Chapter 77 Before the Hall Exam
"Brother Chen, do you think this is true or false?
As long as you answer, we will be given free food and accommodation?"
Before the restaurant, two old clothes and quite poor scholars were watching the notice posted in the restaurant and discussing in a low voice.
The one who opened his mouth was a scholar carrying a blue cloth bag. The blue cloth bag was very bloated, and it was obvious that it contained a lot of things.
Another young man was quite thin, and from the cuffs of his outer coat that could still be seen outside, he could have some holes in the lining.
The young man looked quite melancholy and sighed slightly, "These two couplets are difficult to say, and it is easy to say, but how can such good things happen in this county town?
You and I would like to search for a little more. As long as you can find a cheap hotel, you can also get through the restaurant with the steamed buns you bring in..." The scholar who spoke before nodded and left with the melancholy young man, but turned around from time to time, with a feeling of reluctance in his eyes.
Zuiyun Tower and Zuifeng Tower are both located on the central street, not far from the school hall. The day after tomorrow, the school hall will be tested, and there are many students coming and going. The notices in the restaurant also caused some people to stop, but almost no one stayed.
For things like free food and accommodation, those who are rich don’t care; those who are poor don’t believe them.
No one came all day, and Xiao Liuzi, who was in charge of this matter, was already a little impatient. Seeing that the late sky was getting, the restaurant was full.
"Six, it seems that no one comes, there are only two rooms left. Should we stay or not..." A waiter asked Xiao Liuzi.
"Leave."
Xiao Liuzi spoke directly.
"Brother Six, I'm afraid no one will come. In my opinion, it's better to let someone move in. Now the museum is in the peak season. Today, many people have already asked about the available rooms..." The waiter obviously knows how to do business, which is quite a pity.
"You dare to take your own initiative what Mr. Li told me?"
Xiao Liuzi said impatiently, "Since Mr. Li and I have never failed! He is a real master! What he ordered, not to mention that he only lost the income of two guest rooms, even if the entire restaurant is closed, he has to do it!"
The waiter retreated embarrassedly.
"This guy... may I ask, can this couple stay for free?"
Suddenly, a voice with trepidation came.
Xiao Liuzi looked up and saw the figures of two down-and-out young men. Both of them were nervous, and they obviously cared about Xiao Liuzi's answer very much.
It was the two poor scholars who had left before. They searched all over the city and had nowhere to stay and had to return.
Xiao Liuzi breathed a sigh of relief, it was a person coming! "Yes!"
… “Who is right about this couplet?”
Li Fan looked at the two young men in front of him and smiled.
The young man carrying a blue bag hurriedly said to the melancholy young man next to him: "It's Brother Chen, he's right."
"very good."
Li Fan praised, "What do you guys call me?"
The young man with blue baggage was quite active and said, "The young actor is named Gu Ren, he is Chen Youting. Both of us are students of Anqi County School Museum. This time we are here to participate in the museum examination."
Chen Youting was silent and said nothing, as if he was born to not like socializing with others.
Li Fan did not ask any more questions, but smiled and said, "You two can stay here. Starting today, you can concentrate on preparing for the exam. If you need books, just let me know and someone will arrange it for you in the restaurant."
"Two people should be hungry. The restaurant has prepared wine and food, so you can use it slowly."
After saying that, he waved his hand and signaled that the two of them could leave.
“What are the conditions?”
At this time, Chen Youting suddenly spoke, his melancholy temperament temporarily disappeared, and he was quite serious and solemn.
Yes, he is a smart person with a future... Li Fan praised secretly, but just said leisurely: "What conditions do you think you can give me?"
A glimmer of gloom flashed in Chen Youting's eyes.
"For me, a few days of food and accommodation are not worth mentioning, and I will not ask for anything."
"Because you don't have the value to exchange with me."
"Prepare for the trial."
Li Fan smiled.
The two left.
That night.
"Master, as you told me, I asked a few girls in the building to serve these two scholars. The one named Gu Ren was shocked and scared, and most of them were timid; but Chen Youting was quite good. Even if the beauty was by his side, he could still read calmly and uphold etiquette."
Zhu Fengqian reported, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This boy is not like an ordinary poor man, and seems to be quite knowledgeable."
Li Fan smiled, "The son is good, good."
When choosing people, you must also pay attention to methods. My father-in-law has attracted a group of snobs, which is useless... He sighed slightly.
