Before anyone else could react, Fang Luxue picked up her chopsticks and piled up a lot of food for Fang Ziming and Fang Bowen. "She may be a bit annoying, but she's a great cook. Try it!"
Wan Qiqi lowered her eyes, inwardly cursing Fang Luxue.
Doesn't this person know that he's obligated to pay for someone's food?
You ate the food I cooked and then said you hated it? Go eat air then!
Fang Ziming gently tapped Fang Luxue's hand. "Are you becoming more and more unruly?"
Fang Luxue shook her head, pretending not to hear, and pouted, saying aggrievedly, "Can't you just eat casually like you would at home? You have to put on your official airs when you eat. You might as well just eat at the county government office!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
Although Fang Luxue is the daughter of Magistrate Fang, he is, after all, an official appointed by the imperial court. How could he speak like that?
Fang Ziming sighed, his eyes full of doting affection, "Alright, my good daughter, what do you want to eat? Daddy will get it for you."
Fang Luxue nodded with satisfaction, pointing to the braised pork that was some distance away from her, and said, "I want to eat this, it's so delicious!"
The two looked so happy together that it put everyone else at ease.
Although the meal was with the county magistrate, it didn't make anyone feel nervous; instead, it was quite relaxed, just like a commoner visiting someone's home.
Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks, having a wonderful time.
However, after just one glass of wine, Chen Yongnian's face turned completely red.
When Wan Qiqi saw this, she was startled.
"How are you?"
She reached out and touched Chen Yongnian's forehead; it was a little hot.
Chen Yongnian shook his head to clear his mind, but everything in front of him was swaying, making him feel dizzy.
Wan Qiqi sighed, knowing he was drunk, and immediately apologized, "Lord Fang, Village Chief Chen, Yongnian and I will be leaving now, he's drunk!"
Fang Ziming nodded, having no objection.
Chen Lizheng immediately said to Chen Sanyuan, "You help Chen Wanshi send Yongnian back."
"Okay." Chen Sanyuan immediately put down his chopsticks and got up to help Chen Yongnian.
As the three were walking out, Fang Ziming suddenly called out to Wan Qiqi.
"Chen Wanshi, you can help him with his appointment in the county government. He can take up his post after the New Year, and I will provide him with a stipend for his work and food."
Although the allowance for food and labor was only six to ten taels a year, it was enough to cover the annual population tax of an adult in the family.
Moreover, Chen Yongnian was exempt from the poll tax, and the county government provided him with food and lodging, which was quite good.
Wan Qiqi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Yes, Your Excellency!"
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