Gu Qingjia's troubles, do you care or not? Qing Shu in the carriage lowered his eyes and pondered, and his heart turned a thousand times. When she raised her eyes, she seemed to have a decision in her heart, "Steward Ding, please come to my carriage from the young master." ”

Suddenly, Qingyang came over, and was waited by the maid and sat in Qingshu's carriage.

Qing Shu beckoned, let Qing Yang get closer, and whispered a few words to him.

Qingyang listened and looked at Qingshu puzzled.

Qing Shu said with a smile, "Sister knows that in that family, you only don't hate him, but you still like him a little." People live for a lifetime, sometimes things can't be done too much, and you always have to leave some room for others and yourself. Of course, we can't be bad people and cause trouble for ourselves. From now on, my sister will allow you to maintain an inseparable blood relationship with him. But don't do it, don't make deep friends, don't put too much thought on him. ”

Qingyang nodded as if he understood.

"Go ahead! According to my sister's words. Leave the rest alone, come back as soon as you say what you need to say. ”

"Sister, I remember."

Qing Shu arranged, "Xiaojuan, you accompany the young master over." "Steward Ding, bring a few more people over, protect the young master, and don't let people collide with the young master."

watched Xiaojuan and the family members hugging Qingyang and went in the direction of the people watching. Zhou Boyan, who stopped next to Qingshu's carriage, seemed to have an understanding. He motioned to the head of the guard, Hong Wei, and said to the people in the car, "If you can grasp this degree, maybe in the future, Qingyang will have one more loyal follower." ”

Qing Shu in the car heard this, knowing that he had guessed his thoughts, and was slightly annoyed. She grunted disapprovingly, "You're smart! Talkative guy. She just complained casually, never thinking that outsiders would hear it.

But it was so coincidental that Zhou Boyan heard it. He crossed over everyone's heads with a smile on his face, looking at Qingyang, who was surrounded by the guards of the family and walking towards Gu Qingjia, and felt that the timing of Qing Shu's choice could not be better. Older people don't necessarily become leaders, and younger people don't necessarily can't become leaders. There is a kind of person, as long as he recognizes it, he can be willing to smear the heart and brain of the benefactor for the sake of the grace of the benefactor in the moment of difficulty. Gu Qingjia is a person, he has observed for a long time, his heart and perseverance are good, and he is eager to learn and progress.

It's just that Gu Qingjia was cast in the wrong birth and gave birth to the wrong family in this life, and with a father like Gu Yunfu who is not like words, he lost his due personality at a young age. He was imprisoned by Gu Yunfu, and was trapped in a small world by Gu Yunfu and depressed to this day.

Now that Gu Yunfu can't get out of bed, he finally has a certain amount of freedom. He had the heart to let go of his hands and feet on the road to the imperial examination, but after all, because he had no connections and no husband who recommended him as a guarantor, his road to the imperial examination could not be opened. He was in pain in his heart, but he pretended to come out every day to set up a word stall as if nothing had happened, and wrote a few words for others while reading books in exchange for copper plates to supplement his home. At this time, no matter who he is, as long as he reaches out and pulls him, he will be the biggest benefactor in his life.

Qingyang happened to meet him who was embarrassed, and naturally gave him what he desperately needed, and then turned away. Don't talk about family affection, because although the two families are relatives, some people have long lost this family affection; I don't want his thanks, because for him who has nothing, Qingyang who helps him won't get any benefit. Qingyang was unprofitable, but he reached out and pulled him.

It can be said that Qingyang reached out and pulled him when he was at the lowest point in his life when he had nothing to do with him. Qingyang's kindness, this kindness that is obviously not mixed with any purpose, is commendable. As long as he is not a rotten person like Gu Yunfu, if he is a conscience, he will definitely miss Qingyang for the rest of his life.

Zhou Boyan happily withdrew his gaze. Thinking of Qing Shu, who started paving the way for his younger brother early, thinking of arranging a qiē Qing Shu without a trace, secretly boasting of his good vision of choosing a lady.

