Chapter 251: Palace Selection
The next day, the exam results were released, and a piece of brightly colored red paper was pasted on the bulletin board. On the bulletin board, there were very few names on the black and gold questions. According to a rough estimate, there are about two to three thousand people who participated in the exam this year, and the list There are only about three hundred names.
Except for the first place, the names of the others are stacked together, and you need to look carefully to find your own name.
Everyone was scrambling for red eyes, and those who managed to squeeze in but didn't see their names could only beat their chests and think about taking the exam next year or going home to farm.
Those who passed the exam cheered happily on the spot. The probability of being one in a hundred naturally made people jealous.
Jinshi still had three days to prepare for the imperial examination, so Xu Ziqiao was not in a hurry to see it, but Li Ji felt that he didn't want to see it and was not bothered, but when others informed him that he was on the list, he immediately rushed to the inn Shared the good news with Xu Ziqiao.
"Brother Xu! I've heard people say that you are the Huiyuan of this year! You already accounted for two of the three yuan. It seems that you are very close to Feihuang Tengda!" Li Ji's heart could fly to the sky at this moment, Nothing excites him more than being on the list.
In contrast, Xu Ziqiao was much calmer, "Don't talk too soon, what are
you doing so happily ." I can only get the top three, and I will honor my ancestors in this life." Li Ji jumped up and down happily when he said that, completely forgetting whether the palace examination was the first choice.
It is actually a joyful thing to be admitted to the Gongshi. Xu Ziqiao was so calm, and he could understand Li Ji's mood, so he didn't continue to pour cold water on him, but just glanced at him and shook his head helplessly.
"Hey, sister-in-law, I'm happy to have passed the exam. I'll treat you to some snacks!" Li Ji grabbed a handful of melon seeds and licked them. You know, if you can get into the top three, you will have a subsidy in your life.
"Don't think too much about the money you have on your body. The Hou Mansion has helped us a lot during this time. She went to the Hou Mansion to give gifts." Xu Ziqiao also took an apple and wiped it, and took a bite.
"Why is my sister-in-law going out at this time? Brother Xu, I didn't mean you. Although that Qi Zhengxi looks as good as you, but his family is huge, you have to take good care of your sister-in-law." Li Ji muttered a few words, seeing Xu Ziqiao After the color got worse, he quickly closed his mouth, "No, he didn't mean that to me. You see, you are already a member of the elite anyway, and you must not be far from the champion. By then, you may not be as good as the second generation ancestor. That's not right."
Looking at Li Ji with apologetic smiles, Xu Ziqiao didn't care to talk to him, and now he was indeed inferior to Qi Zhengxi, but he wouldn't hand over Lin Huiru to others.
"You don't need to meddle in your own business. If you have the time, you should go back and read more books. You have already reached this point if you get embarrassed in the imperial examination. It would be a pity to fail." Xu Ziqiao said, putting the apple that he had bitten into On one side, turned around and went to the window, opened the window and looked down.
"Brother Xu, I really made a mistake just now, don't mind, I will definitely change it in the future, not to mention I don't know who my sister-in-law is, don't you know?" Li Ji felt cold behind his back, and quickly joined in Apologize in the past.
At this moment, Lin Huiru, who was sitting in Pingyang Hou's mansion, sneezed twice in a row, and Qi Zhengxi couldn't help frowning, "But did
you catch the wind and cold?" , to express my gratitude for your kindness for helping me many times in the past few days." After Lin Huiru finished speaking, she opened one of the wooden boxes.
There was a set of cosmetics neatly placed inside, and some things were too modern in design and she didn't put them in, "I believe Madam will understand the usefulness of these things after seeing them, and this is the perfume that was popular in the capital some time ago, so I don't have much to prepare." I hope you don't dislike such a small gift."
"Miss Lin, this is not a gift for me, but a gift for my mother." Qi Zhengxi said helplessly, but his eyes lit up, after all, the market price of this thing is more than a thousand taels, Lin Hui As in the past, he was the one who bargained with dozens of taels, how could he easily take out two sets of rare things, "But this perfume is too expensive, I can pass on other things on my behalf."
"The other day I saw that my son was worried about what to give, and I have received a lot of favors these days, so I wanted to help you reduce your worries. As for this perfume... I hope you don't want to pursue it." Lin Huiru suddenly I feel that she seems to have a wicked intention, so it's a little strange to give things to my mother and aunt... "I'm sorry that
I've worked so hard for so long, but I don't have a single thing?" up.
Lin Huiru was slightly embarrassed. She really didn't know what to give a man. Seeing her embarrassed look, Qi Zhengxi stopped teasing her, "Don't take it to heart, Miss Lin, it's just a joke, and I There is nothing lacking or liking, so I won't bother Miss Lin. My mother and aunt must be very happy when they see these things." She didn't mean to make
Qi Zhengxi's family members happy!
At this moment, Lin Hui Ru suddenly felt aggrieved that could not be articulated with a hundred mouths, but Qi Zhengxi kept leading the topic away.
"By the way, I heard that Miss Lin's husband is this year's Huiyuan, congratulations." Qi Zhengxi didn't expect that their Marquis Mansion would win over a Huiyuan.
Lin Huiru was also taken aback for a moment. She originally wanted to watch the rankings with Xu Ziqiao to celebrate after going to the meeting, but she didn't expect Qi Zhengxi to cheer her up first.
But it's certainly something to celebrate.
"Thank you for reminding me, because there are so many people, we haven't had time to see it yet. With the words of my son, it can make the body less crowded." Lin Huiru hurriedly thanked.
"I also want to thank you. The power in the court is gradually leaning towards the princes. If we can have talented people to protect your majesty, our court will be more prosperous." Although Qi Zhengxi was being polite, Xu Ziqiao had defected to them in Pingyang. It is indeed a great joy to get a future Yijia in the Hou Mansion.
Lin Huiru waved her hand, "I'm just a girl, it's good for my son and my husband to talk about these things freely, I'm afraid it's difficult to talk about court affairs with my son."
"That's right, how did Miss Lin choose her shop?" Qi Zhengxi nodded thoughtfully, and asked with a helpless smile. How could he talk about court affairs with women? Even though Lin Huiru was smart, it would be unrefined.
Chapter 252 Gifts
"To tell you the truth, business in the capital is really difficult, and I wouldn't let go of the shop here. Thinking about it this way, I'd better go to a remote place. After all, no matter how remote it is, this is still the capital." Speaking of it, Lin Huiru felt a little panicked, and it was really difficult to do business in the capital. Now he is not trapped by money, but it is difficult because he has no shop.
After hearing this, Qi Zhengxi smiled, "It seems that Miss Lin and I are in the same embarrassment." "My
son will have trouble finding a shop, let alone us." Lin Huiru shook her head, I sighed deeply in my heart.
"No, the shop can be chosen, but I think the same tea is not attractive. If you don't say that this is a shop under the name of the Hou Mansion, I'm afraid there will be no business at all, but this time you do business with your own reputation. It's not a bright thing either." Qi Zhengxi was worried about this, he didn't have much business acumen.
After hearing this, Lin Huiru's eyes lit up, "I don't know where your shop is, sir, how about we cooperate? You provide the place, and I provide the formula and method. 50 to 50 percent." 50 to 50 percent is already her biggest
concession up.
Hearing what she said, Qi Zhengxi also raised his eyebrows, "Are you planning to sell milk tea?" "
Sell some milk tea and snacks, which are definitely not available in shops. If the prince thinks it's not right, I can also make hot pot." Skewers and barbecue business." In order to fight for this opportunity, Lin Huiru can be regarded as revealing his family fortune.
