Accumulate Wealth in Life

Shuzi High Gate (60)

Something that sounds mysterious is nothing if it is broken. Lin Yutong sat on the couch behind the screen and listened silently. I and the fourth master knew what it was as soon as they heard it. Others were only afraid that if they saw this thing, it would not take long to build it. Gunpowder first appeared in this land. It's just that people who value peace are never associated with murder in the first place. Fireworks are festive, but when the ratio changes, they become the murder weapon.

However, according to what Miao Zhuang said, it seems that the Miao family will not make this thing at all, they only have the finished product bought from foreigners. This was still in the days of his great-grandfather. But according to the map, the gunpowder should have been hidden in the mountains. Can the current sealing technology and the gunpowder be kept in the mountains for so many years, can it be protected from moisture? But this thing is equivalent to waste if it gets wet.

After looking for it for so many years, people have been destroyed. It's for something that's already been scrapped.

It sounds really ironic.

The fourth master looked at Miao Zhuang and asked, "What about you? What do you think now?"

"Me?" Miao Zhuang shook his head, "I was stared at by Jin Chengan and couldn'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. Every time Liaodong sends a letter to Jin Chengan soon, he will talk to me about the current situation of my parents and make me feel at ease. So, I Guess, people are in the horse farm in Liaodong."

Fourth Master is clear, and his words are not without basis. Fourth Master didn't rush to promise to save people, he just changed the subject and asked, "Why did he ask you to gain my trust?"

For that so-called treasure map, or for something else?

Miao Zhuang frowned, and said after a long time, "I heard that the eldest son of the prince, Yuan Ge'er, entered the palace, but the emperor doesn't seem to be really optimistic about Yuan Ge'er. After all... the princess' child should be more likely."

Is this an early layout?

But if Miao Zhuang knew about this, does that mean that Jin Chengan's trust in Miao Zhuang was relatively high.

Miao Zhuang seemed to know what the fourth master was thinking, with a bitter smile on his face, "He treats me very well, and even accepts me as his adopted son. I also know that besides not having much freedom, my parents should It’s also a good life. You can call me a thief and a father, and I can do anything. But there are some things, I really can’t do it.” If you don’t completely put yourself at the feet of others, let him trample on them at will, he will not Let yourself out so easily. "As for the treasure map, I guess my parents don't have it either. I guess he separated me from my parents, threatened me with my parents, and then threatened my parents with me. I was in his hands, According to my father's temperament, if he really had it in his hand, it was impossible not to take it out. My life is the most precious thing to my parents. Therefore, I feel that we do not have the so-called treasure map in our hands. "

"Then he suspects that the treasure map is in my hand?" The fourth master chuckled, "How could he suspect me? When my mother died, I was still in the swaddling clothes. There was no one from the Miao family around me. Those dowries have been in his hands for more than ten years. I don't believe he hasn't found them. He didn't find them. How did I know the treasure map?"

Miao Zhuang looked at the fourth master, his expression really did not want to lie. But I didn't have it in my hand, not in my father's hand, nor in my aunt's hand. "Then does this treasure map really exist? Could it be just a legend from an audiobook?" But if so, what was the meaning of the story that my father had specially explained to him in his early years? The treasure must still be there. But where is the treasure map? Could it be that the father has given it to him, but he didn't find it?

The fourth master turned the cup in his hand: "If I guess right, this treasure map does exist. But you probably don't have all of it in your hands. And if my biological mother left it for me, then I have it in my hands. It should not be complete. Only when we both find the half that belongs to us and put it together can we be considered complete." He said, put down the cup in his hand, and spread his hands, "To be honest, my hands are There's really nothing in there. Maybe it's hidden somewhere inconspicuous, but I just couldn't find it."

Miao Zhuang's brows furrowed even tighter. It took a long time before he said, "I see." Then he hesitated for a moment before he said, "This guess, I will tell Jin Chengan when I go back."

This is to say hello to the fourth master. Some information must be revealed from his mouth, otherwise, there is no way to convince the other party.

