Leng Mei slowly closed the door.
Then she came to her room.
I saw Xue Mu in the back room already lying down.
She snickered and walked in.
"Ruyan probably hasn't slept yet, so you just walked into my room. If sister Ruyan finds you, you have to be careful."
Leng Mei sat beside the bed and looked at Xue Mu lying on the bed.
Xue Mu said at this time: "I will say that I was drunk then. Sister Leng didn't want to disturb her rest, so she chose to take care of me."
"This mouth is really eloquent." Leng Mei complained deliberately.
"But I think Sister Leng must like my mouth very much."
After saying that, he sat up straight and turned his face to Leng Mei.
Through the moonlight, Leng Mei saw a handsome and handsome face.
No matter how hard-hearted Leng Mei is, she can't help but want to get close to her when she sees this face.
But she also knows that men are like this. Once they get it, they won't cherish it.
This is what Shangguan's sister told her.
So she said: "Your mouth is quite delicious."
"Sister Leng, do you want to have a taste?" Xue Mu said and suddenly came forward.
Leng Mei smiled and finally kissed him gently on the cheek.
"By the way, after the corpse fraud case was over, didn't the Detective Department reward you?" Leng Mei asked.
Xue Mu shook his head: "That's not true, but it's normal. After all, everyone contributed to this case. It's impossible for me to just give me the credit after I provided a clue."
"Um."
Leng Mei nodded, feeling that what he said made sense.
Then she deliberately asked: "Nangong Xue sent you back today, and you are still drunk and blushing. Is there something wrong?"
Xue Mu replied: "Nangong Xue has become the deputy commander."
"Oh?" Leng Mei asked immediately: "Then does anyone have a candidate for her Qianhu position?"
"Not yet." Xue Mu explained: "It is said that Mr. Lu will select a suitable candidate in two days."
Leng Mei became curious: "Do you think you have a chance?"
"It's hard to say. After all, there are many candidates from Baihu, ten in total, and I am the latest one to join the God Catching Division. Whether it is in terms of qualifications or ability, I am not the most outstanding." Xue Mu said truthfully. Said.
Leng Mei comforted her: "Don't underestimate yourself. Although you are not the most outstanding in terms of qualifications, you may be much better than others in terms of ability."
"Actually, it doesn't matter. As you move up slowly, there will always be a chance."
Leng Mei's words of comfort warmed Xue Mu's heart a lot.
Then he pretended to feel sorry: "If I were promoted to a thousand households today, maybe I could stay in Sister Leng's room tonight."
"What?" Leng Mei teased: "You don't plan to stay here tonight?"
"I made a promise to Sister Leng that only those who have thousands of households or are in charge of the affairs will be qualified to stay here, so..." Xue Mu pretended to stand up with some regret: "I just teased Sister Leng. , I’m going back to my room first.”
Leng Mei naturally knew his way of retreating into advancement.
Looking at Xue Mu, who thought he could trick her, she finally took his hand.
She explained: "Actually, the reason why I said this before was just because I was worried that you would be unwilling to make progress, and sometimes you don't cherish things that you get too easily. What do you think?"
Xue Mu turned around at this time, pretended to take two steps, tested it, and then hugged Leng Mei who was sitting on the bed.
Hold her in your arms.
Xue Mu promised again and again: "Sister Leng, don't worry, if one day I fail you and Ruyan, I will be struck by thunder."
Before he could finish speaking, his mouth was blocked.
Leng Mei stood up and kissed Xue Mu directly with her lips.
Don't let him talk nonsense anymore.
In a small room.
The two people seemed like dry wood and fire.
It burns at once.
After a long incense kiss.
Leng Mei whispered a reminder at this time: "When you really become a Qianhu, I will naturally consummate your marriage, but for now, I will wrong you for now."
As he said that, the reflection on the wall quietly lowered its head.
The next morning, Xue Mu got up early.
He made breakfast.
No porridge today.
Eat noodle.
After Xu Ruyan got up, she found that Xue Mu had already made breakfast.
She was a little surprised: "Mulang, why did you get up so early today and make so much food?"
"In the past, you all took care of my daily life. It's rare that I'm free today, so I'll make some food for you." Xue Mu explained with a smile.