"Barbecue?" Qi Zhengxi has heard of hot pot skewers, and he tasted it when he was in Zhengyang Town. The taste is indeed fresh, but he doesn't know what this barbecue is.
Lin Huiru rubbed her chin, and her eyes lit up again, "It's a very suitable and delicious thing for summer. If my son wants to taste it, I'm planning to celebrate it with my husband today."
"It sounds like they are roasting things with fire? Like the Mongolian people?" As a nobleman, Qi Zhengxi would of course participate in some royal activities and the like. He had also tasted delicacies from other places, but almost none of them were suitable for him. Chinese taste.
However, he found out that the milk tea and barbecue are both Mongolian things. As a Han, Lin Huiru can improve both of these things.
"It's almost the same, but when I make it, it's much more delicious than the Mongolian ones. If you don't mind, you can come and have a meal with us tonight." Lin Huiru thought for a while, the inn must not She will be allowed to make an open fire, so she can only take advantage of the present and find a piece of wasteland to do it.
"If I remember correctly, open flames are needed, and open fires are prohibited in the capital." Qi Zhengxi kindly reminded. ââThis sentence is like a blow to the head, even if Lin Huiru thinks about it. It is a dry and hot summer. If there is a spark, no matter the remote forest or the capital, most houses are made of wood. If it
burns...
can not imagine.
"This is a little troublesome..." Lin Huiru rubbed the center of her brows with a headache. If she couldn't see the open fire often, she might not be able to open a barbecue shop if she wanted to.
"If Miss Lin wants to do it, you can come to the Hou Mansion. Milk tea is already very delicious. I think the ladies in the capital will like it very much. It would be great to get Miss Lin and you to help the beast. The 50-50 share is for Miss Lin. It's a bit of a loss to say, I'm just offering a place and people, three points is enough." Qi Zhengxi opened his mouth to excuse Lin Huiru, on the other hand, he really couldn't think of what to do with roasted meat tricks.
Hearing what Qi Zhengxi said, Lin Huiru wanted to kowtow to this living Buddha, especially after seeing the location of this shop, she was even more excited beyond words.
This place is in a bustling city, and it is a bustling place that cannot be bustling anymore. On the left and right are places selling jewelry and rouge, and across the street are all kinds of restaurants and snack shops. Lin Huiru can already imagine counting money in this place. Hand cramps day.
"If the prince believes in me, I can definitely make this place look brand new." Lin Huiru just felt as if she was chosen by the goddess of luck today. First, Xu Ziqiao was on the list, and then she picked up a facade for nothing.
"Why don't you believe it? Miss Lin, your craftsmanship is superb. Presumably few people can refuse such a novel thing." What Qi Zhengxi said, Lin Huiru firmly affirmed it in his heart.
This modern person has seen so many tricks that they can't quit milk tea, let alone ancient times.
"Then I will definitely live up to your expectations, my lord." Lin Huiru had already started to think about how many drinks would be appropriate to launch.
After returning to the inn, Lin Huiru can take the lead in redecorating the shop and making drinks, but she can't forget that today is Xu Ziqiao's day worth celebrating.
For this reason, she bought a lot of things, pushed the door open and hugged Xu Ziqiao, because of the double happiness, she was much more enthusiastic today, even Xu Ziqiao's ears were red, "What's the matter?" "It's nothing, I just want to
celebrate You got into Huiyuan, this is no small matter, what shall we have for dinner tonight?" Lin Huiru blinked her eyes, the more she looked at Xu Ziqiao, the more pleasing she was now, and she wanted to kiss him, but she suppressed the urge .
After Li Ji saw this scene, he stood blankly in the corner and did not dare to say anything. If Xu Ziqiao hadn't hinted, Lin Huiru would have never seen Li Ji behind him.
Since there was a third party here, Lin Huiru quickly let go of Xu Ziqiao, put the things on the table and cleared his throat to ease the embarrassment.
"As long as it's something you like to eat, I won't pick it." Xu Ziqiao rubbed Lin Huiru's hair with a smile, and looked up at Li Ji.
Seeing this, Li Ji hurriedly came here with a smile and said, "Sister-in-law and Brother Xu are so affectionate, so I won't bother you here. Those of us who barely passed the exam are going to celebrate today, so I'll go first." But he just opened the
door , and saw Shen Jiao who was about to knock on the door.
"Miss Shen? You are..." When Li Ji saw Shen Jiao, he still couldn't move his eyes.
The maid behind Shen Jiao also had a lot of things in her hands. After seeing Li Ji, she smiled gently, "I heard that Mr. Xu is the meeting member this time, so I think getting acquainted is definitely a celebration, especially Come here with a small gift."
"Hey, I have to say that brother Xu is lucky, then you guys talk first, and I'll leave first." Li Ji's tone was a little sour, and he waved his hands and left the inn.
Chapter 253 The Grand Banquet
"Mr. Xu, Miss Lin, congratulations." Shen Jiao still had a decent smile and stepped into the door. The gifts were placed on the table one by one and opened, all gold and silver items.
Although these things were shining brightly, Lin Huiru was not interested in them. If it was jade, she would lick her face and accept it, just as the space was overdrawn because of the gifts.
"Miss Shen, let's take these things back. These gifts are too generous, and I can't afford them." Xu Ziqiao didn't like Shen Jiao very much, not to mention that there were a lot of strange things between them, a weasel gave a new year greeting to a chicken, what could it do? Kindness?
"Mr. Xu, please accept it. This is my wish. I also wish you a higher promotion." Shen Jiao clenched her hands under the sleeves. She didn't expect Xu Ziqiao to reject her.
Xu Ziqiao's attitude was particularly firm, and she even stepped back to distance herself from her, "Please take Miss Shen back."
He was so firm, and Shen Jiao was also very embarrassed, so he had no choice but to change the topic, "What are you doing tonight?" Xiaoqing's banquet, I hope that Miss Lin will not refuse this time, if you want to make a living in the capital in the future, this network is indispensable." Lin Huiru wanted to roll her eyes when she said this, and if she wanted
to borrow other people's influence, she had to be Veteran, the palace exam has not yet arrived, and this group of people is starting to be happy again.
But holding a banquet at this time, the conspiracy is too obvious.
What I learned from Qi Zhengxi was that the Shen family belonged to the Prince Xiang party. This time, they probably hosted a lot of tribute officials privately. If she guessed correctly, someone would offer an olive branch.
As for Xu Ziqiao being the number one, he was the most envied. Choosing only one was equivalent to pushing the number one to the forefront.
But even if Lin Huiru wanted to use sunflower water to shirk again, there might be no reason for it.
Seeing Shen Jiao's expectant face, Lin Huiru felt a little uncomfortable, "I'm sorry, Miss Shen, there are still three days before the palace examination, and the palace examination is more stringent. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to celebrate now."
"How come, almost everyone is here, just having a meal together, and the time for everyone to prepare is the same." Shen Jiao smiled and explained.
Lin Huiru frowned. She took a look at the applicants on the way in the afternoon. Shen Fu's name was not on the list, "Miss Shen, there are many people who failed this time. I'm afraid it's not good to celebrate too much, and Mr. Shen I also failed this time, as a younger sister, don't you want to comfort me?"
These words immediately hit Shen Jiao's sore spot, and her smile froze, "It's okay, my brother is very generous, every time there will be failures People, some of them will fail the ranking, isn't it inevitable?"
After hearing this, Xu Ziqiao's favor with Xu Ziqiao also dropped a lot, "Miss Shen, it's really worth celebrating if you want to celebrate, but I like stupid birds to fly first. I hope that Miss Shen will stop persuading her."
Seeing the couple singing and singing in front of her, it made Shen Jiao jealous, but she also knew in her heart that if she persisted, she might become suspicious.