Ahead, a family member opened the way, and Qingyang walked to the scene of the trouble unimpeded.

I saw a tall and thin scoundrel pulling Gu Qingjia's collar and shouting, "Boy, you don't go out to inquire, Lao Tzu is famous for feeling sorry for his sister." took advantage of Lao Tzu's sister, and you still want to be irresponsible, you can't be a dead man when Lao Tzu is a dead man? ”

Next to her, a freckled fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl was looking at Gu Qingjia and crying. Her hair was slightly messy, the silver hairpin on her head was crooked, and she wore a long tunic of red silk of the lowest material, and the light blue embroidered shoes loomed under the skirt.

On the ground, another young man dressed as a scholar was pressed to the ground by a short and fat scoundrel. His scholar's hat fell to the side, and his scholar's robe of ordinary fabric was wrinkled.

The two writing stalls, which were originally placed side by side, have been smashed to pieces at the moment, and brushes, paper and inkstones are scattered on the ground. Two other books were torn and thrown on the floor. Qingyang only glanced at it, and he roughly understood that these two books should be used by Gu Qingjia and another scholar, Wen Shu.

Mr. Lu taught his disciples to cherish books, and Qingshu also advocated cherishing books. Therefore, Qingyang, who was influenced by them, is naturally also a lover of books. Although he is young, he has such a majesty on his face, "Stop." ”

"Where did the Mao boy dare to take care of Lao Tzu's affairs? If you don't want to be beaten, hurry up and get out of the way. The tall and thin man who was holding Gu Qingjia's collar didn't look back and spoke.

Gu Qingjia, who turned his face when he heard the sound, saw that it was Qingyang, and embarrassment flashed on his face. He hurriedly said, "Qingyang, don't come here, be careful of hurting you." Then he scolded the tall and thin scoundrel who pulled his collar, "Don't be rude, how can you scold and insult him?" ”

The short and fat one stared at the people around Qingyang. Especially after seeing Hong Wei's saber, his legs trembled with fright, and he stammered a little when he spoke, "Big, big brother, don't, don't talk nonsense." ”

"Dead fatty, are you undergoing another beating." The tall and thin one turned his head while scolding. At the moment when he saw Gu Qingyang's style, his heart was broken, and he stiffened his face and forced a smile, "Hug, I'm sorry, young master." I, I'll teach a lesson to someone who doesn't have long eyes, that, I don't mean to contradict the young master, I ......"

Steward Ding didn't have time to listen to his nonsense. He grabbed the man by the collar and threw him to the ground. When the short and fat saw it, he lost the scholar he was pressing and ran away. The girl with freckles on her face stopped crying and ran over to help, "Brother, are you okay?" Then he looked up and glared at Steward Ding angrily, "You are not allowed to hit my brother, be careful, don't ...... it"

The tall and thin young man's face turned pale with fright, and he covered his sister's mouth, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I, she, we, my sister can't speak, don't be angry, let's go, let's go." "The scoundrels on the street are also looking at people. Who can be messed with and who can't be messed with, he understands!

How the two brothers and sisters left, Qingyang didn't have the heart to pay attention. He looked at the mess, at the torn books, and frowned.

Gu Qingjia, who was freed, said embarrassedly, "Let you see the joke." It's messy here, go back quickly, don't let your sister worry. As he spoke, he crouched down and picked up something on the ground with another scholar.

"Mr. said a few days ago that there is a Mr. Lu in Songhe Academy, the first academy in Huizhou, with a single name and a good character. Mr. claimed to have a good relationship with Mr. Lu. In addition, Mr. Lu is arrogant, devoted himself to learning, does not ask about the world, rarely recommends students for scientific examinations, and does not guarantee students. As he spoke, Qingyang squatted down. He didn't look at Gu Qingjia's stunned appearance, helped pick up the torn book, and patted the dust on the book, "I saw Brother Jia working so hard, and I had some ideas in my heart." Tomorrow, before three o'clock, please stay here and don't leave. Before the time is over, the little guy in the house came to him, and it was likely to be good news. If no one comes, my brother doesn't have to wait. After speaking, he put the half-destroyed book into Gu Qingjia's hand, turned around and left.

