Enter the Room

Yuan Yunzhong looked at Magistrate Jiang with sharp eyes again.

Magistrate Jiang quickly waved his hand, hung up the no-war sign, and told Jiang Xiaosi: "Invite Miss Song in quickly!" Then he said to Yuan Yunzhong: "Don't worry, I promise to help you clear your name."

Yuan Yunzhong didn't see Song Jiyun's intention. He turned and went to the living room next to the study: "No need! Since she came to see you, I won't get involved."

County Magistrate Jiang's eyes rolled when he heard this, and while pretending to stop him, he said: "Don't bother me! You don't really blame me for ruining your good deeds, do you?"

Yuan Yunzhong sneered again and again and said, "I think you don't want to go back to the capital?"

Magistrate Jiang immediately gave up and said, "Aren't I afraid that Miss Song will encounter some difficulties? Logically speaking, she should not have come to me so soon when she went to see Wan Xiaoquan."

Yuan Yunzhong sarcastically said: "The dog's mouth finally spit out ivory."

So he didn't leave because he was afraid that Miss Song would encounter difficulties?

Magistrate Jiang was stunned for a moment, then chased Yuan Yunzhong towards the living room and shouted, "You're not going to stop seeing Miss Song because of this, are you?"

Yuan Yunzhongli ignored him.

Magistrate Jiang touched his chin with interest and murmured: "It's already like this, how can you say there's nothing?"

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When Song Jiuyun followed Jiang Xiaosi into the study, although Magistrate Jiang was the only one in the study, she was keenly aware that there was a tea cup in the study that she had not had time to clean up.

It can be seen that before she arrived, Magistrate Jiang was entertaining guests.

I just don’t know who this guest is? Have you left? Did County Magistrate Jiang see her off after seeing her off, or did he see her off just to see her?

If it's the former, it's okay. If it's the latter, I'm afraid Magistrate Jiang will have to pay a high price for helping her.

Song Jiyun pretended not to notice, smiled and greeted Magistrate Jiang, and sat down in a dignified manner. After Jiang Xiaosi was served tea, he explained the purpose of his visit: "...once in Wensi Building, and once in front of Eunuch Wan. Both times, the help was solved, and the Song family's urgent needs were solved. I am really grateful."

"It's just a little effort!" County Magistrate Jiang sat upright and did not hesitate at all in front of Yuan Yunzhong, "The Song family is a well-known squire in Liang County. Since I am here to be the official of my parents, I naturally have to take care of one and two."

Song Jiyun smiled and said: "My lord's bodhisattva heart is like spring rain and nectar to us."

She said, and asked Zheng Quan to present the gift list: "This is a set of Four Treasures of the Study collected by my father in his early years. Although it is not a precious thing, it is rare in the market. I hope you can use it."

"Miss Song is so polite!" County Magistrate Jiang did not accept the gift list, but said, "Since it is your father's collection, how can I deprive you of your kindness? It's just a little effort, how can I expect Miss Song to be so gracious!"

The two of them exchanged pleasantries with each other for a long time. Magistrate Jiang finally accepted the gift list reluctantly and asked Song Jiyun: "Did the trip to the Imperial Kiln Factory go well?"

"It went well! It went well!" Song Jiyun said hurriedly, "I was also treated very politely by the people at the imperial kiln factory."

She also flattered Magistrate Jiang with a smile: "Originally, our family was also a frequent visitor to the Royal Kiln Factory. I never thought that the people from the Imperial Kiln Factory would be more enthusiastic than before when they saw us."

"That's good!" Magistrate Jiang nodded with a smile and asked about the Song Kiln Factory, "How much daily porcelain can the kiln factory produce now? Where are most of them sold? Which style sells the best?"

These were all topics frequently asked by superiors when meeting their subordinates. Song Jiyun answered them one by one with a smile, adding some interesting stories, which made Magistrate Jiang smile and nod from time to time.

Song Jiyun could feel that Magistrate Jiang was very satisfied with her answer.

