Chapter 71 Summons (Part 1)

Xiwenfu, provincial capital

Enke was very anxious. He went to his home to meet his mother He and handed over the documents. He was so happy that he left his mother with three hundred taels of silver for his mother. After asking about the origin, he accepted it and said that it was just for the betrothal gift. After staying for a few days, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Fang Xin boarded the boat and went straight to the east gate of Wenfu, the western province of the province along the canal.

It took a little delay to arrive at the county town. It was already early February, and the exam was March 1. When I arrived in the provincial town, I still felt the wind was biting when I got off the boat. But on the shore and on the streets, there were bustling crowds flowing.

Xiwenfu is a famous city in a province with water and drought and docks, and it is a big road. Naturally, countless people come and go. Fang Xin entered the city and searched for an afternoon, but he couldn't find a suitable inn. After enduring it, he searched for a while and finally found a small inn to live in.

There was indeed a single room inside. I made a reservation first, and the shop owner brought a few guys to carry their luggage together. There were not many good dishes in this kind of inn, so Fang Xin ate it casually. Fortunately, there was not much time, so the guy sent another bucket of hot water. After washing it, he felt more comfortable, so he took out a book to read it.

At this moment, I heard someone talking and sometimes shouting loudly by the side of the yard.

Fang Xin was a little impatient, and came out and called the guy. The guy answered and came to serve him. When he heard the question, he sighed and said, "It's a scholar. He came to the city during the exam last year, but he didn't win, but he didn't go back. Later, he cheated on someone for money. The boss thought that this was always a scholar, and he took the exam immediately, so he forced him to ask for the house. But he always had to eat and borrowed some money. Now someone is here to force him to repay the debt. It's natural that we can't speak."

Fang Xin had no choice but to take a look, but saw that the hostel was very low, one by one, one by one. If there was no extra money here, there would be no candles. Each room was lit with sesame oil lamps, gambling, drinking, and shaking teeth, and one of them was noisy.

Fang Xin couldn't control this matter. He went back and lie down and paid for a bouquet of candles. There were ten. Although it was thin, one could be lit for an hour. It would be enough to change to study.

After laying down, changing to two candles, he fell asleep. Tomorrow morning, he heard another sound, and someone shouted: "Boss Zhang, he is a scholar, and he is more or less a scholar. If you die here, you will not be able to escape."

Fang Xin frowned, put on his clothes, went over to take a look, and sure enough, there was a group of people in the room. When he looked inside, he saw a miserable middle-aged man lying there, his teeth were closed and his face turned pale.

When I stepped forward and touched it, it was hot. I knew that if this high fever was not treated, I was afraid that it would become worse and even hurt my brain in this kind of weather. I said immediately: "Call the doctor quickly!"

"But, he doesn't have money yet!"

"I'll pay the money. I'm a scholar at all costs. I can't stop waiting for death!" Fang Xin said, touching his pocket, but he didn't bring the money: "Go and call first, I'll give it to you later!"

With this sentence, Boss Zhang immediately sent a friend to call the doctor.

It is easy to do business if you have money. When you come and go near this hotel, there is always a problem. Who doesn’t have a doctor who is familiar with you? Therefore, there is not much time, and a doctor comes here, about fifty years old.

When I took the pulse of this depressed scholar, the old doctor quickly let go of his hand and said slowly, "It's okay, I prescribe a prescription and sweat all over my body, and it will be cured, but if I drag it, it will be serious."

Fang Xin said at this time: "Just keep it open, the money is mine!"

The doctor couldn't help but smile. He said that there was a pen on the table. After a little grinding, he took the pen and wrote a prescription: "Take it, I'll grab it. I've eaten two posts. If it's not good, come to me again!"

Fang Xin didn't need to do this. He paid a hundred cents of silver and sent it to the doctor out. He then grabbed the medicine according to the prescription. After half an hour, he fed the man and drank it.

Seeing that he had drunk, Fang Xin ordered, "When he wakes up, give him some porridge, and the money is mine."

After saying that, he went back.

Fang Xin continued to study. In the afternoon, he had just had Chinese food and saw the man notify: "This man is awake. Do you want to see you, my husband!"

Fang Xin went over and found that he was awake, but he was obviously still weak. There was a special smell of sweat on the kang. Fang Xin stepped forward and said, "Brother, are you better?"

"It turns out that you are also a husband. I am really lucky to be grateful to you. Ning Boqiu said weakly. Thinking of it, he struggled for a while, Fang Xin held it down and said, "Don't, you are empty and you are talking while lying down. And what's this? It's just a trivial matter. Brother Tai doesn't have to take it to heart, but why did Brother Tai fall into this field?"

