Shoko High Gate (60)

What sounds mysterious, if it's broken, it's nothing. Lin Yutong sat on the couch behind the screen and listened silently. I and the fourth master knew what it was as soon as I heard it, and the others were just afraid that it wouldn't take long to make it when they saw it. Gunpowder first appeared in this land. It's just that people who value harmony never associate it with killing people in the first place. Fireworks are festive, but when the ratio changes, they become murder weapons.

However, according to Miao Zhuang, it seems that the Miao family will not make this thing at all, and they only have the finished products bought from foreigners. This was back in the days of his great-grandfather. According to the map, the gunpowder must have been hidden in the mountains. But now this sealing technology, this gunpowder has been in the mountains for so many years, can it not be damp? But this thing, when it is damp, it is equivalent to being wasted.

After looking for so many years, it has caused people to die. For this is something that has long been scrapped.

It's ironic to say.

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

"Me?" Miao Zhuang shook his head, "I'm stared at by Jin Cheng'an, and I can't do anything." But what I want most is to rescue my parents and sister first. ”

"Do you know where they are being held?" the fourth master asked again.

Miao Zhuang shook his head: "I don't know the specifics, but it should be in Liaodong roughly." Every time Liaodong sent a letter to Jin Cheng'an, he would talk to me about my parents' current situation and make me feel at ease. So, I guess, people are in the horse farm in Liaodong. ”

The fourth master knew that his words were not without basis. The fourth master didn't rush to promise to save people, but only changed the topic and asked, "What did he ask you to gain my trust?"

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

Miao Zhuang frowned, and it took a long time before he said: "I heard that Brother Yuan, the eldest son of the prince, has entered the palace, but the emperor doesn't seem to be really optimistic about Brother Yuan." After all...... The princess's child should be more likely. ”

Is this an early layout?

But if Miao Zhuang even knows this, does that mean that Jin Chengan's trust in Miao Zhuang is relatively high.

Miao Zhuang seemed to know what the fourth master thought, and a wry smile appeared on his face, "He is very good to me, and he even accepts me as a righteous son." I also know that my parents should be doing well except that they don't have much freedom. You can scold me for being a thief and a father, anything. But there are some things I really can't do. "If he doesn't completely put himself at the feet of others, let him trample on it at will, he won't let himself out so easily. "As for the treasure map, I don't think my parents have any of them. I guess he separated me from my parents, threatened me with them, and then threatened my parents with me. I am in his hand, and according to my father's nature, if I really have it in my hand, it is impossible not to take it out. My life is the most precious thing for my parents. So, I don't think we have that so-called treasure map in our hands. ”

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

Miao Zhuang looked at the fourth master, his expression really didn't want to lie. But I don't have it in my own hands, I don't have it in my father's hands, and I don't have it in my aunt's hands. "Then does this treasure map exist or not? Could it be just a legend from hearsay?" But if so, what is the meaning of the story that my father specially told him in his early years? The treasure must still be there. But where is the treasure map? Could it be that my father has given it to him, but he has not found it?

The fourth master turned the cup in his hand: "If I guessed correctly, this treasure map is indeed there." But what you have in your hands is not complete. And if my biological mother left it for me, then what I have in my hands should not be complete. Only when we both find our own half and put it together will it be considered complete. As he spoke, he put down the cup in his hand and spread out his hands, "Honestly, I really don't have anything in my hand." Maybe it's hidden somewhere, but I haven't found it. ”

Miao Zhuang's brows furrowed even tighter, and it took a long time before he said, "I know." Then he hesitated for a moment before saying, "This guess, I want to 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 make the other party believe it.

The fourth master nodded: "That's how it should be." ”

After sending Miao Zhuang away, Lin Yutong turned out of it, "Gone?"

"Hmm!" the fourth master got up and stretched his waist, "Those who can stand the grievances and endure the grievances can't be underestimated." Miao Zhuang's temperament that can stretch and shrink, it doesn't hurt to use it. ”

Lin Yutong generally does not object to the decision of the fourth master. He only said: "When he finds the map, do you really plan to take it out?" ”

The fourth master smiled: "If he finds his own share, the first thing he thinks of is how to destroy it, not take it out." really asked Jin Chengan to get the map, and his family's life was really over. ”

What do you keep for useless and hateful people?

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

"Set out tonight, and enter the city before the gates are opened. Go back and look at the storeroom......" The fourth master commanded in a low voice, "Just look at it, no matter what they take, you don't make a noise." ”

Guiwu answered, and then turned around and went out.

