Something that sounds mysterious means nothing. Lin Yutong sat on the couch behind the screen and listened silently. He and Fourth Master knew what it was when they heard it, and others were only afraid of seeing it and using it.
It won't take long to make it. Gunpowder was the first to appear on this land. However, people who value peace would never associate it with murder. Fireworks are festive, but the ratio has changed, and they have become a murder weapon.
.
However, according to Miao Zhuang, it seems that the Miao family does not know how to manufacture this thing at all. They only have finished products bought from foreigners. This was back in the time of his great-great-grandfather. But according to the map, these gunpowder should be hidden
It's inside the mountain. But with today's sealing technology and this gunpowder left in the mountain for so many years, can it be protected from moisture? But if this thing gets damp, it's useless.
After searching for it for so many years, families were ruined and their families were destroyed just because of this thing that had long since been scrapped.
It's really ironic to say it.
Fourth Master looked at Miao Zhuang and asked, "What about you? What do you want to do now?"
"Me?" Miao Zhuang shook his head, "I am being stared at by Jin Chengan and can't do anything. But what I want most is to rescue my parents and sister first."
"Do you know where they are being held?" Fourth Master asked again.
Miao Zhuang shook his head: "I don't know the specifics, but generally it should be in Liaodong. Not long after Liaodong sends a letter to Jin Chengan, he will talk to me and talk about the current situation of my parents to reassure me. So, I guess
, people are at the racecourse in Liaodong."
Fourth Master understood that what he said was not unfounded. Fourth Master did not rush to promise to save people, but only changed the subject and asked: "Why did he ask you to gain my trust?"
For the so-called treasure map, or for something else?
Miao Zhuang frowned, and after a long while he said: "I heard that the prince's eldest son, Brother Yuan, has entered the palace, but the emperor doesn't seem to be really optimistic about Brother Yuan. After all... the princess's child should be more likely."
Is this an early layout?
But if Miao Zhuang even knows this, does that mean that Jin Chengan's trust in Miao Zhuang is relatively high?
Miao Zhuang seemed to know what the Fourth Master was thinking. He had a wry smile on his face, "He is very good to me and even accepted me as his adopted son. I also know that besides not having much freedom, my parents should
I'm living a good life. You can scold me for being a thief and a father. But there are some things that I really can't do without doing them." He won't do it if he doesn't completely put himself at others' feet and let them trample on them at will.
He let himself go so easily. "As for the treasure map, I guess my parents don't have it. I guess he separated me from my parents, used my parents to threaten me, and then used me to threaten my parents.
I am in his hand. According to my father's temperament, if he really has it in his hand, it is impossible not to take it out. My life is the most precious to my parents. Therefore, I feel that we do not have it in our hands.
That so-called treasure map."
"Then he suspects that the treasure map is in my hands?" Fourth Master chuckled, "But how could he suspect me? When my mother died, I was still in swaddling clothes. No one around me was from the Miao family.
. Those dowries have been in his hands for more than ten years, and I don’t believe he hasn’t looked for them. He hasn’t even found them, so where did I know the treasure map?”
Miao Zhuang looked at Fourth Master, and he really didn't want to lie. But he didn't have it in his hand, his father didn't have it, and his aunt didn't have it in his hand. "Then does this treasure map exist? Could it be just hearsay?
"The legend of the book?" But if this is the case, what does the story that his father specially told him in the early years mean? The treasure must still be there. But where is the treasure map? Could it be that his father has given it to him, but he
not found?
The fourth master turned the cup in his hand: "If my guess is correct, there is indeed this treasure map. But the ones you have in your hands are probably not all. And if my biological mother also left it for me, then in my hand
It should not be complete. Only when we both find our own half and put it together can it be considered complete." He said, putting down the cup in his hand and spreading his hands, "To be honest, in my hand
There really is nothing there. Maybe it’s really hidden in some inconspicuous place, but I just didn’t find it.”
Miao Zhuang's brows furrowed even more tightly, and it took him a long time to say, "I understand." Then he hesitated for a moment before saying, "I will tell Jin Cheng'an about this guess when I get back."
This is to say hello to Fourth Master. Some information must be revealed from his mouth, otherwise, there is no way to make the other party believe it.
Fourth Master nodded: "That's how it should be."