Xu Ruyan was also happy: "Mu Lang has to solve the case and make food for us. It's too hard. I want to eat more."
Xue Mu nodded: "Then you should eat more."
"Eh? Sister Leng hasn't gotten up yet? I'll call her." Xu Ruyan said and walked towards Leng Mei's room.
At this time, the door to Leng Mei's room happened to open.
Seeing that she seemed a little tired, Xu Ruyan asked, "Sister Leng, did you not sleep well yesterday?"
Leng Mei looked up at Xue Mu who was standing aside.
Xue Mu was also a little embarrassed at this time.
Maybe it's because my physical fitness has gotten better recently.
It took Leng Mei more than half an hour to get it done.
To use her subsequent words, her tongue was numb.
Xu Ruyan naturally didn't know what happened last night, and she was still concerned: "Did you not sleep well last night?"
Leng Mei said deliberately: "It's true, I didn't sleep much."
Xue Mu could only smooth things over awkwardly: "It's okay. Eat more today and go to bed early."
Xu Ruyan didn't pay much attention. After giving some instructions to Leng Mei, she took her to the dining table and prepared to have breakfast.
After Leng Mei sat down, she glanced at Xue Mu, who was sitting diagonally opposite. She then deliberately twisted his thigh with her hand under the table.
Xue Mu immediately took a breath of air.
Xu Ruyan seemed to sense that something was wrong with him, so she asked, "Master, what's wrong?"
Xue Mu shook his head and smiled awkwardly: "It's okay, it's nothing."
Then he also put his hand under the table.
The next second, in the direction of Leng Mei's thigh.
In the process of eating breakfast.
Xu Ruyan looked at Leng Mei, whose face was flushed, and wondered: "Sister Leng, are you hot? Your face is so red."
Leng Mei hesitated: "It's okay. I guess it was because I woke up early in the morning and ate noodles. They were a little hot, huh."
She immediately picked up the bowl and bit her lip, blocking this detail.
Xue Mu stood up and said to the two of them: "Okay, I'm done eating, you continue."
After saying that, he went to the kitchen, washed his hands, and left.
This time, they finally made it back.
Leng Mei looked at him, although her face was a little annoyed, but her heart was more excited.
Before Xue Mu left, he carried a small basket.
Inside is actually a bowl of noodles.
Nangong Xue made dumplings for herself before, and also invited them to dinner last night.
Due to emotion and reason, Xue Mu felt that he had to bring her a piece of breakfast.
When he arrived at the Divine Catching Division, Xue Mu was waiting at the door of Nangong Xue's room.
Not long after, Nangong Xue came.
When she saw Xue Mu standing there with a basket, she couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
After Xue Mu heard his voice, he explained: "Sister Xue'er, I made some noodles today, why don't you try them?"
"For me?" Nangong Xue was a little surprised.
Last night, when she sent Xue Mu back, she actually felt a little uneasy.
After all, everyone says that drinking leads to sexual incest.
Who knows what will happen to Xue Mu and Leng Mei after drinking.
As the saying goes, the one who is near the water and the tower first gets the moon.
Leng Mei was with him every day, even if the two had nothing to do with each other, sparks would always fly over time.
Therefore, Nangong Xue didn't sleep well last night.
But now Xue Mu came to her with breakfast early in the morning.
This actually made Nangong Xue feel relieved a little.
At least in Xue Mu's heart, he has his own place.
Although Nangong Xue was happy in her heart, she still said calmly: "Then give me the basket."
"good."
Xue Mu handed her the basket and turned to leave.
Seeing that he was about to leave, Nangong Xue hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "By the way, have you eaten? If you haven't eaten, then I will share some with you. I eat so much."
"I've already eaten. Sister Xue'er, you can eat." Xue Mu replied.
After hearing this, Nangong Xue had no choice but to say: "That's okay."
She watched Xue Mu leave, took another look at the basket in her hand, then walked into the room and sat down.
He opened the basket and looked at the bowl of noodles inside.
Nangong Xue picked up the chopsticks and took a bite.
I have to say that this noodle is smooth and tastes good.
Long, flat threads swayed in his mouth.
She immediately fell in love with this long object.
Not long after, the bowl of noodles was finished.
Nangong Xue wanted to tell Xue Mu that this bowl of noodles was delicious.
