Chapter 828

72nd dragon scale (4)

The next morning, when Linglong got up, Xie Ji was already dressed neatly. Rice porridge was boiling on the stove used for heating in the main room. It was bubbling and steaming. Xie Ji looked like a jade who was seriously peeling beans.

In fact, their brothers and sisters don't look like each other, but when strangers see them, they must think they are brothers and sisters rather than lovers, because they look the same between their eyebrows! In short, the form is not similar but the spirit is similar.

Seeing that her sister got up and didn't wear much, Xie Ji let go of her work, stood up, walked to her and frowned slightly: "Why are you wearing so little again? It's so cold that if you get sick, you won't be well. "

Then she took Linglong's hand and went to her room. Then Linglong stared at the brother, found several more clothes for her, wrapped her layer by layer, and wrapped her into a fat ball.

She found it difficult to walk, move and breathe. She thought she might know what "death" was.

But Xie Ji was quite satisfied. Seeing that Linglong wanted to go out to play, she found a hat and gloves for her. Linglong was so angry that she threw off her hat and didn't go out!

Xie Ji insisted, "I'll go out to shovel snow after breakfast. If Long'er doesn't wear more clothes, I won't take you."

Fengcheng has heavy snow and congested roads. At the call of the government, the big guys voluntarily shovel snow to leave a way for walking. As soon as the sun rises, the snow will melt and flow into the ditch. Although Xie Ji was young, he was also a serious head of household. There was absolutely no reason for others to shovel snow. He sat and watched.

Linglong snorted, "if you don't go, you won't go."

Xie Ji had nothing to do with her. The brothers and sisters had breakfast. Xie Ji picked up his shovel and basket. Linglong stood at the door and watched him off. Then he went to pick up eggs. It was too cold. Their chickens didn't lay eggs very much. They nest together all day. They looked very poor. Doubao was as energetic as ever. Because it was cold, Linglong took it to the house and made it a simple dog kennel. Obviously, it was very excited for Doubao to live in the house. At this moment, it also ran out and jumped around on the snow in the yard, leaving plum blossom footprints.

The first thing Xie Ji did in the morning was to cook porridge. Then he shoveled the snow in the yard to reveal the blue stone brick road. Now although his focus was on reading, his work at home never stopped. The neighbors who shoveled the snow with him saw that he was young but had good strength and never lazy. They all praised him. This is a scholar! It's said that all the gentlemen praised him. As a result, they still shovel snow with the neighbors in a down-to-earth manner!

Some people thought of matchmaking and came to Fengcheng for a year. Xie Ji, 14, was not as thin as before. He smoked a lot and looked gentle, but he could vaguely see strong and thin muscles when he rolled up his sleeves. Mr. Ouyang always thought that scholars should also have a good physique, otherwise he might not be able to survive the imperial examination, Mrs. Ouyang was more careful to help him mend his body. The brother and sister were so red.

Aunt Zhu spoke first, saying that her mother's family had a niece of the same age, who was good-looking, good-natured and very diligent. On the 13th of this year, her family also looked at others and asked Xie Ji if she had any plans to start a family.

Xie Ji:

Aunt Zhu looked at him expectantly and said that her niece was the most kind-hearted. Even if she had a sister after marriage, she wouldn't say anything. Xie Ji always had a cold smile on her face for these kind and enthusiastic neighbors. They came to Fengcheng for the first time and didn't know each other well. The neighbors led by Aunt Zhu's family gave their brothers and sisters a lot of help, but in Xie Ji's life, There are too many more important things than marriage.

I haven't found that person yet. My mother doesn't even have a place to rest. Their brothers and sisters are like duckweeds wandering between heaven and earth. They live all over the world. He wants to stand out and find the people behind the scenes for revenge. Where does he want to share it with others?

Aunt Zhu was very sorry to be declined by Xie Ji, but she could accept it. The people of Fengcheng were so kind, big hearted and open-minded. Xie Ji was thin and dark when he first arrived. Unexpectedly, she was raised this year. She really looked like a zhilanyushu. Aunt Zhu had never read a Book and had no ink in her stomach. She didn't know how to boast, I can only repeat the two words "good-looking" over and over again.

After shoveling the snow, Xie Ji went to the pastry shop to buy his sister a freshly baked Chestnut Crisp. At the beginning of the new year, the private school was on holiday until the tenth day of the new year. He could play with his sister at home for a long time.

For Linglong, the ancient life was quite boring, especially the days were still so poor, so her biggest hobby in her spare time was sleeping. The dogs and chickens at home were afraid of her and never dared to pull. She cleaned herself up every day. Xie Ji also felt that her sister was wronged by raising chickens and dogs every day. How did he know that it was full-automatic farming, His sister is feeding them at most!

