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Chapter 453 Visiting Kang Xiucai

Lu Baichuan smiled sincerely when he saw that his wife could play with anyone.

It's no wonder these children like her, it's mainly because she really understands children's thoughts.

Although it is a good thing that Leizi is more sensible, there are many things that they do not need to worry about now, so it is best to maintain a childlike innocence and grow up happily.

Today's meal was extremely rich. All the servants in the family came here to say hello to the host and hostess. Both Lu Baichuan and his wife were friendly people, so they would not be embarrassed. After a few words of explanation, they were asked to eat too, and then they went about their business. went.

The children who are doing business will not come back for lunch at noon, and they are all doing things in the shop, so for the time being only the children who are studying and taking a bath are there.

Knowing that He Jiuniang had brought them another gift, they were both happy and confused like Lei Zi. They knew in their hearts that they should not accept any more gifts from He Jiuniang, but it was really a joy to receive the gift!

For a moment, several children looked at each other, wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh, not knowing how to express their emotions.

He Jiuniang found it funny when she saw it, and said: "Laugh if you want, we are all our own people, how come you have learned to hide your thoughts?"

The children all lowered their heads with guilt. He Jiuniang felt that it was necessary to talk about this, so she cleared her throat and said, "I bring you gifts because I think it's worth it. You are all children in our family, and you are all It is a good thing that a good and sensible boy can be liked by us elders, which makes me willing to bring you gifts no matter where I go. You can just accept them with peace of mind. If you feel bad, wait until you grow up and become successful. Whenever you go out somewhere, just think of bringing some for us.”

The children at home are very well-educated, and she never thinks that it is right for her to bring them gifts when she goes out. She still has a grateful heart. Based on this, He Jiuniang is willing to pamper them.

The children listened carefully to He Jiuniang's words, and felt a little happy when she praised them for being worthy.

There is no greater joy than getting compliments from your elders.

"Auntie, we know!"

Leizi took the lead in responding, and the other children also nodded with smiles. Gouer said in a sweet voice, "Because my brothers and sisters were also very kind to me when my parents were away, right, mother?"

How could He Jiuniang say it was wrong? She pulled her son into her arms and gave him a kiss. Seeing Lu Baichuan next to her, she added: "By the way, these gifts are not just given to you by me alone, but also by your third uncle." Go pick it out.”

"Hey, the third uncle and the third aunt are the best!"

The little ones had good things to say, and everyone ate happily. He Jiuniang asked someone to prepare some specialties she brought from the capital, and then she was ready to go see Kang Xiucai.

"Mr. Kang has been renting in a small alley next to the academy since he came to Jingzhou. Because there are many students living there and the price is very expensive, Mr. Kang rents in a small courtyard with others. "

Everyone was sitting in a carriage. Although it was a little crowded, it was very lively. Lei Zi also began to tell Lu Baichuan and He Jiuniang about Kang Xiucai's current situation.

He Jiuniang listened quietly. Of course, housing in school districts is expensive, no matter what time it is.

Although Kang Xiucai has been able to make money teaching over the years, it has also cost a lot to take medicine. It is estimated that even if he is living in a shared apartment, he is still very stressed.

In addition, he was framed for this exam and has not performed well. It is conceivable that Kang Xiucai is not in a good mood now.

Lu Baichuan said: "Mr. Kang, have you told you about your future plans?"

"I know this!" Gou'er rushed to speak, "Mr. Kang said that he will wait for the results to come out now. If he can get on the list, he will prepare for the exam next year no matter how difficult it is. But if it is not good, then he will study for three more years. Year, prepare for the next provincial examination." It seems that Kang Xiucai wanted to give up on the imperial examination.

He Jiuniang shook her head, the iron rice bowl is not easy to serve!

However, she was still very optimistic about Kang Xiucai. It was impossible for such a determined person to have such bad luck all the time.

"What happened when Mr. Kang was falsely accused of cheating? Who is the other party?"

"We don't know much about this. Mr. Kang didn't say anything in detail. We asked the current Mr. Xin, who didn't know much about it. The matter was blocked. He only told everyone in the end that Mr. Kang was innocent and could still take the exam. "

Lei Zi shook his head. This matter was not even a big deal. If they hadn't known Mr. Kang, they probably wouldn't have heard of it.

Lu Baichuan and his wife looked at each other. There was definitely something wrong with such a serious matter being kept secret. It seemed like they had to ask the prefect.

The two of them knew what the other was thinking just by looking at each other. He Jiuniang was the first to speak: "I said before that I would hold a banquet at home and invite the ladies from Jingzhou to come and get to know each other. I think it will only take a few days. , let people send all the posts out in the evening, and then at the banquet, I will find an opportunity to ask the prefect’s wife.”

Although she had issues with the prefect's wife before, He Jiuniang didn't think it was a big deal. The most important thing was to give her some benefits. There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

Lu Baichuan nodded and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you."

"no problem."

Logically speaking, his position is higher than that of the prefect. If you want to know the details, you can go directly to the prefect and ask for details. But in any case, this involves some privacy. It is not convenient for him as a grown man to directly use his official position to suppress him. He Jiuniang asked for information at a banquet, which was the most tactful and convenient way, and saved everyone's face.

After finding out the specific details of the matter, if it really involves some sensitive issues, he can use his official position to pressure people and give Kang Xiucai an explanation. But if it is just a misunderstanding, then he has not revealed any ideas. Naturally Not too embarrassing.

People in official circles have to pay attention to these people and sophistication.

Just as he was talking, he heard the coachman Fang Da say: "Master, madam, we are here."

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley. The alley was too small for the carriage to enter, so we had to walk.

Lu Baichuan got out of the car, carrying the gift box, and said to Fang Da: "Find a cool place to sit and wait."

Fang Da agreed and watched a group of them leave.

He Jiuniang still underestimated the congestion in the school district. The alley was full of people, but most of them were servants, doing laundry for their masters.

These things should have been done in the yard, but the yard was too small and the masters still had to read, so they had to move outside.

He Jiuniang's group almost didn't even have a place to stay, and the laundry servants all nervously avoided for fear of bumping into the nobleman.

Fortunately, the boys were used to it and easily avoided these obstacles. They stopped at the entrance of the third courtyard and waited for the couple to come over.

(End of this chapter)