After seeing off Miao Zhuang, Lin Yutong came out and asked, "Leaving?"
"Well!" Fourth Master stood up and stretched, "Anyone who can endure grievances and endure grievances should not be underestimated. Miao Zhuang's flexible temperament, it doesn't hurt to put it to use."
Lin Yutong generally did not raise objections to Fourth Master's decision. He only said: "When he finds the map, do you really plan to take it out?"
Fourth Master laughed: "If he finds his own share, he will immediately think of how to destroy it instead of taking it out. If Jin Chengan gets the map, his family's life will be really over."
What should we do with useless and hateful people?
As he spoke, the Fourth Master called out to Gui Wu, who was guarding outside, so he came in very quickly.
"You set off tonight and enter the city when the city gate opens. Go back and look at the warehouse..." Fourth Master whispered, "It's okay. No matter what they take, you don't say anything."
Gui Wu responded before turning around and going out.
"You are worried that someone will enter the warehouse and search again." Lin Yutong sighed, "Jin Chengan still doesn't give up."
It's not that he doesn't give up, he always feels that the more chips he has in his hand, the better.
Steaming taro and eating it with sugar is the simplest way to eat it. One person ate half of it and drank two bowls of porridge, and his stomach was almost full.
It wasn't until late in the night that Lin Yutong fell asleep when she suddenly heard the sound of a bird flapping its wings and flying away. She reluctantly opened her eyes and saw that the Fourth Master was indeed coming back from outside.
"I'm sending news again." Lin Yutong turned over and muttered.
The fourth master didn't dare to cover her with a quilt, fearing that the cold air on his body would freeze her. He pulled up another bed and wrapped it around him, and then said: "Tell people to keep an eye on Jin Cheng'an. When the news about Miao Zhuang comes back, he must still be there."
We have to send someone to ask Miao Kai. Without him to lead the way, where can we find Miao Kai?"
Lin Yutong suddenly realized. To put it bluntly, the fourth master didn't look like he wanted to give the treasure map to the other party. What else could he do to reveal such information? It turned out that he wanted Jin Chengan to lead him.
After getting into Fourth Master's bed, I hugged him and fell asleep again. At the end of the day, I didn't forget to promise Fourth Master, "Tomorrow I'll ask someone to make taro and meat for me to eat."
Fourth Master chuckled, patted her gently and fell asleep.
Taoist Master Luoxu is still somewhat famous. It used to be reserved for Prince Heng, but now it has been upgraded and he has become a royal official. And because the queen made a fuss, the emperor had no choice but to invite such a person, so this time, Xu Taoist priest was invited.
When the Taoist priest entered the palace this time, many people were staring at him.
Emperor Yongkang leaned on the soft pillow and took Taoist priest Xu's pulse. Then he frowned and took a deep look at the emperor. Then he looked at the queen and the prince, and then said: "I am overworked and depressed, so I can't sleep peacefully."
"If you work less and rest for a while, the dragon's body will naturally become healthy."
The queen raised her eyebrows. She would not simply think that Liaoxu would tell the truth in front of her and the prince. She didn't want to care about the emperor's dragon body now. But Liaoxu, if he used it well,
There was nothing gained. Didn't it mean that the emperor was overworked and couldn't sleep peacefully? Didn't it mean that he should work less and rest peacefully? In that case, what should we do this morning? She glanced at the prince and said softly: "
You still have to listen to the words of the Taoist Priest. No matter how many and big things are in the court, the dragon body is not as important. According to my concubine, it is better to ask the prince to come over and help you for a while."
As soon as these words came out, cold sweat began to break out on the prince's head. Power is something that cannot be taken for granted. This would be a taboo.
Emperor Yongkang's half-closed eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light.
The prince slowly knelt down and said, "I would like to go to the Great Ci'en Temple to pray for my father."
The queen turned back and looked at the prince with his head lowered in astonishment. Who was she planning for? How could he not know good from evil.
Mrs. Gan glanced at the prince, and the prince just raised his head and looked at Mrs. Gan pleadingly. Mrs. Gan sighed softly and whispered: "Ask the prince to go. This is also the child's wish."
The queen almost glared at Mr. Gan.
Lin Fanghua looked around, idly fiddled with the nails in her hands, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the prince is now an adult, and it's time for him to practice. You are still worried about who should be sent to inspect the river affairs. The prince is not the best person.
