Bian Lan and the other two entered the restaurant chatting and laughing.
"Manager, I'd like a private room."
The restaurant business was so-so, and there weren't many people. The manager, seeing that there were customers, personally greeted them.
"Please follow me, gentlemen."
The group followed the innkeeper up to the second floor, and their conversation along the way was still related to Qiqiao Academy.
"Brother Bian, I don't have a chance to stay this time, and I don't know if I'll ever have another chance to enter Qiqiao Academy."
Bian Lan comforted him, saying, "Brother Liu has a special talent for mathematics. He just started learning about things late, but most people are the same. Brother Liu, you shouldn't underestimate yourself."
Brother Zhang chimed in, "That's right, Brother Liu is quite talented in mathematics. I'm sure you'll pass this exam."
After hearing what the two said, Brother Liu suddenly felt more confident, and hoped it was true.
Just as the three were speaking, they ran into a group of people coming out of the private room. Hearing what they said, they couldn't help but sneer, and then said with great disdain, "They really dare to talk big. They should take a look in the mirror and see their own character. If they want to get into Qiqiao Academy, they'll have to wait until their next life!"
That's something that makes people feel very uncomfortable.
Brother Zhang immediately retorted, "The exam results haven't even come out yet, how do you know it's just boasting? Besides, who are you to say that?"
Brother Liu chimed in, "That's right, why do you say that?"
The man didn't speak, but the person next to him said, "What do you know? Your brother's maternal uncle's cousin works in the Yong Prince's mansion, and he works in the Yong Prince's Qiqiao Academy. Qiqiao Academy and Qiqiao Academy, anyone with sense should understand!"
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that he was someone with connections.
Brother Liu and Brother Zhang dared not speak. They came from a small town, and although their families were wealthy locally, they were nothing special in a place like the capital.
They were also afraid of accidentally causing trouble.
Bian Lan felt something was wrong. In fact, after arriving in the capital, she found that many places were not right. She had also heard of the Qiqiao Academy, which had many people who were skilled in strange and ingenious techniques.
Even though she wasn't very good at history, she knew that things shouldn't have been like this during the Qing Dynasty. It's said that Emperor Kangxi recently sent four princes to Guangzhou to train the navy.
Based on what she had learned during this period, she felt that something was wrong with the Yong Prince's Mansion and the Qiqiao Academy. Even with her not-so-bright mind, she could tell that if the Qiqiao Academy could continue to develop, it would inevitably have a far-reaching impact.
She felt that the Prince Yong's mansion shouldn't be so unreasonable, and besides, the person in front of her was trying too far as to claim kinship.
"Does this gentleman mean he's guaranteed admission to the Qiqiao Academy no matter what?"
"That's natural." The statement was made with absolute certainty.
Bian Lan said, "I've heard that Prince Yong is the most selfless person. During this exam, I saw the official notice posted on the wall, which said that the exam was fair and just. Are you implying that Prince Yong was biased?"
After hearing this, the people on the other side were speechless.
The person who spoke first saw Wang Zhi. His maternal uncle's cousin did work at the Qiqiao Institute, but he was only doing errands, which was nothing special.
However, he may have some misunderstandings about himself.
Seeing that no one spoke, Bian Lan couldn't help but continue, "What, have nothing to say?"
Wang Zhi stammered, "Prince Yong will naturally not show favoritism. I believe in my own abilities. Also, you're probably not from the capital, are you? I advise you to be honest and not to refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences. Otherwise, you might actually pass the exam but not have the chance to go to school."
The threat in those words was quite obvious.
Bian Lan raised an eyebrow: "What, do you want to kill me?"
Bian Lan was unwilling. She felt really wronged. She was already miserable enough to be trampled to death in modern times, but now that she had come to ancient times, she had a lot of trouble. She finally had a chance to escape her misery, but she was threatened by some unknown person.
She couldn't hold back any longer.
"Shopkeeper, are all the people in the capital so capable that they want to kill people at the drop of a hat? There are many people from other places coming and going on this street. If this continues, then people from other places who come to the capital will not even have a guarantee of their lives."
The innkeeper quickly replied, "Sir, what are you saying? There's no such thing as taking lives at the drop of a hat. The imperial laws are strict, and everything must be done according to the rules. Besides, everyone in the capital knows that Prince Yong is the most just and impartial person. How could he allow anyone to use his name to break the law? You can rest assured, sir!"
Bian Lan patted her chest, still shaken: "Oh, that was really scary! I thought I was going to die here, even if I wasn't in the capital!"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "How could that be?"
Does he not know what others don't? Prince Yong and his wife are sitting in the private room next door. Most private rooms are made of wood, so the soundproofing is so-so. They've heard everything they need to hear. It's obvious who's going to be unlucky.
Wang Zhi was displeased at being humiliated by the shopkeeper, but he didn't dare say anything. Having lived in the capital for so long, he knew he had to be perceptive. He noticed that Bian Lan and the others weren't dressed well and had accents from other places, which was why they dared to be so arrogant. He didn't dare say much to the shopkeeper.
After all, who knows what kind of background the shopkeeper has?
Seeing that the man remained silent, Bian Lan lost interest in continuing the conversation. The innkeeper said, "The private room is ready. I'll take you in."
Bian Lan and the others followed the shopkeeper. Bian Lan walked in front, and after taking only a few steps, she heard a "Ah" from behind.
The voice sounded familiar; it was Brother Liu's voice.
Bian Lan turned around and saw Wang Zhigang's foot that had just been pulled back, as well as Brother Liu lying on the ground.
Bian Lan was furious; this person really had no shame.
She rushed over and helped Liu up: "Are you alright? Are you hurt?"
Before Brother Liu could speak, Wang Zhi's rather irritating voice rang out first: "Oh dear, I'm really sorry, you don't know how to walk properly, why did you have to bump into my foot? Did you fall and hurt yourself? Ouch, it hurts just looking at you."
As soon as Wang Zhi finished speaking, a group of his cronies behind him burst into laughter and echoed his words.
"Exactly, why don't they have eyes!"
"What else could it be? They're blind, of course. You can't blame anyone else for that, can you?"
...
We talked and talked, one sentence after another, and it never stopped.
"Are you ever going to stop? Don't go too far. I saw you trip someone up. Apologize right now and pay for their medical expenses."
Wang Zhi scoffed, "Which eye of yours saw me trip someone? Don't talk nonsense without evidence, or I'll go to the authorities to report you."
Bian Lan thought this person was a real scumbag, but unfortunately she didn't have any evidence.
Just then, the door to the private room next door opened.
Who is making noise here?
Everyone looked over at the sound, and the shopkeeper, seeing it was Su Peisheng, hurriedly went over to apologize.
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