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Chapter 546 Rong Zhen: You are a gentleman, he is a thief (please give me your monthly vote!)
"In the past few days, you have been in charge of Jiangzhou. Have you encountered any dissatisfaction?"

"No. Everyone is very enthusiastic."

"Is there anything I did wrong? I have been looking for you less these days, but I have not taken any time off, nor have I ignored you. I have been at Senior Song's place, helping you to speak, explaining and persuading... …”

"Well, I feel that Rong Nushi is also very cooperative with my work. Although I always feel that Deputy Supervisor Song is... a waste of time, I accept Rong Nushi's kindness."

Outside Shen Bingqiang's mourning hall, Ouyang Rong passed by Rong Zhen and walked toward the door. Rong Zhen followed him.

The two were in tandem, one tall and one short, talking all the way.

Rong Zhen, who kept a straight face and remained cold in front of others most of the time, didn't know that when he was next to Ouyang Rong, he subconsciously took off his mask of keeping strangers away.

The pair of beautiful eyebrows were slightly frowned, and the young and beautiful hibiscus face still looked a little haggard and tired. This is the only way to show it in front of him.

She was confused and asked:

"Then why did you hang up the seal and leave?"

Ouyang Rong suddenly stopped and looked at the mourning hall first. There was no figure in white clothes chasing someone to blackmail him. He turned back and said:

"Did Rong Nu Shi forget the agreement I made that night when I agreed to take action?"

"What agreement?" She pursed her lips and looked away.

"I am just a little Sima, and I will strictly abide by the arrangements made by His Majesty and the princes, and will not interfere with the imperial court's important statue creation.

"I dare not forget this. In the past few days, it can be said that we followed the situation in a hurry, but now the situation in Xunyang City has stabilized, and we are on the right track.

"Yuan Changshi and Rong Nushi can handle the next affairs, so there is no need for me to be here.

"This is what we agreed on back then."

Ouyang Rong's tone was gentle, without any hint of complaint or anger, as if he was chatting with Rong Zhen about trivial matters at home.

"Are you afraid that some unsighted people will say that you are in love with your position? Do you feel that your reputation is not justified? But now no one in the city disapproves of you. Who has any objections? If it makes you uncomfortable, you can talk to me Said..."

Rong Zhen asked seriously.

"That's not true. I haven't heard any objections. There's nothing uncomfortable about it." He said helplessly.

She shook her head: "No."

"No what?"

"You still have unfinished business, and according to the agreement, you can't leave yet."

"What hasn't been done?" Ouyang Rong asked curiously.

Rong Zhen looked up at him and said softly: "The Donglin Giant Buddha thing, isn't this... something you've always wanted to do? Now you have the chance."

When Ouyang Rong heard this, he seemed to have thought about it seriously, and then said seriously:

“But if I remember correctly, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the deputy envoys of Jiangnan, such as Deputy Right Envoy Lin, and I am only a Sima of Jiangzhou.

"In the words of those demoted officials in Xunyang City who were sad about spring and autumn, this position is to fish for the purpose... When you are ordered to travel around the mountains and rivers, it is best to express your love for Kuanglu, drink and roar, and stop meddling in the government affairs. Yes, you are asking for trouble, and you should not speak loudly for fear of alarming the heavens... I think it makes sense."

"But the situation is different now, the situation is serious..."

"What's the difference? Isn't it good? Your Majesty is wise and powerful, all the wise kings assist the government, and all the female historians are working hard and working together for the sake of the country... It is a prosperous and vibrant scene.

"The situation is serious. Lady Shi, don't talk nonsense. Besides, even if there is a slight problem, it's not a big problem. Your Majesty and the princes can solve it themselves.

"My little Sima, please don't discuss the affairs of the state arbitrarily. In the past few days, thanks to the promotion of Rong Nu Shi and all the princes, I have temporarily taken over the power of the governor. However, the governor of Jiangzhou does not care about the Donglin Buddha, it is not within the scope of his authority.

"So according to the agreement, what else have you not finished yet?"

Ouyang Rong asked sincerely.

Rong Zhen was speechless.

I could only look at his expression blankly.

Ouyang Rong spoke again:
"Actually, when Deputy Supervisor Song was complaining a few days ago, he was right in saying something that I also agree with. That is... I must clearly understand my position and stop meddling in other people's business. There are some things I cannot afford."

Rong Zhen was silent for a while and suddenly asked:
"What if the imperial court re-appoints you? Will you accept the order? Will you continue to be ordered to build statues?"

Ouyang Rong didn't answer, so she lowered her voice and told:

"Ouyang Lianghan, now that the Xingzifang Buddha has been destroyed by rebels, I have thought about it and concluded that the best strategy for the court at the moment is to re-activate the shelved headless Buddha in Xunyang Grottoes.

