To be honest, Bai Yu'an felt that she and Shen Jue were just neighbors now, but due to Shen Jue's status, it was good to invite him to a restaurant for dinner.
But when she heard what Shen Jue said, she couldn't help but clenched her fingers.
Bai Yu'an of Yuehua Tower had heard of it before, saying that it was a place reserved for high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and that one night a sum of money was worth nothing.
Although it is probably normal for people like Shen Jue to go to such a place, Bai Yu'an's money is very tight right now. Even if he takes all his wealth, he doesn't know if it will be enough for a table of food.
Of course, Bai Yu'an would not show off. Although it would be embarrassing to say it out loud, he could not make a fool of himself.
She then looked at Shen Jue and said, "Xiaoguan has been fined a salary. I'm afraid I can't afford a place like this."
Shen Jue lifted his robe and glanced at Bai Yu'an lightly: "I just want to have a meal with Mr. Bai for fun. Mr. Bai doesn't have enough money, so I can't make it difficult. I can just make up for it."
Bai Yu'an really couldn't figure out what Shen Jue meant.
Could it be that this person is used to the food at Yuehua Tower, but not from other places?
He would rather go with the money subsidy. When he said this, Bai Yu'an felt in a dilemma.
She thought about it quickly in her mind, and then said: "Since it is a treat for a low-ranking official, how dare you let Shen Shoufu spend money? I heard that the food in Dongxing Tower is also delicious, why don't Shen Shoufu go try it?"
Unexpectedly, Shen Jue looked at Bai Yu'an with a cold face and sneered: "It seems that Mr. Bai is still not sincere enough. I have already said this, so Mr. Bai has to go to Dongxing Tower?"
Bai Yu'an's face was ugly, and every word Shen Jue spoke seemed to be taunting her, which made her very embarrassed.
It's as if she cherishes that little money.
Although Bai Yu'an was indeed reluctant to part with money, Shen Jue's words were really hard to deal with. She couldn't use all her money to treat Shen Jue to a meal.
Now that his face has been lost, Bai Yu'an plans to leave a way out for himself.
Thinking of this, Bai Yu'an's face showed some embarrassment. He looked at Shen Jue and said hesitantly: "To be honest, I have not had much money recently, and I only have a few coins left in total."
Those troubled and downcast eyes looked at Shen Jue, and their clear eyes were rare and a little downcast. How could Shen Jue not understand what Bai Yu'an meant.
That means that he can go to Yuehua Building to spend money, but he can only get out one or two pieces of money at most. He still has to live, and he can't get anything else.
Looking at the upright man, dressed in white and shining in the moonlight, he seems to be a passer-by who has no regard for the mortal world, showing compassion for all living beings without causing any fireworks.
After all, he was plotting against him for money.
Shen Jue didn't care about the cleverness in Bai Yu'an's words. He wanted to pull him to his side, but he liked the way he looked.
At least the aloofness of being alone in the empty valley is gone.
With a low laugh, Shen Jue said: "Master Bai, you don't have to worry about this. Since I proposed it, I will naturally not make it difficult for Master Bai."
Bai Yu'an felt relieved now that Shen Jue's identity would not be deceptive. Moreover, she originally wanted to invite him, but they didn't like the place, so there was nothing she could do.
Anyway, let's deal with this matter first, thinking that I won't be able to agree to anything at will with Shen Jue in the future.
I turned my head and looked at the sky. It was still gloomy in the afternoon, and I felt cold just looking at it.
The time has not yet passed, and it feels a bit early to go to the restaurant at this time, but if I don't go and stay here with Shen Jue, I have nothing to say.
Just as he was hesitating what to say, Shen Jue asked from the side: "Have you sorted out the methods for managing officials you proposed last time?"
When Bai Yu'an heard Shen Jue talk about this, his face became energetic and he quickly said: "Xiaoguan has really tidied up a bit these days."