Gu Qingjia couldn't react for a long time, so he stood there in a daze.

Another scholar, that is, Sun Mo. He pushed Gu Qingjia with a happy face, "Brother Gu, Brother Gu, did you hear it, Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, who is highly respected." ”

Gu Qingjia came back to his senses, but he sighed and continued to pick up things on the ground. "Brother Sun, it's hard for you to wait for me so far. I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in this year's Autumn Festival. Don't wait, you hurry up and pack your bags and go to Jinyang City to prepare for the exam as soon as possible. Time waits for no one, go late, don't say that there is no decent place to stay, and the house money will be more than others. "In six days, the registration will be closed. When the time comes, the local government will send the list of reference talents to the government of Jinyang City. In this way, the list of students who will participate in the autumn boudoir in Huizhou this year has been decided. Then after three or two months, the autumn boudoir of Huizhou officially opened the exam in Jinyang City.

Sun Mo couldn't care about being a wolf, and cheered him on with a happy face, "Brother Gu, don't be discouraged. Didn't you hear? Young Master Gu said that he would ask Mr. Lu for help. With Mr. Lu's recommendation, it is not easy to find a guarantor! ”

"Brother Sun, Qingyang is just a child. Who is Mr. Lo? What kind of person is Mr. Lu, how could they make an exception because of a child's request? Gu Qingjia was a little discouraged and packed up her things, "Let's go back!" I didn't earn a penny today, but I hurt you. ”

"What do you say is not involved. When we encounter such a scoundrel, we have the fame of showing talents, but we can't justify it, hey! Fortunately, I met Young Master Gu today, otherwise this matter would be difficult. Sun Mo shook his head and sighed, and went home with Gu Qingjia.

Let's talk about the other side. The Gufu Brigade returned to the house and ate the missed lunch as soon as possible. Their lunch kitchen was already ready. In this season, the food is not afraid of cold, and everyone has washed up and eaten the prepared meal directly.

After eating, Bu Wu said goodbye and went to Jinyang City with today's red fruits.

Qingyang didn't make up for the nap, but ran to Qingshu's house, and didn't go back to his house or speak.

Qing Shu wanted to see how long he could endure it, so he pretended not to know, cleaned up the chores at hand, yawned and wanted to lie on the bed.

Qingyang couldn't hold back in the end. He rushed over and hugged Qing Shu's arm coquettishly, "Sister, don't sleep yet, can you sleep later?" ”

Qing Shu flicked his head, "If you have something to say, just say it!" Look at you, grinding like a little old man, not crisp at all. ”

Qingyang was embarrassed to get up, shook Qingshu's arm and spoke, "Sister, will Mr. agree to help?" Even if Mr. is willing to help, will Mr. Lu buy Mr.'s account? Mr. said that Mr. Lu of Songhe Academy has a stinky and hard temper, and he doesn't talk about it at all. ”

"Do you want Brother Jia to participate in the scientific expedition?"

"Yes." Qingyang replied simply.

"If you want him to take the test, my sister will do her best to facilitate it. Okay, okay, hurry back and make up for a little sleep, and my sister will do the rest. Mr. Lu is a glutton, and his sister can settle him by taking out something casually. Qing Shu unceremoniously put a greedy hat on Mr. Lu.

Qingyang was happy, and saw that there was no one else in the room, so he stood on tiptoe and kissed Qingshu's face, and then ran away with a red face. He is already a nine-year-old boy, and Su's mother often thinks about it next to him. He naturally understands that according to the rules, he can't kiss his sister's face like before, and his sister can't kiss his face.

