I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 170

Although Chen Xuezheng is a member of the third rank, and even temporarily dismissed Zhang Zhifu on the charge of fraudulent imperial examinations, but as the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a snake. Chen Xuezheng wanted to take the opportunity to frame Zhang Zhifu, but it was impossible.

At night, the government government prison.

"Boss, why are you here so late?" The jailer guarding the prison greeted him eagerly, and the other three guards hurried over after hearing the voice.

"You take people out for shelter in a while, it's been raining for several days, just drink some wine to get rid of the cold." Wang Shan threw a purse over and stuffed two taels of silver into it.

Several jailers still wanted to refuse, but Wang Shan had always been one-sided, and he would not get back the money once it was given out.

After a while, several jailers found a corner to stay. As for who Wang Shan would bring to the prison, although they were curious, they would not ask. Don't think they are just jailers guarding the prisoners, but the water inside is deep, so it shouldn't be seen Don't look at what you don't want, don't ask what you shouldn't, this is the rule.

Dark night, dark clouds cover the moon.

"My lord, the little one will stay here, if you need anything, you can just call me." Wang Shan said respectfully, and then stood guard at the door like a mountain.

Zhang Zhifu is diligent in government and loves the people, so there are not many prisoners in the prison of the government office. Kou Yuanxing falsely accused Zhang Zhifu of cheating in the imperial examination. Stay alone in a cell without worrying about being bullied by other prisoners.

In the dark cell, Kou Yuanxing sat on the haystack with a numb expression and dull eyes.

He was imprisoned for several days without torture or going to court again. No matter how smart Kou Yuanxingrao was, he was only a 13-year-old boy. The dirtiest and darkest thing he had ever seen was that the Kou clan wanted to rob all kinds of evil deeds on the fertile land of his family.

But now, Kou Yuanxing was full of fear and uneasiness, and looked around blankly. Would he be imprisoned for the rest of his life?Just in this square inch?
"Yuan Xing." The sudden, familiar voice startled Kou Yuan Xing. Was he delirious because he had been imprisoned for a long time?
Master Xiao looked at Kou Yuanxing in distress, and said again: "Yuanxing."

"Master?" Raising his head suddenly, Kou Yuanxing looked at Master Xiao outside the prison door in shock, and was stunned for a long while, then he came to his senses, got up quickly and rushed over, his hoarse voice trembling with excitement, "Master! "

Looking at the skinny and skinny Protégé student with bluish-grey circles and bloodshot eyes, even if Mr. Xiao had more reproaches, he couldn't say it right now, he was still a child.

"Do you regret it?" Xiao Fuzi reached in through the gap in the cell door, touched Kou Yuanxing's dirty face, and smoothed his grass-stained hair.

Master Xiao looked at Kou Yuanxing and said directly: "The government examination is over. The examinees from all counties have gone back in succession these days. The children are starting to prepare for the college examination in August, and those who fail will continue to study hard and wait for the next examination. Xing, you regret it!"

The deafening question made Kou Yuanxing's face turn pale. He raised his head and stared blankly at Mr. Xiao who had a stern face. His lips trembled a few times. In the end, this young man stubbornly turned his head away. He couldn't regret it!Regret is useless!

"The son of heaven values ​​heroes, and the articles teach you; everything is inferior, but reading is high. The young must be diligent, and the articles can stand up; the court is full of nobles, and they are all scholars... In the court, they are the farmer, and in the evening, they go to the emperor's hall; there is no kind of general. A man should be self-reliant." In the quiet cell, Master Xiao recited the "Poems of a Child Prodigy" that every little Mongolian child would memorize.

Kou Yuanxing's mind recalled the scenes in the private school that day, reading along with his master, drawing a pen to post, and the envy and praise of his classmates...

With a long sigh, Master Xiao handed the dossier to Kou Yuanxing, "Take a look, this is the dossier that Zhang Zhifu transferred from Shangsi County."

In the case of Mrs. Lin being poisoned, Wang Linlang was not the mastermind. In addition to her young age, the county magistrate Chen did not impose a heavy sentence. Wang Linlang's death was ultimately caused by the "disease" of the Wang family. Although the Wang family was a merchant However, she could not allow a daughter who poisoned her aunt to tarnish the family name, so Wang Linlang had to die.

After reading the dossier quickly, Kou Yuanxing might not have believed it before, and even firmly believed that it was officials protecting each other, Zhan Feiyu and Shangsi county magistrate Chen Weibin who forced Wang Linlang to death, and the magistrate Zhang was their accomplice in covering them up.

