Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 299: False and Real, Real and False

Even if you didn't plant the apple tree, and you just went there to pick some apples, you should still say that you picked the biggest and reddest apples from the top of the tree and brought them back to give to him, instead of just picking them casually. Do you understand? You can't just say everything. You have to be vague and true, and true and false. This is the smartest way to do it."

Seeing Hua Lei's dumbfounded expression, Lord Pei grinned and concluded, "Silly girl, doing business and going to the battlefield have both differences and similarities. If you can't exaggerate the results, then you can only exaggerate the process. If you exaggerate the process, you are exaggerating your results in disguise, understand? Also, this is something that only God and the earth know, you and I know. Don't be so honest, silly girl, and tell everything to others."

Lord Pei's words really refreshed Hua Lei's cognition. In her impression, a man like Lord Pei who was loyal to the emperor and guarded the border all his life should not have any selfish motives. She never expected that Lord Pei was also a black-bellied person.

That’s right, among these civil officials and military generals who can enter the court, which one is easy to deal with?

"In a few days, you will take this appointment letter to the Ministry of Agriculture to complete the formal employment procedures. Forget it, let's get up early. I will take you there in the afternoon.

You'll need several days to move and pack tomorrow, and you'll also have a wedding party in a few days. You're all busy, so this matter is more important, so let's take care of it first.

That way, when you hold a housewarming party or give gifts to your neighbors, you can sign your official title as well, okay?"

Seeing Hua Lei's puzzled expression, Lord Pei whispered again, "The fox borrows the power of the tiger. Ah, do you understand? The official position awarded by the emperor himself, although the rank is not high, has never happened in this dynasty, so it is quite rare.

This house is surrounded by some minor official families. Although not every family is arrogant, there are always some snobbish people who look down on you two. If you write your official title, they will know what is going on after a little inquiry, and they will not look down on you openly. "

Afraid that Hualei might misunderstand, he added, "It's not that the Zhenbei Marquis' Mansion won't let you rely on it. The mansion will be the big tree behind you, and it will always let you rely on it. But sometimes it's also important to stand up on your own, don't you understand?"

Hua Lei nodded solemnly. She certainly understood this truth. In the past few years, she worked so hard to earn money just to be able to stand on her own feet. Unexpectedly, because of earning money, she had an unexpected surprise today.

"Oh, by the way, you should hang up this plaque first. Let me tell you, this plaque was inscribed by the emperor himself and carved by someone. It can deter some scoundrels. It's very useful. If you live here, with this plaque, ordinary hooligans won't dare to provoke you, and the patrolling guards will also pay more attention to this house, don't you understand?"

Hua Lei nodded again. "Of course, you are still young, so you can't be too blatant. You should be a little low-key and try not to offend the officials around you. After all, it is easier to avoid an open attack than a hidden one, right? When Xiao Yuan passes the imperial examination and becomes an official, you can be proud of yourself." Lord Pei was worried that Hua Lei would be cocky again.

Hua Lei nodded again. Seeing her obedient appearance, Lord Pei smiled and said, "Remember, when you give gifts to your neighbors for the first time, give them a little more. They don't need to be expensive, but they must be sincere."

"Then Grandfather Pei, should I go and deliver it myself?" In the Great Sheng Dynasty, there was a custom that when moving, four pieces of glutinous rice flour sponge cakes and four glutinous rice flour meat dumplings should be sent to the neighbors. It means harmony, perfection, and success. Usually, the maids in the host family will deliver it. Hua Lei asked this because she thought that Grandfather Pei wanted her to deliver it personally.

"That's not necessary. What I mean is that you can add two more cakes. The egg yolk crisps and sweet potato and taro cakes made on your farm are both good. You can put them in. You can let Aunt Fu and the others deliver them.

Remember, you must be sincere and polite, you are the official of the farm appointed by the emperor himself, you don't have to be servile." Lord Pei explained patiently.

Next, Lord Pei told Hua Lei in detail about the things that a new official needs to pay attention to when taking office, as well as many ways of being an official. This not only opened Hua Lei's eyes, but also taught her a lot.

If what Madam Pei taught Hualei in the past three years were the twists and turns between the women in the backyards of the aristocratic families, then what Marquis Pei taught Hualei were the twists and turns of being an official in the Great Sheng Dynasty.

"Okay, I understand." Hua Lei nodded.

In the afternoon, Lord Pei personally took Hua Lei to the Sino-Agricultural Bureau and handed over the appointment letter from Emperor Shengwu. The Sino-Agricultural Bureau had received the news long ago and did not dare to neglect it, and quickly handled the relevant matters.

So, after Hualei handed in a wooden signboard of the "agricultural officer" in the previous few months, she now received a round wooden signboard with two "agricultural officer" characters on the front and one "official" character on the back. This will be Hualei's "work card" in the future. In addition, two sets of autumn official uniforms have been made for Hualei and distributed to her.

Looking at the round wooden sign and the green official uniform with small floral patterns in her hand, Hualei couldn't help but be enlightened. She had been counting on Xiaoyuan to pass the imperial examination and become an official, but she didn't expect that she would become one. Hahaha, it's really an unexpected success.

Hua Lei was taken by Marquis Pei to complete all the work in the Agriculture Bureau. After returning, Marquis Pei personally helped Hua Lei hang the plaque "Hua Zhai" inscribed by Emperor Shengwu on the gate. The two characters "Hua Zhai" on the plaque were specially written in gold, which shone brightly on the black background.

When she returned to the Marquis' Mansion, Mrs. Pei was really happy for Hua Lei after hearing the news. She had never expected this. Now that Hua girl had this status, some snobbish people would have to think twice before they could take advantage of Lei. The ladies in the Marquis' Mansion looked at each other in bewilderment. There were already female officials in the Great Sheng Dynasty, and they were staying in their own Marquis' Mansion.

Mrs. Han couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. This was good. Her sister-in-law probably wouldn't dare to speak again. Her younger brother was still a commoner, unemployed at home.

Hua girl is so capable, the emperor personally conferred her a sixth-rank official title, although the official position is not high, it is also rare. Besides, Wen Bing can't control her at all, so the family can give up. Don't say anything in front of me, making me feel embarrassed.

In the evening, Xiaoyuan, who had just returned from leave, heard about this and started crying while hugging Hualei. It took Hualei a long time to comfort him before his tears gradually stopped.