first minister

Chapter 37
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The two eyes looked over in an instant.

"You wrote it?"

Su Shidao was dumbfounded.

Xia Jingyun nodded.

"Then why didn't you sign it?"

"Master, I went to the brothel, why don't I avoid it?"

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The two masters said in unison, "Why do you want to avoid it?"

Forgot that you are proud of visiting the brothel Xia Jingyun said: "Anyway, I went there last night and sent it out because of my feelings, so I wrote this long and short sentence and gave it to the other party."

"Gao Yang, such a masterpiece is actually given to a woman in a brothel, how can you waste your talent like this!"

Su Shidao had a heartbroken look on his face.

Old Master Yun also nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, two masters, I will definitely bring more good poems in the future and ask the two masters to correct them first."

When the time comes, take [Sishui Prefecture Sends Su Shidao Ren Zhongjing], [Farewell Gift to Teacher Yun Daoning], and you won't feel like it's a waste.

The two old men nodded and stroked their beards with satisfaction.

That false name is actually a joy, and what really makes them feel satisfied is the excellence of this disciple.

As the saying goes: if the disciple is outstanding, the master has light; if the disciple is lustful, the master has light.
"Master, a letter just came from outside."

The three of them were talking when the old slave who had been standing far away came over and respectfully handed a note to Mr. Yun.

Old Master Yun took it over, his expression changed slightly.

Su Shidao quickly asked: "What's wrong?"

"County Lieutenant Shi Youfang went out of the city to clear the bandits, was injured by Liu Ya, and died of serious injuries."

After all, Su Shidao was a literati, and his face turned pale when he heard the words, "The trouble of bandits is so serious?"

Xia Jingyun was also very shocked, and then instinctively felt that something was wrong. Are the bandits fighting so strong?
At the same time, I couldn't help but feel a little bit worried about safety.

Now that the county lieutenant is dead, if no one in the county comes out to take charge of the overall situation, will the bandits surround the county?
He finally found a backer to vindicate himself for his grievances, so that he could take the imperial examination, but in the end everything was ready, and he was given by the bandits?
Old Master Yun seemed to know their worries, "Only the county lieutenant and a few soldiers were injured, and the rest were evacuated safely. There is no need to worry about the safety of the county."

Both of them breathed a sigh of relief. Xia Jingyun's original memory was indeed not clear about these major events in his family and country, so he asked, "Is the banditry so serious in today's world?"

Old Master Yun shook his head, "Looking at it from the perspective of the whole world, it's natural that Xianning is everywhere, but the people at the frontiers are dragged down by the frontier army, and the people's life is not good, and in remote places like our Sishui Prefecture, the sky is high and the emperor is far away, officials are exploiting more and more people, and the number of displaced people is gradually increasing. In recent years, the banditry in Sishui Prefecture has indeed become a problem."

Xia Jingyun nodded thoughtfully, and then remembered what his uncle said that day. Now that the Great Xia has established the country for nearly 300 years, is it true that troubled times are approaching and wars will start?
Come on, I just want to take the imperial examination and become an official, and live a peaceful and beautiful life.

In troubled times, human life is worthless, and I am not a military leader, so what's the use of copying two lines of poems!

With a mind full of chaotic thoughts, Xia Jingyun bid farewell and left Yunfu.

Looking at Xia Jingyun's back, Su Shidao suddenly said: "Brother Kang Le, please read this long and short sentence again."

Old Master Yun looked at it for a while, "What do you want me to see?"

"You taste, you taste carefully."

Grandpa Yun immediately glared at each other.

Su Shidao quickly said: "Gao Yang, this kid likes older than him."

Old Master Yun was taken aback, looked at the poem, "Tsk tsk, that's true!"

Su Shidao twirled his beard, "Do the math, this kid Gao Yang is also twenty, with his talent, he can be a regular wife, but a beautiful concubine is acceptable."

Old Master Yun stared, "What nonsense are you talking about, can he let a brothel girl in?"

