In the dead of night, Chu Jinjin jumped through the door without disturbing the gatekeeper.
Therefore, guards are not very useful when facing truly powerful figures.
The Chu residence was shrouded in darkness at dawn.
Chu Jinjin was only thinking about being back, forgetting reality. Everyone was asleep at this hour, so who was she going to look for?
But there was no other way; she couldn't leave Manyuanchun during the day either.
Walking into the backyard, I found a place where a faint light was still on.
Inside the study, Chu Liang was full of energy, showing no signs of staying up late. It was as if he had obtained the official exam questions before the exam and was writing furiously with great enthusiasm.
Behind him stood a tall and upright young scholar.
Mrs. He hadn't slept either. Like a parent accompanying their child to school, she quietly brought over a dessert, her eyes filled with both excitement and affection.
The person the master rescued from Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold was indeed formidable. Although she didn't understand literature and hadn't read many books, the scholar's few words were like a sudden enlightenment to her, making her understand everything.
The scholar named Zhan Qin said that his son had a solid foundation in the subject, but he failed the exams time and time again because his writing only followed formulas and lacked soul.
Another issue is that it lacks vision.
Of course, one's upbringing shapes one's personality. Chu Liang was born out of wedlock and was overshadowed by the glory of his two legitimate brothers from a young age. Only now that he's grown up, he can't even speak properly when he was little.
The He family finally saw a glimmer of hope!
She no longer values the family business as much. After experiencing a series of events, she realized that merchants are really insignificant in the face of absolute power. It was only because of Chu Jinjin that the Chu family might have already failed.
I must make sure my son becomes an official!
Zhan Qin accepted the dessert and thanked him softly. He was very polite, and his scholarly temperament seemed tailor-made for him.
The dim lighting made his handsome features seem to glow even more.
Madam He couldn't help but glance at him a few more times, recalling what the scholar had said after he came to her house.
It turns out that the master knew Chu Jinjin would definitely rescue him. When he left the prison, he told the scholar that he would find a way to get him out, but he couldn't do it for nothing. First, he would go to Chu Jinjin's house to teach Chu Liang. Second, he would become Jinjin's live-in son-in-law.
The master truly lives up to his reputation!
Jinjin is now the pillar of the Chu family, and given her situation, it is indeed quite difficult for her to find a suitable marriage again.
A son-in-law who lives with his wife's family is the best choice!
Mrs. He was increasingly satisfied with what she saw and couldn't help but say gently, "Mr. Zhan, you haven't met Jinjin yet. She's not fierce at all, and her looks are top-notch."
Zhan Qin was open and honest. He told everyone everything as soon as he entered the door, saying that he would do his best to teach, but declined the offer to marry into the family.
These words made everyone in the Chu family, including the patriarch Chu Jingde, light up, and they felt even more strongly that they had found the right person.
The Chu family has such a vast fortune.
This scholar was dressed plainly, and his entire attire was worth only a few taels of silver. To marry into the Chu family was like a meteoric rise to power, allowing him to enjoy endless wealth and honor for the rest of his life. Even if he pursued an official career in the future, the Chu family's money would pave the way for him.
Not to brag, but if the matchmaker spreads the word, countless young men will be begging to marry into the family.
He refused so decisively.
He truly has an indomitable spirit.
After thinking it over, the reason must be from Chu Jinjin's side.
Therefore, both Wang and Liu asked He to find an opportunity to explain properly.
Chu Jinjin only remembered when she reached the door that Chu Liang kept a dog in his yard, a particularly vengeful dog. Because he had beaten her once, it would turn into a mad dog, jumping and barking whenever it saw her.
In the dead of night, I might wake my grandfather again.
After thinking for a moment, I decided to go around to the back, climb the big tree by the wall, and then gently jump onto the roof. Just as I was about to jump down, I heard voices coming from inside the house.
"I will absolutely not marry Miss Chu."
Chu Jinjin: "......"
What's going on? Are the peach blossoms blooming again tonight?
Chu Jinjin had no idea what had happened. She thought these middle-aged women were just too bored to handle her wedding. But even if she didn't want to, they couldn't just refuse like that.
Who do you think you are?
Chu Jinjin is the type of person who will reciprocate kindness if you give her face, but will retaliate if you don't.
Her initial good impression of the scholar vanished instantly. She angrily prepared to jump down and demand an explanation, but she didn't notice that she had stepped on some moss or something. She wobbled and barely managed to hold onto the eaves to avoid falling.
Then, her beautiful hair fell down.
Chu Liang seemed to have suddenly understood, and while writing furiously, he still had the energy to listen to the two talking.
As I listened, I heard a noise outside the window. I casually looked up and was so frightened that I almost jumped out of my skin. I screamed, "A ghost!"
In the pitch-black night, a human head hanging upside down is as terrifying as it gets.
Chu Jinjin: "......"
The guards on patrol happened to be passing by when they spotted the figure on the roof. Without saying a word, they rushed up and threw out a net.
In her own home, Chu Jinjin wasn't so wary. She was about to explain when she was suddenly covered up, and with a sudden effort from below, she involuntarily rolled down.
A guard rushed over and tried to pin the person down.
"It's me." Chu Jinjin was extremely annoyed and grabbed the other person's collar and flung it away.
The guard's uniform was of poor quality and tore easily. He clutched his chest, both surprised and delighted: "Third Miss, it's you!"
Chu Jinjin recognized him too; it was the same nurse who had touched Chu Lingling's pectoral muscles when she was disciplining her that day. For a moment, she couldn't think of a name for him: "Your pectoral muscles are quite nice, aren't they?"
The three people inside ran out upon hearing the noise.
He Shi and Chu Liang had become accustomed to, or rather, numb to, praising a man's beautiful pectoral muscles. What was so special about that? They were all busy participating in the Flower Queen election at Manyuan Spring.
Zhan Qin glanced at the woman on the ground and finally confirmed that she was indeed an "extraordinary woman"!
"My name is Zhan Qin. I have met Miss Chu." Zhan Qin bowed respectfully and introduced himself. As soon as he looked up, he saw Chu Jinjin glaring at him.
Such a bad temper?
Chu Jinjin didn't know how to get angry, but then she remembered that he was teaching her second brother to read, so she gave a perfunctory greeting: "Hello, Mr. Zhan."
Chu Liang asked with delight, "Third Sister, why are you back?"
He realized that Chu Jinjin might have overheard her words, and she became worried, feeling that she had messed things up.
"Mr. Zhan, are you settling in well? Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything." Chu Jinjin couldn't lose her temper, but she didn't give him a friendly look either. She adopted the air of the head of the household, her attitude polite but indifferent. As she spoke, she saw the other party take out a few pieces of paper and hand them over, asking in confusion, "What are these?"
The paper had various pictures and numbers on it.
Zhan Qin said calmly, "The map and troop strength of Black Hawk Mountain Stronghold."
Chu Jinjin: "......."
"Boss Chu saved me, and I can hardly repay your kindness." Zhan Qin said earnestly, "With this map, although we can't say we've taken down Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold, it can at least serve as a bargaining chip. If Jie Du threatens Miss Chu into doing something she doesn't want to do, we can hand this map over to the government."
Chu Jinjin stared in disbelief at the man who was a head taller than her.
sure.
But do all scholars understand this?
Although the drawings cannot compare with later military maps, they have reached the limits of brush and ink.
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