So he walked out.
Not long after he walked out, he heard Xue Mu chatting with one of the detectives in the backyard.
Listening to this voice, it should be Chen Baiming from the Tenth Division.
"Mr. After her family proposed the marriage, she stopped talking to me. I heard from his parents that she personally agreed to the marriage."
"That family is engaged in business and has a very good family background. Mine can't compare to mine."
"Back then, when I was enjoying the flowers and the moon together, she told me personally that she wanted me to go to her house to propose marriage. How come she agreed in the end? I don't understand, I can't figure it out!"
When Nangong Xue heard these words, she immediately understood something.
Co-author Chen Baiming was trapped by love, and then came to Xue Mu to solve his doubts.
She also wanted to hear what comforting words Xue Mu would say.
But what I didn't expect was that Xue Mu said directly: "Actually, what's the point of you crying and complaining here? Is it to win back the woman who doesn't belong to you, or to gain our sympathy for you?"
Chen Baiming hesitated for a moment: "No, it's me. It's just me. I'm so depressed."
Nangong Xue, who was hiding behind and listening, couldn't help but frown. She didn't expect Xue Mu to be such a straight man.
Shouldn't there be more comfort for people like this who are frustrated in love?
Thinking of this, Nangong Xue couldn't help but complain: "It seems that this guy doesn't know how to comfort people."
However, Xue Mu continued: "I can understand that you are feeling panicked, but as a man, I feel disdain for your behavior. It is nothing more than love and unintentional flow, or that girl has let you down. Sincerely, since she has made her choice, that girl has nothing to do with you."
"You still have to stay where you are and keep torturing yourself with your so-called good memories, so why don't you work hard to improve yourself and become better? If one day you meet her again, I hope to learn from your I heard her insignificant words from her mouth."
After saying these words, Xue Mu patted Chen Baiming on the shoulder.
Chen Baiming seemed to have some insights. He looked at Xue Mu and then asked: "Master Xue, you must have experienced a lot before you have this insight."
"That's natural." Xue Mu smiled: "In life, you should see mountains, rivers and lakes, pursue poetry and distance, pursue your own ambitions and ideals, and find what you really want, instead of being bound by the world. Besides, Well, it’s not like there is only one son and daughter in life, let alone yours, which doesn’t even count as love.”
When Chen Baiming heard this, he felt even more aggrieved. He cried loudly: "Master Xue, what you said is so hurtful."
"The so-called good advice is harsh to the ears. If I comfort you blindly, I will only make you fall into endless memories. Instead of doing this, I might as well be a bad person. In this case, you can completely wake up and start moving on."
Xue Mu continued: "Besides, if you and she fail to achieve perfection, doesn't it mean that he has no fate with you. In this case, why should you linger on a woman who is not destined to you? If you can seriously improve yourself, maybe in the future, say Maybe you’ll be able to meet your good match.”
Chen Baiming listened thoughtfully to what he said, and finally he realized: "Master Xue is right, my subordinates have understood. From now on, I will definitely work hard to handle cases and improve myself. Only in this way can I be worthy of a good relationship in the future." .”
Xue Mu nodded happily: "That's right."
Nangong Xue was listening to their conversation, fascinated.
Chen Baiming found her, and then shouted: "Master Nangong."
Xue Mu turned around after hearing this.
Seeing that she was discovered, Nangong Xue coughed slightly and asked, "What are you discussing here?"
Chen Baiming was worried that he would be embarrassed if he told his embarrassing story, so he hesitated: "No, it's nothing. I was just chatting with Mr. Xue about the details of the corpse fraud case not long ago."
After saying that, he touched Xue Mu beside him with his hand.
Xue Mu naturally understood, so he nodded and replied: "Yes, Bai Ming has some doubts about the case and doesn't quite understand them, so I'll explain them to him."
Nangong Xue knew that he was trying to smooth things over for Chen Baiming, but she didn't reveal it to him face to face.
Then Chen Baiming made an excuse and left in a hurry.
Xue Mu asked Nangong Xue: "Sister Xue'er, have you finished the noodles?"
Nangong Xue replied: "I've finished eating."
Xue Mu asked: "How does it taste?"
"Not bad. Did you make these noodles yourself?"