"Okay... then wait for the next time, I won't bother you." Shen Jiao left in a low voice, and Xu Ziqiao didn't forget to hand the things back to the maid.
The two of them were left in the room, and the condensed air melted away.
"Phew, I don't know what kind of evil in the Shen family must be so attentive. If it's safe, it won't be seen." Lin Huiru patted her chest, maybe she just wasn't suitable for such a false scene, and in her heart There is always a little panic.
"The Shen family is the fourth rank, and the position is neither high nor low. It's embarrassing. If you want to get the attention of King Xiang, you must perform well. You can't blame them for quick success." Xu Ziqiao analyzed.
These words are not unreasonable. Some people want to climb up if they are comforted. After all, the court hall is not a calm place. Compared with the officials in those remote places, it is more stable.
"I don't care about them, what are we going to eat tonight? Originally, I wanted to make a barbecue for you to taste, but open flames are not allowed in the capital. It seems that we can only wait until we return home and go to Boss Jia to have meat." Lin Hui If she was a little discouraged, she really missed that taste very much.
"It's enough to bear it for another seven days. Other things are sold in Beijing." Xu Ziqiao rubbed Lin Huiru's head, as if this had become his habit.
Lin Huiru sighed heavily, as if the road was not long, if she could really get a job in the capital, she would definitely bring Qi Hehua, Lin Qing, Xiao Hei and Zhaodi along.
Three days flew by in a blink of an eye, Xu Ziqiao was still working hard, but seeing Xu Ziqiao queuing up to enter the palace, Lin Huiru's heart became tense.
"Don't worry, it's just the third exam. Although it is for reference in the palace, His Majesty is just listening in. Usually, he is reviewing memorials and can't listen to anything." Qi Zhengxi also came to send Xu Ziqiao off. After all, they In the future, we will have to plan things together.
Lin Huiru nodded, then took out her drawing from her sleeve and handed it to Qi Zhengxi, "This is my new drawing. The walls may need to be completely painted white, and the tables and chairs also need to be customized. I will pay for it." , but I wonder if I can trouble my son to find a master with good craftsmanship?" "
Of course, it's just a matter of raising your hands. I've never seen this shop before, but it must be good. I'm sure I didn't misunderstand the person." Qi Zhengxi's words made Lin Huiru It's really embarrassing to boast.
She must have had such a small idea, but it was only thanks to the reference of modern things that she could come up with it, "The prince has won the prize. If it is possible, we should be able to start construction as soon as possible." This time, everything has to be newly built
and Customization takes less than half a month, and even the paper cups have to be re-customized. This time Lin Huiru even boldly imagined printing the paper.
"Okay, I'll send someone to invite the artisans in a while, and I'll send someone to watch over the shop, Miss Lin just concentrate on studying the dim sum." Qi Zhengxi gently folded the drawing paper and put it away, he couldn't be more caring.
Lin Huiru nodded, "I plan to make more this time, but I don't know how the sales volume will be. It will be fine to update them one by one later. The taste of these things is just the addition of different things. The desserts may have to wait for me." Then teach the master."
"Everything is under your command, Miss Lin. I don't have any business acumen, but I will definitely find this person who will keep his mouth shut. After all, he is the only one." Qi Zhengxi paused, then suddenly smiled and said, "I almost I forgot, I gave the things to my mother yesterday, she liked it very much, and asked me to thank you very much. And I heard that Miss Lin, you are going to cooperate with me to open a milk tea shop, so I specifically asked Miss Lin not to let you go too far Take care, think about it, I don't seem to have given her anything since I was a child, this time she can be so happy, and I thank you, Miss Lin."
Chapter 255: The Champion
The Imperial Palace, Qinzheng Palace.
After Qian Yuan reviewed the memorial, he summoned Zhou Youde, the former imperial eunuch, on a whim, "Today I saw a person writing hard and never stopping. This time, I came up with the title myself. How could it be so simple?" Zhou Youde immediately shook his head
. Shaking his head, "I can't get my head around this servant, but there is indeed one who answered the question fluently. This question has been leaked once, and it will never be leaked a second time." Zhou Youde rolled his eyes as he got closer to Qian
Yuan He said, "Your Majesty, this servant has also noticed that the one who wrote the book quickly is the one who reported the leaked topic, and he is also the member of this year's club. So far, he has won two dollars in a row." "Oh? It seems that it is still
a A material that can be made?" Qian Yuan's eyes lit up after hearing this, and his brows raised a little from his heart, "Go and get his copy of the test paper later, I want to see it myself." "Hey,
twitter " Zhou Youde was stunned for a moment when he didn't realize it, and after hearing clearly what Qian Yuan said, he hurriedly responded and hoped that what a blessing this is.
However, since the achievements are there, and they can still maintain the original intention of not being bribed, maybe they are a good talent?
Right now, the group of veterans and a few young boys are eyeing the throne, so what about them? You can't just get used to it just because it's your own son!
"By the way, Your Majesty, there is another interesting thing." After the name Xu Ziqiao was remembered in Zhou Youde's mind, he felt that the name was too familiar recently. His name appeared frequently, as well as the recent cases of official corruption and bribery.
It seems that this is also the one who reported it.
"Say." Qian Yuan raised his eyebrows and signaled him with his eyes.
"Your Majesty, this student named Xu Ziqiao was also responsible for the recent series of corruption and bribery cases involving officials. It seems that this person may be a man who can make such a big difference in such a short period of time." Zhou Youde Said flatteringly.
Now many officials have been won over by those brats, and the status of the emperor is a bit precarious. Now is the time to recruit talents. Knowing that those sons have such plans behind their backs, Empress Qianyuan started He ordered a thorough investigation of the family background of every tribute.
If there is any involvement with those officials, unless the grades are good, they will not even be able to enter the top three.
"It's really good, but these things are too coincidental. Although they are recommended by the Hou Mansion, it's better to be on the safe side, and order to investigate carefully." Qian Yuan nodded, showing a rare satisfaction smile.
"Yes, the servant will definitely handle this matter well." Zhou Youde has been with Qianyuan for more than ten or twenty years, and the heavens can learn from this little bit of sincerity.
It has to be said that Xu Ziqiao's talent is indeed there. Even Qian Yuan was very satisfied after reading Xu Ziqiao's answer sheet.
Could it be that on the day when this achievement was on the list, even if Xu Ziqiao and Lin Huirushi lived in the inn, many people came here admiringly, wanting to break through the threshold of the inn to give them gifts.
There are so many people coming and going to give gifts, what will you do? Xu Ziqiao couldn't shirk it at all, and when he came to his senses after a busy day, the room was already full of gifts from many people.
Originally, Lin Huiru thought that it would be fine if everyone had left, but the person who knocked on the door the next moment turned out to be the waiter of this inn.
Seeing Lin Huiru opened the door, the waiter was all smiles, and she was flattered, "Congratulations, guest officer. Our shopkeeper won the first prize in the ceremony to celebrate this moment, and the accommodation money and meals for the next few days We will return all the money, and there will be a generous gift, and I hope you two will accept it with a smile."
Before Lin Huiru had time to thank, crowds of people behind Xiaoer came over with various dishes. A small table in the room seemed not big enough, and after adding another table, the table was full of dishes, and there were dozens of dishes in a rough calculation.
"This..." Lin Huiru's jaw dropped in surprise. Although he admitted that Xu Ziqiao's ability to win three yuan in a row is really amazing, but it is a bit too exaggerated for even irrelevant people to knock on the door and give things away. .
"Take a good rest, the two guest officers. We will reserve a room for you at any time." This task has been completed, and Xiao Er walked away with a smile.
