Chapter 47 The position of governor is vacant!
Su Jingge recognized the man; he was one of Zhao Zhou's men from the county government.
Also called supervisor.
She smiled inwardly; it was more like surveillance than oversight.
She ignored it.
Although the temple is dilapidated, it is quite large when pieced together, with mountains on three sides.
It's quiet and has a large area, at least 1,600 square meters.
This is the largest temple in Yuxiang County, but unfortunately Zhao Zhou did not repair it properly, so it has remained in disrepair.
After all, repairing it is no small project.
She didn't think so. If it were repaired, the people of Yuxiang County would come to worship during festivals. Even if the incense money was small, it would add up to a lot over time.
In addition, the statues here are not badly damaged, so we can find some craftsmen to touch up the paint.
Isn't it a magnificent and grand temple?
Their location was at the very back of the temple, against the mountain, at least three rooms away from the main hall.
Therefore, it will neither disturb the Bodhisattva nor cause disturbance to the residents due to construction.
That's why she chose this place.
Cement alone is not enough; livestock are also essential.
She needs to go find Fan Tong!
But before that, she had to go to the Xiao residence to collect the debt!
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The back garden of the Xiao family mansion.
Jiang sat on a stone chair in the back pavilion, sipping tea. She looked at Xiao Yinhe, who was standing by the pond scattering fish food, and spoke with displeasure:
"Master, the wedding of the Prince is being postponed day by day. His Majesty said that the wedding will take place on the first day of June. There are only 60 days left. How can you still have the leisure to feed the fish?"
Xiao Yinhe's expression was indifferent: "I'll say it again, if we're going to get married, then we're going to get married. The dowry is only so much, and that's all the Xiao family can offer. If we're going to get married, then we'll get married; if not, then we'll call it quits."
Upon hearing this, Jiang's face immediately turned cold, but she only dared to whisper, "It's just leaving money for Xiao Yinhe, he's his biological son, but Ziyu isn't..."
Xiao Yinhe paused to eat the fish, gazing at the shimmering lake surface and the blooming lotus flowers in the pond—a scene of serene beauty.
She ruined my good mood.
He turned around: "Even if Xiao Linyuan gets married, I don't need to spend a fortune on him! I don't have a fortune, and even if I did, I would use it for good purposes." He flicked his sleeve, put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance, "Go and repair the city, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and share the joy with the people."
Jiang refused, stood up, swayed her waist as she walked over, and shook Xiao Yinhe's arm: "Master~ what city repair, Yuxiang County? This place is now severely polarized, even Zhao Zhou doesn't care, why should you... why bother with something that won't please you."
This made Xiao Yinhe frown, recalling the past.
He was, after all, a military officer, and he and Lin Yuan were like father and son fighting side by side, enjoying immense prestige.
Since Xiao Linyuan made a mistake, the emperor was angry, but he was unwilling to let such a brave talent perish, so he let Xiao Linyuan atone for his crime by performing meritorious service.
However, Xiao Linyuan dared to embarrass the emperor in public, so he immediately removed his armor and resigned from his post.
My years of military achievements have earned me a military rank that has been forcibly changed to a fourth-rank prefect in some place!
He became a civil servant.
It's supposed to be an assistant in all planning matters in the area, but frankly, it's just a nominal position with absolutely no real use.
He doesn't even have the same power as a seventh-rank county magistrate.
In the past few years, Xiao Ziyu has passed the imperial examinations and made good progress. He also got involved with the princess, but he is still naive and wants to take shortcuts... In the end, it is not a honorable marriage.
How is this any different from a heartless man or a fickle lover?
His Majesty said it was to let Ziyu marry her, but if he really wanted her to marry, why would he ask for such an exorbitant amount of money, a thousand taels of gold, not to mention the other fine silks and satins?
In reality, they looked down on the Xiao family.
If they can't afford it, the only option is for the son to marry into the family!
He didn't want to hook up with any big fish and then enjoy endless glory for the Xiao family.
What he wants is for them to make a difference on their own, to create something with their own hands!
Unfortunately, this woman's compassion is simply illogical...
"I'm too lazy to talk to you."
Seeing Xiao Yinhe turn to the other side, Jiang Shi went around to the other side as well, her anger mixed with anxiety: "Master, you don't still want Ziyu to marry that Su Jingge, do you?"
“What’s wrong with Su Jingge? She’s an assistant manager now, and she’s repaired every house’s roof to a shine. Although she’s a merchant’s daughter, she has a lot of skills and uses all her knowledge to teach the people. She’s a good girl who teaches people how to fish rather than giving them fish.”
"It is an immense blessing for Ziyu to be able to marry her!"
"Ha! They're truly blessed but don't know it!"
How did Su Jingge manage to brainwash him like this?
Jiang stared wide-eyed, utterly bewildered.
"That Su Jingge is just putting on airs. What real skills does she have? She's a merchant's daughter who's always showing her face in public. Her mental illness comes and goes. It's a great blessing for Ziyu to marry her as a concubine. How can a merchant's daughter like her compare to Princess Yongzhu?"
“Princess Yongzhu was born extraordinary, a golden branch and jade leaf. She is the daughter of the Emperor’s younger brother and a prince. The Emperor treats her like his own child. He is very fond of her. What’s wrong with spending a fortune to marry her?”
"The children born in the future will be of royal blood, how... how can you not understand that?"
Xiao Yinhe took a deep breath and shook his head slightly: "It's too much trouble to say anything when we don't see eye to eye!"
Jiang stomped her feet in anger as she watched Xiao Yin's retreating figure.
That old fellow, who considers himself superior, has become increasingly blind after staying in the mansion for so long, and he's even speaking up for that merchant's daughter.
Isn't this just blindness?
She took a few steps, shaking his arm, and said in a soft, coquettish voice, "Master~ I didn't say Su Jingge was bad, it's just that she doesn't want to marry into the family right now—"
"Oh ho ho, it's good that you didn't marry into the family. If you did, you'd have to keep asking for my dowry!"
Jiang choked and let go of his hand: "Anyway, I don't care. I almost lost my life when I was born. You said you would agree to anything as long as I could come back to life... Now I'm old and faded, and you just don't want me anymore."
As he spoke, he began to wipe away tears.
Here we go again! Xiao Yinhe sighed helplessly, "Alright, with so many people watching, they'll think I did something to you. I won't stop you from marrying the princess, but I don't have a daughter. If you have any ideas, I'd like to hear them."
Jiang stopped sobbing: "Master, I heard that the governor of Wuzhou was stripped of his post... There's only one governor in this prefecture, so his position will be vacant. Could you perhaps try to smooth things over?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yin's vision went completely black, and his expression immediately changed drastically:
"Put in the money? How is this kind of bribery to buy an official position any different from Ziyu taking a shortcut to marry a princess? I can't do it, and I don't know how!"
"Besides, who is that inspector? If he knew, wouldn't he laugh his head off? The Emperor would only look down on the Xiao family even more, and the Xiao family would probably never have a chance to rise again!"
"Don't say that again, or you might turn on me!"
He then turned and left.
Jiang looked surprised, her face turned pale, and her lips twitched with anger.
Okay, okay, he doesn't care.
She will definitely make sure Xiao Ziyu marries the princess!
I had just sat down and taken a sip of tea to soothe my throat when a servant came to report:
"Su Jingge is outside the mansion gate."
Jiang smiled and said, "Haha, does that mean you've changed your mind and want to get married?"
"Please invite them into the main hall!"
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