Su Shi gave him a blank look, "It is precisely to choose a good one for him, so as to prevent him from lingering in brothels! Think about it, is there any suitable one around you?"

"Me?" Old Master Yun frowned, "Those who are older than him are better-looking, no matter how you say it, you need to know some truths and affairs, so that you can solve his problems."

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, looking at Su Shidao, the two old foxes checked their eyes and thought of the right person.
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Xia Jingyun didn't know that the two masters had found a way out for his waist, so he was not in a good mood at the moment.

I came to inquire about Zheng Tianyu's affairs, but I didn't find anything. I learned such a headache news, and I took away the 500 taels of silver left by my mother this morning in the name of urgent needs. I have to think about how to explain it when I go back later.

Tell them that he ransomed a brothel girl?

Now I don't have the money to seal up my aunt's broken mouth.

What's more, if my father, uncle, or even my elder brother asked in private, what would I say?
You didn't even sleep, so you gave someone a ransom?No matter how it sounds, it sounds like a kind of resentment!
Moreover, Yunxian said well at the time, wouldn't he turn his face and deny people?
With his mind full of lawsuits, Xia Jingyun walked back to Nantian Lane.

Passing by the alley, a middle-aged man hurried up to greet him, "But Mr. Xia Jingyun is in person?"

Xia Jingyun looked at him vigilantly, "What do you want from him?"

The middle-aged man didn't seem to understand where Xia Jingyun's vigilance came from. He reached out to touch his arms, but Xia Jingyun ran away unexpectedly.

"Young Master Xia, Young Master Xia, I have no malicious intentions!"

The man shouted while chasing him, causing many people in the alley to look over.

Xia Jingyun stood still at a distance, and said loudly, "Who are you?"

The man's face was troubled, he looked around, and had no choice but to raise his voice, "Master Xia, can I take a step to talk?"

Xia Jingyun shook his head resolutely, "Just say it here."

"Qiao Fu, who is in charge of Xia Yicui Building, was entrusted by the owner to find Mr. Xia."

The eyes of the people around suddenly became meaningful.

Who doesn't know about Yicuilou, selling Jingku, I didn't expect that Xia Jiaerlang is so good, no wonder he is so thin!
The middle-aged man looked helpless and apologetic, and Xia Jingyun also showed embarrassment. He was really a little overwhelmed. It seems that finding a guard really needs to be carefully planned.

He walked over and pulled the steward aside, "What's the matter?"

The steward took out the bank note from his bosom, "My lord, today's song of growing up and hating water and Changdong made me famous in Yicuilou. The owner is very grateful. Even if Yunxian gave it to you, please accept the redemption money."

Speaking of handing over the bank note, Xia Jingyun reached out to take it and raised his eyebrows, "Isn't it 300 taels?"

The steward smiled, "The remaining 200 taels is a little care from our boss. From now on, the son will come back anytime, and the money for tea and wine will be free."

The cost of digging a well cannot be avoided, but sincerity is enough.
With Xia Jingyun's behavior style, it is naturally impossible to pretend to refuse, and put the banknote in his pocket, "Since that is the case, I will not be disrespectful, thank you for your kindness, business is booming!"

The steward nodded again and again, "Master Xia, the younger one is resigning."

Looking at the manager's back, Xia Jingyun rubbed his chest, sighing with emotion, now I believe those masters who go to brothels without spending money mentioned in the book.

With the windfall of 500 taels, his mood immediately improved, and he walked back to his yard humming a little song.

In the yard, everyone was still as busy as yesterday, practicing martial arts, reading books, and embroidering.

Seeing Xia Jingyun, everyone's expressions changed. Xia Li came out of the kitchen and gave Xia Jingyun winks, but Xia Hengzhi sighed, "Gao Yang, come with me."

As he said that, he went to the main room first, and sat at the dining table, which was also the most formal place in their yard.

Xia Yunfei whispered: "Be careful."

Xia Ning really looked at his second brother worriedly. Xia Zhang stood at the door with his hands on his hips. He was a bit glamorous, but also a bit like a villain.

