Farming and reading family

Apart from this, Jin Ruyi could not think of any other reason.

Gao E thought it was possible: "A honey trap?"

"Not really." Jin Ruyi laughed. "You overestimate Xu Boyan. He's just a county magistrate now."

Gao E was just joking: "How is the Chen family's business now?" She changed the subject directly.

"It's definitely better than before." Jin Ruyi said this and reminded, "Recently, there have been many people trying to become relatives with the Chen family. Those who have some connection with the ancestors have all come. Do you want to remind your apprentice?"

"No need." Gao E wanted Chen Tao to handle it himself.

However, Chen Tao treated his uncle's family, who were close to his family, coldly, and he estimated that those who came to claim relationship with him due to their ancestors would not be able to gain any advantage either.

Sometimes Jin Ruyi felt that Gao E was very generous.

"I want Jin Chao to participate in the autumn examination next year." Jin Ruyi said suddenly.

Gao E was stunned for a moment: "Have you been thinking about it for a long time?"

"I didn't think about it for a long time. It's just that when I went to Qinzhou City this time, I suddenly wanted to give him something more to rely on." Jin Ruyi laughed at himself. "What if..."

"Then don't worry about that possibility." Gao E said unhappily, "With Jin Chao's knowledge, it's no problem for him to participate in the Autumn Examination, but his young age will definitely attract attention."

"It's okay." Jin Ruyi had already thought about it. "Becoming famous at a young age can serve as a talisman for a few years."

Gao E doesn't think so: "It's up to you to make up your mind."

In the back hall, Qiu Zhen sat in the main seat, with two rows of servants holding gifts in their hands standing below him, and Xu Boyan sat below.

"This Hexian County's back office is a bit too shabby." Qiu Zhen looked around the room. "I really feel bad for Master Xu."

Xu Boyan smiled helplessly: "It's good that a place like this can be cleaned up like this."

"Master Xu is quite content." Qiu Zhen nodded. "It's just a pity. Master Xu served Prince Qing so well, but because of a few verbal clashes, he ended up like this."

Xu Boyan looked dejected when he heard Qiu Zhen say this: "I am from a humble background and have no one to rely on. I am very lucky to have an official position now. I dare not think too much."

"Mr. Xu is a man of great talent, why don't you dare to think too much?" Qiu Zhen said, waving his hand.

The people holding gifts on both sides opened the boxes at the same time. Inside were gold, silver, pearls and jade, which brightened up the hall.

"As long as Lord Xu changes his camp and pledges allegiance to my father, I guarantee that Lord Xu can take up his post in Qinzhou City in two months." Qiu Zhen said in a bewitching tone.

"This..." Xu Boyan looked at those things greedily, then stood up and saluted Qiu Zhen. "Is it impossible for this humble official to leave He County?"

"Why?" Qiu Zhen's face suddenly turned colder.

"Prince Qing will notice it." Xu Boyan said in a low voice.

"So, Lord Xu has something else to do in He County?" Qiu Zhen stared at Xu Boyan.

Xu Boyan hesitated again and again: "It would destroy the opening of mulberry silkworm production."

Qiu Zhen paused for a moment after hearing what Xu Boyan said, then burst into laughter: "A concubine's daughter is a concubine's daughter, and she is very petty."

The idea of ​​opening up silkworm production was proposed by the prince's party.

The prince's party consists of many old-established aristocratic families, and they now have some privileges. If the mulberry silk industry is opened up, they will naturally be the first to benefit, and in this way they will be able to leave behind Prince Qing, who has no background.

Jingyang Hou's faction also had many great noble families, and they also wanted to open up the mulberry silk industry, but the prince's faction rushed to the front, and they planned to sit back and reap the benefits.

Hearing Qiu Zhen complaining about Prince Qing like this, Xu Boyan lowered his head and didn't dare to say anything.

But Qiu Zhen soon laughed. Xu Boyan's statement of his mission meant betraying Prince Qing. "In that case, it depends on how Lord Xu performs in He County."

Xu Boyan saluted.

Qiu Zhen stood up and said, "I will return to Qinzhou City today. No one will notice my coming to Hexian County, so you can rest assured."

"Yes." Xu Boyan saluted.

After sending Qiu Zhen to the yamen gate, Xu Boyan vaguely saw a man in the carriage when the curtain was opened.

But that was Miss Qiu's business, and Xu Boyan pretended not to see it.

Ye Linchuan revisited his hometown but didn't want to be seen at all. After all, He County was not a good place for him.

He also glanced at Xu Boyan at the yamen gate, but he didn't look too closely: "Did Xu Boyan get convinced by you?"

"For someone with his background, becoming an official is all about fame and fortune. As long as he's offered better conditions, it doesn't matter to him who he follows." Qiu Zhen said with a sarcastic look on his face.

Ye Linchuan's expression was solemn: "We can't be careless about that."

Qiu Zhen lazily lay in Ye Linchuan's arms: "Don't worry, he even told Prince Qing why he came to He County. He has already betrayed Prince Qing."

"Did he come to He County to work for Prince Qing?" Ye Linchuan stroked Qiu Zhen's shoulder.

"Yeah." Qiu Zhen looked very happy. "The court has always had controversy over the opening of mulberry silk. If He County is successful this time, mulberry silk can be opened nationwide. Prince Qing wants to stop this."

Ye Linchuan's heart skipped a beat, thinking that he almost stepped into this whirlpool.

At that time, he did not have a strong backer, and if he was not careful, he would not know who he would offend and might become a scapegoat.

"I forgot that you were also the magistrate of He County." Qiu Zhen suddenly reacted.

"I thought it was a good job." Ye Linchuan sighed.

"Heh!" Qiu Zhen wanted to say that this was a job that would offend people no matter what the outcome, unless that person was from one camp.

"It takes at least three years for silkworms to show results. How can Xu Boyan stay in He County for three years?" Ye Linchuan was puzzled.

"Three years is not a long time." Qiu Zhen didn't care.

She didn't want to bother with Xu Boyan at first, but someone broke into Centipede Ridge. Although Yuan Zhanlin said that the intruder had been killed, she was still a little uncertain, so she came to test Xu Boyan.

I didn't expect Xu Boyan to change sides so easily. It seems he is not really Xu Boyan.

Jin Ruyi didn't expect that he would pass by Ye Linchuan, and he didn't expect that Ye Linchuan had hooked up with Qiu Zhen in such a short time. It was a waste of his talent to let him be an official.

After lunch, Gao E went to find Xu Boyan, who was having lunch.

She saw two people standing at Xu Boyan's door. They were similar in build to Zhu Mo and Bai Hao, and were wearing their clothes.

"What's the matter that makes Madam Chen come to see me so urgently?" Xu Boyan was a little curious. Had the money he just lent her been spent?

"It's just a small matter." Gao E didn't expect Xu Boyan to eat so late. If you didn't know, you would think he was a very busy man.

When Xu Boyan heard Gao E say it was a trivial matter, he became alert: "Tell me first."

"There are two things in Centipede Ridge that I want in large quantities. Is there any way to get some out?" Gao E said directly.

Xu Boyan almost bit his tongue. Miss Qiu had just left when Gao E posed such a huge challenge to him. "Then, Mrs. Chen, do you think there's any way to get something out of this?"

"Just ask for it." Gao E said directly.

Xu Boyan felt that he couldn't enjoy the meal anymore: "Who should I ask for it directly?"