Chapter 65, Jade Pendant
Yan Zhigao hurried to the post station, feeling extremely anxious. First, he was worried that his children would be bullied, and second, he was worried that someone would take the opportunity to make things difficult for him and bring him down, so that he would not even be able to be a county magistrate.
He is not stupid. He has been a county magistrate in Zhongzhou Province for nine years. Although he has not accumulated many connections, he has been able to receive some information. The reason why he has no hope of promotion in these years is because someone from above is suppressing him.
He didn't know what had happened in the post station, but he believed in the eldest son he had raised.
Ever since his eldest son passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, whenever he had time, he would explain some official affairs to him and analyze the future development of the Yan family.
Over the years, the eldest son has lived up to his expectations. At a young age, he has been steady and reserved, unlike him when he was young. He was arrogant and proud, and offended people when he first entered the officialdom, and it has been difficult for him to make a comeback until now.
With the eldest son around, even if something happens, he will restrain the younger ones. But the incident still happened, so it is most likely that the other party deliberately provoked it.
Why.
Yan Zhigao sighed silently.
This time, King Rui's inspection of Zhongzhou may be his only chance to turn things around.
Someone in Zhongzhou Province was suppressing him, making it extremely difficult for him to make a name for himself. He could only rely on this performance report, and on his achievements in resettling refugees in Linyi County, to attract the attention of officials from the capital.
He didn't want too much, he just wanted to get a fair evaluation so that his efforts over the years would not be in vain.
But now that something like this has happened, no matter whose fault it is, he may be the one to be punished in the end.
He knew that the prefect of Fanzhou was Dong Buzhengshi, the highest official of Zhongzhou Province, and he seemed to be of the same clan. With such a strong relationship, how could an official like him who came from a humble family resist?
We arrived at the post station in a state of uneasiness.
Yan Zhigao quickly jumped off the carriage and rushed towards the courtyard where he lived.
But after walking a few steps, I realized something was wrong.
Those officials who had been indifferent to him yesterday actually took the initiative to greet him and were particularly friendly. Many of them held higher official positions than him.
Yan Zhigao smiled back and returned to the courtyard in confusion.
"My lord, you are finally back!"
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Master Xiao came to greet him, followed by Li Shounian.
Yan Zhigao knew Li Shounian and greeted him first. Then he hurriedly asked Master Xiao, "What happened? Where are Wenxiu and the others?"
Master Xiao knew Yan Zhigao's anxiety and worry, and immediately comforted him: "Don't worry, sir, it shouldn't be a bad thing!"
"Huh?" Yan Zhigao was stunned.
Master Xiao looked at the people passing by outside the courtyard and said with a smile, "Sir, let's go inside and talk!"
Three people quickly came into the house.
Soon, Yan Zhigao's surprised voice was heard in the room.
"What did you say? The Fanzhou governor will bring his son over to apologize to Daohua later?!"
Yan Zhigao was really shocked.
Not to mention the relationship between the prefect of Fanzhou and the governor, the prefect is a fifth-rank official, and his position is above his. Even if the incident was caused by the prefect's son, there is no need for the prefect to come in person, right?
Master Xiao hurriedly recounted the cause and course of events, focusing on the distinguished young man who had given Daohua a Qilin jade pendant.
Yan Zhigao was speechless for a long time after hearing this. After a while, he asked, "Where are Daohua and the others?"
Master Xiao: "Because of the fight, several young masters have suffered some injuries, and the eldest lady is applying medicine to them now."
Hearing this, Yan Zhigao could no longer sit still. Just as he was about to go over to take a look, he saw Yan Wenxiu and others walk into the room.
"Dad, you're back?"
Yan Wenxiu's face lit up with joy, and his tense mood finally relaxed. Although Master Xiao was there before, the one who made him feel most at ease was his father.
Yan Zhigao inquired about the injuries of several people and found out that they were not seriously injured. Then he looked at Daohua, suppressed his anxiety, and said calmly, "Where is the jade pendant that the young master gave you? Let me see it!"
Daohua didn't hesitate, quickly took off the jade pendant from her waist and handed it over.
Yan Zhigao carefully took the jade pendant. It was a piece of warm jade that was emerald green all over. It was very rare at first glance. Only a wealthy family could afford such a thing.
