Rebirth of the Imperial Examination: The Empress of the Impoverished Family

It was already afternoon when Jiang Jin and Qing Shan arrived at Baijia Village.

Under the guidance of the boatman, the two found Bai Chaoyi's home.

Although it would be a little offensive, Jiang Jin was really worried about him.

From a distance, I saw the spirit banner hanging at the door.

The festive firecrackers of the past few days have not dissipated.

A layer of finely divided red is covered with white paper money.

That's how joy begets sorrow.

Jiang Jin tugged his sleeves with his fingers, then stepped forward, and after explaining that he was a classmate, he was able to enter Bai Chaoyi's small courtyard smoothly.

It was Bai Chaoyi's uncle who received her.

The uncle is not very old, but his temples are dyed with white hair, he bent his back and led Jiang Jin in.

"This kid doesn't talk much, but I didn't expect to make friends."

"Where, Brother Chaoyi has been taking care of me."

Uncle Bai shook his head, "I still hope you can persuade him. The kid has been kneeling there for two days, and we can't persuade him."

Jiang Jin followed his gaze, and saw a man whose waist was straight even when he was kneeling, kneeling straight in front of the huge coffin.

Jiang Jin stepped forward, bid farewell according to etiquette, and walked to Bai Chaoyi's side.

"Brother Chaoyi, my condolences."

Bai Chaoyi shook his head, and tilted his head, "Why is Brother Jiang here?"

His voice was a little hoarse, probably because he hadn't been in the water for a long time.

"Seeing the letter you wrote, I'm still worried about you. I made some inquiries on my own. Since you and I are classmates, I should come here on such occasions."

Bai Chao wanted to smile, but the corners of his mouth couldn't draw a complete arc.

Jiang Jin patted him on the shoulder.

She knew that at this time, any verbal comfort was useless.

"I am fine."

Bai Chaoyi lowered her head, "I can't go to the government exam with you this year, I wanted to compare with you again."

He put his hands on his knees, propped himself up to stand up, and staggered uncontrollably, but fortunately, Jiang Jin supported him and didn't fall down.

"Don't worry about me too much, I'm fine."

Jiang Jin wanted to help him to rest aside, but Bai Chaoyi still stubbornly wanted to walk over by himself.

"I won't be able to take the exam this year, and I'm not in the mood, but brother Jiang, don't worry, I'll go back to the academy after a while."

"Brother Chaoyi has such a will, I admire you."

Two people are talking here.

From time to time, the head of a little girl appeared in the next room, as if spying.

Jiang Jin saw it from afar.

Bai Chaoyi also noticed, and simply beckoned him over, "This is my sister, Qi'er."

He said softly to the little girl, "Qi'er, my name is Brother Jiang."

Bai Qi'er's big eyes were red, it was obvious that she had just cried, but she still timidly called "Brother Jiang".

She looks eight or nine years old, is not tall, black and thin, and looks like she has often worked in the fields and sunburned, and unexpectedly has chilblain on her small hands, mixed with old and new scratches.

But her voice is soft and waxy, which only makes people think of a chubby little girl.

"Be good, pray." Jiang Jin smiled calmly, and took a packaged snack from Qing Shan, "This is a gift from Brother Jiang to you."

Bai Qi'er glanced at her elder brother and saw Bai Chaoyi nodding, then took the snack and thanked him obediently.

Jiang Jin patted her head, "Brother Jiang, can you talk to your brother about something?"

Bai Qi'er looked at Bai Chaoyi again, then nodded fiercely, and went into the house with the snacks in hand.

"My mother is not in good health. Qi'er has been helping the family with farm work and cooking since she was a child. She has never been out of the countryside. Brother Jiang, don't take offense."

"how come?"

Jiang Jin looked at Bai Qi'er's back, "If you go back to the academy, will you still keep Qi'er at home? Would it be inconvenient for her to be a little girl with her uncle?"

Seeing that Bai Chaoyi's hand tightened, he finally let go weakly, "Besides, there is no other way."

Jiang Jin paused.

He hesitated whether to speak out or not.

Qi'er's state is very similar to her childhood.

That is the trace that only appears when being bullied.

Bai Chaoyi is not in the village, even if Qi'er is protected by her uncle, it is impossible to be watched all the time.

"When I pass the test, Qi'er's life will be easier..."

Jiang Jin nodded and shook his head.

No one can tell what will happen next.

"I hope you don't mind what I said. Qi'er still needs someone to take care of her. I don't know what it will be like when we get ahead. If you miss the few years during this period, I'm afraid you will regret it."

"I have a twin sister who went there when she was very young. Now there is only one mother in the family. She has a gentle personality. She usually works as a technical consultant in Xiyun Pavilion and helps research new dishes. I mean, if you don't mind, you can let Qi'er is by my mother's side."

"I don't mean anything else, and I'm not asking you to sell your sister. I just hope that you can study at ease. If you mind, then just pretend I didn't say anything."

Jiang Jin still felt abrupt when he said these words.

Now she can't wait to slap herself twice.

Who knew that Bai Chaoyi would nod after thinking for a while.

"Of course I know Brother Jiang's character, but if this is the case, Qi'er will cause trouble for you."

"No, Qi'er is also very similar to my sister."

The two teenagers sighed in unison.

Bai Chaoyi endured the soreness in his nose, "Thank you, I will consider it."

Jiang Jin didn't say anything, handed him a handkerchief, and took out the black card A Niang gave her from his arms.

All cards issued by Xi Yunge are numbered and anti-counterfeiting, so this card is the most powerful proof of identity.

"Just take this to Xiyun Pavilion, and I will arrange the rest."

"Thank you Brother Jiang."

"You take care of me so much, you should."

Jiang Jin stared blankly at the brazier burning paper money in front of him, then patted Bai Zhaoyi's shoulder heavily, "Look forward, you still have Qi'er."

When Jiang Jin was about to leave, Bai Chaoyi wanted to keep her for a meal, but Jiang Jin didn't want to cause them any more trouble.

Bai Qi'er held Bai Chaoyi's hand, raised her head and asked, "Can I see Brother Jiang again?"

Jiang Jin squatted down to meet Bai Qi'er's gaze, "Of course, next time, Brother Jiang will bring you Xiyunge's snacks."

Bai Qi'er nodded vigorously, "Qi'er will also make delicious snacks for Brother Jiang."

"I'm really looking forward to the snacks made by Qi'er, so what's the deal?"

"Well, hook!"

The little fingers intersect and the thumbs interlock.

This poignant promise, unknowingly changed the fate of a little girl.

Until many years later, whenever Bai Qi'er, who runs a pastry shop, recalls the time when her mother left, there will always be a young man with bright and white teeth pulling her hooks.

But this is all for later.