The two were about to leave Jiangnan, and when they were about to leave, they were inevitably involved in various social engagements.

Although they made such a big disturbance in Jiangnan and caused turmoil in the officialdom, courtesy is still indispensable. Moreover, they have made some good friends, such as Li Mo and Censor Peng. After getting along, Fan Xiaodao has learned a lot about this fat man with a bloated figure.

I had a meal with Censor Peng twice. The previous time was because of Song Qi's death. Although Fan Xiaodao denied that the matter was related to him, he still decided to drink with him. The second time was because there was news from the capital that I wanted to give the Censor Peng, who had made a mistake, a chance to be transferred to the Shaoqing of Dali Temple and replace Du Jinliang, who was promoted to the Minister of Dali Temple.

The official position of the fourth rank is one level higher than the previous censor, but this may not be a good thing. Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate, these three yamen are naturally inconsistent, and there are many internal factions. For example, he, a Censorate, went to Dali Temple, whether it was good or bad, or not.

Censor Peng didn't care.

For him, the joy of life is to be an official. The Peng family is a famous family in Jiangnan, and he is the eldest grandson of the Peng family. In a word that is not human, if he cannot be an official, he has to go back and inherit the wealth of his family. For others, being an official is for power and making money, but for Censor Peng, being an official is just for being an official. People like this are an alien.

After the handover was completed, the two were scheduled to leave at the end of July.

Censor Peng was even more anxious. His transfer order was later than the two of them, but after only three days, he had already gone to Beijing to take office.

Originally, it was to practice it for the two of them, but in the end it turned out to see off the imperial edict Peng.

After Li Qiao took over the Dajiang Gang, through a series of personnel transfers, with the secret support of Luo Cheng and Liusanmen, he quickly controlled the Dajiang Gang in his hands. Although several elders opposed it, seeing that the industries that were sealed in the gang slowly resumed normal business, the Dajiang Gang gradually recovered and was no longer so resistant.

Duan Hongfei is the leader, and Li Qiao is the leader, and the latter can make them more money, so why not do it?

Before leaving, Fan Xiaodao and Li Xiangwan went to say goodbye.

Li Xiangwan looked good, but Fan Xiaodao had already seen that his body was actually like a dead tree, and his vitality gradually dissipated in his body. For this man who is both a teacher and a friend, Fan Xiaodao felt sad when he saw his expression. Instead, Li Xiangwan laughed and said, "Birth, old age, sickness and death are normal, what can't be ignored?"

When they thought that Li Xiangwan was going to seek revenge on the Demon Cult Yin Envoy, this time they went there, it was very likely that the last time they both of them would be.

Li Xiangwan said: "Even hatred, I have let go."

"Senior, don't you take revenge?"

Li Xiangwan said: "What is good to repay? What can I get? If I want to take revenge, I should learn from my nephew, take a sword to the capital, and find the Zhu surnamed to work hard. Only when a person is about to die can he see through it, understand many things, many things that he had never thought about before."

"What are the plans for senior?"

Li Xiangwan said: "I thought about the matter of Tingdang, and decided to send him to Langya Pavilion in person, and by the way, I will go through a grudge in my life before I die."

Fan Xiaodao said: "Since that's the case, it's better for us to walk together."

Li Xiangwan expressed his rejection, "I don't have much time. There are still some things to think about along the way, and some people want to meet, which has delayed you."

Seeing that he was like this, Fan Xiaodao no longer insisted.

Farewell to Xie Yu and Xu Ting, and there was an inevitable social engagement. For the two local officials in Jiangnan, they had a good time together during their six months in Jinling. They were not good or bad. The two practiced wine were routine.

Finally, the day of departure was set on July 21.

Before the new appointment letter was released, Luo Cheng temporarily performed his duties and was officially appointed. He had to wait for the documents from the capital. After the two of them returned, they helped him move. It was probably not a big problem. After handing over official duties, the two of them had a few days of relaxation. Fan Xiaodao took Li Hongxiao to visit Jiangnan and took the time to visit Suzhou for three days.

Compared with Jinling, Suzhou has a stronger humanistic atmosphere.

The relationship between the two quickly heated up.

Fan Xiaodao decided to take her back to the capital, and before that, he took her to Qingzhou Prefecture. When he left Qingzhou, he boasted that he wanted to bring the most beautiful woman in the world back. Now he took Li Hongxiao back and let the bachelors in the village take a good look.

When I returned to Jinling, it was already July 18th.

He saw that there were several food boxes, several jars of wine, and a basket of wedding candies in the office.

Fan Xiaodao said in surprise: "Who has a happy event? Could it be that you and Miss Lu? Zhao Xing, you really have you. I have only been away for a few days and have already reached the point of discussing marriage. Why did it make me bigger?"

Zhao Xing laughed and scolded, "There is no formality. It was sent by the Governor's Office, and it is available in each yamen."

"Governor's Office?" Fan Xiaodao was even more surprised, "Mr. Xu has taken a concubine again? Which crabapple from this old pear blossom has been suppressed?"

