Ye Xiaotian's words seemed to be boasting shamelessly. However, if he were to shamelessly reveal his identity as the Venerable, it would not be considered boasting. Although the identity of the Venerable of the Gu God Sect was not very awe-inspiring to the officials and people who lived in a civilized society and did not know much about the so-called Gu God Sect that Miao Sheng believed in. However, a little jailer who just left the capital city half a year ago now had hundreds of thousands of people. Was he a legend?
In the Administrative Commissioner's Yamen, Wang Haoming had just arrived and was chatting with the Administrative Commissioner Jiang Xin over tea. These two high ranking officials adhered to the principle of 'the king does not see the king'. Other than the occasional banquet, they would never appear in public together, let alone visit each other's yamen.
However, it was different today. Wang Haoming was the governor of the province. He was the one who recruited the High Scholars. Regardless of whether they were going to become officials or local gentry, they would have to deal with the governor's office. Hence, the two of them would have to attend the meeting at the same time.
Just as the two of them were talking in a bureaucratic manner, a bailiff suddenly rushed in and reported loudly, "Master, the High Scholars are fighting at the entrance of the yamen."
When Wang Haoming heard this, his face darkened. He had just boasted to Jiang Xin about how knowledgeable and virtuous the candidates he had recruited were. If these people became local officials or gentry, how would they be of help to Secretary Jiang? Wasn't this a slap to his face?
However, this was the Administrative Commissioner's territory. Although Wang Haoming was angry, he could not do anything. He only looked at Jiang Xin. Jiang Xin had always been a righteous person. When she heard this, she was displeased. Her face darkened and she asked, "Why are the High Scholars fighting?"
The bailiff replied, "Master, the High Scholars were lining up according to their ranks and waiting for you to summon them. Suddenly, a steward of the Tian Residence came and accused a High Scholar named Ye Xiaotian of using flowery words to seduce his fiancee. He even killed the fiancee's father and caused the fiancee's mother and daughter to fall out. Ye Xiaotian was furious. He grabbed the steward and started punching and kicking him. His tall follower also started punching and kicking him. The High Scholars could not stop him. "
"Oh?"
Jiang Busheng's face twitched slightly, and he glanced at Wang Haoming. This was because in the document that Inspector Wang had handed over to him, he had specifically mentioned a few people and heavily recommended them. Ye Xiaotian was one of them, and he had already approved of him.
Wang Haoming knew that the Xia family's ultimate goal was not to help Ye Xiaotian obtain the title of High Scholar. Their ultimate goal was to give him an official position. However, it was not up to him to make the decision. As the examiner of this year's High Scholar, he had the right to recommend candidates. Therefore, he decided to strike first. In the document handed over to the Chief Minister, he deliberately mentioned that Ye Xiaotian's character was unyielding and determined, and that he could be sent to Hulu County to take up a post there.
Jiang Busheng glanced at him and said with a faint smile, "Lord Wang, this Ye Xiaotian is just as you said. He has an unyielding character and is determined to forge ahead!
"Official Wang, this Ye Xiaotian is just as you said. He has a strong and unyielding character." Wang Haoming's face became slightly hot. He coughed and said, "Official Jiang, you must have heard about Ye Xiaotian's unbridled behavior at the Perching Cloud Pavilion. Haha, this person has a fiery temper, but he is not afraid of power. This kind of person is more suitable to be sent to Gouru County than a mature and steady person. "
As Wang Haoming said this, he did not know how much regret he felt. If he had known that Ye Xiaotian would cause such a ruckus, he would not have recommended Ye Xiaotian. This Administrative Commissioner was a righteous person and did not give face to the local officials. If he did not say anything, after Ye Xiaotian caused such a ruckus, the Administrative Commissioner would be angry and Ye Xiaotian would not have a chance to be an official. Now, even though he clearly hated him, he still had to put in a good word for him.
Hearing Wang Haoming's words, the Administrative Commissioner's heart was slightly moved. Ever since he took charge of Guizhou, he had more than enough to defend but not enough to expand. The ministers in the court had originally placed him here in the hopes that he could open up the situation and strengthen the court's control over Guizhou.
Who would have thought that when he arrived in Guizhou, he would find that without the approval of the local officials, his decrees would not be able to leave the mansion. Even if they did leave the mansion, it would be a piece of waste paper. He had no choice but to lower his head and compromise with the local officials in exchange for their support. In the past few years, he could only barely maintain the situation without any achievements.
The two local officials of Gouru Ling fought for territory until they sent troops to war. The court decisively sent troops to quell the chaos and deposed the two local officials. They established Gouru Ling as Gouru County and set up officials. This was tantamount to the court fighting for a piece of territory that was directly controlled by the court. This was the work of the ministers in the court.
However, it had been more than three years since the establishment of Gouru Ling County. This important place, located at the northernmost end of Guizhou's relay road, was still not under the court's control. Because of this, he had been reprimanded by the ministers several times in secret letters.
Now that Yang Yinglong wanted to place Zhao Wenyuan, the son of Zhao Xin, in Bozhou, in Gouru County, and the Tian family wanted to place the Tian family's disciple, Xu Boyi, in Gouru County, it was obvious that the local officials of Guizhou had come back to their senses. They wanted to cut off the 'hand' that the court had extended into Guizhou and once again control Gouru County in their own hands.
Because of this, Jiang Busheng quietly agreed to both the Yang and Tian family's requests. He was determined to first let the two local officials compete. On one hand, it could exhaust the two local officials' strength, and on the other hand, it could use them to check and balance each other.
