another big box.
"You will lose money if you do business like this." Chi Moyan put another piece of silver on the table.
Chen Li's cheeks could not help but blush, "Mr. Chi has been very kind to me, he should...should..."
Chi Moyan had some impression of her and said calmly, "Don't worry about it. I'm just following orders."
Shen Li lowered her head awkwardly, pursed her lips and stopped talking.
Seeing Chi Moyan carrying two gift boxes and leaving...
Chen Li couldn't help but say, "Master Chi, we have a workshop in Lingnan. I've been planning to go take a look recently, but my family is worried about me going to Lingnan alone. I wonder... can I go with Master Chi to take care of him?"
This thought lingered in my mind for a long time.
She knew that he had a career to pursue, and if she stayed where she was, she would never have any contact with him again.
She wanted to get closer to him.
Chi Moyan turned around and looked at her face. He probably understood something and declined politely:
"My followers are all men, it is inconvenient to bring a female relative with me."
Chen Li's face turned pale, "Sorry, I am abrupt and disturbed Master Chi..."
"No problem." Chi Moyan said politely, turned around and left Qianshansu.
Shen Li silently watched his leaving back.
I feel very sad.
Maybe not every story can have an ending, but at least she has tried.
That also means there are no regrets.
…
Song Heng and Xie Ruojiao walked side by side on the street.
Send her back to the Northern Palace.
"I heard that you've been staying up lately, which is not good for your health. Our chef just happened to make a pot of Yangyuan Soup today. You can take a bowl back! It's a good way to replenish yourself." Xie Ruojiao said with a slightly blushing face.
This pot of soup was actually prepared by her at the chef specifically for Song Heng to nourish his body.
"This is too much trouble..." Song Heng said.
"It's not a problem. You are my second brother's right-hand man. You can't let your body get ruined. I'm doing this... for the court!" Xie Ruojiao made up an excuse and forced herself to be public-spirited.
Song Heng was stunned and laughed softly.
"What are you laughing at..." Xie Ruojiao was a little afraid to look at him.
Song Heng said in a gentle voice, "Thank you. I wrote a list of tips for calligraphy practice. Haven't you been practicing calligraphy recently? Take a look at it. It may be of some use."
"Great, great!" Xie Ruojiao clenched her fists happily.
The light of the setting sun enveloped the two of them, and their slanting shadows formed a pair.
…
Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the reign title was changed to Hongning.
At the end of winter in the first year of Hongning, the emperor and empress, who had traveled far to the East China Sea, returned to Beijing and found the last miraculous medicine.
The following year, the prince was born.
In the fourth year of Hongning, Chi Moyan completed his three-year term, but he did not return to the capital. Instead, he requested to be transferred to a prefecture in the north.
In this way, he traveled from south to north and from east to west for twelve years.
At the beginning of the 13th year of Hongning, Chi Moyan, then the governor of Pingchuan, was transferred back to the capital.
Later he was promoted to the position of Zuo Cheng, becoming the youngest civil servant in Daxia.
In the political arena of Daxia, another person who is as dazzling as him is Song Heng.
He started his career in the Ministry of Justice and served successively as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple, and Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
Enforce the law impartially and redress justice for the people.
He is the number one criminal officer in Daxia.
In the 14th year of Hongning, Chu Shouchen resigned from the post of commander-in-chief.
As he gets older and loses energy, he is no longer able to handle the heavy tasks of the Mingxin Division.
The problems he is worried about now are the same as they were fourteen years ago.
What will happen to his son without his commander-in-chief father?
Over the years, Chu Jue has grown older, but his ability to offend people has also increased day by day.
"Dad!" Chu Jue ran in excitedly.
Chu Shouchen waved his hand worriedly, "Wait outside. The new commander is here today to take over, and he has important business to attend to."
"It's me, it's me, it's me!" Chu Jue held up the appointment letter he had just received.
Chu Shouchen: Ah?
What will happen without the commander's father?
No problem, then become the commander!
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