Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Nie Ziru was different from other candidates taking the imperial examination. He was born a Jinshi and had been immersed in poetry for decades. The two poems written by Chen Lang could not have been written without a certain amount of life experience.

Especially the first one.

That is the feeling that can only be had after seeing through the mundane world.

How could a young man in his twenties have such an understanding?

So he didn't believe it.

Of course, no matter how much he didn't believe it, Nie Ziru wouldn't question Chen Lang like those other candidates without solid evidence. Moreover, after years of ups and downs in his official career, Nie Ziru had long since become indifferent to the so-called plagiarism and ghostwriting.

Nie Ziru took Chen Lang's paper and turned directly to the last policy essay question.

He is not interested in the previous memorization and reading comprehension.

After taking a quick glance, Nie Ziru exclaimed, "Huh?"

I didn't realize that this boy from the country had such beautiful handwriting.

Handwriting is the face of the examinee. Good handwriting will also make the examiner read the paper patiently.

Nie Ziru continued reading and found that his policy essay questions and their solutions were very interesting.

"Although it may seem like cutting corners, it's a different approach and seems quite interesting."

Nie Ziru was so engrossed in watching that he didn't notice the passage of time. When he looked up, Chen Lang was no longer in front of him.

"What about people?"

The deputy examiner said quickly, "I let him go."

Nie Ziru said, "I still have some questions to ask...never mind, let's just go."

"Although this boy is arrogant, he has the capital to be arrogant."

Chen Lang had no idea how Nie Ziru would evaluate him, so after leaving the government school, he went straight back to the inn.

As soon as I stepped into the inn, the waiter came over to me attentively and said, "Mr. Chen, a young man named Xu came looking for you just now. He said he was your friend. I asked him to wait in the backyard."

Among Chen Lang's friends, there is only one with the surname Xu.

Ping Zhilin, Xu Fei.

He actually came to Guangling Prefecture?

"Please ask him to come directly to my room." After saying this, Chen Lang gave the waiter a few dozen copper coins as a tip.

This is also the reason why everyone avoids Chen Lang, but the waiter is still extremely enthusiastic towards him.

Because Chen Lang was so generous!

Other candidates are not only stingy, but also have too many demands.

Chen Lang was completely the opposite. He didn't have any demands and was very generous.

"Young master, please watch your step. I'll bring hot water to your room in a moment." After watching Chen Lang go upstairs, the waiter turned and walked towards the backyard.

Not long after, Xu Fei walked into Chen Lang's room. As soon as he saw him, he said in surprise, "Brother Chen, are you okay? I heard you were beaten and crippled. Let me take a look."

Chen Lang was at a loss for words and said, "Where did you hear this?"

Xu Fei said, "Everyone at the post station along the way is talking about you."

"After we got into the city, things got even worse. They said you were arrogant and ignorant, and you were beaten up like a nobody."

"But I see you look rosy, it doesn't look like there's anything wrong."

Chen Lang said: "Of course there is no problem. Scholars are not bandits who will fight at the slightest provocation."

Then he recounted how he had offended the candidates from the state government.

Xu Fei said indignantly, "These guys are such bastards. They talk about morality and justice, but their hearts are filled with filth."

"I curse them to never pass the exam in their lifetime!"

Chen Lang said, "Let's not talk about these troubles. What are you doing in the provincial capital?"

Xu Fei said, "I'm delivering something to the teacher. He's been imprisoned in the prefectural government office... ahem."

At the end of his speech, Xu Fei realized that he had said something wrong and hurriedly coughed a few times to cover it up.

Chen Lang said, "So the one who treated the prefect was Dr. Sun."

Xu Fei was stunned: "You know?"

Chen Lang said, "I know the prefect is ill, but I just found out who treated him."

Xu Fei breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, since you know, I won't hide it from you."

"Teacher was invited to the prefect's residence to see a doctor just two weeks ago, but once he entered, he couldn't leave."

"Those letters written to me were all written by the clerk in the prefect's household. I had always thought that the teacher was practicing medicine, but it turns out that he was under house arrest."

"Ten days ago, I received a handwritten letter from my teacher and learned the truth."

"The teacher asked me to bring him some local specialties from the county, saying that he had been locked up in the prefect's house for half a month and missed the taste of home. By the time I arrive at the provincial capital, the prefect's illness will be almost healed, and I can go back with him then."

"I thought the prefect was an honest and upright man, but I never thought he was a wicked official who abused his power."

Chen Lang said, "I wouldn't call him a bad official, he's just a bit power-hungry."

"And the source of this matter is not the prefect, but the emperor."

"If he hadn't been so bored as to move up the dates of the prefectural and academy examinations, your teacher wouldn't have been put under house arrest by the prefect."

Xu Fei seemed to understand: "Is there another reason?"

Chen Lang said, "It's hard to explain it in a few words. Anyway, the prefect put your teacher under house arrest simply because he didn't want the news of his illness to spread. There's no other intention."

"Now that the provincial examination is over, Divine Doctor Sun can regain his freedom."

Xu Fei said, "Before coming to see you, I went to the prefect's residence first. The housekeeper told me that the teacher would not be able to come out for a few days."

"Then I came straight to you. For the next few days, I'll be hanging out with you."

Chen Lang smiled and said, "You're most welcome, but how did you know I live here?"

Xu Fei said, "Just ask around and you'll know."

"Oh, by the way, there are two more letters for you."

Chen Lang blinked: "A letter for me?"

Xu Fei took out two letters from his bundle and said, "One is from my sister-in-law, and the other is from Mr. Sheng."

"The day before I left, I went to your shop and asked my sister-in-law if she wanted me to bring you anything."

"She gave me these two letters the next day."

Chen Lang said, "Brother Xu, please sit down first."

Xu Fei shook his neck and said, "This journey by boat and car has really exhausted me."

"Brother Chen, can I borrow your bed to lie down for a while?"

After saying that, without waiting for Chen Lang's consent, he lay down on the bed with his legs spread out and fell asleep quickly.

Chen Lang walked to the window and opened the letter from his wife first.

One can tell at a glance that the letter was written by Li Xiuzhi herself, as the handwriting is quite "childish", but Chen Lang doesn't dislike it at all, and is even very happy.

You know, a few months ago, Li Xiuzhi couldn't even recognize a few big characters, but now she can write letters independently, which is quite a big improvement!

The content of the letter was very simple. It just told Chen Lang that everything was fine at home, Guoguo was doing well, Cuicui was doing well, Xiao Huihui was doing well, and the business was even better. He should not worry and concentrate on the exam.

Turn the letter over and you will see three words written on the back: I miss you.

Chen Lang could even imagine Li Xiuzhi's expression as she sat at the table and wrote these three words.

Her face is like a peach blossom, her eyes are charming, and she is so beautiful.

Chen Lang pressed the letter against his chest and sighed deeply: "Xiuzhi, I miss you too."