Fourth Master nodded: "That's how it should be."

After sending Miao Zhuang away, Lin Yutong turned out from the inside, "Going?"

"Yeah!" The fourth master got up and stretched, "Those who can endure grievances and endure grievances should not be underestimated. Miao Zhuang's temperament that can stretch and shrink can be used."

Lin Yutong generally does not object to Fourth Master's decision. He only said, "When he finds the map, do you really intend to take it out?"

The fourth master laughed: "If he finds his own share, the first thing he thinks about is how to destroy it, instead of taking it out. If Jin Chengan gets the map, his family's life is really over."

Useless and hated people, what do they keep?

As he spoke, the fourth master raised his voice and called Guiwu, who was guarding outside, so he came in quickly.

"You set off tonight and enter the city when the city gate opens. Go back and look at the warehouse..." The fourth master whispered, "Just watch, no matter what they take, don't make a sound."

Gui Wu responded with a sound, and then turned around and went out.

"You are worried that someone will go into the warehouse and look for it." Lin Yutong sighed, "Jin Chengan still won't give up."

He is not unwilling, he always feels that the more chips in his hand, the better.

The taro is steamed and eaten with sugar, which is the easiest way to eat. After one person ate half of it and drank two bowls of porridge, his stomach was almost full.

It wasn't until the middle of the night, when Lin Yutong fell asleep, that he suddenly heard the sound of a bird flapping its wings and flying away. She reluctantly opened her eyes and saw that Fourth Master was coming back from outside.

"The news is coming again." Lin Yutong turned over and muttered.

The fourth master did not dare to cover her with a quilt, for fear that the cold air on her body would freeze her. He pulled up a bed again and wrapped it around him before saying, "Let people keep an eye on Jin Cheng'an. When Miao Zhuang's news spreads back, he must send someone to ask Miao Kai. Without him to lead the way, where do we go to find Miao Kai? "

Lin Yutong was stunned. Let's just say, it doesn't look like the fourth master is going to give the treasure map to the other party, and what to do to reveal such news, it turned out to be to ask Jin Chengan to lead him. She crawled into the fourth master's bed three or two times, hugged him, and fell asleep again. When he arrived, he did not forget to make a promise to the fourth master, "Tomorrow, ask someone to make taro and meat for the master."

Fourth Master chuckled lightly, patted her gently and fell asleep.

After the virtual master, he is still somewhat famous. It used to be used exclusively by Prince Heng, but now it has also been upgraded and has become a royal use. And because the queen made a fuss, the emperor had no choice but to invite such a character, so this time, Daoist Xu entered the palace this time, and there were more people staring at him.

Emperor Yongkang leaned on the soft pillow and took a pulse. Then he frowned and looked at the emperor deeply. Then he looked at the Queen and Crown Prince and said, "I'm overworked and a little depressed, and I often can't sleep peacefully. Work less and rest for a while, and the dragon's body will naturally be healthy."

The queen raised her brows, she would not simply think that Liao Xu would tell the truth in front of herself and the prince. She doesn't want to care at all about the emperor's dragon body. But if it is false, if it is used well, it will not be a gain. It does not mean that the emperor is overworked. Can't sleep peacefully? Don't you mean to work less and rest in peace? If so, what should we do with this matter? She glanced at the prince and said softly, "You still have to listen to what the Taoist priest has to say. No matter how big the matter in the court is, it doesn't matter if you have a dragon body. Yichen concubine, it's better to ask the prince to come and help for a while."

As soon as these words came out, the cold sweat on the prince's head fell first. Power is something that you can't take the initiative to ask for, it's taboo.

A sharp light flashed in the half-squinted eyes of Emperor Yongkang.

The prince knelt down slowly, "My son asked to go to Daci'en Temple to pray for the father and emperor."

The queen turned back and looked at the prince with his head bowed in astonishment. Who are you planning for? How could he not know good or bad.

Gan Shi glanced at the prince, and the prince just looked up, looking at Gan Shi pleadingly. Gan sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Tell the prince to go. This is also the child's intention."