"You're worried that someone will go into the storeroom and look for it. Lin Yutong sighed, "Jin Chengan still doesn't give up." ”

He doesn't give up, he always thinks that the more chips in his hand, the better.

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

It wasn't until the second half of the night that Lin Yutong fell asleep and suddenly heard the sound of a bird flapping its wings and flying away. She barely opened her eyes and saw that the fourth master was indeed coming back from outside.

"The news went again. Lin Yutong turned over and muttered.

The fourth master didn't dare to cover a quilt with her, for fear that the cold air on his body would freeze her. pulled a bed again and wrapped it around his body, and then said, "Let people stare at Jin Chengan." When Miao Zhuang's news came back, he must have to send someone to ask Miao Kai. Without him to lead the way, where can we go to find Miao Kai?"

Lin Yutong suddenly realized. Let's just say, looking at the fourth master's appearance, it doesn't look like he wants to give the treasure map to the other party, why do you want to reveal such news, it turned out to be to ask Jin Chengan to show him the way. She got into the fourth master's quilt three or two times, and hugged him before falling asleep again. When he was about to come, he didn't forget to promise the fourth master, "Ming'er asked someone to make taro and buckle meat for the master to eat." ”

The fourth master chuckled lightly and gently patted her to sleep.

is still a little famous. It used to be dedicated to 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, when the chief of the void entered the palace this time, there were more people staring at him.

Emperor Yongkang leaned on the soft pillow and took the pulse. Then his brows furrowed, and he glanced at the emperor deeply. Then he looked at the crown prince and said, "I am overworked, and I am a little depressed, and I can't sleep peacefully." With less work and a period of rest, the dragon body will be naturally healthy. ”

The queen raised her eyebrows, she would not simply think that she would tell the truth in front of herself and the crown prince now. What is the emperor's dragon body, she doesn't want to care about it at all now. But if it is false, if it is used well, there is no gain, not that the emperor is overworked. Can't you sleep peacefully? Didn't you say that you should work less and recuperate in peace? Then in that case, what should we do about this court? She glanced at the prince and said softly: "The words of the Taoist chief still have to be listened to, no matter how many things in the court are and how big they are, there is no dragon body that matters. According to the concubine, it is better to ask the prince to come over to help for a while. ”

As soon as these words came out, the cold sweat on the prince's head came down first. Power is something that cannot be reached out for on the initiative, and this is a taboo.

Emperor Yongkang's half-squinted eyes instantly flashed with a fierce light.

The crown prince knelt down slowly, "The son asks to go to the Great Ci'en Temple to pray for his father." ”

The queen turned around and looked at the prince with her head bowed in amazement. Who is he plotting for? How can he not know what is good or bad?

Gan glanced at the prince, and the prince also happened to look up and look at Gan pleadingly. Gan sighed lightly and said in a low voice, "Call the prince to go." This is also the child's heart. ”

The queen glared almost angrily at Gan.

Lin Fanghua looked left and right, leisurely fiddling with the nails in his hands, and said lightly: "Your Majesty, the princes are all adults, it's time to go through the experience." You were worried about who to send to inspect the river, isn't the prince the best candidate?"

The queen looked at Lin Fanghua, puzzled 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 her heart rose with vigilance. I'm afraid that Lin Fanghua is not well-intentioned. She glanced at Gan for help, but saw Gan sitting on the side with his eyes and nose and nose, and didn't talk anymore.

She couldn't help but feel anxious, and as soon as her voice changed, she said: "However, filial piety comes first, and the prince's prayer for His Majesty is the most important thing." The ...... of the river Isn't there still a cloud hidden?"

Gan looked at the queen angrily, this person has changed so fast. Turning his face, he dared to push Yun Yin out.

Several ministers standing in the outer hall looked at each other. Since then, it will be the turn of the women of the inner palace to take care of the affairs of the outer court?

Although Concubine Chen was serving in the imperial study, so many ministers came in and out, and no one heard Concubine Chen say a word about the government. How could the queen, who has always been known for her virtues, be eager to look like this? Even a small talented person dared to dictate in court affairs.