Xu Ziqiao was a little stunned by today's scene. After he came back to his senses, he smiled wryly, "Before I become an official, I'm afraid I will be charged with corruption and bribery first." "How could it be? But
these The things were indeed pushed in by them, and they couldn't push them back, and they were all famous people, so I don't know if they really sent these things in for celebration, or just to throw an olive branch?" Lin Huiru Sighing, he rubbed his sore waist and sat down to rest.
"There is no one in this world who would treat you well for no reason. Who can trust you if you are a weak person who is not relatives or for no reason? Take this inn as an example. The champion of the past three years may want to use this as a pawn." Beak head." Xu Ziqiao poured a cup of tea for Lin Huiru, and felt a little stomach ache seeing the table full of dishes in front of her.
It makes sense to say that, after all, only one champion comes out every three years, and every one of the champions seems to have made a fortune. Even if this person lives a lifetime, there will only be dozens of champions in total. Very few.
Just like a university with celebrities or a hotel where celebrities have stayed, the value of the hotel is completely different.
No wonder the inn gave them a share.
Most of the things given today are valuable things, and the gold, silver and jade wares are just some silk and satin, which are the most practical gifts among the gifts.
After Lin Huiru sorted out the jadeite stones among them, she couldn't help laughing secretly. There was also a jadeite cabbage inside. It took him a long time to make his space. Originally, she was worried about herself because she needed a craftsman. The purse now has a lot of bottom.
"Think about it, but I may have a great fortune to marry a champion. Well, if I don't eat this table, the food will be cold. This is simply extravagant and wasteful! If it's okay in the village , the points of the east and west families are gone, and there are only two mouths for us, so I'm afraid it will waste a lot." Lin Huiru looked at the delicious dishes, and stirred her mouth for a while, feeling a little distressed, even if it was It didn't cost money, the wine and meat of the wealthy family stinks, and the road is frozen to death.
"Eat as much as you can, don't push yourself too much, if you really have leftovers, you can pack them up and send them to beggars outside the city." Xu Ziqiao said.
Chapter 255: The Imperial Decree Arrives
On the list announced by the top three, although Li Ji is at the bottom, he passed the exam anyway, and at the moment they are going out to celebrate with the rewards distributed by the court, so they have less combat power.
The next morning, Xu Ziqiao was ready to go and report to the Ministry of Rites.
When she came back with her things, Xu Ziqiao's face was not happy but rather weird.
Seeing him like this, Lin Huiru hurried up to meet him, "What's the matter?" "It's
okay, these are the houses that have been handed out and some money. You can take them and keep them with you for safekeeping. We can go and see them in the afternoon." Look at that house." Xu Ziqiao sat down and let out a sigh of relief.
"That's pretty good. In this capital city where every inch of land is expensive, we don't spend a penny, and we can still receive a house, and this monthly subsidy. I really don't understand why you are pulling Come back with a face." Lin Huiru asked with a puzzled face after collecting the land deed and bank notes.
Xu Ziqiao sighed softly, "There is nothing wrong with it, but His Majesty has personally read the title of the number one scholar. To say something unpleasant must be something that has recently attracted His Majesty's attention and received such special attention." It may not be a good thing."
"How to say it?" Lin Huiru was still at a loss, anyone with this kind of honor should be happy to the heavens, but Xu Ziqiao was full of sadness when she came back, and she really didn't want to leave Ordinary way.
"In this way, many people will pay attention to us. Forget it, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it. Let's clean up and get ready to go. I heard that it has been cleaned up. Zhaizi, don't worry about it." Most of the left and right are now officials, and it's nothing to be afraid of even if they are the main force, after all, the lineup is good, so that Lin Huiru's status will also rise to a higher level.
His wife must be the happiest one.
Lin Huiru nodded her head when she turned around to pack up her things. She was so helpless that she was really happy and silly this time. How many officials?"
"From the fourth grade, the Imperial Academy attends a bachelor's degree." Xu Ziqiao frowned.
Now Lin Huiru understood why Xu Ziqiao was a little unhappy because of these things, and he was awarded a fourth-rank official title when he came up, which should be unprecedentedly high, and some of his extremely high official positions were all from Shuji Those who were selected by the scholars were given the official title of a bachelor's degree when they came up. Lin Huiru would not believe it if he said that he was not impressed or had ulterior motives.
And now the person who holds this official title is actually the only emperor in this country.
"This relationship is too high. I'm afraid it will make people jealous." Lin Huiru suddenly became worried. He put down his work and sat down. It is estimated that the news will spread all over the world soon. Now that the capital is in the capital, it will not be the threshold of the inn that will be stepped down, but the threshold of their new home will definitely be stepped down.
These are all secondary, the most frightening thing is that it will attract the dissatisfaction of some courtiers, they dare not point fingers at the emperor, but they will definitely embarrass the newcomer everywhere.
"It will definitely make people jealous, but there is no other way. I will go to work after I return to my hometown. I may have to show 12 points of energy at that time. If I let others pick out the mistakes, it will be a big problem for me. It will not be a glorious thing for Your Majesty, and it will be bad if you are involved at that time." Xu Ziqiao rearranged his mentality, all in all, this is good, at least it can prove that the emperor has placed great expectations on him .
Lin Huiru nodded, "And you can think of it this way. Although there must be people who are jealous, they should be people from the emperor's side. Other reasonable people must wish you to climb to a high position, so your life should be I won't be too sad, but it's still a bit lacking in how to deal with the matter, and it can be done with ease at that time, which is a wrong step." "I'm not very good at
those schemes and calculations, so I need your help on this point. I'm so excited." Xu Ziqiao smiled as he said, he was indeed not as good as Lin Huiru in this regard.
"Of course. After all, you are the only one who is related to the lives of our family. Thinking about this road, we can't be idle. I have to make up for you." Lin Huiru suddenly rejoiced now, Fortunately, when I was in college, I had nothing to do, so I must study my heart, otherwise I will not be afraid of anything when I go back to ancient times, but I can only work with my face to the loess and my back to the sky.
They had just packed up when someone knocked on the door again. Lin Huiru opened the door tiredly, only to see that the person who came was Qi Zhengxi from Pingyang Houfu.
"At this time, I didn't bother you. Think about it, maybe there will be a lot of extra things because someone gave you a gift. After all, it may not be too close from here to the distribution house. I am here to help. I wonder if there will be a lot of hard work?" As the relationship between the three became more and more familiar, Qi Zhengxi also began to joke with them.
Hearing the sound, Xu Ziqiao stepped forward to join hands and bowed, "I have met you."
"You are joking, but you are really a timely rain, I believe it is really troublesome for us to move these things. When I was about to find someone to help, You are here, my son. As for the hard money? I don't know how about trying my new product for my son?" Lin Huiru said politely, then led him in, and poured him a cup of tea .
"It's a great honor, don't be dazed, and help Xueshi Xu move these things to the new mansion." Qi Zhengxi ordered with a sip of tea.
Now Qi Zhengxi came to help them move, and now Qi Zhengxi brought people to move them.
But in this way, it really saves a lot of sharp weapons. When Lin Huiru and Xu Ziqiao went out together, the innkeeper and Xiaoer almost sent them out without beating gongs and drums. Battles are not something everyone can have.
However, some people are jealous of this scene. For example, the brothers and sisters of the Shen family upstairs are ashamed to go back.
"I really didn't expect that Qi Zhengxi had already taken them first. You really want to dream of being the first lady, so save yourself and go home and marry that half-buried person. Anyway, she is powerless, so you can do it lightly." Take charge of the internal affairs of clothing for him, and this half of life can be regarded as complete." Shen Fu glared at Xu Ziqiao viciously, their backs, and the anger that had nowhere to vent turned to Shen Jiao.