As time passed, Xie Ji came to an end at the beginning of spring after the new year. He was guaranteed by Mr. Ouyang. He himself was full of talent. He successfully won the first prize in the examination and became a scholar. Two years later, he also won the first prize in the rural examination and was recorded as a student. Now it is winter approaching. Xie Ji is ready to go to Beijing with his family to welcome the joint examination next spring.

At that time, he had reached the age of 19. He was born with a beautiful body, tall and straight, and full of scholarly spirit. Because of his outstanding achievements, Mr. Ouyang became famous in Fengcheng. There were countless people who sent their children to private schools in Fengcheng. Xie Ji also successfully reached the top of Fengcheng golden bachelor No.1. Mr. and Mrs. Xie Ji didn't care at all because of his sad marriage, When he went to the capital this time, Mr. Ouyang repeatedly warned that if he met a good marriage, he must not miss it.

Xie Ji listened gently and agreed, but would he do it... That's another matter. In short, Mr. told him a lot of things, and there are not a few who obey him in public and disobey him in private.

Since Xie Ji had small assets, he bought the house he had rented before. When he went to Beijing, he decided to give all his chickens and ducks to his neighbors. He thanked them for their care and help for many years. The brother and sister were very popular in the alley. Because they were both extremely smart people, they spoke very fluent local language, and they settled down, People have long regarded them as their own people.

Seeing off the most proud disciple, Mr. Ouyang burst into tears and his wife was very reluctant to be exquisite. The old couple sat face to face crying together and felt funny for a long time. What future can Fengcheng have? It's better to go to the capital, which has everything.

Xie Ji's character has become more introverted. In recent years, he has almost no expression towards outsiders. You say he is cold, and his speech to people and things is very gentle and appropriate. But if you want to say that he is approachable and easy to get along with, he is like being in the fog, which makes people feel inaccessible. Except his sister, no one in the world seems to be able to make him show a sincere and happy smile.

Mr. Ouyang also took part in the joint examination in the capital before it was cold. He had an old classmate who was an official in the capital. This time, when his beloved apprentice came to Beijing, he wrote a letter to Xie Ji, asking him to visit the capital and the old friend would help him.

Xie Ji didn't go. They have saved a lot of money these years. Unlike other scholars who hate the smell of copper and are even ashamed of dealing with merchants, Xie Ji likes silver and saving money very much. He secretly set up a shop to do business. Fengcheng is located in the north. Although there are wars when they are close to neighboring countries, there are some specialties that other towns don't have. A smart man like Xie Ji can do anything with ease, so he has little assets. When he came to Beijing, he sold his shop. In addition, he is also an Iron Rooster. After he was admitted to fame, the squires in Fengcheng gave gifts... It is more than enough to buy a small house in Beijing.

Basically, he will not return to Fengcheng in the future. After his mother's death, he and his sister wandered around. There is no place in the world for him to be attached to. Mr. and Mrs. are kind to him and will repay him for his success.

These are all agreed with Linglong, and my sister has no objection.

After arriving in the capital, they spent a few days to finally buy a satisfactory house. Although the terrain was slightly biased, it was good in quality and low price. Xie Ji didn't know how lucky he was. The previous owner said that he was an official in the court, annoyed the dignitaries and was relegated out of Beijing, so they sold all the houses at home. The small house occupied a small area and the terrain was biased, It only takes two thousand liang of silver to take it.

The next time, Xie Ji began to buy servants, found workers, and rebuilt the house according to his sister's preferences. He did all these cumbersome things himself and never let Linglong worry about them. As the weather gradually turned cold, when drops of water turned into ice, Xie Ji's mind was all focused on reading. He buried himself in reading and often read until dawn.

When he was selected in the examination, some more powerful students than Mr. Ouyang wanted to accept him as an apprentice, but they were declined by Xie Ji. He was originally a talented man, and Mr. Ouyang was kind to him, so he didn't want to worship others as teachers. Most importantly, he had a smarter sister than him.

No other gentlemen are needed at all.

When Xie Ji was in Fengcheng, he was a famous scholar who could read. He was almost a household name, but when he arrived in the capital, he was not so conspicuous. Talents from all over the country came one after another, and many people with better family backgrounds than him. Especially after the new year, the weather gradually began to warm up. Scholars in long shirts were everywhere in the capital, and poetry fairs were held one after another, But Xie Ji never attended.

He also seldom contacts with people. His temperament seems gentle, but he is very cold. When his family sees him, they are always trembling. Even the dog named Doubao raised by his sister picks up his tail when encountering Xie Ji.

For so many years, he never forgot his suffering one day. In the wandering day after day, in his mother's tears, those despair, sadness and anger... Turned into hate in the end. He restrained his hatred under the appearance of calm and reason. No one knows when it will burst out suddenly.

