I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 201 Meet again in the street market
"Master, they took the things from the guest room and went out." The old housekeeper replied in a low voice, and really looked down on Liu's group of people.

In the past, the first and second families were considered to be a respectable family in Toyosu, but now these people are able to do things like stealing chickens and dogs. Although there are some utensils in the guest room, those porcelain vases and incense burners are not worth much, and they may not be sold at pawnshops. 20 taels of silver.

If in the past, with Wei Daru's hatred for the Liu family and others, he would have sent the housekeeper to the Yamen to report the case, but he thought of Zhan Feiyu's previous sentence: "I just like to see them hate me but can't kill me", Wei Daru suddenly felt that this would relieve his hatred.

If he is arrested in the Yamen, he will be beaten. If Mrs. Liu puts the charges on a few children, he probably won't even have to be punished.

Now they lost 20 taels of silver to let them know how rich Wei Tianqi is, but the money, shop, yard and Zhuangzi added up to 10 taels, but they couldn't get a penny.

Looking at Wei Daru with a gloomy and treacherous expression, the old butler was silent. Miss Zhan has been here for five days, so why does it feel like the master has been taken away? In the past, the master stayed behind closed doors, withdrawn and paranoid, but now he talks, but he looks even worse. Terrible.

Wei Daru sneered, his dark and indifferent eyes exuded a chilling ferocity, "Take someone to the biggest shops in Fengzhou, and buy those jewelry and fabrics. By the way, go to the pharmacy to buy some more." Ginseng and antler ganoderma come back, buy as many as you can."

Jewelry and clothing fabrics are for Zhan Feiyu. As for these medicinal materials, besides Zhan Feiyu, Wei Daru thought of Hong'er who is skinny, and it happened to be for him to replenish his body. The most important thing he lacks is money!
Uh... The old butler looked at his rich and powerful master speechlessly. He could already imagine how angry Liu and the others would be when they saw these things delivered tomorrow.

Qi's other courtyard.

After dinner, He Nuan picked up the pastries and fruits, and couldn't help laughing at Hong'er who was stubbornly sitting next to Zhan Feiyu, the little guy is so clingy.

"Those people have all lived in Wei's house. I think you and Qi Heng can go there together tomorrow." Zhan Feiyu rubbed his sore wrist, copying books continuously for five days, and his hand was almost useless.

Fatty Qi Heng nodded vigorously, and flaunted a glance at Hong'er who was sitting on the round stool. He was Xiaoyu's best friend, the kind who could help copy books.

Ming San looked at Zhan Feiyu and asked, "What are you going to do with Wei Daru?"

Adoption is impossible. Zhan Feiyu smiled insidiously and cunningly, "I plan to persuade Wei Daru to go to Nanxuan, and I happen to be teaching in the academy."

Ming San and Qi Heng were taken aback, how could it be like this?

"At that time, the collection of books in Wushulou will also be moved there by the way." Zhan Feiyu said this shamelessly, as if planning for Wei Daru, "And with Wei Daru's reputation in Fengzhou, those craftsmen must also Willing to go."

Xiaoyu is so treacherous!
Ming San and Qi Heng are not convinced. In terms of scheming, the two masters and nephews together are not as good as Zhan Feiyu.

"Young master." The young servant walked quickly from the courtyard, holding a post in his hand, seeing Qi Heng coming out, he hurriedly replied: "Master, this is sent by the master."

Although Qi Heng was young, Qi's father did not hide the relationship between their family and the master's family. Although it was old man Qi who plotted against Qi's father back then, making it impossible for him to take the imperial examination, and later kicked Qi's father out in the name of separating the family. Toyosu.

But Qi's father was able to gain a foothold in Nanxuan Mansion, and the business grew bigger and bigger, and the help of Mr. Qi was indispensable.

Once Qi's father smashed a batch of goods in his hands, and the buyer urged him fiercely. It was also Mr. Qi who sent someone to send 1 taels of silver to Qi's father for turnover, so it is hard to tell whether the relationship is good or bad. If you break the bones and connect the tendons, you will be prosperous and all will be destroyed.

Qi Heng opened the post and looked at it, and couldn't help frowning. After all, he was only eight years old, so he could only look at Ming San for help, "Little uncle, the third cousin of the master's family, Qi Yan, invited me to participate in the literary meeting of Juwenzhai tomorrow." .”

"Tomorrow, Xiaoyu and I will go copy books." Ming San didn't care about the lack of Qi Heng.

The little fat man is from the Qi family. Before that, Steward Bao, his daughter Bao Baozhu, and son-in-law Jiang Wang were cleaned up by the master, and a new housekeeper was sent here. Ming San and their daily life were taken care of very carefully.

"What's your relationship with Qi Yan?" Zhan Feiyu asked, feeling a little inappropriate at this point in time.

It has been seven days since I stayed in the other courtyard of Qi's family, and the people from the main family have not come over, and Qi Heng has not been sent back to the main house to visit the elders. Zhan Feiyu had a conflict with Liu Baihu before, and there is no movement at the main house. No wonder Zhan Feiyu thought too much.