"I didn't cook this, could anyone else have cooked it?" Xue Mu asked.
Nangong Xue deliberately tried to test: "How do I know? I thought it was your sister Leng who made the noodles for you.
Xue Mu smiled: "Actually, Sister Leng and I don't see each other most of the time, let alone talk about the following things together."
Nangong Xue felt happy after hearing this, but she still said calmly: "In that case, I will make some dumplings for you in the future, so that you will not be bored eating noodles every day."
"Thank you very much, Sister Xue'er."
Seeing that the two of them had nothing to talk about, Xue Mu planned to leave.
Nangong Xue originally wanted to ask him why he could understand so many emotions, but then he thought about it.
Since Chen Baiming didn't want to mention it, he just gave up on it.
[This guy must have harmed many little girls behind his back. 】
Thinking of this, Nangong Xue couldn't help but become worried.
In the following time, Xue Mu didn't have much to do in the Divine Catcher Division.
However, the remaining 100 households in the Divine Catcher Division were waiting anxiously.
Because since Lu Jianghe said that he would select one thousand households from these hundreds of households in these two days, there has been no news from him.
This had to make those hundreds of households a little confused. Among them, Pei Renfa and Ma Guangan gathered together to chat about this matter.
Ma Guangan asked Pei Renfa: "Brother Pei, Mr. Lu has not yet finished the nominations of these thousands of households. It is really hard to sleep and eat while waiting."
Pei Renfa actually laughed: "I actually don't care about this Thousand Households nomination at all."
He looked at Ma Guangan and said, "Brother, let's not get involved in this kind of thing."
Ma Guangan was a little confused: "Brother Pei, don't you want to be one of these thousand households?"
Pei Renfa sighed and said with a smile: "Why don't I want to be one of these thousand households? You know, I even dream of being promoted to the first level."
Ma Guangan was even more puzzled when he heard what he said: "Then if that's the case, why is Brother Pei not nervous at all?"
Pei Renfa replied: "What's the use of being nervous? Does being nervous mean you can be one of these thousand households? Think about who Mr. Lu is interested in."
Ma Guangan thought for a while, and then asked tentatively: "Is it Xue Mu?"
Pei Renfa nodded: "When Xue Mu was able to become one of the 100 households, I believe that in addition to Mr. Nangong's recommendation, Mr. Lu was the one who made the final decision. So Mr. Lu must also appreciate Xue Mu, so the position of the 100 households It’s really hard to say.”
Ma Guangan also nodded after hearing this: "That's true, but I heard that hundreds of households seem to be eager to try that distance. It is said that he is bound to get the position of one thousand households."
After hearing this, Pei Renfa laughed: "Cheng Lu used to be Zuo Yuheng's confidant. Do you think your Excellency would choose someone else's confidant to be the Qianhu?"
"But after all, Zuo Yuheng has been executed, and Cheng Baihu's ability is obvious to everyone. Now if Mr. Lu promotes him to Qianhu, then Cheng Lu's backer will be him, and he may follow him in the future."
"In short, no one can say for sure about this kind of thing. We just have to wait patiently." Pei Renfa seemed unwilling to get involved in such disputes.
Although he also hopes to obtain the position of Thousand Households, Pei Renfa prefers to keep a low profile compared to future stability.
At the same time, Cheng Lu was also preparing silver coins.
He was Zuo Yuheng's confidant before, and he originally thought he could rely on Zuo Yuheng to be promoted to Qianhu.
But I didn't expect Zuo Yuheng to step down so quickly.
There is no other way, now he can only make a desperate move.
Cheng Lu prepared twenty gold bars and planned to give them to Lu Jianghe.
The purpose is to use this small gift to exchange for the position of the divine catcher Si Qianhu.
Not long after, he brought a small box he had prepared to Lu Jianghe's room.
"Master Lu!"
Cheng Lu knocked on the door.
Lu Jianghe heard the sound outside in the room at this time, and responded: "Come in."
Cheng Lu walked in and said with a smile: "Master Lu, my mother specially brought some specialties from home. She said that Master Lu usually takes good care of his subordinates, so she ordered me to bring some specialties to You, I hope you don’t dislike it.”
With that said, he moved forward and placed the box on the table.