The queen almost glared at Gan Shi.

Lin Fanghua looked around, fiddled with the fingernails in his hands leisurely, and said lightly: "Your Majesty, the prince is an adult, so it's time to practice. The best candidate?"

The queen looked at Lin Fanghua, wondering what she meant by helping her like this. But as soon as she turned her head, she saw the prince's slowly pale face, and she became vigilant in her heart. I'm just afraid that Lin Fanghua is not at ease. She glanced at Mrs. Gan for help, but saw Mrs. Gan sitting on the side with her eyes and nose watching her heart, and would not talk anymore.

She couldn't help but feel anxious in her heart, and as soon as she changed her voice, she said, "However, filial piety is the first priority, and the crown prince prays for His Majesty.

Gan Shi looked at the Queen angrily, this person has changed really fast. He turned his face and dared to push Yun Yin out.

The ministers standing in the outer hall all looked at each other. Since when did the women in the inner palace take care of the affairs of the outer court?

Although Concubine Chen was serving in the imperial study, but so many ministers came in and out, none of them heard Concubine Chen say a few words about government affairs. Why is the queen, who has always been known for her virtue, so eager to look like this? Even a small talented person dared to point fingers at the government.

Emperor Yongkang waved his hand and called Master Xu Dao to go and prepare the prescription, but turned to look at the prince: "Your sister is a girl, and I don't worry about her going out. It's better for you to go. The importance of river affairs, You know that too. Let go and do it. I give you the right to act cheaply. Let's go today."

Jin Yunshun's hands and feet suddenly became cold. It doesn't matter what you want. Outside the capital, if you encounter a 'mountain bandit', can your life still be yours? But the emperor's words have already been said, where can he be allowed to say half a word. He obediently kowtowed to thank him: "My son obeys my father's orders."

Emperor Yongkang waved to the empress and the prince, "You go down first. You heard what Li Xu said. I'm not serious. Go!"

The queen looked at Gan Shi again, and seeing that Gan was still silent and did not speak, she lowered her head and slowly backed out.

Emperor Yongkang turned his gaze to Lin Fanghua, "Get out too! How can you speak in court affairs?"

Lin Fanghua's face turned red all of a sudden, and in front of Gan's face, she was reprimanded like a slave, and she was embarrassed. I wanted to defend a few words, but looking at the sullen look in the emperor's eyes, he immediately shrank back.

When Lin Fanghua also went out, Mrs Gan took out another soft pillow from Emperor Yongkang's body and told him to lie down more comfortably: "In front of outsiders, at least give her some face."

Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes and said, "Don't say anything wrong. If I really want to give her a good face, you should not give me a good face when I look back." After he finished speaking, he didn't care what Mrs Gan thought, and just called Shun Zai. While installing the statue, Daoist Xu said: "Okay, there are no outsiders in this hall. Come over. Tell me what's going on?"

Liao Xu said with a long sigh: "Presumably Your Majesty also feels that you are the sequelae of a drug addiction."

The expression on Emperor Yongkang's face really didn't fluctuate too much: "I did guess something. How is it? What can I do?"

Liaoxu Daochang nodded: "As long as you leave that thing, it will be fine. It will be almost the same for two months of peace and quiet."

For two months, he had to endure it.

Emperor Yongkang's face slowly turned bad, "Is there any medicine that can be used instead?"

Liaoxu Daochang lowered his eyelids and shook his head: "Your Majesty should take out that monster and leave it to Laodao for safekeeping. This is not a good thing. Your Majesty's dragon body is important."

Emperor Yongkang's eyes flickered, and it took a long time before he said, "Go down and rest first. You will be living in the palace during this time."

There was no response at all to the proposal of the virtual priest.

After waiting for Xu to go out, Mr. Gan said: "Since it's really not a good thing, you can't touch it any more..."

"Then... even if you are rich in the world, what's the fun in living?" Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes, and when he faced the Gan family, he had no idea what embarrassment was. His voice dropped immediately, and he said softly, "Call Xu and make two pots of medicinal herbs..."

