Chapter 239 Mr. Rong
The next day.
When Song Jin woke up in a daze, Qin Chi had already stood up and dressed.
He looks like a human being.
Not a word was said about what happened last night.
Everyone agreed to set off for Hongcun.
As Song Jin, Qin Chi and others left, Qinjiagou returned to peace.
Arrived at Hongcun.
That day, Song Jin met Qin Daya.
Qin Daya came over with a big belly and a rosy face. She was living a good life after getting married.
Song Jin had learned earlier that Qin Daya got married at the beginning of last year, and she married the family that had been agreed upon before, the son of the owner of the rice shop. Because Qin Daya was entangled by that family earlier and almost got into trouble, the son of the rice shop owner really liked Daya and didn't mind.
After they got married, they lived a happy life.
"Sister-in-law." Qin Daya called out with a blushing face.
Song Jin gave her a gift, "Consider it as a gift to make up for your wedding."
"Thank you, sister-in-law."
Qin Daya took it and thanked her.
Song Jin looked at the young man who was smiling somewhat naively beside him.
Just as Li had said at the beginning, he had a loyal face and was an honest young man. There was light in his eyes when he looked at Qin Daya.
Song Jin greeted with a smile.
Qin Daya tugged at her husband and said, "Call me sister-in-law."
"Hello, sister-in-law. My name is Ruan Yuanbao."
"Yuanbao?" Song Jin asked tentatively.
Ruan Yuanbao said: "My nickname is Yuanbao, Bao as in gold ingot. My full name is Yuanbao, Bao as in protect."
Aren’t they all called Yuanbao?
Song Jin tried very hard not to laugh, "Well, live a good life with Daya, and you can come to her brother if you have any problems."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, sister-in-law."
Ruan Yuanbao answered with a silly smile, very straightforward and polite.
Song Jin's smile froze.
This guy is not trying to pretend to be a pig and eat the tiger.
Qin Chi, who was standing by, saw Song Jin's reaction and could easily guess what she was thinking, so he reminded her quietly, "He is really stupid, he is not pretending."
Song Jin took a deep breath.
Chatted for a while longer.
The couple went to the second room.
The days in Hongcun seemed to return to tranquility all of a sudden.
Song Jin often went to Jifang Pharmacy to handle some important matters, and occasionally prepared some precious medicinal materials.
Qin Chi met several people and visited several gentlemen, and then made an appointment with his classmates to visit Huangshan.
In fact, Qin Chi went to see Helian Pu.
Currently Helian Pu is at Zhusha Peak in Huangshan.
The Huguo Ciguang Temple was built on Zhusha Peak. There was a hot spring villa not far from the temple. He chose to stay here temporarily because the imperial physician said that soaking in hot springs would be beneficial to Helian Pu's recovery.
Avoiding his classmates, Qin Chi came to meet Helian Pu privately.
Helian Pu was very happy.
He was playing chess with a scholar, but he stopped playing and waved to Qin Chi, "Qian, come here quickly and help me deal with him. We only played three games today, and I lost all three."
Helian Pu made way.
It was obvious that he wanted Qin Chi to take his place.
The scholar stroked his beard and looked at Qin Chi with a smile, "Mr. Qin, please take a seat."
"You're embarrassing me. Mr. Rong, just call me Qi'an." Qin Chi said this but sat down confidently.
A smile appeared in Helian Pu's eyes.
He looked at the scholar provocatively again.
Qin Chi's eyes fell on the chessboard. Helian Pu had just played with white pieces, had the upper hand but still lost half of his country. How could he turn the defeat around? It was really difficult.
But his uncle wanted him to take over the unfinished game, so Qin Chi had no reason to refuse. He could only try his best and salvage as much as he could, but at least he couldn't lose too badly.
So, he gradually calmed down and stared at the chessboard intently. After a long while, he picked up a white jade chess piece between his fingers and dropped it with a click.
You can tell from his behavior that he is an old hand.
Mr. Rong raised his eyebrows and placed a move.
The battle on the chessboard was fierce, with neither side giving in.
In the end, Qin Chi lost a piece.
Previously, he had taken over a losing game. Without Mr. Rong making any big mistakes, Qin Chi was able to play the game to the point where even Mr. Rong had to look at him with new eyes.
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Mr. Rong commented: "The young are to be feared."
"It's still an honor to lose, isn't it?" Helian Pu never stopped smiling.
"That's right! That's right!"
This surprised Mr. Rong again, "You made the right decision to come to Huangshan. You are more cheerful and love to laugh now."
"How can I not feel comfortable when no one disturbs me?" Helian Pu had been ill for many years, and his eyes could not hide his depression. Now the depression between his brows has dissipated, as if he had let go of some obsession.
When he was in the capital, he told others that he came to Huangshan to recuperate.
In fact, he had already found the grave.
I planned to bury myself on Mount Huangshan, saying that I was here to recuperate but in fact I was waiting to die. However, after so much time, I don’t think I’m dead, but I’m getting more energetic.
"Huangshan is a good place to live in seclusion. I want to come here to retire in the future." Mr. Rong suddenly said this with emotion.
Helian Pu joked: "I will leave you a thatched cottage and a piece of Feng Shui treasure land."
"Then Rong would like to thank the prince for his reward."
"What are you thinking about? I'm just teasing you." Helian Pu laughed after he finished speaking.
Mr. Rong didn't mind either.
He turned to Qin Chi and asked about the provincial examination.
Qin Chi answered one by one.
When he learned that he would take part in the imperial examination next year, Mr. Rong began to give him some advice, such as who was most likely to be the chief examiner next year.
Who exactly is it?
It all depends on who the emperor ultimately lets preside over.
Mr. Rong didn't know who it would be, but he told Qin Chi the article preferences of the most likely candidates, and then asked Qin Chi to write an essay on the topic of "People's Livelihood", with the same content but expressed in different styles.
Mr. Rong only teaches it once.
How much Qin Chi can understand depends on his personal ability.
Until the evening.
Helian Pu ordered people to prepare meals.
After dinner.
Mr. Rong went downstairs to rest, and Qin Chi finally had time to be alone with Helian Pu.
After telling his uncle about the Liu family, Qin Chi said, "There is someone behind the Liu family, but we haven't found out who it is yet. We only know that the Liu family has a close relationship with Yang Lingyu and Liu Yuanshi."
"Someone is weaving a big web."
Helian Pu has lived in the capital for many years. He can be said to be an insider in the matter and knows more than Qin Chi. "If you can stay out of this matter, don't get involved. The water is too deep and it's not worth risking your life. It's really boring to guard this world, but your grandfather is stubborn. It would be better if you listened to me and retired early. It's useless to guard the northwest all your life and win the empty title of a god of war when you can't even protect your own flesh and blood."
Qin Chi was surprised.
My uncle really dares to say anything.
Helian Pu had long been extremely disappointed with the emperor and had even accumulated a lot of resentment. He would hide it perfectly in front of outsiders, but when facing Qin Chi, his only nephew, he did not have so many scruples and did not mind letting Qin Chi know his attitude towards the current court.
Qin Chi helplessly changed the subject and asked, "Uncle, what is Mr. Rong's background?"
"Li Huarong, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, the former President of the Hanlin Academy. He was too straightforward and offended the one in the palace, so he was dismissed and retired. Over the years, that one has become more and more stubborn..."