space pharmacist

Chapter 70

"Then according to what you said, if you have money, you don't need to take the test, and you can donate everything." It seems that it is the same everywhere, the rich and powerful are always superior.

Shen Lidong sneered, but Tang Yuanqi didn't think it was a big deal.

"What's the matter? Not everyone can afford to donate that silver. I tell you, a student qualification needs to be donated with ten thousand taels of silver. County magistrate, that also costs a hundred thousand snowflakes of silver, how can it be so easy."

"Is there a price tag for this donation?" Shen Lidong was quite surprised. "Isn't the emperor not worried? All the officials donate with silver, so it's still possible..."

Before Shen Lidong finished speaking, Tang Yuanqi glared at Shen Lidong.

"There are so many official positions in the imperial court that can be donated with silver. Of course, most of the officials have taken part in the imperial examinations based on their real talents. What's more, no matter how much money is donated, the official position is definitely not a real shortage. When you reach the fifth rank, you will reach the top, and it will be absolutely impossible to go up."

"Oh, so that's how it is, that's about the same." After hearing this, Shen Lidong regained his composure. "But little brother, how do you know so much? Could it be that your father was an examiner? Or did someone in your family donate money to buy an official?"

Hmph... When Tang Yuanqi heard what Shen Lidong said, he stared at Shen Lidong displeasedly with a cold face. "What kind of money does the young master's family need to donate? The young master's family is a hereditary position."

"Hereditary?" She had seen this from the records of customs and customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Those who could be hereditary could include princes, dukes of the state, princes of the county, dukes of the county, marquises of the county, dukes of the county, marquises of the county, magistrates of the county, sons of the county, and county magistrates. For men, in short, this kind of hereditary system is only possible in the royal family and noble families.

"Little brother, what exactly does your family do?" The more shocking Tang Yuanqi's background was, the more terrified Shen Lidong was.

"No, I didn't do anything, just have some money, and there is an official in the family, that's it." Seeing Shen Lidong's narrowed dangerous eyes, for some reason, Tang Yuanqi got up in anticipation, and his speech was not so sharp .

"Wait a minute." Seeing that Tang Yuanqi was suspected of running away, Shen Lidong hurriedly stopped him. "Little brother, please speak clearly." Shen Lidong shouted behind Tang Yuanqi, this matter was related to the life and wealth of her Shen family, Shen Lidong did not dare to be careless in the slightest.A small mistake, but it will cost your head.

Shen Lidong chased after Tang Yuanqi to find out, how did he know that Xie Chaoyun came here at some time and stood behind her, and he didn't know how much he heard.

"Beautiful uncle, should you explain it? It's very impolite for you to eavesdrop behind people's backs like this." Shen Lidong, who was in a bad mood, naturally didn't have a good tone to Xie Chaoyun.

"Little sister, we are leaving tonight." Shen Lidong didn't expect Xie Chaoyun to say this to her suddenly.

"What?" She didn't respond for a while.

"We're just interrupting the last dinner, little sister, don't you welcome this last meal?" Xie Chaoyun had always known that Shen Lidong was wary of him, but at the last moment, he still I hope Shen Lidong can let go of his wariness.

Although he was not a kind person, at least he never thought of hurting their family.

Shen Lidong looked at the sadness in Xie Chaoyun's peach blossom eyes, but for some reason, his heart softened.

"Okay. Anyway, it's the last meal. If it's a big deal, I'll practice it for you. I wish you a safe journey and a smooth journey in advance."

At the last moment, Shen Lidong changed his tune.

The sound of "big brother" relieved Xie Chaoyun's sorrow of about to leave a lot.

By this time, Shen Lidong didn't want to pursue anything anymore.

Anyway, they were leaving tonight, as long as they left Shenjiazhuang, then she could pretend that she didn't know anything.

Not long after Shen Lidong followed Xie Chaoyun back to the house, Shen Wenxuan came back.

After waiting for elder brother Shen Wenxuan for so long, Shen Lidong was naturally the first one to run over to ask, only to see her throwing herself into Shen Wenxuan's arms, hugging her and not letting go.