But after being held in prison for several days, Kou Yuanxing calmed down instead. What if everything recorded in the dossier is the truth? "

Kou Yuanxing. Zhang Zhifu, who was standing in the corner, came out and looked at Kou Yuanxing, who was on guard for a moment, and continued: "In addition to the confessions of the plaintiff, the defendant and witnesses, the government's investigation also needs to find the murder weapon. Of course, the motive for the murder is indispensable. , You believe that Zhan Feiyu forced Wang Linlang to death, they have no grievances, what is Zhan Feiyu's motive for killing? "

Kou Yuanxing remembered Wang Linlang's words before his death, and the suicide note: Zhan Feiyu fell in love with Mrs. Lin's son Lin Xiuyuan, but Mrs. Lin wanted to marry Wang Linlang to Lin Xiuyuan, so Zhan Feiyu was the only one. He will set up a poisonous scheme, kill Mrs. Lin, and destroy Wang Linlang, the "rival in love".

At that time, Kou Yuanxing believed it, without any doubt. If he hadn't been just a scholar with no strength to restrain a chicken, Kou Yuanxing would have wanted to go to Shangsi County to avenge Wang Linlang.

But now, thinking of Zhan Feiyu's talent and learning, thinking of her name as the head of the trial case, and thinking of her donating money for beauty makeup to border soldiers, she is famous and rich, and even looks cute and cute, Zhan Feiyu It is absolutely possible to marry the children of those aristocratic families who are either rich or noble. Does she need to think about Lin Xiuyuan?Even kill for it?
Because of his cleverness, when Kou Yuanxing found the loophole in Wang Linlang's death, the hatred he had insisted on in the past instantly collapsed like a mountain, which made Kou Yuanxing even more at a loss when he was in prison.

"Forget it, since you were young, this time it was a mistake." Zhang Zhifu finally softened his heart, and did not intend to pursue Kou Yuanxing. After three years, he can still come to participate in the government examination.

Mr. Xiao was even more excited to express his gratitude repeatedly, but it was just a matter of waiting for three more years. Yuan Xing was only 13 years old, and he would only be 16 years old after three years. It was not too late at all.

Kou Yuanxing solemnly bowed to Prefect Zhang, "Thank you, sir."

Xiao Fuzi and Kou Yuanxing were left alone for a while, and Zhang Zhifu led the people out of the prison. Wang Shan, who was guarding the door, blew a whistle.

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After three days of heavy rain, it finally cleared up. Zhan Feiyu originally planned to return to Shangsi County when the rain stopped, but after Yin Wuyan came, she acted as the host and took Yin Wuyan to visit Nanxuan Mansion.

"The Li Ji Gourd Chicken in Tonggu Lane is very delicious. I was going to eat it before, but Chen Jin ruined it." Zhan Fei complained in anger. If it wasn't for Fatty Chen, she would have eaten Li Ji. The gourd chicken made by the master himself.

After the bet, Fatty Chen lost 55 shi of rice grain and was expelled from the house by Mr. Chen. He didn't dare to take revenge on Zhan Feiyu, so he turned his anger on Li Ji.

Fatty Chen spent money to find a group of local ruffians and smashed Li Ji. Uncle Li's leg was injured, and the master chef of the kitchen was almost broken by someone's hands. Fortunately, Geng Butou and his people rushed over in time.

So Zhan Feiyu didn't eat gourd chicken until the end of the government test. I heard that Li Ji reopened and the master's arm healed, so Zhan Feiyu brought Yin Wuyan over.

I don't think it would be comfortable if you don't tear up the stage and don't bicker. Chongguang shook his head with a look of contempt, as if he disliked Zhan Feiyu for not being able to get on the table, "Fat girl, Qiye didn't eat any good food in the capital. It's imperial food."

"Big brother and I will eat chicken in a while, and Uncle Chongguang will stand aside and watch!" Zhan Feiyu wrinkled his nose and hummed, then took Yin Wuyan's hand and shook it coquettishly.

Isn't that right, the fat girl is trying to trick her?

Thinking of his seventh master's unprincipled and bottom-line connivance towards Zhan Feiyu, Chongguang's expression froze, and before he had time to beg for mercy, Yin Wuyan glanced over with cold eyes.

Zhan Feiyu Baozi had a victorious smile on his face, and his crisp little voice was full of pride, "Big brother, let's just order a chicken, and then Uncle Chongguang will be so greedy!"

Yin Wuyan didn't speak, but this default attitude explained everything, let alone a chicken, even if she wanted to kill someone, Yin Wuyan would take the first step to do it for her.

Looking at the two figures walking in front, one tall and one short, Chong Guang felt extremely sad, Qi Ye is a slave to his daughter!He cursed Qi Ye to keep having sons in the future...

"Little fish!" An excited voice rang out from the door of Li Ji, and Qi Heng ran over like a firecracker, completely without the arrogance and hostility that he had in Qingya Academy that day.

