Volume 4

Storm and rain in Jiangnan

Chapter 16

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As a subordinate, it is a matter of being a good candidate for attending a banquet. In Juxian Building, in addition to Zheng Ci, the new governor who had just arrived in Xiangyang, he participated in politics, senators, experiences, capital affairs, meds, prosecutors... and even prisoners, treasuries, treasuries and insignificant minor officials, plus the famous gentry in Xiangyang City, there are a lot of people, which set off the entire Juxian Building.

The shopkeeper of Juxian Building was glad that he could receive such a person, but he was also a little pounding in his heart, for fear that he would make the great things that were originally bad, so he stood at the entrance of the hall today and greeted him. The windows on the lobby on the first floor of Juxian Building were opened, and the Accord on the second floor were also replaced with hollow bamboo curtains. In this way, the guests and friends in the room were filled with drizzle outside the window. Whether in the lobby or the Accord, they all had a hint of elegance while being comfortable.

The Administrator was not thinking about this, but Lin Nan, who was sitting in the teahouse opposite, was quite satisfied. Although it was separated by a street, the windows opposite were wide open, and the situation in the room was clear. Even in the second floor, the sparse and elegant bamboo curtains could not block the secret at all.

The wine was filled with wine and the officials were drinking and chatting. The officials took turns to congratulate and speak, which was a harmonious scene.

Lin Nan's eyes did not stay on Zheng Ci for too long. Although Zheng Ci was a high-ranking bride, she was a first-time bride and had little connection with the previous case. However, although the people around him are not suspected of being everyone, there must be someone among them who cannot be related to this matter.

The first investigation must be the closest neighbors when a commoner's family suddenly broke out. Although Lin Wu was the governor, he also had to start investigating from the people around him. The reason why Lin Nan let go of the closest relatives was not because he ignored it, but because he knew that the murder case was not related to the people in the Lin Mansion. Before Lin Nannan came, he had already confirmed with his mother Chen and the Western Master Yang Xuan. There was only one house in the Lin Mansion, and there were not many servants serving him. After careful consideration, he knew it. What's more, the Lin Mansion who came to Xiangyang together were all old people who had been in the mansion for more than 20 years. The Chen family knew the temperament and the uneasy and untrustworthy people had been promoted long ago, and they could be together for more than 20 years?

Therefore, the rest of the matter was concentrated on the people Lin Wu had contacted in the officialdom.

At present, Lin Nan's eyes are mainly focused on several people.

In the second floor Accord, several political and senators. In the first floor lobby, several gentry and senators.

It is impossible for a large-scale removal of flowers and plants in the backyard of the governor to be without anyone to cover it. Then, except for the governor, the rest of the governor are very suspicious. To be a high-ranking official in a province, he will not be in danger under special circumstances. Even if the matter is not bad, this is a habitual way of protecting himself. To do things and stay out of the matter, you have to find people who can do things and can hold the jam. Then these people in the lobby on the first floor are necessary objects of observation.

The reception banquet lasted for about an hour, and the governor Zheng Ci looked very happy. As Zheng Ci left, the guests gradually dispersed. Lin Nan sat in the teahouse for a while before leaving.

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It is rainy in the south of the Yangtze River, and what is said is not false.

Although the sky is gloomy, people in Xiangyang City are already used to it. Those who should practice boxing in the early morning, those who should walk their birds, those who should go to the morning market, those who should go to the morning market, those who should have diarrhea, and those who should wash clothes are the same. After all, it is time for the Chenpai time. Except for those who should make a living, most of the idle people have only the same hobby: to shop in teahouses.

Whether it is north or south, drinking tea is always the best hobby to spend in your spare time. If you have a style, gather a few friends at home and have tea and chat. If you are so lively, find a big teahouse outside to make a pot, and sit down to the west. During this period, people flock to the north and south, interesting stories from the world, anecdotes from all over the world, and countless people are also happy to participate.

On the west side of the main street of Xiangyang City, there is a time-honored teahouse - "Pinxiangzhai". The name is very elegant, but in fact it is just a medium-sized teahouse. Although the level is not high, the passenger flow is very dense. The merchants who come and go from south to north have some gentry, minor officials in the yamen, and private schools... In short, although there are no high-ranking officials, nobles, civil officials and military generals here, there are no handlebars and small vendors. The most gatherings here are either some family background, or their ancestors are prominent now, or they are consciously superior to others...

At this moment, Lin Nan sat by the window in the southwest corner of Pinxiangzhai. After making a pot of tea, he watched the people inside brag about each other while drinking. In this position, you can not only see the gate of Pinxiangzhai, but also see the situation on two streets. It is an excellent location for Lin Nan now.

