The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Maybe it was because I was worried that the county government office would be too busy in the morning, or maybe it was because of something else. It was not until noon the next day, after lunch, that Xue Ai calmly sent his servants to visit the county government office with famous invitations.

After the servants left, Xue Biao, who was full of questions, quickly asked Xue Ai for advice, Dad, didn't you say we wanted to save Shopkeeper He? Why didn't you choose to come to the door in person?

Since Xue Ai taught him a lesson yesterday, Xue Biao's thoughts are finally no longer limited to books. I began to try to think about the profound meaning of my father's daily words and deeds.

Seeing that his son had such signs, Xue Ai was very pleased, and naturally struck a chord while the iron was hot: It is because we want to save people that we have to submit our name first. If someone comes to plead guilty, we can go there in an open and honest manner, and we can also prevent the county magistrate from doing so. You may think that our Xue family loves to put on airs.

Think about it for yourself, what kind of reaction will the county magistrate have if we vote for the title?

Xue Biao picked up the tea cup and poured it into Xue Yi's cup. After thinking about it carefully, he asked, Your Majesty, the county magistrate would like to see us.

That means he wants to talk to us. Xue Ai picked up the Kuagua fruit and took a bite. It was brought by the waiter at noon. Try it. It's quite sweet.

Xue Biao had no intention of eating, but said nervously: What if I refuse directly?

Xue Aishai laughed and said: That means there is nothing to talk about. It will be less embarrassing to see each other less. We, father and son, pack up and go back to Jinling. We might as well go back early to report to the head of the family that her person has been included. Otherwise, we can just go back to Jinling. Please come out, her precious brother.

At the end of the sentence, it was full of ridicule. I don’t know who this feeling is for.

Then what if I neither see you nor refuse you.

This question is still like that. Xue Ai nodded, very satisfied with his son's cleverness, Think about it yourself first.

Xue Biao stood up and walked around the room with his hands behind his back. Ask for money? The adults are thinking, how should we talk to us?

Why? Xue Ai picked up the tea cup and took a sip with a very leisurely expression.

After all, we, the four Jinling families, are of the same spirit. We have two Dukes of the Jia family on top, and there is also the eldest sister of the Jia family in the palace. We have an uncle from the Wang family serving in the court. Are you hesitating, the county magistrate?

Xue Biao stood still, like a child who had solved a lantern riddle, excitedly waiting for his elders' comments.

You idiot, it is our Xue family who is here today, not the Jia family, and not the Wang family. If he is taboo about this, why don't you welcome us to the county government office immediately? Xue Ai said angrily, and Xue Biao spat out embarrassedly. Stick out your tongue.

Keep thinking. Also, don't use words like Same Qi Lian Zhi when it's just you and me. Dad doesn't like it very much.

Oh. Xue Biao nodded. Since this is not the case, that is not the case either. A thought suddenly occurred to him, Dad, is the county magistrate waiting?

Oh? Then what is he waiting for? Xue Ai finally became interested and looked at his dog.

Xue Biao frowned and said hesitantly: What does he mean by waiting for others? Waiting for... waiting for the person above?

Hahahaha. I just said that I couldn't give birth to such a stupid child. Xue Ai pulled Xue Biao in front of him and pinched his cheek lovingly.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Xue Qi once again reminded her of her silly son, some aspects of Xue Qi's past life that she had never cared about. At this moment, Xue Ai's detailed analysis really opened his eyes.

Dong dong dong

Master, Master, I'm back.

An untimely knock on the door interrupted the affectionate scene of licking the calf. The two father and son sat down in their seats, and Xue Ai said, Come in.

When the servant walked into the house, Xue Ai asked him, What did the county magistrate say?

He didn't say anything, and he didn't even see his face. He submitted the door sticker and was called back by the official.

Xue Ai and Xue Biao couldn't help but smile at each other.

I got it, go down. Xue Biao waved his hand at the servant, and did not find a reason to punish him because he failed to accomplish the task.

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Magistrate Xu was sitting in the lobby of the county government office, with a mirror hanging high above his head, playing with the name card that had just been sent in by a servant of the Xue family. The Shaoxing Master on the side saw Magistrate Xu's playful expression and did not look angry. He stepped forward and said.

Sir, how long should we make the Xue family wait this time?

County Magistrate Xu didn't answer immediately when he heard it. He just opened the name card. Seeing the rows of titles, he closed them angrily and threw them on the public case, It's so thick, it makes people angry just looking at it.

Upon hearing this, Master Shaoxing realized that there was nothing else to worry about, so he hurriedly stepped forward to show his loyalty, Sir, do you want me to arrange something...

