Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 94 The Game in Shangshui County 5
When Wang Qingzhu came home, she was very tired, but excited, she just smiled when she saw Wang Xiu, and said, "Brother Xiu, the shop is all packed, and some merchants came here today, and they ordered five thousand catties of sugar."

Wang Xiu put down her pen and said with a relaxed smile, "Seeing how busy Eldest Sister is, I don't even have time to eat."

Wang Qingzhu turned her beautiful eyes, and said sadly: "That's right, look at my mother's weight loss, those businessmen are really cunning, bargaining for every penny, it's really annoying."

You are only a little old, so you call yourself an old lady. The temper of the eldest sister is getting wilder and wilder. Wang Xiu curled her lips and said with a smile: "It is the nature of businessmen to seek profit, and it is not the case that the elder sister bargains with them. Elder sister, you don't need it either." Go to battle in person and leave the specific affairs to Uncle Qiu."

It is true that Wang Qingzhu has a talent for doing business, but he is obsessed with trivial matters. This is not what a good businessman should have. He has to remind one or two things.If you are a boss, plan your development well, control your resources, and get a clear picture of your property. Things will go wrong sooner or later.

"Isn't this just the beginning, you have to do everything by yourself! By the way, there are rumors about Lu Tianshou's case, and some people questioned the assassination, so you don't ask."

"Ask those stupid things for what?"

"I don't care about my own affairs."

"By the way, big sister, do you have a suitable lover recently?"

"Boy, I don't talk about you for a few days, is it itchy?" Wang Qingzhu's pretty face changed, and she raised her hand to give Wang Xiu a shudder.

"Oh, oh. I told you that forehead slaps are not allowed. I still slap them."

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Lu Dayou returned home with exhausted steps, just sent his wife who had been in tears all day long back to the room, when Lu Zhenniang came in a hurry, and before he could drink tea, she hurriedly asked: "Father, how is the contact? "

Lu Dayou looked deeply at his daughter, he sighed in his heart, and said: "It's almost there, some old friends are talking about it, I believe the county magistrate will hear it soon."

Only then did Lu Zhenniang heave a sigh of relief, the more chaos the better, the magistrate would have some scruples, it seemed that his efforts were not in vain, Zhang Lang was still obsessed with her, he was relieved a little, his mood improved a lot, and he made up his mind to let Yajuan make an appointment When Zhang Qiyuan came again at night, she wanted to set the fire a little higher, and let Zhang Qiyuan do his best to get Lu Tianshou out of the crime as soon as possible.

"Although the more muddy the water, the better, but the second brother's crimes cannot be completely absolved. I'm afraid he will miss his official career in the future!" In the past few days, Lu Dayou seemed to have aged by ten years. Considering it, he planned to put all his efforts into getting his youngest son to study, so that he could make a name for himself, but he didn't want to get rid of this nonsense, basically declaring the end of his career.

During the scientific examination in the Song Dynasty, monks and Taoists were not allowed, but subordinate officials and criminals were strictly prohibited from entering. After Lu Tianshou had this experience, he would never even think about entering an official career.

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to be an official, you just want to be a rich man, isn't there Zhang Lang?" Lu Zhenniang said nonchalantly.

Lu Dayou looked at his daughter with dissatisfaction. He was not as naive as her daughter, and Zhang Qiyuan might not be able to rely on him.However, he couldn't tell his daughter this clearly, after all, her whole heart was attached to Zhang Qiyuan.

Although, he used Zhang Wenshan's idea, but he is completely at ease. He knows Zhang Wenshan, a hypocrite, enough to earn enough money for you, and he will not give you a knife in the back. Good land!People reluctantly accept it, but you have to accept a big favor.

Lu Zhenniang seemed to have more than enough to say, she thought of Wang Xiu, and couldn't help saying bitterly: "The second brother was ruined by Wang Xiu, and I will never let him go."

Lu Tianshou looked at his daughter helplessly, he really didn't know what to say, Wang Xiu is not what he used to be, even if he can't pass the tribute exam, his reputation is not something ordinary people can shake, so don't need the financial resources of the Wang family.But he didn't want his daughter to think too much, so he said softly: "We'll talk about it later, the most urgent thing is to rescue the second brother."

Lu Zhenniang smiled coldly, not knowing whether she listened or not.

The next day, the backyard of the county yamen was full of guests. Several scholars were invited, and the county magistrate was also very happy. These are the leaders of scholars in Shangshui. Maybe they will be Jinshi in the future. To be respected by these leaders is very important to scholars. , is a joy in itself.

