He continued to walk to the east wing: "Follow me, don't go in for a while, wait outside. When I ask you to work, you just work, don't talk too much, and don't ask too many questions. If people ask you anything, just say it."

I don’t know, it’s the master’s order.”

"Yes, yes." Qin Wang responded repeatedly and followed Guan Jian'an to the east corridor. He stopped and watched Guan Jian'an enter a room in the middle.

"Uncle Chen." After entering the door, Guan Jian'an saluted a man of about fifty years old sitting in the room.

The man was of medium height, with a thin face and a goatee. He was reading a book with his head lowered. When he heard someone calling him, he turned his head and took a look, then smiled and said: "Is it Jian'an?

Come, sit down. How are you doing lately? Is your mother in good health?"

"Okay, okay, thank you."

The two exchanged pleasantries, and Chen Kang asked, "What's the matter with you coming here now? I heard someone said that Mr. Liu assigned you to the new Mr. Zhao Tongzhi to take care of you?"

Guan Jian'an was able to stay in the yamen because of Chen Kang. Chen Kang was one of the people protected by Guan Jian'an's father. Before his promotion, the then magistrate repeatedly told Chen Kang to take care of Guan Jian'an's family.

He also left a sum of money to Guan Jian'an. Chen Kang was also a man who repaid his kindness and had always protected Guan Jian'an under his wing these years.

The Guan family also knows how to be grateful. They do not regard themselves as benefactors, and are very grateful for Chen Kang's care. Guan Jian'an's mother will send some delicious food to Chen Kang's wife to try.

Therefore, the two families always get along with each other like family members, going back and forth frequently.

Anyone who has been in the yamen for a long time knows the relationship between them.

This relationship was also mentioned in the information Xiao Lingyan gave to Zhao Ruxi.

"Yes." Guan Jian'an smiled bitterly and repeated what Zhao Ruxi just said.

Then he asked: "Uncle Chen, what do you think I should do? I didn't expect Mr. Liu to call me and send me to Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao didn't give me time to think about it when he asked.

I can’t even discuss it with you when I come back. I was so excited that I agreed.”

Chen Kang did not answer, but frowned and said: "Do you really want to follow Mr. Zhao? She is a noble lady, and she is of marriageable age. She may serve as an official here for half a year and then leave. Once she leaves, Mr. Cai

How will you deal with taking over Master Liu's position?"

"You!" He pointed at Guan Jian'an with his finger in an angry tone, "Master Liu probably saw that Master Cai was too arrogant, so he ordered you to follow Master Zhao. On the surface, it seemed that it was because you were weak, sick and incapable.

Which lord should I follow? That’s why I assigned you. In fact, it’s just to give Lord Cai a boost.”

The words were spoken affectionately, but there was a hint of boredom in his eyes.

"Ah?" Guan Jian'an panicked, "I was thinking that if I was just fooling around like that every day, the adults wouldn't take me seriously, and the other subordinates wouldn't take me seriously either, treating me like a servant. I don't have the ability, so

It's embarrassing for you. Now that I have the chance, I will give it a try. I never thought that it would involve you, Uncle Chen."

He hesitated: "How about I reject Mr. Zhao now? Anyway, she has no foundation here and can't deal with me. Even if I regret not following her, there is nothing she can do to me."

Chen Kang shook his head: "Forget it, you should make promises seriously. Once you agree, don't go back on it. What's more, your uncle Chen is still in good health and will have to stay in the Yamen to work in two or three years. Even if Mr. Zhao leaves by then,

Mr. Cai is in power, and with your Uncle Chen here, I will be able to protect you."

"Uncle Chen..." Guan Jianan's eyes turned slightly red.

Chen Kang was sitting on the recliner, his eyes half-closed, as if he was about to fall asleep, and he didn't move or speak for a while.

Guan Jian'an sat next to him and didn't dare to move.

After being speechless, Chen Kang finally spoke: "Go ahead, go directly to Wang Yongshou, just say it was Master Liu who ordered it, and see what his attitude is. If he refuses, go back and report to Master Zhao.

Let’s see how she handles it.”

"Anyway, you are just a small official, and you can do deadly things. It is impossible for you to stand in front and fight against other officials in the yamen. Just tell Mr. Zhao directly that your little body is too weak to stand up to him.

live."

He earnestly warned Guan Jian'an: "You remember, the 'iron camp soldiers', they serve as officials once every three years, and when the time comes, they just slap their butts and leave. We still have to work here to make a living. They

We just have to deal with those who are fighting them, and we won't make any big mistakes. Who cares who gets the upper hand? He got the upper hand and got promoted, but we can't take advantage of it. We still have to stay here and eat our simple meals. How can we deal with them?"

"Yes, my nephew has remembered it." Guan Jian'an bowed respectfully to Chen Kang before going out.

…

Speaking of Zhao Ruxi's side, Guan Jian'an, after Qin Wang went out, Li Li also stood up and said to Zhao Ruxi: "If there is nothing wrong with Mr. Zhao, I will go over there. If you don't know anything, you can send him at any time."

Go and ask me. The room in the middle of this row belongs to Mr. Liu, and my office room is to his right. If I can help Mr. Zhao, I will do my best."

"Okay, thank you Mr. Li. It's my first time to be an official and I don't understand many things. I'll have to trouble Mr. Li then." Zhao Ruxi said with a smile.

We are all smart people. Needless to say, just a few polite words to each other formed an alliance.

Before leaving, Li Li made another point: "At noon in the Yamen, you go to the Yamen when it has just arrived at noon; in the afternoon, you go to the Yamen before it is Shenzheng. Mr. Liu likes his subordinates to come to the Yamen on time to order Mao.

If you have official business or other matters, you must say hello in advance and you cannot not come without any reason."

"Thank you, Mr. Li, I'll remember it," Zhao Ruxi replied with her hands in hand.

After Li Li left, Zhao Ruxi said to Zhou Chun: "You will have to worry more about the affairs in the yamen from now on."

Ordinary officials, except for chief officials such as prefects, magistrates, and county magistrates, are accompanied by masters, stewards, and attendants. Others dare not show off beyond the superior officials. Basically, they only have stewards and attendants around them. The steward does chores and the attendants run errands.

If you want to be more low-key, just bring one follower.

Zhao Ruxi had a special status and had to bring a female servant with her. Although Qing Feng was capable, she was still a little girl and did not understand martial arts. She could not cope with rogues at all.

So Zhao Ruxi left Qing Feng at home, planning to take Luo Shi with her when she went out.

Xiao Lingyan gave her three guards, two men and one woman. Originally, Zhao Ruxi was supposed to take the female guard and a male guard. But the Ma Sheng family had followed Zhao Ruxi for so long and they were loyal. Luo was also familiar to Zhao Ruxi, so she was unwilling to replace Luo.
Chapter completed!