Ignoring Yin Wuyan who was on the side, Qi Heng said excitedly: "Master said that you have returned to Shangsi County, and I didn't expect to meet you again. Did you come to eat gourd chicken? I treat you!"

He is not as tall as Zhan Feiyu, but Qi Heng's familiar and enthusiastic attitude shows that he is taking care of Zhan Feiyu like a little sister.

Zhan Feiyu was also in a happy mood, and gave Qi Heng a big smile, "I didn't leave when it rained before."

The little fish smiles so beautifully... Qi Heng looked at the chubby Zhan Feiyu with a blank smile, that white jade-like cheeks, and those crooked eyes. The sentence: There is a beautiful person, clear and graceful.

Zhan Feiyu and Qi Heng didn't know each other, but after all, they were just acquaintances. Even Zhan Feiyu smiled lightly, and Qi Heng felt normal. Men and women were seven years old and had different seats.

But at this moment, looking at Zhan Feiyu who had a smile on his face and eyes, Qi Heng blushed inexplicably and became restrained all of a sudden.

The onlookers, Yin Wuyan, looked down at the obtrusive little fat man. This is obviously a child raised by the rich, with flesh all over his body!The key is seeing him staring at his little girl eagerly, Yin Wuyan's breath suddenly turned cold.

Inexplicably feeling a chill in his back, Qi Heng finally found that Zhan Feiyu's hand was still held in another long, slender hand.

Qi Heng raised his head up along the big hand, and looked at Yin Wuyan, who had an ordinary face but cold and creepy eyes, Qi Heng stammered, "Little fish, this is... your father? Hello uncle, junior Qi Heng."

Yin Wuyan, who was easy to go out, was happy to be a father, and the aura around him became a little bit colder.

Zhan Feiyu burst out laughing, the crisp laughter made Qi Heng blush again, and Xiaoyu's smile looked even better...

"Qi Heng, this is my big brother." Zhan Feiyu winked mischievously at Yin Wuyan.

So it's not Xiaoyu's father!Qi Heng nodded understandingly, but immediately realized, "You are not the only daughter in your family?"

Zhan Feiyu's situation is easy to investigate. Basically, scholars in Nanxuan Mansion know it. Qi Heng's eyes froze and fixed on the big hand holding the small hand. , you can't get so close to a foreigner!"

Uh... Zhan Feiyu stared at Yin Wuyan's deep and bottomless phoenix eyes, and was stunned for a while, then squeezed Yin Wuyan's fingers with his fat paws.

"Big brother is not an outsider. I'm leaving. I'm going to eat gourd chicken." Zhan Feiyu was reminded by Qi Heng and realized that he and Yin Wuyan were too close.

But I am still young, and my elder brother is not married. After a few years, I will pay attention to it, but now, nine-year-old Zhan Feiyu is holding Yin Wuyan's hand and striding into Li Ji. A primary school student, what kind of defense between men and women, does not exist!
Yin Wuyan curled the corners of his lips silently, and glanced at Qi Heng in a daze with his cold eyes, a little fat man who had only met him a few times dared to take care of his little girl, his face was not small.

Chong Guang, who was a few steps behind, looked sympathetically at the distraught little fat pier. With his body, he definitely did not meet Qi Ye's criteria for choosing a son-in-law for a fat girl!
"Let's go, little fat pier." Zhong Guang patted Qi Heng on the shoulder, and joked viciously: "Although you and my fat girl are both fat, the fat girl is both civil and military, and can kick you away with one kick. Reading is no match, and martial arts is no match, so it's no wonder the fat girl looks down on you."

"I..." Qi Heng wanted to refute with a sullen face, but he was No.6 in the government examination, and Xiaoyu was the leader!
As for practicing martial arts, Qi Heng stared at Li Ji's signboard in a daze. Before, Xiaoyu and Master Chen had a competition in Li Ji. It was a martial arts fight. Whoever got out of the white circle first would lose. Master Chen is famous for that. Fat, I heard it weighed two hundred catties, but was kicked out by Xiaoyu.

Thinking of this, Qi Heng suddenly felt ashamed of himself who was proud and complacent in the past, but seeing the light of his own joke, Qi Heng snorted arrogantly, put his hands behind his back, and said in a big voice: "This is me and The matter of Xiaoyu has nothing to do with idlers!"

Leaving aside his words, Qi Heng also followed into Li Ji, searched his eyes, and went straight to Zhan Feiyu who was sitting at the window. He would try his best to catch up with Xiaoyu, and he must beat Xiaoyu in the court test!

Are all the little fat guys this annoying?Shigemitsu rolled his eyes speechlessly, and smelled the aroma of roasted chicken, well, watching the excitement is better than eating roasted chicken!

(End of this chapter)