"Cooperating with the damaged Buddha head at the Xingzi Lake construction site that is under repair, we can restart it soon... I have already reported this strategy to the saint."

"Rong Nu Shi thought quite well."

Ouyang Rong smiled and turned to look at the snowy weather:
"It's quite good. If I put it in the past, I would have been full of passion. Unfortunately, now, I am used to being idle...

"Let's wait until the winter is over. It's cold and snowy, so don't worry about anything. Also, your majesty and the others may not necessarily use the giant Buddha in Xunyang Grottoes. After all, it's a delayed thing, and they were thrown away before." He shook his head. Shake his head.

"Besides, even if it is enabled, I don't necessarily choose you. In the eyes of some people in the court, I am just a smelly and hard stone, which is not pleasing to you. There are many people in the court who are more obedient than me. Let's have Lin. Sincerely, let’s see if we can come up with another excellent idea like the Xingzifang statue to relieve His Majesty’s worries.”

Rong Zhen’s beautiful eyebrows gathered together:
"No one knows Xunyang Grottoes better than you now. As for other ideas, it's even too late. Even if the gods come, they can't come up with a better plan than Xunyang Grottoes. I have reported the situation truthfully..."

Ouyang chuckled, shook his head, and walked forward:
"What Rong Nu Shi said, it has to be me, right? I don't know, but I thought I would benefit the most. Fortunately, I was drunk in Xunyang Tower that morning, otherwise wouldn't a certain pot have come here, ha, It’s hard to say, but even so, there has been a lot of buzz around Rong Nu Shi recently.”

"Ouyang Lianghan, what do you mean?"

Rong Zhen's face suddenly became unhappy, he stopped and asked in a surprisingly cold tone:
"Do you think that I am doubting you and asking you to stay and help me now is also trying to test you? If you accept it, I will become more suspicious of you?"

"No, it's just a joke."

"Don't make jokes like this again."

Rong Zhen's chest rose and fell for a long time before she took a breath and said softly:

"I admit that the owner of Die Lianhua may be a legendary sword-wielding embryo, a person who only comes across once in a hundred years, but what he did was still a despicable, shameless and lecherous thief.

"Ouyang Lianghan, you are different from him. You are a gentleman. You will not associate with such a despicable and shameless person, and you cannot tolerate him, let alone him."

Ouyang Rong muttered: "Despicable, shameless, lustful..."

Rong Zhen's voice suddenly calmed down, he fiddled with the sachet on his waist with his right hand and whispered:
"Before... about the bellyband, you know something. My innocence was indirectly tainted. That day in Huang Xuan's courtyard, he took out his bellyband and showed it to the public. He tried his best to disgust me and humiliated my innocence... Although in the end he witnessed Everyone is dead, but..."

The voice of the girl in palace clothes was lost, and at the same time, her pair of lacquered eyes were staring at the face of the young man in white who was listening attentively, as if she was worried that there would be some subtle expression on his face that would make her uncomfortable. Ouyang Rong's expression did not change, he just coughed: "I know a little bit, but later, I picked this thing up and touched it, isn't it inappropriate..."

"It's different. You are a gentleman. Not only did you hand it over to the female family immediately, but you also returned it immediately without looking at it... It's shameful to say that I don't want to discuss the private bellyband. This is a shame. It’s a very painful memory for me...but the fact is, I have always been very grateful to you for your gentlemanly actions that day, especially compared to the lewd thief, Die Lian Hua, you are so different, and it only highlights your nobility. "

Her voice, which had always been steady, fluctuated a little, and she didn't know whether it was because of shame, anger, or both. Her cheeks, which were originally as cold as ice, were already red.

Ouyang Rong hesitated and wanted to ask, how can you be sure that I didn't read it. Although I really didn’t watch it.

Rong Zhen suddenly asked: "Ouyang Lianghan, have you always looked down on me because of the incident involving the owner of Dielianhua?"

"Ah, no...nothing."

"Does your junior sister know about this?"

"do not know."

"Okay, I must keep this secret."

"That's for sure."

She asked: "Then do you hate the owner of Dielianhua?"

"Hate... hate it."

"Okay, I will kill this thief. If you...if you are angry, you will help me even more. Why do you want to hang up and leave? Do you not care?"

Ouyang Rong was helpless, thought for a while, and said:

"Well, you can discuss the investigation with me again, but please don't talk about it anymore. It's just temporary. There's no reason to rely on it all the time. Let's wait for the arrangements from the court first. ”

"Okay, then you will rest for a few more days until the court orders." Rong Zhen sighed in relief.

"Xie Rongnvshi understands."

Finally calming down the persistent Rong Zhen, he changed the topic:
"There is still time today, let's do some business. By the way, where is Lin Cheng's mourning hall? Are there any family members here? Do we want to go and express our condolences?"

