I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 222

Since Chen Xuezheng has made a move, he is naturally going to die without proof!

Besides, he knew in his heart that this person was brought by Zhang Zhifu to exonerate Zhan Feiyu, so what if he was killed?When the identity of this person is found out, the real unlucky one is Zhang Zhifu.

It's just that Chen Xuezheng had to kill the person first, otherwise the success would fall short.

"I know what I know. I'll find a doctor to come over and let the doctor see after the [-] boards are over, and use the best medicine." Chen Xuezheng was unmoved, determined to beat people to death before the list was released. All obstacles are removed.

Huh... The prisoner on the ground raised his head with all his strength. His eyes were bloodshot due to the pain. He was staring at Chen Xuezheng on the main seat with hatred, as if he wanted to eat his flesh and drink his blood.

Chen Xuezheng watched coldly, hate it, went to the Underworld to complain to Lord Yan, but the person he should hate is Zhang Chengli, if it wasn't for making a false statement to Zhan Feiyu, how could he have lost his life.

The smell of blood slowly came out. Looking at the prisoner who was about to be beaten to death, except for Chen Xuezheng who was sitting upright, the others could only turn their heads away, but the sound of the stick hitting the flesh was still heard clearly. into the ears.

"Hey, what kind of big case happened here, people are going to be beaten to death?" Suddenly, a joking voice sounded from outside the door.

Everyone in the lobby looked up, only to see Chong Guang walking in slowly, with such a carefree attitude, at first glance they thought it was a dude from some family.

Immediately, the two soldiers stepped forward to block Chong Guang, and put one hand on the saber at their waist. As long as Chen Xuezheng gives an order, they can cut Chong Guang, the uninvited guest, under the knife.

Zhan Feiyu, who was two steps behind, appeared in front of the crowd. He glanced at the bloody prisoner who was beaten on the ground. He looked scared, and even his voice trembled a little. "Student Zhan Feiyu pays homage to all the adults."

"The court in Nanxuan Mansion has become a vegetable garden, and anyone dares to break in!" Chen Xuezheng said coldly, not letting go of any chance to charge Zhan Feiyu.

Even though everyone in the lobby knew that Zhan Feiyu and the Chen family had feuds, but the dignified third-rank student in politics, who was a lot of age, was so fussy with a little girl like Zhan Feiyu, Cheng Shanchang and others didn't say anything. But the bottom of my heart is full of disdain.

Zhang Zhifu stood up, "My lord, it was the lower officials who sent Zhan Feiyu to visit the government office. After all, Zhan Feiyu is the one who suffers in this case."

Others in the hall may not know Chongguang, but Zhang Zhifu knew that he was from the Forbidden Dragon Guard, and it should be Gu Xueshi who made the move. Thinking of this, Zhang Zhifu calmly glanced at the prisoner who was pinned to the ground.

Although this man was brought back by Geng Baotou, Zhang Zhifu also saw him in the prison. Although his face was covered with dust and blood, his hair was loose and his facial features were not visible, Zhang Zhifu didn't care at that time.

But looking at the two people with different statures at this moment, Zhang Zhifu recalled that the prisoner in the prison at that time was taller than the person in front of him, and his physique was stronger. It was clearly two people who could be in the government prison without anyone noticing. The prisoner was replaced, and only the Forbidden Dragon Guard has this ability,

"The case hasn't been tried yet, but Mr. Zhang has already closed the case!" Chen Xuezheng deliberately picked out the wording. The so-called sufferer is the plaintiff, which shows that Zhang Zhifu has determined that Zhan Feiyu's exam papers have been stolen.

Zhang Zhifu didn't speak, and Zhan Feiyu stood quietly by the side. It's not like pecking at each other. It's pointless to waste your tongue arguing.

Seeing the attitude of the two of them, Chen Xuezheng's complexion was livid, and he seemed to have a small belly!

Cheng Shanchang took the opportunity to say: "Master Chen, why don't you let this person copy Zhan Feiyu's handwriting on the spot, so that you can argue the truth!"

Although the back and waist were bloody and bloody, the prisoner's hands were intact. Chen Xuezheng didn't show mercy. He was sure that this man was brought by Zhang Zhifu to prove Zhan Feiyu's innocence. If he couldn't imitate Zhan Feiyu Feiyu's handwriting, then the case will be solved on its own.

"In that case, bring the pen and ink here." Chen Xuezheng agreed straightforwardly, and in just one afternoon and one night, Zhang Chengli and the others could find someone who was good at copying handwriting?

Cheng Shanchang sat down, and there was only so much he could help.

The prisoner was indeed beaten so badly that he couldn't even get up, so even if his hands were fine, it might be a bit awkward for him to write.

Chen Xuezheng also wanted to see this man's ability, so he asked the doctor to give him a few injections, and gave him ginseng tablets, but he recovered a little bit of vitality.

The rag in his mouth had been removed, the prisoner struggled to sit up, cast a sinister glance at Chen Xuezheng, who was sitting in the main seat drinking tea, picked up the pen with his trembling right hand, dipped it in the ink, and paused for a moment, Quickly wrote down the words Zhan Feiyu on the paper.

But just writing three words has exhausted all the strength, the prisoner's hand trembled, the brush fell off, and he gasped for breath. It is estimated that if he was beaten a few more times, he would really be useless.

Hu Bingzhi is impatient at first, and he has been blaming himself for his dereliction of duty that caused Zhan Feiyu's exam papers to be hidden, so he quickly walked over and picked up the paper to have a look.

The three characters of Zhan Feiyu are exactly the same as the name on the examination paper, and there is no difference in the horizontal and vertical hooks.

"Cheng Shanchang, please take a look." Hu Bingzhi was probably worried that Chen Xuezheng would tear up the evidence in a fit of anger, so he handed it to Cheng Shanchang beside him after reading it.

"The word is really the same." Cheng Shanzhang was also surprised, and looked thoughtfully at Chen Xuezheng, who was in the presence of the old god, and always felt something was wrong.

Since Chen Xuezheng dared to plot against Zhan Feiyu, and he was still in the hospital examination, why did Hu Bingzhi and Zhang Chengli find him so easily?Even if he doesn't kill people, Chen Xuezheng will hide people.

The other examiners had all seen Zhan Feiyu's papers, so naturally they knew her handwriting.

Not only was Cheng Shanzhang surprised, but the rest of the people were also puzzled. With the fake words, combined with the confessions of Ding Yi and the three of them, the examination paper stored in the yamen was indeed written by this person, and Zhan Feiyu was the real one. The examination papers had been hidden by Zhao Haiyuan and then destroyed.

Zhang Zhifu roughly made a deduction in his heart, glanced at Chongguang, and then handed the paper with the words Zhan Feiyu to Chen Xuezheng, who was in charge, respectfully, "Mr. Check your handwriting?"

Ignoring Zhang Zhifu, Chen Xuezheng looked at the three words above and sneered meaningfully. Zhang Chengli is really capable, and he actually found a person who is good at copying handwriting to take the blame in such a short time.

"You said that Zhan Feiyu's examination paper was written by you." Chen Xuezheng put down the paper in his hand, looked coldly at the prisoner kneeling on the ground, and continued casually: "In this case, you should write the four books of "Gu Mi" Wen Mo came out."

As the chief examiner, Chen Xuezheng is in charge of matters related to the courtyard examination, including the 970 five examination papers and Zhu Juan of this courtyard examination, which are all stored in the room of the ceremony room at the moment, but the soldiers brought by Chen Xuezheng are responsible for guarding them. .

Yesterday during the day, Zhang Zhifu took out the examination paper, and then the paper was sent back to be sealed. At that time, Chen Xuezheng also paid attention to it, and did not take out the examination paper "Gu Mi".

So unless it was the real Qiu Ziliang, even if he could copy Zhan Feiyu's handwriting, he would definitely not be able to write exactly the same articles.

The prisoner bowed his head, as if he had not regained his strength.

Hu Bingzhi and the others didn't urge them, they were almost beaten to death just now, and it took all his energy to write three characters, let alone silently write a four-book essay, even if he remembered everything verbatim, he didn't have the energy to write it. come out.

Only Chen Xuezheng's skinny face showed disdain and contempt, is he at the end of his rope?That's right, this is not the real Chou Ziliang, how would he know what Chou Ziliang wrote in the examination.

Waited for a while.

"What? Didn't you confess that you wrote Zhan Feiyu's test paper, why didn't you write it?" Chen Xuezheng had just finished mocking, when the prisoner suddenly picked up the pen, lay down on the ground, and wrote it out quickly.

Zhan Feiyu looked at Chen Xuezheng's dark old face, and almost laughed out loud, and pinched Chongguang's arm quickly with sharp eyesight. He was about to laugh out loud, and Chen Xuezheng would be in trouble if he became angry and charged with contempt of the court.