Lu Jianghe took a look and immediately understood what was going on.
He then smiled and said: "Cheng Lu, you are serious, but I can't accept this specialty product. After all, it would not be good if other subordinates see it."
Cheng Luze immediately said: "Master Lu, only you and I know about this, and my old lady knows about it, but she is old and will definitely forget it in a few days, so don't worry about this specialty."
Lu Jianghe listened to what he said and knew clearly why he came this time.
Finally, he stood up, lifted the box, and then said with a smile: "Cheng Lu, what kind of specialty can weigh so much? It should weigh more than ten kilograms. A small box can hold such a heavy specialty. I guess this specialty must be very rich in gold content.”
Hearing this, Cheng Lu had already guessed the implication of Lu Jianghe's words. He once again raised his hand and said, "Sir, since I joined the Detective Division five years ago, I have been working step by step, handling cases seriously, and doing the job you have given us. Every single thing."
"As for the former Mr. Zuo, my subordinates did not expect that he would collude with the Ma bandits, and he was also an undercover agent of the Daxia Kingdom. I have nothing to do with this matter at all. I hope Mr. Lu will find out."
Lu Jianghe waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say any more.
He replied: "Cheng Lu, if I didn't believe you, I'm afraid you would have ended up with Yu Heng a long time ago. It's precisely because I trust you as a person that I also know that he instructed you to do some of the things you did before. , that’s why I didn’t embarrass you.”
"Right now, the Divine Catcher is about to nominate Qianhu. You still send me specialties. I don't think you should do this. Okay, take this box back."
Cheng Lu saw that there was no oil or salt in Lu Jianghe.
He also understood that once he took the box back, there would be no chance of being nominated by these thousands of households.
He immediately knelt down and said again: "Master Lu, please give me a chance. I will prove to you in the future that your decision in the selection was absolutely correct, sir!"
Lu Jianghe looked at him kneeling on the ground. Although there was no emotion on his face, he felt contempt in his heart.
This kind of determination and means can make a person lose his dignity and face for the sake of official position.
Once he gets the power one day, he will intensify his efforts.
Lu Jianghe felt that it was absolutely impossible for such a person to lead the Shenqi Division.
Finally, he said coldly: "Okay, I'm sleepy too, you can go down."
"grown ups!"
"Go down."
Cheng Lu knew that Lu Jianghe had completely finished speaking.
He could only respond: "Yes."
Finally, he took the box and left.
After this incident, it was basically impossible for Cheng Lu to nominate Qian Hu.
But what he didn't know was that Lu Jianghe already had a candidate in mind.
Moreover, he had planned this candidate long ago.
On the other hand, Xue Mu really wanted to be the Qianhu.
But he also knows that there are times in life that must come, and there are no times in life, so don’t force it.
If I can really become one of these thousand households, it will be an unexpected surprise. If I really can't, it will be reasonable.
After all, he had just become a member of the Baihu Division of the Divine Catcher a month ago, how could he be promoted so quickly.
So when the time came, he was still running faster than anyone else.
After all, he still wanted to make extra money.
The extra money he was talking about was going to Xiao Mansion to tell stories to Xiao Qingyue.
It's easy to be Xiao Qingyue's teacher.
Occasionally I go to her house and tell her a few stories.
You don't need to do anything more to get so much silver for free.
Although these coins are not much compared with the money I spent to write the story of "The Romance of the West Chamber".
But it is still an income.
Speaking of published storybooks, Xue Mu thought it was time to launch a new storybook series.
And he has already thought about the content of the next storybook.
He believes that the content of this book will definitely sell more popular than the previous "West Chamber".
After thinking about it, Xue Mu came to Xiao Mansion.
At this time in the Xiao Mansion, Xiao Xun felt a little melancholy.
A few days ago, he and the eldest princess Zhao Ruoli entered the palace together.
The eldest princess Zhao Ruoli showed her revised tax reform policy to the emperor's brother Zhao Hongyin.
But after Qing Emperor Zhao Hongyin took a brief look at it, he put the fold aside, and then asked: "Ruoli, Xiao Jijiu, do you know that Cangzhou is experiencing a flood?"
Zhao Ruoli naturally knew about this matter. She and Zhao Hongyin said, "Brother Emperor, I have already ordered people to handle this matter, and the victims have been properly resettled."
