Poor Lady Chapter 13: Persuasion

Having spare money, Qi Surong set aside part of it to replace all the family's sheets and bedding with new ones, and opened two plots of land in the front yard to grow some vegetables.

The days were busy and peaceful, and before one knew it, it was golden autumn, and Xu Chen, whom Qi Surong had been waiting for, finally came to Beijing.

At the same time, someone recommended Baiyang Academy to Qi's father. The scale of this academy is second only to the government academy.

Qi's father was quite moved, Qi Surong immediately went to find his father and persuaded him to let Subao worship under Xu Chen's family.

"Xu Chen?" Qi's father had had contact with Xu Chen before, and he didn't think highly of him. He was worried that he would miss Su Bao's studies, so he didn't agree with his daughter's proposal.

Qi Surong said: "Baiyang Academy is located in the mountains, far away from home. Subao is young, if he encounters trouble, he may be too far away."

In the last life, Subao entered Baiyang Academy, and was humiliated later on. Among them, the people Qi Surong had offended were behind the scenes.

"A man always wants to be independent. Let's buy him an older book boy to take care of his daily life. With this arrangement, there should be no worries." Qi's father didn't care about these trivial matters.

Qi Surong smiled wryly, and continued to persuade: "Father, Baiyang Academy is very famous, with complicated students and many factions. The Qi family is not the same as before, and Subao is in it, so it is inevitable that people will not look at him."

Qi's father's face darkened, and anger flashed in his eyes.

Qi Surong knew that he didn't like to hear these words, but he had to say: "Father, no matter what you decide, my daughter hopes that you can first consider the current situation of the Qi family."

Qi's father pursed his lips tightly, the veins on his clenched arm were exposed, he was silent for a while before he said angrily: "Then let Su Bao decide for himself."

Let Su Bao decide for himself? Qi Surong is sure that Subao will definitely choose Baiyang Academy.

Compared to a stranger who has never heard of it, the name of Baiyang Academy is obviously more attractive.

Qi Surong remembered that in the previous life, Subao met Xu Chen on the way to accompany his mother to the temple to offer incense. He had a few conversations with Subao, and then he intended to take her into his family. Mother did not refuse at that time, and went home to discuss with Qi's father, but finally gave up for various reasons.

In a person's life, there are often all kinds of opportunities. The wise are good at it, the mediocre are neglecting it, and the foolish are discarding it.

A difference of one step is a thousand miles away.

Although she can't guarantee that Su Bao will have a good future if he joins Xu Chen's sect, at least she won't be implicated because of various open and secret fights and power struggles.

"Subao, how about going out for a stroll with my sister?" Qi Surong leaned against the window of the study and smiled at the little boy who was practicing calligraphy.

"I won't go." Su Bao cast a sidelong glance at his sister, and buried himself in writing.

"I'll buy you a thousand-layer cake." Qi Surong continued his efforts.

Su Bao's hand paused for a moment, then continued to wave it.

"There are also vegetarian zygote, mincemeat cake and date paste cake."

Su Bao raised his head and said seriously: "One more roast duck."

"Close."

Successful in kidnapping, Qi Surong immediately packed up and set off, intending to persuade Subao to try his luck while playing, to see if he could meet Xu Chen.

"Su Bao, have you heard of Xu Chen?" In the temple, Qi Surong asked while taking Su Bao to visit the scenery.

"Who is he?"

"The number one scholar who was famous in the world eight years ago."

"Why did my sister suddenly mention this person?"

"This man was talented at a young age, he was diligent in studying and reading, and he had a strong memory for his extensive knowledge. He wrote poems at the age of six, wrote essays at the age of nine, became a student at the age of eleven, became a scholar at the age of fourteen, and won the number one scholar at the age of seventeen. Three yuan and the first, the name moves the world."

A light flashed in Su Bao's eyes, and then he asked in doubt: "However, it seems that there is no such person in the court. If he is really talented, how can he be unknown?"

"Because he resigned after less than two years in office."

"Why?"

"Do you still remember Prince Duan?" Qi Surong asked.

"My sister is talking about the Prince Duan who was demoted from the capital two years ago?"

"Exactly." Qi Surong said, "He is lustful, he likes to change clothes to tease decent women or beautiful married women. Our mother was almost belittled by him."

"That's right." Su Bao clenched his fists and said angrily, "That man is worthy of being a prince, but his behavior is so ignorant, it's really abominable."

Qi Surong nodded and continued: "At that time, Xu Chen had a confidante who was not very worried, and was afraid of her identity, so he dared not resist. Xu Chen asked: "Why didn't you dare to resist?" The woman said: "He He is the prince, how can you offend him?" Xu Chen replied: "Has he reported his name?" The woman said: "No." Xu Chen said: "In that case, you have the right to treat him as a shameless person That’s it, you can do whatever you want.” Later, the woman met Prince Duan again, thinking about Xu Chen’s words, she couldn’t bear it anymore, and ordered someone to beat him up. The prince announced his name loudly, and the woman Angrily scolded: "As a prince, how can you do such a lowly thing? Not only are you dissolute and shameless, but you dare to slander the name of the prince, and the crime will be added." Then, it was another fat beating, and the prince was beaten. His nose was blue and his face was swollen. Prince Duan was beaten so badly that he felt ashamed, and he never showed up again for more than a month."