Ning Boqiu looked at Fang Xin gratefully and said, "I also know some medical skills. My disease is urgent. Although it is not a big deal, if no one saves you, you will go to the gate of hell. You are really my life-saving benefactor..."

Fang Xin was humble and ordered the shop to bring porridge to drink. The two of them became harmonious. As he said, Ning Boqiu then explained his details. It turned out that although he passed the scholar, he did not know how to manage it. He spent all his money and rice every year. Last year, he mortgaged the house and borrowed money from the clan, and did not want to lose his name.

Ning Boqiu, who had no face to go back, wanted to read in the city and do some work like writing letters. He could still work hard because he still had some money, but he didn't want to be cheated of the money again. In desperation, he borrowed some usury money and was forced to debt.

Fang Xin said, "Brother Ning, this matter is okay. How much money did you owe in total?"

"I borrowed fifteen taels, and the profit was over, and I got twenty-eight taels."

Fang Xin didn't say anything, and went back to his room. He didn't have much time to take half a seal of silver: "I have only brought 150 taels of silver in total. This is fifty taels. You pay back the debt first, and take care of the rest. You will have to try it out early next month. How can you not take care of your health? Don't refuse, who has not been in trouble?"

When Ning Boqiu saw the white silver, he couldn't help feeling sad, and tears fell down. After refusing for a few words, Fang Xin was a little unhappy, so he said a few words and gave him the silver. When he saw that he looked tired, he said goodbye.

When the person left, Ning Boqiu lay on the bed, unable to sleep for a while, and thoughts were surging.

Time passed quickly. The next day, Fang Xin ordered some wine and side dishes, and was bored while reading, and suddenly the door rang and knocked on the door.

"Come in. It turns out that it's Brother Ning. He seems to be more energetic. Come on, man, serve a few light dishes and some mild wine. Don't, don't refuse. I didn't say that this is really bad."

The two sat down. Fang Xin looked at each other carefully and found that the other party was getting more energetic and washed his clothes. Only then did he realize that the other party was actually only about thirty years old, but he was haggard yesterday and thought he was a man in his forties.

"How is it, is the matter over?"

"It's over, I have to pay more money from Brother Xie. After all, I am still a scholar. They just need to collect the money. It's still far from bluffing, otherwise, the king's method is set for them." As he said that, he grinned.

After a few words, he knew Ning Boqiu's temperament. Fang Xin frowned slightly, but he did not put the color on his face. He talked to him. Although Ning Boqiu was a little sinister, he still knew the kindness. Fang Xin was very polite. The two talked about some scriptures, but after some time, he was surprised to find that this young husband was really talented and knowledgeable.

I didn't know what was in my heart for a moment. After drinking some wine, the two sighed: "...I think about it now, I was ridiculous back then. As soon as possible, I would just study hard. However, this matter cannot be remedied. I am working hard now. I hope I can win a Juren this time and go to Beijing to get a Jinshi next year. My brother is so talented, so it is really amazing. You should go to Beijing together!"

Seeing him say this, Fang Xin laughed: "Of course, I hope so!"

As soon as he said that, a guy came outside and said, "Mr. Li, someone is looking for you!"

Fang Xin was a little surprised. When he went out, he saw a person. Although he was wearing casual clothes, he knew that he was not ordinary when he looked at it. He looked at it and said, "You are Li Rui?"

"That's right, I wonder what you're going to do?"

"According to Mr. Yan's order, I'll invite you to Qianbanjian Garden." This man looked like a torture officer or a soldier, and his tone was revealed.

"Mr. Yan? Could it be Mr. Yan Min?" Fang Xin didn't know where Qian Banjian Garden was.

“That’s right.”

Fang Xin thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I'll come right away."

When I returned to the room, I saw Ning Boqiu’s strange color. I didn’t care about it at the moment and said, “Brother Ning, just eat it, I will change my clothes and go back.”

As he said that, he changed into a new blue shirt. This blue shirt is just made of silk, but it is simple and generous. It is so elegant and elegant when worn.

Ning Boqiu looked gloomy and asked, "Do you know Qianfanjianyuan? Otherwise, I will take you there for you?"

"No need, the person who comes will lead the way." Fang Xin paused and said, "At this time, he was already a little regretful. He decided to stop the matter. Ning Boqiu was not a friend. His spiritual sense just now keenly felt his jealousy, and even a little annoyed because of his refusal.
Chapter completed!