After the supper, everyone went back to their lodging to rest, and it was already the second half of the night.

So much so that the next day was noon, and Ciguang Temple served another lunch, and then politely and respectfully sent the two families out of the mountain gate.

Seeing the chariots and horses of the Li family and the Bai family, marching on the mountain road like a winding long snake, gradually disappearing behind the bending bushes, the abbot and the great monk breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "There are many incidents in a literary meeting, although the Bai family's offerings are rich, but it is not easy. ”

The monk behind him glanced at him and thought to himself, the most difficult thing in this world is to make money.

Sins and sins, how can the monks be so famous, they still don't practice enough, they still recite the sutras several times a day in front of the Buddha.

In Shexian County, the citizens live and work in peace and contentment as always, and among the various restaurants and restaurants, they are still discussing yesterday's Huangshan Sword Meeting. Whether it is the wonderful debate of the students or the high prize money, it is worth talking about.

Especially there is a small news that has only begun to circulate today, our little proud and beautiful man in Huizhou, Li Jiaqilang, is said to have fallen off the cliff with the niece of the Bai family, the richest man in Jiangnan, and the girl of the Meng family, I don't know how many thrills and how many charming.

"Huh? Isn't that the Li family's carriage? ”

In the restaurant, some people pointed outside and shouted, so more people turned their heads to look.

"Yes! Yo, this is followed by the Bai family! ”

"Is that true? Li Xiaoqi and the girl of the Meng family? ”

Some young girls who heard this were not happy.

"Isn't it just an accident? What is the relationship between Shichiro and that girl? ”

"It's not good, lonely men and widows, sharing weal and bene, it's easy to see the right eye......"

"That's it, Shichiro has also reached the age of marriage."

"Nonsense! Nonsense! Even if Qilang is married, he should be a girl from She County! ”

"That's it, you can't be cheaper than a foreigner!"

"You girls, I really can't figure out the point, I heard that Li Xiaoqi fell off the cliff this time, and his face was broken. This Li Xiaoqi who has broken his appearance is not the Li Xiaoqi he used to be. ”

"What? No way! ”

"Even if he hurts his face, Qilang is also a peerless person, you dead fat houses, what qualifications do you have to say about him!"

"Why are girls talking so mean?"

"It's not you who slandered us Shichiro first!"

"Where am I slandering, can't I tell the truth?"

"You're jealous, you're sour, you're disgusting!"

"Women are unreasonable."

The anecdotes about Li Xiaoqi and Meng Yuanniang, together with the rumors that Li Xiaoqi was suspected of being injured and broken, flowed like long legs in the streets and alleys of She County.

In the Bai family's garden by the Lianjiang River, the Xu family, the Liu family, the Zhai family, and Bai Xiuning led the servants to carefully carry Meng Qingyun to the couch and lay down. Bauhinia is complaining that Asakusa didn't take care of Yuan Niang, and she is annoyed that her menstrual affairs are not at the right time, if she can follow, she will definitely protect Yuan Niang. Asakusa doesn't bother with her.

Xu grabbed Bai Xiuqing and counted: "You have to go to Huangshan to join in the fun, you are okay with this monkey, but you make Yuan Niang look like this!" ”

Bai Xiuqing pursed her mouth aggrievedly and said, "This time it's really not bad for me, it's Feng Zhenzhen's ......."

Meng Qingyun also said: "This really wronged her, she was not at the scene at the time." ”

Bai Xiuqing shrugged her nose like a puppy, making a look of being greatly wronged. Xu Shi nodded her forehead: "That's also because you didn't take care of Yuan Niang." ”

Zhai sorted out Meng Qingyun's clothes and said, "The house has already gone to ask for a doctor, and I will come later to take a good look at it for you." ”

Meng Qingyun: "Actually, the great monk of Ciguang Temple has good medical skills. ”

Zhai said: "They are not real doctors after all, and the doctors we invite are the most likely to be hurt by falls." It is said that it will take 100 days to break the muscles and bones, so it is better to be careful. ”

Xu also agreed, and instructed his subordinates to take good care of Yuan Niang, and asked the big kitchen to leave a stove for her alone to cook for her. This is all the meaning of her relatives who love her, and Meng Qingyun thanked her.