Emperor Yongkang waved his hand, called the chief of the void to open a prescription, and turned his face to look at the prince: "Your sister is a girl's house, she goes out, and I don't feel at ease." Let's go for it. You also know the importance of river affairs. Just do it. I give you the right to do things cheaply. Let's go today. ”

Jin Yunshun's hands and feet suddenly became cold. Outside the capital, if he encounters a 'mountain bandit and a water bandit,' can his life still be his own? But the emperor's words have already been spoken, where can he be allowed to say half a word? He obediently kowtowed and thanked him: "My son obeys my father's orders." ”

Emperor Yongkang waved his hand at the empress and the crown prince, "You guys go down first." And ye have heard the words. I'm fine. Go for it!"

The queen looked at Gan again, and saw that Gan was still silent and did not speak, so she lowered her head and slowly retreated.

Emperor Yongkang's gaze turned to Lin Fanghua, "You also get out!

Lin Fanghua's face turned red all of a sudden, and she was scolded like a slave in front of Gan's face, and she was ashamed and indignant. wanted to defend two sentences, but when he looked at the emperor's eyes, he immediately shrank back.

When Lin Fanghua also went out, Gan took out another soft pillow under Emperor Yongkang and told him to lie down more comfortably: "In front of outsiders, I might as well save her some face." ”

Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes and said, "Don't say something wrong. If I really want to give her a good face, you shouldn't give me a good face when you turn around. After saying that, he didn't care what Gan thought about it, but only called the Xudao chief who was shrinking aside and pretending to be a statue: "Okay, there are no outsiders in this hall, come closer." Tell me what's going on?"

Xudao sighed: "Presumably Your Majesty himself also feels that you are the sequelae of being drugged." ”

The expression on Emperor Yongkang's face really didn't fluctuate much: "I did guess a rough idea. How's that? But what's the solution?"

The Void Daoist nodded: "As long as you leave that thing, it's fine." After two months of pure mind meditation, it's almost over. ”

For two months, he had to endure it.

Emperor Yongkang's face slowly turned bad, "Is there any medicine that can replace it?"

The Void Dao Chief lowered his eyelids and shook his head: "Your Majesty should take out that monster and hand it over to Lao Dao for safekeeping." That's not a good thing. Your Majesty's dragon body matters. ”

Emperor Yongkang's eyes flashed, and it took a long time before he said, "You go down and rest first." During this time, he lived in the palace. ”

By the way, the Void Dao Chief's suggestion was not responded to at all.

After waiting for the void to go out, Gan said: "Since it's really not a good thing, you can't touch it anymore......"

"That's ...... Even if you are rich all over the world, what's the fun of living?" Emperor Yongkang closed his eyes, and when he faced Gan's family, he already didn't know what embarrassment was. His voice immediately deepened, and he said softly: "Called Xu, refine two more furnaces of elixir......

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

"You still know me!" Emperor Yongkang sighed: "During this time, you can help deal with the affairs of the court." ”

"Then I'll clean up the apse and live here for the time being. If there is something that can't be handled, come back to ask Your Majesty's idea. Gan put the quilt on Emperor Yongkang, turned around and walked out.

Mama He was waiting outside, and the master and servant walked one after the other.

"Master, I'm still waiting for your orders. Mama He looked left and right, and there was no one nearby, so she said in a low voice.

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

Mama He answered, and then stopped talking.

Gan stopped: "Ask Shi Zhongyu to send a letter to Tongtong, and ask Tongtong to go to the Great Ci'en Temple to pray for the emperor." ”

"Pray for blessings?" Lin Yutong immediately understood what Gan meant, the prince is out of Beijing, and he has to be a 'filial daughter'!

Shi Zhongyu smiled: "The scenery of the Great Ci'en Temple is different from the scenery of this hot spring villa. You just think it's a change of place, a change of mood. It's also boring and panicked in the same place. ”

Lin Yutong, who is not bored, doesn't care about this, it's good to go to the Great Ci'en Temple, just found someone who can talk to him for the fourth master to relieve his boredom. Those eminent monks, on the Buddhist path, should have many common topics with the four masters.

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

The Great Ci'en Temple is the most prestigious temple in the Great Zhou.

Although it is said that the temple is bitter, it also depends on who you compare it with. is also a princess, and the temple also attaches great importance to nobles. Even if it's a vegetarian meal, it has a unique flavor.

Let her sit here and recite the scriptures, she will not be able to sit still. On the contrary, it was the temple's tofu workshop, which made Lin Yutong have a different interest. Every day, I grind beans and make tofu with the monks in the temple, and listening to them chant the scriptures, I feel that my heart is much calmer for no reason. Seeing that she was interested, the fourth master followed the great monk to the spring in the valley every day to fetch water, and the soybean milk boiled with this spring water did not have the fishy smell of beans, with a sweet and sweet taste.