The two men in charge sat at the table, Xia Hengzhi said, "You took 500 taels of silver from your mother today?"

Xia Jingyun hummed.

Xia Hengzhi sighed, "Accordingly, you earned the money, and we have no right to ask. But Gao Yang, you are still young, and as a father, I am afraid that you will think it is too easy to get money and go astray. You said that our family has only 1000 taels, one five hundred today, and one five hundred tomorrow. How many times can we afford it?"

Xia Mingxiong nodded in agreement, "Yeah, we have seen those wealthy people before, spending money like water, tainted with gambling and prostitution, and their family fortunes were quickly wiped out."

Seeing his father and uncle teaching so earnestly and earnestly, Xia Jingyun couldn't bear to slap his face. He glanced away and saw his aunt at the door, "Auntie, what do you think?"

Mrs. Xia Zhang was just watching a play at the door, so she was not qualified to go in and interrupt. She didn't expect to have her own role, so she hurried in, "You, you are still too young, and you don't know what your surname is if you make a little money by chance. Honestly, you should study hard at home! Seeing that the money is all yours, auntie doesn't care about you anymore, so I will teach you a lesson next time."

This smells right
Xia Jingyun succeeded in fishing and enforcing the law. He took out 700 taels of silver from his pocket and slapped it on the table, "Auntie will teach you a lesson next time!"

After finishing speaking, she stood up shyly, and said with a smile, "Auntie, remember to give all the money to my mother!"

Xia Zhang stepped forward to look at the face value.

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I froze in place, not knowing whether to be angry or happy.

Xia Jingyun walked out of the main room and stretched his waist. Xia Yunfei quickly walked over from the door with a strange expression, "Erlang, someone is looking for you."

Xia Jingyun showed doubts on his face. When he walked out of the courtyard, he saw a fair-looking maidservant standing outside the door accompanied by a guard.

When the other party saw him, he hurriedly saluted, "Young Master Xia."

Xia Jingyun bowed back, "The girl doesn't know me, right?"

The pretty servant hurriedly said: "Young Master Xia, this servant is Miss Ning Bing's maid, and was entrusted by the girl to invite you to the Green Bamboo Courtyard."

Xia Jingyun raised his eyebrows, but said nothing.

The maidservant hurriedly added: "Young lady said that tonight she refuses outside visitors, and only accepts the young master, and hopes that the young master will stay overnight."

After finishing speaking, she looked at Xia Jingyun confidently, confident in her master's reputation, and also believed that Xia Jingyun could not refuse such a condition.

Xia Jingyun sneered inwardly, it's a good game!
If I hadn't written that poem, would you have come?

But I wrote it, but you don't know to come in person?

You also sent a maid to send a message, you think it's a gift to me, right?

What do you think of me?
Poetry generator?
Not just my juice, but my poetry?
What a proud, stupid woman!

The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile, "Miss Ning Bing is the courtesan of Zhongjing City. There are countless people who are willing to kiss Fangze. But I am not among them. Please tell me, thank you for your kindness!"

The maidservant's complexion suddenly changed, and she blurted out, "My girl has a superb appearance, an unrivaled figure, and a skill that fascinates so many people. I would rather spend thousands of dollars just for a kiss, Mr. Xia, don't be impulsive."

Xia Jingyun stopped.

The pretty maid let out a sigh of relief, she was indeed from the countryside, and she didn't know how good her own girl was, which made her almost fail to complete the task.

Xia Jingyun turned around and looked at the still arrogant little maid in front of her, her tone suddenly turned cold, "She is beautiful, so all the men in the world want to lick her? Are they going to come and go when she calls? I won't go, it's that simple."

"Are you holding grudges because of what happened last night? How can you be so stingy like a man!"

Xia Jingyun sighed, "Please go back, if you really want to ask why."

Xia Jingyun paused for a moment, then spit out six words, "Summer insects must not be mixed with ice."

(End of this chapter)