Gan Shi was silent for a long time before slowly nodding: "That's it! I know that you have been aggrieved in your heart these years... People only have such a short life, don't look at the shouting all day long, but who can really live for thousands of years. Years are long in this world..."

"You still understand me!" Emperor Yongkang sighed: "During this period of time, please help with the court affairs."

"Then I'll clean up the apse and stay here for the time being. If there's anything that can't be dealt with, I'll ask Your Majesty's advice." Mrs Gan put the quilt on Emperor Yongkang and turned around and walked out.

Mammy He was waiting outside, and the master and servant were walking in tandem.

"Master, I'm still waiting for your order at Dao Master Xu's place." Mammy He looked around and saw that there was no one nearby, so she said in a low voice.

Gan shi said softly, "En": "The antidote is mixed in, and the amount is only allowed to be half."

Mammy He replied, and stopped talking.

Ganshi stopped: "Tell Shi Zhongyu to deliver a letter to Tongtong, and ask Tongtong to go to Daci'en Temple to pray for the emperor."

"Pray for blessings?" Lin Yutong immediately understood what the Gan family meant, the prince had left the capital, and he had to be a 'filial daughter'!

Shi Zhongyu smiled: "Daci'en Temple, the scenery is different from the scenery of this hot spring villa. You just think it's a change of place and mood. It's boring to stay in the same place all the time."

Lin Yutong, who is not bored, doesn't care about this. It's better to go to Daci'en Temple. It just happened to find someone who can talk to him and relieve the boredom for the fourth master. Those eminent monks who have attained the Tao should have many topics in common with the Fourth Master on Buddhism.

"Then pack up and go." Lin Yutong agreed very neatly.

Dacien Temple is the most prestigious temple in Dazhou.

Although the temple is hard, it also depends on who you compare it with. After all, she is also a princess, and the temple also attaches great importance to the nobles. Even vegetarian food has a unique flavor.

Let her sit here and recite the scriptures, she can't sit still. On the contrary, the tofu workshop of the temple called Lin Yutong had a different interest. Every day, I grind beans and make tofu with the monks in the temple, and listen to them chanting scriptures. Seeing that she was interested, the fourth master followed the monk to the spring in the valley to fetch water every day. The soy milk boiled with this spring water had no fishy smell of beans, but had a sweet taste.

The two used the tofu they made themselves and enshrined it in front of the Buddha, and then sent the tofu to the palace to add vegetables to the Gan family and Emperor Yongkang. Even Guo Changhe got a lot from there.

Lin Yutong could imagine what kind of expression Guo Changhe would have. He can't even finish his own tofu, who cares about tofu? Even if the princess made tofu, it was tofu.

The weather was getting colder, but Lin Yutong felt that the amount of tofu that the tofu shop made every day was suddenly much larger. And the number is increasing day by day.

"Is it because there are fewer and fewer fresh vegetables?" Lin Yutong asked the big monk in charge of the tofu workshop.

The great monk shook his head: "His Royal Highness doesn't know anything. Now there are many scholars who come to take the exam in the temple, so it will naturally cost more."

Lin Yutong suddenly realized that some poor students could not afford to live in an inn, so they came to the temple to borrow it. Help the temple to copy Buddhist scriptures in exchange for daily meals. Lin Yutong didn't really understand why those dramas always talked about going for the exam for three years. But now I'm used to this kind of thing. Many scholars barely managed to get enough to go to the capital, but when they got to the capital, food and lodging were all problems. If you pass the test, it’s fine, but if you don’t pass the test, many people don’t even have to pay for the journey back. These people cannot stay in the capital to make a living and save money, but when they have enough money, these three years will almost pass. I want to go back. This is the year of the big game. You have to take the exam again.

This is the status quo.