Qi Heng thought for a while with a sullen face, "The first cousin and the second cousin are very good to me, the grandfather and uncle are also good, the third cousin is domineering, and he is not as good at reading as I am, so he treats me lukewarm. "

When Qi Yan was mentioned, Qi Heng straightened his body triumphantly. He was No. 6 in the government examination, Qi Yan was ten years older than himself, and he didn't even pass the children's examination.

"Maybe it's because Xiaoyu's identity was exposed." Ming San looked at Zhan Feiyu, and Xiaoyu was the key.

If Ming San never looked down on the Qi family who behaved like this before, but now that he has experienced many things, he can see it clearly. It is human nature to seek good luck and avoid evil. Liu Baihu broke his leg. If the Qi family let Qi Heng Coming to the door will make people mistakenly think that the Qi family is going to be the master of Zhan Feiyu and is an enemy of Liu Baihu.

But Zhan Feiyu studied under Gu Xueshi, and Liu Baihu could only suffer from this boring loss. As long as the Qi family has a bit of backbone, it is impossible to take the initiative to make friends with Zhan Feiyu at this time.

Therefore, we can only use a roundabout method, let Qi Yan take Qi Heng to participate in the literary meeting, and the next step may be to invite Xiaoyu to visit.

Looking at the thoughtful Zhan Feiyu, Qi Heng hurriedly expressed his opinion, "You don't have to worry, Xiaoyu, although the third cousin acts domineeringly, but he just takes advantage of his mouth."

"Go with Asheng tomorrow." Facing Qi Heng's surprised expression, Zhan Feiyu smiled and said, "It is necessary to be on guard against others. Liu Baihu dare not do anything to me, but it is inevitable that he will do something to you."

Thinking of Liu Baihu's ruthless style, Ming San patted Qi Heng on the head, "Listen to Xiaoyu, and take precautions before they happen."

Thinking of the army horse that was tortured and killed by Liu Baihu, Qi Heng was scared in an instant, and Wenhui would definitely not leave Brother He's side tomorrow.

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On the second day, several soldiers split into two groups, Zhan Feiyu, Mingsan and Hong'er went straight to Wei's house, while Qi Heng followed He Sheng to Juwenzhai.

As for Zhu Changyun, he was still studying with his head hanging on his shoulders. After all, after the fire at home, he had no books to read. He wasted two months and wanted to make up for it now.

"Damn, why don't you snatch a few broken bottles for ten taels of silver?" At the door of the pawnshop, the boy shook his head in disgust, "Okay, Brother Li, drive these poor ghosts out, save the money." Delaying our business."

Brother Li was a burly man, he grabbed Wei Zhiping by the skirt and threw him onto the street like a chicken.

As for the rambunctious Mrs. Liu and the two women, Brother Li waved his bowl-sized fist and successfully blocked their yelling.

Mrs. Liu staggered and almost fell, and couldn't help cursing at the servant who looked down on people with dog eyes, "You are blind, I pawned a moon bottle with a blue and white ribbon, one can sell for ten taels of silver, and you can't buy it." There are two yellow-ground blue-and-white fine-mouth bottles, if it is not urgent, the three bottles will sell for at least 20 taels of silver!"

Mrs. Liu used to be the mistress of the big house, and she still has good eyesight. The porcelain placed in the side room is of average quality and workmanship. If you really want to buy it, you will have to buy it for 50 taels of silver. Now pawning 20 taels is definitely a bargain.

It was her youngest daughter Wei Wen who supported Mrs. Liu, who is now a woman in her 30s, who also yelled viciously at this moment, "Return our bottle, we won't sell it!"

Those who can open a pawn shop have some backgrounds. The boy standing on the steps sneered, and looked at the four of Liu's four people whose clothes had been washed white, "It's been so long, my mouth is dry, you can't A pawn is not a pawn? Five taels of silver for three bottles, or nothing at all!"

The boy let out the words arrogantly, and threw a five taels of small silver ingot at Mrs. Liu's face, "Get lost! If you dare to delay our business, I will break your dog legs!"

Liu Shi was trembling with anger, but looking at the silver ingot that fell on the ground, she still bent down to pick it up, but she never thought that she was angry just now, when she bent down and lowered her head, Liu Shi felt her eyes darkened, and her body suddenly fell to the ground. The front fell.

"Huh!" The groom immediately stopped the horse, but fortunately this is a market, and the speed of the carriage is not fast, so no one was hit.

But even so, Mrs. Liu, who fell to the ground, saw the horse's hooves raised high, and screamed in fright, her thin old face turned pale instantly, and even forgot the silver ingot in her hand.

The little beggar at the side quickly picked up the silver ingot and stuffed it into his bosom, then rushed into the crowd in an instant and disappeared.

"Miss, don't worry, I didn't hit anyone." The coachman whispered.

In the carriage, Zhan Feiyu patted Hong'er's head reassuringly, just now the little guy was shocked.

Suddenly, a sharp and piercing cry sounded. Although Mrs. Liu was over 60 years old, she was full of spirit, "My money? Which bum stole my money!"

