Concubine Pan failed to keep Wang Mawu.

She was just shocked, shocked that there was actually someone in Kaiyang County who could make Wang Mawu so scared.

Wang Mawu, who was greedy for money and sex, was so scared that he gave up both money and sex.

But Lady Pan has more than 200 people under her command, so she can't stop to rest.

"Mom, can you turn on the lamp?" Xiaoju asked cautiously outside the house.

It was getting dark, and other places were open in the morning and closed at dusk.

Brothels are just the opposite. They open near dark and close in the morning.

Lighting the lamp means preparing to open for business.

Lady Pan looked out the window at the hazy twilight. Today was no different from the past. She walked out of the house and said to the thin, hunchbacked little girl, "Light the lamp."

"Yes." The little girl agreed quickly without hesitation.

My mother is obviously in a bad mood today. If I offend her, I'm afraid I won't even be able to eat the leftover kitchen slop today.

To outsiders, this restaurant with its bright lights and wine seems to be a happy den of money.

Only those who are in it know that this is simply a devil's den where people are eaten without leaving any bones.

The drizzle that had been falling for several days finally stopped.

The red morning sun rises in the sky, heralding several days of sunny days. The haze is swept away and everyone becomes excited.

However, Liu Ji was not among those who were excited.

He had been working for three days and three nights in a row, and was even sent by Qin Yao to clean the Lotus Courtyard. Today was the day when the master was coming, so he had to come out of the study, change into decent clothes, and go to Xiahe Village to greet him.

Before leaving, Qin Yao glanced at him. His face was pale, his lips were black, there was a dark spot under his eyes, and the bottom of his eyes were full of red bloodshot.

Honestly, I was shocked.

But he totally deserved it.

Given how cocky people were in the past two months, you can imagine how miserable they are now.

"Ah~" Qin Yao sighed, stood up and said, "I'll go with you."

If someone died on the road, she could carry him back and bury him.

Liu Ji couldn't believe it. He was sure that she really wanted to accompany him to go out and welcome Gong Liangliao. He was so moved that his eyes became redder than before.

"My wife, you are so kind." Liu Ji said with emotion, covering his heart.

Qin Yao chuckled twice and waved for him to follow. The couple drove the ox cart towards Xiahe Village.

Gong Liangliao had previously said in the letter that this time he was the only one coming to stay for half a month, and Qi Xianguan would remain in the He family's home in the city.

In early April, he planned to take Liu Ji to the provincial capital to take part in the provincial examination in May this year.

He could have not come, but he was really worried about his disciple Liu Ji's learning situation, so he came to supervise in person.

According to Gong Liangliao's idea, after Liu Ji passed the prefectural examination, he and Qi Xiangguan would go to Yingtian Prefecture together in late June to take part in the academy examination in August.

By then, if two disciples from the same family pass the imperial examination at the same time, wouldn’t that be a wonderful story?

Qin Yao didn't know what Gong Liangliao was thinking. If she knew, she would just say, "Don't be too strict with your disciples!"

With Liu Ji's level, Qin Yao never thought that he could win twice in a year.

Liu Li passed the examination for a scholar last year, but he didn't dare to sign up for the college entrance examination this year. He planned to study for another two years and take the exam when he has accumulated enough strength.

but

Turning her head to look at someone who looked haggard, with red eyes but still full of confidence, Qin Yao suddenly felt that Liu Ji seemed, might, perhaps, not suitable for the ordinary path.

Noticing Qin Yao's gaze, Liu Ji, who was lying on the car board to recuperate, turned over, changed from lying to lying, tilted his head to look at her, and asked tentatively: "Madam, what are you looking at?"

As he asked the questions, he stared at her face, trying not to miss any expression on her face.

He subconsciously touched his face. Could it be that he felt that he was not handsome today and was disgusted with him?

Qin Yao grinned at him and said, "Look at how tenacious your vitality is."

If he didn’t die after staying up late for three days, he might be able to live for a long time in the apocalypse.

Liu Ji didn't understand what she meant by this, but he could feel that she was praising him.

I felt relieved immediately and continued to lie down.

Suddenly thinking of something, Liu Ji took out a small bronze mirror from his sleeve that he had secretly bought with his own pocket money. It was the size of a palm and very convenient to carry with him on weekdays. Whenever he remembered, he would take a picture in it and appreciate his beautiful face.

I forgot to take a photo when I went out this morning. Now the sun has risen and the sunlight is just right.

Liu Ji raised his small mirror expectantly. He gasped, "Shocked!" and was frightened by the pale face in the mirror.

He didn't believe it, and squinted his eyes to look at the mirror again. His breath was choked, and he quickly put away the bronze mirror and brainwashed himself crazily: The ghost face in the mirror is definitely not me, Liu Ji! Absolutely not!

Qin Yao watched the whole process silently, her eyes twitching fiercely, looking up at the sky, bright but sad.

Ah Qing let out a loud "moo" to remind his master to watch the road, as he was about to step into the ditch!

Qin Yao, who was looking at the sky sadly and brightly, came back to her senses instantly, pulled the left rein hard, and pulled the cow back to the road, which was about to hit the cliff.

In front of and behind the car, the couple was eerily quiet for a few seconds.

"Madam Qin!"

An excited call came from the front, breaking the awkward atmosphere on the ox cart.

Shitou's deputy, Agu, was leading a convoy carrying Gong Liangliao, driving from the front.

Qin Yao smiled and waved in response.

Liu Ji climbed up from the car and shouted, "Teacher! I miss you so much!"

The straightforward confession made Gong Liangliao's beard curl up in the car.

The guards who escorted him this time were all arranged by the He family. Except for the maid Agu and the little servant, the rest of the servants were all strangers.

Qin Yao stopped the ox cart and turned around to see Liu Ji rushing to Gong Liangliao's carriage.

Agu dismounted and saluted Qin Yao, introducing to her the He family servants who were accompanying her on this trip.

There were six servants, plus Agu and two other Qi family guards, as well as a maid and a book boy. Including Gong Liangliao, there were twelve people in the group.

Compared to the last time, this time it was a simple trip.

"The yard has been cleaned, and the rice, flour, oil and grain needed in the near future have been prepared. However, sir, you have been exhausted from the long journey, so you should come to my house and have a rest today. It won't be too late to move over after Agu and the others have settled down in Lianyuan," Qin Yao arranged.

Liu Ji opened the car door. Gong Liangliao sat in the car and nodded slightly to Qin Yao, "I'll follow your arrangements."

Agu and others immediately responded.

Qin Yao bowed to the old man, and seeing that Liu Ji had no intention of returning to his own ox cart, she drove the ox cart alone and led A Gu and his party to Liujia Village.

Gong Liangliao placed himself and his wheelchair at Qin Yao's house, and Agu took the others to Lianyuan to settle them down.

Anyway, as long as Liu Ji is here, the gentleman will not let others serve him.

Gong Liangliao was pushed by Liu Ji to the martial arts training ground outside the back door, and the master and disciple basked in the sun together.

Looking at the rows of vegetable fields that were neatly tidied by Awang, Gong Liangliao heaved a sigh of relief, "It's still comfortable here."

If he didn't have to keep an eye on San'er's scientific examination, he would have wanted to stay here.