A good candidate?"
The queen looked at Lin Fanghua, wondering what she meant by helping her so much. But when she turned her head, she saw the prince's face slowly turning pale, and she became wary. She was afraid that Lin Fanghua had no good intentions. She glanced at Gan for help.
, but saw Mr. Gan sitting on the side with his eyes, nose and heart in mind, and no longer spoke.
She couldn't help but feel anxious. She changed her voice and said, "However, filial piety comes first, and the prince's prayers for His Majesty are the top priority. Regarding the river affairs... isn't there Yunyin?"
Mrs. Gan looked at the Queen angrily, this person changed so quickly. He turned around and dared to push Yunyin out.
Several ministers standing in the outer palace looked at each other. When did it become the turn of the women in the inner palace to take care of the affairs of the outer palace?
Although Concubine Chen was waiting in the royal study, with so many ministers coming in and out, no one heard Concubine Chen say even a few words about the government. How could the queen, who was always known for her virtues, be so anxious? Even a small talent dared to do so.
He was gesticulating in government affairs.
Emperor Yongkang waved his hand and asked Taoist Master Xu to go and make a prescription. He turned to look at the prince: "Your sister is from a girl's family. I don't worry about her going out. You'd better go there. The importance of river affairs,
You also know it. Just go ahead and do it. I will give you the right to do whatever is convenient for you. Let’s set off today.”
Jin Yunshun's hands and feet suddenly became cold. It doesn't matter what he wants. If he meets a 'mountain bandit and water bandit' outside the capital, can his life still be his? But the emperor has already said what he said, how can he be allowed to say it again?
He said half a word of no. He kowtowed obediently and said thanks: "My son, I will obey my father's orders."
Emperor Yongkang waved his hands to the queen and the prince, "You go down first. You also heard what Liao Xu said. I am not in serious trouble. Go ahead!"
The queen looked at Mrs. Gan again and saw that Mrs. Gan was still silent and did not speak. Then she lowered her head and slowly withdrew.
Emperor Yongkang's eyes turned around and looked at Lin Fanghua, "Get out too! How can you speak in court affairs?"
Lin Fanghua's face suddenly turned red. She was so embarrassed and angry that she was scolded like a slave in front of Mr. Gan. She wanted to make a few excuses, but she immediately shrank back when she saw the emperor's sinister eyes when he looked over.
After Lin Fanghua also went out, Mrs. Gan took out a soft pillow from under Emperor Yongkang and asked him to lie down flat and feel more comfortable: "In front of outsiders, at least save some face for her."
Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes and said, "Don't mean what you say. If I really want to give her a good face, you won't give me a good face later." After saying that, he didn't care what Mr. Gan thought, and just stood aside.
Taoist priest Liao Xu, who installed the statue, said: "Okay, there are no outsiders in this hall. Come closer and tell me what's going on?"
Dao Liaoxu let out a long sigh: "Your Majesty must also feel that you have suffered the sequelae of a kind of **."
The expression on Emperor Yongkang's face did not fluctuate much: "I did make a rough guess. How about it? Is there any way?"
Taoist Master Liaoxu nodded: "As long as we stay away from that thing, it won't be a problem. Just rest in peace and quiet for two months, and that's almost it."
He has to endure it for two months.
Emperor Yongkang's complexion slowly turned bad, "Is there any alternative medicine?"
Taoist priest Liao Xu lowered his eyelids and shook his head: "Your Majesty, it is better to take out the monster and give it to the old Taoist for safekeeping. This is not a good thing. Your Majesty's dragon body is important."
Emperor Yongkang's eyes flashed, and after a long while he said: "You can go down and rest first. You will stay in the palace during this period."
In response to Taoist Master Xu's suggestion, there was no response at all.
After Xu went out, Mrs. Gan said: "Since it is really not a good thing, you can't touch it anymore..."
"Then...even if I am rich all over the world, what's the fun in living?" Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes. When facing the Gan family, he no longer knew what embarrassment was. His voice immediately dropped and he whispered:
"Tell Xu to make two more batches of elixirs..."
Mr. Gan was silent for a long time, and then slowly nodded: "That's all! I know you have been feeling aggrieved these years... Humans only have such a short life, and even if they shout long live a thousand years all day long, who can really live for thousands of years?