A room full of ladies were talking, and it was lively, and Bai Rongcheng and Bai Rongxin came in together.

"Hahahaha, what a Huangshan sword, the county government just came to report a good news, saying that Li Zhongcheng in Beijing specially sent a letter to commend the county officials and gentry for the grand act of revitalizing culture and education."

Everyone was excited: "But the cultural meeting was held yesterday?" ”

Bai Rongxin laughed: "Such a grand event is harmless to the government, so the old men naturally reported it early." Now the whole city is hotly discussing yesterday's grand occasion of the Cultural Society, and when the teachers and students of the participating colleges return to their hometowns, they will naturally spread the influence of the Cultural Association to all parts of the south of the Yangtze River. ”

Bai Rongcheng was also very pleased, and said: "Governor Feng and Liu Zhixian are also very enthusiastic, and they will try their best to invite friends from the same year in Beijing to recommend and guarantee our Bai family." My second brother and I have also discussed that we should leave for Bianjing as soon as possible. ”

Meng Qingyun hurriedly waved his hand: "I don't dare to take credit, everything is handled by my uncle and the shopkeepers, I just moved my mouth." ”

Bai Rongxin waved his hand: "Don't be modest, if you don't offer advice, everything is empty talk." ”

Xu said: "When do you expect to leave?" ”

Bai Rongcheng said: "Just these few days, except for a few powerful shopkeepers, this time my second brother and I plan to bring Da Lang and Erlang with us, so that they can all experience and experience." ”

Although the time was tight, the Xu family was used to being the housewife, so he didn't panic, and said to the Liu family and the Zhai family: "You two also come to help, and the grandfather's outfits, entourage, carriages and horses must be packed up immediately." ”

The Liu family and the Zhai family were busy, and they both got serious.

Bai Rongcheng continued: "In addition to this major event, there are two other things to do. The first is the Li family on Doosan Street, Mrs. Li was frightened, Li Xiaoqi was injured, one of us has to make amends, and the other has to apologize. Liu Zhixian has already been informed that Hu Yi's crime of holding Mrs. Li and Li Xiaoqi hostage will be dealt with according to the law, and the results of the disposal will be reported to the Li family; On our side, we still need to prepare generous gifts and apologize and condole. He said to Xu, "So I have to work on you again." ”

Xu Shi pondered: "Mrs. Li has always been exquisite, and this gift must be prepared carefully. ”

Meng Qingyun had a flash of inspiration, took Bai Xiuqing's hand, and said, "It's better to let Qing Niang help, she knows Mrs. Li's preferences very well." ”

Bai Xiuqing, who was suddenly named, looked confused: "Me? ”

Meng Qingyun dragged her down, bit her ear and said, "This is a good opportunity to get close to currying favor with Mrs. Li, don't hurry up yet!" ”

Bai Xiuqing's heart suddenly bloomed, Yuan Niang was really a god assist, and she always looked for opportunities to achieve good things for her, so she hurriedly said to Xu: "I'll come, I'll come." ”

Xu naturally also knew her thoughts about Li Xiaoqi, although it was unrealistic, but she could help somewhat, don't forget to invite Li Xiaoqi to paint for the Huangshan Sword Literature Society, which was the news and inspiration she provided.

Bai Rongcheng didn't care about the details here, since he handed over the matter to the Xu family, he naturally trusted her very much: "This is the first thing." The second is about the disposal of Hu's gun. After the county government is punished according to the law, the prison sentence is paid by the master's family for ransom, and the prisoner can be released back to the master's house. Yesterday I received a letter from my brother-in-law, he has left for Beijing, Hu Yigun this person has another purpose, we will take him to the north together. ”