On this day, Lin Yutong and Fourth Master went out in commoner 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 it is next to 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 if they can't eat the vegetarian food in the temple. Therefore, if you ask carefully, in any restaurant with vegetarian dishes, there are always relatives who have turned several corners to become monks in the temple, and they are also known as fire-head monks in the kitchen. Otherwise, how did this secret recipe for vegetarian food come from? Make it up, whoever arranges it well will have a more prosperous business.

Today, Fourth Master and Lin Yutong brought Guiwu and Sanxi to the largest vegetarian restaurant in town, Huayenju.

I don't know who is pregnant with this name.

I didn't want a private room, so I took a seat by the window in the lobby. I randomly ordered a few signature dishes in the store, and quietly listened to the sound of the market.

The dishes were served quickly. Lin Yutong moved his chopsticks and frowned as soon as he entered the dishes. No wonder the vegetarian dishes at this restaurant tasted good. Turns out it was still addicting. Cook chicken and shiitake mushrooms, dry and grind them into powder, and use it as chicken essence. No wonder the vegetarian dishes are more delicious than others. It can only be said that this store is more cunning than others.

After two bites, Lin Yutong and Fourth Master stopped using their chopsticks.

Lin Yutong asked Sanxi to go out and buy some plain biscuits from the small stalls, and then went back to see the fourth master looking towards the innermost side of the lobby, leaning against a table in the corner.

This table feels weird.

The one sitting at the top was a scholar in his twenties. The clothes on his body were washed white, and although there were no patches, it could be seen that his family was very poor. Seeing that his arm only touched the table once, he raised his arm carefully, as if he was afraid that the remaining oil stains on the table would get on his body. This gesture immediately made people feel that the clothes on this body were probably the only ones that could be worn when going out.

On the opposite side of him, sat a rich middle-aged man with a ring on his hand, which made his chubby hand even more unbearable. Holding a teacup, his face is neither smiling nor angry, pretending to be majestic. The clothes on him are made of satin. Lin Yutong guessed that this should be a businessman.

On both sides of the young man, on one side was a middle-aged man with a moustache. He was thin and thin, and he was wearing a robe made of fine cotton. Lin Yutong couldn't tell whether this man was the accountant or the master of the government.

With his back to Lin Yutong, he looked like he had big arms and a round waist, and he was dressed in bunts again. Either a bodyguard or a bodyguard.

This is strange, there are four people at a table, four occupations. How can this not be eye-catching.

It is said that people gather in groups and things are divided into groups. What is the situation with these four people?

Lin Yutong looked at the fourth master and couldn't help but become interested.

Sitting here, Zhao Xun was really annoyed. Feeling the gaze of others, he felt a little more uncomfortable.

There was an eerie silence on the table, he knew that they were all waiting for his reply.

"Master Zhang looks down on me, it's an honor for me." Zhao Xun said slowly, "But the imperial examinations in the imperial court, the capital is full of talents. I don't have the confidence of Master Zhang, I think I will go to high school. So, your kindness lies with me. I understand it. When he is really in high school, I will thank Master Zhang for this auspicious words."

Zhang Baocai blinked his mung bean eyes, and the fat on his face jumped twice, as if he had not expected Zhao Xun's refusal. But think about it. With my funding, even if you don't pass the exam in this subject, let's take the next subject. I will cover all your entanglement 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 guess correctly, you must be penniless now."

When Lin Yutong heard this, he didn't understand, and looked at the fourth master, "What is this for? Invest in advance?"

The fourth master sighed: "I won't be surprised if I see it in the future." He nodded his chin towards the table, "Don't look at that table, the boss is the loudest, in fact, he is the one who doesn't care. Among the two, the one with the moustache is the master of today. He is the one who supports the two. First, select the promising, possibly high school, and poor family members. Then The person who finds the price again. He is the middleman. During the period from the exam to the appointment, all the expenses are covered 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 owner for himself and be a master. The one with the big shoulders and the round waist will be the head of the arrest in the future. Do you understand?"

Lin Yutong suddenly realized that, as long as it is a seedling of reading, someone is willing to invest. Not only the money, but also the staff who will become officials in the future are ready-made. You only need to be in charge of the exam, and the rest will be taken care of by the people below.

