Bai Banxia frowned, thought for a while and said: "Let him take the exam according to the rules. If he passes the exam, it is his own ability. If he fails, he will give up and go to an ordinary academy to study until his level improves."
She didn't want to reject Qi Zhen's kindness, but in her heart she didn't want to open this kind of back door for Xiaoyu. How could she cherish something that she didn't get through her own efforts?
Although Xiaoyu is very sensible, she still doesn't want this little thing to leave bad habits for Xiaoyu.
Once a person develops a habit of relying on something, it is difficult to break it.
And if he went in through the back door and was laughed at by his classmates, would he be able to raise his head?
"The entrance exam is a bit difficult, and it's not during the exam time now," Qi Zhen explained.
"Since you are selling favors, let's sell you a chance to take the exam. If you fail, you can go to another academy. If you pass the exam, Xiaoyu himself will feel no guilt even if he is criticized by others." Bai Banxia said.
Qi Zhen nodded, "Okay, it's up to you, I'll arrange the time."
The next day, Qi Zhen came back and told Xiao Yu about going to Bailu Academy to take the exam. He said that the opportunity to take the exam was obtained for him just after Qi Zhen and Bai Banxia got married, so Xiao Yu still had time to review.
of.
"Xiaoyu, don't be nervous. Just do your best. It's a good thing if you pass the exam. If you don't, we have other academies." Bai Banxia consoled her.
Qi Zhen looked at her quietly, "You are trying to persuade your brother not to be nervous now. Didn't you arrange the exam?"
"Don't worry, sister, I will try my best." Xiaoyu never talks much, but he is smart, as he could copy discount coupons and make a profit from the price difference before.
After he finished speaking, he didn't waste much time and went back to study. After that, he hardly left the house except for eating for several days.
"It would be great if your brother Erlang was here, and he could give some guidance to Xiaoyu." Zhang Lingzhi said worriedly.
Bai Banxia blinked at her mother, "Brother Erlang can't give advice to our Xiaoyu. Mom, even though Xiaoyu is young, he is well-founded and has better knowledge than Brother Erlang."
Zhang Lingzhi looked surprised, "Really? Then we can have another scholar in our family!"
"There are not enough scholars. I heard that the students who enter Bailu Academy are the ones who, at worst, pass the examination." Bai Banxia said with a smile.
Zhang Lingzhi became happy and said, "Hurry up and get something to protect your eyes, something to replenish qi, blood and brain, and give it to the little fish."
"I know, I know."
Time passed so quickly, it was fifteen in a blink of an eye, and good news came from the Ministry of Punishment.
Du Kangcheng was accused of exploiting the common people and building the Notre Dame Temple regardless of the safety of the people in the northwest, resulting in the death and injury of many villagers in Fengshu Village in the northwest. However, after verification, Du Kangcheng did not oppress the people. Even Prince Ping and the prefect Yin Shan testified that Du Kangcheng discovered
During the earthquake, towns in the northwest were notified, which reduced casualties and property losses.
In addition, Qi Zhen helped collect evidence to prove that Maple Tree Village did not suffer heavy casualties as claimed, and that the natural disaster was something Du Kangcheng could not prevent, but he did his best to rescue and compensate the victims.
So Du Kangcheng was acquitted, but the emperor didn't like him very much after all, so he demoted his official position and sent him to Lingnan as a county magistrate.
I was demoted from a patrol officer to a county magistrate, and I still went to take up the post in remote Lingnan. This is a very serious demotion.
But no one dared to intercede for him. It would be good if he could still be alive.
"A local official has to return to Beijing to report on his duties after serving for three years. It would be better for him to leave Beijing for these three years." Qi Zhen came back and told Bai Banxia and Du Hui about the situation.
Du Hui knelt down with a puff, "Thank you, Prince Ping. Without your help, it would be difficult for my father to clear his name."
"You don't have to kneel to me. I didn't do anything. If you want to thank me, just thank him. When the earth moved, he made the right choice and put the people first, otherwise no one could save him." Qi Zhen said.
Bai Banxia pulled Du Hui up, "You can say thank you, but you can't kneel down, otherwise you won't be friends anymore."
"I know." Du Hui stuck out his tongue and wiped the corners of his eyes. Finally, he was fine.
She and Bai Banxia went to the Criminal Department, and soon Du Kangcheng was released from there. He was a little thinner, but he seemed to be in good spirits, so he probably didn't suffer much.
Du Hui understood at a glance that Qi Zhen should help with the ceremony. Now that there were only two princes left, the Ministry of Punishment had to give him face.
She wanted to say thank you again, but Bai Banxia glared at her and she didn't dare to say anything.
"Dad, it's finally okay." She pulled Du Kangcheng and said.
Du Kangcheng also felt like he was surviving a disaster. He touched his daughter's head and said, "It's okay. Dad made you worry."
Then he bowed to Bai Banxia and Qi Zhen, "Thank you both for your help, and thank you for taking care of Xiaohui."
Qi Zhen raised his hand to stop his movement and said: "It's still what I said to your daughter. If you want to thank you, just thank you for making the right choice when the earthquake happened. You put the people first, otherwise no one will save you.
I can’t help you.”
Du Kangcheng felt sad in his heart. He had hesitated at that time. It was not that he didn't want to care about the lives of the people, but he was just afraid that the information would be inaccurate. He would become the mastermind of spreading rumors and be blamed by the superiors.
Fortunately, he didn't care so much for the safety of the people, otherwise he wouldn't be standing here today.
Du Kangcheng was leaving for his new post in three days and could not attend Bai Banxia's wedding. He congratulated the two of them in person and told Du Hui that he could not take her with him.
"I will go wherever dad goes. If I don't leave, the Du family will marry me to that nasty person." Du Hui said anxiously.
Du Kangcheng was taken aback and asked hurriedly. Du Hui, with red eyes, told the Du family's arrangements.
"Dad will handle this matter. You can't go to Lingnan. You can't afford to delay your marriage in three years. Just follow Princess Ping and let her help you arrange a marriage." Du Kangcheng said solemnly to Bai Banxia again.
salute.
"Doctor Bai, if you don't mind it, you can appoint Xiaohui as your adopted sister and arrange an ordinary family for her. She doesn't want to be a noble or an official, as long as she is sincere to him."
"Okay." Bai Banxia agreed.
When they first met, she was an ordinary peasant girl, and Du Hui was a lady from an official family. Du Hui didn't mean to look down on her at all. She was simple-minded and enthusiastic towards others. Why wouldn't she dislike such a foster sister?
Du Hui will be seventeen soon. If she goes to Lingnan, she will be twenty when she returns to Beijing to get married in three years.
If you marry someone locally, you may never see them again in this life.
"No, Dad, I don't trust you." Du Hui started to cry.
"What do you worry about, Dad? Can you do laundry and cook or help Dad solve cases? You are weak. If you get sick, Dad will have to take care of you. If you are really filial, you should stay in the capital and marry a good husband.
Son-in-law, let him hold his grandson when he comes back." Du Kangcheng laughed at the end.
Du Hui pestered Du Kangcheng for a long time, but Du Kangcheng had made up his mind, and his decision was right.
"Mr. Du, wait until I deliver some medicine to you tomorrow so that you can be protected on your journey." Bai Banxia said.
"Thank you, Doctor Bai." Du Kangcheng said gratefully.
