Xu Jiang looked at him suspiciously. With such a frail body, he still wanted to join the army?
Lin Hongchu suddenly stood up and said angrily, "Besides the path of the imperial examination and the path of military service, is there no other way out? Master Lin teaches, Doctor Chen practices medicine, day and night, educating and saving people, and practicing the Dao. If it weren't them, stand up straight and look at the street. The craftsmen in the east, the vendors in the west, the merchants in the north, the farmers in the south, who isn't down-to-earth and diligent in making a living to support themselves and their families? I think you are just making excuses for yourself, avoiding your own weakness. What's the use of being a talented person? Talent without ambition, talent without courage, is just a coward with weak body and weak heart!"
After she finished speaking, she saw Jiang Gu and Xu Jiang staring at her in amazement, her face flushed again, she snorted weakly, and ran to the backyard with a "thump thump thump" sound.
After running for a while, he turned back and took away the hawthorn fruit and the plate in front of Jiang Gu.
"Children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint. I hope Mr. Jiang will forgive me." Xu Jiang apologized humbly on the surface, but her heart was beating fast.
Well done, little hoe! You are worthy of being Master Lin's daughter!
Jiang Gu stared at her expressionlessly, "What are you laughing at?"
"Did I laugh?" Xu Jiang wiped his face, "Sir, you must have seen it wrong."
Jiang Gu stuffed the last hawthorn fruit in his hand into his mouth and swallowed it whole before asking, "You said before that you had a way to help me publish a collection?"
Xu Jiang was sitting there. "Yes, there is a way."
"But didn't you reject Feng Miao?"
"I have a way, but I didn't say I would do it for you." Xu Jiang said with a dry mouth. She stood up to make tea and also made one for Jiang Gu.
Jiang Gu stared at the graceful little deer on the teacup, remembering the coarse pottery bowl she had used to entertain him when he first came. He felt a strange feeling in his heart.
There came a day when a girl disliked him.
Xu Jiang took a sip of tea, feeling more relaxed, and then slowly said, "Master Jiang, have you ever thought about leaving the capital?"
"What?" Jiang Gu came back to his senses, "Leaving?"
Xu Jiang nodded and said, "Well, a tree that doesn't move dies, but a person who moves lives. If this place doesn't work, then go find another place. If the capital doesn't print your collection, then other places can."
Jiang Gu had never thought of leaving Kyoto. Kyoto was already the most prosperous and beautiful place in Dasheng. He was born and raised here. How could he just leave?
Xu Jiang sighed. Lin Hongchu was right. Jiang Gu was a little weak-hearted. It was probably because his ancestors had been officials for generations. They gave him both a fine body and a fat skin. It was really difficult for him.
"Sir, do you know where I got that collection of your poems?"
"where?"
"Hibiscus City."
Jiang Gu's heart moved. The prosperity of Furong City was only inferior to Kyoto.
Xu Jiang continued to add fuel to the fire, "Furong City is thousands of miles away from the capital, and isn't deeply involved with the various departments of the imperial court, so there aren't many taboos. Furthermore, there are countless bookstores and bookshops, covering a wide range of topics. Let alone a volume of your poetry, even erotic stories and erotica albums—as long as you have talent and literary talent, there are plenty of publications."
Seeing Jiang Gu wavering, he continued, "I have many friends in Furong City, and I'm on good terms with the owners of several bookstores. I also know musicians and bookshop owners who admire your poetry. If you're willing to go, I can write a letter of introduction for you and make sure you feel right at home."
After pondering for a long time, Jiang Gu asked, "Why are you helping me like this?"
Xu Jiang thought for a moment and said, "Because I also want to ask for your help."
Jiang Gu was even more confused, "Me?"
Xu Jiang smiled at him like a fox spirit.
After drinking the porridge, taking the medicine, and resting enough, Jiang Gu stood up and said goodbye to Xu Jiang.
"I will seriously consider Manager Xu's proposal. As for your request for my help, I agree. This is my way of repaying you for your kindness today, including the meal and the consultation, and your kind words."
Xu Jiang escorted him out of the brothel, saying, "It's said that the first push is enough, the second is weaker, and the third is exhausted. Please make a decision soon, young master."
"I will give you a reply within three days."
"Then I'll wait for news from you, young master." Xu Jiang noticed his unsteady steps from behind and couldn't help but remind him, "Also, young master, please don't forget Doctor Chen's medical advice. If you still want to survive and reach Furong City, you should abstain from alcohol and sex for the time being."
Jiang Gu choked. His eyes were covered in sha marks. It seemed no one dared to give him alcohol or let him sleep in bed. Well, just abstain from it. It would only take a few days, so he could just treat it as a way to maintain his health.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Xu, for the reminder. I'll remember it." He turned around to thank him, then raised his foot and carefully stepped over the door.
Just as he stood firm, his heart was about to fall to the ground, but when he turned around, he saw a black-faced killer standing by the door, and he was immediately frightened and stepped back.
Xu Jiang followed Jiang Gu out of the door, but saw him bumping into her again, so she raised her hand to block him. Before she could touch him, an arm reached out and pushed Jiang Gu away.
Jiang Gu only felt that he was pushed out by a force, and then he crawled sideways for a long distance like a crab before he stopped and stood firmly on the ground.
Fortunately, he had eaten a few bowls of porridge, otherwise he would have fallen again. He stood up, brushed the dust off his hands, and looked back at the man just now. He was shocked when he saw him.
"Lou Yunchun?"
He hadn't seen the person clearly before, but now he could see clearly and immediately frowned. Lou Yunchun was also staring at him coldly, and they both read two words in each other's eyes.
unlucky.
The four stared at each other, and finally, Jiang Gu was defeated because of the pain in his eyes.
He bowed to Xu Jiang and said goodbye, then picked up the medicine bag on the ground and walked leisurely into the street.
Xu Jiang cleared his throat and looked at Lou Yunchun with a smile, "Why are you dismissing court so early today?"
Lou Yunchun asked, "Why is he here?"
"This is a long story, let's go inside and talk about it slowly." Xu Jiang looked at his dark face and thought: It seems that there is no way to fool him, he is hard to coax.
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