Can be short-handed and soft-hearted! As a result, these officials will become pawns in the hands of others.

The fourth master sneered: "This kind of customs has existed in all dynasties. There are relatively few people looking for it in the capital. Most of them are set in their respective hometowns. There is a group of people who want to depend on them. If you pass the exam, you have some skills, but you can tear off such a group of blood-sucking worms from your body. If the means are a little lacking, this official will be the only one. Just like the grandfather who sings on the stage, he is just a pretentious person. He has no real power at all."

Lin Yutong's expression gradually became solemn, saying that officials and businessmen colluded, but this form of collusion between officials and businessmen is quite firm. Have to be cautious!

Just as he was talking, he heard a bang, the sound of a stool falling to the ground.

Lin Yutong followed the voice and saw that the scholar had a cold face, stood up, and left with a flick of his sleeves.

The fourth master gave Guiwu a look, and Guiwu followed the scholar and walked out.

And the conversation at that table was passed on and off.

The obese businessman who was called Master Zhang by the scholar may feel that this move is a bit embarrassing, so he complained: "I said looking for a private room, then Zhao Xunfei won't go. At first glance, he will be poor for life. I said, Master Hu, let's Is it possible to change someone else, why is it necessary to have him? There are so many talented people in the world, so they don’t necessarily have to hang themselves on a tree. Such a tough temperament that doesn’t know how to lift up, even in the future, it’s not easy to control... "

Master Hu thought to himself: You know the shit!

There are many talented people in the world, but do you know them all? Do you know the bottom line? Do you know if he has real talent? Besides, do you think finding a soft egg is so good? I cried when I couldn't get up. He would rather find someone with a tougher personality who can stand up. No matter how smart and capable this master is, he still has to hide behind the scenes. This big thing has to be dealt with by the gentlemen. It would be really fun to meet a master who couldn't see his master's face in public. He thought so in his heart, but there was a warm smile on his face: "Master Zhang, don't worry, I said that you have the bottom line. Since you like it, can we let him run away? Don't worry, now He will have a place to live in the evening, but not tomorrow. It doesn't matter if he doesn't agree, we can always ask him to agree. If you have money, there is nothing that can't be done. "

Master Zhang immediately laughed and said, "Let's go! Let's go back to the capital first. What's so interesting about the vegetables and soup here with little water."

Master Hu said to the big man opposite: "Lin Da, you stay." After saying that, he winked.

Lin Da stood up and saluted: "Don't worry, I'm sure it will be done properly."

Seeing the three of them leave the restaurant, the expression on Lin Yutong's face couldn't be better. If such an official is really chosen, the imperial court will be rotten from the very beginning.

After paying the money, the two got up and walked around the street for a while, then went up the mountain and returned to the temple. As soon as he entered the monastery, he saw the acquaintance monk standing by the door, reciting Amitabha in his mouth, but holding an oily chicken leg in his hand. With a bit of anger on his face, he was embarrassed at Zhao Xundao, who was standing opposite him. : "In a pure place of Buddhism, how can the donor... bring these... in... Sin! Sin! Amitabha Buddha."

Zhao Xun's face flushed, "Master! This is definitely not what I did. I'm not afraid of the master's jokes, I have no money, even if I'm greedy, I can't afford it."

Just as there was a hint of hesitation on the face of the acquaintance monk, Lin Yutong heard footsteps. Turning around, he saw a stout woman grabbing two chicken feathers with dust and blood in, and saw the monk's hand in the distance. The chicken drumsticks in the hamster rushed over with an 'Ow', "I just said, why are the big flowers in my family gone? It turns out that they all got into the stomachs of you monks. What kind of Buddha are you reciting? Mercy, but such a killer..."

The Zhike monk sang the Buddha's name again, but did not explain to the woman, only looking at Zhao Xun a little annoyed, "The poor monk thought that the donor was just greedy for food and was disrespectful to the Buddha, but he didn't expect to steal their property, the small temple actually I can't tolerate you. The benefactor still leaves quickly... The province's Buddha is taken aback."