Shigemitsu nodded knowingly, but anyone could see his good mood.

All of a sudden, in the courtroom, there was the suppressed sound of a prisoner eating pain, and the rustling of writing.

Can you really stay silent?Chen Xuezheng's eyes suddenly sank, and he glanced suspiciously at Zhan Feiyu and Zhang Zhifu. Could it be that they sneaked into the ceremony room and peeked at the examination papers, otherwise how could this person silently write the article "Gu Mi".

The room where the examination papers are stored in the ceremony room is locked inside and out. The two soldiers in the room are Chen Xuezheng's cronies, and there are four soldiers guarding the room outside. The guards went in and peeked at the exam papers?

After a quarter of an hour.

Zhan Feiyu's "examination paper" was reviewed by Hu Bingzhi. He had read all three and four books. Even though the articles were mediocre, Hu Bingzhi's memory was excellent. looked up.

He had just been punished with a cane, so the handwriting became more ugly as it went to the back, and Hu Bingzhi didn't care. After reading the whole article, his dignified expression was always relieved a bit, "Master Chen, this article is just for the examination of the official court. If adults do not believe the articles reviewed, you can call up the examination papers and check them one by one."

"Impossible!" Chen Xuezheng said sharply, even ignoring the superior's demeanor, he snatched the article from Hu Bingzhi's hand and quickly read it.

After Zhan Feiyu's "Zhu Juan" was not selected, Zhang Zhifu found her "Black Juan". At that time, Chen Xuezheng also glanced at it briefly, although he was not as verbatim as Hu Bingzhi. Remember it, but you can still remember the general sentence of breaking the topic and inheriting the topic.

Looking at it now, Chen Xuezheng's brows became tighter and tighter, he clenched the paper in his hands into a ball, glared at the prisoners in the hall and asked, "Who the hell are you?"

The prisoner sat on the ground half dead and rested. Hearing Chen Xuezheng's words, he was silent for a while, but he laughed loudly. He raised his head, and a mocking sneer appeared on his bloodless face. "Student Qiu Ziliang thank you for not killing me!"

"Chou Ziliang? Impossible!" Standing up, Chen Xuezheng lost his composure and took two steps forward, staring fiercely at Chou Ziliang in front of him. Impossible, he was just playing tricks on Zhang Chengli and Zhan Feiyu. Come out the fake prisoner!
Qiu Ziliang moved his stiff body slightly, but the injury on his back was involved, and he hissed in pain, but his painful face became even crazier, "Students from Qing'an Prefecture, six out of [-] this year..."

Chen Xuezheng has never met Chou Ziliang, such a small person is not qualified for him to meet, all this is left to Yan Hui, but Chen Xuezheng knows the basic situation of Chou Ziliang.

In the quiet lobby, there was only the sound of Qiu Ziliang's heavy breathing. Chen Xuezheng regained his composure after being shocked, and slowly walked back to the chair and sat down.

No, even if Qiu Ziliang wasn't silenced, he was still under Yan Hui's supervision. In one afternoon and one night, Zhan Feiyu and Zhang Chengli would never find Qiu Ziliang in the huge Nanxuan Mansion.

Before he fell asleep last night, Yan Hui came back from the outside. Chou Zi was being held in good condition. It is impossible for him to be arrested in just two hours, unless Yan Hui betrayed himself and the Chen family.

But this idea just flashed in his mind and was rejected by Chen Xuezheng. No matter how self-willed he is, he has no doubts about Yan Hui's loyalty, so this Qiu Ziliang is fake, and it is very likely that it is Zhan Feiyu and the others who have found clues , made a fake Chou Ziliang to deceive himself.

After figuring it out, Chen Xuezheng glanced at Zhan Feiyu and Zhang Zhifu with gloomy eyes. Zhang Chengli was also a fourth-rank magistrate. There is no flaw at all.

"You said that you are Qiu Ziliang, and you took part in this hospital examination?" Chen Xuezheng's tone was unhurried, showing a bit of sarcasm, "Then tell me about the candidates in your house? Even if you don't know each other, you should remember who the other party is. What body shape, general appearance, what color clothes are you wearing?"

The real can not be fake, the fake can not be real!Chen Xuezheng asked in such detail on purpose that all the students who could take the entrance examination were children, and their memory would not be too bad.

Zhang Zhifu, Zhan Feiyu and others did not interrupt, but Chen Xuezheng continued to ask: "After the college examination, you came out of the dormitory and waited for the dragon gate to open. Where were you standing at that time, and who were there on the left and right?"

Qiu Ziliang chewed and swallowed the ginseng slices in his mouth, looked up at Chen Xuezheng who was sitting on the main seat and almost beat him to death, and answered word by word: "Master, The student's number is No. 20, and the candidate at No. 19 is a middle-aged candidate in a blue gown, dark complexion, about..."

The houses of Nanxuan Mansion are also numbered according to the "Thousand Characters". There are twenty houses in each row. On the outer wall of the first room, there are respectively written Tian Zi, Di Zi, and Xuan Zi...

Qiu Ziliang is No. 20 in Chengzi, and it is also the last room in this row. In this way, no matter whether other candidates hand in their papers in advance or go to the toilet, they will not pass by his number room, which reduces Qiu Ziliang's presence. Opportunities in front of people.

Following Qiu Ziliang's words, Hu Bingzhi and Cheng Shanchang, the examiners, had confirmed that he had copied Zhan Feiyu's handwriting and replaced Zhan Feiyu's with his own. After that, Zhao Haiyuan hid Zhan Feiyu when he was vague Fish real test paper.

Before Qiu Ziliang opened his mouth, Chen Xuezheng thought that this person was tricked by Zhan Feiyu to deceive him, but as he talked more and more in detail, Chen Xuezheng's hands on his knees were clenched tightly, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.

"My lord." After Qiu Ziliang finished speaking, Zhan Feiyu stepped forward, and a crisp voice sounded, "Just ask the remaining [-] candidates in the Chengzi shop to know whether Qiu Ziliang has taken the entrance examination, and then check the examination paper, if not His exam papers, everything is revealed."

Qiu Ziliang entered the examination room and took the exam, but his paper was not included in the five exam papers of 970, the fact was obvious.

Chen Xuezheng's face was ugly, and his eyes were full of surprise. At this moment, he knew that this was the real Qiu Ziliang. He was a candidate from Qing'an Prefecture. He only needed to find a few candidates from Qing'an Prefecture to confirm his identity.

How did Yan Hui do things?Chen Xuezheng suppressed his anger and almost used all his strength to restrain his emotions, "In this case, temporarily put Qiu Ziliang in prison and investigate after dawn!"

Chen Xuezheng, who got up and was about to leave, looked at Zhan Feiyu who was smiling like a flower, and said through his teeth, "If it is confirmed that Zhan Feiyu's exam papers have been changed, there will be another re-examination, and the results will not be released today!"

Zhan Feiyu smiled and bowed to the end, "Thank you, my lord, for your insight."

Chen Xuezheng, who left in a huff, paused, and then strode away.

"You are such a girl." Prefect Zhang looked helplessly at Zhan Feiyu, who was cramped. The little girl dared to deliberately provoke Chen Xuezheng, "I still don't want to go back and study hard to prepare for the re-examination."

"Yes, the student is resigning." Zhan Feiyu hurriedly agreed.

Seeing the little girl who left, all the adults laughed, even if the article is well written, she is still a little girl, she walks bouncy.

Both Chen Xuezheng and Zhan Fei left, and Qiu Ziliang was taken to a cell by the soldiers brought by the Chen family and placed under solitary custody.

Even if the facts are obvious, the magistrate is crushing people to death, and Zhang Zhifu can't try it if he wants to. Fortunately, the final result is good. I believe that after the re-examination, the title of the first trial case in this court will still belong to Zhan Feiyu.

Back to the temporary courtyard, a quarter of an hour later.

Chen Xuezheng looked at Yan Hui who was kneeling on one knee, and at half of his clothes stained red with blood. If he didn't have the last bit of reason, Chen Xuezheng would definitely not be able to resist being dragged down to beat Yan Hui to death.

Suppressing his anger, Chen Xuezheng didn't call out, "Say, what's going on?"

The right shoulder was pierced by the long sword, Yan Hui just applied the medicine hastily, and rushed back as fast as possible, but it was still too late.

Thinking of the opponent's skills, Yan Hui was sure that he could save his life because the opponent had no intention of killing him, otherwise he would be a cold corpse at this moment.

