Golden Branch

The angry little person was very unwilling: "It shouldn't be like this. I, I am a time-traveling girl!"

There was also a rational little person who tried to comfort him: "Yes, I came from the time travel. Time travel is a technical job."

Just like reincarnation, some people travel back in time as princesses, while others travel back in time as slaves.

Wang Mian was dressed up as a peasant girl, which wasn’t great, but wasn’t too bad either.

"Not to mention, I'm already dead in modern times. Traveling through this life means living an extra life."

"It's already a great profit! People should know how to be content!"

Being contented not only comforts yourself, but also accumulates blessings.

"Be content? Why should I be content? I'm a time traveler, I've mastered countless knowledge and skills that are beyond this era."

Even stirrups, saddles and horseshoes were her "inventions".

The credit was made, but she didn't get any.

She also reproduced the abacus, and woodblock printing, movable type printing, etc. gradually became popular.

...The angry little guy was really unwilling to accept this.

She has done so much, yet she is still a humble commoner.

Even if he cannot be granted a title as an exception like many of his predecessors who traveled through time, he should at least be given an imperial decree.

Even if it is just a title of county lady, it is better than the current one that has no rank or status and is looked down upon by others, right?

The rational little man quickly persuaded: "Isn't this what I expected? Living in the ancient times was not as easy as imagined!"

"He was young, of humble origin, and powerless, yet possessed too many 'divine means'. Before he could change the world or cross the social ladder, he was already captured by the nobles."

To put it bluntly, if it weren't for Wang Heng, if she hadn't been sober enough and knew how to keep a low profile, let alone dreaming of a title or an imperial edict, she probably wouldn't even be able to save her life.

Not to mention the real superiors like Yang Chong, just Lou Yu alone was enough to torture her and make her want to die.

The strong are domineering and arbitrary, while the lives of the weak are worthless.

Only by living in ancient times can one have a deep understanding of it.

The angry villain was speechless.

In fact, "she" understands all these principles, but she just feels wronged.

She is really not bad at all, except that she comes from a humble background and therefore does not receive the respect she deserves.

Not only a nobleman like Lu Jialan who was very arrogant, but even an old immortal like Shen Du who seemed to be otherworldly, still treated her differently because of her family background.

Outer disciple?

Half a student?!

what!

Her intelligence, her contributions to Shen Du, and the teacher-student relationship over the years, still cannot withstand the "difference between scholars and common people"!

The angry little man stopped roaring, but the rational little man couldn't help but remain silent.

"She" also feels wronged and unwilling to accept it!

The two little guys stopped fighting each other, but Wang Mian's heart began to waver.

……

Zheng Shisan’s guess was correct.

In the morning, Lu Jialan came to provoke Wang Heng.

At noon, Lou Yu knew it.

In the afternoon, Lu Jialan was expelled from Dongshan Academy.

Lu Jialan was so angry. She was no longer an exile and she would no longer allow herself to be bullied.

She is the young lady of the governor's family, and the man standing behind her is Lu Huaijin.

The headmaster of Dongshan Academy, a down-and-out old man, actually kicked her out?

Lu Jialan thought his nightmare was over, but unexpectedly, he was still humiliated.

She didn't even react until she was "invited" out of the academy. Even her fellow students, maids, and others were pushed out of the academy gate. The cool breeze from the mountains blew, and there was a bit of autumn bleakness. Only then did Lu Jialan realize what had happened.

I, a daughter of the dignified Lu family, was kicked out of the house?

Is this mountain chief getting senile and confused?

And this Dongshan Academy, do you still want to continue operating in Yizhou?

...Lou Yu, Lou Dalang, you, you are too domineering.

I didn't offend your cousin. Zheng Shisan called me black, but I endured it and didn't talk back, let alone hit him!

Lu Jialan stood blankly outside the courtyard gate, looking at the vermilion gate, unable to help but let his thoughts wander.

She knew that neither the Dongshan Academy nor its principal would dare to kick her out, a young lady from the Governor's Mansion, without the order of a "noble master".

In Yizhou and Hedong, apart from the Governor's Office, the only person who could be considered a noble person was Lou Yu.

"Does he think so highly of Zheng Shisan? Even if it's someone who's been 'bullied' by Zheng Shisan, he won't tolerate it and will always help Zheng Shisan vent his anger?"

Lu Jialan didn't think about Wang Heng at all.

Perhaps due to preconceived and inertial thinking, Lu Jialan believed that Wang Heng had no ambition and no one to rely on.

Or maybe, she thought about it, but she didn't want to admit it -

Why is Wang Heng, a fat person, so lucky?