"Brother, how did you do in the exam? It must be very good." Shen Lidong stared at Shen Wenxuan with shining eyes, not missing the change of expression on his face.

"Should be good." Shen Wenxuan smiled gently, hugging Shen Lidong tightly to prevent her from falling.

Shen Lidong heard his elder brother Shen Wenxuan say this, and knew that his elder brother must have done well in the exam, so he crooked his eyebrows and smiled, rubbing his little head.

"Sister Dong'er, come down quickly. Your elder brother is going to the examination room today. He must be very tired now. Don't tire your elder brother." Seeing that Shen Lidong was hanging on Shen Wenxuan, Tang Yuanqi hurried over, Pulling Shen Lidong's arm.

"Oh." Hearing what Tang Yuan said, Shen Lidong blushed in embarrassment. "Little brother, you are right. Big brother must be very tired. I have forgotten all about my happiness." After saying that, Shen Lidong hurriedly got down from Shen Wenxuan's body.

The corner of Shen Wenxuan's mouth slightly raised, and he glanced at Tang Yuanqi with a smile.

Tang Yuanqi was taken aback by Shen Wenxuan's glance. He felt that his petty thoughts had been seen through by this seemingly gentle but cunning scholar.

Fortunately, Shen Wenxuan didn't say anything to Shen Lidong, so Tang Yuanqi calmly pulled Shen Lidong to the table and sat together.

Tonight's meal, because of the basket of seafood that Xie Chaoyun sent over at noon, there is still some leftovers. Naturally, there are three dishes of braised fish, deep-fried prawns, and hairy crabs in the evening. In addition to these three dishes, there is also shepherd's purse Tofu soup, fried pork slices with leeks, shredded egg spring rolls, stir-fried shredded pork with celery, and a bowl of loofah and spring bamboo shoot soup.

Of course, the sweet and sour short ribs that Shen Lidong ate at noon were gone, thinking of the sour, sweet, and soft taste, not to mention, Shen Lidong still wanted to eat it.

Shen Lixia sat opposite to Shen Lidong, seeing her eyes drifting, it was impossible to know what Shen Lidong was thinking.

"If Dong'er likes to eat the sweet and sour short ribs, my sister will go buy some more tomorrow and make them for Dong'er to eat. There are no spare ribs right now, so Dong'er can bear with it."

"Sister, how could Dong'er be so greedy? Dong'er was only thinking about the noon meal, and thought it was a little strange that the plate of sweet and sour short ribs was missing from the evening meal, so she glanced at it a few more times, not because of greed. That's what you eat." Said, Shen Lidong glanced at Shen Wenhai beside him.

Following Shen Lidong's eyes, the whole family looked at Shen Wenhai, and found that he was biting deep-fried prawns, with his hands and mouth full of oil, so they laughed together understandingly.

Shen Wenhai was confused by the inexplicable laughter of the family. He raised his head, looked at this, looked at that, but he didn't want to ask anything. He was afraid that if he asked, the question would come back to him. .

Moreover, he had a strong intuition that the sudden laughter of the whole family must have something to do with him, so the smart Shen Wenhai just buried himself in the bitterness and ignored everything else.

After this little episode, the family had dinner happily, because Xie Chaoyun and Tang Yuanqi were leaving Shenjiazhuang tonight and returning to the capital.

After dinner, the family began to prepare for the farewell gifts.

Mrs. Chen made two new clothes for Tang Yuanqi long ago. The material was selected by Shen Lidong and Tang Yuanqi last time. The color of the material is lively and bright, very suitable for children to wear.

Moreover, the young Mrs. Tang Yuanqi wore a bright red robe that clearly matched her complexion, so the two new clothes Chen made for Tang Yuanqi were summer shirts with bright red cloud patterns.

As for the ones for Xie Chaoyun, the Chen family couldn't make clothes for him, so they gave Xie Chaoyun some gadgets from the Shen family, that is, woven Chinese knots, silk flowers, and a few mops, saying that they were for Xie Chaoyun to keep or give to family and friends. It's all right, just a little thought.

(End of this chapter)