Border Cook

Chapter 550 Revenge
"How could it be!" The round-faced man was angry and emotional at this moment. He straightened his back and said, "Justice is in the hearts of the people. Good and evil will be distinguished by someone. Even if it cannot be done now, there will be a day when it will be done!"

Upon hearing this, the scarred man was also filled with indignation, but then his face was filled with joy. "I never thought that I could meet someone with the same ideals as me on the street. May I ask your name?"

"My name is Du Ruian. I'm honored to be here..." The round-faced man bowed again.

The scarred man first cupped his hands, then said loudly, "Jiang Yihe."

"Brother Jiang." Du Ruian said with a smile, "Brother Jiang looks like a scholar. I wonder where he is now?"

Even though the imperial examination policy was relaxed a lot at this time and more examinations were added, the examination qualifications were still as strict as before.

Those who have a bad background, bad appearance or disability are unable to take the imperial examination and become officials.

People like Jiang Yihe, who has such a horrific scar on his face, probably have nothing to do with officialdom anymore, and probably won't continue studying.

"I am not talented, but although I am a scholar, I would have passed the imperial examination. It's a pity that it was an accident..." Jiang Yihe touched the scar on his face with regret.

This scar can be said to have destroyed his last bit of hope.

That year, he lost his qualification to take the imperial examination and would never again have the chance to become an official through the imperial examination. With no other choice, he could only leave his hometown and seek more opportunities.

In the past few years, he tried to find a job as a legal advisor or a staff member of a high-ranking official from an aristocratic family, in the hope of rising quickly to the top. However, the officialdom was muddy and his retainers were all flatterers and bullies. They did not take him seriously at all and even showed their contempt on their faces without disguising it.

Jiang Yihe encountered setbacks everywhere and became extremely poor. Finally, he made a surprising decision to leave the Great Zhou Kingdom and seek another way to make a living.

He inquired about the route and followed the merchants selling goods to the Kingdom of Jinwei.

He had originally planned very thoroughly. The Jinwei Kingdom was a nomadic people who ate raw meat and drank blood. They were rough and not very smart. A man like him who was well-read and resourceful would surely make a name for himself here, gain the favor of dignitaries and nobles, and rise to prominence from then on.

It's a pity that barbarians are barbarians. They only know how to wield swords and guns and don't take poetry and books seriously at all. They also look down on him and think that he is originally from the Great Zhou and is not as noble as the people of the Jinwei Kingdom. They just treat him as an animal and drive him around, making him do things that are not even considered hard labor.

Seeing this, Jiang Yihe chose to escape.

This scar was left when he was chased by the servants of those people and was chopped with a knife during his escape.

Jiang Yihe still can't forget the pain on his face at that time, and the despair and fear when he saw the shining knife coming towards him.

Moreover, since he got this scar and his face was damaged, he couldn't even find a job as a teacher in a private school. He had to copy books and letters for others to earn a little money. It was barely enough to keep him from starving, but it was not enough to eat his fill.

It can be said that he had great ambitions, but in the end, God showed no mercy to him and he ended up living the miserable life he is in today.

And if one traces his misery carefully, one person is to blame.

Xia Mingyue.

If she hadn't protected Jiang Zhuguo and set up a trap for Jiang Zhuguo to owe money to the gambling house, why would he have had no choice but to sign the letter of severance, become a person despised by everyone, and lose the qualification to take the imperial examination? If it weren't for Xia Mingyue, he would have exchanged Jiang Zhuguo for dozens of taels of silver, made arrangements, and successfully passed the imperial examination, won the first prize, and became an official.

And Jiang Zhuguo, because of her youth and beauty, will be deeply loved by Mr. Zhang. If she gives birth to a child, she will surely receive many rewards. If these rewards are used to manage the officialdom, he will surely be like a fish in water. Now he has become a high-ranking official that everyone has to kneel to greet him when they see him!
But all these are gone, gone.

The person who caused him to lose everything was Xia Mingyue!
Moreover, he has become like this now, while Xia Mingyue is now famous and her family is wealthy. How can he tolerate this?
A gentleman takes revenge...

Let’s slowly settle this account!
Jiang Yi thought too much between one action, and the expression on his face kept changing because of his emotions.

But Du Ruian also noticed that Jiang Yihe's face was mostly filled with indignation and regret, but he also felt that it was understandable.

For scholars, they study hard for years just to become famous one day. If their future is ruined completely because of a scar, they will feel extremely painful. There are many people who commit suicide or give up on themselves. However, there are only a few who can face it so calmly like Jiang Yihe.

"Brother Jiang, don't be discouraged." Du Ruian comforted.

"The world is unpredictable. It's time and fate. What can I do about it?" Jiang Yihe sighed. "It's just that this has had a great impact on me, and now I'm restricted in everything..."

"Forget it, forget it. Let's not talk about my affairs. Mr. Du has a good temperament and his every move is elegant. Maybe he is also a scholar?"

"That's right." Du Ruian nodded, "It's a pity that I am not very talented and well-educated. I am only a student now. I can only wait for the exam next year. I hope I can be on the list."

"Mr. Du has a handsome appearance and carries an auspicious aura. He will surely achieve something in the future. What he is going through now is just a temporary setback. Don't take it to heart." Jiang Yihe flattered him and took the opportunity to look at Du Ruian again.

He was still young, and still full of vigor and vitality. The clothes he wore were not made of top-quality satin, but they were all made of silk. Even the purse he wore was exquisitely made. There were several people around him, which showed that he either came from a wealthy family or was good at pretending to be one.

Considering that Du Ruian was well aware of the price of tofu dregs, it was obviously the latter.

Such people are full of arrogance, have a strong drive to do things, and are very proud. If they are used properly...

Jiang Yihe had a lot of thoughts in his mind, but Du Ruian didn't know. He just smiled smugly when he heard what he said.

He is a scholar, so he is naturally full of confidence, but confidence is one thing and recognition from others is another.

All of a sudden, Du Ruian and Jiang Yihe felt more and more sympathetic to each other. "Thank you, Brother Jiang. It's getting late now. We are going to Shunyi Tower for dinner. Brother Jiang, would you like to go with us?"

Shunyilou is a very famous restaurant in Changzhou City, with rich dishes and excellent taste.

Jiang Yihe was short of money and hadn't eaten delicious food for a long time. He naturally agreed in his heart, but he still tried to shirk his responsibility, "This is the first time I've met Du Langjun, how can I..."

"You and I hit it off right away, so why be so polite?" Du Ruian didn't give Jiang Yihe any room to shirk his responsibility and hooked his hand on Jiang Yihe's shoulder.

Jiang Yihe also took advantage of the situation and went to Shunyi Tower.