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

Lin Yutong can imagine what kind of expression Guo Changhe will have. He can't eat all his own tofu, who is rare tofu? Even if the princess makes tofu, it is tofu.

The weather was slowly getting colder, but Lin Yutong felt that the amount of tofu that this tofu workshop had to make every day suddenly increased a lot. And the number is increasing day by day.

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

The great monk shook his head: "Your Highness doesn't know, now there are many scholars who come to take the exam in the temple, and the consumption is naturally more." ”

Lin Yutong suddenly realized that some poor students couldn't afford to live in an inn, so they came to the temple to borrow it. Help the temple copy Buddhist scriptures in exchange for daily meals. Lin Yutong didn't understand why those dramas always said that they were going to take the exam for three years. But now I'm used to seeing things like this. Many scholars barely managed to get enough to enter the capital, but when they arrived in the capital, food and housing were all problems. If you pass the test, it's okay to say, but if you don't pass the test, many people don't even have the money to go back. These people are not allowed to stay in the capital to make a living and save money, but when the money is enough, the past three years will almost pass. I want to go back. It's the year of Tabi again. I have to hold on to the exam again.

That's the status quo.

On this day, Lin Yutong and the fourth master went out in cloth clothes and went to Ci'en Town at the foot of the mountain.

The town of Ci'en is only an hour's walk away from the capital, and it is next to the Great Ci'en Temple, so this town is much more prosperous than other places.

Most of the signboards of restaurants and teahouses in the town are related to temples. I can't eat the vegetarian food in the temple, and many people are willing to eat a meal in the town. Therefore, ask carefully, in this vegetarian restaurant, there are always relatives who have turned several corners to become monks in the temple, and they are also allowed to be fire-headed monks in the kitchen. Otherwise, how did this secret recipe for vegetarian food come about? Whoever arranges it well, whose business will be more prosperous.

Today, the fourth master and Lin Yutong took Guiwu and Sanxi to the largest vegetarian restaurant in the town, Huai Enju.

I don't know whose grace it was given.

I didn't ask for a private room, so I sat in the window seat in the lobby. I ordered a few signature dishes from the store at random, and listened quietly to the sound of the market.

The dish was served quickly, Lin Yutong moved his chopsticks, and as soon as the dish was eaten, he frowned, no wonder the vegetarian dishes in this house tasted good. It turns out that this is still with meat. Boil the chicken and shiitake mushrooms and grind them into powder, and use them 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 tasting two bites, Lin Yutong and the fourth master stopped moving their chopsticks.

Lin Yutong asked Sanxi to go out to buy a few vegetarian baked cakes from a small stall, and turned around to see the fourth master looking towards the innermost side of the lobby, leaning against a table in the corner.

The feeling of this table is weird.

Sitting at the top was a scholar in his twenties. The clothes on his body were washed and white, and although there were no patches, it could be seen that his family was very poor. Seeing that his arm had only hit the table for a moment, he carefully raised his arm, as if he was afraid that the remaining oil stains on the table would get on his body. This posture immediately made people think that the clothes on this body were probably the only ones that could be worn out of the house.

Opposite him, sat a rich middle-aged man with a wrench ring on his hand, which made his fat hand even more unfitting. Holding a teacup, his face is not smiling or angry, pretending to be a majestic outfit. The clothes on his body 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 mustache, thin and thin, wearing a robe made of muslin, Lin Yutong couldn't tell whether this person was a bookkeeper or a master of the government.

With his back to Lin Yutong, he looks like he has big shoulders and a round waist, and he is dressed in a short dress. It's either a bodyguard or a dart master.

It's weird, four people at a table, four professions. How can this not be eye-catching.

It is said that people gather by like, and things are divided by groups. What about these four people?

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

Zhao Xun sat here, really a little annoyed. Feeling the scrutiny of others, he was even more uncomfortable.

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

"Master Zhang can afford to be in the middle, and it is an honor to be in the next. Zhao Xun said slowly, "But this imperial court is full of talents. I don't have the confidence of Mr. Zhang in Xia, and I think that I will be in high school in Xia. So, you're here to help. When he really goes to high school, thank you for your good words. ”

Zhang Baocai blinked his mung bean eyes, the fat on his face jumped twice, and he didn't seem to expect Zhao Xun's refusal, he was stunned for a long time, and only then did a little anger appear on his face: "Zhao Juren, you can think about it." With my funding, even if you don't pass this subject, let's continue with the next subject. I've covered all your entanglement costs. But if you miss me, if you don't get it, you won't even have the money to go back to your hometown. If I'm not mistaken, you're penniless by now. ”

When Lin Yutong heard this, he was a little puzzled, and looked at the fourth master, "What is this for?