Chapter 256: Housewarming
This unreasonable irony deeply hurt Shen Jiao's self-esteem. She tried her best to come out and do something for the family so that she could not marry someone who was about to die for the sake of her family, but she never thought that she would go all the way. Even if the throwing of an olive branch fails, he still has to end up being sent home as a concubine.
Up to now, they don't know where there is a mistake. The fact that the test questions were leaked was reported by someone. Shen Jiao secretly made up her mind that if she knew who did it, she would definitely die. that person.
Originally, many of these answers fell into the hands of the young masters Shen Jiao had made friends with along the way, but most of them were formal proposals that were unlearned and incompetent. It is true talent and learning, but it also caught those who want to win over talents by surprise.
Then at this time to show courteousness, the cost will be much higher.
No, she must not marry those bad old men!
"You don't need to worry about these things, you should think about how to explain it to your father, your grades are a big deficit." Shen Jiao mocked not to be outdone He walked back, and then he didn't want to talk to Shen Fuduo anymore, so he lifted his skirt and walked out of the inn angrily, shaking his head.
This time, the two people sent by the Shen family were all buried. Anyway, Shen Jiao is still a girl, at least she can choose to marry for the sake of the family, but Shen Fu is different, not good at martial arts, not good at homework, if she wants to get ahead, she may have to be a servant of some nobles.
It has to be said that the place where the fourth-rank officials live is magnificent. Lin Huiru didn't realize when she walked to the door of her new house that this magnificent mansion would be her future house.
In order not to be ashamed, she just swallowed her saliva and did not appear overly surprised, while Xu Ziqiao remained calm and entered the door under Qi Zhengxi's guidance.
"I didn't expect that this place could be arranged so close. The treatment of the Hanlin Academy is really better, and this place is also very close to Hefu. If you two have anything to do, you can go to me directly." Qi Zhengxi also praised One sentence.
This is different from other officials. The Imperial Academy is directly under the emperor's command, which means that the Imperial Academy is basically full of the emperor's henchmen. If there are a few princes among them, then for the prince, It's like a tiger with wings added.
"Thank you, son, but it's better not to rely too much on you in the future." Xu Ziqiao said politely.
Qi Zhengxi chuckled and nodded, "Yes, the most important thing in the court is to be wise and protect yourself. Sometimes, no matter who is in your family, it's better to keep silent." After all, the emperor
's Anger is not a joke. The power of this kind of alien to rule the world is enough to lift a person to the sky. The anger that comes out when you are unhappy is not something ordinary people can bear.
Every three years, a group of capable people can enter the officialdom, and the emperor is also a kind of survival of the fittest.
When walking down the house, Lin Huiru's feet were a little sore. Although it was still small among the official houses, it was already a mansion for them.
In general, there are five courtyards in this big house. Each courtyard has a master bedroom, four wing rooms and two side rooms, plus storage rooms. Basically, one courtyard is enough for a household. Ordinary people come to live.
And Lin Huiru hasn't counted the small garden and kitchen in the house.
But thinking about such a big place, just inviting maids and mother-in-law to cook and take care of it is probably a lot of money.
"There are three fires for new officials, and there are very few people who start as servants. Mr. Xu is an unprecedented precedent. In this position, Mr. Xu must remain neither arrogant nor impetuous, because now the government is completely in the There are two extremes, maybe those who want to win over the relationship will keep praising him, while some old ministers will find it difficult to ask questions, and I hope Mr. Xu maintains a normal mind." Qi Zhengxi reminded him a little worried.
"I understand, thank you for reminding me, my son, I can't help myself after stepping into the officialdom. It's really hard to think about it. I may not be able to say what I want to say, and maybe I have to turn around. I definitely can't do what I want to do. "Xu Ziqiao sighed, and looked back at the alley outside the gate. There were mixed feelings in life, as if saying goodbye to the outside world.
Lin Huiru's mood has also changed subtly. If you say that this ancient man is okay, entering the officialdom is like taking an iron job that will kill you at any time, and you will do one thing all your life.
And for those poor women, this house may be their whole life.
The atmosphere in this house made Lin Huiru's mood depressed. Now Xu Ziqiao really can't help himself. As long as officials often rely on substantive things to maintain contact, otherwise, how can they maintain contact with just a few words? How about the friendship between them?
This is the meaning of the existence of an official's daughter.
Although a small number of people will not gamble with the happiness of their children, there are still a large number of people who want to exchange the happiness of their children for a stable status.
Lin Huiru suddenly had an idea now.
What if someone wants to force sex with Xu Ziqiao?
Her eyes suddenly became a little dazed, and she was looking at Zhengxi and Xu Ziqiao who were walking in front, chatting and laughing. He thought about it carefully, and the current Qi Zhengxi seems to be neither formal nor practical. If there are others around him who set an example, this person should not go astray.
After some entanglement, because Ru still decisively chose to believe in Xu Ziqiao, he adjusted his mood and Xu Ziqiao's all wisdom, and now people come and go and place things.
The house itself is furnished, and it is almost in the state of moving in with bags. Their things seem to be a lot in the inn, but now there are so many piles in the warehouse, and there are so many clothes behind the bedroom, the stockade is still deserted. Yes, it's impersonal.
But if all the people and dogs in her family come, it will definitely be lively.
"This place may indeed be a bit deserted. In the future, you still need to learn from Young Master and Miss Lin. You can do your own makeup. The Ministry of Rituals should have informed you of the time to return home and take office. You two should be more careful on the way." Qi Zhengxi paused and added , "Even if there will be people assigned by the imperial court to protect you, but there will inevitably be people with suspicions along the way, not to mention a lot of things happened in the imperial examination this time, and there is also the west... In short, I will send people to follow quietly, You two need to be more vigilant."
Chapter 257 Bitter plan
Sure enough, it was exactly the same as what Qi Zhengxi said, they carried the name of the number one scholar, and they had assumed the duties of fourth-rank officials. On the way back home, many people would inevitably come to join in the fun. Just a look of admiration.
The carriage was much more comfortable than when they came. Not only was it spacious, but all the interiors were also very low-key and luxurious. Although it was more comfortable than when they came, Lin Huiru always felt a little uncomfortable.
"Are you tired from sitting?" Seeing Lin Huiru sitting on pins and needles, Xu Ziqiao turned around and asked.
Lin Huiru shook her head and smiled wryly, "Maybe it's because the wild boar can't eat the chaff, so it feels a bit weird, but it can be counted as flying on a branch and turning into a phoenix." "I owe you this for a long time.
" , the days to come will be better, if you are tired, take a rest." Looking at Lin Huiru's flattered look, Xu Ziqiao couldn't help feeling a little distressed.
From the past to the present, what Lin Huiru enjoys is what she has worked hard for, and he will definitely not let Lin Huiru work harder in the future.
"I'm not tired. This carriage is much more comfortable than when I came here." Lin Huiru lowered her voice and smiled, but she couldn't tell people outside to listen to the joke.
Xu Ziqiao nodded, thoughtful.
In fact, although they sent some people to protect them on the way back, they were probably called protection, but they were actually surveillance, and they were only fourth-rank officials. How could there be such a big battle, but he knew that the Imperial Academy was under the emperor's command, and the emperor It should be out of fear that he will have collusion with other princes, so many people will be allocated.
There are only three of the top three in this battle of returning home, no matter the second or third, they are scheduled to go to the academy to study on the second day, so that they can enter the cabinet or the Imperial Academy to take up positions in the next day.
At this time, Li Ji was invited to a unique small courtyard. Just when he was wondering that there was no one there, someone made his eyes shine.