Master Xiao and Li Shounian who were standing nearby also came over. They had wanted to see the jade pendant before, but they were too embarrassed to ask Daohua.
After stroking it for a long time, Yan Zhigao handed the jade pendant back to Daohua: "This jade pendant is too valuable. You shouldn't have accepted it."
Hearing this, Li Shounian looked at Yan Zhigao in surprise. Master Xiao didn't react much. He had been with Yan Zhigao for several years and knew that this man was a noble person.
Daohua put the jade pendant back on her body and said nonchalantly, "I saved Xiao Yeyang's life, so it's nothing for him to give me a jade pendant."
Yan Zhigao glanced at his eldest daughter, moved his lips as if to say something, but swallowed it back in the end.
Seeing him like this, Daohua smiled and said, "Father, if you think this jade pendant is too valuable, I can give Xiao Yeyang something next time I see him. I know that gifts should be reciprocated. Only when there is give and take can the relationship last. I will not take without giving."
Yan Zhigao hesitated to speak. His family didn't have anything good to offer as a return gift. Besides, it was uncertain whether he would be able to see the person again in the future.
However, he couldn't say these words out loud, so he had to keep silent.
He didn't say anything, but Yan Wenkai jumped out: "Big sister, it seems that we don't have anything good?"
Daohua: "What nonsense are you talking about? We have so many good things at home."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked over, even Master Xiao looked at Daohua curiously. He had roughly estimated the Yan family's financial situation, and it could only be said that it was slightly better than that of ordinary people, and might not even be comparable to some wealthy families in the county.
Yan Wenkai was stunned: "How could I not know? Tell me quickly, what good stuff do you have?"
Rice Flower: "The food I made, isn't it good food?"
Everyone:
Seeing Daohua's matter-of-fact expression, Yan Wenxiu and the others all looked away. Even Master Xiao and Li Shounian looked away uncomfortably.
Yan Zhigao was also speechless. It turned out that the good things his eldest daughter mentioned were the food she made?
Yes, the food cooked by the eldest daughter is very good, but the young man from a wealthy family has eaten and seen everything, so how could he be interested in the ordinary food she cooks?
Fortunately, he thought that the lady had secretly stored something valuable!
Seeing that everyone looked like they disagreed, Daohua curled her lips.
Forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to them any more. How would they know how precious space food is?
Just then, the servant came in.
"Master, the prefect of Fanzhou has brought his son here, saying he wants to apologize to you all!"
Yan Zhigao stood up suddenly, exchanged a glance with Master Xiao, and hurried out to greet him.
Few of the rice flowers moved.
Yan Wenkai tugged at Daohua's sleeve and said, "Sister, should we forgive that so-and-so prefect later?"
Daohua: "Fourth brother, this matter is beyond our control. The adults are involved, and we children can only obey!"
Hearing Daohua say this, Yan Wenxiu breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued: "Everyone, please keep quiet for a while. We will do whatever Dad tells us to do. Got it?"
Yan Wenkai was a little unhappy: "That guy is really getting a bargain."
Daohua touched the jade pendant around her waist: "Maybe the prefect also thinks we got a good deal." If Xiao Yeyang hadn't appeared suddenly, who knows how things would have ended!
I wonder if I can see that guy again?
And what is his identity?
As Dong Zhizhou followed Yan Zhigao into the room, his eyes immediately fell on the jade pendant in Daohua's hand. His eyes flashed quickly a few times, and the smile on his face became more and more frequent.
"Why don't you come in and apologize to your brothers from the Yan family?"
From the very beginning, Dong Zhizhou showed enough sincerity.
Dong Xiangrong looked unhappy, but under the warning look from Dong Zhizhou, he slowly walked in front of Daohua and the others and said insincerely, "I'm sorry."
In response, Daohua and the others pursed their lips and said nothing.
Finally, Yan Wenxiu stepped forward with a smile and said, "It's okay. We were also wrong. I hope Brother Dong will forgive us for our mistakes."
After hearing this, Dong Zhizhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yan Wenxiu with satisfaction.
Although he didn't know what the relationship was between the Yan family and the little ancestor who came from above, it was better not to offend him. What happened today was not a big deal. It was just a few kids playing around. As long as the Yan family didn't pursue it, the matter would be over.
(End of this chapter)
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