"This is He Haolin's home?"

A small courtyard, four shabby houses, He Haolin is a fifth-grade official, his rank is not low, so he lives in a place like this?

A passerby passed by, and Li Xun grabbed him and asked: "My dear friend, is this the home of Dr. He Haolin from the Imperial College?"

"It's Dr. He's residence."

Li Xun said with a look of disbelief: "Does a fifth-grade official live in such a miserable place?"

This passerby was wearing a blue brocade robe with patterns painted on it. He was a low-level official in the government. He looked at Li Xun a few times and saw that he was dressed in an extraordinary way. He was followed by more than a dozen young and strong men. He knew at a glance that his origin was not simple.

.

"Little brother, you don't know something. Dr. He is very honest and self-disciplined, and has a very good reputation in the court. He has served in the Imperial College for decades and educated thousands of scholars, many of whom are already high-ranking officials.

After these disciples became prosperous, they wanted to pay back their mentor with money and treasures, but He Haolin sternly refused."

Li Xun glanced at him suspiciously: "Are you familiar with He Haolin? You know a lot about him."

"How can I, a villain, have a relationship with Dr. He?"

The green-robed official shook his head: "These things are known to everyone in the court. If you ask anyone at random, you will get such an answer. There is no deception on my part."

After saying that, the young official in green bowed his hands and said goodbye.

Li Xun still didn't believe it. The salary of officials in the Jin Dynasty was not low. He congratulated Haolin for being an official of the fifth rank. He could earn at least thirty taels of silver per month. Even if he could not live a wealthy life, he would definitely not be like this.

After walking in, there was no one in the yard. From the room on the far left, there was the aroma of vegetables. They must be having dinner. Li Xun walked to the house on the far right, opened the door and took a look. It was someone who lived there.

The bedroom is not large in space and is simply furnished but very neat. The house next to it is also a bedroom. These two houses should be the living quarters of He Haolin and his son. He walked to the third house and pushed it open to take a look inside.

, Li Xun sighed deeply and silently closed the door again.

This third house was full of all kinds of calligraphy and painting books. He was an upright official and liked to collect all kinds of calligraphy and painting books. At this moment, Li Xun finally understood why He Haolin, a fifth-grade official, lived in such poverty.

Already.

"Husband, we have a guest at home."

A woman in her thirties came out carrying bowls and chopsticks. She was stunned when she saw Li Xun and others, and then shouted into the room. She thought Li Xun and others were friends of the husband, He Tingxuan.

"Who will come to me at this time?"

He Tingxuan responded and walked out of the house. When he saw Li Xun and others, his face suddenly darkened, he let his wife enter the house, and then closed the door.

"When are you looking for me?"

He Tingxuan showed no fear when facing Li Xun's group. With this courage alone, Li Xun already had a good impression of this person.

Li Xun looked at him and said quietly: "Can't you guess who I am?"

Although He Tingxuan has never met Li Xun, he has indeed guessed his origin.

After looking at Li Xun and the dozen or so aggressive young men around him, He Tingxuan's expression changed several times and he turned to look at the kitchen. His family members were all inside.

"I, He Tingxuan, did it. Since I dare to do it, I am not afraid of your revenge. I just hope that you will not harm my family."

Li Xun stretched out his thumb and said with a cold smile: "Li Xun admires your courage, but I really don't understand that it is illegal to damage other people's property without authorization. You are also a court official, how can you break the law?"

He Tingxuan said with a serious face: "As a court official, how can I know and break the law? After I left you, I went to Jingzhao Mansion to surrender, wrote the incriminating document, signed it, and Mr. Jingzhao Yincheng sentenced him to

I was imprisoned for one month, and I was allowed to go home and bring my own clothes and bedding. As soon as I had dinner, I went to Jingzhao Mansion."

Li Xun smiled bitterly and had nothing to say. At this time, the anger in his heart was gone. Although the two met for the first time, Li Xun could see that He Tingxuan, like his father He Haolin, was very upright.

A person must also be a good official.

"Master, shall we take action?"

A servant approached Li Xun and asked in a low voice.

"Hit him. We don't agree here. Let's go!"

Li Xun shook his head, raised his hand to touch his heart, said this, then turned around and left silently.

The servants were in a daze, confused by Li Xun's actions, and followed their young master away without thinking.

He Tingxuan frowned, wondering why Li Xun left suddenly.

"Husband, why are you doing this?"

He Tingxuan's wife came out, and behind her stood several children, two boys and two girls. The oldest was eleven or twelve years old, and the youngest was only five or six years old.

He Tingxuan shook his head, not wanting to argue with his wife, and looked at his children: "Since my father has been away for a few days, you must listen to your mother at home. Don't be lazy and forget about your studies because of my departure."

"Yes, father."

It was obvious that He Tingxuan had a very strict upbringing, and the children all obeyed their father's instructions.

"Go and pack my clothes. I will report to Jingzhao Mansion tonight."

The wife advised: "Husband, it's getting late, so we'd better go tomorrow!"

He Tingxuan was originally in a bad mood, but now when he heard what his wife said, he suddenly became furious: "How can a man break his word? Stop talking nonsense and go quickly."

The wife had no choice but to pack the clothes.

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When Li Xun returned home, Li Mancang was sitting in the living room drinking tea. When he saw his son coming back, he quickly came over to ask.

Li Xun explained the matter again, and Li Mancang thought for a moment, and finally nodded: "That's fine, one more thing is worse than one less thing."

The next day, Li Xun didn't have to go to the palace to go to class, but he had a long sleep. Wang Anjiu's leg was broken. This kind of internal disease could not be cured in a few months, and he was so old.

The recovery was slower. Li Xun was very happy when he thought of this.

Unexpectedly, when it was almost noon, the eunuch from the palace came, and Li Yi asked Li Mancang and his son to have lunch with her.

Li Mancang and Li Xun's father and son arrived at Li Yi's place. Food was already placed on the table. Zhao Xun was also there. They all sat down to eat. Li Xun took a few bites and said with a smile: "Aunt, this food is not as good as yours."

Eat it!”

Li Yi smiled: "It's not easy to eat the food cooked by my aunt."

Li Mancang spoke at this time, put aside what happened yesterday, and then whispered: "Sister, whether you can be knighted or not, I think that is indifferent. Sister, you should talk to the emperor. The matter of knighthood still counts.

Come on!"

After listening to his younger brother's words, Li Yi put down the chopsticks in his hands and said with great displeasure: "Third brother, what are you talking about? Do you think that the matter of the title of nobility is only your matter? What about Concubine Chen's siblings?

Brother, you have been defeated in many battles and have nothing to lose. How can you rely on her sister's relationship to become a general? You are my only relative and only brother. Isn't it okay to be granted the worst county baronetship?

?”

Li Mancang was overwhelmed by Li Yi's momentum. He lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

Li Yi glanced at Li Xun and said softly: "Now you and Gou'er are the only two people left in the Li family. You are my natal family. I not only want you to have a reputation, but also give you power. You can't
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