Chapter 532 Ye Shangyi Is Just Like This
Xie Mingan came back from doing business in Shuzhou. He couldn't escape the pressure of blind dates at home, so he was too busy to go home every day.
Today he specially brought Xu Jingxi to the largest brothel in the city.
As soon as they entered the door, Yingying Yanyan jumped up and looked at the two handsome young men of the Xie family. Each girl's eyes widened.
The old bustard recognized Xie Ming'an and nodded and bowed to the side with an apologetic smile.
"Thank you sir, what brought you out today? You haven't been here for a long time."
Xie Mingan smiled: "I've been busy lately. I'll send your wine to Chaotian Palace in the private room, and let my third brother have a good taste."
"no problem!"
Xu Jingxi followed him, trying to guard against those brothel girls jumping on him, while listening to Xie Ming'an chatting with the madam with ease.
When the two of them went upstairs together, Xu Jingxi looked at the smoky environment.
"Second brother, if my uncle knows you come to a place like this, he will break your legs."
"So, didn't I bring you out? In his eyes, you are a good boy. You cover for me!"
Xu Jingxi immediately turned around and left.
Xie Mingan grabbed him: "Third brother! I came today to introduce you to people in the court. I don't necessarily have to come to this kind of place."
Xu Jingxi's handsome face had a cold expression: "What kind of people want to meet in a place like this?"
Xie Mingan clicked his tongue: "You haven't entered the official career yet, so you don't understand."
He lifted Xu Jingxi in front of him and pushed Xu Jingxi up.
Xie Mingan lowered his voice: "It is normal for officials to be friends in private, but we must be more cautious, lest one day we commit a crime and be impeached by political opponents. It is a clique, and the emperor hates this most."
"The official I want to take you to meet today will definitely not disappoint you. He has been following you for a long time and has been begging me for a recommendation for many days. I must say that you are a rare talent, so you should meet him."
Xu Jingxi frowned: "It's okay, but don't order the girl."
Xie Ming'an was startled, then laughed loudly: "What are you thinking about, ordering girls, I've been here more than a dozen times, but I haven't ordered a girl once. Let my sister know what kind of image I have."
Xu Jingxi said coldly: "As long as you know, we must set an example for Ning Ning in everything."
"I know, I know, why are you more verbose than my brother?"
"I am her brother!"
The two almost got into a fight and entered the door of Yajian Chaotian Palace together.
Only then did Xu Jingxi see that there were three officials waiting in the room wearing regular uniforms.
Seeing them coming, the officials stood up and exchanged greetings: "Thank you, sir. Thank you, third young master. Come, please sit down."
Xu Jingxi recognized them and saw them visiting Xie Mansion before.
The round-faced one in purple robe in the middle is a third-grade censor, and the two beside him are the minister of the Ministry of Works and the other from the Imperial College.
The official positions are not low.
Xu Jingxi glanced at Xie Ming'an secretly in surprise.
Xie Mingan smiled and sat down on his shoulder.
"Three uncles, next time you treat us to dinner, can you move to a quieter place? When I first came here, my third brother thought I was going to lead him astray!"
The three officials were stunned when they heard this, and they all stroked their beards and chuckled.
"I'm afraid Third Young Master Xie is still not used to it. Here, you can speak freely without anyone else listening in the corner, and you don't have to worry about anyone spreading your words. Although you are in trouble, you are absolutely safe."
With that said, two beautiful maids came in and added some tea.
Xu Jingxi took a look and saw that there were no naked women in the messy room, and all they drank was tea.
He finally calmed down.
The Master of the Imperial Academy asked: "Third Young Master Xie, should you participate in this year's Autumn Palace?"
"Yes." Xu Jingxi nodded.
The three officials clucked a few times: "I've heard a long time ago that you have learned a lot, so we would like to congratulate the third young master in advance for passing the exam and winning the first prize in one fell swoop."
A few cups of tea.
Xie Ming'an smiled beside him and said, "Uncle, don't just drink. If you don't talk about business, my third brother will not understand what you mean."
The officials looked at each other.
The purple-robed censor spoke first.
"Since Mr. Xie has brought it up to this point, I won't be rigid and will just say it directly."
"Thank you, Third Young Master, no matter what degree you get, you are welcome to serve in Yushitai. As long as you are willing, I will write a letter of recommendation when the time comes, begging the emperor to transfer you here."
As soon as he finished speaking, the master of the Imperial College also hurriedly said: "That's what I mean too. If Third Young Master Xie likes the Imperial College more, we are lacking talents like you here."
The minister from the Ministry of Works over there stroked his beard and smiled softly, very easy-going.
"The Ministry of Industry is a bit hard compared to the Yushitai and the Imperial College, but Mr. Xie, I can tell you the truth here. In two years, my superior will retire and return to his hometown, and I will succeed him. Location."
"So, I am in urgent need of cultivating a talent to take over the position of my assistant minister. Please consider this carefully. This is a great opportunity to rise to the top."
It was a stroke of luck.
If Xu Jingxi agrees to him.
Looking around the capital, one cannot find anyone as young as Xu Jingxi who can hold such a high official position.
To be promoted to the fourth rank of minister within three years is something that many nobles would envy.
Xie Mingan drank tea with a smile, and glanced at Xu Jingxi from time to time with his dark eyes, waiting for him to make his own decision.
Xu Jingxi, however, held up his hands and stood up to hold the tea in a respectful manner.
"Thank you for your appreciation, I haven't taken the imperial examination yet, and I don't know where I will be appointed. I just want to handle the examination well first, and then talk about other things."
As he said this, he raised his head and finished his tea.
The three officials paused, and then laughed, "Yes, it's us who seem anxious. Come on, come on, try their delicious food."
Xie Mingan chuckled. He had expected Xu Jingxi's character to refuse.
But the three adults didn't believe it and insisted that he introduce it to them.
Xie Mingan then shouted, "Where's the wine I want! No, third brother, you must drink a cup with us. How fun is it to drink tea alone?"
Xu Jingxi stood up: "I'll ask the waiter to bring it."
He turned and went out, and calmed down in the corridor.
Xu Jingxi was very smart. He knew that these officials appreciated him not only because of his talent.
But because he had been praised by the emperor several times when he entered the palace.
In addition, he has a princess as his sister, so no matter where he goes in the future, he will be like a patron saint.
Even if the emperor wants to move a position or department, he will still consider Shen Ningning's relationship.
Xu Jingxi has his own ideas and doesn't want to rely on anyone.
He slowed down before walking along the corridor to find the guys in the brothel.
Just as he passed a door, he heard a arrogant laugh from inside -
"Don't brag, Ye Shangyi is just like that."
Hearing the familiar name, Xu Jingxi stopped and stood outside the door.
It was Wu Ke's voice.
"So what if she is the granddaughter of the Taifu family? So what if she is domineering and arrogant and difficult to deal with? She still submits to me obediently and can't wait to marry in and become my wife!"
Wu Ke's words attracted the teasing of many young men around.
Everyone cheered and asked him to say more.