"Thank you, Mr. Li, for coming here to discuss matters together. Let's congratulate Mr. Li for winning the top three." Shen Jiao said, bowing with a low eyebrow and pleasing to the eye.
"Miss Shen doesn't need to be so courteous, please hurry up, but she is just barely in the top three, and even the official position needs to be inspected again." Li Ji hurried forward to help Shen Jiao up, laughing at himself helplessly.
Shen Jiao smiled shyly, "Young Master, why bother to be self-effacing? I heard that you didn't devote yourself to this scientific examination, but you can get the top three with just a little review, which is enough to impress people. Such a talent, if you are serious Is it okay?"
Li Ji was praised to the sky by these words, and he scratched his head with a shy smile, "Miss Shen has won the prize, I just sometimes can't do what I want, I don't know that Miss Shen is looking for I'm here, what do you need to discuss?"
"Mr. Li, don't be impatient, just listen to me. Over the years, the second-class and third-class have to study in a distance for another year, but if the grades or performance during the study If it is not good, the name may be dismissed, but those who can survive will definitely enter the cabinet or the Imperial Academy, and no matter how bad they are, they can be officials in the court. I admire your knowledge, Mr. Li... What follows It might be a bit abrupt, but I still hope that Mr. Li can marry me." Shen Jiao lowered her head after speaking, and her face turned red immediately.
Li Ji was also stunned by this big pie that suddenly fell from the sky, dizzy, and didn't see the conspiracy in it for a while, "Ah? Marry you as a wife? But I'm just a little It's just a student... How can He De be worthy of you, Miss Shen?" "
Mr. Li, don't laugh at yourself. There are many educated people in the world. Although this imperial examination is one in a hundred, there are only three who can be planted in the end." There are more than a hundred people, and Mr. Li has already proved his extraordinary strength among them. This palace test just depends on the subjective consciousness of those who are impressive. There are so many people in the world, and the way of handling things is naturally different. They can solve things and make things better. They just choose I prefer that they don't need to worry about this, and among the vast majority of students I know you, Mr. Li should be the one with the most connotations." Shen Jiao's words were extravagant and boastful Li Ji has some right and wrong.
Seeing Li Ji's shy look, Shen Jiao felt a bit of disdain in his heart. He was indeed an ordinary person from a poor family. If he praised him a few words, he would not know the north, south, east, west, and north. Compared with that Mr. Xu, his courage is not as good. Far away, but what can they do? Even the earth-shaking and mountain-shaking appearance of the surname Xu couldn't shake her, so she could only start with Li Ji, who was good friends with Xu Ziqiao.
"Miss Shen, don't praise me anymore, I'm a little embarrassed, but even so, I don't even have a reputation, and I don't know how to give you happiness, Miss Shen." Li Ji couldn't help but think long-term Some.
Shen Jiao smiled after hearing this, and said softly, "Mr. Li, you don't have to worry so much. Our Shen family has an open family style. If the children have someone they like, they don't care about their backgrounds. And although you and I are not very familiar with Mr. Li, , but just a few faces are enough to make me unforgettable, even when I met Mr. Li in the inn that day, I bumped into him like a deer." No matter how Li Ji heard these words, he felt that they were not the praise he deserved, and he
immediately I still thought of Xu Ziqiao first, I have to say that sometimes he is really envious and jealous of Xu Ziqiao.
"Miss Shen, I understand what you mean, but I'm just a poor scholar now, I'm afraid I won't be able to give Miss Shen the happiness you want!" Li Ji's heart is already broken, and it's good to send it to your door How many daughters-in-law don't want it?
And what the Shen family said is correct, he really didn't put his whole heart into his studies, if he devoted himself to his studies, maybe he would be the No.
If he behaves better in school, no matter whether he enters the cabinet or enters the Imperial Academy, as long as he works hard, he will definitely be able to climb up to a high-ranking official. How can he not be worthy of Shen Jiao?
Shen Jiao felt that Li Ji was more difficult to shake than he was in medical treatment, so he gritted his teeth resentfully and started to play the bitter card, "I also ask Mr. Li to help me, although our Shen Jiajia's method is more lenient than other families, But I am not married at my current age, which really worries my father, so my father is forcing me to choose some princes from aristocratic families that I don't like. Some of them don't even have citizens, and they only know It would be such a miserable sight for a weak and debauched woman to marry for the rest of her life without knowing why."
Chapter 258 Assassin
Seeing that Shen Jiao's eye circles were red, Li Ji couldn't see a woman crying, he hurriedly took out the pazi from his arms, and before he had time to hand it to Shen Jiao, he subconsciously sniffed it. After confirming that the handkerchief had just been washed, he dared to hand it out with confidence.
"Miss Shen, please don't cry, but it sounds like your father is a little too hasty. But now, Miss Shen, don't you really dislike me?" Li Ji hurriedly coaxed.
Shen Jiao took the handkerchief to wipe away his tears, and shook his head hypocritically, "My father is not in good health, and maybe he wanted to watch his grandson grow up in his lifetime, so he acted too hastily, and I think that although I'm marrying some famous people, but it's not as good as marrying someone I like. What's more, you have already won three awards for your salary. If you work hard in the future, you won't have a future. As long as you really like me and are willing to work hard, you can just accompany me I'll settle this marriage first, and it won't be too late to marry me when I have some fame." The
reason why she forced Li Ji to settle the marriage with him first was to give her father a reason to prevaricate, if she really wanted to After going back, I believed that his father really wanted her to marry the man who was almost as old as his father.
No, she can't bear it, and now it's too easy to tie a person with an engagement, not to mention that he can find a reason for his father to trust this Li Ji. There are not many fools these days, she has to take good care of it.
In his heart, after two possibilities three times, Li Ji clenched his fists and nodded firmly, "Since Miss Shen said so, I won't hide it from you, Miss Shen. In fact, the first time I met Shen When I was with you, Miss Shen, I felt that Miss Shen was different from other women. Miss Shen, you are gentle and generous. Standing with them is simply outstanding, and it can make people's eyes shine. If you can marry Shen in this life Miss Shen is my blessing, as long as Miss Shen doesn't dislike you, if you don't leave me, you will depend on me for life and death. And I will definitely work hard for the future with Miss Shen." Take the bait
.
Now Shen Jiao's goal was finally achieved, she happily took Li Ji's hand, her ears were reddish and she looked shy, "That's great, Young Master Shen, how can you still call me Miss Shen now? Let me be Jiaojiao."
"Okay, Jiaojiao, I don't know when Jiaojiao you plan to ask me to come to propose marriage?" Li Ji's brain became hot and he saw what he wanted to ask the most in his heart, but he regretted it as soon as he said it. If you want to be engaged to a wealthy lady, the bride price must be indispensable. The shadow on his body is only ten taels, and now there are only a few pieces of silver, even with the more than a hundred taels allocated by the court, it is not enough. How do you look so shabby.
As if seeing through Li Ji's hesitation, Shen Jiao covered her mouth and smiled twice, "Brother Li, you don't have to worry about this matter. After all, I have been at home for more than ten years, and I have some savings on hand. Brother Li, you sincerely want to help me, how can you let Brother Li spend money? Just use my money to express my sincerity, and even if my father accepts the money, I will definitely pass it on to me , you don't have to worry too much."
Not only was the engagement urgent, but even this thing had to be paid by the woman's home. Li Ji couldn't get it out of his mind. At this moment, he was already dazzled by happiness. No matter what he thought about this matter, it was the grace given to him by God. After all, a big girl with yellow flowers is friendly, so how could she try to plot something against him? It can only be said that his good days are coming.
