The two of them sat across from each other and chatted, and the topic couldn't be separated from the original exploration of the secret, which was very sad.
The original Xiaoliuyi, two dead, two injured and two gone, was completely broken up. When talking about this, both of them felt a little depressed. Times have changed and they are living in despair.
So he changed the subject, "Xiao Yi, we are the only two people left alive in Pucheng now. I won't hide it from you. After the lockdown is over and the old man has calmed down, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay here anymore and will have to go out for a run."
If you run away, you will probably have to stay in the capital for a long time.
This time, my old man is really angry with me. He is angry that I am several years older than you and still don’t know how to advance or retreat. But I am also miserable. The reason why I joined you is actually for some other reasons..."
Lou Xiaoyi asked, "What's the reason? I also feel that you and I are not familiar with each other, so we just got together like this? Third brother, what is your purpose? Recruit him from the truth!"
Li Sanlang was very embarrassed, "I feel ashamed to say it, but I was entrusted by others. Let's talk about this later. You will understand it soon!"
But Xiao Yi, you and I also know a little bit about it. Is there something wrong with Third Brother this time?
Even so! If I'm not in the house later, you won't be able to find anyone!"
Lou Xiaoyi is not polite. Talking to scholars requires a lot of twists and turns, but talking to businessmen does not. You owe me a favor. If you find a way to pay it back, everyone will be relaxed.
"You also know that there will be an exam this summer, and there will be competition among talented people. My mother wants me to pass the exam, otherwise I will marry a wife and have children, and will not be free!
It didn't matter at first. Although I'm not particularly talented, I haven't read books in vain for more than ten years. It's probably not difficult to take a simple essay test. But since the last cave carving disaster, I feel really uneasy and confused.
If you don’t belong, you might lose control on the spot. If the young master of the Lou family fails the exam, I don’t know how many people will talk about it!”
Li Sanlang nodded, "What Xiao Yi is saying is that I just have something to remind you. As far as I know, the poor and sour people in Pucheng are probably going to join forces to cause trouble, just to target our cave rescue.
He used official power, used public weapons for private purposes, and planned to submit a letter to the Academic Affairs Master.
Among the eight of us, it doesn’t matter to anyone else, and we don’t take the exam for writing papers. We can do whatever they want. You are the only one who is different. You have the status of a scholar. There will be another big exam this summer, so..."
Li San laughed, "Of course! Who told you to hit someone on the head with a brick and make them look embarrassed?"
Lou Xiaoyi suddenly realized that it was this guy who was secretly stirring up trouble.
"Is this person still in Pucheng? How dare he collude in such a secret way?"
Li San shook his head, "He's very good at it! The old lady in your mansion told him to suppress his fame for a few years, but it turns out that this Suan Ding is also a capable person, and somehow he got in touch with Lin Xiao, the magistrate of Lanwei County.
-Sister, I was recommended by Lanwei County and have already gone to the prefecture and county.
Those who stayed here to cause trouble were all his sour friends, but he picked them all cleanly.
Xiao Yi, this person should not be underestimated, he has a deep mind, if you want to deal with him, do it now and deal with him once and for all!"
Lou Xiaoyi was a little speechless. He didn't know that his mother had such a trick afterward!
In the eyes of a poor scholar, this is bullying, collusion with powerful people, and heinous crimes; but from Lou Xiaoyi's perspective, what he sees is the caring heart of a mother!
Is it even necessary to say which side your ass sits on? How hypocritical a son must be to stand on the so-called side of justice?
Li Sanlang continued: "Every summer, the local government sets its own exam questions. In Pucheng, the governor and Xuedao discuss it together. Only the two of them know about it. It is sealed in the treasury and soldiers guard it day and night. It is impossible for others to know. !”
Seeing Lou Xiaoyi looking at him quietly, Li San smiled, "Of course, we are not outsiders, it's okay to want to know!
There is no need to worry about this, Xiao B. Leave it to me. I will set the questions in previous years. Three days before the exam, I need time to deal with it. I will definitely send the questions to my house one to two days before the exam!
You haven't asked me, and I haven't helped you either. I will give you a banquet before the exam to make your career stronger!"
Lou Xiaoyi laughed and said, "Third brother, since it is so convenient, why don't you take the exam yourself? It will be much more convenient to go out when you have a written certificate with you?"
Li Sanlang shook his head, "Me? Not appropriate!"
Among the upper class in Pucheng, the demand for petitions is not strong. As you know, there are only a few high-ranking families. Which family has its children making progress every year?
Besides, it’s just a written testimonial, not a diploma. It’s just a title that can’t be taken seriously because of the large number of admissions;
As a businessman of the Li family, the most important thing is that the goods are genuine and the means are available, but they are all within a certain limit. For someone like me who is not good at studying, you have to get a reputation as a document. Once someone makes trouble and accuses me of bribing the government, what will be lost? It’s more than what you get, so it’s meaningless.”
Lou Xiaoyi sighed, "The Li family knows how to advance and retreat. No wonder they have made their property so big! In fact, it doesn't matter if you go on the business route, you can live freely, and you are also a guest of the palace. If you go on the official career, I don't know how many years it will take. Only then can you step into the gate of the government office!"
Li San thought for a while, and probably felt that this young master of the Lou family was indeed very compatible, and there was also...
He told the truth, "The prince of the palace will not do this. He comes from a wealthy family and has no shortage of money. He only wants to climb up the ladder, so he is very strict in this regard!"
Lou Xiaoyi laughed, "It turned out to be..., but I see that Mr. Xuedao is usually very serious and serious, so I didn't want him to leak out like this!"
Li San disdainfully said, "The more serious he is on the surface, the more he is dirty in private. Otherwise, you would think that he is from a poor scholar and his family has no property. How can he marry a concubine with three or four bedrooms?"
The servants brought food and wine, which was different from what Lou Xiaoyi had imagined. It was not a big meal with wine and meat, but just some light snacks.
Li San suggested: "Why don't you find someone who can play music?"
Lou Xiaoyi laughed, "Third brother, in this situation, can you still find music players from outside? Can the old man of your house turn a blind eye?"
He has no interest in the music of this world, and his appreciation angle is completely different, but everyone likes it, and he can't act too out of the ordinary. It is just a way to adjust the atmosphere, but in this private situation It's not necessary, it's also a polite way of saying no.
But Li San insisted, "It's either from outside or from within the house. The old man won't say anything."
Guests and hosts do as they please. Li San said so, but there was no need to insist on it.
In the eating and drinking room, a graceful figure of Oona walked in holding a pipa, her face covered with gauze, hazy, and she swayed with every step, giving off a seductive aura.
Lou Xiaoyi is a careful person, and he found two things that were very unusual. One was the strange expression Li Sanlang showed when he saw this Le Ji, which seemed to be both disdain and helplessness.
For a normal musician, the most basic etiquette should be to salute the two people first, then ask for the music, and then perform.
This musical girl completely ignored such etiquette, found a stool to sit down, tuned the strings, and plucked the music...
Perhaps, this is the unique style of the richest family?
