Yao Dong was transferred to the arrest department, and although no one was appointed to the general position, there was news that Director Lin had long planned to use someone he planned to bring over to take the position. This caused a lot of confusion about the general position within the execution room The speculation gradually subsided.
As Lin Haoming stayed in the execution room for a long time, some things gradually became clear, and at this time, Cui Changting finally arrived.
When the city lord arrives, the city magistrate, supervisors, magistrates on the left and right, and the chief ministers of the six houses all come out to greet him.
When the news came that he was about to arrive, Fang Ruhai, who was the general judge, had already summoned officials at all levels in Dithi City to discuss the reception. It was finally decided that Yan Shang, the director of the Li house, would lead the officials of the Li house and go thirty miles out of the city to greet him. The remaining officials met at the east gate.
Although Lin Haoming didn't like Cui Changting, the rules were such that he could only go to the east gate with others to wait for the Lord of the City.
Perhaps because the new city lord is also one of his own, Fang Ruhai seemed quite proud, talking to the people around him from time to time, while Xiang Xuehai stood silently, as if he was the only one in the noisy east gate at this time. Generally speaking, there is no distraction.
Because Lin Haoming had just arrived, and what he had done before, Xiao Ming's old team didn't know how to deal with it, so he was alone and seemed a little lonely.
After standing for a while, Song Ting, the right comrade, said a few words to Shan Dongliang, the head of the workshop. When he walked past Lin Haoming, he suddenly stopped and said, "Mr. Lin, Xinrou is working in the torture room. No. I know if I am still competent, and if there are any deficiencies, please give me some pointers, Mr. Lin."
"I'm sorry, sir. Mai is a rare talent who works steadily and meticulously. After being sent to the execution chamber, he can familiarize himself with the operation as soon as possible. Mai has also done a lot of things." Lin Haoming replied politely.
"That's good, that's good!" Song Ting listened and nodded with a smile before leaving.
Lin Haoming watched Song Ting leave, thinking about what he just said. Obviously this should be a test by the Tongzhi master, and it also seemed to indicate that there should be opportunities for cooperation between the two parties.
Of course, this hint is nothing. After all, Cui Changting just arrived today. How everything will really turn out depends on what happens after he takes office.
At this time, the sound of a large convoy of carriages could be heard outside the city. Looking from the door, without using any magical powers, one could see a convoy several hundred feet long heading towards the city gate in a hurry.
Leading the way was Yan Shang, the official in charge of the official house in Dithief City. There was a rather luxurious car not far behind, and Cui Changting was probably in the car.
When Cui Changting married Qiniang, he was just an official in Dishuang City. After so many years, he went from seventh rank to a full fifth-rank city lord. Moreover, the rank of the city lord of Dishuang City was higher than before. The city lord of Dishang City is half a rank higher. Although Cui Changting is not very good as a person, he is really capable as an official.
A fifth-grade official can bless one wife and two concubines. If Qiniang had not been abandoned back then, I wonder if Qiniang would be blessed with her heavenly seal now? Of course, because she and Gong Xinlan now have a marriage contract bound by heaven, she does not need her blessings. And because she does not have a wife, Shu Siyue and Qiniang are both blessed by her heavenly seal. This Is it also God's will?
Thinking of this, the door of the carriage opened, but the person who left first was not Cui Changting, but a woman. Immediately afterwards, Cui Changting got out of the car this time, and actually holding a cloak in his hand, he got out of the car. Instead of walking toward the waiting officials, he first put his cloak on the woman.
That woman, if she guessed correctly, her name is Wu Yue, she is the side branch woman of the Wu family, Cui Changting's wife who wanted to kidnap Qiniang. After that, Jia Kai wrote a letter directly to Cui Changting. After that, Cui Changting divorced her directly. With the support of the Wu family, the elder of the Cui family did not have the courage to stand up for his niece who had done something stupid. Cui Changting naturally immediately made Wu Yue his legal wife.
"Master Cui is really caring about his wife. He is so talented and beautiful, so enviable!" Fang Ruhai took the lead in greeting her with a smile.
"Master Fang is joking." Cui Changting responded with a smile.
"There are so many people, I'm getting back in the car!" Wu Yue, however, seemed to ignore Fang Ruhai at all. He gave Cui Changting his cloak again and got in the car again.
Cui Changting was holding the cloak and felt a little embarrassed for a moment. Fortunately, at this moment, an attendant ran over and took the cloak away smartly.
Lin Haoming looked at this scene and sneered in his heart. It seemed that this young lady from the Wu family was definitely not a good wife and mother. No wonder she forced his former head wife to resort to such cunning tactics as kidnapping Qiniang.
Fang Ruhai and Cui Changting knew each other, and he was a general judge. In the entire Dithief City, apart from Cui Changting, he was the fifth-rank official, so he naturally started the introduction.
Naturally, the first people to be introduced were Xiang Xuehai and Song Ting, both of whom were colleagues on the left and right. Although one was an old friend of Xiao Ming and the other was a representative of the local faction, at this moment, on the surface, they still welcomed the new appointee very politely. The city lord arrived, and with Yan Shang accompanying him from behind, it seemed quite harmonious.
Next came Ju Yehao, the left supervisor, and Deng Peng, the right supervisor. Although they were both Xiao Ming's old friends, at this time, they seemed more enthusiastic than Xiang Xuehai. Such performance made Lin Haoming frown slightly. He frowned, obviously these two people may not still be considered Xiao Ming's old team.
Of course, if you think about it carefully, you will understand that these two people have probably seen that Fang Ruhai will not be in the Thieves City for a long time. Once he leaves, the possibility of the two people succeeding to the throne is naturally not impossible, and their relationship with the city lord seems to have changed. It's quite important.
Cui Changting was naturally smiling at their enthusiasm, and he obviously enjoyed the feeling of being complimented.
After them, there are Yang Yingcheng, the head of the official house, and Yu Yanqing, the head of the house.
These two people can be said to be direct descendants of Xiao Ming. According to Lin Haoming's understanding, among the two wives and concubines are women from the Xiao family. Although they are not Xiao Ming's direct children, they are also relatively close descendants. They want to get rid of Xiao Ming's The influence is obviously much harder than that of the two inspectors. Now he greets Cui Changting politely and doesn't say much.
Cui Changting was obviously not unprepared. He generally understood the identity of the main officials in the city, but he didn't care much.
Next is Bao Wanchang, who was promoted by Fang Ruhai. Although he didn't know Cui Changting before, he seemed quite dismissive when chatting with Cui Changting now.
After Cui Changting chatted with Bao Wanchang for a while, he patted him on the shoulder and ended with encouragement.
After him, it was finally Lin Haoming's turn, and Lin Haoming had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Watching him walking towards him, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