"My lord, this subordinate was targeted when he left the government office. The other party was extremely skilled. The three subordinates failed to join forces. Chou Ziliang was taken away. This subordinate has neglected his duties. Please punish him!" Yan Hui finished speaking. After that, he bowed his head and accepted the punishment. When he met such a terrifying master, let alone three, even thirty would be useless.

This reminded Yan Hui that when he left, he felt that there was someone in the dark, and he looked back, but there was nothing unusual about the empty door, and now thinking about it, his feeling at that time was not wrong.

After hearing this, Chen Xuezheng almost laughed angrily, couldn't hold back his anger, kicked Yan Hui on the shoulder, and said angrily: "You were targeted by someone and didn't realize it? And you brought him to Chou Ziliang? After that day, someone If you want to kill this official, do you plan to offer my head and head with both hands?"

At this moment, Chen Xuezheng finally understood why Qiu Ziliang confessed. It was the real Qiu Ziliang who was almost beaten to death by himself. If he didn't confess, who would confess?
The only time Chen Xuezheng was lucky now was that it was Chou Ziliang who Yan Hui contacted, but he had never seen Yan Hui, even if he guessed that all this was related to the Chen family, Chou Ziliang didn't have any evidence in his hand.

"This subordinate is guilty." After being kicked on the wound on the shoulder, Yan Hui's face turned pale in pain, and he felt that the wound began to bleed again. Can plead guilty.

"You go and kill Qiu Ziliang..." He stopped before he finished speaking, Chen Xuezheng's face was extremely gloomy, if the other party could hurt Yan Hui and snatch Qiu Ziliang away, then if Yan Hui went to kill and silence him at this moment, he might be throwing himself into a trap.

After going through the whole thing in his mind and making sure that there were no omissions, Chen Xuezheng looked coldly at Yan Hui who was still kneeling on the ground, "Forget it, the matter is over, you go down to treat the wound first."

"Yes." Yan Hui was stunned for a moment, the guilt and self-blame in his eyes was even worse, if Qiu Ziliang confessed, he would definitely not implicate the adults.

……

Scholars since ancient times, no matter they are talented or stupid, no one likes to take exams.

But this time the hospital exam was different. When the notice of the second re-examination was pasted on the wall outside the government office, almost all the examinees who saw it cheered.

The split questions in the first main test were so perverted that after the test, they didn't know what they had written, their minds were in chaos, and life was like death.

Some candidates are even planning to pack their bags and go home, and wait for the next year's college exam to take the exam again.

"Brother Zhang, there is still a retest?" The man's voice trembled with excitement, and he grabbed his companion's arm with one hand, "Brother Zhang, pinch me to see if I am dreaming."

Earlier, there was news that this time there was only one main exam for the college exam. After the results were released, Chen Xuezheng would return to Zhongzhou to preside over the college exam in Zhongzhou Prefecture. .

But who would have thought that they would wait for the news of the re-examination before the announcement of the rankings. It is no wonder that some people wept with joy.

"Brother Tao, calm down. The retest will be in three days. Brother Tao, let's go back to the inn to prepare." Brother Zhang said dumbfounded. Brother Tao was about to cut off his arm. Brother Tao is usually weak, but he didn't expect this. Will be so strong.

And a young man who also read the notice looked back at his wife, and said weakly, "Teacher, the questions of the re-examination will not be the same as the main exam, right? If it is I don't want to take the exam."

Uh……

Hearing this, the scholars who read the notice swiped and looked at the young man who was about to cry. They only thought about the re-examination, but forgot the re-examination questions.

If it is really the same as the main exam, let alone two exams, even three or four exams will make no difference.

The master coughed twice, patted the little disciple on the head comfortingly, and said forcedly, "Don't worry, since there is a retest, it will be different, otherwise why bother?"

This made sense, the young man turned from worry to joy in an instant, and his voice became cheerful, "Then teacher, let's go back quickly, I haven't studied hard these few days."

The other scholars before the announcement glanced at each other, don't care, since there is a second exam, you have to give it a try, in the worst case, you will fail, and you will take the exam next year!
The shopkeepers and clerks of the major inns in Nanxuan Mansion suddenly discovered that all the scholars who stayed in the hotel were like chicken blood, no longer drinking to relieve their sorrows, and no longer complaining, all of them were studying hard behind closed doors. The guests at dinner dare not speak loudly, for fear of disturbing these scholars who are preparing for the exam.

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Far away in Zhongzhou Prefecture, Mr. Chen naturally also received the news of the Nanxuan Mansion's examination. The dignified third-rank Xuezheng calculated that a little girl was enough to lose the price in the examination, but he failed in the end and had to take the second re-examination .

It's also fortunate that the Chen family stayed away from the court, otherwise, anyone who went out would be ridiculed to death by the Chen family's political opponents.

"Father, calm down." Chen Minyi looked like a pampered man, with a white and fat appearance, and he didn't look like a brother with the thin and proud Chen Xuezheng.

Mr. Chen laughed, and glanced at the cautious Chen Minyi, "It's nothing to be angry about. In a duel between the enemy and ourselves, you will either win or lose. Your elder brother has been good at studying since he was a child, and he has developed an arrogant temperament. Now he is a third-rank man." Xuezheng is even more self-willed, and it is not surprising that he is defeated by a little girl again and again."

A good student and the eldest son, this is the sure successor of the Chen family, especially the younger sister of the Chen family who entered the palace and later gave birth to the eldest prince. The status of the Chen family was instantly elevated to the level that other families could only look up to.

Chen Xuezheng, who has been praised and flattered by others, has developed a character of saying nothing. If it weren't for Mr. Chen's pressure on him, and the eldest prince was young, he would probably be able to practice the rule of those who follow me prosper and those who oppose me perish.

When other princes were born one after another, and the Holy Majesty had not established a crown prince, Chen Xuezheng, who sensed something was wrong, finally restrained himself a little.

But perhaps feeling the feeling of power and status, Chen Xuezheng strengthened his ambition to make the eldest prince the heir apparent, and he was the justifiable uncle of the country.

But the Holy One hated foreign relatives interfering in politics, Mr. Chen resigned and returned to his hometown, and left his eldest son and grandson in Beijing. All the officials of the Chen family, as long as they were above the fourth rank, began to be released, and Chen Xuezheng was forced to return to Jiangnan Road.

Although Chen Xuezheng knew that this was the right step intellectually, but emotionally he couldn't accept staying away from the court and the center of power.

However, after returning to Jiangnan Road, Chen Xuezheng felt the feeling of being one and only one, who would have thought that he would stumble one after another at Zhan Feiyu's place.

"Prudent words and deeds are the ancestral motto of my Chen family. After so many years, no matter whether it is a direct branch or a collateral line, I am afraid that these four words have long been forgotten." Mr. Chen thought of the Chen family a hundred years ago. Who would have thought of that? At that time, the ancestors of the Chen family were just servants who sold themselves into slavery.

Being cautious in words and deeds is not to make a fortune but to save one's life. The ancestor of the Chen family went from a servant who signed a contract of sale to a housekeeper. He got rid of his slavery and sent his children to a private school.

Generation after generation, after going through wars until the founding of the country in Daqing, the Chen family is already a family of scholars and a century-old family. Mr. Chen thinks of the eldest prince who is far away in the palace. This is a hurdle. After passing, the glory of the Chen family will continue Continue for hundreds of years.

But if they can't pass this hurdle, the Chen family will be lost in time like many families whose homes have been ransacked... Mr. Chen's eyes are half closed, his expression is peaceful and serene, making it even more unpredictable for people to understand his thoughts.

Even though he was only a fifth-rank official, Chen Minyi was not afraid of the majestic and powerful elder brother, but even more afraid of the old man Chen who had resigned and retired. This was the case since he was a child. His father seldom got angry and always spoke with a smile, but that The eyes are so sharp that they seem to be able to see through all your thoughts, making it impossible to hide.

Especially after Mr. Chen resigned, Chen Minyi felt this way even more, so he would rather be reprimanded by his elder brother Chen Xuezheng than have more contact with Mr. Chen. The feeling of being seen through was terrible.

"Min Yi, go down." Old Master Chen said slowly.

"Yes, father." Chen Minyi immediately stood up and retreated respectfully.

It wasn't until he left the courtyard where Mr. Chen lived and the bright sunlight shone on his body that Chen Minyi felt alive.

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East Lake Hotel.

He Nuan didn't know whether her lady was in a good mood because she was going to take the second exam, or because the seventh master came, but seeing the joy in Zhan Feiyu's eyebrows and eyes, He Nuan's heart that had been hanging for several days was finally relieved , "Brother, chop the ribs for me, and I will make lotus root soup for the young lady."

