The birthday party of the prefect's wife was very lively, with many guests coming to the door, and a group of children at the door. They recited rhymes to praise the prefect's wife, in order to win candies and copper coins.
Because of the issue of the imperial envoy, the prefect actually didn't want to do it, but the invitations had been sent out half a month ago. If he didn't do it now, it would be difficult to explain to his family. The imperial envoy also seemed to have a guilty conscience, and the impression would only be worse.
Despite the cheerful smile on the magistrate's face, he was actually quite uneasy in his heart.
The prefect's wife told the story about the second master of the An family going to his aunt. Although he later said that she was going to express his gratitude, the prefect still couldn't let go.
The relationship between the An family and the imperial envoy always makes people a little uneasy.
The prefect had a bad rest last night. All he could think about were issues related to the imperial envoy. His life was in the hands of the imperial envoy!
He is now working hard to serve the imperial envoy in order to prevent himself from being caught as a model and then being questioned by the emperor!
Every year during imperial inspections, one or two officials would be criticized by name. If the mistake they made was a major one, the emperor would directly order them to be executed. If it was a minor offense, their official position would be wiped out. After receiving a reprimand from the emperor, there would be no hope of promotion.
Of course, if he was reported by the imperial envoy, his guilt would not be much lighter.
No matter which one, as long as you are caught as a typical person, you can't think of any operation, and your future official career will be over at a glance.
The prefect is now taking a chance, thinking that he will be coaxed by the imperial envoy, and then he will spit out the greedy money, and those who behave well will save themselves first!
The prefect's wife didn't know what her husband was worried about. She was extremely happy today. This birthday party, her husband finally let go. She had been in Qingzhou City for so many years, and it was the first time she was so beautiful.
Everyone was overjoyed and congratulated themselves on their birthday!
The prefect and his wife only waited at the door for a while to receive some more important guests, and they did not need to greet the rest of the ordinary guests one by one.
The two of them turned around from the door and prepared to return to the table.
The prefect ordered the boy to guard the street. If he saw his aunt's sedan approaching, he must run back and tell him in advance. Just in case, the prefect sent three boys, fearing that only one boy would miss it. .
Before entering the house, the prefect looked in the direction of the street, wondering whether the imperial envoy was satisfied with the information he had given him.
If you affirm his ability, even if you cherish his talent, you have to give him a chance to atone for his sins...
No matter what others think, the prefect is quite confident in himself.
He feels that he is full of talents!
In the past few days, he has worked hard to complete the instructions given by the Imperial Envoy. He planned that it would be best to make the Imperial Envoy think that he is talented, but he just took a detour. If he admits his mistakes, he can improve a lot, and he can give him another chance!
"Master, I asked Aunt Song to guard the door. If my aunt comes, Aunt Song will lead her directly to the backyard and will not neglect her."
They were just distant relatives who were fighting against each other. The prefect’s wife didn’t know why her husband valued him so much. In her eyes, the two of them came to Qingzhou City to recognize their relatives because they just wanted to gain some benefits.
Those who pretend to be five and six now will definitely reveal their greed later on!
"Madam, let me reiterate for the last time that everything you do to your aunt will be in accordance with your mother-in-law's specifications. If your mother-in-law comes, won't you greet her at the door?"
Listening to her husband's somewhat angry words, the prefect's wife knew that she had said the wrong thing and that she should not have shown her contempt for her aunt in front of her husband.
"I was wrong."
The prefect's wife quickly admitted her mistake. She was a smart person and never quarreled with her husband in this regard. Even if she had different opinions, she would wait until her husband was relieved before raising them.
While the two were talking, a boy ran quickly from outside. He was going to the men's banquet and turned around, walking towards the prefect.
"Sir, my aunt and uncle are at the corner of the street!"
The two of them came on foot, neither in a car nor in a sedan, so the boy noticed them at a glance.