Everyone ate fragrant tea, sipped exquisite pastries, talked about the Spring and Autumn Period, and discussed poetry with each other, really enjoying themselves.

The county magistrate talked about his sexuality, and under the compliments of the candidates, he happily took up the pen and ink, and wrote nine thin gold scripts of "Heaven is vigorous, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement".

Wang Xiu watched coldly from the sidelines, and he had to admit that the county magistrate was worthy of being a Jinshi, with a solid foundation in literature, and good handwriting in thin gold script.However, looking at the world, how many scholars are not talented?Otherwise, they would have been despised to death by others.

The thin gold body was first created by today's son Zhao Ji. His brushwork is erratic and fast, and his handwriting is thin and vigorous, so thin without losing its flesh. At the turning point, you can clearly see the traces of Tibetan front, exposed front and other running Teton. ".The magistrate's running script does have the taste of "natural bone and beauty, and leisure and interest".

"My lord has a thin golden body, and he has some charm of today's officials." Zhang Qiyuan admired from the side, compliments at this time are worthless, and no one will despise them, why not seize the opportunity.

Even Wang Xiu nodded, and said: "If I have an adult, I will be satisfied!" To be honest, whether it is him or "him", the brush calligraphy is very ordinary, without much color, so I can't help it. Recognize the county magistrate's writing skills.

The magistrate laughed loudly, stroked his three-inch beard, and said: "Everyone has said that, if I have an official family, I will be very lucky. If I want to talk about thin gold running script, I have to talk about the official's 'Yong Fang Poetry'. The big characters in this running script are free and dripping with the pen, sharp and full of arrogance, like cutting gold and jade, every time I look at the copybook, I am really fascinated."

It has to be said that Zhao Ji is worthy of a generation of masters in calligraphy, and it is necessary to be flattered as an official, but Wang Xiu was mixed from the descendants of thousands of years of essence and dross. There is unknowable admiration, according to his understanding, it may be the admiration of literati talent!

Suddenly, he became very interested in Zhao Ji.

"I'm throwing bricks to attract jade, and you are the future pillar of the imperial court. Why don't you compete for splendor and beauty? It's also a piece of elegance for me." The magistrate is in a good mood, and the literati are together, talking about poetry, playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, elegant things .

Wang Xiu's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly smiled and said, "My lord, it's really hard to be elegant if you put in so much effort."

Before he could speak in a straight line, a white-faced scholar smiled and said: "You have won the first place, if you don't take the first place, don't you want to save your face?"

What he said was so fucking stupid, Wang Xiu smiled, he had already seen Zhixian frown slightly, obviously irritated by this heartless guy.That's right, it's an elegant thing for the county magistrate to ask for a son's essay meeting, and everyone should be more courteous, with the county magistrate as the leader, how can you talk to the county magistrate, this is a typical shameless shame.

Wang Xiu didn't pay any attention to it at all. It's farting to be a white-faced scholar.

The magistrate obviously had a good impression of Wang Xiu, and said with a playful smile, "It's the so-called No. [-] tribute in Chenzhou, how can you be too modest."

Wang Xiu said very politely: "My lord, if you want to say that you are working hard on writing, I am afraid that you will be the last one in the list. Why don't you ask Brother Zhang to present the calligraphy."

It has to be said that he lowered his status and gently lifted Zhang Qiyuan's sedan chair. After all, he has self-knowledge, and his handwriting is still reluctant, but among scholars who have been immersed in calligraphy for more than ten years, it is better not to humiliate themselves. Praise others to appear magnanimous.

The magistrate looked at Wang Xiu playfully, then at Zhang Qiyuan, with a smile on his face.

How could Zhang Qiyuan not know Wang Xiu's plan, but it was really difficult for him to refuse to praise him in front of everyone.Since Wang Xiu was putting on a show, he didn't give up much, and said with a smile: "In that case, I'll make a show of my shame, my brother presents a masterpiece, and I will write."

As soon as this remark came out, Wang Xiu frowned, and he couldn't help but praise Zhang Qiyuan for his brilliance. With a hug and a lift, it seemed that the two got along well. In the eyes of others, Zhang Qiyuan was more gentle. At least he didn't steal Wang Xiu's limelight. Well, even the county magistrate nodded slightly.

Facing this strong opponent, Wang Xiu's smile was not so natural.

(End of this chapter)