Hong'er, who had just been appeased, shuddered again, and grabbed Zhan Feiyu's sleeve.

It's really a narrow Encounter Road, Zhan Feiyu opened the curtain of the carriage and looked outside, only to see Mrs. Liu still sitting on the ground and yelling.

The second son Wei Zhiping who came to the pawn shop with her, his wife Feng Shi, and the two cousins ​​Wei Wen and Wei Ning didn't bother to yell and scold, and they hurriedly looked for money on the ground.

A group of passers-by watching the excitement on the street before also bowed their heads, this is five taels of silver, and the boy in the pawn shop only costs two taels of silver a month.

But everyone looked around, and the five taels of small silver ingots disappeared flat.

"Don't look for it, someone probably picked it up long ago. That's five taels of silver, which is equivalent to three months' wages of my man." An aunt grabbed the companion who was still looking for her.

"My money!" Mrs. Liu cried, slapping her thigh.

Over the years, the eldest and second family had to rely on pawning dowry, washing and washing clothes for others, and doing some sewing and mending to barely make enough to eat. Five taels of silver was enough for their family to live frugally for three months.

The young man in the pawnshop didn't bother to care about this matter, so he said to Wei Zhiping straightforwardly: "The money is for you, and it's your own business if you lose it. Get lost, and don't delay our business by standing at the door."

Brother Li, who was standing aside, still looked fiercely, and Wei Zhiping trembled a few times in fright.

"You are not allowed to leave! Pay me my money!" Mrs. Liu suddenly got up from the ground, grabbed the shaft of the carriage, and yelled sharply, "How did you drive the carriage? You hurt me, and I lost my money." , pay money!"

Wei Zhiping and the others did not dare to play tricks with the pawnbroker, and the four immediately surrounded the carriage.

"Yes, pay for the money, you hit my mother, don't even think about leaving without 20 taels of silver!" Wei Wen yelled,

These days, those who can afford a carriage are those who are not short of money. The Liu family are afraid of being poor, and they don't care about face anymore, as long as they can get money.

Mrs. Liu was about to age, and her loose hair was all white. At this time, she was grabbing the shaft of the carriage, and the driver took a look and didn't speak or make a move.

"Is this blackmail in broad daylight?" Zhan Feiyu leaned out of the carriage, and looked at the sloppy Liu family with a smile, "You fell and surprised my horse, so many eyes are watching, Or do you want to go to the Yamen?"

"It's you?" Liu's face twisted ferociously, looking at the smiling Zhan Feiyu with hatred.

Thinking that she was adopted by Wei Daru, and hundreds of thousands of silver belonged to her, Liu Shi gritted his teeth and wished he could tear Zhan Feiyu alive.

Wei Wen didn't expect such a coincidence, but she was no longer the eldest daughter's spoiled little daughter. After all these years of hard work, the eldest lady's coquettishness has been worn away, leaving only her pungent and shrewd.

"Miss Zhan, no matter what, my mother was almost hit by your carriage. Not to mention the injuries from the fall, my mother is already in her sixties. If she is frightened at this age, she might be seriously ill." Wei Wen wiped her tears with rough hands, and looked at Zhan Feiyu in the carriage crying poorly.

"Miss Zhan, please do me a favor and give us a few taels of silver. Our things have been seized by the pawn shop, and the five taels of silver have also been taken away. My mother doesn't even have money for medical treatment and medicine. There are six or seven in the family. The children can only drink water to fill their stomachs." Wei Wen showed weakness, and Wei Ning and Feng Shi beside him also burst into tears.

In contrast, Zhan Feiyu was sitting in a spacious carriage. The little girl was wearing a pink skirt today. Her hair was braided into small braids from her temples and tied behind her head. She was wearing a pink pearl headdress, and then Coupled with the delicate features of red lips and white teeth, it is obvious that she is a wealthy young lady.

And Mrs. Liu, who was scolding, was old, her face was as old as withered bark, and the clothes of the three women, Wei Wen, were all washed white, and they didn't even have a decent headdress on their heads. Thinking about losing five taels of silver just now , everyone couldn't help feeling sympathetic.

"This is five taels of silver." Zhan Feiyu took out the broken silver from his purse, watched it snatch it, and the greedy Liu said again: "If there is too much, there will be no more. Don't force me to report to the police."

"You?" Mrs. Liu clenched the silver in her hand, and treated Zhan Feiyu as easy to bully. After all, she was just a spoiled little girl, and she might get 20 taels, let alone 200 taels.

"Let's go, whoever dares to stop the carriage and whip it directly with a horsewhip, even if it hits him to death, he deserves it, I'm not bad at money, I can afford it," Zhan Feiyu was still smiling, but what he said made people shudder .

Whether it's Liu's, Wei Zhiping, Wei Wen or the others, they can only feel a chill spreading from the soles of their feet, even in the summer, they can feel the eerie chill.

The coachman raised his whip, and with a whistling sound, the sound of the whip cutting through the air scared Liu back, the carriage moved forward again, but Liu and the others who were afraid of death did not dare to stop it.

(End of this chapter)