The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 81: Money is the boss

"You two are so ignorant!" Qin Zheng suddenly scolded, "How many times have I told you this? This isn't some remote, poor Hongtong County. We don't have all these rules. Do you think it's like back home, where you have to give a gift when you first meet your elder brother?"

Xia Jinzhong was a little confused. Is there such a rule?

It turns out that this is the reason why these two women couldn’t get up!

He is the Minister of Rites and the adopted son of the Prime Minister. How could he lose face in front of his servants?

He quickly pulled out two silver notes from his sleeve and handed them to Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman: "My two sisters, please don't blame me for not knowing. It's just a small gift, don't think it's too little."

Xia Jinzhong's words "brother" almost made Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman laugh.

It’s over, another person who was fooled by adults.

Seeing the amount of one hundred taels on the silver note, the two girls were delighted. They thought that following the adults would not bring them any harm.

But then I saw the adults' disdainful eyes.

The two women also pretended to be disdainful and did not answer.

Xia Jinzhong was shocked. Is this too little?

You are just servants. If it weren't for the face of the Prime Minister's Mansion, you would be sent away with just three or five taels of silver.

At this moment, Qin Zheng urged: "Why don't you thank Brother Xia? You look so ignorant. Do you think this is Hongtong County? You're going to pay a thousand taels!"

What the hell!

Xia Jinzhong was shocked. Is Hongtong County so rich?

I gritted my teeth and decided not to lose face no matter what.

"Hahaha, I'm being stingy!"

Xia Jinzhong smiled awkwardly, quickly took out two silver bills from his sleeve and handed them to Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman.

When Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman saw that each note was worth one thousand taels, they were shocked. They really gave it?

"Thank you, Brother Xia!"

"Thank you, Brother Xia!"

The two girls couldn't help but feel happy and stood up.

Xia Jinzhong felt uncomfortable being called "Brother Xia" by the servants.

Suddenly, Qin Zheng said, "Brother Xia, how old are you this year?"

groove!

Xia Jinzhong is not a fool!

Looking at Qin Zheng in surprise, no, you also want a gift, right?

Qin Zhengfeng looked at him calmly.

Seeing this, Xia Jinzhong smiled bitterly: "I am definitely older than you!"

As he spoke, he took out a thousand taels of silver and handed it to Qin Zheng: "A little gift from me, brother."

Qin Zheng took it without hesitation and put it into his sleeve.

"Please, all three of you!" Xia Jinzhong smiled helplessly and led the way.

He is not stupid, so he knows he has been cheated.

But even if he knew, how could he care? He couldn't care.

Being fussy about a few thousand taels of silver will damage his image.

He was not angry, but instead thought that Qin Zheng was quite interesting.

He is the adopted son of the Prime Minister, how dare someone lie to him?

It was a blatant lie, and he had nothing to say.

interesting!

The interior of the Prime Minister's Mansion can be described as luxurious and vulgar.

There are carved beams and painted pillars, pavilions, towers, small bridges and flowing water, as well as a rockery made of huge stones.

The beams, columns, pavilions, towers and bridges are all edged with gold.

The rockery was actually inlaid with various gems.

The ground is made up of large pieces of bloodstone, topaz, purple jade, green jade and white jade.

A path paved with small gems of various colors leads from the entrance to the depths of the courtyard.

The whole yard was glowing dimly under the light of lanterns.

Seeing the country bumpkin looks of Qin Zheng and the other two, Xia Jinzhong smiled slightly. No matter how rich Hongtong County was, it was still a poor and remote place.

Suddenly, Qin Zheng squatted down, reached out to pick up the gems on the ground, and urged Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman:

"Don't look at it, it's a waste. Why throw away such a good thing? Pick it up quickly. The Prime Minister doesn't want it, but we do!"

Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman almost rolled their eyes.

Xia Jinzhong was completely lost and quickly said, "Master Qin, Master Qin, don't pick them up. They are all inlaid and can't be picked out. I'll give you some later."

"Really?" Qin Zheng stood up quickly, smiling!

Xia Jinzhong: “…”

Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman were too embarrassed to see anyone.

Qin Zheng suddenly put his arm around Xia Jinzhong's shoulders and said affectionately, "Brother Xia, your family is so rich, you don't have to be polite to me. From now on, just call me Brother Qin. When I'm richer than you, you can call me Brother!"

Xia Jinzhong opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.

Just because you have money makes you the boss?

This Qin Zheng was indeed as described in the intelligence, crazy and mentally ill.

In front of a house, Xia Jinzhong said, "Brother Qin... please come in. My father is waiting inside."

Then he said to Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman, "Sisters, please move to the side hall and let me entertain you personally!"

Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman also felt that they couldn't follow any further, and that following here was enough.

But Qin Zheng said: "I said, we are inseparable."

Xia Jinzhong was stunned. No matter how inseparable you are, you cannot bring your family with you when the Prime Minister meets you!

"Come in!" At this moment, a strong and powerful voice came from the room.

"Yes, godfather!" Xia Jinzhong stepped forward and opened the door.

Qin Zheng walked in.

Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman had no choice but to follow in.

There are many lanterns hanging in the house, making it very bright.

There was an eight-person table with a sumptuous meal on it.

At this time, a strong old man walked out from behind the screen in the house.

He was wearing a green robe with cloud patterns embroidered on the collar, cuffs and hem.

A gold and jade belt was tied around the waist.

Wearing blue soft-soled boots.

The old man had gray hair tied behind his head with a scarf.

His face is rosy and has few wrinkles.

His eyes are long and narrow, and his look at people seems calm, but it instantly gives people a feeling of being able to see through everything.

His whole body exudes the majesty of a superior.

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu.

Xia Bitu also looked at Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng’s first impression of Xia Bitu was that he was an old fox.

Qin Zheng struck Xia Bitu as young, gentle, and steady. Most appealing of all were his large, dark eyes, deep as stars and clear as a spring, on his handsome face.

Overall, harmless to humans and animals.

However, even Xia Bitu, who admitted that he was an old fox, saw a light flash in Qin Zheng's eyes when they met.

This light flashed and disappeared, as if it had never appeared.

But he was sure he saw it, maybe it was the angle of the candlelight.

But for some reason, the moment the light flashed, Xia Bitu felt a chill all over his body.

He suddenly thought of a word: Awe-inspiring without being angry!

This boy is extraordinary!

A murderous intent flashed through Xia Bitu's mind. If he couldn't join the group, he would kill him!

At this moment, Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He felt Xia Bitu's hidden deep and fleeting murderous intent.

Xia Bitu glanced at Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman at this moment.

ordinary!

Just by looking at him, Wu Xiaoyou and Su Xiaoman almost fell to the ground with their legs going weak.

The aura and pressure from this old man is too strong!

"Haha... I've heard of your great name for a long time. It's better to meet you in person than to hear about you. You are indeed a dragon among men!" Xia Bitu smiled and spoke first.

Xia Jinzhong stole a glance at his adoptive father. He was indeed domineering. The word "little friend" directly expressed his attitude. "I treat you, Qin Zheng, as a friend. Whether we are enemies or friends is up to you!"

This is directly forcing Qin Zheng to take sides!

But Xia Jinzhong was also very shocked at this moment. It was rare for his adoptive father to win him over so directly.

I haven't been this serious in many years. I regard Qin Zheng as a strong rival.

There are definitely no more than five people in the entire Daqian Dynasty who can be regarded as a formidable rival by my adoptive father.

It seems that he still needs to practice. He doesn't have the ability of his adoptive father to distinguish the essence of things at a glance.