Poor Lady Chapter 42: Just a word

Yingshu Pavilion.

"Sir." Qi Surong dressed in men's clothing, saluted Xu Chen, "Thank you, sir, for recommending Subao to take the children's examination."

Xu Chen said with a smile: "He is my student, how can he not be recommended? You don't have to thank me."

Qi Surong also smiled, brushed his clothes and sat down.

Xu Chen said: "I heard that you were in an accident not long ago? Do you know who did it?"

"Students know a lot about it." Qi Surong said flatly, "This person has a deep grudge against me. If he fails once or twice, he will definitely not let it go."

"Do you need me to help you, sir?" Xu Chen took a sip from his teacup and said casually.

"Thank you sir, students have their own plans for this matter, so don't bother sir." Qi Surong paused, and then said, "However, there is indeed one thing that needs sir's help at the moment."

"Oh?" Xu Chen put down his teacup and said with a smile, "Is it related to Su Bao?"

"Sure enough, you can't hide anything from Mister." Qi Surong smiled lightly.

"When I wrote the recommendation letter, I knew that this letter might not be able to help Subao to refer to it smoothly. After all, I have not been in the court for a long time. I have a false name but no real power. People in the officialdom may not sell my face." Xu Chen twisted. Nianxu looked at Qi Surong and said, "You can think of the joints here, which shows that you have a clear mind."

"So, Mr. I don't know if there is a good plan?"

Xu Chen raised his eyebrows and said: "Subao is still young, why rush for a while? In my opinion, it is better for him not to refer to it. With Subao's intelligence, it is not difficult to pass the Tongsheng exam. But the more so , the more worrisome. Now the Qi family seems to have come out of last year's depression, and Ms. Qi won the Qi family's face with a peerless embroidery picture. However, in a short period of time, this matter is inseparable. Too much fame can easily lead to suspicion."

"Mr.'s concern, how can students not know?" Qi Surong sighed, "Su Bao has been with Mr. for a long time, Mr. must have some understanding of his mind. Although he is young, he is quite arrogant. It is probably the commonality of the Qi family. For this childbirth test, Su Bao worked hard day and night, wholeheartedly wanting to win glory for the Qi family. The higher the expectation, the greater the blow of failure in the end. If he loses his arrogance and ambition because of this, That would be tantamount to losing his future. I would like to exchange a bit of danger for his courage to go against the current and go forward, and I believe that my father will not hesitate in this matter."

Xu Chen's eyes were full of splendor. "I'd like to exchange a bit of danger for his courage to go against the current and go forward." These words came from the mouth of a weak girl. The woman in front of her is indeed different, she has the vision and courage no less than a man.

Then I heard her say: "Besides, if Mister really thinks that it is better for Su Bao not to refer to it than to refer to it, how can he write a recommendation letter for him?"

"Hahaha..." Xu Chen laughed loudly, "Xu Chen has always had no scruples, my students want to take the exam, how can I stop it?"

Qi Surong nodded slightly to him, expressing his thanks again.

"However, I can't help you with what you asked for." Xu Chen changed the subject and rejected Qi Surong.

Qi Surong showed no sign of disappointment, her face was calm and unwavering.

"Hey? Why do you think you are as deep as those old men when you are a teenager?" Xu Chen dissatisfied, "Look at your expression, can't you be more active?"

"Does the so-called 'activeness' of the teacher make students show disappointment like an abyss, or depression like clouds?"

Xu Chen pointed at Qi Surong and laughed again.

After a while, he said: "Although I can't help you with this matter, someone can."

"Who?"

"Imperial scholar Gu Yingu." Xu Chen said with a smile, "Since that Wendou, you have never appeared again. Ge Lao often asks people who catch me in Yingshuge. He I couldn't find you, so I forced Ji Yun and the others to participate in the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting competition, which made them take a detour when they see the old man, haha."

"It's really embarrassing for my fellow seniors." Qi Surong smiled helplessly, "The student and Mr. Ge just met once, why does he treat the students differently?"

"Ge Lao is a man who acts as he pleases, and his character and talent are decisive at a glance. He likes you, and he likes you. There is no other reason, just because he is pleasing to the eye."

Qi Surong nodded thoughtfully.

"I only talk and don't do anything about this matter. Whether you can get his help is up to you."

"Thank you sir."

Back home, Qi Surong thought about Mr. Ge carefully. He was a Hanlin Bachelor ten years ago, and he is still a Hanlin Bachelor ten years later, even when he resigned. It's not that he has done nothing, on the contrary, he is one of the great contributors to the stable development of Wei country, and he is the real pillar of the country.

The ancient family is a powerful family in the Wei Kingdom, with a longer history than the Qi family, with a large number of talented people and a high reputation. The emperor can move any official in the court, but he dare not move Gu Yin rashly. The reason why the Gu family has been passed down to the present is not only because of the many talents in the family, but also because of the ancient family's eight-character ancestral motto: Li Bo has light power, and the rapids retreat bravely. Most of the ancient family didn't value power, they were straightforward and open-minded, and they handled things in the same eclectic way as Xu Chen. The difference was that they knew how to weigh the pros and cons, and treated others tactfully. To describe it in a common saying, it is to talk to people when you see people, and to talk to ghosts when you see ghosts.

