Chapter 29: It’s hard to get in

The next day, Xie Hong was reviewing documents in the government office, and suddenly heard the gongs and drums outside were clamoring and crowded. Xie Hongdaqi, Beizhuang County is a small county with a small population and less lively. It is already a great pleasure for the people to watch and quarrel. What is the name of the drums and drums today?

He became curious and wanted to go out for a look. But when he arrived at the yamen, he found that it was not only him who was curious. The yamen runners, clerks, and even the old man Lu ran out.

The clerks all looked curious, but Old Man Lu's expression was strange. Xie Hong remembered that when he was appointed as the chief clerk, he also saw this expression on his face. Well, it was just an envious look. Xie Hong was even more curious. What did this old man envy? Could it be that he was a new wife outside? The old bachelor was jealous?

Seeing that he came, the clerks consciously made way. Only Master Lu remained silent and turned his head to the side. Xie Hong smiled and nodded to the clerks, and then looked out the door.

I saw a group of merchandise walking outside, just passing by the yamen. At first, there were a few strong men, holding gongs to open the way. The people behind were dressed in very neat clothes, and most of them were dressed in small hats. However, the clothes were all new, and the people wearing new clothes looked very energetic.

The most eye-catching thing is the sedan chair lifted by four people in the middle of the team. Seeing this sedan chair, Xie Hong knew that Old Man Lu was jealous.

During these days, Xie Hong looked through documents in the yamen and made up for some common sense from the Ming Dynasty. He also knew that the official sedans in this era, like the carriages of officials in later generations, also had a system of riding. And unlike the unspoken rules of later generations, there were clear regulations at this time.

Ordinary people, even wealthy families, can only sit in a sedan chair carried by two people. If they make a sedan chair carried by four people, it will be a serious crime. Xie Hong was surprised in his heart, was it an official from the Xuanfu patrol? Otherwise, how could he put on such a big formation?

While he was confused, Xie Hong heard the clerks beside him talking.

"This is that Lord Gu, right? He is so majestic. It's not a pity that he is the best person in Beizhuang County. Look at this sedan chair, look at the ceremonial guard, tsk, the people walking in front of the Master Long live, have a different temperament."

"Not it? It's really amazing. I heard that this adult is so skilled in medicine. Should we also ask him to give him a pulse?"

"Ha, just you, stop dreaming. That person is an imperial physician. Just a minor official like us, let alone seeing Lord Gu, I'm afraid it's difficult to enter the Gu family's door."

Lord Gu, the imperial doctor? Hearing these two keywords, Xie Hong suddenly realized, yes, if you can show such a big show in this small county town, who else can be the imperial doctor in the capital? Well, I just came back today and I'll visit you tomorrow. He thought to himself that he didn't listen to any of the other words said by the clerks.

After receiving this good news, Xie Hong was in a good mood and smiled all day long. The clerks made random guesses, but no one dared to ask him in person.

Before he knew it, Xie Hong had become the backbone of the people around him. He has been frowning these days, and even his family is not very happy. Today he suddenly turned into a dark and clear sky, and the happiest one is Qing'er. The little girl didn't have so much scheming. When she saw that her brother was happy, she asked curiously.

"Brother Hong, is there anything good today? It's very lively outside during the day."

"Well, there is a good thing, but you have to keep it a secret first and tell Qing'er tomorrow." Xie Hong was very happy, but he thought of giving Qing'er a surprise, and planned to let the two of them know when they invited Dr. Gu to come tomorrow.

Qing'er pouted her little mouth unhappily. Brother Hong never hid it from her before. But the little girl was still a childish character. Before Xie Hong came to coax her, she threw this unhappiness aside and asked with her head tilted, "Brother Hong, is it true?"

Looking at the innocent look of the little girl, Xie Hong smiled, fiddled with her double buns, and said, "Well, it must be a good thing. Qing'er is waiting. I'll give you a big surprise tomorrow."

"Brother Xie, let's go now?" As soon as Xie Hong went out, Ma Wentao came up to meet him.

Looking up, the sky was a little gloomy. Xie Hong nodded, took a few steps, and asked again: "Brother Ma, what happened to you yesterday?"

Although Mr. Gu just arrived yesterday and was not easy to visit, Xie Hong was not idle either. He told Ma Wentao to find out the other party’s preferences. It is the right thing to do after making a decision. If he could meet his preferences, he would be more confident in asking the imperial physician to move.

"I didn't find out about this, but not long after the adult came back yesterday, a notice was posted outside the Gu Mansion."

"Notice? What do you say at home?" Another notice was Xie Hongda's surprise. This Yudian Gu's poem is so big. This thing is not something that ordinary people can just post and play with.

Speaking of this, Ma Wentao himself was also funny and said, "This notice is somewhat similar to the time you offered treasures by Brother Xie before, but what the Gu family bought was not an interesting thing, but a treasure that worships Buddha."

"Pray to the Buddha? Could this Lord Gu believe in Buddhism?"

"I don't know this, and the notice did not explain the reason. The servant I inquired about the news said that he was from the inner palace and knew the reason. But that guy said loudly, and he asked me for twenty taels of silver for one piece of news. He was crazy about money." Ma Wentao shook his head, and was extremely disdainful of the servant who wanted money.

He didn't care, but Xie Hong was concerned. He knew very well from later generations that intelligence was very important. Sometimes an inconspicuous news might accomplish great things.

Gu's mansion is in the south of the city, and most of the wealthy families in the county live here. Xie Hong also speculated about this: it was probably for the convenience of escaping. After all, Beizhuang is located in the border area, and the directions of the Tartars come from the north.

Xie Hong originally planned to ask Ma Wentao to help lead the way, but when he arrived, he realized that he didn't need to lead the way at all. It was already early for him to go out today, but there were many people earlier than him. A large group of people gathered in front of the vermilion gate of the Gu family.

There were many people at the door, which made Xie Hong shocked. There were hundreds of people in this dark place. The celebrity effect of the imperial doctor was really quite large. There were too many people, so Xie Hong couldn't squeeze in for a while, so he had to watch the outside first.

I saw that some of these people were carrying gifts and waving silver. Of course, more people were bowing to the two servants at the door.

"Brother, please inform me that this money is hard-earned money."

"No. My old car is resting, who dares to disturb you? I have the chance to get the money, but I have no chance to spend it." The Ding Hei was quite dark, and his face was calm and he looked even darker. He shook his head with a dark face, not being moved by the money at all.

This family member is really dedicated. Xie Hong shook his head. Although he stood far away, he had excellent eyesight. It was obvious that he saw that the man handed over a ingot of silver, so he was afraid that it was less than ten taels.

"We won't bother Mr. Gu. How about asking the elder brother to accept this gift?"

"No. My master has given instructions. If you really want to see the notice there? Come and take the things to worship Buddha, the master will meet you. Don't take out these ordinary goods. Whose family is the Gu family? Will you lack the money you have?" The gift-giver was also disappointed.

"This elder brother, my father is seriously ill and wants to ask Lord Gu to help me. You should be pitiful and filial."

"No matter what. There are so many people in the world who are seriously ill, do you want my master to be pitiful? Go quickly and leave quickly and don't disturb you here."

No matter what method was used, the two servants were completely unmoved, and the two vermilion doors were the same, closed tightly.
Chapter completed!