Rise From the Humble

Who knows how Zhu Ping'an spent last night amidst Li Shu's contempt...

But fortunately, when I woke up the next day, except for a few expressions of contempt from Li Shu in a nasal voice, everything was the same as before.

The breakfast is still rich and delicious, and it is three points richer than usual.

This made Zhu Ping'an look at Li Shu suspiciously. Judging from Li Shu's sinister nature, this girl must have added some laxatives or other ingredients to the food. Li Shu had done this kind of thing before. Pass.

"Eat it, it's not poisonous."

Li Shu's bright eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. She glanced at Zhu Pingan, pouted her mouth in annoyance and snarled, then rolled her eyes at Zhu Pingan, showing a bit of cuteness.

"Ahem." Zhu Pingan smiled guiltily.

The breakfast was very delicious. Zhu Pingan knew it was made by Li Shu after taking one bite. Only Li Shu could make such delicious food.

By the time Zhu Ping'an finished his breakfast, the sky outside was barely bright, and several stars were still embedded in the sky.

Today's breakfast is much earlier than usual, because today is the day when Zhu Pingan goes to the Xiyuan Secretary Cabinet. Being a civil servant in the Ming Dynasty was much harder than it is in modern times. They did not have the benefits of a modern nine-to-five job. It was common for them to stand next to Yugou Bridge in the bright moonlight and half-open the arches.

In particular, the requirements for working in the cabinet are more stringent, and you have to start at least half an hour earlier than working at the Hanlin Academy.

"Zhu Pingan, if you dare to betray me in the future, I will change the color for you."

Li Shu stood on tiptoes and put the fragrant leaf crown covered with blue gauze on Zhu Pingan's head. Her lips, as delicate as rose petals, were pressed against Zhu Pingan's ears. She said as sweet as honey and as breathy as orchid, After finishing speaking, he looked at Zhu Pingan, blinked his right eye playfully, and smiled, as if his eyes were full of agility and playfulness.

This witch!

Listening to Li Shu's "sweet" threat, Zhu Ping'an felt a cold sweat on his forehead and wanted to spank Li Shu.

next second

Li Shu seemed to have multiple personalities, changing from the little witch just now to a virtuous little daughter-in-law.

"Today is my husband's first day as chairman of the cabinet. Don't be late. I'll be waiting for you to come back."

Li Shu stretched out her little hand, tidied Zhu Pingan's new official uniform virtuously, and said affectionately.

The little bit of unhappiness Li Shu's virtuousness made Zhu Ping'an felt disappeared in an instant.

The official uniform I am wearing was made by Li Shu, who specifically asked the embroiderer to make it. The materials used are breathable gauze, which is light, comfortable and refreshing. It was specially made for the hot weather in summer. It is a good idea to wear this uniform. Official uniforms are much cooler and more comfortable than those issued by the court.

The light and soft leather and silk shoes on her feet were specially made by Li Shu, because she heard that Emperor Jiajing was keen on practicing Taoism, and there were frequent worship activities such as fasting and praying to heaven in Xiyuan. Officials in Xiyuan often knelt down to worship. Ordinary official boots are not convenient for kneeling and worshiping, but these soft leather and silk shoes are convenient for kneeling and worshiping.

In addition, today I, the Cabinet Secretary, got up very early, but Li Shu got up even earlier than herself in order to prepare breakfast for herself.

What more could I ask for from such a beautiful woman?

"I am leaving."

After Li Shu helped him tidy up his official uniform, Zhu Pingan put his arms around Li Shu's shoulders, lowered his head and pressed a kiss on Li Shu's lips, just like a modern couple kissing goodbye before going to work. He kissed Li Shu goodbye and walked out.

Li Shu didn't even react to this kiss. When her body was bundled into a strong embrace and her lips were licked, the throbbing moment made Li Shu react belatedly.

My face couldn't help but get hot

Li Shu's pretty face turned as red as a cooked crab.

Looking at Zhu Pingan's back, he was filled with anger. This bad guy didn't even notice that there were so many girls in the living room.

This bad guy must have done it on purpose

As for the little maid Baozi and others in the living room, they all had their mouths open. Their faces were redder than the person involved, Li Shu, and they stretched out their hands to cover their mouths.

Looks like he's eating a pound.

For Zhu Ping'an from modern times, this was a very ordinary kiss goodbye, but for them from the Ming Dynasty, it was definitely a large-scale show of affection, and each of them was caught off guard and was fed a pound of dog food.

As for

Zhu Ping'an didn't know the reaction brought about by this kiss.

Zhu Pingan left Tingyuxuan and went straight to the stables in the front yard. When Zhu Pingan arrived at the stables, Liu Mu and Liu Dadao were already waiting in front of the stables.

"Sir, the horse is ready."

Liu Mu led the black horse from the stable, and Liu Dadao handed the whip to Zhu Pingan.

"Thank you for your help." Zhu Ping'an cupped his hands and thanked him.

"Master, why are you being polite to us? This is what we should do." Liu Mu shook his head, not used to Zhu Ping'an's thanks.

"That's right, the company is welcome to us. Just tell us to do whatever you need. Sledgehammer and the others will be back soon." Liu Dadao nodded again and again.

The day before yesterday, they received a notice from the Ministry of Punishment that Liu Mu and the others went to the Ministry of Punishment to claim the heads of their fellow villagers. There were not many heads among the fifty-nine. After receiving the heads, Zhu Ping'an asked them to go back to bury their relatives, but Liu Mu and Liu Dadao insisted on staying, and only asked Liu Dachui and the three of them to return to Liujiacun to bury the heads of their fellow villagers.

Yesterday, after Liu Mu and Liu Dadao learned that Zhu Ping'an was going to Xiyuan's cabinet, they insisted on fulfilling their duties as long-term attendants.

Zhu Ping'an couldn't convince them, so he had to agree.

Moreover, Zhu Pingan, a small cabinet secretary, Zhilang, was not qualified to ride a horse in Xiyuan, and there was no place for him to tie his horse. It would be easy to lose it if it was tied outside. Therefore, after riding to Xiyuan, Liu Mu and the others had to take the black horse that killed the horse back to the Hou Mansion.

Xiyuan belongs to the palace, and the cabinet has its office in Xiyuan. According to regulations, except for first- and second-rank officials and the elderly, who can ride horses or sedan chairs in Xiyuan for special rewards, everyone else will enter Xiyuan on foot.

At present, only Yan Song has been specially rewarded for sitting in a sedan chair, and Yan Song was only granted the privilege of riding in a sedan chair by Emperor Jiajing when he was eighty years old. Xu Jie and another cabinet minister Li Ben were also only given special rewards to ride horses. As for the others, they could only walk. Zhu Ping'an, the small cabinet minister Zhilang, was no exception.

"Have you had breakfast?" Zhu Ping'an took the riding whip and asked the two of them with concern.

"have eaten."

"Didn't eat."

Liu Mu and Liu Dadao said at the same time. After finishing speaking, Liu Mu glared at Liu Dadao, who rubbed the back of his head and shrank his neck.

Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but smile and said: "It doesn't matter, then send me to Xiyuan. You can have breakfast nearby and then come back. I heard that there are many snack stalls outside Xiyuan, you can try it."

soon

There was a sound of horse hoofbeats, and the three Qingqi rode out of the Linhuai Marquis Mansion and headed all the way to Xiyuan. It was still dark outside.