At the beginning of the joint examination, Linglong personally sent him to the examination room. Linglong contributed a lot to their shop's making so much money. Xie Ji didn't know where his sister's cerebellar bag melon came from. Although the weather got warmer, it was cold in spring and the temperature difference between day and night was large. Some people didn't wear much clothes for the first joint examination, Xie Ji's clothes and food were well prepared by Linglong. She dictated that the rice cakes made by his servants would still be soft and not bad even if they were kept for several days, not to mention the beef sauce with large pieces of meat and his duck down jacket, which seemed thin but very warm.

It is very important to maintain physical strength and health. Many students studied hard for ten years in the cold window and were eventually destroyed on their bones. The first test was not finished. Xie Ji saw that three or four candidates in the same test room were excluded.

And he was very lucky. The test number assigned to him was very clean, and the quilt had no mold smell. Moreover, he was thousands of miles away from the odor number. A candidate from Fengcheng who accompanied him was unlucky and was assigned to the vicinity of the odor number. He vomited after the first test.

Xie Ji said, "I told you not to drink too much water or eat too much before the exam."

The fellow examinee's surname is Guan and his name is Zhuo. At this time, he is crying and mourning. "Brother Ji, you have to help me thank my sister. If I didn't have the clothes and food given by my sister, I would have died!"

Xie Ji said coldly, "who is your sister?"

Guan Zhuo knew the learning God who was controlled by the dead sister too well. He quickly arched his hands and begged for mercy: "I'm wrong, I'm wrong, it's your sister, it's your sister, how can I have such a blessing, such a good sister!"

Xie Ji heard the speech and nodded slightly. He glanced at Guan Zhuo with the eyes of your boy who finally said a human word.

Most of his classmates who used to study with him didn't pass the examination. This time, there was only one fellow except Guan Zhuo, but that person was not from Fengcheng, so he didn't know each other. As for why Xie Ji, who treats people coldly, would be so good as Guan Zhuo, and would also get him a share of the clothes and food his sister brought out... In the final analysis, Guan Zhuo is shameless.

His family has money and special money. His father used to be a child student, but he stopped at a child student. Therefore, he always dreamed that his son could be admitted to the scholar. Guan Zhuo grew up in such a hot day. Until he met Xie Ji in Mr. Ouyang's private school, he didn't get involved with his wishes. Without him, he just wanted to absorb the immortal spirit of learning from God. You see, He was not only admitted to the scholar, but also admitted to the Juren! Can come to the meeting!

Maybe you can take a tribute to go home!

Of course, he can't compete with Ji Ge, who won the first place in the next exam. His goal is to win the crane tail. Anyway, as long as he wins, the ranking is not important, and his father will be happy.

Because this man is thick skinned and tangled, he still lives in Xie Ji's house. Although Xie Ji hates what he hates to die, Guan Zhuo just wants to hold this thick thigh!

Just after the first test, Guan Zhuo, who was sour and smelly, looked at him enviously. Brother Ji was all human. Why could brother Ji come out for three days? Ah, look at his unique beauty! It's like seeing a lovely and sweet sister!

Guan Zhuo didn't dare to say such words. He just thought about it in his heart. He imagined that he would be praised and praised by others after he passed the exam. His saliva would drop. Xie Ji lisuo got on the carriage at home. When he saw his sister, his eyebrows and eyes were soft: "how did you come here in person? Just wait at home. "

"It's boring at home." Linglong duzui poured a cup of hot tea to Xie Ji, ignoring Guan Zhuo all the way.

Guan Zhuo... Guan Zhuo has long been used to it. Anyway, as long as the brothers and sisters are together, there is only one other in each other's eyes. It's not right for others to look more. He poured a cup of tea by himself. Finally, he was in the mood to ask, "brother Ji, how did you do in the exam?"

"Instead of asking these questions, it's better to review the book and prepare for the next game." Xie Ji said quietly.

Guan Zhuo scratched his head: "I'm just curious."

In fact, his knowledge is not top-notch. Although none of Mr. Ouyang's disciples can be as talented as Xie Ji, there are many more intelligent than Guan Zhuo. However, Guan Zhuo, who only passed the exam twice, has much more luck than others. After all, it is too rare for Lotte school like him, Guan Zhuo is the kind of person who can oversleep this morning for the exam tomorrow. In short, he has a big heart.

And his luck in the exam is also very good, such as the rural exam. In fact, he couldn't pass the exam, but his luck is that he recited the title the day before the exam... Although the ranking is moving and hanging at the end, he also passed the exam, didn't he?

This is another important reason why Guan Zhuo always sticks to Xie Ji. He thinks Xie Ji is his lucky star!

