PFC Chapter 111 New Officials Enter the Court
Chapter 111 New Officials Enter the Court
The next morning, the sun shone through the window into the room, making it bright. Li Ziyan got up early, washed up, put on his new official uniform, and came to Zhao Junning.
His scarlet official robe was bright and eye-catching, with delicate patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs, which made him look dignified and majestic. He had a black jade belt around his waist, inlaid with several crystal clear gems, which flickered with faint light as he moved.
Li Ziyan at this moment was very different from the image of him who often teased her in his daily life - he stood there as straight as a pine tree, his eyes firm and steady, as if he had become a different person, full of a sense of justice and majesty.
Zhao Junning stared at her husband in front of her quietly for a long time without saying anything until Li Ziyan spoke up to break the silence and asked with a smile: "Madam, why are you staring at me? Are you mesmerized by my handsomeness and charm? Hahahaha!"
Zhao Junning came back to her senses, blushed slightly, nodded, and replied softly: "Indeed, my husband's outfit today is really stunning. It is more solemn and mature than before."
Hearing his wife praising him like this, Li Ziyan immediately showed a smug look on his face. He waved his hands in a reserved manner and said, "Oh, my lady, you are too kind. But since you think it looks good, I will dress like this every day from now on, okay?"
Zhao Junning rolled her eyes at him and said angrily, "Okay, I know you are so handsome, so stop showing off and go to court quickly. Don't waste time." After saying that, she picked up the black gauze hat on the table and put it on Li Ziyan, tidied his clothes, then watched him walk out of the room and walk farther and farther until he disappeared from her sight.
Suddenly, Li Ziyan turned around, his eyes revealing a hint of reluctance and hesitation, and said softly: "I'm leaving." Zhao Junning nodded slightly, showing understanding and nodded: "Okay, let's go."
After a while, Li Ziyan still seemed worried. He stuck his head out again and repeated what he had just said, "I really have to leave." Zhao Junning still responded gently, "Yeah." However, just when she thought Li Ziyan had left, she just took a step out of the house and bumped into a figure head-on - it was Li Ziyan himself!
Zhao Junning couldn't help but be startled. She looked at the person in front of her with some astonishment and asked with a slightly trembling voice, "You..." Li Ziyan didn't say anything, but just hugged Zhao Junning tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to rub her into his body.
Feeling Li Ziyan's warm embrace, Zhao Junning's nervous mood gradually calmed down. She gently stroked Li Ziyan's back and comforted him, "Go quickly." Despite this, Li Ziyan still didn't want to let go and was full of attachment to her.
Finally, under Zhao Junning's repeated urging, Li Ziyan slowly let go of his hand, but the reluctance in his eyes did not diminish at all. Zhao Junning looked at Li Ziyan's pitiful appearance, and a trace of pity rose in his heart.
So, she stood on tiptoe, pecked him gently on the lips, and then said softly, "Go now." This kiss was like magic, instantly freeing Li Ziyan from his depressed state, and his whole person became refreshed.
He smiled happily, then turned and left, saying loudly, "I'm leaving!" Zhao Junning was left standing there alone, watching his back getting farther and farther away, her heart full of emotion.
Outside the carriage, Xu Wenhe paced back and forth anxiously, finally waiting for Li Ziyan's arrival. Li Ziyan was also wearing an official uniform, but unlike Xu Wenhe, he was wearing a green official uniform.
Li Ziyan was suspicious and was about to ask, but Xu Wenhe spoke first: "Let's get in the car first, we can talk on the way." After the two of them sat down, Xu Wenhe took the initiative to explain: "Is it strange that I am wearing an official uniform?"
Li Ziyan nodded, indicating that he was indeed a little confused. Xu Wenhe continued, "It was my father who recommended me this time, and now I am considered a member of the imperial court." Hearing this, Li Ziyan couldn't help but admire, "Uncle is quite good at arranging things for you. He was able to find such a good job for you. And this position of Imperial Colonel is indeed quite suitable for you."
However, Xu Wenhe's face darkened. He stared at Li Ziyan and asked, "Li Ziyan, do you look down on me?" Li Ziyan quickly waved his hands to deny it and smiled, "I don't mean that! I don't mean that!"
Xu Wenhe's expression eased a little, and then he asked another question: "To be honest, I have never understood why His Majesty let you enter the Ministry of Works instead of those key departments such as the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, or the Censorate, the Dali Temple, etc. that everyone is vying for? Could it be because you have participated in the repair of the moat and His Majesty thinks you are quite talented in this area? But if that is the case, then before the Yellow River floods every year, shouldn't Minister Meng, who is responsible for repairing the river channel, have been promoted long ago?" In the end, Xu Wenhe himself was also puzzled.
Li Ziyan shook his head: "I have no way of knowing this, but I didn't enter the palace to become a member of the Ministry of Works. I want to be like my uncle. Since the official career is not smooth, why should I lie in a comfortable position? As for why His Majesty arranged this, maybe it is really because Liangzhou is repairing the moat."
The carriage arrived outside the palace gate and the two men got off. Xu Gong also got off the carriage. Li Ziyan bowed and said, "Good morning, Prime Minister Xu."
Xu Wenhe also bowed: "Good morning, Dad."
Xu Gong looked at the two funny guys and said, "Good morning, my two lords." Xu Gong then walked towards the palace, with Li Ziyan and Xu Wenhe following closely behind him.