She has few relatives and is ignored by her parents and elders, but she still has a neighbor who favors and protects her so much?

Lu Jialan once had a father and a mother who loved her, but her family was broken up and she became a completely different person.

"I, I'm going to Yizhou to find my uncle. I just don't believe that a young man like Lou Yu can really do whatever he wants in Yizhou!"

After reporting back to her uncle, she, Lu Jialan, will ask the corrupt scholar, the headmaster, to personally invite her back!

……

Yizhou, the governor's office!

Lu Huaijin sat upright behind the desk, carefully reading the letter in his hand.

The letter was not long, only half a page.

He finished reading it quickly.

But he did not put it away in a hurry. Instead, he read it over and over again, word by word.

During the entire process, Lu Huaijin was serious but his expression did not change at all.

He was neither happy nor sad, neither anxious nor irritable, and it was impossible to tell what was in his heart from his expression.

After a long time, Lu Huaijin folded the letter, took out a tinder and lit it.

When half of the letter was burned, he threw it into a clean pen washer.

The torn letter paper turned into ashes. Lu Huaijin picked up the teacup and poured the tea that had already cooled down into it.

Everything has completely disappeared without a trace.

Lu Huaijin was playing with the teacup in his hand, but his heart was wavering.

Sure enough, he also encountered a similar "difficulty" as his cousin.

Qi and Chu, who to choose?

Four years ago, my cousin chose the King of Chu, and ended up dying and his family being exiled.

Now, it is his turn... The King of Chu is indeed not as good as the King of Qi, but what the King of Qi really has to face is not a younger brother, but his father who has already sat on the throne and has the status of a biological elder!

This time it's not just the King of Qi and the King of Chu fighting each other, but the King of Qi and the Sage...

Lu Huaijin thought and weighed, not knowing how to decide.

"Sir, the river manager Lou Rang is here to pay a visit!"

Outside the door, a servant's voice suddenly sounded.

Lou Rang?

The half-brother of Duke Anguo and the nephew-in-law of Queen Li?

Lu Huaijin put down the teacup and said in a deep voice, "Please invite the person in!"

As he spoke, Lu Huaijin stood up and walked from the inner room to the outer room of the study.

He stood up, and although he did not greet them in person, he showed great hospitality.

Lou Rang held a cane and tried to appear casual, but he still couldn't change his limping gait.

Lou Rang pursed his thin lips, and his originally handsome face was filled with an unconcealable sinisterness.

This gloomy look made him look very depressed.

It's like a snake hiding in the shadows. Even without showing its cold teeth, it makes people feel eerie and chilling.

People in their twenties should be young and outspoken.

Lou Rang exuded a corrupt and evil aura all over his body.

Lu Huaijin suppressed the urge to frown, and inconspicuously sized up Lou Rang before politely greeting him, "I've long heard that Manager Lou comes from a prominent family and is a young talent. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is truly well-deserved!"

Lou Rang gripped his cane tightly, trying his best to stand straight.

Hearing Lu Huaijin's courtesy, he curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

He meant to smile politely, but ignored his own gloomy temperament.

The smile turned into a sneer.

Lu Huaijin: ...Are you sure that Lou Rang is the descendant of a military hero?

Several generations of the Lou family have been brave warriors on the battlefield, and in war, injuries are inevitable.

Losing arms and legs is the least of the problems; even more bloody ones are having their stomachs ripped open and flesh and blood flying everywhere.

The detritus all over the floor is not an exaggeration.

If you have truly experienced the battlefield, you will know that the so-called hell is on earth.

Lu Huaijin was a civil official, but the Lu family used to have military generals.

Lu Huaijin had seen a disabled veteran who had retired from his family. Although his appearance was not strange, it was indeed challenging to one's senses.

Lu Huaijin believed that the Lou family should have similar veterans.

Compared with the injuries of these people, Lou Rang only had a limp in his leg, which was already very good.

Why is he gloomy?

If he were to go to the battlefield and witness the real blood and cruelty, wouldn't he be scared to death?

"...No wonder even a child could plot against him!"

"This Lou Rang really doesn't live up to General Lou's lifelong reputation."

But such a person is the King of Chu's man.

Suddenly, Lu Huaijin thought of this, and he couldn't help but wonder: Are people who reuse fools also fools?

Lu Huaijin had a new perspective, and when he looked at Lou Rang again, he couldn't help but have a different impression.

"You are so kind, Governor Lu! I am so ashamed to accept it!"

Lu Huaijin greeted him politely, and Lou Rang also responded with typical modesty.