"He even dared to fight the prince?" Su Bao was surprised, and there was a bit of admiration in the surprise.

"It is said that those who do not know are not guilty. The prince changed his disguise because he didn't want to expose his identity. Xu Chen's proposal is also based on the trend."

"He seems a bit deviant." Su Bao said solemnly.

Qi Surong said with a smile: "You're right, Xu Chen has a free and easy temperament, acts eclectic, and is bold and reckless. He is regarded as a different kind by other ministers in the court."

"So he resigned?"

"He resigned because of a friend." Qi Surong made a special inquiry before, and now slowly said, "It is said that when the late emperor was still alive, he suffered from depression, and his body was getting thinner and thinner. The imperial doctors were helpless. Xu Chen A good friend is one of the imperial physicians. He has a cure, but he dare not use it. Xu Chen asked why, and the imperial physician said: "Depression can be vented by anger, but the patient is the current emperor. How can I treat it?" Dare to implement this method." Xu Chen then suggested that he go to the queen and the prince to ask for the right to avoid death before casting the spell. The imperial doctor acted according to the words and got the consent of the queen and the prince, so he did it with confidence and tried his best However, the empress and the prince did not fulfill their promise, and the imperial doctor was eventually beheaded by the emperor. Xu Chen felt ashamed of his friend, and was also quite disappointed with the empress and prince, so he I resigned from the official position, and have been at ease in Jianghu since then."

"I see." Su Bao murmured, frowning with a thoughtful expression, very cute.

"Although Xu Chen has only been an official for two short years, he has made the ministers of the court very afraid, and his talent is beyond doubt."

"Sister thinks highly of him?" Qi Surong's words successfully aroused Subao's curiosity about that Xu Chen.

Qi Surong asked: "Subao, if you let such a talent be your teacher, would you be willing?"

Su Bao rolled his eyes a few times, nodded and said, "Yes, I am willing."

Qi Surong showed a happy smile.

While the siblings were chatting and laughing in the temple, Gu Jinyun and his father visited Qi's house together.

Qi's father reunited with his old friend, he was very happy, and immediately served wine to entertain him.

After reminiscing about the past, the two naturally mentioned the marriage of the Qi and Gu families.

"I'm dissatisfied with brother Qi, my son is cold-tempered and has a stubborn temper. He was admitted as a scholar at the age of sixteen, but he didn't want to be an official. Father Gu had some regrets on his face, but he still couldn't hide his love for his son.

"Business?" Qi's father looked at Gu Jinyun and saw that he was handsome and imposing. Although his expression was a bit cold, his eyes were bright and he looked like a general. Such a handsome man, why did he choose to go into business? ?

"Why is my nephew unwilling to be an official?" He asked.

"The officialdom is complicated, so it's not as comfortable as the shopping mall." Gu Jinyun replied succinctly.

Gu's father glared at him, and said, "Brother Qi, Jin Yun's business was actually forced by the situation."

"Oh? How do you say that?"

"When I injured my right leg, I retired early and returned to my hometown. The emperor gave me a lot of silver, and I bought a house and land in my hometown. I planned to enjoy my life in peace. I didn't want my mother to be seriously ill, so I almost spent it all. All the savings in the family failed to save her. My wife cared about my foot injury, and worked alone to support the family. In the end, I became sick from exhaustion. I had to sell the house to make up for the family. Jin Yun was also admitted as a scholar at that time. I had the opportunity to be recommended for the exam, but for the sake of my family, I gave up my literature and went into business."

"I see." Father Qi's eyes showed some approval.

Gu Jinyun sat aside, his expression was cold and serious, but his thoughts were already wandering away. His father always liked to praise his son in front of outsiders, but when he returned home, his expression was full of hatred.

The two chattered, and finally got to the point.

"What do you think about the marriage between our two families?"

Qi's father pondered for a moment, and said: "I have to ask Surong about this matter. After all, marriage is an important matter, so we can't be careless."

"Brother Qi said, I don't know where Ms. Qi is now? Can I come out and see?" Gu Chang is a big boss, always speaks directly, and never considers the rules of the big family.

Fortunately, Qi's father is very familiar with the temper of this life-and-death friend, but he was not angry, but said: "Unfortunately, Su Rong took Su Bao to the temple to offer incense."

"Oh." Father Gu cast a glance at his son.

Gu Jinyun stood still.

Qi's father said again: "Brother Gu, will you stay and have dinner together later? Su Rong will definitely come back before dinner, and let her meet my nephew then."

"So I'm disturbing you." Father Gu laughed.

Then, Qi's father and Gu Chang set up a chessboard in the yard and started to play.