Luo Chengdao: "It's Xu Miaozi."

"Xu Miaozi?" Fan Xiaodao was confused.

Zhao Xing said: "You don't know yet that Xu Miaozi is about to become the crown prince's concubine. His Highness has been married for five years and has no descendants yet. His Majesty has chosen the crown prince's concubine among the civil and military officials of the court. The Crown Prince recommended Xu Miaozi to His Majesty. This has been happening for a while. We are afraid that you will be unhappy and have never told you."

Fan Xiaodao waved his hand, "Why am I unhappy?"

Zhao Xingdao: "We have seen Xu Miaozi making a big fuss about the six doors before."

Fan Xiaodao has long been separated from Xu Miaozi. This woman is beautiful and talented, but for some reason, Fan Xiaodao just doesn't like it, but he can't say anything. He always feels that this woman is not the real her, and he can't see through it.

On the contrary, when he was with Li Hongxiao, he felt very comfortable.

Yes, it's a feeling of peace of mind.

It doesn’t matter whether Xu Miaozi likes Zhu Yan or not.

But His Royal Highness praised Xu Miaozi.

At that time, the words "the most talented woman in Jiangnan" and "the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan" were circulated in Jiangnan from Zhu Yan's mouth.

This marriage inevitably has a political element.

Xu Ting was the confidant promoted by His Majesty. Although Zhu Yan was the crown prince for a time, his status in the capital was in danger. At this time, marrying Xu Ting could be regarded as winning the support of the chief officials, and it was also a form of insurance for the crown prince's position in the capital.

Fan Xiaodao did not take this matter to heart, but instead joked with Zhao Xing.

"In the future, when we see Xu Miaozi again, why don't we perform the mistress's ritual?"

Zhao Xing looked indifferent, "I don't care? But I don't know about you."

"It doesn't matter to me either."

"You know what happened between you. That day, Xu Miaozi cried like a tearful person, and saw the entire six doors. By the way, Lao Luo, I have to remind the people in the yamen that if it reaches His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's ears, Fan Xiaodao will probably wear small shoes after he goes back."

Fan Xiaodao looked innocent, "We are really fine!"

"It's nothing, the little girl, no, the daughter of the governor, the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan, was condescending to the six doors and came to make trouble with her crying? Luo Cheng, do you believe it?"

Luo Cheng smiled and said, "I don't believe it."

Fan Xiaodao's face darkened, "Don't you believe it?"

Luo Chenglian changed his face, "I believe it!"

Fan Xiaodao sighed, "Lao Luo, I always think you are mature and steadfast, so I recommend you to Zhao Xing. Why did you become the acting chief constable and not be formalized?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Cheng hurriedly said, "I don't believe it, no, can't I believe it?"

Fan Xiaodao cursed, "This kind of mess is over. Is there any use for a bird? Let's go, or drink. Lao Luo, if you treat a meal, if you don't invite it, you will have no chance in the future."

Luo Cheng hesitated, "My wife, my private money has been taken away by my wife."

Fan Xiaodao said, "You can be confused by Zhao Xing, please forget it. Not long ago, I handled a case in Heishui City and asked you to plead for mercy. There are not a hundred or fifty people. Would you say there is no private money?"

Luo Cheng sighed, "Hey, don't mention it, I showed off my daughter. Unexpectedly, my wife took it away that night. It was said that my daughter was my father's little cotton jacket. Who would have thought that this cotton jacket was worn out with the inside of it!"

The three of them had a drink at Zuixianlou. There were many social events before, and Luo Cheng also attended, but they couldn't say a few words from beginning to end. Today's meal was the last drink before the three of them left.

At the banquet, Luo Cheng was quite moved. Half a year ago, he was just a marginalized old captain at Liushangmen. He was capable and qualified, but was excluded and was depressed. Today, while drinking, he finally spoke up. He knelt on the ground in front of the two of them, "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Fan, you two are my nobles, Luo Cheng, please accept my beloved!"

Seeing this, the two of them quickly helped him up.

"Lao Luo, I'm saying these things. After we leave, we will hand over the Six Doors to you. We'll be relieved. However, I would like to remind you not to forget the oath I made when I joined Six Doors. If there is any illegal or disorderly matter in Jiangnan in the future, don't blame us for being ruthless!"

Luo Cheng patted his chest, "I have been struggling in the yamen for so many years, and I have also seen the warmth and coldness of human nature. Please rest assured, two brothers, I will definitely abide by my duty and be the head of the acting chief."

Zhao Xingdao: "It was before, you had never tried the taste of power. We have seen many people who were swallowed up little by little by little by little and became slaves of power!"

Luo Cheng looked serious and said, "I will keep the words of my sir."

Fan Xiaodao said: "Drink!"

Luo Cheng picked up the wine glass and drank it all over. After a long time, he sighed: "It's a pity that Dachun is gone. If he is still there, he is more suitable to be this chief constable than me."

Fan Xiaodao said: "This glass of wine, toast to the spring!"

"Salute to the spring!"
Chapter completed!