He is afraid of being laughed at, so he has been paying attention to these things in front of people recently, and he has tried to restrain himself from doing anything beyond the norm. However, he didn't like this, and felt that he was not close enough to his sister and was a little estranged. He rushed back into the house. Seeing that Hao didn't sleep and was lying on the kang and looking up at him, he smiled and squinted, threw himself on the kang, and asked Hao, "Are you happy today?" ”

Hao sat up, "Happy." He crawled over and fetched Qingyang's pillow over, "Brother, hurry up." ”

Qingyang kicked off the shoes on his feet, got on the kang, and took off his coat.

Guan Mutou stood under the edge of the kang and asked in a low voice, "Young master, do you want to drink a glass of water before going to bed?" ”

"Not thirsty." Qingyang replied as he put the clothes he had taken off on the edge of the kang.

Guan Mu immediately took his clothes and hung them on a wooden hanger. Seeing that the young masters were all lying down, he went out lightly.

Chen Qiaojiang slept like a little pig, very heavy. He generally doesn't sleep very honestly, obviously there is a big gap between the bunks, but he rolls onto Luo Xiaorong's mattress, and he is going to squeeze Luo Xiaorong to Qingyang's side. Not only that, but one of his legs was also pressed against Luo Xiaorong's calf, which made Luo Xiaorong sleep very unsteadily.

Qingyang sat up, passed over from the end of the kang, first took away Chen Qiaojiang's legs, and then dragged Chen Qiaojiang back to his original position. Just tossed like this, Chen Qiaojiang didn't react at all, and still slept with his big head.

Luo Xiaorong woke up, rubbed his sleepy eyes twice, and softly called Brother Xiaoyang.

Qingyang went back to his mattress and lay down, that is, on the seat between Luo Xiaorong and Hao. "It's okay, go to sleep! When we go to sleep, we will write silently together. ”

Luo Xiaorong agreed, closed his eyes and continued to sleep. Hao also closed his eyes.

Everyone here fell asleep, but Qingshu didn't lie down, but went to Mr. Lu's side.

Mr. Lu had already taken a nap and was sitting in the shade of a tree in the courtyard.

"Did you sleep well, sir?" Qingshu spontaneously sat down opposite Mr. Lu.

Mr. Lu shook the folding fan in his hand and replied, "Very good." ”

Qing Shu stretched out his hand to him, "What Mr. promised should be given." ”

Mr. Lu pretended not to know and asked, "Did Mr. promise you anything?" How did the sir not know? ”

Qing Shu was not annoyed, withdrew his outstretched hand, and said with an indifferent face, "It seems that all the fruit wine brewed this year should be sold." If she sells it, she will still get the silver for nothing. Giving it to some people to drink is a waste. With that, she got up to leave.

Mr. Lu was sullen, "Stinky girl, stop," Seeing that Qing Shu stopped leaving, he slapped the folding fan on the wooden table with a snap, and went into the room with his hands behind his back. After a while, he came out with a letter in his hand and threw it on the wooden table, "Stinky girl, stingy and no jokes." Take it. ”

Qing Shu came over in two steps and took the letter in his hand. She opened it and looked at it a few times, then put it away with satisfaction, and said with a smile, "Thank you, sir." ”

Mr. Lu pointed at Qing Shu's nose with a folding fan and scolded, "Stinky girl, if you follow your heart, you can say thank you sir." If it doesn't go your way, you threaten Mr. with fruit wine. Is there anyone like you who is a junior? Yes? ”

Qing Shu chuckled, "Sir, don't you like this?" Qingshu is fully cooperating with you, sir! ”

Mr. Lu was not angry, nor was he laughing, shaking his head and sighing, "Stinky girl, what a stinky girl!" No big, no small, no respect for elders. ”

Qing Shucai didn't care what Mr. Lu said, took the letter and went back.