Yin Wuyan has already provided Zhan Feiyu with all the maids and servants, which is no different from those daughters of aristocratic families in Beijing, but because he came to Nanxuan Mansion for the exam, Zhan Feiyu still dressed lightly, except for He Shenghe. The Nuan brothers and sisters also brought along an extra groom who was doing chores and also served as a nursing home.

After chopping up the ribs and cleaning up the fish, He Sheng said, "I'm going to feed the horses."

He Nuan glanced back, continued to choose dishes with a smile on the corner of his mouth, it would be better if Qiye came and had a backbone, but when he thought of Yin Wuyan's age, He Nuan's eyes became worried again, the lady said that once Qiye got married, she would To avoid suspicion.

But at this moment, in the study room, Zhan Feiyu was reading the post, and Yin Wuyan was reading the secret letter sent by the forbidden dragon guard. There was a feeling of tranquility in the past, except for Chongguang, who spoiled the atmosphere.

Chong Guang, who had been holding back for almost a whole morning, finally couldn't bear it any longer. He took a peek at his own Seventh Master who had a stern face. Take a break."

After writing the last three characters, Zhan Feiyu put down his pen and looked at Chongguang, who was idle and almost moldy, "Uncle Chongguang, what do you want to say?"

"Fat girl, don't you just want to take part in the re-examination and then forget about it?" Zhongguang looked at Zhan Feiyu with hatred, and shook his head with bitterness and hatred on his face, "People are kind and bullied, you should make persistent efforts. Chen Xuezheng is crucified on the imperial examination case!"

Thinking about that scene makes me happy, the little Tongsheng directly overthrew Jiangnan Dao's Xuezheng, how embarrassing it is to say that!As expected of the little girl from their Forbidden Dragon Guards, she has a high level of force, and she has not fallen into the prestige of Forbidden Dragon Guards.

Zhan Feiyu's big black and round eyes stared at Chongguang, which made his heart tremble, and then he pursed his lips and smiled, "Big brother said that I am young and should concentrate on studying. Isn't this something that should be done by you, Uncle Guang?" do it?"

If Master Qi had spoken, Chong Guang would have arrested Yan Hui and brought him to justice a long time ago. By the time of the first trial, Yan Hui's mouth would have been pried open, and Chen Minzhong's position as a scholar and politician would have come to an end.

But the key point is that Qi Ye let go of Yan Hui with his noble hands, so Zhong Guang felt aggrieved. He thought that the fat girl was a fierce person who would take revenge and would definitely take advantage of your illness to kill you.

But who knows that the little girl is like a normal person, either writing poems or posting posts, actively working hard to prepare for the second re-examination, Chongguang is like a cat scratching her heart, how can one or two be so tolerant.

"Fat girl." Chongguang moved the chair a little closer, and put Zhan Feiyu's shoulders like two brothers, "Didn't you say that you should treat the enemy with ruthlessness like the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves? Such a good opportunity, you Why don't you chase after him?"

Zhan Feiyu also lowered his voice, and asked mysteriously; "Big Brother, you are in the Forbidden Dragon Guard, so you must be well-informed. You said that the First Prince may be established as the crown prince, and he will occupy that position in the future?"

Talking about this topic is definitely going to lose your head, but Zhongguang became interested, "I can't figure out what the Holy Majesty is thinking, but I can tell you, fat girl, that the Holy Majesty is a wise king, so the eldest prince is absolutely impossible!"

The eldest prince may have a bit of talent in military affairs, but that is only a little bit. The most important thing is that the eldest prince is unwilling to stay away from the court and the capital, but not to train in the army. .

And the Daqing Dynasty was under the rule of the Holy One, the country was peaceful and the people were peaceful. Even though Chongguang didn't like to study, he knew that the Holy One would definitely choose a prince who was civil and military, and Wen Zhi was the first place.

The eldest prince has a violent temper and acts ruthlessly. The word Mingjun is definitely not compatible with him. As for the eldest prince's family, the Chen family, it would be nice not to hold back.

Zhan Feiyu grinned, "So, the facts are not clear."

After finishing speaking, Zhan Feiyu stood up and moved her neck, shoulders and wrists. After ten years of hard work, she could be freed with a few more years of hard work.

Zhong Guang stared blankly at Zhan Feiyu whose neck was twisting left and right, and then glanced at Yin Wuyan who had been reading the secret letter. Why did he feel that the fat girl and Qi Ye were getting more and more alike.

He said half of what he said, and left half of it, making himself seem stupid. Although he didn't want to admit it in his heart, Chongguang really didn't understand what Zhan Feiyu meant.

It's amazing to be able to read!Chongguang finally realized belatedly that he was an old man and did not match the atmosphere of the study. After leaving the study to find He Sheng who was feeding the horse, Chongguang finally felt a little more comfortable.

"Asheng, what do you mean by fat girl?" Chongguang hooked He Sheng's shoulders and took him to the shade of a tree, and repeated Zhan Feiyu's words, "The eldest prince has no hope, and he should not take advantage of the victory to directly crucify Chen!" Min Zhong?"

If the eldest prince is expected to ascend the throne in the future, he should be a little more cautious, after all, Chen Minzhong is the uncle of the country, and he is worried that he will settle accounts in the fall.

He Sheng looked at the fodder for the horse in his hand, and thought for a while, "Miss is a scholar, and I don't know how to see the long-term."

That's right, He Sheng's brain is not as good as his own. Chong Guang, who asked the wrong person, rubbed his chin with one hand, "You said how the fat girl's brain grows, and she eats whole grains. How can she be so smart."

Waiting for He Sheng to continue feeding the horses, Chong Guang rushed to the study again after being idle and bored, but when he looked up, he saw that his seventh master and the fat girl were sitting and talking together.

Chongguang suddenly felt unbalanced. He dared to feel that when he was there, the two of them didn't say a word, and each did his own thing.

"Big brother, do you think Chen Xuezheng will break the can and smash it? Anyway, his reputation has been ruined, so why don't he retake the exam and come up with a split question?" Zhan Feiyu was about to give up.

In order to justify his failure, Chen Xuezheng was able to come up with such topics as "Gu Hong" and "Gu Yan". God knows what will happen in the retest.

Zhan Feiyu didn't study for a short time, but she is a student of Bachelor Gu, and she has the talent of never forgetting. In addition, she is excellent in arithmetic and writes well in policy theory. For the conflict between Feiyu, it is estimated that scholars in the world will suspect that Chen Xuezheng has played tricks in the college examination.

Therefore, Chen Xuezheng simply did not do anything, and everyone scolded everyone for the wrong and strange questions of the college examination. In this way, it is not surprising that Zhan Feiyu failed the ranking. With such a perverted split question, no matter who takes the test May fail.

Yin Wuyan looked at the frowning little girl, with a bitter face, her facial features were almost huddled together, "Chen Minzhong will accept it when we meet."

Yan Hui only received one blow. This is the message Yin Wuyan wants to convey. If Chen Xuezheng still insists on plotting against Zhan Feiyu, then Yin Wuyan will not let the matter end hastily.

If the trial goes on, even if there is no conclusive evidence, Qiu Ziliang's confession plus Ding Yi's confession all point to the Chen family. Zhan Feiyu also has a teacher who is a bachelor. Unless Chen Xuezheng wants to talk to Gu The bachelor's face is torn apart, otherwise the second re-examination will be fair and just. Even if Zhan Feiyu fails in the exam, he will still be the top of the list.

"Then will Mr. Chen be disappointed?" Zhan Feiyu laughed, like a cat that has succeeded in stealing.

"If you see it, don't say it." Yin Wuyan patted the little girl's head, not surprised by her intelligence and transparency, which is far behind Chong Guang, who is winking in the yard.

If Zhan Feiyu fails the ranking, Bachelor Gu will definitely target the eldest prince and the Chen family.The Chen family is far away from the court, and Jiangnan Road is the territory of the Chen family, so the real target will only be the First Prince.

If Chen Xuezheng's plan fails and Zhan Feiyu pursues it to the end, the Chen family will be held accountable by Chen Minzhong, but in the same way, Zhan Feiyu's reputation will not be good, and even Scholar Gu will be implicated.

The eldest prince's impulsive and irritable temperament will definitely take the opportunity to retaliate.

What Yin Wuyan needs to find out right now is who this fisherman is. Mr. Chen would rather give up Chen Xuezheng, the eldest son, and the eldest prince, the grandson. This fisherman is the one that the Chen family really wants to hold high, but he doesn't know which prince it is.

……

On the third day after the notice was posted, the re-examination for the second round of the college exam came as scheduled. Like the first round, there was still a crowd of people in front of the dragon gate. The only difference was that it was raining, and it was still heavy rain.

"Qiye, the carriage can't pass." He Sheng, who was wearing a coir raincoat, wiped the rain on his face. The rain was heavy and the sky was even darker. Fortunately, it was not too cold in August.