To live long in this world..."
"You better understand me!" Emperor Yongkang sighed: "During this period, you can help handle the court affairs."
"Then I'll clean up the back hall and live here temporarily. If I can't deal with it, I'll come back to ask for His Majesty's advice." Gan covered Emperor Yongkang with the quilt, turned around and walked out.
Aunt He was waiting outside, and the master and servant were walking one behind the other.
"Master, Taoist Master Liaoxu is still waiting for your instructions." Aunt He looked around and saw that there was no one nearby, so she said in a low voice.
Mr. Gan said softly: "Mix in the antidote, only give half the amount."
Aunt He responded and said nothing.
But Gan stopped and said, "Ask Shi Zhongyu to deliver a message to Tongtong, and ask Tongtong to go to Da Ci'en Temple to pray for the emperor."
"Pray for blessings?" Lin Yutong immediately understood what Gan meant. The prince left the capital and she had to be a 'filial daughter'!
Shi Zhongyu smiled: "The scenery of Daci'en Temple is different from that of this hot spring villa. Just think of it as a change of place and a change of mood. It's boring to stay in the same place all the time."
Lin Yutong didn't care whether he was bored or not. It would be a good idea to go to Da Ci'en Temple. It just happened to find someone for Fourth Master to talk to and relieve his boredom. Those accomplished monks should have many topics in common with Fourth Master on the Buddhist path.
"Then pack up and leave." Lin Yutong agreed very neatly.
Daci'en Temple is the most famous temple in the Zhou Dynasty.
Although the temple is said to be poor, it depends on who you are comparing it to. After all, she is still a princess, and the temple also pays great attention to nobles. Even if it is a vegetarian, the cooking has a unique flavor.
She couldn't sit still if she was asked to sit here and chant sutras. On the contrary, it was the tofu shop in the temple that gave Lin Yutong a different interest. Every day, she grinded beans and made tofu with the monks in the temple, and listened to them chanting sutras.
She became quiet for no reason. Seeing that she was interested, Fourth Master followed the monk to fetch water from the spring in the valley every day. The soy milk cooked with the spring water did not have the fishy smell of beans, but had a sweet and refreshing taste.
The two used the tofu they made and offered it in front of the Buddha. They also sent the tofu to the palace to add food to Gan and Emperor Yongkang. Even Guo Changhe got a lot.
Lin Yutong could imagine what Guo Changhe would look like. He couldn't finish his own tofu, so who cares about tofu? Even the tofu made by the princess is still tofu.
The weather is getting colder, but Lin Yutong feels that the amount of tofu made by this tofu shop every day has suddenly increased a lot. And the amount is still increasing day by day.
"Is it because there are fewer and fewer fresh vegetables?" Lin Yutong asked the great monk in charge of the tofu shop.
The great monk shook his head: "Your Highness does not know something. Nowadays, there are many scholars who come to take exams in the temple, so the consumption will naturally be higher."
Lin Yutong suddenly realized that some poor students who couldn't afford to live in an inn came to the temple to stay. They helped the temple copy Buddhist scriptures in exchange for daily meals. Lin Yutong didn't understand why those dramas always said that they had to go to the temple to take exams for three days.
Years ago. But now we are used to such things. Many scholars can barely make up the money to travel to the capital, but when they arrive in the capital, food and accommodation are problems.
There is no money to go back. These people have no choice but to stay in the capital to make a living and save money. But when they have saved enough money, the next three years are almost over. You want to go back. This is the year of the competition again. You have to hold on to the exam again.
.
This is the current situation.
On this day, Lin Yutong and Fourth Master went out dressed in civilian clothes and went to Ci'en Town at the foot of the mountain.
Ci'en Town is only an hour away from the capital and is close to the Da Ci'en Temple. Therefore, this town is much more prosperous than other places.
The signs of restaurants and teahouses in the town are mostly related to temples. Many people are willing to have a meal in the town even if they can't afford the vegetarian food in the temple. So, if you ask carefully, all the vegetarian restaurants are always
I have a relative who has gone through many twists and turns and became a monk in the temple, and he must be a fire-headed monk who cooks in the kitchen. Otherwise, how else could this secret recipe for vegetarian food come about? Whoever makes it better will be in business.
