In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 220 - 219: Losing Zi Yu by Judging a Book by Its Cover_1

Chapter 220: Chapter 219: Losing Zi Yu by Judging a Book by Its Cover_1

"You, this girl! Enough, enough."

Jun Ruochen waved his hand repeatedly, shaking his head sighing, "I can’t provoke you, you can just stay here for a while. But, you are not allowed to be naughty and cause mischief as usual."

"That’s more like my big brother Jun!"

Jun Ruoxue giggled, her eyes quickly darting through the crowd.

Those mischievous eyes blinked continuously, "I heard before that Lord Su’s niece is here, having a drinking competition with everyone. I thought I’d come to see her. The deputy county magistrate Su is so big and fat, I wonder what his niece looks like? She isn’t as big and round as him, is she?"

Although her words were innocent, they made everyone present frown.

Qin Yi frowned and suddenly clenched his wine cup in his hand.

Lui Muyi closed the folding fan in his hand and gently tapped it against his palm.

Even Old Xue, who was standing nearby, opened his eyes wide and glanced deeply at Jun Ruoxue. He stroked his beard without speaking, but a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Cough, cough, cough, Xue’er! Stop messing around, how can you be so rude!"

Jun Ruochen rebuked somewhat awkwardly, "The so-called ’judging a book by its cover’; you can’t do this. Doctor Su is a man of righteousness and generosity, and should not be compared to his uncle."

Jun Ruoxue is afraid of nobody, except for her brother getting angry.

Her eyes swirled, and with a pretty face full of smiles, she stood up, raised her wine cup and toasted to everyone: "It was a slip of the tongue from me. I said the wrong thing, please forgive me. I will willingly take a drink as punishment."

Saying this, she tipped her head back and drained the wine in her cup.

Upon hearing this, the displeasure on everyone’s face was somewhat alleviated, and they all drank their wine.

Jun Ruoxue found it strange, why would a rural female doctor receive so much protection from these people?

As soon as an opportunity arises, she must get to know her!

Seeing the atmosphere on the scene turn gloomy because of her words, losing all the earlier liveliness, she lost her interest and barely stayed for a moment before finding an excuse to leave.

"My younger sister has been spoiled by my mother because of her wilfulness since childhood. I hope you won’t blame her for disturbing your good mood!"

Seeing her leave, Jun Ruochen raised his wine cup to apologize to everyone, "Come on! It’s my fault. I will drink three cups as a penalty! None of you should refuse."

These words immediately softened the expressions on Qin Yi and Lui Muyi’s faces.

"Speaking of your young lady from the Jun Family, who in the capital does not give her a thumbs up?"

Old Xue laughed heartily, his face kind, "The occasional unexpected behavior from your sister is due to her young age. Based on my experience of traveling the world for many years and meeting countless people, she is extremely intelligent and possesses a pure heart. She is sure to be blessed, you don’t need to worry about her."

"Old Xue, you know the ways of the officialdom too. Many things are beyond one’s control, especially for Xue’er."

Jun Ruochen smiled bitterly. They, as descendants of a large family, have been surrounded by various responsibilities since birth, and Xue’er is no exception.

"So since childhood, I as her brother could never bear to blame her. I only wished that she could enjoy a few more comfortable days. But her temperament...I really worry about her future...Never mind! Let’s not talk about these distressing matters anymore. Come on, let’s drink, continue our previous topic, where were we?"

Having said that, he subtly made eye contact with Hwa Diexiang.

"Come on everyone, let’s continue to enjoy our wine and tea."

Hwa Diexiang quickly responded, "The current court seems peaceful with music and dancing, but actually, the situation is complex and convoluted, it’s a headache. It’s rare to meet with everyone today, to drink and discuss poetry – that’s a great pleasure in life."

Qin Yi remained silent, wearing a smile on his face.

It was Lui Muyi next to him who took the lead, his eyes flashing, "Hua County Official, what do you mean by this? Muyi has some confusion and would like to ask for your guidance."

"Young Master Lui, you’re being modest! Everybody knows that your grandfather is the emperor’s favored minister. If you have anything to say, just say it!"

A faint smile appeared on Hwa Diexiang’s othewise icy face.

This Young Master Lui’s grandfather is a respected minister of the current dynasty and has a single daughter, Lui’s mother.

Being on good terms with him wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Although he is a businessman, if we become friends, there might be chances that he could exploit me. But talent is not envied by the mediocre; only those who can be used by others count as valuable. If one day, you no longer have a value that others can take advantage of, that would be truly pitiful!

"I heard in the morning that Hwa County Official once earned top grades in the imperial examination, and was a student of the emperor himself. Why would the county official go far away to serve as a minor parent official in Yongze County?"

"A good man does not boast of past bravery. Those are all things of the past, it doesn’t matter if they’re not mentioned."

Speaking of the past, Hwa Diexiang’s gaze became even more profound.

"The county official is being too modest."

Jun Ruochen was quick to compliment: "Who doesn’t know about Hwa County Official’s scholarship? If not the top, he certainly is among the top in Yongze County. I presume no one would dare to challenge that."

"County Magistrate, you flatter me too much." Hwa Diexiang responded with an indifferent smile.

"It was Lui Muyi’s curiosity that he was somewhat impulsive, if the county official finds it inconvenient to bring up..." Lui Muyi apologized with a salute.

"No problem, no problem, it’s just some things of the past."

He coughed gently and said: "Back then, in the 32nd year of Jing An’s reign, I traveled far to Yanjing to take the examination, and I passed as a Jinshi Scholar, ranking 51st in the Imperial Edict."

At this point, his face was covered with a layer of shadow: "With such honor, by rights, I should have stayed for a position in the Court of Judicial Review, unfortunately... Alas! As a young man so full of myself, my radical comments at the court have offended the then Deputy Minister of Works, Qin Huaiying. Even though I did well in the Imperial Edict, I had difficulties obtaining a substantial position."

Having said that, Hwa Diexiang’s tone was extremely heavy. His eyes swept over Qin Yi and Lui Muyi: "I stayed in the capital for several months, looking for ways through various connections, but to no avail. Crushed and dispirited, I left Yanjing and turned back to Yongze County. I became the magistrate of the county."

How can the complex changes of power and favor within the court be explained with a simple explanation?

A student of the emperor, but in the end, holding the position of a mere county magistrate registrar. The feeling of such repression, is hard to understand for those who have not experienced it.

"I apologize! It was inappropriate to bring up such a painful past!"

Lui Muyi hurriedly apologized with a salute.

"No harm done, this matter is no secret."

Hwa Diexiang faintly smiled, but his eyes held a faint sense of loneliness and desolation.

"County Official, you’re truly free and easy, Lui Muyi admires you."

Upon seeing this, Lui Muyi stood up, yawning: "I drank too much tonight, and now my head is spinning. I won’t disturb County Magistrate any longer, I take my leave."

While saying this, he saluted to both Jun Ruochen and Hwa Diexiang.

"You can’t just leave like this!"

Jun Ruochen laughed: "I have heard that Master Lui has a capacity for liquor, how can you leave just like this? Is it because you feel that the county has been neglecting you? If so, let me, Ruochen, fill myself three cups as an apology to you all!"

Just as Lui Muyi was about to respond, a hearty laugh from Su Pan’er came from outside the gallery.

"Lui Muyi, are you leaving now?"

With the sound, Su Pan’er appeared before everyone, smiling as he teased Lui Muyi: "By leaving so soon, are you admitting defeat in our drinking competition?"

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