Zhan Feiyu knew the rain was heavy when he heard the sound of raindrops falling on the carriage, "Big brother, I'll go down from here."

After a while, Zhan Feiyu, who was hugged by Yin Wuyan, buried his face on his shoulder in embarrassment. Fortunately, it was dark and everyone was holding umbrellas, so no one noticed.

When the yamen servants yelled and lined up, Yin Wuyan hugged the person in one hand and walked over with an umbrella in the other.

A quarter of an hour later, under the astonished eyes of all the examinees, Zhan Feiyu passed the inspection by his mother-in-law, holding the test basket in one hand and an umbrella in the other, and passed through the dragon gate in the spirit of not embarrassing me, but embarrassing others. Entered the examination room.

Zhan Feiyu, who was promoted to the hall, looked blankly at the candidates who were also stunned around her. A drop of rain dripped down her forehead hair, and Zhan Feiyu wiped her face quickly. Hu Bingzhi's eyes softened a little.

Because the four state capitals took the test together, a total of 40 people took the hall number.

Although Zhang Zhifu said before that since Chen Xuezheng had taken the second re-examination, there would be no moths, but Hu Bingzhi was worried, so he wanted the top ten candidates in each prefectural examination to be promoted.

Taking the exam under his own nose, as long as Zhan Feiyu's exam paper is written, Hu Bingzhi can review it in class, so there will be no more problems.

Cheng Shanzhang and several examiners naturally agreed. They were all scholars. They knew the importance of the imperial examination too well, but they were just worried that Chen Xuezheng would not agree.

Who would have thought that when Hu Bingzhi mentioned it, Chen Xuezheng agreed. This straightforward attitude made Hu Bingzhi and the others feel that something was wrong.

But from the start of the exam with the sound of the cloud board, to the closing of the papers at the end, Chen Xuezheng sat in the lobby without saying a word, without any changes in the middle.

For the standard exam questions, Zhan Feiyu handed in the papers one by one in advance, and her exam papers were also reviewed by Hu Bingzhi and others in class.Just looking at Hu Bingzhi's unabashed attitude of wanting to compete with Gu Xueshi for his apprentice, one can tell that Zhan Feiyu did very well in the exam.

It rained heavily for three days in a row, but it was sunny on the day when the results were released, which brought smiles to the faces of the anxiously waiting candidates.

"Zhan Feiyu is actually the first name?" Candidates from the other three state capitals looked at the first name on the list with envy and jealousy.

Being overwhelmed by a nine-year-old child, still a little girl, I always feel that even if I am on the list, I will be laughed at by my master and teacher after I go back.

"Miss Zhan is talented, has a photographic memory, and studies hard. She deserves her name as the first milk in the college examination." Candidates from Nanxuan Mansion and You Rongyan said.

The four state capitals took the exam together, and the first place was taken by their Nanxuan government. Haha, it's a big deal!

Thinking of the rumors heard before, Zhan Feiyu had a feud with the chief examiner Chen Xuezheng. Even if a group of candidates were not convinced, they knew that Chen Xuezheng would never cheat for personal gain, and there was still some possibility of taking the opportunity to retaliate.

Therefore, there were nearly a thousand candidates in this college examination, but no one questioned Zhan Feiyu's title, which also led to the rural examination three years later, but all candidates from other prefectures either laughed, ridiculed, or doubted Zhan Feiyu will be beaten back by the candidates from the four prefectures.

The level of unity makes everyone wonder whether the words Wen Wuyi are fake, how can a little girl have the ability to respond to everyone.

What made the other candidates feel even more weird was that the candidates from Nanxuan, Qing'an, Guangning, and Lizhou just defended Zhan Feiyu.

But why did the candidates in Fengzhou also firmly defend Zhan Feiyu?

Zhu Changyun, who is the top student in Fengzhou, hides his merits and fame deeply, while the other candidates in Fengzhou kept silent in order not to be broken after thinking of Zhan Feiyu's brutal actions in Fengzhou.

There are people in the court who are easy to handle, Zhan Feiyu didn't look at the rankings, last night the moldy Zhongguang secretly went to the government office to spare, and learned from Zhang Zhifu's mouth that Zhan Feiyu was the head of the test, a veritable little three yuan ,
"Tsk tsk, no matter what you say, Chen Minzhong is a dignified student of politics. A third-rank official of the imperial court actually left Nanxuan Mansion overnight. Fat girl, your hairpin feast is probably gone." Chong Guang gnawed on the green pear, and shook his head twice. , both inside and outside the words are disgusting towards Chen Xuezheng.

Zhan Feiyu rolled his eyes, and took the words leisurely, "If you are not indifferent, you will not be able to show your ambitions, and if you are not peaceful, you will not be able to go far. Am I like someone who loves fame and fortune?"

"You put the smile off your face when you said that?" It was Chongguang's turn to roll his eyes.

Last night, when he found out that he was the first in the college examination, whoever threw himself on Qi Ye and had fun, tsk tsk, that snarky little figure, even if he didn't see it, he would be pretending to be aloof.

"If you're capable, go and take the exam." With his chin raised high, Zhan Feiyu was speechless.

Chongguang gnawed two mouthfuls of pears, and couldn't see Zhan Feiyu's embarrassing look, so he smiled, "If you have the ability, why don't you participate in the hairpin flower banquet? Don't think I know, you are just afraid that the dignified little Sanyuan will not be able to write well. Poetry, shame, shame."

Zhan Feiyu, who had been exposed, was also annoyed. Seeing the tall figure approaching from the corner of the eye, he turned around and looked back with a broken face, "Big Brother, Chong Guang bullied me and beat him up."

"I..." Facing his Seventh Master's cold gaze, Zhong Guang wanted to hit himself against a wall to death, he had never seen such a brazen little girl, she actually sued!And in front of my own face.

Yin Wuyan handed over the jade pendant in his hand.

"It's my little Sanyuan's gift..." Zhan Feiyu was stunned when he saw the flying dragon carved on the jade pendant. Now it is a well-carved suet jade dragon pendant, but in the Daqing Dynasty, this dragon pendant was It means that I am here in person.

Chong Guang poked his head and looked surprised, Qi Ye actually gave this dragon pendant to the fat girl, it was a gift from the Holy Majesty to Qi Ye when Qi Ye was crowned, and it was a personal thing of the Holy Majesty.

"Keep it close to you, and take it out if you encounter danger in the future." Although Yin Wuyan knew that the tokens of the Forbidden Dragon Guards were also useful, but these Forbidden Dragon Guards were all involved in the case of ransacking the family and exterminating the nine clans. Long Wei's enemies will be in trouble.

But with this dragon pendant, it is different. Unless it is a rebellious person, he would never dare to attack the little girl.

This dragon pendant is a life-saving talisman, and with the protection of He Sheng and He Nuan, Zhan Feiyu is absolutely safe in the Daqing Dynasty, not to mention walking sideways.

"I'll put it away." Zhan Feiyu tightly held the dragon pendant in his palm, and asked Ah Nuan to hang a rope around his neck when the time came.

……

At night, outside the city gate, there is a willow pavilion.

Tonight, Yueming people are looking all the way, I don't know who will fall in autumn.

During the day, Xiao Sanyuan and the joy of receiving the dragon pendant did not last a whole day. After learning the news that Yin Wuyan was leaving, Zhan Feiyu lost his face in an instant. Shen Shen uncomfortable.

"Ah Sheng, you said that the fat girl is so attached to Master Qi. In the future, Master Qi will marry and have a son and have a daughter. The fat girl will not be jealous of herself." Chong Guang leaned on the carriage, gloating at the reluctant Zhan Feiyu not far away. , It's rare that you don't have a cheap mouth, the main reason is that your seventh master will settle accounts after autumn and make the fat girl cry, and you will be the one who can't eat and walk around in the end.

He Sheng was holding the reins of the two horses, Qiye didn't allow the lady to see him off, firstly, it was night, secondly, there was no need to toss back and forth, but in the end?Didn't the lady still take a carriage to the gate of the city.

So regarding Chong Guang's question, He Sheng's expression remained the same, "Seventh Lord won't, and Miss won't either."

Even if one day Qiye really gets married and even has a child of his own, in He Sheng's view, his Qiye will definitely not be willing to let the young lady be wronged, and the young lady is not so naive, so why would she still be jealous of a milk doll? ?

"You don't understand now." Chong Guang put one hand on He Sheng's shoulder, with a gesture that I understand from someone who has been here, "Look at the fat girl's eyes are red, it's not because she is reluctant to leave Qiye."