More popular.
Today, Fourth Master and Lin Yutong took Guiwu and Sanxi to the largest vegetarian restaurant in town, Huai En Ju.
I don’t know whose favor I owe this name to.
I didn't ask for a private room, so I took a seat facing the window in the lobby. I casually ordered a few of the store's signature dishes and listened quietly to the sounds of the market.
The food was served very quickly. Lin Yutong moved his chopsticks and frowned as soon as the food was in his mouth. No wonder the vegetarian food here tastes so good. It turns out that it contains meat. The chicken and mushrooms were boiled, dried and ground into powder to use as chicken essence.
I'm just using it. No wonder the vegetarian dishes are more delicious than others. I can only say that this store is more cunning than others.
After two bites, Lin Yutong and Fourth Master stopped moving their chopsticks.
Lin Yutong asked Sanxi to go out and buy some vegetarian pancakes from a few stalls, then turned around to see Fourth Master looking towards the corner table at the far end of the lobby.
The feeling of this table is weird.
The person sitting at the top was a scholar in his twenties. The clothes on his body were washed white. Although there were no patches, it was obvious that his family was very poor. Seeing that his arm only touched the table, he was careful.
He raised his arms, as if he was afraid that the remaining oil stains on the table would get onto his body. This behavior immediately made people think that the clothes he was wearing were probably the only ones he could wear when going out.
Opposite him, sat a rich middle-aged man, wearing a ring on his hand, which made his chubby hands even harder to close. He was holding a teacup, his face neither smiling nor angry, pretending to be
The clothes on his body were made of silk and satin. Lin Yutong guessed that he was a businessman.
On both sides of the young man, on one side was a middle-aged man with a mustache, skinny and thin, wearing a robe made of fine cotton. Lin Yutong could not tell whether this man was the accountant or the master of the government.
The one with his back to Lin Yutong looked tall and round, and he was dressed in shorts. He was not a bodyguard but an escort.
This is really weird, there are four people at one table, four professions. How can this not make people look at them.
It is said that birds of a feather flock together. What is the situation with these four people?
Lin Yutong looked at Fourth Master and couldn't help but become interested.
Zhao Xun was sitting here, feeling a little annoyed. He could feel the eyes of others looking at him, which made him even more uncomfortable.
There was an eerie silence on the table, and he knew that they were all waiting for his answer.
"It's my honor that Mr. Zhang thinks highly of me." Zhao Xun said slowly, "But there are many talents in the imperial examination and there are many talents in the capital. I am not as confident as Mr. Zhang, and I think that I will definitely go to high school. So, I appreciate your kindness.
I appreciate it. I will thank Mr. Zhang for his kind words when I really go to high school one day."
Zhang Baocai blinked his mung bean eyes, and the fat on his face jumped twice. He seemed not to have expected Zhao Xun's rejection. He was stunned for a long time, and then a bit of anger appeared on his face: "Zhao Juren, you
Think about it. With my help, even if you fail in this subject, we will take the next subject. I will cover all your expenses. But if you miss me, this subject will not be allowed.
, you don’t even have the money to go back to your hometown. If I’m not wrong, you must be penniless now.”
When Lin Yutong heard this, he didn't understand. He looked at the Fourth Master and asked, "What is this for? Investing in advance?"
Fourth Master sighed: "I won't be surprised anymore." He nodded his chin towards the table, "Don't look at that table, the boss-like voice is the loudest. In fact, he is the one who doesn't take trouble. Caught between the two
Among the people, the one with the moustache is the master of the day. He is responsible for the two families. First, among these candidates, select those who are promising, most likely high school students, and from poor families, and then find others.
The person who paid the price was the middleman. From the time of the examination to the appointment, all expenses were paid by this businessman."
"What about this mustache?" Lin Yutong asked: "What benefits can he get?"
The fourth master smiled and said: "He is trying to find an obedient boss for himself and serve as a master for others. The big and round guy is the head catcher he is preparing for in the future. Do you understand?"
Lin Yutong suddenly realized that as long as he is a promising student, someone is willing to invest. Not only will he be given money, but also the team of officials in the future will be ready. As long as you are responsible for the exam, the rest will be taken care of by the people below.
Already.
