Chapter 123 Meeting Li Qionghua

Inside the examination room, all the students were trembling with fear. No one understood why the county magistrate suddenly came to this small examination center to supervise the exam and ignored the examination center in the county town.

Regardless of whether Hang Qi is there or not, most people don’t have the guts to cheat, but some students are always nervous when being watched by an important person.

Hang Qi sat in the examiner's seat, while the examiner stood carefully beside him and served him.

"The purpose of the imperial examination is to select candidates for the emperor, so we must proceed with caution. The body search at the door must be thorough, and no one must be given any opportunity to take advantage." Hang Qi said.

The examiner nodded repeatedly, "Your Excellency is right. I understand. The imperial examination is a big deal. We are all very careful."

"That being said, Master, you go and keep an eye on it to make sure no fish slips through the net." Hang Qi pointed his fan at the door, and the master immediately understood and trotted over.

At the entrance, every student entering must undergo strict inspection, and students are absolutely not allowed to bring in anything that is not related to the exam.

The body search lasted for an hour because of Hang Qi's presence. Hang Qi was a little annoyed when he saw the last person coming in. "No one else?"

The examiner didn't understand where Hang Qi's anger came from, but the fact was that there was no one left, "Sir, all the candidates taking the exam are here."

Hang Qi's hand holding the fan turned white at the joints. "Is there no one with the surname Xiao?"

The examiner took the list and presented it to Hang Qi respectfully, "Sir, there is no one with the surname Xiao among the candidates this year."

Hang Qi seemed to have heard something incredible, and looked at his master fiercely, "How did you tell me that Xiao Yongyan was studying in the academy and preparing to take the imperial examination?"

The master looked panicked and knelt down to beg for mercy, "I did find out that he was studying in the academy. If it wasn't for the imperial examination, what other reasons could there be?"

He himself felt strange that Xiao Yongyan did not show up today. So where did he go?

Lin Ji.

Lin Xi looked at Xiao Yongyan in silence. After all, his students had to take the exam. It would be fine if he, as a teacher, didn't go to see them off, but he was just sitting here doing nothing. What kind of logic was this?

Xiao Yongyan didn't care about her accusations. "I'm doing this for their own good. If they want me, their teacher, to follow them everywhere, how can they become important officials in the future?"

Lin Xi: “…”

He is the teacher and everything he says is right.

"I have nothing else to do. I'll go with you to buy some clothes." Xiao Yongyan said.

Lin Xi was too lazy to go out, but couldn't resist Xiao Yongyan's repeated requests, so she agreed.

The two of them walked down the street holding hands without bringing anyone with them.

On Xiangxue Street, the two met Hang Qi.

Hang Qi's eyes suddenly widened, "Xiao Yongyan, why are you here!"

Xiao Yongyan frowned. What was Hang Qi asking?

"Shouldn't you be in the examination room? Do you think you don't have the ability to pass the exam and just want to give up?" Hang Qi said sarcastically.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yongyan nodded and admitted it calmly, "My teacher advised me not to take the exam, so I just won't take it. I'm an exile, why should I study hard?"

Hang Qi's words were all stuck in Xiao Yongyan's chest, unable to get out or down, "You, I never thought that you would fall to this level after leaving the capital!"

"What do you mean by depravity? You come to this remote place to be an unknown official. Don't you think it's a waste of your fame? You come when others ask you to. Who knows if it's just a way to get rid of you?" Xiao Yongyan said.

Just a few words made Hang Qi suspicious. Taking this opportunity, Xiao Yongyan took Lin Xi into the clothing shop.

"Why do I feel like Hang Qi seems a little shaken?" Lin Xi observed keenly that just because of Xiao Yongyan's few words, Hang Qi's expression seemed to be questioning his life.

Xiao Yongyan didn't find it strange at all. "He is too obsessed and always wants to stand out in the capital. But without a background, it has been extremely difficult for him to get to where he is today. People in the capital may not think much of him, and with the doubts in his heart, it's easy for him to be shaken."

At this moment, Lin Xi looked at Xiao Yongyan with little stars in her eyes, "Husband, you are so amazing."

He felt a little embarrassed to be praised by his wife so suddenly, and his cheeks turned red.

"Hey, isn't this Boss Lin?"

A sudden voice suddenly sounded, and Lin Xi looked up—Li Qionghua.

Although they were not on good terms, she pushed through the crowd and came to Lin Xi's side. "If I remember correctly, today is not the day for the exam. Why is Brother Xiao here?"

Li Qionghua's eyes were full of inquiry as she looked him up and down.

"Thank you for your concern. I will not participate in this scientific expedition." Xiao Yongyan said politely.

Li Qionghua seemed surprised, and suddenly showed concern, "Why don't you join? I heard that you are very good at studying."

Lin Xi knew what Li Qionghua wanted to say, and immediately became a little impatient.

Xiao Yongyan noticed Lin Xi's expression at the first moment, and secretly pinched her hand where Li Qionghua couldn't see.

"I'm really not good at studying. My teacher told me that I don't need to go to school anymore. I plan to help my wife in her shop."

Li Qionghua was just talking casually and didn't expect this would be the answer.

Happiness came too suddenly and Li Qionghua was a little overwhelmed.

"What's going on? Why don't you talk to the professor about it? Even if he is not good at studying, he has enough salary. Why can't he take the exam?" Li Qionghua seemed to be concerned about Lin Xi and Xiao Yongyan, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face, and her happiness was written all over her face.

"Forget it, since the gentleman said so, how can I be ungrateful?" Xiao Yongyan looked dejected. If Lin Xi didn't know the inside story, she would have been fooled by his acting skills.

"That's right. Your wife can make money anyway, so it's good for you to follow her and help her out." Li Qionghua changed the subject, "If someone looks down on you and says something unpleasant, don't take it to heart. Not every man has the ability to make money outside."

These words seemed to be meant to comfort Xiao Yongyan, but every word was clearly a mockery of him.

Sure enough, as soon as Li Qionghua finished speaking, the guests around her started talking.

In this era, it is natural for a man to support the family. If a woman has a man who can't make money, she will complain that her life is miserable.

Li Qionghua's words were clearly meant to embarrass them. She pretended to rush out but was stopped by Xiao Yongyan.

"Since you don't have any ability, it's not bad to be the man behind a woman. My wife is capable, and she is the head of the family. Anyway, my wife is in charge of all the big and small things in our family, and I take care of the housework. When we have children in the future, I can also take care of the children to study." Xiao Yongyan said lightly.

Now, others felt a little sad when they heard it.

This man may not have any great abilities, but he knows how hard his wife works and he really feels for her.

In the future, she can still take care of the children to study. Although she can't make money, they think that since women can make money, why can't men stay at home.