It's normal for Chongguang to think about it, "Chen Minzhong fiddled with the courtyard test, and Qi Ye immediately dropped everything and rushed here overnight. He ran all night without even closing his eyelids. It's hard to be frugal, don't care who gets married first, Qi Ye or the fat girl, the other will definitely be jealous."

Thinking of the sensible and well-behaved Zhan Feiyu on weekdays, He Sheng felt that the person who dared to marry his young lady would definitely be cut by Qi Ye's sword, but the young lady would not hinder Qi Ye from getting married.

Yin Wuyan patted the little girl's head comfortingly, seeing her red-eyed and silent, her naturally cold phoenix eyes were helpless and soft-hearted, "When I have time, I will come to Shangsi County."

Nodding silently, Zhan Feiyu didn't know why he was so uncomfortable, maybe every time something happened to him, his elder brother always came all the way, even at the risk of being noticed by the Holy One.

After calming down, Zhan Feiyu held Yin Wuyan's hand and returned to his usual cheerful appearance, "It's getting late, big brother, let's go, I'll go back to the inn after you leave, and I will resign with Zhang Zhifu tomorrow." Then go back to Shangsi County."

After the announcement of the rankings, it is reasonable to hold a hairpin banquet, hosted by Chen Xuezheng, the chief examiner of the college examination, and several graders such as Zhang Zhifu. Naturally, the newly released scholars will participate.

But Chen Xuezheng only wanted to go back to the Zhongzhou government to preside over the academy examination, and he didn't have time to attend the hairpin banquet. Even if the magistrate Zhang was willing to do it, the new talents probably wouldn't dare to attend.

Chen Xuezheng's vengeful temperament is here. It is no accident that Chen Xuezheng will be the chief examiner in the rural examination three years later. Now that he has offended Chen Xuezheng, who knows if he will be settled by Qiu Hou three years later.

Zhang Zhifu didn't want these scholars to be embarrassed, so he directly said that there would be no hairpin banquet, so after the results were released, the candidates from the four state capitals began to pack their bags and leave.

Yin Wuyan knows Zhan Feiyu's stubbornness, his bottom line is always backed down from the little girl again and again, "I'll go back as soon as I leave."

Zhan Feiyu nodded again.

He Sheng brought the horse over, Yin Wuyan once again glanced at the little girl who was smiling like a flower in the night, turned on the horse neatly, and finally clamped the horse's belly, the horse neighed and galloped away towards the distance.

On the horse's back, Chong Guang waved his hands at Zhan Feiyu, and then quickly caught up with Yin Wuyan who was one step ahead, and the two figures melted into the vast night almost instantly.

Zhan Feiyu watched quietly for a while, then sat back in the carriage, "Ah Sheng, let's go back."

The sound of horseshoes sounded, and He Sheng drove the carriage steadily. Fortunately, there was no curfew in Nanxuan Mansion, otherwise he would have to wait for the city gate to open at dawn before returning to the city.

……

Shangsi County.

The news of Nanxuan Mansion Court's trial release of the list was sent back to Shangsi County on the same day. After Chen Weibin knew that Zhan Feiyu had won the junior three yuan, he rarely smiled on his always serious face.

"Miss Zhan is trying to get the first name, and Dong Weng is going to take a job in Nanxuan Mansion, but it's a double blessing." The aides cupped their hands and expressed their congratulations to Chen Weibin.

The reason why he dared to say this was mainly because Chen Weibin and Zhang Zhifu were also considered to be scholars of Gu. In this way, Chen Weibin was transferred to Nanxuan Mansion, and his official career would definitely be prosperous in the future.

Chen Weibin recalled that time, when he was in a difficult situation, because he offended his teacher Liu Jian, he was suppressed as the county magistrate for seven full years.

I just heard that Zhang Zhifu intends to send his only daughter to the academy to study, but Mrs. Zhang cried, made trouble, and hanged herself to stop her, saying that a woman's lack of talent is virtue.

Chen Weibin had no choice but to go to Jinlin Village, but he never thought that the little girl with patched clothes would become his "noble person", but now in less than three years, the little girl who fluently recited the "Three Character Classic" It is already a small three yuan.

"You send congratulatory gifts to Jinlin Village yourself, and treat her guests by the way." Chen Weibin's move is not considered to be a favor, but Jinlin Village has not produced a single scholar in these years. In spite of the etiquette, Zhan Feiyu was the one who lost face in the end.

But County Magistrate Chen is inconvenient to go there, so it is appropriate for his staff member Bai Lianqing to go there, he can entertain guests, and also point out to the members of the Zhan clan. year.

"Don't worry, Dong Weng." Naturally, Bai Lianqing would not refuse.

As Chen County Magistrate deduced, after the news of Zhan Feiyu's little Sanyuan spread in Shangsi County, those gentry and wealthy households in the county immediately rushed to Jinlin Village with heavy gifts, lest they would not be able to catch up with Zhan Feiyu if they were too late. Relationship.

And the scholars in the county also prepared a gift to visit, only hoping to get Zhan Feiyu's advice, and it would be even better if they could get support.

"Thank you, Mr. Bai, for your suggestion." The old patriarch thanked him repeatedly.

Too many people came, and they panicked all of a sudden. They were afraid of neglecting the guests, but they were also worried that they would cause trouble to Zhan Feiyu. When they were at a loss, Mr. Bai came over.

If Bai Lianqing hadn't hurt his face back then, he wouldn't have had no hope of becoming Chen County Magistrate's aide in the imperial examination. Although it is inconvenient for him to go out now, he has informed the old patriarch and the village chief in detail about the things that need to be paid attention to in dealing with people.

"The old patriarch is too polite. Miss Zhan hasn't come back yet. It's just a matter of effort." Bai Lianqing smiled indifferently, "All posts are accepted. If it's a congratulatory gift from a scholar, if it's not valuable, it will be registered in the register, if it is expensive, then it will be declined; As for those merchants, just accept posts; 'If they are adjacent, old patriarchs, you can decide on your own."

Scholars, farmers, businessmen!If you don't accept gifts from scholars, maybe people will say that Zhan Feiyu has no eyes, but if you don't accept gifts from merchants, it is a scholar's character.

Contrary to the excitement of the guests at Zhan Feiyu's house, in the dark, a figure stood furtively at the corner of the wall, looking towards Zhan Feiyu's house from a distance, like a ghost hiding in the dark, just waiting Look for opportunities to retaliate.

The third Zhan received a gift for the first time and received a soft hand, and his cheeks were sore when he spoke.

In order to avoid being held back by the enthusiastic guests, Zhan Lao San had to avoid the crowd and take a detour home, but was taken aback by the figure in the corner, "Second brother?"

Zhan's second child no longer had the smile he used to pretend, his face was pale, his clothes were old and dirty, standing in the shadows, he was full of depression, "third child."

Although they are brothers connected by blood, when he thinks of the things Zhan Lao Er did, Zhan Lao San becomes angry, wishing to punch him a few times, but seeing Zhan Lao Er's weak and rickety body because of the knife in his heart and lungs back then , I can't vent my anger.

"Second brother, what are you doing here? Xiaoyu is now a scholar. Mr. Bai, the aide of Chen County Magistrate, came to the village to treat Xiaoyu. Second brother, don't think about what you have in the future, otherwise you will be the one who is unlucky." "Zhan Lao San had a sullen face, only feeling that poor people must have something to hate.

If it weren't for the things that the second brother did back then, their old Zhan's family would definitely be fine, they would not be separated, and Xiaoyu would not be adopted out. Three don't know what to say.

With his head down, Zhan Er Er's body became even more stooped. At first glance, he looked very pitiful.

That day, Mr. Xie interrogated Taozi, the maidservant, and found out that the child in her belly belonged to Zhan Lao Er, and Zhan Lao Er and Tao Zi actually partnered to put the blame on Zhan Lao Er and let him wear the cuckold.

Although Mr. Xie is a businessman, he is shrewd. Zhan Feiyu is a student of Gu Xueshi, and he has a temperament to protect his weaknesses. In the face of the old patriarch, the village leader and the Zhan family, he explained the matter clearly.

After that, Lao Zhan's family separated. Old Zhan and Mrs. Zhan, who couldn't speak completely, lived in the old house with Dalang and Sanlang, and the house of Zhan Lao San built another house in the village and moved out.

As for the culprit, Zhan Er Er, the old patriarch and the villager were worried that he would be expelled from the clan. At that time, Zhan Er Er would do other insane things to harm Zhan Feiyu, so he simply left him in Jinlin Village and divided him. He bought a broken house and gave him two acres of land to ensure that Zhan's second child would not starve to death.

So no matter whether it's the Xiangpan workshop in the village making money, or Zhan Feiyu's small three-yuan bustle, none of this has anything to do with Zhan's second child. After the true face is revealed, everyone in Jinlin Village avoids Zhan's second child. far away.

