After being transformed into the cannon fodder of a villain, I counterattacked and became the protag

Two months passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the eve of the hospital examination.

Helin Academy gave the students a holiday and asked them to go home and pack up the things they need for the college exam, so as not to be in a hurry and affect their performance in the examination room.

Qiu Qingquan and Gu Yuncheng both returned home from school and told their families the news.

In the Gu family, Gu's mother looked at Gu Yuncheng, with a pleased look on her face and said, "Yuncheng, have you packed all your things? Check again to avoid missing anything."

"Mom, don't worry, I've packed everything and checked it. There won't be anything missing," Gu Yuncheng said.

"This exam is going to Qingzhou. You are going out alone. You have to be careful along the way." Gu's mother warned. This was the first time for Gu Yuncheng to travel far in his age. As a mother, he always felt uneasy.

He also ordered: "The money must be kept close to your body, otherwise if it is stolen by a thief... No, take off your clothes and I will sew an inner pocket for you, so that the thief cannot easily steal it."

Gu Yuncheng smiled bitterly: "Mom, someone will accompany me for this hospital examination. She has been to Qingzhou before, so you don't have to worry too much."

"Really? I'll feel more at ease if someone is with me." Gu's mother finally felt relieved after hearing this.

Then she started to worry about her son's study, "Are you too rushed to take the exam after only studying for more than half a year? It doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. The worst is, we can come back next time."

"Got it, mother."

Compared with Gu's mother's worry, the atmosphere in the Qiu family was much more lively, and they were even looking forward to the coming of the college examination.

The old man of the Qiu family stroked his beard and looked at his grandson with great joy. His grandson was the first in the academy before. All the masters in the academy said that if there is no accident in this academy examination, his grandson will definitely be on the list.

When Qingquan succeeds in rhetoric, he can put all his family's fields in his grandson's name and be exempt from taxes. This will save him a lot in a year.

As for the one from the Gu family, I heard that he will also take the exam this year. He has only studied for half a year and is like comparing himself to his grandson. If he fails to pass the exam, he will be embarrassed!

"Qingquan, have you prepared everything for the hospital exam? If you are missing something, just tell me and I will ask your mother to give you money to buy it." Mr. Qiu asked with concern.

Qiu Qingquan actually didn't lack anything. The county magistrate gave him a set of calligraphy treasures as a reward at the last poetry meeting, which he could use during the college examination. However, he had spent a lot of money on giving Zhang Jinxiu a hairpin last time, and his money was a little tight. Now that he had a legitimate excuse, he accepted it.

"Thank you, Grandpa. I happened to run out of pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and I was just thinking about buying some."

After hearing this, Mr. Qiu said proudly: "Old lady, give Qingquan five taels of silver and buy him paper and pen."

Mrs. Qiu felt a little distressed when she asked for five taels, but it was for the sake of her grandson being a scholar, so she didn't dare to delay and went back to the house to get the money.

After hearing this, Qiu Dalang and Sister Qiu lowered their heads and said nothing.

The second sister-in-law Qiu, who had just married, had some objections to this. She wanted to eat some eggs to supplement her pregnancy, but the old lady scolded her, and Qiu Qingquan easily got five taels of silver from this.

Comparing one person to another is really infuriating!

She rolled her eyes and wanted to make a fuss, but Qiu Erlang grabbed her and dragged her behind.

Qiu Erlang shook his head at her, and Qiu Erlang had no choice but to stop talking and turned away angrily and stopped talking.

That's how it was settled.

The next day, the village chief came with Zhang Jinxiu to give away money. She had heard that her granddaughter said that Qiu Qingquan would definitely win this time, so she had to fawn over him. By the way, after delaying for so long, it was time to talk about their marriage.

Sister Xiu is not young anymore. When Qiu Qingquan is selected as a scholar, the marriage should be put on the agenda. There is a good sign of double happiness.

Qiu Qingquan looked at Zhang Jinxiu's beautiful face with affection. Who in the Qiu family could disagree? Besides, the two children were indeed quite old and it was time for them to get married.

Only Old Mrs. Qiu was a little dissatisfied. She disliked that Zhang Jinxiu was a country girl. With her grandson's beauty and talent, it would be hard for her to marry a girl from the town. Then seeing her charming appearance, which attracted her grandson's attention, the old lady felt unhappy. .

It's a pity that the old man and Qiu Qingquan are very optimistic about this marriage, so she can't say anything.

The college examination was held in Qingzhou Prefecture. Zhang Jinxiu volunteered to accompany Qiu Qingquan, and the two set off three days in advance.

The two of them spent a whole day just looking for a place to live. Qiu Qingquan didn't read much in the next two days. Instead, he went out to inquire about the examiner's information, preparing to visit him after he passed the exam and make him look familiar. He would go to the capital in the future. It’s also a good time to have a relationship.

Zhang Jinxiu knew his plan, so she naturally agreed, gritting her teeth and giving him ten taels of silver.

It doesn't matter, all the efforts you make now will be rewarded. When Qiu Lang becomes a high official, he will be the official's wife and a virtuous wife.

Qiu Qingquan naturally held her hand, and the two of them were so tender and affectionate that they almost accidentally went off.

Zhang Jinyue and Gu Yuncheng also came to Qingzhou by boat a few days in advance, but Zhang Jinyue had already made plans and wrote to Shopkeeper Jin before departure, asking him to help find a house, preferably one that was close to the academy and quiet.

Shopkeeper Jin lived up to expectations and finally found the two of them the day before their departure.

"This alley is called Qianjin Alley. It only takes a quarter of an hour to walk to the academy." Shopkeeper Ji introduced, but did not go in. Instead, he took them around to an alley at the back.

After walking around for a while, I came to the back door of a house, looked around, then took out the key and opened the door, and then waved for the two of them to hurry in.

Zhang Jinyue was very puzzled by his series of actions. They just rented a house, but they acted like thieves?

Shopkeeper Jin explained: "I know the owner of this house. He made a guarantee for someone because he didn't know the person well. As a result, the borrower took the money and ran away. The loan shark will hold the guarantor accountable... He originally He held on to the idea that his friend would come back to pay off the debt, but debt collectors came to his door every day, and then he ran away."

Oh, hey, he's still a problem house.

Zhang Jinyue was a little hesitant, worried that her creditors would cause trouble, but after Shopkeeper Jin showed them around, she made up her mind to rent it.

This is a house with two entrances. There is an osmanthus tree planted in the yard when you enter the front door. It is the golden autumn in August, the season when osmanthus blooms, and the house is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus.

The row of houses in the front yard includes a main hall, a flower hall, a study room, and a guest room, all of which are spacious and brightly lit.

Passing through the small flower hall is the main courtyard, where the owner lives, a two-story building with four rooms in total. Each house is clean and tidy, ready to move in at any time.

There are also some flowers and plants planted in the yard. Because it is past the flowering period, only a few flowers bloom sporadically.