"Only Senior Song is here."

"Then forget it and won't go."

Rong Zhen glanced at him and said in an incomprehensible tone: "Lin Cheng's father is an old friend of Senior Song. Senior Song has always regarded him as his nephew and took care of him, so he was particularly caring. This time, he is a gift from a white-haired man to a black-haired man." people."

"I see, but I can't comfort you, so I'll leave it to Rong Nu Shi."

"If you agree, I will make an exception and introduce an old musician to you after a few more days of palm printing..."

"Let's talk about it and say goodbye."

"Where are you going?"

Ouyang Rong took out a door-god couplet from his sleeve, raised his hand and waved it. He walked in the snow and said without looking back:

"Go and post it on the door god. Mr. Qin painted it himself. When I get back, I will take my aunt, Wei La and the others to post it on the door... How about it, are you envious?"

Rong Zhen said nothing, silently watching the figure who said, "It's over, I just brushed off my clothes and hid my merits and fame." He walked away.

After a moment, he replied softly: "I envy...them."

……

A deserted mourning hall stands on the Xingzi Lake construction site.

Rong Zhen walked into the mourning hall and saw an old woman with white eyes standing alone in the mourning hall, with Lin Cheng's spiritual tablet in front of her.

She returned with a look of confusion. Aunt Song turned around and immediately asked:
"Well, let me just say that Ouyang Lianghan is just acting. If you want to leave, just leave. What's the point of working slowly for another day? I heard that he even ran to comfort the victims' families, and there was no need to hang a seal. Are you just waiting for us to take the initiative to persuade you? You are the only one who really believed it and ran over in a hurry."

Rong Zhen said nothing, took out a small seal from his sleeve and threw it on the table. The seal made a "clunk" sound when it collided with the table.

Grandma Song's voice stopped suddenly, and she stared at the seal sideways, her expression still a little unbelieving:

"This guy is so good at pretending..."

Rong Zhen interrupted her coldly: "It's okay now, he really resigned, and now no one can do anything about the Buddha... Even now, Senior Song has been slandering Ouyang Lianghan in front of the juniors. Looking at him , I have never said anything bad about Senior Song. Some things are really decisive...

"Senior Song, you can handle it yourself, His Majesty."

Rong Zhen said nothing, threw up his sleeves and left.

Only Nanny Song was left standing alone in front of the memorial tablet, her face looking very ugly.

……

Farewell to Rong Zhen, Ouyang Rong took the door-god couplet with him and did not return to the Huaiye Lane residence immediately.
After bypassing a street, he turned and walked into an alley, where a luxury carriage was parked. Ouyang Rong went straight to the car. Inside the car, Xie Lingjiang and Yan Liulang were waiting quietly.

"Elder brother, is today really the last day?" Xie Lingjiang asked with concern.

Ouyang Rong did not answer, but turned around and ordered Yan Liulang to ask Yuan Changshi for instructions in a few days to repair the west city gate again...

Xie Lingjiang looked thoughtfully at him who had clearly left with his seal but had carefully arranged the arrangements.

After the explanation was completed, Ouyang Rong, who had returned to Jiangzhou Sima Qingxian, patted the dust on his hands, turned around, and asked softly:

"Junior sister, is that official seal important?"

"The governor of Jiangzhou is considered a high-ranking official. The senior brother is almost on the same level as uncle Su's governor of Yangzhou. He should be regarded as the youngest governor in this dynasty. If my aunt knew about it, I don't know how she would feel." The corner of her lips He smiled slightly, looking forward to that scene.

Ouyang Rong looked calm, turned his head and looked north towards Luoyang, and said softly:
"No, you don't understand what I mean. After witnessing Lin Cheng's incident and knowing that this saint can win the hearts of millions with one person's heart, hasn't my junior sister seen it yet?
"The size of the official position is not important at all. With such a saint at your head, you can be beaten to the end even if you are an official in the political affairs hall. And if she needs it, even if you were as low as a beggar yesterday, you can be promoted to the ninth minister today. …

"This saint deeply understood the way power operates and firmly held the highest authority. From being changed from Qian to Zhou Hou, the old system was broken, and the entire new dynasty system was actually built around her.

"So in the Great Zhou Dynasty, is official position important? It's not important. What's important... is that she needs it."

Xie Lingjiang and Yan Liulang couldn't help but look sideways and noticed that the young man in white's eyes were a little dark.

The days passed by in a blink of an eye, just when everyone in Jiangzhou resigned because of someone's seal, and the rapids retreated bravely, but they were reluctant to leave.

Thousands of miles away, over Luoyang, the divine capital, a burst of black clouds drifting from the direction of Beimang Mountain was slowly covering the imperial city.

(End of this chapter)