"Third brother, I knew I was wrong, and I thought that if Xiaoyu came back, I would apologize to him." With his head lowered, Zhan's second son's voice sounded dull and full of endless regret at first glance.

Thinking back to the old Zhan's second elder brother who said he was the only one in the old Zhan's house, he became so downcast. The third Zhan opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say, "Second brother, the old patriarch asked you not to appear in front of Xiaoyu, Dalang Sanlang Daddy!" Mother is raising them, and Mr. Xie will prepare gifts for three festivals a year, and I will take care of them both, so don't bother."

Zhan's second son was kicked out of the house, and Mr. Xie naturally agreed with both hands, and even promised to support Zhan Dalang and Zhan Sanlang. After all, one is his son-in-law and the other is his brother-in-law.

Mr. Xie is not short of money, and he doesn't care about the little money for raising San Langhua, it's better than having a relationship with Zhan's second child.

Even Mr. Xie, an old and cunning businessman, would be terrified when he thought of Zhan's second son. Zhan's second man was too thoughtful, ambitious, and ruthless.

Mr. Xie was also worried that he would be tricked by Zhan's second son accidentally, and his family would be ruined. Now it's the best, at least his daughter won't have to wait on her father-in-law when she marries Dalang, let alone worry about being tricked.

Watching the third brother Zhan leave, the second child Zhan raised his head, his eyes were gloomy, strange and frightening. Even if he walked in the sun, his figure was full of yin.

Zhan Feiyu returned to Jinlin Village at night, and the sound of horseshoes still woke up the villagers who couldn't sleep. After all, it had been so many years, and the village had never been so lively. Feiyu "escaped a catastrophe".

"You've grown taller even if you've lost weight." Li Shi wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and looked at Zhan Feiyu in front of her with distress.

The son travels thousands of miles and the mother is worried. No matter how lively the day is, Li is only worried that Zhan Feiyu studies too hard, and that she will lose weight and freeze. Now that she sees someone, her hanging heart is finally relieved.

Zhan Feiyu hugged Li's arm and shook it coquettishly, full of childishness, "Mother, I want to eat the omelette you made."

Successfully distracted, Li patted Zhan Feiyu's head, "Okay, mother will go to the kitchen to make it for you."

"Okay, I'll light the fire." Zhan Feiyu followed like a small tail, and both mother and daughter laughed.

At the old Zhan's house, Zhan Feiyu was sensible early, so every time Mrs. Li was doing something, she was always on the sidelines to help.

Xiao Yao's second aunt is lazy, and Ma's work is too lazy, so Li's three meals a day are basically prepared by Li in the old house, and Zhan Feiyu sits on a small stool to light the fire.

It's better in winter, but in summer, it's hot and sweaty, but no matter what Li says, Zhan Feiyu is stubborn and refuses to leave, but fortunately, she won't help.

On the second day, even though he was mentally prepared, Zhan Feiyu was still intimidated by the enthusiasm of the villagers. Daoxi heard a lot of words. Fortunately, Zhan Feiyu is now a scholar and the villagers are in awe no matter how enthusiastic they are.

"Ah Nuan, you're still laughing, my throat is burning from talking about it." Zhan Feiyu protested and looked at He Nuan who was suppressing his smile.

Zhan Feiyu felt that he had never said so many words in his life, and thinking that the old patriarch was optimistic about the day to hold a water banquet, Zhan Feiyu wanted to hide back to Shangsi County.

He Nuan poured the tea and handed it over, "It's only two or three days, let's wait until the bustle is over, when the lady says she wants to study, who would dare to come and disturb her? But the lady still has to be patient these two days."

He Nuan wanted to laugh when he thought of the aunts in the village asking the young lady to touch the heads of their children one by one. He clearly said that he was happy, but he thought that after being touched by the young lady, he would become smarter and would definitely be the number one in the exam.

"I'll take a break first." Zhan Feiyu gulped down a glass of water and sat on the chair as soft as a bone, "Mr. Bai said that the merchants in the county will definitely come over when they hear the news, and I still have a tough battle to fight." .”

The people in the village knew that Zhan Feiyu was back in the morning, and after rushing to tell each other, almost all the people in the village came to congratulate Zhan Feiyu, but fortunately, the village came over.

The aunts, daughters-in-law, and children of the village came in in turn. As for what the elders should do, how could all the rough ones still have a homely affair with the little fish?
Sure enough, half an hour later, another wave of guests came to the door, all of whom came with generous gifts, all of whom were wealthy gentry from Shangsi County.

They came here yesterday and knew that Zhan Feiyu hadn't come back, so they also had their own thoughts. They either left a boy to stay in the village temporarily to inquire about the news, or spent money to let the villagers report the news. The carriage with generous gifts came straight to Jinlin Village.

After another round of greetings, Zhan Feiyu's throat was on fire again, and then he was able to leave, leaving the guests to the old patriarch and the others.

"Ah Nuan, I finally discovered the disadvantages of women's study in the imperial examination." Zhan Feiyu, who was taking a break from his busy schedule, had lingering fear on his face. When he met He Nuan's puzzled gaze, Zhan Feiyu said bitterly; "Look, I have received male guests. Going to receive the female relatives, this is a double harm!"

If it was a man, it would definitely be inconvenient to talk to the female relatives. Even if they spoke, they would just leave after completing a few polite sentences, but Zhan Feiyu was different. She was "killing both men and women".

The male guests stayed at Village Zheng's house, while the female relatives went to Zhan Feiyu's house. After all, Mrs. Li was there, and the aunts in the village were there to help entertain the guests. They glanced at the door, they wanted to talk to Zhan Feiyu more than the village women like Li.

"Xiaoyu is back." A sharp-eyed woman said, and in an instant, the women sitting in the room stood up to greet her.

"Hello ladies..." Zhan Feiyu put on a decent smile and started a new round of hospitality.

Two quarters later.

Rao Zhan Feiyu is not surprised, this meeting almost spurted out a sip of tea, the white and tender bun face distorted for a moment, and he glanced at He Nuan from the corner of the eye, seeing her nodding, Zhan Feiyu was sure I heard it right.

"Old sister, logically speaking, I shouldn't tell Xiaoyu a girl, but Xiaoyu is different from ordinary girls. This is the first female scholar in our Shangsi County for so many years." Mrs. Huang smiled enthusiastically. Hearty, habitually wanted to pat Zhan Feiyu's hand, but suddenly it was heard that this was a famous little girl, and then turned around to pat Fifth Aunt beside her.

Muramasa and his daughter-in-law have talked a lot in the past two days, but the couple are happy and don't feel tired.

The fifth aunt is also embarrassed, how can she act as a matchmaker for the mother in front of other people's daughters? people.

Since Mrs. Huang dared to say this, she was naturally considerate, and she was speaking to Fifth Aunt, but it was Zhan Feiyu who really wanted to persuade.

"Old sister, my cousin is 36 years old this year. He is a scholar. There is only one girl under his knees. He has the most gentle temperament..." Mrs. Huang hurriedly explained the situation of the man.

This condition is really good, the family has two shops, and [-] acres of fertile land, and the most important thing is that the family separated a few years ago, even a big girl is willing to marry under this condition.

Fifth Aunt hurriedly took over the words, "Mrs. Huang, I understand your kindness, but this girl in my family only wants to live with Xiaoyu..."

Although she was rejected, Madam Huang's face did not show any irritation, she was still smiling, and when she got out of the courtyard and got on the carriage, the smile on her face disappeared.

"Ma'am, women in the countryside don't know how to be flattering, madam, don't get angry." The serving woman hurriedly persuaded, only when Mrs. Li didn't know how to be flattering, Mrs. Huang,

With the identity of Mrs. Wang, the cousin of the lady's natal family, many young girls want to marry, let alone a reconciled village woman, even those pampered girls in the county will be tempted.

"Shut up! What are you talking about?" Mrs. Huang yelled angrily, looked at the panic-stricken woman, and lowered her voice, worried that the villagers outside the car door would hear, "If this marriage can come true, it will be the Wang family's favor, next time there is no one to talk about." Keep the door open, you don't have to come out with me."

"I don't dare." The woman turned pale with fright, she thought she could flatter Madam, but she didn't expect her flattery to be slapped on a horse's hoof.

Mrs. Huang is not one of those short-sighted women who only know how to wear gold and silver. Not to mention that Zhan Feiyu has already achieved fame, but that she is a student of Gu Xueshi. No matter which scholar has a relationship with Zhan Feiyu, then They are all high climbs, and they will definitely have a bright future.

