Chapter 59: Again and Again, Decline
"How is Chi'er? Has the high fever subsided?"
Li was concerned about Qin Chi's condition.
Song Jin said gently, "Didn't mother ask Doctor Jing just now?"
"I asked. I'm worried that your father-in-law and Doctor Jing would collude to hide the truth from me."
Li complained casually.
"My husband had just eaten a bowl of porridge before I came over. He should be meeting his classmates now."
Seeing Li's current appearance, Song Jin was only worried about Qin Chi's health, so where was the anger that was concealed yesterday? Suddenly, Song Jin had some enlightenment in his heart.
Time and again, it gets worse.
Li was suddenly furious when she heard that her son had concealed the fact that he was taking the imperial examination. However, her anger immediately subsided when she heard that her son was sick.
With the help of Old Liu's magic water and the visit of his classmates, Li had to wait a while before punishing Qin Chi.
The anger caused by procrastination has almost dissipated!
Qin Chi is really good at planning! Kill two birds with one stone by getting sick once.
Song Jin didn't know whether Qin Chi had a hand in Old Liu's preparation of the talisman water and the arrival of his classmates, but he was most likely planning the incident, which could be gleaned from Doctor Jing alone.
Then the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law started chatting again, mostly about Li teaching Song Jin some things to pay attention to when she was pregnant.
"Do you want to stay in Qinjiagou?" Li suddenly asked, "If you stay at home, I can help you if there is anything."
“It’s hard to stay at home.”
Song Jin didn't say it clearly.
Li understood, "Your sister..."
Li didn't want to talk about the rest, it was too hard to put it into words.
Then she thought of some shady tactics in the backyard, and Li felt it difficult to force Song Jin to stay.
It’s actually quieter in the county town.
Li suddenly took out the needle and thread, saying that she wanted to prepare small clothes for the child. While chatting, she looked at the quiet Song Jin and said, "Do you hope that Chi'er can enter the court as an official? However, the greater the wealth, the greater the responsibility and pressure."
"Mom, my husband has been studying for many years. All his classmates have become scholars, but he is the only one who is a commoner. He must feel pressure every time he goes to the academy."
Song Jin spoke in a gentle voice, as if with heartache.
These words made Li realize something.
Then Song Jin continued, "You will have to earn money to support the family in the future. He is weak and cannot do physical work. If you can pass the exam this time, you can also teach in a private school in the future."
Huizhou Prefecture has a strong cultural atmosphere.
There were numerous academies of all sizes in each county, with a hundred schools of thought contending with each other.
The headmaster and the teacher both have achievements and honors. Even if Qin Chi is very talented, without any achievements and honors, no academy would be willing to accept him as a teacher in the future.
During the conversation, Song Jin tactfully reminded Li.
It should be considered as a small help to Qin Chi.
After the guests left, Song Jin used the excuse of going to take care of Qin Chi and walked out of Li's house.
There are not many people at home, and most of them are busy with their own things.
Song Jin didn't have to do housework like Song Xiu. In order not to arouse jealousy, she usually went back to her room to accompany Qin Chi. When she was bored, she would do needlework or read a book to pass the time.
Qin Chi recuperated for several days.
Sometimes I went to accompany Li.
Seeing Qin Chi becoming more relaxed day by day, Song Jin knew that his county examination was over.
The Qin family also returned to normal.
Qin Mingsong had already gone to the academy.
He didn't know that there was a big thunder waiting for him in the city.
However, the news that Qin Chi was the first in the county case spread throughout the village.
The Qin family members all walk with the wind.
The Qin family's patriarch and elders came and learned that Qin Chi was ill. They gave him a few simple words of encouragement and then went to chat with old man Qin.
Anyway, Qin Chi should be the busiest one.
It was so quiet that he could only read in the house with his lovely wife by his side. Occasionally he would go to guide Erlang and Sanlang in their homework, or teach the two brothers how to make Hui ink.
Life is comfortable and free.
The only thing that annoyed Song Jin was probably Song Xiu, who was mentally ill. Every time she saw her, she looked at her with a gloating expression, waiting to see her get into trouble.
Song Jin understood this look.
It’s nothing more than that Qin Chi’s death anniversary in his previous life is getting closer!
About half a month passed.
Qin Chi saw that Li had recovered as normal, then he packed up and went to the county town with Song Jin.
It's not just Qin Chi who has problems.
The same goes for Lian Songjin.
There were still a lot of things waiting for her at the pharmacy.
The house in the county town is very clean. Mrs. Huang cleans it from time to time, and you can rest after a little tidying up.
"My dear, you must be tired on the journey. Would you like to take a rest? Before I left, my mother told me to take good care of you."
Qin Chi took Song Jin to the bed.
Song Jin was indeed tired, so he followed his wishes and took a nap.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
After she fell asleep, Qin Chi went to the west wing.
Shopkeeper Tao is already waiting.
"Sir, the government investigated the Zeng family's guards for Huang Bingliang's death, but they didn't catch them. Mr. Zeng said that those guards were hired privately by Mr. Zeng, and they were dismissed after Mr. Zeng died. He didn't know where they went."
Shopkeeper Tao continued, "Our people found out that Mr. Zeng secretly gave some money to Prefect Yang."
The Zeng family sent something into the prefectural government gate.
Naturally, she followed the path of the prefect's concubine, Zeng.
Qin Chi asked: "Have you collected the evidence?"
"I have collected the information. On the surface, Governor Yang is a good official who works hard and loves the people, but he has also committed many acts of corruption and abuse of power over the years."
Shopkeeper Tao was not surprised by this.
He has lived for half of his life, and the honest officials he has met so far are rare.
Qin Chi pondered for a moment and said, "Didn't the Zeng family say they didn't know the whereabouts of the guards? Have someone knock them out and send them to the government office, and then publicize Huang Bingliang's case."
"Great! Now the prefect has no choice but to deal with it."
As long as the case is publicized and known to everyone.
Yang Lingyu wanted to suppress the case but didn't dare to do it openly.
Qin Chi ordered again: "Find a way to implicate the Zeng family in the murder case. Even if you can't, you must ruin the Zeng family's reputation."
This will make it easier for his wife to take revenge in the future.
Wait until things are almost settled.
Manager Tao suddenly looked strange and asked, "Sir, there is one more thing you asked me to do last time. Do you want to hear the follow-up?"
"What's up?"
Qin Chi was confused for a moment.
I can't remember which one it was.
Shopkeeper Tao blinked and said, "It's about your uncle."
Qin Chi straightened his back immediately and asked with interest: "Looking at your expression, it seems like something happened?"
“It’s natural.”
Shopkeeper Tao was amused. "I heard that the girl went to the academy and blocked the way for three days, writing letters and threatening to cut off her hair and break up. However, your uncle is a capable man, and he was able to get the job done by writing a sentimental poem!"
"You're looking forward to it?"
Qin Chi looked at Shopkeeper Tao with a forced smile.
Shopkeeper Tao shuddered inexplicably, "I don't have that ability, sir."
"My uncle is really capable. If it gets out, it will definitely be another romantic affair."
Qin Mingsong was able to get the girl, but her parents were not easy to fool. Parents who truly loved their daughter would never let her become a concubine.
So this matter is not over yet.
Qin Chi didn't even think about what to do with Qin Mingsong.
It was just that Qin Mingsong had caused him trouble, and whether intentionally or unintentionally, he had to cause trouble back.
This is called "coming without reciprocating".
(End of this chapter)