The seventh-rank County Magistrate, eting and bowing is acceptable.
Before the new County Magistrate assus his position, it is customary to first visit the Fang Mansion; this is not unusual.
Being very proper, ng Kang exchanged a few polite words and then stood up to take his leave, saying he was going to offer incense at Cien Temple.
......
"Fang Mansion!"
As they left the city, Madam ng snorted softly:
"Such grandeur, I think even the Governnt Office can’t compare to the gate tower of a Fang Mansion’s side courtyard."
"Shhh..." County Magistrate ng’s face changed at her words:
"Speak softly, my dear, walls have ears."
"What are you afraid of?" Madam ng retorted angrily:
"You’re the dignified County Magistrate, the parent of the people in Gu’an County!"
"County Magistrate?" County Magistrate ng smiled bitterly:
"Only with Fang Mansion’s approval am I the County Magistrate, if Fang Mansion disapproves, they could kill us as vagrants and no one would dare say a word."
"You’re too timid." Madam ng looked at him with disdain:
"Even if you’re not a capable County Magistrate, our Su Family is not to be trifled with, does Fang dare?"
"Alas!"
County Magistrate ng sighed lightly:
"A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, even though the Su Family is strong, in this small patch of Gu’an County land, we must listen to Fang."
His wife’s family is illustrious, and even his ability to beco a County Magistrate is thanks to his wife’s family’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering.
It’s natural for him to be sowhat afraid of his wife.
"Actually, Gu’an County is not bad."
County Magistrate ng said slowly:
"I asked the previous County Magistrate; Mr. Fang Sr. rarely leaves the mansion, most of the ti he stays at ho with his wife and children."
"When he does go out, he focuses on business and training his private soldiers."
"Thanks to Square Porcelain and Skyloom District, the people of Gu’an County lead decent lives; even doing nothing, the County Magistrate’s evaluation is excellent in every aspect."
He stroked his chin and said quietly:
"If we stay here for four years, earn an excellent County Magistrate title, with so help from my father-in-law, we can go straight to a position in the Prefecture City."
"Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"
"Hmph!" Madam ng snorted softly:
"No wonder you chose Gu’an County."
"Yes." County Magistrate ng didn’t deny:
"I inquired about so many places, and only in Gu’an County does the Fang Mansion conduct themselves in a way that puts one at ease."
"Other places..."
"Though being a County Magistrate, it’s essentially being worked to the bone for soone, without any benefits in the end."
"Fang Mansion is different, Fang Zheng is a man of the world, and we can mix in a bit of profit from Fang Mansion’s business."
"The forr County Magistrate received this amount from Fang Mansion every year!"
He extended five fingers and flipped them back and forth.
Madam ng’s eyes lit up:
"Really?"
"Is there any doubt?" County Magistrate ng said seriously.
"That’s wonderful." Madam ng felt pleased, nodding:
"With money, let’s see if those who laugh at us can still laugh. I want to show them they didn’t misjudge."
"Of course."
County Magistrate ng reached out to embrace his wife:
"Madam certainly didn’t choose the wrong person."
"You foolish one!"
Madam ng gave him a sidelong glance and leaned her soft body against him.
Cien Temple.
"Ladies and gentlen."
Yuan Hui folded his hands and spoke slowly:
"The day is already late, descending the mountain might be unpredictable. The humble monk has prepared two ditation rooms for rest."
"Thank you, Master." County Magistrate ng expressed gratitude and asked:
"Has the circular Abbot not returned?"
"The Abbot has gone deep into the mountains to suppress demons and will not return today by the look of things." Yuan Hui shook his head:
"When the Abbot returns, he will surely inform you."
"Very well."
County Magistrate ng nodded.
Temples prohibit n and won from staying together, so if there are empty rooms, two rooms will be prepared even for a married couple.
This point County Magistrate ng could understand.
Night.
"Knock, knock..."
A knocking sound was heard.
Absorbed in reading a book, County Magistrate ng was startled by the sound, then strolled to the door, and opened it.
A fragrant breeze blew in,
as a soft body fell into his embrace.
......
In another room.
Madam ng’s eyes were hazy as she looked at the strong man approaching step by step, feeling only a heavy breath and a quickened heartbeat.
"Madam."
The visitor bowed his head, eyes glinting strangely:
"A night of spring is worth a thousand gold pieces, let’s not waste ti."
"No..."
Madam ng, in a confused consciousness, collapsed limply onto the bed.
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