Aspirations

Chapter 57 A Gentleman Loves Money

Cao Shujun rolled his eyes, slandering in his heart, isn't it the same as I thought?Don't let me say it, but you say it, it's nothing more than wanting to be a good person, Xia Langjun, don't be greedy enough, okay?You have a sister, why do you still want to fight with me for a little lady?Really disrespectful.

"As long as the good times are always in one ten thousandth of the shares." Xia Xiang showed a three-point honest, three-point honest and four-point happy smile on his face, smiling very sincerely and attentively, "One ten thousandth, the price is absolutely fair, child No deceit."

As if he had already guessed that Xia Xiang was the mastermind behind Cao Shujun, Lian Ruohan glanced at Xia Xiang casually: "Xia Langjun, you are a scholar, how can you talk about business like a businessman? Isn't it disgraceful? Clear name?"

"Haha, even the little lady's words are wrong. Brother Zhang has a test student from the same hometown. When he came to Beijing from Quanzhou to take the test, he led two donkeys, each carrying a few silks, and sold them along the way. After entering Beijing, the silk was sold out. I sold the donkey again, and I not only earned back the toll, but also had a lot of money." Xia Xiang saw the tricks, "Although the gentleman is poor, the sage also said that wealth and honor are what people want, not their way. You can't get it, you can't get it; poverty and lowness are what people hate, you can't get it in the way, and don't go away... Therefore, a gentleman loves money, as long as you get it in the right way."

"A good gentleman loves money and gets it in the right way." Lian Ruohan nodded frequently, greatly admiring Xia Xiang's words, "Money is like swords, there is no good or bad, in the hands of a gentleman, if it is used by the people, it is naturally a good thing. If it's in the hands of a villain, it's a bad thing."

Cao Shujun opened his mouth wide. It turned out that Xia Langjun was trying hard to get hold of it because he wanted to exchange the emblem for [-]/[-] shares of Haojingchang. Haojingchang is in such a huge industry. Huge number, does Xia Langjun have too much appetite and look too ugly?He winked at Xia Xiang, implying that Xia Xiang will take it as soon as he sees it, and don't be too greedy.

Xia Xiang ignored Cao Shujun's hints, and continued to show Lian Ruohan his bright and bright smile: "Little lady Lian's words are very true. Heaven's actions are permanent. It doesn't exist for Yao or die for Jie. As long as what you do If what you do coincides with the way of heaven, you will surely prosper, otherwise, you will surely perish."

Lian Ruohan nodded, but did not speak, and looked out the window.A gust of breeze blows, cool breeze, already has the breath of autumn.The wind moved the curtain, and the silk on the table was blown up again, driving Yulianhuan and Ruoer on the silk, and the sound of ding-dong was like the sound of heaven.

"Xia Langjun really thinks that a single black list can turn a defeat into a victory? Can you be a jinshi and enter the court?"

Cao Shujun almost lost his patience. He wondered if Lian Ruohan agreed with Xia Xiang's proposal. Just when he made up his mind to make sure that his emblem would be handed over as long as the little lady liked him, Lian Ruohan spoke up. .

As soon as he opened his mouth, Cao Shujun was greatly disappointed, and Lian Ruohan put the emblem aside and talked about Xia Xiang's fame.

Shen Bao observed his words and expressions, and saw that Xia Xiang and Lian Ruohan were fighting, and he was happy to stand by and see who would win and who would lose.Lian Ruohan's question is exactly what he is most concerned about - can Xia Xiang turn defeat into victory?
If you don't get a jinshi, you don't enter the court, everything is empty talk.

"I wasn't defeated, how could I turn defeat into victory?" Xia Xiang smiled calmly, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the window, where the sun was shining brightly and the flowers were fragrant. , In fact, it is not. If it is a Maxima, there must be Bole to know. Even without Bole, the Maxima is still a Maxima, and can travel thousands of miles a day. If you want me to say, there is no such thing as a talentless person in the world.

"What Xia Langjun means is that you will definitely become a high school jinshi?" Lian Ruohan was very curious about where Xia Xiang's strong self-confidence came from. She couldn't help but be amused and helpless, although she also admired Xia Xiang's agitation with only one black list. The situation in all parties, "Although there is King Qing intervening, but if Wen Changju insists that there is no fraud, there is no way to see King and King Qing, unless the emperor orders a thorough investigation of the matter, but the emperor is seriously ill, I am afraid that This matter cannot be heard by the Emperor..."

