As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 25: What kind of cake do you draw for the person you meet?

"Brother, what exactly do you want to do?"

After leaving the county magistrate's office,
Ling Yu looked at Mingchen with a complicated look.

The longer they were together, the less clear she could see the person next to her.

Plotting against the imperial court, plotting against the rebels, plotting against the war, plotting against the current situation, plotting against human nature...

What he said was fantastic, but when you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem to be nonsense.

What on earth does he want to do?
"doing what?"

The bird that had been circling in the sky for a long time finally waited for its owner and landed in Mingchen's arms.

Mingchen stroked the bird and casually said to Lingyu, "Become an official. Didn't I tell my brother before?"

"If I fail the imperial examination this time, the old man will definitely break my legs. I dare not go home!"

"Then what you just said to Master Zhang..."

Ming Chenlang smiled and said, "Brother, all men are like this!"

"I enjoy criticizing current affairs, discussing world trends, strategizing, and teaching others... I, your humble brother, am no exception. What I just said was merely an unfinished thought."

"There are plenty of people saying this in the pub, haven't you heard it?"

"Who can really tell what will happen in the future? People paint a picture based on their circumstances. It's just a simple conversation, with a less than 10% chance of coming true. It's just idle talk."

"You didn't see it, it's only been half a day and Master Zhang has become my friend~"

"Or what should we talk about at the dinner table?"

"Men love to discuss topics like this..."

Mingchen turned around and looked at her with a smile.

Sister Dai didn't react at all. Mingchen was talking about men in his words, but his tone seemed to exclude her as the "man".

"That's it..."

It seems that the master really likes to talk about the general situation of the world while shaking his head, and he is always proud of his talent and talent.

However, Ling Yu always felt that something was wrong.

While the two of them were chatting,

Someone hurried in from outside. Mingchen saw the person and waved at him with a smile: "Hey~ Master Zhang is back."

The person who came was none other than Master Zhang Li, who had previously tried to "kill his own relatives for the sake of justice" towards Mingchen.

"Sir, why are you here?"

"You didn't even tell me you were coming to my house so I could entertain you~"

Zhang Li is in a good mood today.

His enemy's entire family was wiped out, and he even went to see it specially.

Evildoers will receive their own punishment, and God must be helping them.

Could it be that this big shot came to his house to investigate and punish his corrupt father?

"No need, I'm leaving now!"

"Walk?"

Zhang Li rubbed his palms together, leaned closer to Mingchen, and asked in a low voice: "Sir, the thing I told you..."

"Oh?"

Mingchen raised his eyebrows: "Are you talking about your father's corruption or your promotion?"

Zhang Li's eyes became more eager: "All of them, all of them!"

"I have already investigated the specifics, and it is indeed true."

"really?"

"really!"

"only……"

"Just what?"

"Master Zhang, this matter...it's not that I don't want to help you."

"But... the journey back to Beijing is long, and I've spent all my money."

"Besides, getting things done requires connections and money..."

"What do you think we should do?"

Mingchen winked at him and rubbed his fingers, the meaning was self-evident.

"Forehead……"

This person is not a good person either!

It is because of these people that the court is so filthy and the world is so chaotic and full of foul smells.

How could Zhang Li not understand!
The smile on his face froze. Although he was filled with resentment, he still had to maintain a positive expression.

"I see!"

Although my father accepted bribes, he did not live extravagantly in his daily life.

The pocket money he gets is even less.

As the son of a county magistrate, his life is actually no different from that of ordinary people, otherwise he would not be bullied by that playboy.

Over the years, he had saved some money by relying on his status as the son of a county magistrate. It wasn't much, and he didn't dare spend it, so he just saved it carefully.

He felt a little distressed when he took it out.

But this is the only chance!
Facing Mingchen's gaze, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, I still have some savings. I'll send them to you right away."

After saying that, without waiting for Mingchen's reply, he hurried back home.

"Look~ Brother, do you still recognize him? Guess where his money comes from? Did Dad give it to him? Or..."

Mingchen looked at the other person's departing back, turned around and asked Ling Yu with a smile.

He reported his father for taking bribes, but now he is using his own money to bribe and curry favor with the "powerful and influential".

How ironic!

He said it so righteously that I probably believed it myself.

Ling Yu: ...

Ling Yu was actually not surprised by the contrast between Zhang Li before and after.

She believed in Mingchen and had recognized Zhang Li's true nature when Mingchen analyzed him earlier.

The reason why I am speechless now.

It's all because of the person with bad taste next to me.

So bad!

The two people's cognition is completely on different levels, just like a baby and an adult.

He was clearly teasing people.

How terrible!

Who did you learn this exaggerated corrupt official look from?!

How come you are so skilled?
What kind of person are you?
Not long after,

"Hoohoo... My Lord, this is all I have!"

"I hope you will help me this time for the sake of the millions of people in Wangyang County."

Zhang Li ran over breathlessly holding a small box and handed it to Mingchen reluctantly.

"it is good!"

"Mr. Zhang is sincere and honest. I will never forget your righteousness!"

"I will leave tomorrow. Master Zhang, please wait for good news at home!"

Zhang Li was filled with excitement. "Great, great! I thank you on behalf of the millions of people in Wangyang County!"

The poor magistrate's son's small treasury is not as big as Old Yang's.

Seeing how miserable his baby was, Mingchen could hardly hold back his serious expression.

Too lazy to play with him anymore, he took the box and wrote a blank check to the other party with a serious face.

In this day and age, I shouldn't be on the list of dishonest people...

I wonder how long it will take for this young man to come to his senses?
"correct!"

Before leaving, Mingchen seemed to have thought of something and said to Zhang Li, "Master Zhang, I met someone yesterday. She asked me to say hello to you."

"Oh? Who is it?"

"She is a beautiful woman."

Zhang Li's eyes lit up. "Really? What's her name? Where did you find her?"

Mingchen shook his head and said, "Her name is Yang Li'er."

Zhang Li was shocked all over and stood there in a daze.

Mingchen ignored him and left with Lingyu.

"Mandarin ducks and wild geese fly together, never abandoning each other, even in life or death."

Master Zhang stood there in a daze, his eyes filled with tears, murmuring softly.

I don’t know for whom I was moved.

He subconsciously touched the jade pendant on his waist, but felt nothing.

(End of this chapter)