Gu Yin likes to drink tea, likes to dance and write, and has a weird personality. He doesn't know how to match what he likes. Qi Surong was a little troubled, as Gu Yin, what kind of good tea did he not drink? Unless you make him a cup of Tianhu Mountain Qingwu tea that his master in his previous life drank. It's a pity that even if I have time to go back and forth to Tianhu Mountain now, I can't pick tea because the season is not yet here.

Since this is the case, there is no need to prepare any gifts, just come to the door directly.

Qi Surong sent someone to the Gu family the next day to send a call letter, and there was a response in the afternoon.

She was dressed in men's clothes and came to the ancient mansion in a carriage.

Now her carriage driver is specially selected by Gu Jinyun. He is excellent in martial arts and cautious. She doesn't have to worry about the accident happening last time, unless someone dares to openly commit murder in the city.

"Yingshu Pavilion Zhuo Fan has met the old man." Qi Surong saluted Gu Yin respectfully.

"It's you, why are you looking for this old man?" Gu Yin raised his chin, his expression was very cold and arrogant.

Qi Surong thought to himself, Mr. Ge said before that Elder Ge was looking for her all the time, but now he has such an attitude when he sees her, it must be intentional.

She smiled and said: "A few months ago, Zhuo Fan had a relationship with the old man once, and he admired him in his heart. Now he is here to pay a visit. Don't be disgusted by the old man."

"Admiration? What can the old man admire?" Elder Ge said disdainfully.

"Elder Ge has a strong body and bright eyes. He is a well-known longevity man throughout the country. Zhuo Fan admires him very much, so he wants to steal a teacher from Elder Ge and learn the way of keeping in good health."

Gu Yin was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect that what this kid admired was not his fame, his talent, or his contribution to the court, but his way of keeping in good health?

How old is this kid? Old-fashioned to learn how to keep in good health? No, that's not the point! What the **** is the way of keeping in good health? He hasn't studied it at all, okay?

Seeing the smile in the corner of the young man's eyes, Gu Yin felt that he had been fooled.

"You boy!" Gu Yin pointed at her, blowing his beard and staring, "Did you come here specially to ask for scolding?"

Qi Surong said aggrievedly: "Where did Mr. Ge say that? Zhuo Fan is sincere in his studies, and if Mr. Ge is unwilling to teach, Zhuo Fan has no complaints. I just ask Mr. Ge to be merciful. Zhuo Fan's heart is fragile and cannot withstand scolding. "

Gu Yin almost spit out a mouthful of water. Are you still fragile and can't stand scolding? This kid is so courageous that he dares to make fun of him!

"Hmph, as expected of Xu Chen who taught you, you really have no respect for your elders, and your mouth is open." Gu Yin said in a deep voice, "Tell me, you little boy who disappeared for several months and then suddenly appeared, what do you want to ask for?" ?”

"Today, Zhuo Fan is here for a student."

"Student?" Gu Yin thought for a moment and asked, "Are you talking about the young master of the Qi family?"

"That's right." Qi Surong restrained his expression and said respectfully, "After half a month, the child's birth test will be held, and Subao will also participate. However, the Qi family is different now, and I'm afraid someone will stop it. Although Subao has a letter of recommendation from Mr. , but may not be able to refer to it smoothly.”

"Do you want me to speak for him?"

"Wangge is old and complete, Zhuo Fan is very grateful." Qi Surong made a big gift.

"Oh?" The old **** Gu Yin said, "I want the old man to help, is there any benefit?"

Qi Surong was choked for a moment, looked at Elder Ge resentfully, and said, "Elder Ge, are you asking for benefits from a child who is not as weak as the crown?"

"What? Can't you do it?" Seeing her deflated expression, Gu Yin was in a particularly happy mood.

"Okay." Qi Surong looked helpless, but his heart was determined, and he smiled, "Tell me, what do you want? As long as Zhuo Fan can do it, I will try my best to do it."

"Let the old man think about it." Gu Yin rubbed his chin and pretended to say, "Well, didn't you say that you want to learn the way of health preservation from the old man? The old man agreed, and you will come to the mansion once a month from now on. The old man will teach you personally."

Gu Yin said the last few words with ill intentions. What else could Qi Surong say, he could only nod his head in agreement.

"Very well, you can get out now." Gu Yin waved his hand impatiently at him with a look of disgust.

If you don't know Ge Lao's character, outsiders will think that he has high eyes and is difficult to get along with. But in fact, as long as his temper is right, no matter whether he is laughing or cursing, they can have **** with each other.

Qi Surong bowed and withdrew, finally letting go of one concern. I didn't expect things to go so smoothly, but after a few conversations, I got the elder Ge's promise. She can be regarded as a dangerous move, if her presumptuous words and deeds annoy Elder Ge, let alone get a glimpse of Su Bao, I'm afraid there will be no chance to associate with him in the future.

Nowadays, as long as there is a word from Ge Lao, the examiners must not dare to embarrass Subao anymore, and whether he can pass the Tongsheng exam in the end depends on his ability. Even if he failed the ranking, it was only because of his lack of knowledge, and he must be more diligent in the future.