Lian Ruohan's beautiful eyes, three-point smile, seven-point banter, is clearly testing Xia Xiang's tone to inquire about Xia Xiang's details, how could Xia Xiang not know?He pretended to smile mysteriously: "This matter will definitely reach the emperor's ears..."

“How come you see?”

"King Qing burned the black list with one arrow, is it good or bad?" Xia Xiang can almost conclude that Lian Ruohan must have come from a family of officials. She is more interested in court affairs than Cao Shuli, and has more inference ability. She is indeed an extraordinary woman, and she has the heart to test her, and she can't always lead her by the nose.

"Naturally it's a good thing." Lian Ruohan faced Xia Xiang's counterattack calmly and did not hide his true thoughts, "Wen Changju wants to reveal the black list and use it as physical evidence to investigate who posted it, but I believe that the black list was posted. The handwriting on the list was written by someone who could not write, and it is useless to start from the handwriting to find out who did it. King Qing burned the black list and destroyed the physical evidence to protect the person who posted the list. "

"Then may I ask Miss Lian, what direction will the situation develop next?" Xia Xiang leaned over, like a big bad wolf looking at a little sheep, and asked with a smile.

Cao Shujun couldn't bear it any longer, stood up, put his hands on the table, and confronted Xia Xiang: "Xia Langjun, even the little lady is not a member of the court, but a woman, it is inappropriate and inappropriate to talk to her about the court. procrastinate."

Lian Ruohan waved his hand at Cao Shujun slightly, with a smile in his eyes, and looked up at Xia Xiang: "According to my speculation, the third prince will send someone to block the Gongyuan, and no one will be allowed to enter or leave at will, the list will be released tomorrow morning, and the dust will settle. , unless the emperor decrees a thorough investigation and overthrow it... So in my opinion, Xia Langjun has no hope of becoming a jinshi."

"It's better like this..." Xia Xiang simply retreated to advance, "I'll make a bet with the little lady."

"How to bet? What to bet?"

"If I win the jinshi, the little lady agrees to the proposal to exchange the emblem for [-]/[-] of the shares. If I don't win..." Xia Xiang paused for a moment, "The emblem will be given to the little lady for free without taking a penny, how about ?"

Cao Shujun opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Xia Xiang's eyes.He secretly screamed apologetically, the emblem is my hard work, okay, Xia Langjun, before you show generosity to others, discuss it with me and you won't die, right?But I think again, if there is no Xia Xiang's vision, he will not make a good emblem, and if Xia Xiang really does not get the jinshi, it will also be a major blow to Xia Xiang. Forget it, discord with Xia Xiang Care about these trivial things.

"Okay, it's a deal." Lian Ruohan is naturally willing to accept the move, "However, I also have one condition."

"What are the conditions, let the little lady tell me quickly." Cao Shujun gave Xia Xiang a blank look, and finally said it before Xia Xiang stopped him.

"Just now, Cao Saburo said that I only have two choices for the emblem, but I want both." Lian Ruohan picked up Ruoer and smiled sweetly, "Please give Cao Saburo the name of the church emblem."

"Yu Lianhuan, Ruo'er." Cao Shujun introduced to Lian Ruohan which is Jade Lianhuan and which is Ruo'er, seeing that Lian Ruohan likes both, he is slightly disappointed, but also a little fortunate, "Both must be combined. It’s all right, but it’s better to choose one for the emblem, otherwise it’s not easy to identify.”

"The jade chain can be used as an emblem."

Cao Shujun was overjoyed in his heart, raised his eyebrows at Xia Xiang, resisted his smug smile, but couldn't hide his joy.

"It's just that I personally like Ruo'er more..." Lian Ruohan flipped his wrist, Ruo'er slipped into his sleeve, his hand shook, Ruo'er returned to her hand, and Ruo'er and her white jade-like palm contrasted interestingly, " I have an unkind request, I don't know if I should say it?"

How could even the little lady like Ruo Er?How could she like Joel?Cao Shujun felt as if he had plunged into the river. The water was deep and cold, and he kept sinking to the bottom of the unfathomable river.

"Please tell me." Xia Xiang gave Cao Shujun a wink, implying that it didn't matter if he failed, the important thing was to cheer up and face failure bravely, because there might be another failure waiting for him.

Cao Shujun pouted and turned his head to the side, not wanting to look at Xia Xiang any more, he thought angrily, Xia Langjun, if you really have something to do with Miss Lian, hmph, I will separate you and your sister , Don't let my sister marry you, a heartless man.