"Among them, the lower officials feel that in order to manage the officials, the most important thing is to involve the people."
"Let the people have their grievances redressed and submit petitions directly to the capital. All petitions sent to the capital will be personally heard by the emperor. This way officials can abide by orders and fear the law, and be clean and love the people."
"Local officials dare not oppress the people too much."
Shen Jue looked at Bai Yu'an's face, smiled, and asked him in a low voice: "What if the petition cannot be delivered to the emperor?"
Bai Yu'an was stunned for a moment, and then heard Shen Jue's faint voice: "As long as there is profit, there will inevitably be unfairness. The relationship between various officials is complicated. Can you guarantee that there is no humane and sophisticated link in this process?"
Seeing Bai Yu'an deep in thought, Shen Jue smiled again: "Your proposal is originally well-intentioned, but apart from what I just said, if all the matters, big or small, are submitted to the petition, will the emperor be able to pass the trial?"
"Besides, the emperor is the emperor after all, not Master Qingtian who is judging the case."
Bai Yu'an was stunned, frowned and said, "Then what is Chief Minister Shen's advice?"
Shen Jue looked deeply at Bai Yu'an and smiled: "Master Bai, if you don't think about it again, I live next door to Master Bai. Master Bai can come to me at any time."
Bai Yu'an saw that Shen Jue was unwilling to say more and didn't know what he meant.
He felt that what she said was wrong, so he told her directly that he couldn't. He had to ask her to go to him?
But after Shen Jue's suggestion just now, Bai Yu'an also knew that his idea was indeed too ideal, and if it was really to be carried out, it would have many drawbacks.
The contemplative Bai Yu'an's face was cold and clear again, his green eyebrows were long and calm, and his eyes seemed to be filled with spring water.
Shen Jue looked at him and could even smell the cold fragrance on his body.
This smell seems to be unique to Bai Yu'an. It is deserted, and it attracts people to get closer.
He stood up, looked down at Bai Yu'an, who was still thinking, and said, "Let's go."
Bai Yu'an calmed down and looked up at Shen Jue: "Are you going at this time?"
Shen Jue looked outside and then looked at Bai Yu'an with raised eyebrows: "This is the right time."
Bai Yu'an stood up and looked out the window, thinking that since Yuehua Tower was on the outskirts of the city, it might take some time to get there, so she nodded.
Shen Jue glanced at Bai Yu'an, who only reached his chest, and said, "How about taking a ride in my carriage?"
Shen Jue's carriage was spacious, and Bai Yu'an didn't have any objection, so he just hummed.
When the two of them went outside, Bai Yu'an glanced at Shen Jue who was walking in front, and whispered to A Tao who was walking over: "Go and bring some money. Two coins at most will be enough."
A Tao nodded and quickly ran into the house to get the silver.
Wei Ruyi brought a cloak and tied it on Bai Yu'an. Bai Yu'an raised her head slightly and allowed Wei Ruyi to move. She turned her head slightly and saw Shen Jue standing on the corridor at the entrance of the front hall looking at her.
Looking at it this way, Bai Yu'an felt that a person of Shen Jue's age, who was deep-minded and a loner, could care about her meal.
After putting on her cloak, she walked up to Shen Jue and said, "Shen Shoufu, please go ahead first."
Shen Jue didn't say anything, but looked at him with a stern expression. He had a pretty face with tender skin and tender flesh, and was dressed in white clothes and looked gentle. What would it look like to be bullied?
He took a few glances, restrained his thoughts, and then moved forward.
Later, A Tao chased Bai Yuan'an and whispered in Bai Yuan's ear: "Sir, are two pieces of silver too much?"
A Tao still didn't know where to go for dinner, so Bai Yu'an decided not to tell her yet, otherwise she would be verbose later.
After giving A Tao a reassuring look and seeing Shen Jue standing beside the carriage as if waiting for her to get on the carriage, Bai Yu'an had no choice but to speed up her pace.
