Chapter 676 A Real Reward
Chenxi's good mood starts from the sunny morning.
When he opened his eyes on Xie Yuner's fragrant pillow, the first thing he saw was not Xie Yuner's beautiful face that was as beautiful as a flower, but a innocent and cute little face that blinked big eyes.
Yin Wen woke up early in the morning and found that Chen Xi was not by his side. After dressing, he searched everywhere. The little girl was simple-minded. When she pushed the west wing door into the room, she stood by the bed and looked at Chen Xi and Xie Yuner who were sleeping with pillows, and pouted her mouth.
Xie Yuner, who woke up, was embarrassed to continue lying on the bed and was looked at by the little girl with aggrieved eyes, so she quickly put on her clothes and "give" Chen Xi to Yin Wen with cognitive abilities.
Originally, Xie Yuner wanted to help her move a chair, but the little girl went to take a stool and moved it to the bed, then picked up the peach blossom fan treasured by Xie Yuner on the table, and sat on the bed and fanned it against Chen Xi.
So when Chen Xi woke up, he felt a chill. Before he opened his eyes, he was thinking, was it because Wushan was in a storm last night, and he fell asleep without even covering his quilt, so he was so cold?
When I opened my eyes, I realized that someone was "involving".
Chen Xi's thoughts couldn't help but go back to more than two years ago, when it was Longxia. When he was taking a nap, Yin Wen insisted on fanning him regardless of his hotness...
This is a pure-minded little girl!
She didn't know how to please others, she just remembered to use the initial method, so this scene looked funny, but when she thought about it carefully, it felt warm.
"Put down the fan. In the cold winter, where is there a fan in the big winter?" Chen Xi said, climbed up from the bed, and found himself wearing underwear, happily sitting on the bed, stretching his arms, then twisting his waist left and right... Because of the tiredness of the journey, and after meeting Xie Yuner for a long time last night, it became a little more intense, and now it gets a little sore and back pain.
"Uh-huh."
Although the little girl didn't quite understand why Chen Xi was not satisfied, she still obediently put down the fan. Soon she found a better way to please Chen Xi.
Chen Xi sat beside the bed, and Yin Wen consciously pinched his waist and pounded his legs.
"Xiaowen's craftsmanship is really good. Did he learn it from his grandma?" Chen Xi asked with a smile.
"Uh-huh."
Yin Wen was praised and nodded happily.
I was crying and looking for my mother yesterday, but now I only have Shen Xi left in my eyes. It seems that it doesn’t matter whether there are grandparents or parents.
"What a satisfying girl. It's noon, so I should get up. I'll enjoy your skills at night. Can you help me put on my clothes?" Chen Xi asked with a smile.
"Uh-huh."
Yin Wen had almost nothing else to say, and his little head was very diligent.
Chen Xi usually wears clothes by herself. Except when wearing court clothes Xie Yuner and Lin Dai will help to sort them out, the two girls are used to Chen Xi doing it by herself at other times.
Occasionally, Chen Xi needs to get up early, so Xie Yuner will get up and help Chen Xi tie her belt and fulfill her wife's responsibilities.
Seeing Yin Wen so diligently, Chen Xi couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of being taken care of by others. He felt that this also made Yin Wen better understand his position at home.
The little girl doesn’t need to learn from others. She just needs to take good care of herself and do some things to take care of her “future husband”…
Yin Wen is more like a maid now, but her status is special, and even Xie Yun'er dares to treat her as a maid. Chen Xi is the head of the family, and his pity for Yin Wen is obvious. No one dares to bully Yin Wen at the risk of angering Chen Xi. She is also a pitiful little girl who is harmless.
Yin Wen is diligent and quick, but asking her to help Chen Xi wear clothes seemed a little clumsy because she had never seen the official uniform style before, and Chen Xi's clothes seemed very "awkward" to her.
"No? I'll teach you, you can see this... OK, tie it up."
Chen Xi put on her clothes and turned around and held Yin Wen's little hand. Yin Wen was both ashamed and happy, with misty eyes. Occasionally, he looked up and peeked at Chen Xi with a little desire.
