manynovel Chapter 414 The layout begins
Chapter 414 The layout begins
After the steward left, Wang Changxing showed some suspicion, "It's common for Jiang Youzhen to come, but why did Qian Chongen come?"
"Hmph!" A light snort was heard.
Wang Changxing looked at the hermit Luye across from him, feeling extremely dissatisfied. This person relied on his family background to be very aloof.
When he becomes a county magistrate in the future, I will definitely dampen his arrogance when I have the chance.
"You've always said that Qian Chongen considers you a close friend, so what's wrong with him coming to congratulate you?"
"But this official position? Won't he suspect me?" Wang Changxing began to feel uneasy. Is he here to call me to task?
"Maybe he will think it's a coincidence. It all depends on how you explain it! Besides, what if he finds out? Does he have evidence? You are about to take up your post at Shengnan Mansion. What can he do to you?"
Pan Changye found that Wang Changxing was afraid and felt contempt for him.
"He can't do anything to me, but don't forget Jiang Youzhen. This girl should not be underestimated. She is on good terms with the prince, so it's not impossible that she is trying to trip me up behind my back!"
Wang Changxing had a bad feeling in his heart. He was not afraid of Qian Chongen, he was afraid of Jiang Youzhen!
"What are you afraid of? Just say that your clan got you this job, using a lot of connections. Besides, it was he who rejected his clan in the first place, so what's wrong with this job falling into your hands?"
"That's right! That makes perfect sense!" Wang Changxing nodded. Thinking that he would be taking up his new post in half a month, what was he afraid of? He was already gone, so how could Jiang Youzhen reach out to Shengnan Mansion?
"Let's go! Let's meet Jiang Youzhen and see how she reacts." Pan Changye was looking forward to it. He wanted to see Jiang Youzhen being kept in the dark and still coming forward to congratulate him.
Judging from all the signs at present, Jiang Youzhen does not seem to have discovered the tricks they used last time.
It can only be said that the capital and the provincial capital are far apart and there is an information gap. How could they know that the prince in the capital is like an ant on a hot pan and is in great agony?
When they arrived at the flower hall, Wang Changxing's face was full of smiles as he saw that it was crowded.
"You are so polite! You even came to congratulate me. I am so honored! I am really flattered!"
Wang Changxing bowed to everyone and walked into the flower hall.
"You are too polite, Professor. We are here to admire your elegance!"
"Why are you still calling him Professor? You should call him Magistrate!" Suddenly a pleasant voice sounded. Wang Changxing looked and saw that it was Jiang Youzhen with a smile on his face.
"Student Jiang Youzhen pays his respects to the magistrate!" Jiang Youzhen bowed. Everyone looked at him and thought that Jiang Youzhen really had good eyesight.
"Isn't it? We have to call the county magistrate!"
Everyone congratulated him again. Although Wang Changxing was happy, he was still a little nervous.
Jiang Youzhen glanced at Wang Changxing, whose face was flushed with ruthlessness, and snorted in his heart. I'll let you be proud for a while, but the plot is about to begin.
Seeing Jiang Youzhen pushing Qian Chongen from behind, he said, "Teach Qian Chongen to meet Lord Wang! Please forgive me, I am not able to move easily!"
Wang Changxing immediately took two steps at a time and stepped forward to hold Qian Chongen's hand.
"My dear brother, you are really much better! It's really great. It looks like you will recover soon. But you shouldn't work hard. Why did you come here in person?"
Qian Chongen felt a little awkward. Jiang Youzhen stepped forward and stroked Qian Chongen's sleeve, as if accidentally separating their clasped hands.
"How could I not come when your Excellency is promoted? I must come to congratulate you in person. You and I have a close relationship, and I am happy for you today."
Qian Chongen spoke very fluently today. It is true that hatred can make people unleash unlimited possibilities!
"Then you better be careful and don't drink. I'll leave you now and I'll come back to chat with you later!"
Qian Chongen called Wang Changxing "Sir", but Wang Changxing didn't even notice. His heart sank to the bottom.
Soon the banquet began, it was well prepared and the dishes were very exquisite.
Everyone had a smile on their face, both the host and the guests were having a great time, and the party was very lively. However, a few people's smiles were very forced.
During this time, Wang Changxing had been paying attention to the expressions of Jiang Youzhen and Qian Chongen. Seeing that they were eating and drinking and there was nothing unusual, he felt relieved.
"Keep a close eye on Jiang Youzhen and don't let her do anything weird!" Wang Changxing called his eldest son, who seemed to have come simply to congratulate him.
Wang Changxing was about to greet the prefect, but was stopped by Qing Lang, "Master Wang, my young master would like to have a private chat with you!"
"As expected, people are in high spirits when they are happy! Lord Wang looks radiant today!"
As soon as Jiang Youzhen entered the outer study, he saw Wang Changxing sitting at the top seat and said with a smile.
Perhaps because he felt a little guilty, Wang Changxing always felt that Jiang Youzhen's words were full of hidden meanings, and seemed to be mocking him.
"Cough, cough!" Wang Changxing coughed unnaturally.
"Huh? So Master Pan is here too?" Jiang Youzhen was surprised to see Pan Changye sitting next to him.
"Oh! Lord Wang and I have known each other for a long time, so naturally we have to talk about personal matters. Do you have something to discuss with Lord Wang? Then you two can chat. I saw some old friends in the front hall, so I'll leave now!"
Pan Changye actually came here to admire Jiang Youzhen's appearance of being sold out and knowing nothing about it.
No matter how smart you are, you can't touch power now. This is the advantage of having a noble family behind you. When he enters the officialdom, this kid will definitely have a deeper understanding.
Thinking of his master's request, he snorted coldly. There are so many talented people in the world? Why must Jiang Youzhen be chosen? He is just a poor scholar who can read!
"Hey~ Actually, you don't have to avoid me, Master. I just have something to ask you, and if you were here, I could give you some suggestions." Jiang Youzhen waved her hands. She was not wrong. This person seemed to be a little jealous of her talent.
"Oh! I wonder what's going on?" Pan Changye's butt, which had just been raised, fell down again, with a gleam in his eyes.
"I heard that Lord Wang was directly appointed by the Ministry of Personnel as the prefect of Huailin County in Shengnan Prefecture, and he can take up the post without going to Beijing."
Wang Changxing's face froze. Direct appointment meant using connections, which was more blatant.
"I've been studying geography recently, and I'm a little surprised that there's no direct water transport from Jiangnan to the capital. It's very troublesome because you have to switch between water and land routes."
Wang Changxing and Pan Changye looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.
"Yes! It is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it also consumes a lot of energy. However, since I have been sent by the Ministry of Personnel of the imperial court, I must overcome all difficulties and accomplish my mission."
I have already claimed to be in office, so who cares how you go to take up the post? Jiang Youzhen complained in his heart.
"Your Excellency must have been exhausted from the journey. But the common people and the caravans have also been exhausted. Instead of wasting so much time and energy, why not open a canal, build water conservancy projects, and directly flow it into the Luhan River? Wouldn't that be a great feat?"
After Jiang Youzhen finished speaking, the two of them couldn't help laughing.
"You are still young, you don't know much. How big a project is it to open a canal? You can't just talk about it. It will cost a huge amount of manpower, material resources and money, and it may not be completed in three to five years."
After all, I am young, inexperienced, and naive! Wang Changxing smiled and shook his head.