Chapter 1079: Queen Mother: This matter must be reported to the authorities

But at this time, a scholar walked out of the crowd.

Su Changan looked over and found that he knew this man.

Ma Si retreats!

He was the scholar in the Hot Spring Palace before, who failed the exam more than ten times but was highly praised by his grandfather and Mu Xu.

Ma Situi was the same as always, wearing a coarse linen robe. If he hadn't been holding a book in his hands and carrying a bamboo basket on his back, one would never have guessed that he was a scholar.

Moreover, Su Changan looked at Ma Situi, who was a little darker than before, but his eyes were also more restrained and low-key than before. It was obvious that in the past few months, Ma Situi had not been affected by the fame he gained from that incident.

Judging from Ma Shitui's appearance, it was obvious that he had just entered Beijing from the town where Qingquan Palace was located.

However, there was a small red leaf on the wooden hairpin on her head. It was not very conspicuous, but it was obvious that Ma Shitui was holding it in his hand.

Seeing someone stand up and speak, Liu Dongshan couldn't help but frown.

However, the people around looked at Ma Shitui, a poor scholar. Some of them were naturally waiting to watch the fun, but there were also some kind-hearted people who clicked their tongues and frowned, wondering where this young man came from. He had already revealed his identity, and yet he still dared to stand out!

"What does it have to do with you!" The scholar next to Liu Dongshan was also dressed in fine clothes, and it was obvious that he had a good background. "And you went to the Liu Mansion to get the money back. Humph, you just open your mouth and talk nonsense. Look at your appearance, you look like a mud-legged peasant! How dare you meddle in the affairs of the Liu Mansion? This is the business of the Queen's own uncle's family!"

Ma Si Tui was neither humble nor arrogant, and bowed to the man: "I am Ma Si Tui, and I don't have much background, but it's better for you not to talk nonsense. Although the Liu family and the Queen Mother have some relationship, neither the Su family's eldest lady nor the palace really made it clear about the relationship between the Liu family and the Queen Mother, so I advise you two not to make such a high-profile statement. Moreover, I am not just talking nonsense. The young master called me a peasant, and I am willing to be this peasant. Young Master Liu can write a letter by hand, and I am willing to go to the Liu Mansion to deliver the letter. After that, the Liu Mansion can send someone to deliver silver, and the matter will be resolved."

At the end of his speech, Ma Shitui bowed to Liu Dongshan and the man again.

Liu Dongshan looked at Ma Shitui's appearance. Just his demeanor made him put away his contempt for Ma Shitui's rough clothes, and he couldn't help but glance at the people around him.

Instead, the man laughed, and then looked at Liu Dongshan: "Brother Dongshan, do you remember a few days ago when we were having a meal together, Pingzhuang talked about the young genius who had taken the imperial examination thirteen times, but had not passed the last imperial examination that was opened for grace?"

Hearing this, Liu Dongshan immediately remembered that at the banquet, there was such a person mentioned. Everyone laughed when they mentioned him. That person's name was Ma Shitui.

And later on there were stories like the red leaf delivering the letter, which were also told by this Ma Situi.

There are also rumors that the current Minister of Justice Lu Qingxu wanted to recommend Ma Shitui as an official, but was rejected by Ma Shitui!

He also resigned from his position as a journal instructor at the Imperial College and returned to Qingquan Town to continue working as an accountant at the Tingqu Theater.

Many people say that Ma Situi is aloof, but isn’t this just false aloofness?

I still can’t bear to leave the girls listening to music in the theater!

There was a lot of laughter at the time, but most people have forgotten it.

This was brought up today, and the people around suddenly remembered it. They all looked at Ma Shitui and talked about it.

Su Changan looked at Ma Shitui.

Xia Yuanyuan whispered in Su Changan's ear: "Uncle, let me go. Your injury is not healed yet."

Su Changan looked back at Xia Yuanyuan, smiled gently, and then put Xia Yuanyuan down.

Xia Yuanyuan stood obediently, holding Su Changan's hand, looking at Liu Dongshan curiously with her big eyes, and even wondered if her generation was too young again.

"Brother Ma! My name is Yang Xian, from the Yang family of Qingyang." The man introduced himself.

But those who knew more about this person immediately changed their eyes when they looked at him. Although the Yang family was a little declining, this was the family that had produced three ministers. Yang Jie, the Grand Tutor during the reign of Emperor Huizong, was the ancestor of the Yang family.

Ma Si Tui knew his origin and immediately bowed, "Young Master Yang."

Liu Dongshan looked at Ma Shitui, thought for a moment and said, "Brother Ma, are you here to prepare for the Enke exam?"

Ma Situi replied: "Yes."

However, after finishing speaking, Ma Shitui looked at Liu Dongshan and Yang Xian and said, "You two, student affairs are insignificant, so let's first deal with the matter here. If you think it's feasible, you can write a letter and I'll run errands for you."

As he spoke, Ma Shitui glanced at Shopkeeper Sun.

Ma Shitui did not leave rashly, but saw the difficulties faced by Manager Sun.

If he had not been forced into a difficult situation, how could he dare to come out and ask for it even though he knew that the other party was a powerful and influential person?

This is real money, forty taels, which is not a small amount.

Hearing Ma Shitui's words, Liu Dongshan couldn't help but sneer: "It's just a small amount of money, but I'm curious, where is that Miss Zhai?"

Yang Xian at the side immediately spoke up: "Yes, I heard about Hongye's love letter in Qingyang. Today I see that Brother Ma is so handsome, and that Miss Zhai must be extraordinary too."