By the afternoon of the second day, it was not yet two o'clock. Qing Shu unhurriedly passed Guan Mutou and Chu Yi forward, and then explained a few words like this and sent people out.

Before three moments had passed, Gu Qingjia sat behind the erected writing stall, looking a little distracted.

Sun Mo stood aside, looking left and right from time to time, and paced up with a look on his face.

It's over soon.,It seems that Guan Mu and Chu I, who are looking for people, appear around.。 When they saw the writing stall, the two of them immediately walked over.

"Young Master Jia, I've found you." Guan Mutou looked relieved.

Gu Qingjia was stunned. Guan Mutou is Qingyang's scholar, and he often follows Qingyang's left and right, so he naturally recognizes him. Although he thought it was unlikely, when he saw Guan Mutou appear, a flame of hope ignited in his heart, but he was nervous and excited, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

Looking at Guan Mutou and the first year of junior high school, you can see that they must be scholars or small servants in the mansions of big families. Sun Mo was anxious for Gu Qingjia, not only gave Gu Qingjia a crutch, but also asked from the side, "What is the matter with him?" ”

Guan Mutou glanced at Sun Mo twice, and then said to Gu Qingjia, "Young Master Jia, Young Master wants to bring you a message." What I said yesterday, the young master mentioned it to the master. The master told the young master, saying that the young lady had already confessed the matter. The master was waiting for Mr. Lu's reply. At the latest, whether it succeeds or fails, there will be a result. ”

Hearing this, Gu Qingjia stood up excitedly. Maybe he was in a hurry, and his movements were a little bigger, and he almost knocked over his writing stall. "Wait, wait for Mr. Lu's reply?" He felt very unreal, a little dreaming.

Guan Mutou said yes, and then said, "Young Master Jia, the words have been brought, and the little one should go back." ”

Sun Mo was happy for Gu Qingjia, and grabbed Guan Mutou, who was about to leave. He stuffed the six copper plates he earned by writing for others to Guan Mutou, "I'm tired." "Then let the person go.

Guan Mutou was stunned, quickly put the copper plate on the writing stall, turned around and ran. The first year of junior high school was unknown, so I ran away with him.

When they returned home, Guan Mutou and Chu Yi immediately replied to Qingshu and explained the situation in detail.

When they retreated, Qingyang on the side asked, "Sister, will Mr. Lu help?" ”

Qing Shu smiled and took Qing Yang back to his house. She took out a letter from the cabinet and handed it to Qingyang, "Look what this is?" ”

Qingyang was puzzled and took the letter to read. Immediately afterwards, he looked up at Qing Shu with a happy face, "Sister, is this a letter of recommendation written by Mr. Lu?" ”

Qingshu bowed his head, took the letter back, and put it away. "Yesterday afternoon, Mr. gave it."

"Since the letter of recommendation has arrived, why didn't my sister sue Brother Sùjia? Do you say that the results will be available the day after tomorrow? ”

My sister wanted him to remember how hard-won this letter of recommendation was! Only hard-won things will be precious and cherished. ”

Qingyang listened carefully after being taught.

"We don't owe him anything. Helping him is for the sake of his serious and enterprising, and his character seems to be good, and his father intended to cultivate him when he was alive. In short, if he goes to high school in the future, he will miss this kindness, or he will take revenge like his father, or he will treat it as if there is no such thing, etc., it doesn't matter. My sister was testing him, and she was testing if he was worth the help. It's not worth it, my sister can help him, and she can also step on him. It's worth it, my sister allows you to call him a big brother. ”

Qingyang looked serious. He memorized what Qing Shu said in his heart.

Two days later, it was drizzling in the sky.

Gu Qingjia, who is not in the house, did not come out of the stall today. He had a book in his hand, but his mind was far away.

Hui'er, that is, his daughter, couldn't go out to play because of the rain, so she moved over little by little. She called out softly to Daddy, grabbed his robe, and tried very hard to climb on his lap and sit down.

