said that after the two officials left, Xu Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This Chen Maoli is really unlucky, and he lost his way at such a time.

Compared with the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the road guide in the Jiajing period was no longer so important. Under normal circumstances, the local yamen will not be idle, and they will go to check the road guide if they have nothing to do. But when the Ningbo Mansion was in trouble, everything was strictly investigated, and Chen Maoli happened to lose the road and was arrested, so there was nothing to say if he was really taken by the officials.

But this Chen Maoli is too upright, if Xu Yan hadn't come forward to answer just now, I'm afraid he would really make a mess. At this time, what we need to do is to calm things down, and the problems that can be solved with money are not problems.

Now Xu Yan somewhat understands why Chen Maoli has not been a particularly high-ranking official in history, and it is easy to break if he is just right.

Of course, his personality and style of dealing with the world cannot be changed overnight, but fortunately, Chen Maoli has not yet entered the office, and he met Xu Yan again, and he has the opportunity to adjust. Otherwise, if you really get to the officialdom, such an upright character will suffer a big loss.

"Brother Xuqing, this Ningbo Mansion has caused trouble again, don't go to the streets to wander around during this time."

In Xu Yan's memory, during this period of time, there should have been only sporadic raids in Ningbo Mansion, and there were no large-scale robbers. But it's better to be cautious just in case.

Besides, Chen Maoli has no way to guide now, if he is caught by the officials on the street, the extortion is small, and the impact on the government test is big.

Chen Maoli sighed: "Brother Fool remembers, thanks to Brother Xian's rescue, otherwise the consequences are really unimaginable." In this way, the foolish brother owes the virtuous brother a favor again. ”

"Brother Xuqing, where are you talking, it's just a gesture."

Xu Yan smiled, and changed his words: "By the way, Brother Xuqing, I don't know what your rule is." ”

The imperial examination is nothing more than the Four Books and Five Classics, and everyone learns the same of the Four Books. The Pentateuch is different, and candidates can answer the Pentateuch according to the book they have chosen. For example, Xu Yan's book is the Book of Songs.

"The foolish brother is not talented, but the rule is the Book of Songs."

Chen Maoli said very modestly.

"That's really a coincidence, the foolish brother is also governed by the Book of Songs."

This is actually very easy to understand, the Five Classics are elective, so there will always be an unpopular one. "The Book of Songs" can be said to be the most popular choice, basically nearly half of the candidates will choose, especially in Zhejiang, Fujian and other places.

Chen Maoli saw that Xu Yan's selection was also "The Book of Songs", and he was interested for a while.

"In this case, the foolish brother is willing to have a discussion with the virtuous brother."

Scholars inevitably compete with each other, not to mention that they can't go to the street nowadays, and the entertainment methods in the inn are really limited. This is already a better pastime that Chen Maoli can think of.

Xu Yan naturally couldn't excuse himself, so he nodded and said, "Please also ask Brother Lu Qing to ask the question." ”

Chen Maoli pondered for a while, and said leisurely: "Give him punishment, and kill the trouble." ”

Xu Yanxin said in his heart that this guy is really a master of Bagu Wen, a good billet for reading, and the questions are so tricky.

This title is from "Xiao Yu", and the full text is: punish it, and punish the aftermath. Don't give the bee to the bee, ask for a sting. Zhao Yun is a peach worm, and a bird is flying. How difficult it is to be at home, and it is gathered in the knotweed.

At its core, it's about prevention.

It is not difficult to solve this problem, the difficulty lies in how to unfold it.

After this period of training, Xu Yan's ability to analyze questions has improved a lot. But I saw him sit down, ponder for a moment, and dip the pen into the book.

Chen Maoli was very curious, so he stood behind Xu Yan to see how he wrote.

At first, he thought it was unremarkable, but the more he looked at it, the more he felt that it was tasteful, and at the end he shouted: "Wonderful, wonderful!" Even a foolish brother can't write such a subtle article. The virtuous brother is not only full of poetry, but also excellent in scripture. ”

Xu Yan said with a smile: "It's just a little luckier to get it by chance." ”

While the two were talking happily, there was a knock at the door.

Xu Yan went to open the door, and when he saw that it was the inn junior, he couldn't help frowning: "What's the matter?" ”

Xiao Er smiled and said: "Xu Gongzi is not strange, it is someone from the mansion." ”

Xu Yan couldn't help but be shocked.

I just sent those two officials away, why did they come again? Is this the end?

"Where are they?"

"The yamen was waiting downstairs and asked Xu Gongzi to come with them."

Xu Yan's heart was full of doubts. It stands to reason that there is nothing wrong with his guidance, and he should no longer attract the attention of the officials. If it was because of Chen Maoli's life, then the yamen would definitely mention him to go through the hall together.

Seeing this, Chen Maoli was also worried: "Brother Xian, how can this be good." ”

Xu Yan squeezed out a smile and said: "Brother Xuqing, don't worry, since I am a guarantor for you, the yamen should call me over to question." ”

"But..."

Chen Maoli wanted to say more, but Xiao Er interrupted: "Master Xu, hurry up, don't let the tolerance wait." ”

Xu Yan turned around and instructed Shuangxi: "I'll go back when I go, you stay here and don't go out." ”

The little scholar's eyes were full of tears, and he bit his lip and nodded gently.

Seeing Shuangxi's pitiful look, Xu Yan shook his head and went downstairs with a wry smile.

Before leaving, Zhao Xianling had specially instructed him that the person in the Ma Governor's Mansion did not like the backward students to be too showy. Xu Yan has always warned himself in his heart that he has been acting in a low-key manner since he came to Fucheng.

It's a pity that after meeting Chen Maoli, he made a guarantee for him to clarify his identity, and after all, he was in the limelight.

This time I went to the government office, most of which was also related to this matter.

But at this point, there is no place to buy regret medicine. Xu Yan could only act at the opportunity and adapt to the situation.

But he said that he went downstairs, and when he saw that the two servants who had come before, he stepped forward and arched his hand.

"The two eldest brothers have worked hard, and they have to bother the two of them to run again. Kindness... I don't know what's going on, the eldest lord wants to call Xu to the mansion? ”

After all, the two of them took Xu Yan's silver, and their attitudes were naturally good.

The fat officer smiled: "It's not a secret, and I don't know much." It's just that the eldest master has a life, let's pass on a message. ”

Seeing that he couldn't come up with a reason, Xu Yan had to smile: "In this case, let's go." ”

The Ningbo Mansion is located to the west of Fuxue, and Xu Yan and the two officials left the inn and went straight to the west.

At this moment, there are obviously fewer pedestrians on the road, and the wide avenue seems a little bleak.

However, the mansion is not far from the Huilai Inn, and the three of them have arrived after about two teas.

Compared with the Dinghai County Ya, the Ningbo Mansion is more magnificent, and the shadow wall is more fine.

It was not the first time Xu Yan had entered the yamen, so he naturally understood the rules, and followed closely by the two yamen and did not dare to move around without permission.

They hurried along the corridor, passing through the courtyard and finally stopping at a hanging door.

"Xu Gongzi, the front is the back office. Please. ”

"You've worked hard."

Xu Yan arched his hand, then turned around and stepped through the door.

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