Without waiting for Zhao Lin to reply, Su Di immediately said, "Brother Zhao, you just went through such a turmoil. If someone saw you traveling with Miss Yun and heard about it, it would have a bad impact on Lord Li."
Zhao Lin nodded and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Miss Yun. I'm busy at the government office, and I have to study hard tonight to prepare for the exam next year. I'm really sorry."
Yun Zhiyi showed a hint of disappointment: "It is Zhiyi who is presumptuous. I will bother you again when you have time."
Yun Zhiyi was about to leave when he suddenly stopped and said, "Master Zhao, don't you want to ask about Qing'er's news?"
Zhao Lin was silent for a moment, then said, "Miss Fu should be safe at home. I'm not worried."
Yun Zhiyi looked at Zhao Lin deeply and said, "Zhiyi, goodbye."
Yun Zhiyi got on the carriage and left. The maid Zhu'er said, "Miss, that Mr. Zhao seemed to be both talented and handsome, very outstanding. Who would have known that he was actually a coward."
Yun Zhiyi asked, "Why do you say that?"
Zhu Er said, "Miss Fu was locked up at home by Minister Fu. Not only did he not look for her, he didn't even ask about her. What's the point of this? I guess he's afraid of offending Minister Fu."
Yun Zhiyi sighed, "Mr. Zhao is not what you think. He is powerless, so we can only not think about it or ask."
Zhu Er curled her lips and said, "It seems as if you, young lady, are very familiar with him. How long have you known each other and how many times have you met? Have you ever spoken more than a hundred sentences in total?"
Yun Zhiyi didn't argue with Zhu'er. Instead, he lowered his head and thought carefully. When Zhu'er couldn't help but ask, Yun Zhiyi said, "Since ancient times, the matchmaker's words have been the parents' orders. Uncle Fu is a very rigid and stubborn man. Since he has already arranged the marriage for Qing'er, he won't allow anyone to disrupt it. If Young Master Zhao had a good family background, it would be fine. But he is an orphan, not even as good as an ordinary commoner. It would be extremely difficult to change Uncle Fu's mind."
Zhu Er said, "He can just follow others and elope. Miss Fu will definitely agree."
Yun Zhiyi smiled bitterly and said, "It's not as simple as you say. Eloping is not as easy as it sounds in the storybooks."
After a pause, Yun Zhiyi explained, "Let's not talk about whether they can escape or not. Even if they succeed in eloping, what's the use? They still have to live, right? Will Young Master Zhao still have to take the imperial examination? Uncle Fu is the Minister of State. If he gives an order, countless people will do his bidding. They will be found wherever they go. What good will it do them?"
"Elopement is not only useless, but will only further anger Uncle Fu. The mere charge of abducting a decent woman will bring ruin to Master Zhao."
"Not to mention the Bai family. If they elope, the Bai family will also be embarrassed. Young Master Zhao and Bai Shicheng have always been at odds, but Bai Shicheng didn't use the Bai family's power to deal with Young Master Zhao for the sake of face. If they elope and Bai Shicheng loses face, he will definitely seize the opportunity to take revenge on Young Master Zhao."
"Besides, which woman doesn't want her man to be successful and famous? If we elope, everything about Young Master Zhao will be over. Qing'er won't agree."
Zhu Er pouted and said, "Are you still afraid of difficulties after all?"
Yun Zhiyi shook his head and did not continue explaining to Zhu'er. Instead, he turned his head to look in the direction of the Zhao family, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.
"I thought you would accept her invitation to go boating on the Golden Water River with her at night."
Sudi teased.
Zhao Lin laughed and said, "I don't mind, but as I said just now, time is really tight and I don't have time to go sightseeing."
During the day, he had to report to the Shengjing government office, and at night he had to study literature and practice martial arts. Zhao Lin suddenly felt like he was back in his senior year of high school in his previous life.
I get up at four or five in the morning and go to bed at eleven or twelve at night. I eat in a hurry and even run to the cafeteria.
I thought my senior year of high school would be the most stressful and difficult, but I didn't expect it to be even more stressful and difficult after graduating from university. Fortunately, Zhao Lin made it through and his hard work wasn't in vain.
Su Di said comfortingly, "It's best that you think this way. A real man never has trouble finding a wife. Whether it's Miss Fu or Miss Yun, don't let them distract you. Now you should study hard and strive to become the top scholar in one fell swoop, so that Minister Fu can see how capable those he despises are."
Zhao Lin laughed: "I don't dare to think too much about the top scholar, as long as I can pass the imperial examination."
The palace examination was a competition for all the successful candidates from across the country. This didn't just refer to the successful candidates who had appeared in the past three years, but all the successful candidates from before to now. The pressure was immense, so you can imagine.
If Zhao Lin could stand out and become a Jinshi, he would be satisfied. It would also be a slap in the face of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. As for the top three, he would like to be in it, but he also knows that it is impossible unless there is an unexpected situation.
After all, even if he had the thoughts and memories of his previous life, the time he spent studying in his previous life was indeed too short, so he was already very satisfied to be able to win the first place in the provincial examination.
And if they can really make it into the top three, then they will risk their reputation and let Li Xingye come to propose marriage to them.
Sudi asked, "By the way, are you really not interested in Miss Fu at all?"
Zhao Lin said frankly, "Of course it's interesting. If it were you, with a woman like this helping you so wholeheartedly, would you feel anything?"
Sudi said, "But I see you don't show it."
Zhao Lin sighed. "Qing'er and I are just good friends. It hasn't come to that. There's no reason for me to interfere in her affairs. Besides, even if I wanted to, what would it do? It would only anger Minister Fu and make Qing'er worry. Lord Li has already promised me that if I could make it into the top three, he would propose marriage on my behalf, so there's no need to rush."
"What? Lord Li actually agreed to your request?" Sudi was surprised.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "It's not a promise, it's a promise. I guess it's a condition specially given by Lord Li to motivate me to study hard."
Sudi's face darkened a little: "Lord Li really thinks highly of you."
Zhao Lin thought Sudi was jealous, so he laughed and said, "Lord Li has always loved talents. As long as you show your ability, he will not be stingy."
"Humph, I didn't ask him to come and propose marriage." Sudi said sourly.
Zhao Lin shrugged. This guy was becoming more and more abnormal. He had to be careful.
Li Xingye is equivalent to the mayor of the capital, and he is the one who is in charge of many matters such as public security, litigation, civil affairs, etc. It can be said that except for military affairs, he has the final say in Shengjing Prefecture.
Zhao Lin was very grateful to be valued and promoted by such a person, which helped him avoid many detours.
Therefore, Zhao Lin attaches great importance to Li Xingye's affairs.
"My Lord, this case is wrong."
Zhao Lin was looking through the files when he suddenly found something fishy about a murder case. He immediately went to Li Xingye and said, "It doesn't look like suicide."
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