The cousin of the Wang family is a scholar, but now he is just a child. If he can really get together with Mrs. Li, not to mention that Zhang Zhifu will take care of him, but if Zhan Feiyu reveals something about the imperial examination, the cousin of the Wang family may be able to take the exam. On the scholar.

Even if he stays in Shangsi County and becomes a rich man, Zhan Fei will become a prosperous man in the future, and he will ascend to heaven alone, even Wang's cousin, even her married cousin may be able to get rich, but unfortunately, Li's does not have one. Thoughts of remarrying.

But at this moment, after seeing off Mrs. Huang, Zhan Feiyu slumped on a chair with a suspicious expression on his face, "Ah Nuan, I want to go back to study."

These people are too scary, Zhan Feiyu felt that if he hadn't been under the tutelage of Gu Xueshi, maybe he would have been the matchmaker.

Fortunately, Zhan Feiyu's starting point is too high now. People in Shangsi County know that they can't climb high, and no one dares to move this way, otherwise Zhan Feiyu will really shut the door and thank the guests for studying hard.

In the kitchen, Mrs. Li also had the expression of being struck by lightning after listening to Fifth Aunt's words.

After the news of Zhan Feiyu's little Sanyuan spread, the women in the village also thought about establishing a relationship, but they only tried a few words, and they mentioned the juniors in the family, who were about the same age as Zhan Feiyu. Li Shi really didn't expect that There are also those who want to be matchmakers for themselves.

"Fengyu, now the old house is clean, and you and Dashan can be reunited." The fifth aunt patted Li's arm.

In fact, everyone in the village knew that if it wasn't for the people in the old house, if it wasn't for Zhan's second son, Mrs. Li and Zhan's boss would never have come to the step of property separation.

Mrs. Li was taken aback for a moment. In fact, after Zhan Feiyu studied in Shangsi County, Mrs. Li and Boss Zhan were no different from ordinary couples except that they lived under the same roof. They ate three meals together.

After all, it's too troublesome to cook separately, and maybe it's too lonely, in a huge house, facing the table alone, no one has any appetite, and besides, Mrs. Li and Boss Zhan have not reconciled.

"I'll ask Xiaoyu." Li Shi bowed her head and replied, even though she was reluctant to part with Boss Zhan, Zhan Feiyu's daughter was always the first among Li Shi.

The fifth aunt didn't urge her either. After all, the whole village and the Zhan family depended on Xiaoyu. Her family's Wencheng vegetable business was able to do so well because of Xiaoyu's success. Therefore, fifth aunt would only suggest, absolutely Li Shi will not be forced.

Zhan Feiyu never expected to welcome a matchmaker after seeing off Mrs. Huang.

"Miss Zhan, the old lady congratulates you." The matchmaker smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum. She must have stood outside for too long, and she was a little out of breath when she spoke.

Zhan Feiyu was already numb, "Ah Nuan, pour me a cup of tea."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, miss, thank you very much." The matchmaker stood up gratefully, waited for the tea to be delivered, and quickly took a sip and drank it.

Originally, the matchmaker also came early, but there was an endless stream of guests from Zhan's family, and the carriages were one after another, not to mention the expensive gifts that were brought out of the carriage.

The matchmaker was also sensible, so she sat and waited outside in the carriage, but there were too many guests who came to congratulate her, they waited for almost two hours, and almost passed out from the heat.

Rao Zhan Feiyu was mentally prepared, but after hearing the matchmaker's auspicious words one after another, his expression cracked for a moment, "You mean the girl from the Liu family?"

"Yes, Ms. Liu is also a hard-fated one. Both her fiancés died in accidents. Originally, it was said that Ms. Liu's life was tough, but who would have thought that it would be the sojourner Miss Biao who was jealous and killed two people with money. Even if the truth comes out, Ms. Liu will be in her 20s after this delay." The matchmaker mentioned the emotional part and wiped her eyes with a handkerchief.

So this will not be a matchmaker for her mother, but her father instead!Zhan Feiyu held the teacup in an indescribable manner, and passed the exam by himself, so in the eyes of outsiders, he is not an ordinary child, but the one who can be the master of the house.

Zhan Feiyu didn't want to speak anymore, He Nuan also understood, walked over and sent the matchmaker out.

"Girl, girl." One foot stepped outside the courtyard gate, fortunately it was time for dinner, the matchmaker saw that there was no one outside the courtyard, and hurriedly said to He Nuan; "Miss Liu's money at the bottom of the box is enough There are 500 taels, not to mention other dowry."

"Walk slowly." He Nuan cleverly pushed the man out, and then closed the courtyard door. It's nothing.

After He Nuan helped Mrs. Li cook the meal, and He Sheng also called Mr. Zhan over, Zhan Feiyu decided to let her parents live together in order to prevent those people with ulterior motives, so that outsiders would be able to live together. Don't dare to think about it.

Jinlin Village, which had been bustling all day long, finally calmed down when night fell. After all, according to the rules of the Qing Dynasty, no one would visit the village at night to congratulate them.

"Mom, Ah Nuan and I went out for a walk, I'm full." Zhan Feiyu said a word and slipped out the door.

Before dinner, Zhan Feiyu shared his thoughts with Li Shi, so seeing Li Shi and Boss Zhan getting along awkwardly, Zhan Feiyu was also embarrassed, and took He Nuan to avoid it.

Under the darkness of night, the village seemed extraordinarily quiet. It must have been lively for two consecutive days, and the villagers were also tired. Zhan Feiyu didn’t meet anyone, and it was quiet. He talked politely all day long, and Zhan Feiyu felt that he would rather write. poetry.

"Miss, are you worried that the master will not be firm, and troubles will happen in the future?" Walking behind Zhan Feiyu, He Nuan saw Zhan Feiyu who was smiling after going out, and guessed her thoughts at the moment.

I found a rock on the side of the road and sat down. Zhan Feiyu looked at the dark mountain behind, "My father is a good man, filial and honest. He would rather suffer for himself than let others suffer. Treating people kindly, the biggest resistance in her life is to make me study and make trouble in the old house."

Zhan Feiyu knew that Mrs. Li and Boss Zhan were both good people, but people were good at being bullied, and Ma Shan was being ridiculed. A good person also meant being bullied and suffering, but Zhan Feiyu had the temperament that she couldn't see people around her suffering.

"Miss, today is different." He Nuan stood beside Zhan Feiyu, also looking at the distant mountains and forests, "Miss studied under Gu Xueshi, and now she has fame again. Looking at Shangsi County, if someone without If you are successful, you will definitely not dare to bully you if you are afraid of Miss's status; if you are successful, as long as you have inquired about Miss's conduct in the world, you will not dare to make calculations."

To put it simply, those without brains dare not, and those with brains dare not. With Zhan Feiyu's current status, he can definitely protect Mrs. Li and Boss Zhan.

Zhan Feiyu nodded, and smiled, "Maybe it's because caring makes chaos."

At the beginning, she really hated Boss Zhan's stupid filial piety, and even broke off the relationship completely after thinking about adopting, but time can indeed heal the wound. Looking at Boss Zhan's uneasy look and watching him speak cautiously, Zhan Feiyu's My heart softened all of a sudden.

What's more, the fifth aunt also roughly talked about the relationship between Li Shi and Boss Zhan on weekdays. Zhan Feiyu is destined not to stay in Jinlin Village, but it is Li Shi and Boss Zhan who can stay together every day. That's why.

He Nuan patted Zhan Feiyu's arm calmly, looked to the left from the corner of his eye, and had already raised his guard.

Zhan Feiyu didn't think that anyone would come to assassinate her. Speaking of which, Chen Xuezheng was the only one who had an enemy with her, but as long as the Chen family didn't dare to tear themselves apart with Gu Xueshi, then Zhan Feiyu was safe.

The night wind blew away the covering clouds, and under the moonlight, Zhan Feiyu saw clearly the figure approaching, and the expression on his face instantly changed to indifference and disdain.

"Little fish." Second Zhan came out tremblingly, with a hunched body. At first glance, he looked like an old man in his 50s or [-]s. When he spoke, he was even more humble and uneasy.

Zhan Feiyu stood up, and she was never angry with Chen Xuezheng who kept plotting against her. After all, they were enemies, and it was normal to plot and frame each other. It all depended on who played better.

But Zhan Feiyu's actions made Zhan Feiyu feel disgusted. It is said that people are inherently good, but in Zhan Feiyu's view, Zhan Laoer is evil in his bones, only selfish, greedy and vicious.

Probably because he knew that Zhan Feiyu was cold-hearted and not as kind as ordinary children, Zhan's second child choked up and said, "Xiaoyu, I'm sorry for you, I know it's too late to say anything, Xiaoyu, second uncle will give you Kneel down, and you..."

(End of this chapter)