She took the opportunity to invite Magistrate Jiang: "Now is the season when autumn osmanthus is fragrant and crabs are eaten. We, the gentlemen of Song's private school, are planning to hold an elegant gathering with the students of the academy. I wonder if you are free? I would like to ask you to spare your time. Go.”

You can use this method to invite County Magistrate Jiang to dinner and drinks to build closer relationships, and you can also test whether Magistrate Jiang needs the Song School to improve his political performance.

Magistrate Jiang readily agreed.

Song Jiyun said that as soon as the date was chosen, he would come to invite him in person.

At this point, Magistrate Jiang should have served tea to see the guests off. Who knew that Magistrate Jiang not only had no intention of seeing off the guests, but also asked Jiang Xiaosi to serve her some snacks and continued: "I heard that Mr. Yuan is from Suzhou. , won’t you be able to marry far away in the future?”

Song Jiyun was very surprised and a little unsure of what Magistrate Jiang meant. She thought that although county magistrates were appointed for three years, most county magistrates would serve at least two terms in their jurisdiction. If she just nodded "yes" and Magistrate Jiang hadn't transferred her away after the three-year filial piety period was over, that would be troublesome.

She smiled and said: "Now my father has just been laid to rest, and I haven't sat down with Mr. Yuan to discuss the marriage."

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Jiang agreed very much and said, "Ms. Song's appearance and talents are rare in the world. She needs to be carefully considered."

Song Jiyun was furious.

Magistrate Jiang's tone sounded like he was encouraging her to try something new!

She hurriedly said: "You praise me too much. If it weren't for the huge changes in the family, I wouldn't have stepped in to take care of things. Speaking of which, there are many women like me, but they are mostly in the boudoir and not known to others. I don't dare to take it seriously." It’s rare in the world’.”

She also deliberately changed the subject and said something that County Magistrate Jiang should be interested in: "If we say 'rare in the world', we have the Wind and Fire Temple here that enshrines the kiln god. Have you ever heard of it?"

Then without waiting for Magistrate Jiang to speak, she introduced the Fenghuo Fairy Temple in detail: "The sacrifices are made to the children we call the kiln gods. Every October, we hold kiln sacrifices at the Fenghuo Fairy Temple. On this day In addition to setting up water and land dojos and inviting people to fight, kilns that have accepted new apprentices will also go to Tong Street in Li Village to welcome the "Flying Tiger Flag". Not to mention the slightly distinguished people in Jingdezhen, they are the common people from all over the country. Everyone came to participate, it was very lively.

"I heard from Chairman Ma of our chamber of commerce that we would like to invite you to be our guest of honor this year."

For officials like Magistrate Jiang who are new to the territory, it is a good opportunity to make friends, observe local forces, and establish authority among the people.

"About the Wind and Fire Immortal Temple, my colleagues told me before I came here that I will definitely attend. As for being the guest of honor, it depends on whether I have anything else to do." Magistrate Jiang said. As if he was not interested in this, he said, bringing the topic back again, "I don't think Miss Song should belittle herself. My words of 'Women are not allowed to be inferior to men' were not words against my will. I think Ms. Song Miss, your future is bound to be limitless. I wonder if Miss Song is interested in expanding the kiln factory?"

Song Jiyun was uneasy.

If before, she just thought that Magistrate Jiang was hinting at her trying to reach a higher position, now she made it clear.

She couldn't help but look at Magistrate Chaojiang.

His eyes were clear and bright, without a trace of dirt in them.

Song Jiyun breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it’s not about himself!

She pretended to be deaf and said with a smile: "You don't want to introduce the order to me, do you?"

Magistrate Jiang was stunned, and then laughed loudly.

"It's not a bad idea!" he said. "It just so happens that the wife and son of Mr. Huang, the Inspector-General, are also in Jingdezhen. I would like to introduce you to them."

Why does she want to know Mrs. Huang and Mr. Huang?

Song Jiyun's heart suddenly trembled.

Thinking of what he said before, she couldn't help but guess: County Magistrate Jiang wanted to be a matchmaker for her, right?