The way Ma Shitui was dressed now, just as they had said, was indeed that of a peasant. In other words, he looked like a rickshaw driver or a porter, and was far from being a handsome man.

Not to mention that Ma Shitui himself has a dark appearance, and although his facial features are delicate, he is not handsome.

There is sarcasm in this statement.

Ma Situi smiled lightly and bowed to the two of them: "Please write a letter by hand, and I will go down to deliver the letter so that the shopkeeper can take the money."

When Manager Sun heard this, he looked at Ma Shitui with gratitude, but he had worked his way up from a kitchen handyman to owning his own restaurant, so he knew that some things could not be handled. If no one stood up for him, it would be fine, but if someone did, what would he do if that person didn't have some background?

The reason why he was in this situation today was because he had borrowed monthly money to open this restaurant, and had to pay it back every quarter. Now it was time to pay it back, but he had no extra money on hand, so he had to ask for money. Otherwise, he would have seen that this Liu guy was clearly eating and freeloading.

Shopkeeper Sun pursed his lips and looked at the people around him. Liu Dongshan and Yang Xian looked unhappy because of Ma Shitui's stubbornness. He said, "I don't want it."

But just as he opened his mouth, Ma Situi grabbed the wrist of Shopkeeper Sun and said, "You must take it this time. Paying for meals and repaying debts are only natural. Even if the Queen is here, you still have to pay. What's more, the Queen is kind and loving, humble and kind. It is impossible for her to do such a thing."

As he spoke, Ma Situi looked at Liu Dongshan and said, "Moreover, the Empress has never publicly stated that the Liu family is her family's relative, and the Su family's eldest lady has not publicly stated this. However, since the Liu family has announced it themselves, I would like to say something disrespectful and insubordinate. Your Liu family is doing something that the Empress cannot do, which is a bit too much. So I would like to ask Mr. Liu to write a letter by hand. I am willing to be Mr. Liu's errand boy and go to the Liu family to deliver the letter. If it is inconvenient for Mr. Liu, Mr. Yang is also here. Why don't you return the money to the store owner for the time being, and then Mr. Liu will give it to you. This matter can also be understood. There are so many people here today. For the two of you, forty taels is just a few words. Why make a big fuss."

When Manager Sun heard what Ma Shitui said, his face changed.

Liu Dongshan and Yang Xian looked at each other, and Liu Dongshan pointed at Ma Shitui and said, "Ma, are you insulting my Liu family? Insulting an official family is against the laws of Daxia!"

Ma Si Tui ignored him and continued, "Please ask Mr. Liu to write a letter by hand and I will deliver it later."

As he spoke, Ma Shitui put down the bamboo basket and his ambitions on the ground.

People around were already talking about it, because Ma Shitui had said this time and again, but Liu Dongshan and Yang Xian were still like this, maybe they had no money or something.

Yang Xian heard it and pulled Liu Dongshan: "Brother Liu, don't bother with these people, let's go!"

After saying that, he pulled Liu Dongshan and was about to leave.

Seeing this, Ma Situi stepped forward and blocked the two men's way: "You two, if you leave, this will be a big deal!"

Liu Dongshan's anger was now fully revealed on his face.

People around me said, "Are you really broke?" "You are just showing off? Isn't the Liu family rich?" "You are willing to give up forty taels. It seems that you are really broke." "You are just a decent person. You are really relying on your family background to eat and drink for free." These words were like needles piercing my ears.

It’s true that I have no money!

His eldest brother took a lot of money from the family and used connections to buy an official position, and the Liu family didn't have much savings, otherwise there would only be forty taels. How could he do this?

And those who say this about him are all lowly people!

Liu Dongshan was furious. He clenched his fists and said, "Believe it or not! I want you to get out of the capital right now!"

Ma Shitui looked at Liu Dongshan and said, "I don't believe it."

Liu Dongshan became even more angry.

Yang Xian, who was standing by, was extremely angry as he heard the harsh words and the looks from the people around him. He lowered his voice and whispered in Ma Shitui's ear, "I advise you to get out of here and stop meddling in other people's business! Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences!"

The Yang family is actually similar to the Liu family. Both have fallen into decline. This time, the head of the Yang family was also transferred here. The only difference is that the Liu family has the Su family and a relationship with the Queen Mother.

If I really want to take out the money, I really can't do it, and even if I could, I wouldn't be willing to give it.

Ma Situi looked at Yang Xian and said, "Please give me the money."

"Yes, just give the money. Children of wealthy families don't need a few dozen taels of silver." Someone in the crowd finally couldn't help but shout out, but no one dared to stand up where the voice came from.

But when someone said this, another voice immediately came out: "Yes, give me money."

“Give me money!”

People kept urging him.

Liu Dongshan looked around, his face burning. He looked at Ma Situi in front of him and clenched his fists: "Get out of here! Didn't you hear me? I'm the Queen's uncle. How dare you, a bunch of unruly people, point fingers at me? "

As he spoke, he was about to punch Ma Shitui directly!

Ma Shitui still stood there, with no intention of retreating.

Bang!

Just when the people around him reacted and saw that the fist was about to hit Ma Situi,

One hand grasped the fist.

Everyone was startled and found that it was a woman wearing a veil on her head who grabbed the fist with one hand.

The woman said, "If we take action, the situation will be completely different. If we report this to the police now, it will be a serious crime!"

(End of this chapter)