Now, there was this Ye Xiaotian. It was said that he was the son-in-law of the Xia family of Red Maple Lake. If he was allowed to go to Gouru County, the situation there would become even more chaotic. The more chaotic it was, the better it would be for the court to benefit from the chaos.
Thinking of this, Jiang Busheng smiled and said, "That's right. You are a young man. You can't lose your vigor just because you read books. I heard that the case of Ye Xiaotian abducting another person's wife has been concluded by Official Wang. This steward of Tian Mansion is making trouble out of nothing and insulting a newly promoted High Scholar. He deserves to be punished! "
Jiang Busheng finished speaking and said to the bailiff, "Go! There's no need to wait until a quarter to seven in the morning. Call them in now. "
Wang Haoming was stunned when he heard this. He became suspicious and thought to himself, "They're letting them off so easily? This is not Jiang Xin's character. What is this old man planning? "
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Xie Chuanfeng returned to Tian Mansion with swollen cheeks. He covered his face and hurried back to his residence. He did not want the servants in the mansion to see him in such a sorry state.
In fact, he knew that Li Dazhuang was using him, but he also wanted to disgust Ye Xiaotian. The two of them hit it off well.
Xie Chuanfeng originally thought that no matter how Ye Xiaotian argued with him, this kind of thing would only make things worse. Didn't Ye Xiaotian just become a High Scholar and was feeling proud of himself? If he were to embarrass himself like this, perhaps the Xia Clan would feel disgusted when they heard about it. Then, Ye Xiao Tian would lose all his efforts for nothing. He had abducted his beautiful wife, whom he had been betrothed to since he was a child. He had to let him have a taste of his own medicine before he was satisfied. Who knew that Ye Xiaotian was a donkey. He hit him without saying a word. How could he be called a scholar?
Manager Xie covered his face with his hands and was about to head back to his residence to get some medicine to reduce swelling and bruises as soon as possible when he suddenly heard a cold voice call out, "Xie Chuanfeng!"
When Xie Chuanfeng heard this voice, he was startled. He hurriedly turned his head and saw a beautiful figure standing gracefully on the stairs. She wore a light hat that concealed her face, and only her delicate and round white chin could be seen. There were two maids standing behind her.
Xie Chuanfeng knelt down and bowed his head respectfully, "Young Mistress."
He did not hear any footsteps, but a white dress appeared in front of him. The tips of her boots could be seen. Tian Miaowen's voice came from above his head, "What's wrong with your face?"
Xie Chuanfeng hesitated, but before he could think of an excuse, Tian Miaowen laughed coldly, "What are you doing with Li Qiuchi?"
Xie Chuanfeng was shocked, 'Oh no! Young Mistress knows everything. '
Xie Chuanfeng hurriedly kowtowed, "Young Mistress, please forgive me. This lowly one knows his mistake!"
Tian Miaowen said indifferently, "You've been a steward for a few days and you've already forgotten yourself? Don't forget, you're a member of the Tian Residence. If you make things difficult for others, will others think that this is a personal grudge or the Tian family's idea? "
Xie Chuanfeng felt that the tone of her words was not right and shivered, "Young Mistress, this lowly one …"
The white dress in front of him moved, and the graceful figure was already far away, leaving only Tian Miaowen's cold voice, "You can leave. From now on, you're no longer a member of the Tian Residence!"
Xie Chuanfeng was shocked. He took two steps forward and begged, "Young Mistress, please forgive this lowly one this once on account of this lowly one's service."
Xie Chuanfeng kowtowed as he spoke, but after waiting for a long time, he still didn't hear a word from Tian Miaowen. When he looked up, Tian Daisuke's figure was nowhere to be seen. There were only many servants of the Tian Residence surrounding him, all looking at him with sympathetic eyes.
Xie Chuanfeng cried out in despair, "Young Mistress!"
Xie Chuanfeng didn't give up. He knelt on the ground and didn't move. But a moment later, the housekeeper of the Tian Mansion, Madam Han, came to his side with a servant. She said to him, "Xie Chuanfeng, the young miss saw that you have worked hard for our Tian Family, so this is your reward. You may leave."
Xie Chuanfeng hurriedly said, "Aunty Han, I beg you to help put in a good word for me in front of Young Mistress. If Young Mistress can change her mind, Xie Chuanfeng will never forget your great kindness!"
Aunty Han sighed, "Don't you know Young Mistress's temper? Don't waste your efforts. "
The servant placed a bundle next to Xie Chuanfeng. Madame Han glanced back and said to a few servants, "Send him out." Then Aunty Han swaggered off. Xie Chuanfeng looked at her disappearing figure with despair on his face.
Xie Chuanfeng left the Tian Residence in a daze and stood in front of the Tian Residence for a long time. Finally, he gave up and slowly left with the bundle on his back. He found a carriage shop. If the Tian Residence didn't use him, who else in Guiyang city would? The only thing he could do now was to return to Tongren.
"Ye Xiaotian!"
Xie Chuanfeng sat in a shabby room, waiting for the carriage to arrive. He couldn't help but grit his teeth as he thought of the person who caused him to be kicked out of the Tian Residence.
Suddenly, he thought of the heavy bundle that Tian Daisuke had given him. There should be a lot of gold and silver in it. Now that his future was gone, if he had more money, he could buy a house and live a well-off life.
Xie Chuanfeng opened the package and was surprised to find that in addition to some gold and silver, there was actually a letter. Xie Chuanfeng hurriedly opened the letter and read it. A trace of happiness immediately appeared on his face. He hastily looked around, and seeing that there was no one in the room, he swallowed the letter in two or three bites, a proud smile appearing on his face.
