Chapter 210: Keeping a Low Profile (Part 1)
Jiang Zhiluo was not surprised at all.
From Jian Yunyin's previous words, Jiang Zhiluo could also feel that Jian Yunyin's elder brother Jian Yunci was a smart man.
Jian Yunyin looked at Jiang Zhiluo's expression and said, "Zhiluo, why aren't you surprised at all?"
When she looked at Jiang Zhiluo's expression, she felt that everything was just as she had guessed, so calm and composed.
But she could never have imagined that her brother's classmate would harm him, and that there was such a relationship involved behind the scenes.
Jiang Zhiluo said, "It's not that I'm not surprised, but based on the information you provided, he's the only one I can suspect."
"But given his situation, he should be trying to curry favor with your brother, not harm him."
"If he had a motive, he could only have started from his immediate surroundings. When his father died, his mother disappeared. If she were still alive, there should be some connection. You guys don't know anything about that, and that's a problem."
Jiang Zhiluo could only say this. She couldn't say that she dreamed about the scholar and the coachman conspiring to murder Jian Yunci.
Jian Yunyin admired Jiang Zhiluo even more, "Zhiluo, you are really amazing. I wish I were as smart as you."
Jiang Zhiluo touched Jian Yunyin's hair and said, "Don't think too much."
"My brother thinks you're incredibly intelligent, and he told me to spend more time with you once things are resolved."
Jian Yunyin was smiling as she spoke.
She felt that her brother's praise of Zhiluo made her happier than praising her.
Jiang Zhiluo didn't ask what happened next, but Jian Yunyin wanted to tell her, "He Muqiang's mother was quite pretty and scheming. She came to Qingzhou and followed a minor official in the prefectural government. The prefect was a fellow Jinshi with my father, but for some reason, he had a grudge against my father..."
Jiang Zhiluo said, "So he used his status to put pressure on the higher-ups to prevent your father from getting promoted, but he didn't go so far as to kill your eldest brother."
Jian Yunyin clenched her fists tightly and said angrily, "This man is a mean person. He embezzled and accepted bribes, and even used disaster relief grain. But because he has someone above him, no one can touch him, especially my father."
"My father didn't want to be associated with those people, so he became a county magistrate. But because he had no connections, he was suppressed. It was not easy for my father to be a county magistrate."
"Other county magistrates have connections up there, and it's easy to get promoted after three years of performance reviews. They can even get funding for building dams and city walls, but it's very difficult in our county. My father wrote letters and personally went to the higher-ups, but it was all in vain."
"Every year when I report to my superiors for performance appraisals, I'm always given a hard time and assigned to live in the shabbiest of houses..."
"My father didn't tell me these things, but when I was little, I wanted to go out and see the world. My father took me and my brother with him, and then I realized how difficult it was for him."
She has known her father's difficulties since she was a child.
Her father had to do everything himself, but no matter how capable he was, there were times when he felt powerless.
So she always tried to be sensible and not cause trouble for her parents and elder brother.
Her eldest brother studied hard since he was young, and also helped his father with some political affairs.
Dad's hope lies with his eldest brother. He hopes that his eldest brother can pass the exam and not be suppressed or implicated by him.
After hearing this, Jiang Zhiluo could get a glimpse of the current situation in the court officialdom, which was very deep and murky.
Jiang Zhiluo said, "There's a war going on outside right now. It's actually quite good for you, your parents, and your elder brother to stay in the county."
Jiang Zhiluo thought that if there was a change of dynasty and a wise ruler ascended the throne, it would not be too late to take the imperial examination.
Her parents had some understanding of the current situation and did not allow her younger brothers to study and take the imperial examinations.
Jian Yunyin nodded and said, "Yes, Zhiluo, you are right. As long as the family is together well, there is nothing to be afraid of."
"My dad also said that there's a war going on outside, so let my eldest brother calm down first. My eldest brother is also practicing writing with his left hand."
A gleam of light flashed in Jiang Zhiluo's eyes. She always felt that Jian Yunyin's elder brother was a talented person.
"Your elder brother is able to change his mindset."
Jian Yunyin lowered her voice and whispered in Jiang Zhiluo's ear, "My eldest brother was also sad at first, but he quickly cheered up. However, he said that sometimes showing weakness to the outside world can paralyze the enemy. We should learn to keep a low profile."
Jiang Zhiluo showed admiration in her eyes, and couldn't help but think of Jian Yunci's weak body that day. That look really paralyzed the enemy.
"Have you dealt with your enemies?"
Jian Yunyin nodded and said, "Well, the driver Ding Changzhu was punished, He Muqiang's mother died, and He Muqiang fell off the carriage and broke his leg. As for the rest, my eldest brother didn't tell me."
"By the way, your elder brother's health..."
Jian Yunyin's eyes reddened. "My eldest brother's health is still the same. He hasn't gotten better even after taking medicine. He still has chills. I know he's pretending to be fine in front of my parents and me."
"But I know he never sleeps well and he's getting thinner and thinner."
"Zhiluo, I believe in your medical skills. Can you help my brother?"
Jian Yunyin looked at her with trusting and pleading eyes.
It was a look of firm and unconditional trust.
Being looked at in such a manner, Jiang Zhiluo's heart was slightly touched. "Then you need your elder brother to trust my medical skills and let me take his pulse and diagnose him."
Jian Yunyin hurriedly said, "Of course my eldest brother trusts me. I'm obviously better now. The doctors found it incredible. Of course my eldest brother and my parents trust me. But they repeatedly told me that they can't get you involved until the previous enemy is resolved."
Jiang Zhiluo was slightly touched.
"Don't worry, your brother will be fine."
With her wood-related abilities, she can also help heal Jian Yunci's hand.
Jian Yunyin was so happy that she wanted to hug Jiang Zhiluo and cry.
"Zhiluo, you are so kind."
Jian Yunyin didn't know why, but she felt a convincing sense of security in front of Jiang Zhiluo.
All her emotions and thoughts can be exposed in front of her.
Jiang Zhiluo patted her back and comforted her for a while.
Soon the carriage arrived at the county government office.
Jian Yunyin brought Jiang Zhiluo into the reception room and asked someone to notify her mother and her elder brother.
"My father is probably out taking care of something right now, so he'll probably be back very late. My mother and eldest brother are here."
Jiang Zhiluo nodded.
Jian Yunyin personally poured tea and brought snacks to Jiang Zhiluo.
"Yunyin, no need to bother, just sit for a while."
Jian Yunyin said: "It's okay, I don't think it's troublesome."
"Ever since my eldest brother got into trouble, a lot of money has been spent, and the manpower in the mansion has been reduced by half. Now I only have one maidservant by my side."
Jian Yunyin was afraid that Jiang Zhiluo would mind, so she explained.
Jiang Zhiluo shook her head, indicating that she didn't mind and that she didn't have a maid at home.
She spoke to comfort Jian Yunyin, "So when Heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility upon a man, it will first make his heart and mind suffer, his muscles and bones tired, his body hungry and empty, and his actions frustrated. This is to stir his heart and harden his nature, and increase his ability to do what he was not capable of."
At this moment, a clear voice sounded, "What a talented girl!"
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