But you are short-handed and soft-spoken! In this case, these officials will become pawns in the hands of others.
The Fourth Master sneered: "Such customs and habits have existed in all dynasties. There are relatively few people like this in the capital. Most of them have settled in their respective hometowns. From the moment they went out to take the exam, they stood behind
They have created a group of people who want to live dependent on them. If they really succeed in the exam, and they themselves have some skill, they can tear such a group of blood-sucking insects from their bodies. If the method is slightly less flaw, this official will be as good as the stage
Just like the government officials who perform in operas, they are just show-offs. They have no real power at all."
Lin Yutong's expression gradually became serious. Everyone said there was collusion between government and business, but such a form of collusion between government and business was quite solid. We had to be extremely cautious!
As he was talking, he heard a "clang" sound, which was the sound of a stool falling to the ground.
Lin Yutong followed the voice and looked over, seeing the scholar standing up with a cold face, throwing up his sleeves and walking away.
Fourth Master gave Guiwu a look, and Guiwu followed the scholar and walked out.
But the conversation at that table was transmitted intermittently.
The fat businessman, who was called Mr. Zhang by the scholars, may have felt that this news was a bit embarrassing, and complained: "I said to find a private room, but Zhao Xunfei didn't go. It looked like he would be poor for the rest of his life. I said, Mr. Hu, let's find another one."
Whether a person is good or not, why does he have to be the one? There are so many talented people in the world, so they don’t necessarily have to hang themselves from a tree. Such a tough-minded attitude that does not know how to appreciate others will be difficult to control in the future..."
Master Hu thought: You know nothing!
There are so many talented people in the world, but can you recognize them all? Do you know them all? Can you know if he has real talent and learning? Besides, do you think it’s so good to find a weakling? When you can’t help him
Some cried. He would rather find someone with a tougher temperament and someone who can stand up. No matter how smart and capable the master is, he still has to hide behind the scenes. Such high-profile matters have to be dealt with by the masters themselves.
It was really fun to see the master who kept looking at Master's face in public. He thought so in his heart, but with a warm smile on his face: "Mr. Zhang, don't worry, I said I have the confidence in my heart. Since
If we fall in love with him, how can we let him run away? Don't worry, he will have a place to stay tonight, but he may not have a place to live tomorrow. It doesn't matter if he doesn't agree, we can always find a way to get him to agree. You have money, but there is nothing you can do if you don't have money.
Something that can’t be done.”
Mr. Zhang suddenly burst into laughter: "Let's go back to the capital first. The dishes here are clear and watery, so what's the point?"
Master Hu then said to the big man opposite: "Lin Da, you stay." He said with a wink.
Lin Da stood up and saluted: "Don't worry, I guarantee it will be done properly."
Watching the three people leaving the restaurant, Lin Yutong's face couldn't look better. If such an official is really selected, the imperial court will be rotten from the bottom up.
After paying the money, the two of them got up, wandered casually in the street for a long time, and went up the mountain back to the temple. As soon as they entered the temple, they saw the monk Zhike standing by the door, chanting Amitabha in his mouth, but holding a Buddha in his hand.
With the greasy chicken legs, he had a bit of anger on his face, and said to Zhao Xun, who was standing opposite him with an embarrassed look on his face: "In a pure place of Buddhism, how can a donor...bring these...in...a sin! a sin! Amitabha.
"
Zhao Xun's face turned red, "Master! This is definitely not what I did. I'm not afraid of Master's jokes. I'm penniless and even if I'm greedy, I can't afford it."
The Zhike monk just showed a look of hesitation on his face. Lin Yutong heard the sound of footsteps and turned around to see a stout woman coming in holding two handfuls of chicken feathers with dust and blood. From a distance, she saw the chicken feathers in the monk's hand.
The chicken drumstick jumped over with a roar, "I said, why are my big flowers missing? It turns out that they all got into the bellies of you meat-and-wine monks. What kind of Buddha are you chanting? You talk about compassion, but you act like this
The killer..."
The monk Zhike sang the Buddha's name again, but did not explain it to the woman. He only looked at Zhao Xun a little angry, "The poor monk thought that the donor was just greedy for food and drink, so he was disrespectful to the Buddha. Unexpectedly, he even stole their property. The small temple is really
I can't tolerate you. The donor should leave quickly... to save the Buddha from being offended."
