After Liu Chong heard this, his fawning smile grew even brighter, and he whispered,
“You see, Uncle has been in this Prefectural Supervisor position for several years, working hard but with no progress. Can Nephew arrange something to help Uncle move up?”
“Also, don’t worry about the money. I’ve already prepared it. I just ask Nephew to recommend me to the esteemed people above.”
“Whether it succeeds or not, Uncle will remember this kindness.”
Liu Jin heard this, smiled, and nodded, saying politely,
“Uncle, don’t worry.”
“Nephew’s rise is all thanks to your recommendation. One who drinks water should not forget the well-digger.”
“The matter of recommendation is on Nephew. Besides, Uncle’s qualifications are already sufficient. By then, promoting you to Jun Cheng will not be a problem.”
When Liu Chong heard this, his heart filled with joy, and his body trembled slightly.
That was a Jun Cheng, in charge of all civil affairs in the entire commandery, and the Prefect’s right-hand man, one of the top three figures.
After serving for a few years, if someone recommended him, he could even become a Grand Administrator, a high official with a salary of two thousand shi.
He quickly stood up, bowed, and said excitedly,
“Nephew, you are too good to Uncle.”
“I will always remember this. If you ever need anything in the future, just command me. Whether I can do it or not, I will do my best to help you.”
“I will never let down Nephew’s kindness.”
Liu Jin heard this, smiled, and nodded, still very satisfied with his Uncle’s conduct.
Although the difference in their status was too great now, and he couldn’t offer much help, it didn’t mean Liu Chong couldn’t help him in the future.
Moreover, he had great ambitions and would surely contend for world in the future, so he naturally needed to win over his kinsmen to support him.
So, after the two chatted for a while, Liu Chong didn’t stay long, but bowed respectfully and left happily.
However, before leaving, he left three hundred thousand coins as a token of respect.
Liu Jin looked at this scene and smiled wryly, just like his past self.
Whether in this world or the modern one, to climb up, one relies on human relationships and social etiquette.
After Liu Chong’s visit, many members of the imperial clan came to visit, bringing generous gifts.
Liu Jin didn’t put on airs but met with them, and he would help with whatever he could.
When his parents passed away, he became an orphan and received some financial assistance from his clan; otherwise, he would have starved to death.
Besides, he returned home in glory, naturally to help his relatives and friends.
After all, when one person attains success, their entire household benefits; this is the true reality.
At the very least, if you rally the young people of your clan, they will be willing to rise up with you and fight for you to the death.
On the contrary, if you act self-righteous and have power and influence but never helped your kinsmen, when you fall on hard times, you might not even have a place to stay.
The sun slowly set behind the hills, and a hint of twilight appeared in the sky.
In a courtyard in the backyard of the Liu residence.
Yin Yue, dressed in a green robe, her fair hands exposed, was warming herself by the brazier, with two beautiful maidservants standing beside her.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the courtyard. Yin Yue, who was warming herself, slightly raised her beautiful eyes and saw Liu Jin walking in with a gentle smile.
Yin Yue’s rosy cheeks broke into a smile. She quickly stood up, scurried over, and asked softly,
“Liu Lang, are you done with your affairs?”
Liu Jin nodded slightly, took her soft, boneless hand, and sat back down by the brazier, saying with a smile,
“I just got back. Things are indeed a bit busy. Many officials and noble families came to visit. I could refuse those people.”
“But when members of the clan come to visit, I can’t refuse, so I can only make time to meet them.”
Yin Yue heard this, nodded obediently, and gently leaned her head, nestling against Liu Jin.
Liu Jin warmed his hands by the fire, with a beautiful woman leaning against him. This feeling was very warm.
After a moment of silence, he slowly said,
“Madam, I have already ordered Bo Dian to start preparing for the wedding. I expect we can get married soon.”
“From now on, we will be husband and wife in name and in fact.”
Yin Yue heard this, her small face blushing, and she nodded obediently, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.
“Everything is as Liu Lang wishes.”
Three days later!
A ray of sunlight slowly shone down from the sky, dispelling the hazy mist, like parting the clouds to reveal a clear sky.
After Liu Jin woke up, he immediately dressed and went to the main hall, where he met Min Chun. He was about to speak when—
Min Chun’s voice came out!
“Marquis,”
“The wedding preparations are almost complete. We just need to choose an auspicious day and inform our relatives and friends.”
Liu Jin nodded at this and said,
“I don’t know about choosing an auspicious day, so you can choose it.”
Min Chun seemed to have known this already and said with a chuckle,
“How about December 27th? It’s a good day, exactly ten days from now. We can get married early and have a peaceful New Year.”
“After that, we will leave Zhuo Commandery to take charge in Yanmen, and we won’t be able to return for a while.”
Liu Jin heard this and nodded in agreement, with no intention of delaying.
After settling the discussion, Liu Jin took Zhao Teng and dozens of personal guards directly to the Wu Family Pawnshop.
He had sold his ancestral home back then, and now it was time to redeem it.
Liu Jin walked straight in, and the same Middle-aged Shopkeeper came into view, sitting aside, calculating something.
Seeing someone arrive, the Middle-aged Shopkeeper quickly stood up, putting on a fawning smile, and came over.
When he saw the large group of people, his heart trembled. The people around him had sharp blades at their waists, resolute faces, and an occasional scent of blood, clearly indicating they were military men.
He then looked at Liu Jin, who had a majestic demeanor, extraordinary presence, and exuded a sharp aura.
The Middle-aged Shopkeeper swallowed, then said with a fawning smile,
“May I know what business this Young Master has at my Wu Family Pawnshop?”
Liu Jin heard this, took out the collateral document from his Pregnant, and said with a smile,
“About half a year ago, I mortgaged a house at your Wu Family Pawnshop. Today, I’ve come to redeem it.”
The Middle-aged Shopkeeper heard this and was stunned. He looked at Liu Jin, who seemed very familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
He didn’t think much of it and immediately reached out to take the document, checking the date and the pawned item.
After looking for a moment, he frowned, his expression turning a little unpleasant.
He already knew that the person in front of him was the young man who had pawned something with him half a year ago.
What surprised him was that the young man back then wore coarse linen clothes, clearly a pauper.
Half a year later, this Liu Jin wore a brocade robe, with a jade pendant at his waist, and looked like a respectable person.
Especially with so many guards surrounding him, his status and position must be extraordinary.