Chen Xi believed that even if she wanted to pick this Jieyu flower now, she would not refuse, but would take the initiative. Unfortunately, Chen Xi did not want to destroy the current harmonious way of getting along. He treated Yin Wen as his little lover and slowly cultivated his feelings. At this time, he had her and had a sense of guilt that everything he did was to possess her.
When Chen Xi and Yin Wen walked out of the room, Xie Yuner, who was by the ancient well, heard the footsteps, looked back, and asked with a smile: "Honey husband is out?"
Xie Yuner's room was occupied, so she had to go to the yard to direct the maid to do things. Chen Xi brought back a lot of clothes she changed on the road, and all of them needed to be washed. At the same time, Yin Wen's room also needed to be well tidied up and added some things.
“Busy?”
Chen Xi smiled and walked forward, holding Xie Yuner's hand, and Xie Yuner shyly pulled her hand back.
"The girls are watching."
A red glow appeared on Xie Yuner's face, mainly because she felt shy about the "strength" after the long separation yesterday. She originally agreed to leave the first day for Lin Dai to give Lin Dai a chance to get pregnant, but her husband was still occupied by her.
Yin Wen looked up at Chen Xi and his elder sister in front of him, not understanding why they were so intimate.
"Didn't my husband say I want to take Dai'er out? This girl hasn't left the room yet, so I guess she's angry. My husband will go and coax her. Dai'er has dressed up carefully these days just to let her see her most beautiful side when she comes back..." Xie Yuner said good things to Lin Dai.
"Should you wait for the afternoon. I will go to Zhan Shi Mansion in the morning. I will come back early in the afternoon and take her out." Chen Xi turned to Yin Wen and said, "Xiao Wen, you have to listen to Sister Yun'er at home. Do you know when I come back?"
When the little girl heard this, she immediately rushed over, holding her little hand around Chen Xi's waist... Her attachment to Chen Xi was more than her relatives.
"Xiaowen, the master has something to do, so he can't bother him, do you know? The master will come back in the afternoon and be obedient and come inside to see the new clothes that his sister has prepared for you..."
For Yin Wen, whether it is snacks or new clothes, it is not as important as Shen Xi. She is no longer an age to know nothing. She knows who is good to her and who is her future support.
In the end, Chen Xi was cruel and took Yin Wen's hand away.
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I drank a bowl of mutton soup on the road of Chenxi. When I arrived at Zhan Shi Mansion, Chenxi found that there was basically no change in the past two months. People are still the same people, and things are still the same.
Officials in the Hanlin system are the least likely to be promoted or changed among the entire Ming officials, because every upgrade is the difference between heaven and earth. Most people silently remember the three-year small exam in their hearts, and the nine-year big exam period will be spent. One promotion takes nine years. There cannot be any major mistakes in these nine years, otherwise it is likely that three years will be followed by three years, and nine years will be another nine years later.
If you can't make trouble, the previous hard work will be wasted.
Wang Hua was still staying in the position of the right concubine. In theory, he was Chen Xi's boss, but in terms of status, the two were no longer in line.
Chen Xi is now a Hanlin lecturer, a lecturer in the East Palace, and a lecturer in the Japanese lecturer. Wang Hua is just a Hanlin lecturer. Except for the right son who is half a rank higher than the right Yuyu, the other two are exactly the same. Chen Xi is still a "newcomer". He has just made great contributions to the border and will most likely be promoted after returning. At that time, who may be the one who will take action.
"Chen Yude, thank you for taking care of the child..."
When Wang Hua saw Chen Xi, he quickly came up to express his gratitude to Chen Xi.
In fact, Chen Xi had never seen Wang Shouren on the way, let alone taking care of him. Although Chen Xi and Wang Shouren were on the same trip, Wang Shouren set out in advance. After the food and grass were robbed by the Tatars, they should have returned to Beijing earlier, but the food and grass in the court had been sent to Xuanfu and Datong. Wang Shouren, as the deputy envoy of Xuanfu, could not escape. Now he is stranded in Datong Town and has not come back. Instead, Chen Xi, who set out late, returned to Beijing first.