There are square tables near the window, and round tables on the inside. Only a very small number of separate single rooms in such teahouses, because most people come here to look for a lively and few people will go to the single room. If they really pursue style, they will not come here. Therefore, people who often come to Pinxiangzhai sit casually, and basically no one is willing to have a stomach stuffy. Lin Nan sat by the window for a while, and a long gown came across from him, holding a small hand pot in his hand, and sat down naturally.

"Haha, this guy is here for the first time?" The man moistened his throat with three mouthfuls, put down his hand pot and started talking.

"Haha, say?" Lin Nan was naturally happy to speak, otherwise he would be really frustrated by guarding here alone. Lin Nan looked at the person who came a little. He was about fifty years old, with a literati scarf on his gray hair, an 80% new long gown on his body, and a jade pendant that was indescribable to his waist.

"Can you still say it? It's always called tea baskets. Why do you think this is?"

"I have heard of wine baskets, but this is the first time I have heard of this tea basket. But since it is called this, I think this tea must have been drunk a lot."

A younger generation, one, the one who came was immediately praised by Lin Nan. After laughing, he shook his head and said that although this was not right, it was not far away. Seeing that you, the young man, were eloquent, I just said you right. Hehe, I spent all day in this teahouse, and ordinary people can basically be recognized at a glance. If you had been here before, how could I not recognize it with my ability to take pictures of others?"

"Well, I have a good memory at this point, and I really admire it." Although the other party had to go around a big circle for a small matter to show that it seemed extraordinary, Lin Nan did not feel impatient and still smiled and talked tepidly.

"Hehe, my ability is far more than that. You young man, you only know one thing, not the other." The old man grabbed the pot and drank two more mouthfuls, and his fingers unexpectedly picked up a few beards under his jaw. "To put it, this sentence goes back to Tianli... Well, the 28th year of Tianli..."

Lin Nan was lowering his head to drink tea. When he heard this, he couldn't help but suffocate his breath. A sip of tea almost flowed backwards and spurted out of his nostrils. He immediately closed his breath and held it in a hurry.

"I am a scholar who was a reference in Qinghua Town during the 28th year of Tianli." The old man paused habitually, picked up the pot and drank it, and emphasized the top scholar in his tone. Then he glanced at Lin Nan with his eyes and raised his chin slightly.

Lin Nan felt a bright heart when he saw it. This was clearly the live version of "Come on, boy, praise me mercilessly." He immediately stood up without hesitation and bowed with trembling hands. He bowed his hands and bowed. Oh, I am sorry that I didn't know the predecessors like this. Come on, I just use this tea chat to express my respect." As he said that, he picked up the tea cup and greeted him from afar.

This flattery was very appropriate, and it made the old scholar slapped his beard tremblingly and raised it high. He repeatedly praised the younger generation for his brilliant eyesight and his future was bound to be limitless.

"Oh" When it comes to the fun, the old scholar suddenly sighed heavily and said depressedly that I thought about how glorious it was in the past. The officialdom was dark. If I hadn't had no money or power in my family and had someone to give up my money to achieve the exam, how could it have fallen to this point today?"

"Oh?" Lin Nan asked, "Is there such a thing?"

When the old scholar heard this, he raised his eyebrows. Do you think it was me who was cheating? "Lin Nan dared not say yes, so he quickly denied it and listened to him continue. "Originally, according to the performance of the time, I must be the first name, but who makes the family rich? It is said that money can make the devil push the mill, just like that... Alas, how many pillars of the country have been ruined in the countryside in this way."

This is a damn...

Lin Nan has been enduring it, but this old master has been chaotic for a lot of leisure articles. When he encounters tight joints, he is vague. Until now, Lin Nan wants to kill him in a teapot. It really shouldn't be, he will talk to him. After listening for a long time, Lin Nan can understand a little bit. This is a sunset warrior who has failed in his career. If he has really entered the career of the officialdom, he will inevitably feel a little resentful after years of depression. Therefore, he may be a little extreme in his view of things, but he is not bad at it.

Lin Nan just got a little excited and wanted to continue drinking this old man's words. Some people on the side couldn't stand it and were asking for trouble.

"Oh, Lao Lin, are you recalling the past again? Didn't I say you? Others get drunk after drinking too much wine, but you are the only one. You can get drunk after drinking too much tea, and you are talking to others about the top scholar again? The 28th year of Tianli? Haha, is there any fresher one? I smelled the old vinegar as soon as I arrived at the door."

Volume 4

Storm and rain in Jiangnan

Chapter 16

Touch and check

Volume 4

Storm and rain in Jiangnan

Chapter 16

Touch and check

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