The fourth master sighed: "It won't be strange to see it in the future." He nodded his chin to the table, "Don't look at the table, the boss is the loudest, in fact, he is the one who doesn't take care of things." Sandwiched between the two, the mustachioed one, is the master of the day. He is holding two families with one hand. First of these moves, select people who are promising, likely to be in high school, and from poor families, and then find out the price of the people. He is the middleman. During the period from this examination to the appointment, all the expenses were covered by this businessman. ”

"What about this mustache?" Lin Yutong asked, "What benefits can he get?"

The fourth master smiled: "He is to find an obedient owner for himself and be a master for others." The one with big shoulders and a round waist is the head catcher that will be prepared in the future. Got it?"

Lin Yutong suddenly realized, that is to say, as long as it is a seedling of study, there are people who are willing to invest. Not only the silver, but even the team that will become officials in the future is ready-made. You only need to be in charge of the exam, and the rest will be taken care of by the people below.

But they can take people short of hands and eat people with soft mouths! In this way, these officials will not become pawns in the hands of others.

The fourth master sneered: "This kind of atmosphere and habit has existed in all dynasties. There are still relatively few people looking for them in the capital, and most of them are set in their respective hometowns. From the moment they went out to catch the exam, there was a group of people who wanted to be attached to them behind them. If you really pass the exam, you will have a little wrist yourself, but you can tear such a group of bloodsuckers off your body. If the means are a little lacking, this official will be just like the official who sings on the stage, just like the official who sings on the stage, he is a showmanship. I can't get any real power. ”

Lin Yutong's expression slowly became solemn, and they all said that there was collusion between officials and businessmen, but such a form of collusion between officials and businessmen was quite solid. I have to be cautious!

As he was talking, he heard a 'clang', the sound of a stool falling to the ground.

Lin Yutong followed the sound and looked over, and saw that the scholar had a cold face, stood up, flicked his sleeves and left.

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

And the conversation at that table came intermittently.

The obese businessman who was called Master Zhang by the scholar may feel a little embarrassed by this movement, so he complained: "I said to find a private room, then Zhao Xun will not go." At first glance, it is a lifetime of poverty. I said, Master Hu, if we can change someone, why do we have to be him? There are so many talented people in the world that you don't necessarily have to hang yourself on a tree. Such a hard-nosed person who doesn't know how to lift up, even in the future, it's not easy to control......"

Master Hu said in his heart: You know a fart!

There are many talented people in the world, but do you know them all? Do you know all the roots? Can you know whether he has real talent and real learning? Besides, you think it's so good to find a soft egg? When you can't help up, you cry. He'd rather find someone with a harder personality who can stand up. No matter how shrewd and capable this master is, he still has to hide behind the scenes. This big thing has to be handled by the old man himself. When you meet a master who can't look at the master's face at every turn in public, then it's really fun to see. He thought so in his heart, but with a warm smile on his face: "Master Zhang, don't worry, I said that if I have a bottom in my heart, I have a bottom in my heart." Now that we have a fancy for him, can we still let him run away? Don't worry, he has a place to live tonight, but Ming'er may not be. It doesn't matter if he doesn't agree, we always have a way to get him to agree. You have money, and there is nothing you can't do with money. ”

Master Zhang immediately laughed: "Let's go back to the capital first." The dish here is clear soup and little water, what kind of fun is there. ”

Only then did Master Hu say to the big man opposite: "Lin Da, you stay." As he spoke, he winked.

Lin Da stood up and saluted: "Don't worry, you can do it properly." ”

Watching the three of them leave the restaurant, the look on Lin Yutong's face couldn't look good. If such an official □□ really elected, the court would be rotten from the roots.