"The matter of the emblem will be decided after the list is released tomorrow. Ruo Er... can you send it to me? I will give it with a beautiful jade card that is always in good times." Lian Ruohan really likes Ruoer, not only for the style, but also for the name Like, "Ruo Er, Ruo Er, a good name must be named by Xia Langjun."

"Why doesn't even the little lady think it was taken from the bottom?" Cao Shujun was quite dissatisfied, he shook the folding fan in his hand and raised his chin, "Could it be that the little lady feels that her lower abdomen is empty?"

"Hey..." Ling'er laughed out loud, covered her mouth and smiled, "Cao Sanlang is too worried, my wife guessed that Ruoer was named after Xia Langjun, you are particularly concerned about the jade series, and you don't give Ruoer a second look, It can be seen how much you love Yulianhuan and how much you care, and so on..."

Cao Shujun laughed: "A gentleman is open-minded, if you like it, you don't need to cover it up. Yes, the name of Ruoer is indeed named by Xia Langjun, but he pretends to be mysterious and refuses to say it, lest even the little lady will dislike him. Face. Well, Xia Langjun, Lian Xiaozi likes your Ruo Er very much, you can be very happy that your Ruo Er has entered the eyes of Lian Xiaozi. Just don't think too much, even the little girl likes Ruoer, it's not like yourself."

Xia Xiang rolled his eyes at Cao Shujun and smiled at Lian Ruohan: "It's a blessing for Ruoer to be liked by the little lady Lian. The beautiful jade lady is a good story."

Lian Ruohan put away Ruoer: "Thank you Xia Langjun and Cao Sanlang, but the little girl is disrespectful." Flicking her wrist, there was a beautiful jade card in her right hand, "Be careful, it is not respectful."

Xia Xiang was not polite, and accepted it immediately: "I think that when Brother Zhang hangs the inscription, he won a beautiful jade card with good times, and I just borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, and I also got one. It can be seen that sometimes it is not necessary to sacrifice life to fight for each other. Get something."

"Aren't you risking your life on the black list?" Lian Ruohan felt more and more that Xia Xiang was a very interesting person. He was neither pedantic, but flexible. Although he was a scholar, he had business acumen.

"It's someone else who's betting on his life, not me." Xia Xiang shook his folding fan a few times, "Since King Qing destroyed the black list with one arrow, the black list has become a fulcrum for several princes to compete. I just need to watch the fire from the other side. Tonight, there will be many sleepless nights.”

There was a knock on the door.

"Brother Xia, Brother Xia, Teng Zhengyuan is here."

"Brother Teng, please come in." Xia Xiang replied.

Teng Zhengyuan pushed open the door and came in. Seeing everyone in the room, he was stunned for a moment, his eyes swept over Lian Ruohan, and he was lost for a moment, then came to Xia Xiang and said, "Brother Xia, can you write down the essay you wrote in the exam room? Once again, I will memorize it."

"Why?" Lian Ruohan was surprised.

Shen Bao was also stunned: "Brother Teng, what does this mean?"

Teng Zhengyuan stood with his hands tied, and glanced at the two of them lightly: "Brother Xia understands what I mean, but if he doesn't understand either, it's just as if I didn't say it."

"It's already written." Xia Xiang smiled quietly, thinking that although Teng Zhengyuan has a straightforward temper and hates evil like hatred, he also speaks righteously. He took the article he had already written and handed it to Teng Zhengyuan, "Brother Teng, please. It's just that this is a sinister matter. If you are not careful, it may be implicated in Brother Teng's fame."

After Teng Zhengyuan took it, he glanced at it, then put it away solemnly, and said coldly, "You don't need to think too much, let alone feel guilty, I'm not doing it for you, but for the world. My heart is at ease. If I fail, even if I get fired, I can still afford to lose. After three years, I will take the test again. The man does what he does and what he does not. "

"Looking up is worthy of the sky, looking down is worthy of the ground, walking is worthy of people, and only worthy of the heart..." Xia Xiang crossed his hands to Teng Zhengyuan, "Brother Teng Gao Fengliangjie, please accept the next worship."

Teng Zhengyuan was stunned for a moment, and just now he quoted Mencius, the original text is - Mencius said: "The gentleman has three joys, but the king of the world does not exist with him. Not being embarrassed by others, there are two joys; gaining the talents of the world and educating them is three joys.” Xia Xiang’s words further extended Mencius’s words, and he was more powerful and insightful, and he couldn’t help but admire him.