After Lou Rang finished his modesty, he also did not forget to praise Lu Huaijin: "Since Governor Lu took office, Yizhou has seen a new atmosphere. Governor Lu is indeed a capable minister valued by the saints!"

The two of them briefly exchanged business compliments and then got down to business.

Lu Huaijin spoke first: "Manager Lou came here today, is there anything important?"

Lou Rang was not polite and directly expressed his request: "I am grateful to the sage for his high regard and appointment as the first general manager of the river. After arriving in Yizhou, I inspected the camp and found that the number of civilians responsible for repairing the river seemed insufficient."

Matters such as civilian laborers belong to local government affairs and are under the jurisdiction of the governor, that is, Lu Huaijin.

Lu Huaijin was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Lou Rang would start making demands as soon as he arrived.

Conscripting laborers and imposing forced labor are no trivial matters. They can easily arouse public opinion and, in more serious cases, even trigger civil unrest.

The most important point - why?

River affairs are not his responsibility.

If you do this kind of thing well, you won't get any credit. But if you do it badly and cause trouble, you will be implicated instead.

First, Lu Huaijin is not Lou Rang's biological father, and second, he has never owed anyone his life. Why would he do such a thankless task for Lou Rang?

Of course, Lou Rang was the river manager appointed by the emperor, although Lu Huaijin didn't know what affairs this crappy manager could be in charge of, nor what rank and power he had.

But Lou Rang is not a lonely ghost or a person who has become rich from a poor family. He has a family and his wife's family.

Even for the sake of Lou Jin and Queen Li, Lu Huaijin could not embarrass Lou Rang directly.

After a brief thought, Lu Huaijin found an excuse: "Manager Lou, you don't know, it's June, the height of summer, and the summer harvest is important. We really can't spare any extra manpower!"

People eat for food.

The foundation of the dynasty is food.

During the spring plowing season, the emperor would personally do the plowing to set an example for the world.

Summer harvest is of utmost importance. If the harvest is delayed and the year's harvest is ruined, the "culprit" will not only be held accountable, but will also be criticized by scholars.

Lu Huaijin used the summer harvest as an excuse to absolutely dominate justice and morality.

Lou Rang pursed his lips tightly, his eyes cold.

What a Lu Huaijin, so cunning.

I just don't believe that if Yang Rui were still alive, you would dare to use such an excuse to deal with him?

It's obvious that he looks down on me and is deliberately making things difficult for me!

Lou Rang's psychology has long been distorted.

Even when encountering normal officialdom routines, he would associate them with his own disability and feel angry and resentful because of it.

Being paranoid, Lou Rang tends to get stuck in a rut and be sharp and harsh when communicating with others.

He completely disregarded the rules of officialdom and directly used the emperor to pressure others: "Governor Lu, the affairs of the river are of the utmost concern to the saint."

"Summer harvest is important, but we can't neglect the river either!"

"Governor Lu, it would be okay to mobilize 10% or 20% of the troops."

He almost threatened Lu Huaijin directly: If the excavation of the canal is delayed because of your excuses, you will be disobeying the saint and a sinner!

I will write a memorial to report you to the saint!

Please, saint, punish you for dereliction of duty!

Lu Huaijin: ...What kind of greenhorn is this?

Does the Li family know that he is so reckless and stupid?

And what kind of person is Duke Anguo, his own younger brother? Outsiders don’t understand, but Lou Jin should know.

How could he let people out so easily?

Aren’t you afraid of bringing trouble to the Lou family?

Lu Huaijin was just following the rules and making some excuses, it wasn't that he was really unyielding.

However, when asking someone to do something for you, you need to be sincere.

For example, if Wang Lin wanted to ask the Lou family for help, he would try every means to make Lou Jin owe him a favor.

And Yang Rui, noble as the prince of Qi, just arrived in Yizhou and he also went to "pay his respects" to Lou Yu first with "courtesy"!

This is not self-degradation, but understanding the ways of the world.

Lu Huaijin naturally knew that the saints valued the canal.

We cannot be negligent in matters concerning the river.

However, Lou Rang cannot be so "righteous and confident".

Do you really think that the "imperial order" is omnipotent?

Do you know what it means that the county magistrate is not as good as the current manager?

Lu Huaijin was almost so angry that he laughed. The guess in his heart, "Is the person who reuses a fool also a fool?" seemed to have an answer.

……

Wang Heng didn't know that Lu Jialan had been expelled from the academy. In the afternoon, after school, she returned to Wang's farm.

Then, Wang Heng saw Xie Yanzhi, with a gentle look on his face and black ash on his fair and delicate face, coming to her with a plate of "fodder".

"Ajiu, this is the vegetarian food I made myself, let's eat it together!"

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