... "General Zhao, after all the days and nights of the professors and the students in the mansion have all achieved their first achievements. This museum examination is no problem!"
In Zhao Mansion, Lin Qirong spoke proudly.
In his opinion, the teaching results are very good! Especially his grandson Lin Bufan, the case was decided this time! Zhao Nantang smiled slightly and said, "That's great, thank you for your hard work during this period."
Zhao Mansion Garden.
"Miss, Li Fan doesn't know how well he is ready. He was kicked out of the classroom before. I'm afraid he will still be difficult for this museum trial..." Zhao Xuening was watering Rose, but when he heard this, he put the tin pot aside and smiled: "It doesn't matter. If he really stays like everyone else, it will be difficult."
"ah?"
Bai Qingwan was full of doubts.
"My father was too anxious to quickly boost the imperial examinations in the mansion, but these things are often too anxious... How can teachers and students who can buy with gold be of great use?"
Zhao Xuening sighed slightly, "But there is nothing we can do, my father... has no other way."
At this moment, a clear voice came not far away: "Miss Xuening."
Bai Qingwan turned around alertly in an instant, but saw that it was Lin Bufan, standing politely in the distance and bowing.
"What's wrong with Mr. Lin?"
Zhao Xuening spoke, but there was a hint of displeasure in her eyes.
The other party came here to disturb him privately... and crossed the line! Apologies flashed across Lin Bufan's face and said, "Bufan is really abrupt. Please forgive me. I just said something in my heart, and I don't say anything, so I can't stop my love."
Zhao Xuening just looked at him lightly and did not ask at all.
Because... I am not interested, silence is the greatest politeness.
"What I like is definitely not a yellow and white thing, nor is it a person who is tempted by the flames and possesses power. I came to Zhao's mansion just to... before the museum examination, I would like to receive a blessing from the lady."
Lin Bufan raised his eyes, and his eyes tried hard to condense a sincere light.
It's very tactful, but the meaning is very clear! It's almost like saying: I, Lin Bufan, came for you! The annoyance in Zhao Xuening's eyes became a little heavier. He picked up the tin pot and said lightly: "Come on."
After saying that, she left.
Looking at her back, Lin Bufan's eyes showed an increasingly hot light.
"Miss Xuening, I will be the one who will win the glory of the head of the case!"
He spoke loudly.
...The county magistrate's office.
"You are all the true leaders of Donglin County."
Guo Lianyue looked at a group of young scholars standing in the hall, many of whom had participated in the autumn outing of Dongshan.
Almost all the best students in the Donglin Academy are here! Guo Lianyue smiled and said, "If anyone can win the 'case head', he will be awarded a hundred gold medal. If anyone can pass the museum examination, he will be awarded a hundred gold medal."
"Everyone, this is just the beginning. I believe that you will achieve great success in your career in the future!"
"Raise your glasses!"
He raised the wine glass in his hand, and everyone in the venue drank it all in one go.
Behind Guo Lianyue, there was a sneer in Guo Shaoling's eyes. This time, almost all the talents were on the side of their county magistrate's office... The results of the Zhao family would be very ugly! As for Guo Shaoling himself, he had been a scholar in the capital, and he was just waiting to participate in the provincial examination.
After a long time, everyone dispersed, but Guo Shaoling kept two of them.
"Brother Xu Yuan and Brother Lu Kong, two of them who are the most talented and knowledgeable in Donglin County. My father specifically instructed Shaoling to respect their talents."
He smiled and spoke.
Xu Yuan and Lu Kong are both real talents and seed figures that the Zhao family is preparing to use to seize the case head.
"Please rest assured that the head of the case is only between me and Brother Lu!"
Xu Yuan was very proud.
"If Brother Xu fails, it is the leader of the case of Tianci. If I fail, it is the leader of Tianci. Donglin County, so I will not be the third person!"
Lu Kong also smiled leisurely.
"Haha, there are no need to say more about the two talented people. There are several maids in the mansion who are quite beautiful and admire them. They also ask them to use them temporarily. When the fame is here, there will be beautiful girls accompanying you."
Guo Shaoling took the two of them into the room, and Xu Lu and the others were both unswerving and calmly accepting it.
After doing this, Guo Shaoling returned to the inner hall.
"Father, everything is done."
Guo Lianyue said lightly: "For the sake of making a plan, I have sent someone to inquire about the officials sent to the Donglin Academy for the supervision of the examination. You can come to visit immediately."
"Bring a great gift!"
Chapter completed!