Teng Zhengyuan has always admired talented people the most. Although he has a prejudice against Xia Xiang, he still admires Xia Xiang's talent. He stayed for a while, then suddenly sighed: "Brother Xia's talent is worse than sighing. If brother Xia can be like me Honest and straightforward, why can’t the big thing be accomplished? I would also like to be friends with Brother Xia.”

Xia Xiang smiled indifferently: "Brother Teng, you and I are on the same side of the road. Although we are on different roads, we are walking together. As long as we are all for the country and the people, why do we have to go on the same road? Thousands of roads lead to Beijing."

Teng Zhengyuan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then shook his head, crossed his hands in a salute, and turned away.

"Why does Teng Zhengyuan want Brother Xia's article?" Shen Bao still didn't understand what kind of riddle Xia Xiang and Teng Zhengyuan were playing.

Xia Xiang didn't say anything, and smiled lightly: "It may be useful, or it may not be useful, and we will see the difference in the future."

Even Ruohan couldn't figure out the link, but she didn't ask any more questions. Seeing that it was getting dark, she said goodbye to Ling'er.

Cao Shujun originally wanted to stay, and the list will be released tomorrow morning. He wanted to go to the Gongyuan with Xia Xiang to watch the list early in the morning.Whether or not Xia Xiang is awarded the jinshi is related to the cooperation plan between him and Lian Ruohan.However, Xia Xiang did not allow him, and told him to go home quickly, because he needed to take care of things at home.Cao Shujun had no choice but to leave.

"Brother Xia, how about you and I go to the Gongyuan?" Shen Bao couldn't hold back his curiosity. He really wanted to know what happened to the Gongyuan now, and he wanted to see what was happening.

"It's better if you don't go." Xia Xiang had no interest and yawned loudly, "If you go again at this time, there will be no fun to watch, and maybe you will be caught as a troublemaker. It's better to sleep. Feel, let's see the title of tomorrow's gold list."

Shen Bao shook his head, wondering where Xia Xiang's confidence came from. He thought about it, but he couldn't figure out the links and relationships. position, he is not very clear.Since he couldn't figure it out, Xia Xiang refused to talk, so he had to discuss with Zhang Hou.

Unexpectedly, in the courtyard, Zhang Hou was not found, only Xiao Wuyi was learning swordsmanship with Mantuo.Xiao Wu took a branch and made a crooked gesture with his sword.Mantuo stood by the side with his sword in his arms, his eyebrows furrowed, obviously dissatisfied with Xiao Wu's clumsiness.

"Where did Brother Zhang go?" Shen Bao stepped forward and asked.

"I don't know, I just saw him and Shi'er going out together." Xiao Wu was in the golden rooster independence, the right sword branch moved the immortal to guide the way, but the top of the tree moved, pointing east to west.

Mantuo shook his head, his right hand moved, and the scabbard hit Xiao Wu's right hand: "You are not a golden rooster standing upright, but a rooster with a broken leg standing upright. You are not a fairy guiding the way, but a blind man guiding the way."

Xiao Wu called Qu: "Ms. Mantuo, it's not that I'm stupid, it's that you didn't teach me well. You don't need to teach me, sir, just say the name of the move, and I'll be able to do it.

"Is there such a thing?" Mantuo didn't believe it, "I want to see it later."

He rushed to Shen Bao and said, "If you want to find Zhang Hou, go to the Gongyuan to find him, don't delay me teaching Xiao Wu martial arts here."

Shen Bao was surprised: "Brother Zhang went to the Gongyuan?"

"Overheard him say to Shi'er to go to the Gongyuan, most likely it is." Mantuo refused to say any more, turned around, and only gave Shen Bao a back view, "Shen Langjun invited."

Shen Bao smiled, turned and left the inn, and came to the Gongyuan after a while.

At the gate of Gongyuan, the black list has disappeared, but there are still traces of black huhu.On both sides of the door, there are two columns of forbidden troops guarding, and another general riding on a horse and guarding the door of the Gongyuan.

Shen Bao looked around, only a few Kaozi refused to disperse around, and whispered.Shen Bao stepped forward to announce his name and asked about what happened before, which was roughly the same as what Lian Ruohan said, but he didn't see Zhang Hou and Shi'er.Shen Bao learned that since the Imperial Army guarded the Gongyuan, no one had entered or exited the gate of the Gongyuan.

Shen Bao stayed for a while longer, and then he returned to the inn alone.

As soon as Shen Bao left, two people walked out of Gongyuan.The two were dressed as military generals, it was Gao Jianyuan and Yan Hao.

(End of this chapter)