Anyway, I don't know where this superstitious thought came from. The most outstanding thing is that Guan Zhuo also talked through his father. Otherwise, his father won't allow him to take the joint examination this year. It all depends on Xie Ji's aura of learning God. Guan's father thinks that maybe it's true. Otherwise, why did his son fail to take the scholar examination for several years, but the whole family only took the examination twice?

However, Zhuo is still a little forced to count his strength. He just came to Beijing to rub the immortal spirit of learning from God. Otherwise, he would be reluctant to leave his daughter-in-law and children if he just got a daughter!

Yes, although Guan Zhuo has a brother Ji, he is eight years older than Xie Ji. He is twenty-seven years old this year. He has four sons. Because he has never had a daughter, his daughter-in-law just gave him a daughter last autumn, but Guan Zhuo is not happy. Because he worships the mystery of Xie Ji's brother and sister, he also wants to name his girl Linglong, which was rejected by Xie Ji!

Xie Ji glanced at Guan Zhuo and didn't want to pay attention to the nervous guy. He drank a cup of tea and thought that the tea poured by his sister was good. As a result, Guan Zhuo began to daydream again. There was nothing to say: "Hey, brother Ji, I heard that there is a custom of catching a son-in-law in the capital! Are you afraid? "

Xie Ji put down his tea cup and wondered how this guy knew so much gossip when he was at home every day.

Anyway, it's not a day or two to be ignored by Xie Ji. Guan Zhuo naturally continued: "look at you, brother Ji, you're so good-looking and talented. The most important thing is that you haven't got a family yet. What can you do if you're arrested at that time!"

Xie Ji doesn't want to talk to him.

Guan Zhuo laughs. In fact, he has a little sister, ten years younger than him. He is seventeen years old. He is the same age as Hua. However, he knows himself clearly. He wants brother Ji to be his brother-in-law, so he thinks about it in private, but he doesn't dare to say it on the table.

Brother Ji, how to say, is not in the same world with them, including his sister. Guan Zhuo is actually very glad that he can get to know them, and that their brother and sister have a good temper and didn't drive him away. After all, sometimes Guan Zhuo blushes for his thick skin.

"It's said that it's useless for you to refuse to catch a son-in-law under the list. You'll be tied directly and brought home to cook the raw rice - Oh, oh, oh!" Guan Zhuo's mouth was covered by Xie Ji. In the past, he wouldn't be angry if he talked nonsense. Xie Ji looked at him with a warning. Guan Zhuo turned his head and saw his sister's big eyes. He immediately felt guilty. When Xie Ji released his hand, he coughed awkwardly.

Just then, Linglong asked, "what happens after the raw rice is cooked?"

Guan Zhuo suddenly coughed louder. Look at that, it seemed that he was going to cough out all his internal organs.

Xie Ji gave Guan Zhuo another warning look and touched his sister's head: "it's all right. Don't listen to Guan Zhuo's nonsense. What does he know? He speaks vividly, as if he had been caught. Who's so bad?"

Linglong burst out laughing, and Guan Zhuo lay flat and laughed.

Then Linglong said, "be careful when you release the list. Let's let Changsheng see it. Don't go down."

Changsheng is Xie Ji's bookboy, especially clever.

Xie Ji nodded, "OK."

Guan Zhuo hates injustice in life. You see, brother Ji has two attitudes towards his classmates and his sister! Guan Zhuo hasn't seen Xie Ji whisper to others for so many years!

But... If he had such a beautiful and good sister, he would spoil her.

After they got back, they took a bath, changed their clothes, ate a full meal, and had a big sleep. When they got up the next day, Guan Zhuo felt alive. As a result, Xie Ji still looked like Mount Tai collapsed before he changed his color. It seemed that such a rigorous examination was not torture for him. Guan Zhuo said that brother Ji was forced and had to learn from brother Ji.

There are obviously fewer people in the second exam. In the third exam, there are not many left. About 900 people participated in Chunwei this year. The competition is very fierce. Everyone wants to honor their ancestors and honor their ancestors. Rao is a big hearted Guan Zhuo. He also began to work hard and embrace Buddha's feet at the moment. If he is not serious, he can't rely on luck and learn the immortal spirit of God alone.

After the examination, Xie Ji slept at home for a full day and night. The next day, he was in high spirits again. He could not see his nervousness or uneasiness. At the same time, Linglong was also very calm. Only Guan Zhuo who felt that he had failed to write was not calm. However, he was comforted by Linglong that "anyway, he came with the idea of making money in the exam and losing the list. What do you want to do so much" and was instantly revived with blood, Went out to the poetry fair!

Xie Ji rubbed gluten with his sister at home because his sister wanted to eat.

The slender and beautiful hands used to hold the pen were kneading a ball of flour in the basin.