Chapter 231: As a man, it’s OK as long as it’s useful
Cen Xi didn't react much, but said calmly, "It's a bit of a coincidence. The Spring Examination is not far away. Doesn't the young master need to review his lessons well?"
Upon hearing this, the young man's joy faded, and he said somewhat dejectedly, "My studies aren't very good... The teacher said there's no hope this time."
Cen Xi said, "If that's the case, shouldn't you work even harder, young master?"
"The girl is right. I am disturbing you."
After the boy finished speaking, he turned and left with a look of disappointment.
Ji Yunshu was watching with great interest when Cen Xi pulled him into a private room.
As if she hadn't noticed Ji Yunshu's playful look, she handed her the menu and said, "Take a look and see what you like to eat."
The last time Ji Yunshu and Zhao Shen came here, they only had pastries, which tasted very good. He knew that this restaurant could attract so many literati and poets. In addition to its fame, it also put a lot of effort into the food.
She glanced at the menu and saw that most common dishes were available, so she asked, "I don't have any dietary restrictions. What's the restaurant's specialty?"
Cen Xi recommended two dishes, and Ji Yunshu ordered a few more.
After the waiter left, Ji Yunshu asked curiously, "Who just now..."
After she spoke, she suddenly felt a little regretful.
She asked, and Cen Xi felt embarrassed not to tell her, but this was after all related to her daughter's reputation.
Unexpectedly, Cen Xi said generously, "He's a student going to Beijing to take the imperial examination. His name is Lin Huixue. He comes from a poor family and is quite knowledgeable, but it might be difficult for him to make the list this year. He said he's broke and occasionally works odd jobs in a restaurant to make some money."
Ji Yunshu thought back to the man just now: "His clothes are indeed shabby, but his temperament doesn't seem to be from a poor background."
Cen Xi didn't expect that she had said so much. She only saw this and said helplessly: "Do you still remember what I told you on the night of the fifteenth?"
Ji Yunshu thought back and suddenly his eyes lit up: "He completely meets your requirements."
Cen Xi wants to find a talented student who will not be admitted this year, so that he can buy time for himself and avoid competing with others.
Most importantly, the scholar was obviously interested in her.
Cen Xi sighed: "Yeah, I just told you that I wanted to find someone like this, and he appeared in front of me. He meets all my requirements in every aspect. It's like he was tailor-made for me."
Ji Yunshu understood something from this: "Do you think there's something wrong with him?"
Cen Xi shook his head: "I don't know. As soon as he showed up, I asked someone to check. There was nothing unusual. But my grandfather is old, and the Cen family will rely on me to support it in the future. I really can't be careless."
Ji Yunshu looked at the little girl in front of him and couldn't help but feel distressed.
In her previous life, she was still an underage high school student, but she had to shoulder such a heavy burden.
When you meet a man you like, the first thing you consider is not love, but whether he has any purpose.
Such rationality and vigilance are truly admirable.
"The timing of his appearance was a bit of a coincidence, but it happened to coincide with the imperial examination, so it makes sense. If you think he's suitable, I can help you check it out."
Cen Xi smiled and said, "I was just about to tell you this. You know, although merchants like us are well-informed, there are still limits to what we can find out. If he doesn't have any problems, then it's fine. But if he does, I'm afraid it won't be that easy to resolve."
Ji Yunshu also thought about it. If this person was only after the Cen family's property, it would be fine. But if he had other intentions, it would be really troublesome.
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Ji Yunshu agreed immediately.
Because she suddenly thought that she would definitely not tell others what kind of person Cen Xi wanted to find, and their conversation that day was overheard by Xiao Kun.
Although she didn't think Xiao Kun would do anything to Cen Xi, who knows?
Until now, she still hasn't figured out what kind of person Xiao Kun is and what he wants to do?
Cen Xi was not polite and said generously, "Thank you for your help."
Ji Yunshu laughed and said, "You are mine now. If I were to target you, I would be targeting me. How could I just sit back and do nothing?"
Cen Xi couldn't help but laugh.
While the two were chatting and laughing, the food was served.
Ji Yunshu tasted it and found it was indeed delicious, a delicacy he had never tasted anywhere else.
She praised the meal highly, and Cen Xi said, "If you like it, come often."
Ji Yunshu looked at her and smiled, "There are delicious food and beautiful women here, so of course I'll come here often."
Being teased by a woman who was more beautiful than himself, Cen Xi felt that his experience was unique in the world.
"You are like this, and your family's son doesn't care about it?"
In her eyes, although Zhao Shen was handsome, he often had a cold face.
But after getting to know each other, I found that Ji Yunshu has a lively personality. I don’t know how two people like this can get along?
Ji Yunshu held his chin and said, "He just likes me the way I am, why does he care about me?"
Cen Xi, who was caught off guard by the dog food, said: "...The prince's preferences are quite unique."
Ji Yunshu had no intention of discussing matters between them, so she said instead, "Actually, there's no need to think that all men in the world are unreliable just because of your father. Even if he's truly unreliable, it's not a big deal. You have a family business to inherit, and as for men, it's enough if they're useful. Find a smart and beautiful one, have a child with her, and solve the current problem first."
Cen Xi’s biggest problem right now is to resolve his own marriage.
Otherwise, once the news that she will inherit the Cen family gets out, she will no longer have control over her marriage.
With the verdict on the Cen father and son announced today, I'm afraid someone has already set their sights on her.
If it were an ordinary woman, Ji Yunshu would not say such words.
But Cen Xi is different. She is determined, resolute and courageous, and can even be ruthless to her own father.
So Ji Yunshu believed that she could understand what he meant.
Cen Xi understood: "You are right. As long as I get married and give birth to a child, no one can force me to do anything. As for the father of the child, if I can get along, then so be it. If I can't, it won't be difficult to deal with it."
Ji Yunshu couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "If you can think this way, what are you afraid of conspiracy?"
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Cen Xi called for someone to come in, but he didn't expect that the person was Zhao Shen.
"Why are you here?"
Ji Yunshu thought about what he had just said to Cen Xi and felt a little guilty.
Zhao Shen's expression was the same as usual, and it was unclear whether he heard what they said or not. He said calmly, "I'm here to take my wife home."
Ji Yunshu said goodbye to Cen Xi and left. Undeterred, he quietly asked Lan Yin, who was guarding the door, "When did the prince arrive? Why didn't you let him know?"
Lan Yin had never practiced martial arts, and her hearing was not as good as Zhao Shen's. Naturally, she didn't know what she had said to Cen Xi. She replied, "The prince has been here for a while. He said you and Miss Cen have something to discuss. There's no need to disturb them."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
After getting on the carriage, she pretended to be calm and asked Zhao Shen: "How did you find time to pick me up? Is everything alright at the government office?"
Zhao Shen said, "It's nothing serious. I came to pick you up on my way home."
Ji Yunshu didn't know how he ended up passing Cuihua Tower on his way back to Changxing Marquis Mansion from Jingzhao Prefecture.
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