Although Master Xu is a ninth-grade official, he can still be regarded as an official.

Moreover, he was promoted by the officials and was also a person from this city.

This kind of position is the same as that of Chen Tongsheng. It has a small official position, but it is the person who cannot be offended in the yamen.

Zhao Ce followed the government official and arrived at Chief Xu's office out of curiosity.

He bowed his hands to Chief Xu and said, "Master Chief, student Zhao Ce."

"I wonder why the adults are looking for students?"

Chief Xu was waiting for him to come. After seeing Zhao Ce salute, he looked him up and down with a smile.

Then he pointed to the table and chairs beside him and said, "Master Zhao is indeed a talented person. Please take a seat."

After Zhao Ce thanked him, he sat firmly opposite Master Xu.

After Zhao Ce sat down, Director Xu asked someone to serve tea, as if he wanted to have a long conversation.

After both of them took a sip of tea, Master Xu said with a smile: "I heard that you came to see the county magistrate today, but you want to say goodbye and leave for the capital?"

Zhao Ce nodded and replied: "Yes, sir, he wants us to leave for Fucheng in the near future to feel the atmosphere in advance."

When Master Xu heard this, his eyes suddenly shone with golden light.

He asked: "In your county and government, you have passed the first two examinations, so you must have passed the road examination."

"Then are you sure about the provincial examination next year?"

After hearing this, Zhao Ce was silent for a moment before replying truthfully: "Master Registrar, this is also a fluke for the student."

"As for the provincial examination, I should be able to take part, but it's really hard to say whether I'm sure."

After hearing what Zhao Ce said, Chief Xu took another sip of tea with a smile.

"He's steady, not bad."

After putting down the tea cup, he lightly knocked on the table and asked: "Mr. Zhao, your wife is a peasant girl."

"I also heard about what happened in court last time. Alas... Mrs. Zhao also has a hard life."

Zhao Ce glanced at Master Xu, heard him mention his little girl, and looked at his calm and composed expression, and vaguely guessed something in his heart.

Zhao Ce calmly said "Yes": "My wife did have a hard time when she was a child, but it has all passed."

"Now that she has married me, we will have enough food and clothing in the future, and we won't have to think about the hardships in the past."

Master Xu smiled and said, "It is really admirable that you, a farmer, have achieved what you have achieved today in such a short period of time."

Seeing that the gossip was almost over, Master Xu didn't intend to talk in circles anymore.

He said directly: "However, as your status becomes higher and higher, there will be more trivial matters at home."

"Master Zhao, have you ever thought about finding a capable helper to manage the affairs of your inner house for you, so that you can prepare for the imperial examination with peace of mind."

Last time after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Master Xu had already thought about getting married to Zhao Ce.

He was promoted by an official, and his family does have a high status in the city.

But no matter how high his position is, that's all.

Zhao Ce is young now and his imperial examination results are so good.

I can't say how high it will reach in the future.

If I can get married to him now, then if Zhao Ce really becomes famous in the future, I will naturally be able to say a few words in front of him.

Even if Zhao Ce fails in the imperial examination, they can still get a lot of glory with his family's sugar-making skills.

Moreover, although the young lady in Zhao Ce's family has a strong character, she was born in a peasant family, so she definitely doesn't have much vision.

When the time comes, after Zhao Ce passes the scholar examination and has a capable inner room to help him, his career will be able to reach a higher level.

It's a win-win.

Chief Xu felt that a normal man would not reject his proposal.

He said confidently: "It happens that I have a daughter in my family who is only fifteen years old. Not only is she beautiful, she is also knowledgeable in books and etiquette."

"Since she was a child, she has been following her mother to learn how to take care of the inner house."

"If Mr. Zhao is interested, after you pass the Taoist test, you can add fragrance to your red sleeves. Wouldn't it be a beautiful thing?"

Seeing that Zhao Ce has such a good relationship with his little lady, Mr. Xu will not do anything evil and ask him to divorce his wife and remarry.

After Zhao Ce passed the examination as a scholar, he could take concubines.

Anyway, my daughter is just a concubine.

At that time, although his daughter will be a noble concubine, she will only have the support of her master's family, and she will not be afraid of Zhao Ce's family embarrassing her.

What's more, this Zhao Ce is a doting wife, so there is no need to worry about what he will do to his daughter.

Master Xu thought to himself that he had found a good family for this concubine.

After hearing this, Zhao Ce sighed softly in his heart.

If he had known that Chief Xu was talking to him about this, he might as well have excused himself because he didn't have time and not showed up here.

Seeing that Zhao Ce was silent for a moment, Master Xu knew that it was a bit abrupt for him to suddenly mention these things today.

He drank tea and waited for Zhao Ce's agreement.

Master Xu even thought that although he was taking a concubine, he still had to have the proper pomp and ceremony.

At that time, he could not visit the church, but he could still entertain relatives and friends in his own name and spread the word.

Zhao Ce said, "Thank you Master Xu for your kindness, but I'm afraid the students won't accept it."

When Master Xu received this answer, he put down the tea cup in surprise.

"If you pass the examination as a scholar and have a reputation, then you can take a concubine."

"Could it be that you think my daughter is not worthy enough for you?"

Chief Xu didn't expect to be rejected like this, so his tone of voice was a little harsh.

Zhao Ce stood up, cupped his hands and said, "My student is just a farmer. Your wife is more than enough for me."

When Chief Xu heard Zhao Ce's words, he felt a little more comfortable.

But he was still dissatisfied and said: "In that case, my daughter is willing to be a concubine, why do you still refuse?"

"It can't be that your little lady doesn't like you taking concubines, right?"

Zhao Ce shook his head and said: "Master Xu, the student currently only wants to concentrate on studying and take part in the imperial examination."

"As for the rest, I've never thought about it."

"Your love is a lady from an official family. Isn't it wronging her to commit herself to me as my concubine?"

"Students feel this is inappropriate and really unacceptable."

Although Zhao Ce refused, he still spoke highly of Mr. Xu.

The anger in Master Xu's heart soon dissipated.

He muttered: "As a father, I can arrange whatever I want."

"Even if she is to be a concubine, she has to do it obediently."

"And you are so talented, what girl wouldn't love you?"

"There is really no need to be afraid that she will wrong herself because of this."

Zhao Ce shook his head and said: "Your Excellency, the county magistrate, also knows that my study time is still short."

"In the future, I will still have to devote most of my time to studying. How can I marry your young lady and go home and leave her alone in the empty house just to flatter the Registrar?"

"Please forgive me, Lord Registrar."

When Chief Xu saw Zhao Ce's repeated refusals, he was a little embarrassed even though he was originally full of confidence.

He coughed lightly and said, "Since ancient times, talented people have loved beautiful women."

"After the peach blossoms bloom in March, the peonies, peonies, autumn chrysanthemums, and winter plums behind them all have their own fragrances."
Chapter completed!