If he handled the situation properly and solved the court's pressing problem, he could secure his position as prefect. If he handled the situation improperly, he would be out of the job, as it wouldn't cause any direct loss to the court. It was just an honorary title, so it didn't matter who gave it to.
Xu Jing also thought of the fact that the imperial court didn't take the Jiannu's surprise attack seriously at all. Although some soldiers defending the city were lost, in the eyes of the upper class, it was just a number. As long as it didn't affect their extravagant life of drinking and talking, it was fine.
After figuring out these questions, Xu Jing had a pretty good idea of Luo Ying's answer. Sure enough, Luo Ying's next words were, "Promote Muhe County to a prefecture, then to Jianzhou. At that time, Lord Jiang will temporarily assume the position of prefect."
Luo Ying also took the opportunity of drinking tea to secretly observe Jiang Xuqing.
Seeing Jiang Xuqing's frown of deep thought and worry, Luo Ying found it somewhat amusing. This little lamb from the south was full of evil intentions. He had only said a few words, and Jiang Xuqing's expression changed faster than the weather outside. It was really incredible.
Xu Jing smiled happily and said, "If this is true, I would like to thank the general for his advice."
Luo Ying said with a forced smile, "Very well, very well. From now on, I will still need your help, sir. Please don't act like a prefect and act arrogantly with me."
"General Luo, what are you talking about? I have always gotten along well with you. How could I do such a rude thing? You are overthinking it." Xu Jing took a sip of tea. He really couldn't get used to the local coarse tea. He had to wait until he had money to try some better tea.
The civil servant's tongue was truly slick, and with a few words, they became good friends. His ability to change his expression even faster than the weather was truly remarkable. After all, he really didn't leave any room for error. He was truly stingy.
Luo Ying hated this official rhetoric the most. He felt annoyed by Jiang Xuqing's acting, but he still had to say something nice to save his face. "Master Jiang, your words are being awkward. Since we have a good relationship, I hope you will be honest and open with me, and treat us like brothers. My surname is Luo, my given name is Ying, and my courtesy name is Zhonghuai. I wonder what your courtesy name is, Master Jiang?"
He called him a brother right away, what was he up to? Xu Jing looked at him with a half-smile, and Luo Ying also smiled mischievously. It was ridiculous that there were only two people in the room and they had to be on guard against each other. Xu Jing put away his smile and said lightly: "My courtesy name is Xuanzhen."
"It doesn't sound like a word, but more like a Taoist priest's name."
Xu Jing smiled and said, "That's right. I was born a concubine's son and was never valued. I chose my courtesy name after passing the imperial examination, so it's not a big deal. But General Luo..."
Luo Ying interrupted Xu Jing and asked, "Still calling me General Luo?"
"Zhong Huai." Xu Jing said with a smile, "I wonder if Zhong Huai came to me this time just to provide me with information?"
"Not really." Luo Ying said calmly, "I came here to thank Xuan Zhen for his advice that day. I'm truly grateful."
It sounds like there's something else going on. Xu Jing wondered if he'd really seen Tian Wan'er with this expression. Shouldn't he have fulfilled his unfinished promise to her?
Luo Ying sighed. "It's hard to explain this in a few words. I'm afraid I can't finish it in one breath."
Xu Jing didn't want to listen to the Luo family's gossip, but Luo Ying wanted to talk about it, so he could only add more tea and let him continue.
Luo Ying drank two cups of tea in the hall and finally figured out the cause of the incident.
After learning about Ye Changge's approximate identity from Jiang Xuqing that day, Luo Ying asked his subordinates to investigate. Following the clues, they found out Ye Changge's real identity: Prince Nanping of Prince Rong's Mansion.
Actually, he and Ye Changge were old acquaintances. They had a minor feud in the capital before. It was nothing more than someone stealing someone else's things, and they fought until they were bloody. Afterwards, Luo Ying also came to apologize to Ye Changge.
I didn't expect this guy to still hold a grudge against me until now, and even snatched away the only woman he liked. What a narrow road for enemies.
Luo Ying went to great lengths to find the two, and seeing them affectionately kissing each other under the moonlight, Luo Ying approached and beat Ye Changge without knowing why. Ye Changge couldn't beat Luo Ying, so he called for help and wanted to kill Luo Ying.
Finally, Tian Wan'er couldn't stand it any longer and called for the two men to help. Then, Tian Wan'er said something illogical to Luo Ying. "Since you left me that day, why do you have the nerve to come to me now? Since you are so heartless, I will let you go. Don't come to me again in the future."
Luo Ying was shocked by these words. He immediately explained that he went to the battlefield for the people of Muhe County. He was just a gatekeeper. If anything serious happened in Muhe County, he and the Luo family behind him would be in great trouble.
But Tian Wan'er, who was deeply in love, was not willing to listen. In her eyes, Luo Ying only humiliated her in public and chose the country over her.
Perhaps in the eyes of the fairy, choosing her would be a mistake. Neither her mother nor her country is as important as the fairy. This utterly selfish person, without a sense of righteousness or respect for their father, doesn't care about the suffering of others. They only know how to take, never thinking of giving back. Their values are truly unacceptable.
Seeing that her explanation was unsuccessful, Luo Ying forced Tian Wan'er to leave. Tian Wan'er angrily bit Luo Ying, and Luo Ying said, "You and I are still engaged, and we are nominally husband and wife. No matter what, you have to come back with me."
Only then did Tian Wan'er realize that she had already obtained a "marriage certificate" and that if she wanted to be with Ye Changge, she had to give up her identity as Luo Ying's wife.
She immediately decided to follow Luo Ying back to "divorce", but was stopped by Ye Changge.
Ye Changge also had his own considerations. He was deeply worried that Tian Wan'er and Luo Ying would be too involved. So he tore off Luo Ying's fig leaf and said in front of Tian Wan'er that Luo Ying was inhumane and a marriage fraud. From the moral high ground, he criticized Luo Ying to pieces.
After coming to her senses, Tian Wan'er also hated Luo Ying's behavior of marriage fraud, claiming that if she had known that Luo Ying was a physically disabled man, she would never marry him.
Luo Ying said that she had her own difficulties. She had originally wanted to confess to Tian Wan'er, but she had missed many opportunities and had not had the chance to tell her. She also asked Tian Wan'er to consider her status as a peasant girl. The fact that she was a match for him was a great blessing she had earned through many lifetimes of hard work. She asked her not to worry about it anymore.
These words completely ignited Tian Wan'er's inner fire. She launched into a barrage of insults, calling Luo Ying a "low-class man" and a scum of society. Her words completely disregarded the historical context. Tian Wan'er only knew she had been wronged and that Luo Ying was unworthy of her.
Now, he didn't even bother to go back with Luo Ying to get the divorce certificate. He just ran away with Ye Changge.
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