But the matter of letting the woman take the money always made Li Ji feel a little sorry, finally he gritted his teeth and planned to borrow some from Lin Huiru.
"Don't worry, Jiaojiao, I will definitely find a way to scrape together a sum of money. I can't even bother you with this kind of thing, then I am not a man." Li Ji didn't know his sincerity. , still turned into a joke in Shen Jiao's heart.
Lin Huiru, who was walking home, sneezed several times in a row. He had been out of the capital for several days, and it was only half the distance from their home.
"What's the matter?" Li Ji opened his eyes and watched Lin Huiru reach out to help her pass a clean handkerchief.
Lin Huiru waved her hand, and took out a handkerchief with a face value of this era from her sleeve. It was too troublesome and had to be washed after use. It was better to use a few packets of paper she took out directly from the space.
"I don't know, maybe my mother misses me." Lin Huiru smiled. It has been more than a month since she left home, and she really misses Qi Hehua and Lin Qing very much.
"I'm almost home, and it's only two or three days. When I get home, I'll pick up my father and mother, and I will worry about it." Xu Ziqiao rubbed Lin Huiru's head with a smile, "And The house is so big, there is room for the dogs to walk around." "
Yeah, I didn't expect that being an official would bring so many advantages to pick up, and such a big house probably won't be filled in the future. " Lin Huiru thinks about that big house, if it can be lively, she can be regarded as a rich wife.
Seeing that the sky was getting dark and they were still a little away from the next county, Lin Huiru was already a little sleepy, and after yawning, she narrowed her eyes.
But at the next moment, the carriage stopped abruptly. If it wasn't for Xu Ziqiao's sharp eyesight and quick hands, Lin Huiru would have almost been thrown off.
"What's wrong?" Xu Ziqiao asked nervously, frowning.
Lin Huiru patted his chest, vaguely he seemed to hear the sound of some cold weapons being drawn out of their sheaths, as well as the pressing steps outside, which reminded her of Qi Zhengxi's reminder.
I'm afraid that if they don't help a certain force, that force will already be a thorn in their side, and if they don't kill them at this time to solve the problem, when will they have to wait?
It was also hard work for them to chase here from the capital.
"Xu Ziqiao, there is a way to heaven, you don't go, and there is no way to hell, you break in. Today, you died at our hands, and you can be regarded as a death. If you don't go on a good road, then we can only send you to death. The people outside were all dressed in black clothes and black masks. They were typical killers. After putting down a harsh word, the people with the one in their hands rushed over and fought with the royal family.
There was ping pong outside, Xu Ziqiao tightly guarded Lin Huiru behind him, for fear that he would make any mistakes, but the people outside were beating fiercely, the horse seemed a little frightened, and ran out with a neigh.
Chapter 259
This is a place where there are many steep slopes, and the horse galloping out is beyond everyone's expectation.
The killer's goal was just to kill Xu Ziqiao, there was no need to conflict with unrelated people, they turned around and chased after the horse, and from time to time, hidden weapons hit the carriage of the carriage with a bang.
Lin Huiru's mind went blank under these changes, but Xu Ziqiao reacted first, opened the curtain and went to control the carriage.
After he managed to calm the horse, he looked back and saw that there was no sound of fighting behind him. In this wilderness where no one was around, the silence seemed a bit scary.
At this time, the remaining guards also rushed over, and some Lin Huiru didn't know who covered their faces. Maybe it was Qi Zhengxi who said that he sent over to protect their secret guards.
"Master Xu was shocked. These things happened because of the subordinate's dereliction of duty. After returning to Beijing, the subordinate will go back to the palace to receive the punishment. I wonder if Mr. Xu and his wife were injured?" asked the leader of the palace guards.
Xu Ziqiao shook his head, "It's okay, let's continue on our way, this incident is an emergency, and no one is at fault."
Qi Zhengxi's people didn't talk much, and seeing that they had nothing to do, they disappeared into the night again until they entered the county seat After resting at the inn, Lin Huiru was still in shock.
"Scared? I'm sorry." Seeing Lin Huiru's dull look, Xu Ziqiao held her in her arms and rubbed her hair distressedly, apologizing continuously.
Lin Huiru smiled at this time, "How dare I be so timid, but I just think it all happened too suddenly. If Qi Zhengxi didn't send someone, would we be killed by those killers?" I 'm going to be a pair of desperate mandarin ducks."
"No, I will definitely protect you, and if you die, I will die first." Xu Ziqiao let go of his hand, and Lin Huiru smiled, he couldn't laugh, this matter The seriousness is too dangerous.
He can't always rely on other men to protect his women.
Fortunately, the horror along the way ended only at that wilderness. The people over there had already seen through their intentions. What if more people came? It's not good to be seen through.
What's more, Qi Zhengxi's hidden guards came to help, and it was time for those people to stop.
When the two of them returned to the town, they saw most of the villagers from the town standing in line at the entrance of the town. Gongs and drums sang and danced.
Xu Ziqiao was really the first among them to come out as the No. 1 pick. How easy is it to be a No. 1 pick? Let alone a town, even when they first entered the county, many people came to throw flower petals at their cars.
It's an honor.
Xu Ziqiao and Lin Huiru thanked them all the way, and they sent them to their door in a noisy manner. Today, a lot of red silk and hydrangea were hung at their door. Those who knew it was to welcome the number one scholar back to their hometown. To get married again.
"Xiao Ru and Zi Qiao are back. Mother is really happy for you from the bottom of my heart. Zi Qiao's painstaking study days and nights can finally pay off now. Come quickly, mother will prepare for you. There's a table of good dishes, all of which you like to eat." Qi Hehua and Lin Qing's faces were filled with joy, and Zhaodi bounced around them and clapped her hands.
The six dogs in the family were also hung with red hydrangeas, and Xiao Hei saw Lin Huiru again for a long time. After seeing Lin Huiru, he jumped up and down excitedly, almost knocking Lin Huiru over.
The spectators outside slowly dispersed, Xu Qinghe and Liu Xiulan stood in the crowd and were squeezed to and fro, with ugly expressions on their faces.
When they treated Xu Ziqiao harshly, they didn't expect Xu Ziqiao to be where he is today.
"I should have known that Ziqiao is a good boy. He studies so hard, he will definitely achieve something, hey." Xu Qinghe looked at the closed door of Lin's family, feeling a little uncomfortable. This brother's happy event has nothing to do with him. related.
"I blame me too. If I hadn't been self-righteous at the time and thought he was not promising. Maybe we are still a family now. It would be such a happy event to have a champion in the family." Liu Xiulan could not wait to give herself a mouthful at this moment, if she hadn't been greedy for a moment If Xu Ziqiao and Lin Huiru want to squeeze something out of their interests, the relationship between them is still good. Today Xu Ziqiao became the champion, and they are the brother and sister-in-law of the champion.
But the situation that has turned into today's situation is probably irreversible. At this moment, the two of them are like dumb people who are suffering from Coptis chinensis.
Those who watched the excitement behind had all seen the excitement of the Xu family. After recognizing Xu Qinghe and Liu Xiulan, sarcastic words flooded in.
"Look, this is the unlucky brother-in-law of the number one scholar in our town. After the death of his parents, these two people have been oppressing him blindly. He managed to earn a few coins, and these two unscrupulous people gave him money." I sent it over, and after the family split up, I still had the nerve to ask the champion's wife for money, and kept yelling that it's a family thing and not a family thing." "
I also know that if I say this, it's really God's jealousy. The fate of the first half of the life of those who are admitted to the number one scholar is really bad. No matter the number one scholar or the daughter-in-law of the number one scholar, every family has a relative who is worthless. All day long, he wants to get money from their family, and he is idle I just stayed at home and dreamed of Huang Liang, and now I still have the face to come here."
