Another day later, according to the time and place indicated on the invitation, Li Wenxuan, who was neatly dressed, was invited to Xia Yan's ancestral residence in the city. Seeing that the courtyard was not luxurious, and even looked shabby because he was not with each other, he stood in front of the door and sighed deeply. However, there were many officials and gentry standing outside the door who were dressed in fancy clothes, leading the servants of various families, and they had prepared various gifts, guarding the official gentry who were waiting to meet Xia Yan.

walked through the crowd, went up the steps, and showed that Li Wenxuan, who was invited, took the initiative to take out the invitation and handed it to Menzi, so that he could enter. When he stepped into the house of the first assistant of the dynasty, he really didn't feel that there was anything special here. The word "simple" can completely summarize the courtyard pattern of the Xia family.

When Yu Lu saw Li Wenxuan's housekeeper Xia Yu, he smiled very kindly, and greeted him first: "Daochang Li, the jar of things you gave me yesterday can really be described as a jade liquid. It's a hundred times better than a 50-year-old vintage red. The rumors in the market should be true, you are really not an ordinary person. ”

Li Wenxuan, who heard him say this, understood that he must have drunk the drink he had prepared and said, "Steward Xia, you really won the award." ”

Xia Yu knew that he had come to meet his master, so he didn't continue to gossip, and led him all the way to the garden. Li Wenxuan, who entered the Xia Family Garden, also did not see strange mountains and strange rocks, but only saw very ordinary flowers and trees. I can say this about everything I have seen, when the first assistant family is not as high-end as his family.

Xia Yu, who quickened his pace, walked to his master's side, bent down and said, "The guest has arrived." Xia Yan, who slowly turned around, looked at Li Wenxuan who came over without any expression.

Li Wenxuan, who had found a good distance and stopped, humbly saluted Xia Yan. Xia Yan, who was in a high position and an elder, nodded slightly, even if he returned the salute. Xia Yu, the housekeeper who knew the rules, did not continue to stay in the garden, but retreated unhurriedly.

"Yesterday, the old man suffered from heat stroke, thanks to you. I've taken your pills and feel great. First opened his mouth to mention Xia Yan, who felt the effect of the medicine, looked at Li Wenxuan, and did not see him wearing yesterday's robe, but a scholar's outfit and said: "It seems that you are also a person who should have read books." I just don't know if you've ever been to school? ”

Li Wenxuan, who stepped forward and moved his steps, was both nervous and excited in his heart, and he also paid special attention to his words: "I have read a few books a little, and I haven't asked for much understanding, but I just won a show." ”

Xia Yan, who stroked his chin and beard with his right hand, seemed to be a little unable to understand the young man in front of him and said, "Since you have read the books of sages and have also entered school, then why do you want to become a Taoist priest?" ”

"I was stupid, and I didn't pass the township exam many times, so I was disheartened and gave up studying as a career and became a Taoist priest instead." Li Wenxuan believed that in front of the other party's "profound Taoism" and countless people, it was the best way and means to remain honest, so he didn't hide too much and said some of his true thoughts: "I think that three hundred and sixty lines can be the champion, so there is no need to squeeze only towards the imperial examination." Even if he became an official in the examination, it was very hard, after all, the court gave officials a year's salary, which was indeed a little thinner. ”

"The old man suddenly wants to take a walk, but I don't know if you are willing to accompany the old man for a walk?" Xia Yan, whose expression on his face did not change at all, slowly walked out of a short distance and said quite calmly.

Li Wenxuan, who is not stupid, knows that he is chatting politely and casually with himself on the surface, but in fact, he has the intention of testing himself. I expected that a big man like Xia Yan would not be too idle to do nothing, and would casually talk to the offspring who only had a one-sided relationship to pass the time. Of course, Li Wenxuan, who would not refuse, accompanied him for a walk in the garden.

Li Wenxuan, who didn't speak easily, even if he wanted to earn performance and win a good impression, he had to look at the timing and grasp the balance, otherwise if he didn't speculate without saying a word, he would very likely end up being sent off by the other party. He has been thinking in his heart that if he can get Xia Yan's words, it will be a talisman, a live advertisement and a gold-lettered signboard.

"The old man remembers that you once said that I have perennial worries." Xia Yan suddenly stopped, his eyes did not look at Li Wenxuan who was following him, but looked at the distance seemingly inadvertently.

Li Wenxuan, who had already observed his two blue and black eyes, did not open his mouth: "Xiaodao only knows from the pulse of Lord Shoufu. Not only should you not sleep well for a long time, but you also feel stuffy in your chest from time to time. ”

Xia Yan, who worked hard for state affairs, thought too much about things, which naturally made sleep bad. I was not too surprised by Li Wenxuan's statement, after all, the famous doctors in the capital had mentioned it. The only thing that moved his heart was that in a small place like his hometown, there would be a young person who was skilled in medicine.

"As you say." Xia Yan, who didn't hide it, wanted to hear what kind of prescription he could give him: "I just don't know if you have a way to restore me to normal sleep?" ”

Thinking that the normal way is to let the other party put down the work at hand and recuperate with peace of mind, Li Wenxuan felt that it was inappropriate to say this, after all, he could not show his superb and innovative medical skills very well. For people with big ambitions and high positions, asking the other party to do nothing is equivalent to killing him. I have long known that this kind of ideal person is living for his ideals, not trying to enjoy the sound and lust of the world.

Li Wenxuan, who had been silent for a moment, let out a confident smile and said, "There is a way, but it requires the cooperation of Lord Shousuke." It's easy to say, there is a soothing pill here in the trail, which can completely cure your insomnia. There is also a set of boxing techniques that can help you strengthen your body and prolong your life. During this time, you don't have to drink medicine or leave what you are doing. ”

"Oh" Xia Yan, hearing that there was no need to delay his government affairs, said with interest: "There is naturally no problem with cooperation." ”

"The elixir was not brought today. However, Rong Xiaodao will send it to you after refining it. Li Wenxuan, who felt that he had a door, said with a smile: "If Lord Shoufu has time, then I will teach you a few boxing techniques bravely." ”

Xia Yan's original intention was just to take a little time to chat with him, and then settle the day's diagnosis and treatment expenses. The development of things exceeded his expectations, and at the same time, he felt that the little friend in front of him was not only talented and capable, but also did not disgust him, and even had some fun, so he wanted to observe the other party again, after all, selecting talents for the country is also one of the responsibilities of the first assistant of the dynasty.