"Wang Shuzi is polite, it is appropriate for colleagues to take care of each other. Besides, I and I hit it off at first sight and appreciate his talent and ability. I hope to get closer in the future."
Although Chen Xi's words sounded like polite words, they were sincere.
Chen Xi does have respect for Wang Shouren, and hopes that this master of Xinxue can practice more at the border and grow into a genius with both civil and military skills in history.
When Chen Xi saw his colleagues, he returned to his desk to sit down. He was about to organize his case to prepare for the prince's lecture after the New Year. Xie Qian walked into the office with great strides. After entering the door, he still lowered his head and looked at the military merit list compiled by the cabinet in his hand, waved his hand to let the people who were surrounded to see the greetings.
"Chen Xi, come out!"
Xie Qian was not polite at all and called Chen Xi's name.
Chen Xi looked around and felt helpless... He didn't even sit on his butt, and the person who was in trouble came.
When Chen Xi followed Xie Qian out of the office gate, the people from Zhan Shi Mansion couldn't help but be envious when they saw it.
Being able to establish a good relationship with the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet is equivalent to having an extra shortcut to promotion, but Chen Xi is the one with the shortest time to become an official in the Zhanshi Mansion and the least experienced.
Chen Xi has long been accustomed to criticisms behind the scenes after hearing too much. People are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong. This is his situation. Since he became the top scorer, he has never had many jealous and dissatisfied eyes around him.
"Mr. Xie, is there anything wrong?"
Chen Xi asked Xie Qian, who was looking down at the list of military merits.
"What are you doing when you have nothing to do? Is this your military merits?" Xie Qian stared at Chen Xi, fiercely and harshly.
Hey!? It would be fine if you don’t ask me for me. As soon as I come, I will show my face. I didn’t owe you money, let alone provoke you. Why?
"Old Master Xie misunderstood. This is a border report. Liu Shangshu personally wrote it. When will it be my own report?" Chen Xi asked in surprise.
Xie Qian's face was covered with dark clouds and shouted, "Are you saying I wronged you? Look, you are just going to the border to send cannons. Your name is on the list of rewards. You are a civil servant and a job in the Zhanshi Mansion, but you have made military achievements. Isn't this embarrassing Your Majesty?"
Chen Xi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after hearing this... Xie Qian clearly was looking for trouble, but at least there was nothing big.
Chen Xi knew on the road that Liu Daxia did not report him much credit, but he did not report the lowest level. Instead, he reported a third level that was not painful and ranked alongside hundreds of generals and schools. Chen Xi did not take this seriously... I just didn't seek justice, why do you, Grand Secretary Xie, think I was at fault?
Chen Xi's face turned cold: "Mr. Xie Ge, if you want to complain, go to Liu Shangshu. The student has never mentioned asking for merit."
Xie Qian pointed to Chen Xi. The nameless fire just now finally passed. In fact, he mainly wanted to give Chen Xi a "power" so that Chen Xi could realize that your contribution is not a good thing, but a embarrassment to the court, suppressing Chen Xi's spirit, and then talking about the reward.
"You went to the border this time and it was obviously a toll from the Ministry of War. Why did you report to the emperor when you arrived at the place? Fortunately, your Majesty agreed, otherwise you would have to be the crime of deceiving the emperor..."
Chen Xi complained again: Why don’t the emperor agree? How much face I have earned for the emperor this time, do you not know?
"...But your status is not easy to increase your title. After all, your promotion has been too fast in the past two years, so it needs to be slowed down. Yesterday, Shangshu Ma asked for you for merit, and the Duke of England helped you to discuss the matter. Finally, he agreed that you would not be promoted for the time being. Your Majesty gave you a house with ten servants each. I will receive a reward from the palace tomorrow."
Xie Qian finally made the purpose of the trip clear.
ps: The first update is here!
Sorry, the emperor is now in his hometown, Lu County. A close relative of the emperor passed away and had to come back... The update may be unstable in the past two days, but the emperor promises to keep updating!
Thank you for understanding!
Chapter completed!