"Does it need to be said? I must be thinking about getting a relative at this time. What a wonderful thing to be a family with the number one scholar. But it's the two of them messing around, and it's not disgusting to appear here." "
If I did something like this, I'd be ashamed to live, and I'd be ashamed to join in the fun here every day, bah." "
Really, How far do you think this shameless person can go? Hey, that's enough, the excitement is over, let's go home and cook." "I heard that the
child of this family broke his leg by another child, It's really retribution to lose one's fortune and lose one's fortune."
All kinds of sarcasm came to the face, and even the unsuspecting people who eat melons knew it. Xu Qinghe and Liu Xiulan were willing to leave after pointing fingers at each other. Xu Qinghe and Liu Xiulan couldn't hold back their face either, and they were pointed out all the way home.
After Lin Huiru arrived home, she helped Qi Hehua to serve the dishes together, and she talked about homework from time to time. When she left, she could only ask Zhang Wei to help him take care of her natal family, for fear of the Lin family and the Xu family. People who are not things come to harass.
"Don't worry, those friends of yours often come to eat at home. Who dares to bully us again? Thanks to you, our family is living a good life." Tears rolled in Qi Hehua's eyes, and Lin Huiru could bring They live such a good life, and it is a great blessing to have such a daughter.
Chapter 260 Talk
When Lin Huiru ate the first mouthful of the food made by Qi Hehua, she had to feel that the taste at home was different from the outside. Although everything in Beijing was good, the food tasted a little bit worse.
"Father, mother, Ziqiao is now considered to be a glorious ancestor. His Majesty directly gave it to a fourth-rank attendant. The house allocated is about six or seven times as big as ours. Even if we have a yard for each of us, it is not too crowded." Lin Huiru sandwiched a piece of ribs for Qi Hehua, and said happily.
Xu Ziqiao also nodded beside her, "My family is unfortunate, my adoptive parents died young, and my elder brother and sister-in-law are unkind. These days are thanks to Xiao Ru and your elders. In my opinion, the kindness of you two is like rebirth."
"It's out of character to say that. We are all a family. Our family is simple. We don't care about those statuses or anything, as long as Ziqiao, you and Xiaoru are doing well." Qi Hehua happily took the ribs, and was about to After pushing Lin Qing who was next to him to say a few words, he realized that Lin Qing had already blushed from drinking alone and lost consciousness.
After drinking and eating, Lin Huiru let Xu Ziqiao pack up things by himself, and then he sneaked into Qihe's flower room.
"Mother, why don't you pack your things?" When Lin Huiru entered the door, she saw Qi Hehua sitting on the edge of the bed, holding only a few new clothes in her hand, looking at Zhaodi as if she was asleep, her The sound is also extremely low.
Qi Hehua came back to her senses when she saw Lin Huiru. She took Lin Huiru to the side and sat down, and put the clothes on the table, "These two clothes are new ones cut by your mother , put it on and see if it suits you."
"Your craftsmanship is definitely nothing to say, but if you clean it up tomorrow, it will be too late." Lin Huiru unfolded the clothes one by one and stroked them for a while, and found that the materials were all good , and the stitches are as good as a sewing machine.
"Xiao Ru... listen to what mother said." Qi Hehua pulled Lin Huiru's wrist and sighed.
Lin Huiru looked puzzled, but there was always a bad premonition in her heart, "Mother, we are mother and daughter, so if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Look, it's Zi Qiao who got the first prize. Since ancient times, how can there be a son-in-law who lives in a woman's house? It's not that I don't want Zi Qiao to live together, but the capital city is not as good as our village, and he is a big man with a good reputation. Officer, it's not appropriate for us to go as your natal family." Qi Hehua said with a serious heart.
This is indeed a problem, but Lin Huiru never took this matter to heart, "It's okay, no one will take care of it so leniently, mother, don't worry, it's up to them to conflict upwards.
"Mother has always regarded Ziqiao as her own child. Your father and I are rustic. We are afraid of making people laugh when we go to the capital. Besides, we are all used to living in the village. Your father also brought a few friends with him. " How could we be willing to leave after planting your thing called cumin?" Qi Hehua said, reluctant to touch Lin Huiru's face, they had also carefully considered this matter.
The woman's natal family followed, as if they were afraid that Xu Ziqiao and Lin Huiru would be ridiculed.
Lin Huiru's nose became sore when she heard this, and the circles of her eyes were also red. Yes, she didn't think about it, "It's okay, I can rent another house for you in the capital, and you live in it." It's convenient for us to eat together there."
"Silly boy, how can someone run to her mother's house twice in three days, and we can't afford to live in the house in the capital at this time, and your father and I have nothing to do, besides, there is still Zhaodi. , It's too tiring for you to drag your family with you." Qi Hehua said sincerely, but she also understood in her heart, just like this, how could it be possible for Lin Huiru to nod and agree?
So Qi Hehua said again, "It's better to wait until you have settled down and Zhaodi is older before going. It will save you a little trouble." "How can
this be troublesome? I can still rent a house. " " Lin Huiru felt very uncomfortable. After all, their trip to the capital was equivalent to being caught in a constant trap. I am afraid that they would not be able to come back a few times in a year. After all, this time It takes a month's journey back and forth, how can there be so much time to waste? It is not as convenient as it is now.
"Xiaoru, you are obedient. After you are all settled down in the capital, it will not be too late for us to go. You will be under less pressure then. You have to remember that when you first arrive in a place, there will definitely be many things. Me and your father It's also been discussed, and I didn't want to be your burden, but you are all stable, and Ziqiao is not so difficult, won't we save you trouble if we go again?" Qi Hehua continued to excuse.
No matter how much Lin Huiru is reluctant to part with this family, she also knows the truth of Qi Hehua's words. Now she has almost put most of her colors into the shops in the capital, and Xu Ziqiao already has a lot of things to worry about , They may really not care about this big family at that time.
Even if Qi Hehua went, I'm afraid I would have to suffer with them for a while.
"Okay, then I'll pick you up after we've settled down, and it will be hard for you to take care of Zhaodi at home during this time." Lin Huiru pursed her lips and said reluctantly.
"It's okay, Zhaodi is as sensible as you were when you were a child, it's good to have Zhaodi, otherwise we will be lonely after you settle down for a while?" Qi Hehua looked back at Zhaodi who was sleeping and smiled. , "You should also go to rest. You have walked all the way today, and you have to say goodbye to many people tomorrow."
Lin Huiru nodded, hugged Qi lotus and returned to the room, and told this matter to Xu Ziqiao also said that Xu Ziqiao was able to express her understanding, and then hugged Lin Huiru in her arms, "Don't worry, your parents are my parents. When we stabilize, I must take care of my parents in a beautiful manner." They are all taken to the capital."
"I believe in you." Lin Huiru nodded, raised her head and gave a kiss, and the two went to bed and fell asleep cuddling each other.
Early the next morning, Lin Huiru was quarreled by dogs barking.
Xu Ziqiao got up early again to thank his mentor. Lin Huiru rubbed her eyes and went out, only to find that the whole family was standing in the yard, as if they were in a stalemate with someone.
She walked a few more steps before her eyes suddenly opened up.
Xu Qinghe and Liu Xiulan are really lingering, they just came back yesterday, and they can come back today, but there are still big and small bags in their hands, maybe they are bewitched? "Hey Xiaoru, we are
here I want to come and see you, I heard that Zi Qiao has passed the first prize, it must have been a hard time, these are pheasant eggs, which are best for nourishing the body." Liu Xiulan's eyes lit up when she saw Lin Huiru. Swearing is extremely sharp, but now it is very awkward to speak human words.