novelaction Chapter 533 The King of Light's People!
Chapter 533 The King of Light's People!
A few days later, Jin Hui and Mu Xinyao arrived in Yanzhou. Since they were sent by the imperial court, they naturally had to report to the prefect's office first before going to the Prince of Changle's residence to present their visiting cards.
As luck would have it, on this day, Mu Xin Nuan accompanied Duanmu Chu Ze to the east of the city, but they did not return for a long time. After waiting for a while, seeing that they still did not come back, the two said goodbye.
Mu Xinyao was displeased, thinking that Mu Xinnuan was only putting on airs in front of her because she had become a princess.
Jin Hui was alright, after all, he had been in officialdom for nearly two years and understood many things.
Furthermore, the Prince of Chang Le is the master of this Yan region. Although he was sent by the imperial court and is under the jurisdiction of Prefect He, he cannot disobey the prince's order.
The two men's residences were relatively simple. Firstly, because Jin Hui's official rank was only that of a sixth-rank official, so it was impossible for him to live in a luxurious place.
The official system, the regulations governing what rank meant and what kind of official residence was strictly enforced.
When Mu Xinyao returned to her residence, she ordered her servants to pack up her clothes and other belongings. Although there weren't many things, the clothes were thick and heavy due to the cold weather, taking up quite a bit of space.
Mu Xinyao wouldn't reach marriageable age until the following year, so although the two were husband and wife, they hadn't consummated their marriage for a long time.
Mu Xinyao seemed to understand the mentality that men always want what they can't have, and she didn't stop him from going to find concubines. There was only one rule: before the birth of the legitimate son, he couldn't have a son born out of wedlock, otherwise it would be detrimental to Jin Hui's reputation.
When the two were in Jiangnan, their relationship was harmonious. Mu Xinyao knew that she was no longer a virgin, and perhaps feeling a little guilty, she took the initiative to arrange two young and beautiful maids for him. Of course, she kept the indentures of these two maids in her hands.
The two maids were clever enough to know their place and naturally dared not offend the lady. They both consciously took the contraceptive soup.
After Mu Xinyao had everything settled, she sent someone to invite Jin Hui over. It was better to prepare for some things early.
“My lord, I will naturally give you my full support on this trip to Yanzhou. Tomorrow, I will go to visit my sister alone. As you probably know, she may have been a little distant from me because of my aunt's matter, but she has always been kind to A-Yuan. So, I was thinking, could we have someone bring A-Yuan to stay with us for a while?”
Jin Hui frowned slightly. He had always known that Mu Xin Nuan felt sorry for her younger brother, especially since Mu Xin Nuan was very strict with Mu Qing Yuan. Of course, in a way, it was because she had high expectations for this half-brother.
"This? Bringing him here seems a bit inappropriate, doesn't it?"
"Don't worry, my lord. Tomorrow I will first mention this matter to my sister. I'm sure she has missed her three younger brothers for so long. If they can come, it will be easier for me to speak with the Prince of Chang Le in the future. Building a good relationship with my sister will be beneficial to your official duties in Yanzhou."
This is true.
Jin Hui nodded. "Alright, you can make the decision on this matter. When you go to the Prince of Chang Le's residence tomorrow, remember to bring back some local specialties from Jiangnan as a token of our appreciation."
"Yes, my husband. I have been married to you for so long, so I naturally know what is more important. You can rest assured."
Mu Xinyao spoke with a faint smile, completely different from when she was still unmarried in the capital.
Jin Hui looked at his little wife and thought that everything about her was perfect except for the fact that they couldn't consummate their marriage!
He was able to thrive in Jiangnan, gaining both a good reputation as an official and a considerable amount of money, all thanks to his clever and quick-witted wife.
"You've had a hard time, Yao Yao. I know you and the Princess don't get along, but for our future, I have no choice but to let you suffer."
"It is my honor to be able to share your burdens, my lord. How could I feel aggrieved? Alright, my lord, go and take a bath and change your clothes. Dinner will be served soon."
Jin Hui left satisfied.
Because of his low official rank, it was impossible for Prefect He to personally host a banquet for him. However, when some officials of the same rank learned that he had come to Yanzhou, and with the prestige of the Jin family in the capital, quite a few people still came and invited him to drink together.
When it comes to hypocrisy, Jin Hui is probably the most deceitful person in the world!
He clearly wanted to get along well with these colleagues as soon as possible, but he was also thinking about his reputation. So after declining all the invitations, he sent invitations to a few colleagues and arranged a small gathering at his residence.
This is where Jin Hui's brilliance lies!
He won over his colleagues without appearing arrogant as a newcomer.
When Mu Xin Nuan returned in the evening, she heard that Mu Xin Yao had come by. She responded indifferently and didn't take it to heart.
That evening, Duanmu Chuze returned to his dorm early and saw Mu Xinnuan still reading a book. He laughed and said, "You're so easygoing! Didn't you always hate those two? How come you can actually concentrate on reading now that you heard they're here?"
"Yes, I think I've been too ambitious. But what's done is done. She'll definitely come to see me again tomorrow. I just need to calm down and think about how to deal with her."
"Why don't you think that the couple just wanted to be good officials and live a good life?"
Just live a good life?
A mocking smile appeared on Mu Xin Nuan's lips. She knew Jin Hui all too well. Even if he suffered many setbacks in this life, such as his marriage, he would never give up the great cause he was so devoted to!
Being born a son of a concubine is the reason he hates everyone in the world who lives a better life than him!
His status as an illegitimate son was a mark he could never change or erase in his entire life. Therefore, he hated Jinhua and all those who had looked down on him. Wasn't it because of this in his previous life that he sought refuge with the Ming King?
Ah, his merit in supporting the emperor allowed him to rise to the rank of Duke. How could such a person be simple-minded?
He might not take any action now because he knows he doesn't have the strength or the value to do so!
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow slightly. Perhaps, this trip to Yanzhou was an important channel for him to let some people see his value?
Or was it that Jin Hui's arrival in Yanzhou was actually due to some manipulation by the Ming King's people?
The possibility is extremely high!
Mu Xin Nuan's expression suddenly turned cold. "A Ze, do you think Jin Hui's arrival in Yanzhou was really just a coincidence?"
Duanmu Chuze shook his head. "He's one of Ming Wang's men. We've known that for a long time, haven't we?"