The prefect's face straightened and he strode towards the door. After seeing her husband's cold face just now, the prefect's wife did not dare to show any indifference and walked quickly towards the door.
The two of them stood in a very clever position. Going to the left was where the male guests were seated, and going to the right was where the female guests were seated. The table was not open yet, so the guests were not sitting at the table. They were wandering around.
Of course, the male guests in the front yard may not go to the backyard to rudely disturb the female family members, and the female family members will not come to the front, but the prefect and his wife stood at the intersection point where both the male and female guests could see.
Many people saw the reaction of the prefect and the prefect's wife, and couldn't help but guess who came to make the prefect and his wife treat them so seriously.
Everyone thought it was a noble person coming, so when they saw Zhou Jinyan and Jian Yu who had changed their appearance, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. These two people looked very ordinary, and the fabrics they wore were not very expensive!
I’m also thinking that I can get in touch with a noble person this time!
Zhou Jinyan had already told Jian Yu about the magistrate's situation, so when faced with his attentiveness to please, Jian Yu's mentality was normal, and Zhou Jinyan didn't feel anything at all.
But when others saw the magistrate's words and deeds, their jaws dropped!
The magistrate was usually such a serious person, but now he smiled broadly at the man and woman, and even leaned forward slightly when he spoke. This gesture was respectful and humble.
The same goes for the magistrate's wife. She laughed with the magistrate beside her. She looked very approachable without the dignified look she wore when seeing other female family members.
If she knew what everyone was thinking, the prefect's wife would probably roll her eyes, but she wanted to put on airs, but her seniority was here!
After a while, the woman and the magistrate's wife left, and the magistrate led the man over. He quickly came forward with a glass of wine and said that this young man was unfamiliar, but looking at Zhuo Wei, he must be extraordinary. This is not the case for ordinary people.
What he said was that Zhou Jinyan wanted to lift him to the sky.
"This is my great-aunt."
Upon hearing the introduction from the prefect, the expressions of everyone present became stiff for a moment.
Great uncle? ! What great aunt?
This situation also happened to the female relatives. It was impossible for the magistrate's wife not to introduce Jian Yu's identity. Now the magistrate's wife was numb. After all, she called herself grandnephew's daughter-in-law. It was okay to call her aunt in front of everyone.
After the prefect's wife finished speaking, the scene instantly became very quiet.
Auntie? !
The female relatives looked at Jian Yu with some surprise. Who doesn't have several distant relatives? The identity of the aunt is not important, what is important is the attitude of the prefect’s wife!
The prefect’s wife actually respects him? ! Some ladies subconsciously looked at the Lord Shouxi, who was drinking tea with his head down, as if he couldn't hear or see what was happening in front of him.
The mayor of Shouxi County did not stand up to express his position, so he said that there was no problem with the identity of his aunt! Even if the prefect's wife has a niece like Lord Shouxi, it's not just someone calling herself aunt and becoming an elder.
After the introduction, the prefect’s wife led Jian Yu to the seat. She meant to be polite, but she didn’t expect Jian Yu to actually sit down!
How rude!
Does the prefect’s wife dare to chase her away? She didn't dare, so in the end she could only silently ask her servants to add a table to the left, so that it would be flush with Jian Yu's position, making it look like the main seat.
Everyone knew what was happening here and quickly stopped looking at her. The great aunt mentioned by the prefect's wife didn't look like someone to be trifled with.
The prefect’s wife is so arrogant, she actually gave in like this!
After sitting down, Jian Yu raised her eyes and met An Zhi's eyes not far away. Jian Yu slightly twitched the corners of her mouth as a greeting. .
An Qi's eyes lit up when he received the signal, and he immediately responded with a big smile.
Jian Yu thought, the prefect's wife's conspiracy has not been solved yet, so now is not the time to be happy.
After nodding lightly, she set her sights on the row opposite An Qi. Those sitting in this row were all the wives of major businessmen.