Zhao Hongyin continued: "Do you know that floods in Cangzhou no longer happen every year or two? Do you know why?"
After saying that, he looked at Xiao Xun.
As the high priest of the Imperial Academy, Xiao Xun naturally understood this matter.
He explained: "Back to Your Majesty, the terrain of Cangzhou is low, like a basin. Whenever heavy rains fall, water will accumulate in the basin. In addition, Cangzhou has had too much rainfall in recent years, causing the dams upstream to be unable to bear it. , often bursting the embankments, which leads to hidden dangers of floods.”
Zhao Hongyin nodded after hearing this answer, and then looked at Zhao Ruoli.
"Ruoli, I asked Prince Kang and Prince Jing a few days ago about how to deal with the floods in Cangzhou. What do you think they gave them?"
Zhao Ruoli then said: "Ruoli doesn't know the method of the two nephews. Brother, please give me some advice. Ruoli listens."
Zhao Hongyin explained: "One of them said that we should continue to consolidate the dam upstream. Only if the dam does not break upstream can Cangzhou be stable."
"The other said that people on both sides of the river should be moved away. In this way, the casualties of flood victims can be further reduced."
He looked at Xiao Xun and Zhao Ruoli and said, "What do you think of these two people's methods?"
Zhao Ruoli replied: "Cangzhou floods have been a hidden danger to our Daqing Dynasty in recent years. If we follow the methods of the two princes, Cangzhou will not have to suffer from floods in these years."
After Zhao Hongyin heard this, he asked: "Ruoli, according to what you said, you don't agree with Prince Kang and Prince Jing's plan."
"I feel that this approach treats the symptoms but not the root cause, and will lead to endless troubles one day." Zhao Ruoli explained.
"You haven't come up with a solution for a small flood in Cangzhou for several years, but you want to change the land tax directly. Do you know that this change is very likely to cause earth-shaking changes in the entire Daqing Dynasty? ." Zhao Hongyin visited.
Zhao Ruoli knew what Zhao Hongyin was worried about. He was worried that if the tax system was changed, the landowners and gentry, and even the officials of the imperial court, would be opposed.
At that time, only the people will benefit.
And once he has no one to support him in the DPRK.
His throne will be in danger.
Although, Zhao Hongyin is now firmly sitting on the throne.
But he also knew that there were several undercurrents surging behind the scenes.
It's just that they are all afraid of Zhao Hongyin, the emperor.
Zhao Hongyin finally said: "Let's deal with the flood in Cangzhou first, and then we will discuss the land tax reform."
With that said, he waved his hand and told Zhao Ruoli and Xiao Xun to leave.
This is why Xiao Xun is so melancholy.
If the matter in Cangzhou cannot be solved for a long time.
Then, Zhao Ruoli's tax reform will remain unsolved.
Seeing Xiao Xun in such a difficult situation, Xiao Qingyue asked, "Dad, do you need my help?"
Xiao Xun shook his head: "As a girl, what can you do to help? You should go back to your room."
Just when Xiao Qingyue was about to speak, Xiaodie ran over and said excitedly: "Miss, Mr. Xue is here."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyue hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
"Miss Xiao."
"Mr. Xue, you are here."
Xiao Qingyue smiled.
"Shall we continue today?" Xue Mu asked.
Xiao Qingyue thought for a while, and then asked Xue Mu: "Mr. Xue, do you know how to control floods?"
"Flood?"
Xue Mu explained: "It depends on the specific place. It depends on local conditions. Different places have different water control methods. Some are suitable for blocking, some are suitable for dredging, and some need to contain water to attack sand."
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Xun, who was sitting in the main hall, opened his eyes wide.
"Bend water to attack sand?!"
He had never heard of this method of treating floods.
So he immediately shouted: "Qingyue, invite Xue Mu over!"
After Xiao Qingyue heard this, she immediately pulled Xue Mu and brought him to Xiao Xun.
Xiao Xun saw his daughter holding Xue Mu's hand. He was about to get angry, but when he thought about asking for help later, he could only sigh.
But I have to say that Qingyue and him are quite a match when they stand together.
Unfortunately.
He is blind.
Please give me a monthly pass~
(End of chapter)
