Chapter 123: Bad Love
When they came, Su Wan specifically instructed them not to eat or anything like that, as food and drinks were the easiest to tamper with, and it was also the easiest to succeed, as it was written in the storybook.
Su Chen now listens to Su Wan the most, and whatever she says is what he takes.
Su Jing was really grateful to his good brother. He was very pleased that he could help him share his worries in time.
"We can send a servant to pick up Madam Su to have dinner together at home!" The Zhao family was unwilling to give up this opportunity. If they missed this opportunity, when Su Jing really became a Jinshi, they would not be worthy of him.
By then, it's too late.
Su Jing's smile was almost gone, and his defense was almost broken. It was true that Sima Zhao's intentions were known to everyone.
If he can't see this, then he has no chance of becoming the third place in the imperial examination.
"Mrs. Zhao appreciates your kindness, but Su Jing doesn't want to bother you any further. Please forgive me. Bye!"
No matter what, just go ahead and don’t bother with anything else.
The two brothers fled from the Zhao Mansion, and no one could stop them.
As soon as they left, Zhao Xiyun showed her true colors and started throwing things and smashing bowls.
"Dad, please think of a solution quickly. Didn't you say you wanted to match me up with Jing'er? Look at how he kept me at a distance. The New Year is almost here, and it's only a few days away. If he goes to Kyoto, I'm afraid I'll never be able to catch up with him in my entire life." Zhao Xiyun cried and made a fuss.
Zhao Tongde was not sick originally, but she was almost driving him sick.
Mrs. Zhao wiped her tears distressedly and comforted her:
"My dear Yun'er, don't worry. Let your father think about it. Su Jing is a boy of good character and appearance, and he writes well. Several teachers in the courtyard have asserted that he will pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi in the future. Your father can't bear to throw away such a good son-in-law!"
This scholarly family is also divided into different levels. If one becomes an official's wife, he is considered a top scholarly family. A Jinshi can enter the court, but a Juren can only get a chance in a small place and become a ninth-rank official. How can there be so many chances?
Moreover, the ninth-rank official position was too low and not prestigious enough. Kyoto was a better place to go. In his early years, Zhao Tongde made connections everywhere and finally bought a position as a county magistrate. However, the salary was pitifully small and not enough to support his family. Not long after, he resigned and came to Qinghe County to set up a school.
"But look at him, he treats me like a monster. Will he come again next time?" Zhao Xiyun was really unmoved.
"Don't worry, Yun'er. I have already considered it!" Zhao Tongde's eyes turned and a plan came to his mind.
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Su Jing left the Zhao residence with a stern face. Su Chen looked at him and smiled:
"Brother, I didn't expect there would be a girl who likes you so much?"
"Are you still teasing me? Third brother, you've also become a bad person now." Su Jing hit his shoulder.
Su Chen just smiled and didn't explain any further. The two brothers went to the money shop to pick up Su's mother. She had already exchanged all the copper coins for silver notes, leaving only some small change on her.
Of Su Yun's two hundred taels, thirty taels were used to renovate and expand the new house after the New Year. Su Wan's fifty taels were not touched, and Su Jing's one hundred taels could not be touched.
Last month, the monthly wages from the mine were settled, and the couple received a total of ten taels of silver. Together with the remaining money, it was enough to cover the family's daily expenses.
I bought some better quality fabric for Su Wan and planned to sew a few more sanitary belts for her. I also bought a lot of cotton. I just need to stuff a little bit into the sanitary belt each time. It is better to use than wood ash.
Su's mother felt that the family was not in financial difficulty, so it would be better for her daughter to use something more exquisite that would be good for her health.
I also bought her some extra brown sugar so she could take it home and drink it with water.
I also bought some melon seeds, peanuts, dried fruits, and firecrackers. I also had to prepare some mutton and fish so that we can have a warm New Year this year.
Su Wan waited at home for most of the day and finally waited for them to come back. She felt relieved to see her elder brother coming back as well.
However, the eldest brother didn't seem very happy. He locked himself in the room and read books when he came back.
Su's mother taught Su Wan how to make a menstrual belt by herself. She also learned seriously. After she finished, she asked her third brother what happened in the college today.
Su Chen told Su Wan everything he saw and heard today, word for word. Su Wan's brows were furrowed so tightly that they could pinch a mosquito to death.
She thought to herself, her elder brother really attracts bad luck in love. First, He Jiaolan asked to be his concubine, and then Zhao Xiyun tried to conquer herself. None of them are good people.
Now she knew why her elder brother was unhappy. He must be numb.
Su Wan originally thought that this matter should have come to an end. As long as his elder brother could safely survive the New Year and embark on the road to take the exam, it would be equivalent to getting rid of Zhao Xiyun. After that, he would no longer have to worry about the unrest at home.
But he didn't expect that with only three days left before the Chinese New Year, one of his eldest brother's classmates suddenly came to see him.
At first, no one thought much of it and treated him well. Su Jing had a great time chatting with him in the yard.
This scholar named Zhou had a gentle and handsome appearance. After having lunch at the Su family, he stayed for a while. When he was about to leave, Su Jing left with him.
Su Wan went to take a nap and didn't know about this. He only knew that when he woke up, his elder brother was gone.
Su Wan quickly found Su's mother and asked her what was going on:
"Mom, where is my eldest brother?"
Su's mother was feeding the chickens and told her:
"Mr. Zhou invited him to drink. He said that since the classmates were about to part ways, they had booked a banquet in the county to have a drink together. Your elder brother has worked hard in his studies, and it's time for him to relax with his classmates."
"Just drinking together as classmates?"
"Could it be possible that a girl could sneak in when they are a group of grown men?" Su's mother joked.
Yes, in ancient times, people attached great importance to these formalities. Although there is no saying that children under seven years old cannot sit at the same table, it is definitely not acceptable for a woman to appear among a group of men if they are not from the same family.
Despite this, Su Wan was still a little worried, but his third brother was not at home at the moment.
The plot is unpredictable. As long as it hasn't happened yet, no matter what, it is possible to have the same ending. Changing the plot means changing the ending of the characters. It is never that simple to change one's fate.
When the third brother comes back, I have to trouble him to go there and watch over Su Jing. If he is drunk, I will just bring him back.
Su Chen couldn't stay idle during the day, so he went up the mountain to hunt again. It was already dusk when he came back, and Su Wan urged him to pick up Su Jing.
Su Chen was also afraid that something unexpected might happen, so he didn't dare to delay. After eating a few mouthfuls of food, he hurried to the county.
But I didn't expect that Su Jing had someone secretly protecting him, so there would be no trouble.
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