He came back to his senses, put down the book that he hadn't turned a page for a long time, and hugged his daughter to his lap, "What's wrong?" Hui'er. Thirsty or hungry? ”

Hui'er shook her head, "Daddy, play." "She's just looking for someone to play with.

Ma came in from outside and said softly, "Hui'er, come here, come to grandmother." Daddy wants to warm the book, you can't disturb it, you know? ”

Hui'er pouted, but still climbed down her father's knee.

At the door, someone said in a non-yin and non-yang manner, "Wen Shu, Wen Shu, I can't open the pot, I still think about Wen Shu, how do you live this day?" ”

Gu Qingjia choked in his throat in one breath, and it was very uncomfortable to go up or down.

Ma hugged his granddaughter in his arms, and glanced lightly at his second daughter-in-law, Zhang, who was too talkative and lazy, "Whoever can't get by, will be separated." If you don't have a few mouths to eat rice, you can save a lot of rice. ”

Gu Qingquan, who was hiding aside and eavesdropping, immediately came over and pretended to be angry and pulled Zhang away, "What do you know about a woman?" If the eldest brother can go to high school, the whole family will be stained. ”

Zhang was not convinced, "Why is it only for the eldest brother to study, but not for you to study?" ”

Ma Shi sank his face, but he didn't have time to attack, Gu Qingjia spoke before her.

"Second brother, my mother also sent you to the school. You skip school for three days and two times, and you only know how to invite friends to eat, drink and have fun all day long, and you can't even write an article. The master is angry with you, and it is useless to preach several times, which is why you dropped out of school. Second brother, can you write an article now, and the eldest brother will take you to read the book together. Come here, big brother will polish the ink for you, and you will write silently. ”

Gu Qingquan's face stiffened, "Big brother, how can I write an article silently!" Isn't that embarrassing me! Then he glared at Zhang, "Take care of your broken mouth, and if you dare to make my mother unhappy, I will divorce you." ”

Zhang's was about to have a seizure, but Yinggu, who went to answer the door, hurried over happily, "Madam, eldest young master, hurry, hurry, happy event, happy event, great happy event." ”

Ma was puzzled, "What happy event?" ”

Ying Gu wiped her face with her sleeve and said with a choked voice, "The young master of the second room sent a letter to say that the eldest young master can participate in this year's scientific examination. ”

Hearing this, Ma excitedly shouted the name of his eldest son.

At night, the mother and son calmed down after the surprise.

Ma Shi used scissors to cut off a little too long oil lamp wick, and whispered to his son, "Jia'er, my mother has come to my senses." As long as my mother can manage this family well, let the uneasy An Sheng stay and don't go over there to make trouble, and that side will take care of you. In our big family, no one can help you, only those over there can help you. ”

"Mother......

"Yes, yes, my mother knows that you don't like to hear this, so my mother won't say it. Submit the letter of recommendation to the government tomorrow, and you can prepare for the exam with peace of mind. If you don't worry, your mother will let them stop. As for the entanglement, my mother is ready. When are you going to leave, and when is my mother going to give it to you. Hui'er Niang will take it, you don't have to worry about it......"

A few days have passed in a flash. Gu Qingjia got the reference qualification before the deadline and is preparing for the exam with all her might.

Zhou Boyan was about to return to Beijing, and before leaving, he had a few words he wanted to explain to Qingshu, so the two of them sat down alone to talk.

"There is an urgent matter waiting for me to do in Beijing, and I have decided to leave the day after tomorrow. You arrange it and try to prepare as many red fruits as possible. As long as we can ensure that one-third of them can enter Beijing intact, you and I will definitely not be able to lose our capital. ”

Qing Shu vaguely knew that his trip was probably for Hao's business. There was a lot of worry on her face, "Will the errand to be done be dangerous?" ”

"No, it won't. Gu Xiaoliu and Bu Yuyan are going to get married, what are your plans? Do you want to go back to Beijing with me? ”