Song Mu came to the house of Governor Lai with the post. The governor of Jiangnan East Road was named Lai Pingdong. He was a Jinshi during the Huanwen period, but he never showed his prominence until the Chongwen period. , became the governor of this prosperous place.
Logically speaking, to be able to gain such favor from the Holy Emperor, the governor must work hard to manage this place in a complete and proper manner.
However, in the few years since the other party took office, except for the proper tax collection and demon eradication required by the court, he has made almost no achievements in other aspects.
Because it relies on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the Eastern Frontier Army is stationed here, and institutions such as the Qingtian Guard are located here, the economy here is now prosperous and the people live and work in peace and contentment.
Over and over again, this place has become a happy place for many officials to retire.
Governor Lai also lived a very free and easy life. In the few years since he took office, the only thing that made people remember him was the many poems and songs he wrote at various cultural gatherings.
Song Mu arrived here with full of doubts and handed over the post. Lai Zhai's boy immediately took Song Mu inside.
Although it was still the New Year, the governor did not go to the Yamen, but worked at home.
Song Mu followed the young man into the courtyard, but suddenly he heard several people talking nearby. He turned around and saw several scholar-looking men talking in the corridor on one side of the house.
But there was a familiar face inside.
In the picture of He Sheng that I saw on Guzhai that day, he was chatting and laughing with several young masters at the moment.
Song Mu walked quickly from the far side, and He Tusheng seemed to have noticed the situation here. He saw Song Mu's back going deeper into the house, and there was actually a look of joy on his face at this moment.
But soon he started talking enthusiastically with the people next to him.
Song Mu walked into this spacious Lai's house at this moment. Although Lai's house was an official residence, its standards were quite high. After crossing several yards, Song Mu was finally taken to a study room.
Walking into the study, the countless books placed on the bookshelves on both sides immediately gave people a sense of shock, and Song Mu looked at a middle-aged man who was writing with his head down in the study.
The middle-aged man wore a satin robe, his hair was pinned directly with a jade hairpin, his hand holding the brush moved quickly, and he was very focused.
Song Mu stood nearby and watched, quietly waiting for the other party to finish his work.
After a while, the other party finally put down the pen in his hand and looked up at Song Mu. His upright face showed a smile.
"Song Jieyuan is here, come on, come up and admire my copying!"
The governor, Lai, was very kind to Song Mu. This time he invited Song Mu forward, but Song Mu repeatedly bowed his hands and stepped forward.
When he arrived in front of the bookcase and looked at the article that Governor Lai had just written, Song Mu was also suddenly stunned.
This turned out to be my own "Looking at the Tide".
The font used by Governor Lai is a bit wild, but when you look at the whole article, it actually has a different kind of beauty.
Governor Lai was stroking his beard and asked Song Mu with a smile on his face.
"Song Jieyuan's poem can be said to be at its peak. I thought of copying it on a whim. I wonder what Jieyuan thinks?"
Song Mu immediately raised his head, cupped his hands and said.
"It is an honor for me to be praised by the Governor."
"Hey, I don't like hearing this. It's too formal."
Governor Lai smiled and waved his hand, but he looked at Song Mu carefully. He saw that Song Mu was tall and handsome, and he was polite when he spoke and acted. He also thought of the amazing poems he had just copied on the table, and he was smiling all over his face at this moment. .
Seeing Governor Lai looking at him like this, Song Mu felt a little embarrassed at the moment.
Immediately, Governor Lai smiled and said to Song Mu.
"What are Song Jieyuan's plans for coming to Jinling this time?"
Song Mu opened his mouth to answer, and the other party immediately pulled Song Mu to sit down, ordered someone outside to bring tea, and then started chatting with Song Mu.
But after a long time, the content of the conversation between the other party and Song Mu turned out to be trivial, and Song Mu was confused.
At this moment, someone was bringing tea outside the door.
Song Mu also looked up at that moment, only to see a dignified young woman walking over, holding tea in her hand and slowly walked up to the two of them, carefully bowed, and then served tea to them.
At that moment, the other party's beautiful eyes met Song Mu's, but Song Mu immediately moved away. At this moment, he had two doubts in his heart.
Governor Lai next to him took the tea, but the little woman did not leave. Governor Lai had already smiled and said to Song Mu.
"Song Jieyuan, this is my daughter Wan'er, she is 28 years old. Wan'er, please meet Song Jieyuan soon."
"I've met Jieyuan."
Lai Wan'er's crisp voice came immediately. When Song Mu heard it, he quickly stood up and raised his hands, but his eyes were directed at Governor Lai.
Governor Lai smiled slightly and said to Song Mu clearly.
"My little girl has been raised in a boudoir, but she has also read poetry and books, and is very familiar with Song Jieyuan's poems."
"Song Jieyuan, didn't you just say that you haven't promised to get married yet? But I don't know what you think of my little daughter?"
When Lai Wan'er heard Lai Pingdong's words, her face immediately turned red and she lowered her head shyly, but there was a hint of joyful smile at the corner of her mouth.
Song Mu understood immediately, and stood up quickly, speaking with a bit of fear.
"I am from a humble background, but I dare not be so offensive."
Hearing these words, Governor Lai was stunned for a moment, and Lai Wan'er's face paled even more, seeming to be filled with joy and disappointment.
Song Mu was sweating in his heart at this moment. It turned out that the governor Lai came to him today to marry his own daughter Lalang.
If I had known this, I would have dragged Master here no matter what I said.
In that case, letting Master do the beating of mandarin ducks will definitely save a lot of things.
But now, I have to be more careful when I speak.
Sure enough, Governor Lai heard what Song Mu said, but his smile remained unchanged and he spoke again.
"Why did Song Jieyuan say this? I really meant what I said. Besides, my daughter is willing to do this. Just look at Song Jieyuan's attitude."
Saying this, Lai Wan'er's eyes looked a bit hopeful, as if she wanted to hear the answer she wanted from Song Mu's mouth.
Song Mu glanced at the other party and quickly lowered his head, with a look of surprise at this moment.
This time, it was a bit difficult to get off the horse. Song Mu was thinking quickly in his mind.
The governor Na Lai seemed to be very confident. He sat down to drink tea this time. Song Mu thought about it for a moment, then gritted his teeth and handed over his hand.
"I'm sorry for the offence, but this matter..."
"Does Jieyuan have a new love? Is it really the daughter of the shipping envoy?"
Before Song Mu finished speaking, Governor Lai suddenly said something like this. Song Mu suddenly paused and was about to open his mouth, but stopped again.
How dare Song Mu borrow Poxia's donkey? If he had said so, if the governor gave Gu Shifan shoes, he would be blamed.
For a moment, Song Mu felt quite angry, feeling that Governor Lai was a bit bullying. However, looking at Lai Wan'er's astonished expression, he sighed slightly and raised his hand.
"I was bent on seeking fame and getting married, but now I don't think about it."
After saying this, Lai Wan'er's eyes suddenly turned red, and she actually looked a bit like pear blossoms with rain in them.
