Chapter 40： Different situations (please collect and read)

Chapter 40 Different Situations (Please collect and read)

The distance between the prefectural city and the county seat is probably nearly a hundred miles.

At dusk.

Wei Tu and Wei Fei entered Qingshan County two quarters of an hour before the city gate was about to close.

The two said goodbye at the intersection.

Each one returns to his own home.

Wei Tu did not stay in the county for a long time, so he led the green horse to Li's house.

This time, the entrance to Li's house was different from the last time he came. There was no bustling crowd of people or cars and horses, and it seemed a little deserted.

Wei Tu waited at the side door for a short while, and then led into the Li family's inner house under the leadership of maid Chunlan.

"Brother Wei, did you rank well in...the road test this time?" After walking for a while, Chunlan, who was leading the way, paused. She turned her head and glanced at Wei Tu, lowered her head and asked in a low voice. .

"Bangchi..." Following the sound, Wei Tu looked at Chunlan's face. He didn't see any jealousy or joy on Chunlan's face. Her face was calm, but the hand twisting the handkerchief trembled slightly.

After successfully practicing martial arts, he can easily observe the small movements of others and the micro-expressions on their faces.

“Ranked twelfth in the Taoist examination, second-class martial arts scholar.”

Wei Tu replied.

He could probably guess what Chunlan was thinking. She probably felt a little uncomfortable after seeing him "reaching the sky in one step".

—Obviously everyone used to be servants of Li Zhai.

However, Wei Tu had no objection to Chunlan's thoughts. He thought it was just human nature.

It would be the same if it were him, as long as Chunlan didn't have any bad intentions.

“Second-class martial arts scholar…”

Chunlan looked shocked when she heard this, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt that it should be so.

Two months ago, these maids, who were good friends with Xinghua, had already learned about Wei Tu's results in the government examination from Xinghua.

The leader of the county martial arts test.

Sixth in the government examination.

Winning a reputation in the Taoist examination is not something difficult to understand.

After a while, Chunlan came to her senses. She looked apologetic and bowed slightly to Wei Tu.

“Wei…Master…”

Chunlan changed her name.

Although Wei Tu now has no money, after gaining the reputation of Wu Xiucai, he has become a high-ranking scholar, and he cannot tolerate calling her a maid of the Li family indiscriminately.

"Just call me Brother Wei. We have known each other since childhood." Wei Tu shook his head, looking quite unhappy.

Hearing this, Chunlan felt a hint of joy in her heart. She nodded and no longer insisted on the issue of addressing Wei Tu. She still called Wei Tu "Brother Wei".

“Brother Wei, this time the eldest young master went to take the Taoist test and failed. He just came back this morning. You can go to the inner house later and get some refreshment. Try not to mention this matter...”

Chunlan habitually helped Wei Tu, but when she said this, she suddenly thought of something, smiled and said: "I'm the one who talks too much. Brother Wei, you are different now. You don't have to worry too much about the master and grandma." Thoughts."

People are different.

If a servant touches the misfortune of the master's family, he will be scolded and punished by the master's family at least.

But guests of the same status are different.

No matter how unhappy the host is, he will still hold back his displeasure.

“Li Xingye failed the exam?”

Different from Chunlan’s focus, Wei Tu was more concerned about Li Xingye’s failure.

“No wonder the Li family’s family has become much deserted. It turns out that Li Xingye failed...”

Weitu was immediately relieved.

Wengongyuan and Wugongyuan released their rankings one after the other, with only a few days difference. It took just a few days for Wengongyuan's ranking to reach Qingshan County.

If Li Xingye is on the road test list, Li Zhai will definitely be ten times more lively than the county test list. After all, the county test is just an exam, and after passing the road test, you will have real fame.

"According to Li Xingye's age, it should not be difficult to obtain the title of scholar before the age of thirty, but... people always praise the superior and underestimate the inferior..." "If you fail to succeed in this subject, your potential in the eyes of the world will be greatly reduced."

Thinking of this, Wei Tu felt emotional.

If he fails this subject.

The end will probably be much worse than that of Li Xingye...

It is still unknown whether the Shan family, the Li family, the Huang family... can treat him as before.

“Thank you, Miss Chunlan, for reminding me.”

After a while, Wei Tu collected himself and thanked Chunlan for the reminder.

“I will pay attention when I get to the living room and meet Mr. Li and his wife.”

He added.

…

Enter the living room.

 Before Wei Tu could speak, Li Yaozu took the lead and said: "Brother Wei is back from Fucheng, but he wants to stay at my Li's house for a few days? This is understandable."

After the words fell, Wei Tu's eyebrows frowned slightly - he felt that Li Yaozu's words were a bit condescending, as if he was giving him alms.

This time, he came to Li's house not to stay overnight, but to tell Xinghua the good news, and to discuss Xinghua's redemption with Li Yaozu and his wife.

—When he was in Fucheng, in addition to practicing martial arts, he also took on the job of writing letters with the help of Shan Yangong and saved some money.

This money is different, only one tael more.

The redemption is not enough.

But it is definitely enough for inn accommodation.

The internal strategy of the martial arts examination also requires the calligraphy of the martial arts master.

If there is a word difference, although it will not lead to a direct withdrawal from the exam like the Wenju exam, it will still have a certain impact on the results.

But just when Wei Tu was about to explain, he suddenly thought of Chunlan's previous reminder, so he held back his temper and did not refute.

What to say.

The Li family also helped him.

There is really no need to stimulate Li Yaozu and his wife when they are depressed at this moment.

He is not that small-minded yet.

You can choose another suitable time to talk about Xinghua’s redemption. You don’t have to choose today as a sensitive time.

Furthermore, as soon as he gained fame, he was "domineering" to his former benefactor, which did not have a good reputation externally.

“Thank you, Mr. Li, for your permission to stay overnight.” Wei Tu thought for a moment, stood up and bowed to Li Yaozu, expressing his gratitude.

“Today, Wei will not disturb your rest any more.”

Wei Tu asked to resign.

Then, Wei Tu turned around and left, but unexpectedly, as soon as he took a few steps, he bumped into Li Xingye who was heading towards the living room.

At this moment, Li Xingye has disheveled hair and a haggard face. The Confucian shirt on his body is scattered, and even the skirt and belt are not fastened.

“You bastard, what are you doing looking like this?” When Li Yaozu saw this scene, he suddenly became angry, stood up and scolded.

The beginning of etiquette and righteousness lies in correct appearance, uniform color, and correct speech.

Li Xingye's appearance, if seen by outsiders, would be seen as a sign of indiscretion at a small scale, or as a sign of the Li family's unruly family tradition, rather than the heirloom of farming and studying.

"What's this..." Li Xingye yawned and casually sat on the straight-backed armchair in the living room.

Seeing this, Li Yaozu shook his head helplessly, thinking that his son was still disappointed because he failed the imperial examination, and could not get angry enough to scold him again.

But at this time.

A maid, disheveled and crying, ran over and knelt in front of Mr. Li Tong. She pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.

(End of this chapter)