When Li Zhiwen heard this, he cursed the other party in his heart for taking advantage of the situation, but at this moment he was at the mercy of others and did not dare to resist at all.
"Okay... but I can't come up with so much silver right now!" Li Zhiwen said in a trembling voice. He took out a silver note from his underwear and handed it to Yan Boxi carefully.
Yan Boxi took the banknote and saw that the face value was only three hundred. He checked it carefully to make sure there was no private seal and that it could be exchanged in various places. Then he nodded with satisfaction.
It is not advisable to cause any trouble at the moment, so it is better to quit while the going is good. He put away the dagger and the expression on his face relaxed a lot.
"Brother Li, I hope this incident can teach you a lesson." Yan Boxi said calmly, "If you don't want others to know about it in the future, then don't do it yourself."
After saying that, he turned and left the room, leaving Li Zhiwen slumped on the ground, unable to recover for a long time.
Yan Boxi had just taken a few steps outside, preparing to find an empty room to stow his luggage, when Jiang Lun's attendant hurried forward. With a respectful smile on his face, he bowed deeply and said, "Mr. Yan, I'm very happy. My son and Mr. Xue know that you have no place to stay for the time being, so they have sent me to invite you to stay at the Xingyuan Marquis's mansion so that we can prepare for the Spring Examination together."
Yan Boxi was slightly taken aback, then bowed in return, saying, "Thank you, Master, and Master Xue, for your hospitality. However, I plan to ask the Chief Registrar to arrange an empty room for me. I don't want to disturb you too much."
Just as the two were talking, a large carriage slowly drove up and stopped in front of Yan Boxi.
The car window opened, and Xue Jiyan poked his head out, smiling and saying, "Brother Boxi, please don't be polite. The demolition of these ruins at the academy will undoubtedly be noisy, which won't be conducive to your study. The quiet and peaceful environment of the Marquis' Mansion will surely allow you to study for the exam with peace of mind."
When Yan Boxi heard this, he realized that what he said was true. For him who was about to take part in the Spring Examination, a quiet learning environment was indeed crucial.
If he refused again and again, it would seem a bit hypocritical, so he nodded and said with a smile: "In that case, thank you Brother Xue and Brother Jiang for your hospitality."
As he said this, he turned around and handed his luggage to Jiang Lun's servant, then got on the large carriage.
The interior of the carriage was extremely comfortable. Yan Boxi was a little surprised, but he still looked calm.
As the carriage slowly started, he looked out through the window and saw the scenery on both sides of the street gradually receding, and in front of him was the wide road leading to Xingyuan Marquis Mansion.
At this time, the Marquis' Mansion had received the letter delivered by the servant, and the steward Xue Zhong was waiting at the gate early.
In Yasongzhai, the courtyard is full of green bamboos and plum blossoms, each with its own unique charm as the seasons change.
The maids were busy wiping the tables and chairs meticulously, while the servants were replacing the gauze curtains in the house to ensure that the Third Young Master would be comfortable when he returned home.
Not long after, a magnificent carriage slowly stopped in front of the Marquis's Mansion. The door opened, and Xue Jiyan, Jiang Lun, and Yan Boxi got off the carriage one after another.
Upon seeing this, Xue Zhong immediately stepped forward and bowed to greet them: "Third Young Master, Young Master Jiang, who is this young master?" He turned his gaze to Yan Boxi with a questioning look.
"Manager Xue, this is my classmate at the Imperial College, Yan Boxi." Xue Ji Yan introduced.
Yan Boxi smiled slightly, bowed and introduced himself: "I am Yan Boxi from Ningcheng, and I hope you are well, Steward."
Xue Zhong looked at him. Although he was dressed simply, his elegant temperament could not be concealed. He also heard that he was Xue Jiyan's classmate at the Imperial College. He said respectfully, "Mr. Yan, you are too polite."
Jiang Lun interrupted, "Is the old lady at home? We've been here to bother you for a few days, so we should pay our respects and ask for your respects first."
Xue Zhong nodded and replied, "The old lady heard about the fire in the Imperial College and ordered that Yasong Pavilion be cleaned up and prepared for living. She is currently in Xiangyun Hall. You gentlemen may go and pay your respects."
After saying that, he signaled with his eyes to Mother Han behind him to go and report.
Mother Han understood and immediately left quietly to report to the old lady the news that a man from outside the family had entered the house.
At this moment, in Xiangyun Hall, Xue Shanqiu learned that his third brother had returned from the Imperial College, and he waited here specially to greet his third brother.
Today she was wearing a peach blossom colored misty cloud dress, as if she had embraced all the splendor of spring. An eight-leaf peach heart white jade hairpin in her hair shone with a soft luster in the sun, making her face even more stunning.
Xiao He beside him was wearing an apricot-colored double-breasted coat and a sky-blue gauze skirt. She had already shed the rustic air she had when she first entered the mansion. Now she was familiar with all the rules of the mansion and was especially dedicated when serving Xue Shanqiu.
Mother Han entered the hall and reported respectfully, "Madam, the Third Young Master and Young Master Jiang have arrived at the mansion. They have also brought Young Master Yan from the Imperial College to stay with them temporarily. They are coming here now, probably to pay their respects."
Hong Yingrong nodded in surprise after hearing this. The Jiang family and the Marquis's family were close friends, so there was no need to be too restrained when the elders were present.
This Mr. Yan had never been seen before, and he was a stranger. Xue Shanqiu was still a girl, so it would be inappropriate for them to meet.
So she gently said to her daughter, "Qiu'er, go hide behind the screen for a while. When you are free in the evening, go talk to your third brother."
"Yes, mother." Xue Shanqiu responded obediently, then took Xiaohe and walked lightly to the side hall, and his figure gradually disappeared behind the hazy screen.
Xue Jiyan, Jiang Lun and Yan Boxi walked together on the celadon-paved path. The breeze blew gently, bringing a faint floral fragrance, which was refreshing.
After passing through a lush green bamboo forest, Yan Boxi's eyes suddenly opened up. The surrounding corridors and painted buildings all revealed elegance and luxury.
Such a magnificent scenery made Yan Boxi start to wonder whether his great-grandmother, Princess Xiangnan, had also lived in such pavilions and towers, enjoying supreme honor and glory.
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