Zhao Xun's face suddenly turned purple with anger: "Master, although I am poor, I am also a scholar and I know etiquette, justice and shame. You have really wronged a good man by deciding the case like this."
The monk Zhike shook his head: "The young monk didn't believe it at first, but Donor Li, who lives in the same room as the benefactor, saw with his own eyes that the benefactor secretly ate meat in the temple... So what do you mean?"
Li Shizhu?
Zhao Xun's complexion suddenly turned pale.
The monk who knew the guest waved his hand: "Donor Li and you, the benefactor, have always been close. His words must not be false."
While they were talking, a young man came out from behind the side hall and bowed to Zhao Xun: "Brother Zhao, you cannot lie in front of the Buddha. I can't help you."
Zhao Xun pointed at Li Shizhu: "Okay, okay! Li Shizhu, you are so good! How much money did you receive from that man named Hu to do such a shameful thing!"
There was a bit of anger on Li Shizhu's face: "Brother Zhao, you are looking down on me! How can I buy him with just a few dollars?"
Zhao Xun wanted to speak, but he didn't expect the woman to rush over and hug the box at Zhike Monk's feet without letting go: "You stole my chickens, and this box was used as a mortgage. When will you pay back the money? This box
When will I return it to you?"
It turned out that Zhi Ke Monk had moved all Zhao Xun's luggage out of this box. In the scholar's box, except for two rags, there were books. When the imperial examination was about to take place, anything could be thrown away, but books could not be thrown away.
Zhao Xun quickly stopped him: "Auntie, I really didn't steal your chicken."
But the woman looked at Li Shizhu: "Your classmates said you stole it, and you still want to be a gangster!" After saying that, she slapped her thighs, sat down on the ground and cried, "Who is the one who kills with a thousand cuts, or is he a scholar?
I have never seen a scholar who steals chicken and eats it in the temple..."
The tune was winding and winding, and after a while, many people gathered.
Li Shizhu took out a bunch of copper coins from his body and gave it to the woman, "Madam, this classmate of mine was just confused for a moment. Please forgive me. I've compensated you with the money. Please return the box to him. But you can't do this for this."
Something can ruin a person's bright future, right?"
The woman weighed the money in her hands, then she stopped crying and pushed the box over: "You still look like a scholar in this life, but you are not like that... you look like a dog, but you are pregnant."
It’s a black one… Oops! He’s still a scholar.”
Li Shizhu smiled, a trace of complacency flashed in his eyes, then turned around with a sad look on his face, and handed the box to Zhao Xun: "Brother Zhao, although we have a close personal relationship, right and wrong, this is the bottom line I stick to. There is no righteousness to destroy a relative.
He is not qualified to be an official!"
"That's good!" Someone nearby yelled, followed by cheers from all over.
Lin Yutong and Fourth Master silently watched Li Shizhu's performance. It had to be said that except for his bad conduct, this person was better than Zhao Xun in other aspects. He was full of scheming and means, and the key was to be ruthless. To his friends,
It can be used as a ladder to climb up. This is because he knows that there is a princess living in Daci'en Temple, so he wants to use public opinion to manage his reputation. As long as the princess knows his reputation, even if he cannot pass the exam, as long as there is a noble person to support him,
It is also possible to become an official by raising people.
Fourth Master and Lin Yutong walked over and saw the monk who was about to salute, Sanxi gave him a wink and stopped him.
"Your name is Li Shizhu?" Fourth Master asked.
Seeing the extraordinary bearing of the couple approaching, Li Shizhu hurriedly raised his hands and said, "I wonder who the virtuous couple are?"
Before the Fourth Master could say anything, someone on the side shouted: "Look, everyone came up to fawn over the scholar who knew he was going to pass the exam. Why didn't anyone ask about the scholar who stole the chicken? He still has to have good character!"
Li Shizhu had a modest smile on his face: "Thanks to everyone, I will treat you to a drink on the day of high school." After saying that, he looked at Zhao Xun: "Do you think so, Brother Zhao?"
Lin Yutong didn't wait for Zhao Xun to answer, and sneered, "I don't know if he can go to high school." She looked at Li Shizhu up and down, "You... I can tell you now, Jinke... has no chance with you!"