Zhao Xun's face suddenly turned blue with anger: "Master, although he is poor, he is also a scholar, and he also knows etiquette, righteousness and shame. You are really wronging a good person when you decide the case like this."

The cognizant monk shook his head: "The little monk didn't believe it, but the donor Li, who was in the same room with the donor, saw with his own eyes that the donor was stealing meat and fish in the temple... What do you say?"

Li Shizhu?

Zhao Xun's face suddenly turned pale.

The monk who knew the guest waved his hand: "Master Li and you have always been close. His words should not be faked."

Just as he was talking, a young man came out from behind the side hall, and when he saw Zhao Xun, he bowed: "Brother Zhao, you can't lie in front of Buddha. I'm sorry."

Zhao Xun pointed at Li Shizhu: "Okay! Li Shizhu, you are really good! How much money did you collect from that surnamed Hu to do such a pickle!"

Li Shizhu's face revealed a bit of anger: "Brother Zhao, you look down on it! How can you buy it with just a few dollars?"

Zhao Xun still wanted to talk, but he didn't want the woman to rush towards him. He hugged the box beside Zhike Monk's feet and didn't let go: "You stole my chicken, and this box will be used as collateral. When will you pay back the money? When will this box be returned to you?"

It turned out that this box was taken out of Zhao Xun's luggage by Zhike Seng. In the scholar's box, except for two tattered clothes, there were books. In the imperial examinations, everything can be lost, except for books.

Zhao Xun quickly stopped him: "Auntie, I really didn't steal your chicken."

The woman looked at Li Shizhu: "Your classmates said that you stole it, and you still want to mess with it!" After speaking, she patted her thigh, sat down on the ground and cried, "The one who killed Qiandao was a scholar. I've never seen a scholar who stole chicken and ate it in a temple..."

The tone was meandering, and after a while, a lot of people gathered.

Li Shizhu took out a string of copper coins from his body and stuffed it into the woman, "Auntie, my classmate is just confused for a while, so please forgive me, the money will be paid to you, and you should return the box to him. This thing ruins a person's great future, doesn't it?"

The woman weighed the money in her hand, and then stopped crying and pushed the box over: "You still look like a scholar in your later life, but you don't look like that... You look like a dog, but you are inside. It's a black... I bah! I'm still a scholar."

Li Shizhu smiled, a glint of self-satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he turned his face with a heart-wrenching look, and handed the box to Zhao Xun: "Brother Zhao, although we have a strong personal relationship, but right and wrong are right and wrong. This is the bottom line to stick to. If you are prepared, you are not qualified to be an official!”

"Well said!" Someone around said hello. Followed, applauded everywhere.

Lin Yutong and the fourth master watched Li Shizhu's performance silently. They had to say that this person was better than Zhao Xun except for his bad character. There is no shortage of scheming means, the key is the ruthless hand. Facing a friend, it can also be used as a ladder to climb up. This is because she knew that there was a princess living in Daci'en Temple, so she wanted to use public opinion to manage her own reputation. As long as the princess knows his reputation, even if he can't pass the exam, as long as he is supported by nobles, he can also become an official.

Fourth Master and Lin Yutong walked over, seeing that the monk who knew the guest was about to bow, Sanxi gave a wink and stopped.

"Your name is Li Shizhu?" the fourth master asked.

Li Shizhu saw that the couple who approached had an extraordinary bearing, and hurriedly handed over to answer: "I don't know who the virtuous couple are?"

The fourth master hadn't even spoken yet, when someone was booing next to him: "Look, I know that this Master Juren is going to pass the exam, and they all come up to compliment. Why didn't anyone ask the scholar who stole chicken? It's better to have a good character!"

Li Shizhu put on a modest smile on his face: "Everyone, please wait until the day of high school, please invite everyone to drink." After speaking, 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 or not." Her eyes looked up and down Li Shizhu, "You... I can tell you now that Kenke... has no relationship with you. !"