Chapter 21 You Are Both Talented and Beautiful

No matter how angry Nian Songyu was, would he dare to attack him here openly?

The two stared at each other like fighting cocks for a long time. He Yue didn't care. Only Sun Fuping spoke up to smooth things over: "How can Captain Nian know the servants' affairs? He will know when he goes back. How did Mr. He get injured? This is a serious matter. Don't talk about him."

He Lingchuan sighed: "Almost fifty days ago, I went to Hulu Mountain to hunt, but was attacked by a sand leopard and fell off a cliff. I was carried back and was unconscious for many days before I woke up."

Nian Songyu's eyes almost spit fire: "Why didn't you say it yesterday?" What is this kid pretending?

Sun Fuping only asked the key point: "Where is the sand leopard?"

"It's dead, and was carried back with me." He Lingchuan shrugged, "After I woke up, I ordered people to dismember the sand leopard. This thing almost killed me, so I had to cut it into eight pieces. The removed parts have been sold in the market." He pointed to the east casually, "There are many merchants here, who are interested in the monster's fur, claws, tongue, eyeballs, inner elixir, etc., and are willing to pay a high price."

"We know what you two think." He Yue spoke at the right time, "Yesterday we learned that the sand leopard that ambushed my brother was injured by you. Although my father has not expressed his opinion, he has sent people to track down the whereabouts of the sand leopard's body."

The nail in this sentence is very hard, but it's a pity that it doesn't hurt the two people opposite. Sun Fuping rolled his eyelids: "Can He County Magistrate really find it?"

He Yue smiled: "I will definitely do my best."

Just kidding, this promise is naturally not a promise.

Sun Fuping was silent for a while before he said, "By the way, before we set off this time, the Grand Marshal wrote to me and mentioned that if the troubles in the capital can be solved, Lord He's talents will not have to be wasted in the mountains and rivers."

The He brothers were moved together: "You mean, no, the Grand Marshal said...?"

"Transferred back to the capital, and recommended to promote him to the position of Assistant Imperial Censor!"

When have these old officials ever been so straightforward? He Lingchuan stood up at once: "The Grand Marshal has a keen eye for people and speaks with a golden mouth!" As he spoke, he leaned towards Sun Fuping and stretched out his hand.

Sun Fuping handed over a letter, and the wax seal was not opened.

It was obvious that this was a letter that the Grand Marshal had prepared long ago and was specifically for He Chunhua.

Although it was not the Grand Marshal's power to promote officials, he had a great reputation in the court and the country, so it was not difficult to make this happen.

Sun Fuping said calmly: "I hope that He Junshou will not disappoint the great Sima's high expectations."

He Lingchuan smiled: "Of course not."

He Yue also said: "We will do our best to track down the clues of Sha Bao, and I believe there will be a response soon."

The two stood up: "Then wait for good news from He Junshou."

Sun Fuping was about to go out, but Nian Songyu turned around and looked at He Yue: "Second Master He, how old are you this year?"

"Fourteen."

"I heard in Wangjin that the second son of Qiansong County He Taishou is smart and steady, but I didn't expect him to be so elegant. It's true that seeing is believing."

What does this guy want to do by suddenly commenting on the second son? He Lingchuan pointed at himself and took over the conversation: "What about me? Do outsiders have any comments?"

Nian Songyu smiled and said: "Yes, it's just a beautiful appearance."

Everyone knew that the focus was on the next sentence that was not spoken, but He Lingchuan was complacent: "You have good vision, you have good vision."

He Yue coughed lightly: "Brother, see the guests off."

Before He Lingchuan turned around, Nian Songyu suddenly said: "The inn where the national teacher and I live is too small and cramped. I see that the mansion of the governor of He County has a big city style and many houses. I wonder if it can accommodate two more guests?"

The He brothers and Sun Fuping were both stunned.

"Of course..." Yes.

There are many empty rooms in the He residence. He Yue quickly notified Mrs. Ying and arranged a room for each of the two distinguished guests.

The servants ran to the inn and moved the two people's luggage, which was considered to be the official check-in.

After a busy period, the two guests were settled.

After the servants left, Nian Songyu looked at the closed gate of the yard: "Sure enough, the leopard fell into their hands. The He surnamed didn't tell the truth, and the leopard corpse might still be in his house."

"Even if it's still there, it's well hidden." Sun Fuping met his sinister eyes, "Are you trying to climb over the wall to kill people and steal treasures? It won't work. You have to think about the follow-up plan. The Grand Marshal guessed it right. He Chunhua will take the opportunity to bargain."

If He Chunhua obeyed, he would not take out the envelope prepared by the Grand Marshal.

Nian Songyu sneered: "A mere frontier county governor, a small official with a little bit of money, dares to ask for a lion's mouth?"

"Maybe he dares at this juncture. The Grand Marshal has praised him several times. This man is different from ordinary mediocre officials."

Nian Songyu said bitterly: "What a pity, this is not Wangjin City!"

Wangjin is the capital of Xunzhou, his territory.

Sun Fuping shook his head: "Business is more important. What these petty officials want is nothing more than promotion and wealth, which is not difficult to deal with."

"Although Zhishu Shiyushi is only from the fifth rank, he can supervise officials, which is a lucrative job coveted by everyone. In the past, I might be jealous." Nian Songyu laughed sarcastically, "But now..."

Sun Fuping's face sank: "Don't talk nonsense!"

...

In the blink of an eye, it was dark.

He Chunhua hasn't come back yet, he is really busy.

The Baling delegation has arrived in Heishui City, and the local officials are responsible for receiving them.

During this time, He Lingchuan went to the government office and personally handed the letter from the Grand Marshal to his father.

He Chunhua, who has always been gentle and polite, couldn't help but slammed the table and roared to the sky.

For more than 20 years, he has experienced the wind and sand in the frontier, and finally he is going back to the familiar Dadu!

The place where he was born and raised, the place of glory of the He family in the past.

He Chunhua even took out his wine collection, picked up two cups, and drank three cups with his eldest son, feeling indescribably refreshed.

He Lingchuan then realized that his father also secretly hid fine wine in the official residence, which was better than any wine he had tasted.

After three cups, he was sent home.

It was already dark at this time, and it was long past dinner time. The He residence was as quiet as usual.

He Lingchuan knew that no one at home would wait for him to eat, so he planned to go to the back kitchen to find some snacks to fill his stomach. The cook at home always hid a pot of good things in the low cabinet. Today it should be apple honey crisp. If he went to steal it and eat it, no one would protest.

He walked past his second brother's residence.

At this time, He Yue was either reading by candlelight or reading papers by lamplight. He usually didn't wander around the He residence.

But He Lingchuan happened to hear two voices coming from the bamboo forest.

Two men.

One was He Yue: "... I don't think it's necessary, Captain Nian!"

Captain Nian? He Lingchuan tiptoed over.

As expected, the other person was Nian Songyu. He Lingchuan saw that his cheeks were red, and he obviously drank a lot: "Why not? Most of the wealthy families are so high-minded. Even if your father is promoted, he is only a fifth-rank official. How long do you have to wait for him to get ahead?"

He leaned closer and smiled: "You are both talented and beautiful. If my father recommends you..."