After paying the money, the two got up, walked around the street for a long time, and then went up the hill and returned to the temple. As soon as he entered the temple, he saw the monk standing by the door, chanting Amitabha Buddha in his mouth, but holding an oily chicken leg in his hand, with a little anger on his face, he said to Zhao Xun, who was standing opposite him with an embarrassed face: "The pure place of Buddhism, how can the donor be good...... Combine these ...... Bring it in...... Sins! Sins! Amitabha. ”

Zhao Xun's face flushed, "Master! This is definitely not what I did below." I'm not afraid of the master's jokes, and I'm penniless, even if I'm greedy, I can't afford it. ”

As soon as the monk showed a little hesitation on his face, Lin Yutong heard a sound of footsteps, turned his head to look, and saw a stout woman grabbing two handfuls of chicken feathers with dust and blood coming in, and saw the chicken leg in the monk's hand from a distance, so he pounced on it with a 'whoosh' voice, "I said, why is my big flower gone." It turned out that it all went into the stomachs of you wine and meat monks. What kind of Buddha are you reciting? Mercy in the mouth, but such a killer ......"

The monk sang the Buddha horn again, but he didn't explain to the woman, only looked at Zhao Xun a little annoyed, "The poor monk thought that the donor was just greedy for appetite, so he was disrespectful to the Buddha, but he didn't expect to steal their property, and the small temple really can't tolerate you." The donor still left quickly...... The Buddha of the province was surprised. ”

This Zhao Xun's face suddenly turned purple with anger: "Master, although he is poor, he is also a scholar, and he also knows etiquette, righteousness and shame." You have really wronged a good person by deciding the case like this. ”

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

Li Shizhu?

Zhao Xun's face turned pale all of a sudden.

The monk waved his hand: "Master Li and the donor, you, have always been close. His words should not be false. ”

As he was talking, a young man came out from behind the side hall, and when he saw Zhao Xun, he said: "Brother Zhao, in front of the Buddha, you can't speak." I'm sorry under it. ”

Zhao Xun pointed at Li Shizhu: "Okay, good! Li Shizhu, you are really good! You took how much silver from the surname Hu and did such a pickled thing!"

Li Shizhu's face leaked a little angry: "Brother Zhao, this is looking down on you! How can you buy it with a few pieces of silver?" ”

Zhao Xun still wanted to speak, but he didn't want the woman to pounce over, hugging the box at the feet of the monk and not letting go: "You stole my chicken, and this box will be used as collateral." When will you return the money, and when will this box be returned to you? ”

It turned out that this box was moved out by the monk who knew Zhao Xun's luggage, and in the scholar's box, except for two tattered clothes, it was a book. If you want to take the imperial examination, you can lose anything, but you can't lose books.

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

The woman looked at Li Shizhu: "Your classmates all said that you stole it, and you still want to mess around!" As she spoke, she slapped her thigh, sat down on the ground and cried, "The one who kills a thousand knives is still a scholar? I haven't seen a scholar who steals chickens and eats in the 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 to the woman, "Auntie, my classmate is just confused for a while, you can forgive me, the money is lost to you, you return the box to him." You can't ruin someone's future for this little thing, can you?"

The woman took 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...... He looks like a dog, but inside he is a black ...... I'm still a reader. ”

Li Shizhu smiled, a trace of self-satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he turned his face with a sad look, and handed the box to Zhao Xun: "Brother Zhao, although we have a very personal relationship, right and wrong, this is the bottom line to stick to." If you are not prepared to kill your relatives in righteousness, you will not be qualified to be an official!"

"Well said!" I don't know who shouted hello around. Immediately after, applause erupted.

Lin Yutong and the fourth master silently watched Li Shizhu's performance, and I have to say that this person is better than Zhao Xun except for his bad conduct. There is no shortage of scheming means, and the key is to be ruthless. For friends, it can also be used as a ladder to climb up. This is because he knew that there was a princess living in the Great Mercy and Grace Temple, so he wanted to use public opinion to manage his reputation. As long as the princess knows his reputation, even if she can't pass the exam, as long as she has the support of nobles, she can also become an official.

The fourth master and Lin Yutong walked over, and when they saw that the monk was about to salute, Sanxi gave a look and stopped him.

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

Li Shizhu saw that the couple who came over had an extraordinary bearing, and hurriedly gave up his hand: "I don't know who the virtuous couple is?"

Before the fourth master could speak, someone on the side coaxed: "Look, I know that this master is going to pass the exam, and they all come up and stutter." Why didn't anyone ask the scholar who stole the chickens?

Li Shizhu had a modest smile on his face: "Everyone, wait for the day of high school, please drink." As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Xun: "Did you say yes, Brother Zhao." ”

Lin Yutong didn't wait for Zhao Xun to answer, so he sneered, "I don't know if he can go to high school." Her eyes looked Li Shizhu up and down, "What about you...... I can tell you right now, I'm ...... I don't have a chance with you!"