Nonsense. After all, he is on errand for the palace. He is on the same page as us, so there is no need to create extraneous matters. We are waiting for the prefect's reply.

Magistrate Xu shook his head. He could show his smart side in many things. But when it's time to pretend to be stupid, he will behave worse than most people. He was a successful candidate based on his true talent and learning, so he naturally doesn't care about the Xue family. If King Jia and his like came, he might even get up to greet them.

But the Xue family's affairs are a problem after all. We also have to consider the attitude of the prefect towards the Xue family. It would be better to let the superiors make the decision themselves.

Magistrate Xu had a headache thinking about it, so he simply asked the master, Is there no good news recently?

One thing is true. Yesterday, a newspaper was sent from the mansion, and the results of the imperial examination were written on it. Master Shaoxing smiled and stepped forward to congratulate him.

Xu Ping knew at a glance that it was a student from his county who got good grades, so he hurriedly said, Bring it up quickly. The master was also prepared and took out the newspaper from his sleeve and sent it to the adults. Xu Pingzhi originally thought he would have to put in some effort to find it, but he opened the Di Baofu and tried a page. The first line read: Head of the case, Chen Heng (Taixing County).

Hahahahahaha. Xu Pingzhi clapped his hands and laughed. He was really sitting at home, feeling happy from heaven. Unexpectedly, the schoolboy who was a bit carefree would also look at him differently from the master. Good news indeed.

There is still some bad news. Master Shaoxing crossed his hands in embarrassment.

What is it?

Chen Heng's second uncle is still in our county jail because of Heng Shudian's incident.

Is that the waiter? Xu Pingzhi asked suspiciously. He remembered that this waiter had a very nice name.

That's him. Now the chief criminal of our county has won the first place in the government examination and earned our county a great reputation. How should we deal with his uncle?

What's so difficult about this? Xu Pingzhi put down the newspaper with a smile and said, Left and right.

exist.

Pull Chen Huaijin to the front of the hall and hit twenty big boards first.

yes.

Immediately two officials turned around and ran out. When the master saw it, he was dumbfounded and couldn't understand what his boss meant.

It doesn't matter. When Chen Heng comes to the county office, he will have to thank us.

Oh, that’s what it means. The master nodded, he already understood what the adult was thinking. Hurry up and arrange for someone to hit the board. Be sure to hit him calmly. Don't use too much force to kill the person directly.

Not long after, miserable screams came from the county government office.

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While Chen Huaijin was suffering in the county government hall, the caravan carrying Chen Heng and Chen Qi finally arrived in Taixing County. Pay the other half at the inn at the city gate. Chen Heng pulled Chen Qi and ran towards the county government office. Uncle Zhang, who lagged behind, had to carry the luggage of the two father and son alone to catch up.

The group finally reached the county government gate, but Chen Qi was in trouble. He had never had this opportunity in his life. Last time, he just stood outside from a distance and watched Heng'er go in for the exam.

What should I do now? What should I say when I see the county magistrate? Calling the second brother unjust? Or are you asking adults to be more tolerant?

Chen Qi, who was confused, couldn't help but look at Chen Heng. He saw the child spitting into the palm of his hand, brushing it off his head, re-wrapping the scattered hair in the Confucian scarf, and tidying up his clothes.

Dad, when I see the magistrate later, no matter what he says, I will reply to him. Just don't say anything, okay?

After hearing the child's arrangement, Chen Qi couldn't help but nodded.

After receiving Chen Qi's assurance, Chen Heng walked up the steps and came to the official stationed at the door. He bowed and said: Chen Heng, a boy from Taixing County, would like to see the county magistrate. Please send a message to the official official to say thank you for your kindness. .”

The official looked at the small Chen Heng and actually smiled and said: Oh. I recognize you. You are the chief case officer of our county. Just wait here and I will go and pass the message for you.

The official quickly walked into the hall, passed Chen Huaijin, who had just been beaten, and said to County Magistrate Xu, Sir, Chen Heng, a boy from this county, wants to see you.

Chen Huaijin, who was lying on the ground pretending to be dead, moved his eyelids when he heard his nephew's name. He was also afraid that if he made any noise, he would be beaten more, so he simply continued to lie down holding his teeth.

It's a coincidence. Xu Pingzhi counted the time with his fingers and already knew it in his heart. He pointed at Chen Huaijin on the ground and said, Pull him back to the prison first. Don't wipe the blood on the ground.

The officials on the left and right naturally followed the orders. After Chen Huaijin left, the master stepped forward and asked, What are you going to do, sir?

Of course it depends on what he wants to say! What he wants to do! Xu Pingzhi smiled and said to the official who had just reported, Go and call him in.

yes.

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