At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

Qin Mu continued seriously:

"I had just taken up my post in Anping Town when the principal of Songyang Academy came to invite him personally. The ceremony was as grand as a high-ranking official marrying off his daughter! The sound of firecrackers scared the chickens in the town so much that they didn't lay for several days!"

Lin Qing was caught off guard and was tickled funny. She tried her best to hold back the corners of her mouth so as not to laugh out loud.

Lord Qin had no idea how much impact his serious and funny words had, and continued:

"Later, so many people filed complaints that they practically broke down the gates of the government office. I heard some even surrounded Songyang Academy and demanded compensation for eggs from the principal... Well, I won't go into that.

"We all thought Shaoyou would shine in next year's provincial examination, but who could have imagined that he would meet with such an unexpected disaster just before the New Year's end."

Lin Qing was puzzled and asked, "If it's as Lord Qin said, then the headmaster should have taken special care of this young man. Why would he allow him to become so seriously ill and not care about him at all?"

Qin Mu sneered and sighed:

"Alas, in the final analysis, it's all because Shaoyou is too filial! His mother has been bedridden for a long time, and the doctors have mostly prescribed life-prolonging medicines. How could he, a poor student who lost his father at a young age, afford such a bottomless pit?

“At first, his relatives and neighbors might have felt sorry for him and offered him some help, but as time went on, no one wanted to be such a sucker.

"After losing his support, the money he earned from copying books was barely enough to support his family. That's why he dared to risk being scolded by the headmaster and join in the fun of the Jia Mansion's poetry gathering."

Qin Mu grew increasingly irritated as he spoke. "If it weren't for this, how could Shaoyou have run into such a dirty business with the Jia family? The headmaster is a self-proclaimed scholar who lives in seclusion. He hates his students being tainted by money, especially when they're involved with the Jia family. That's why he just stood by and watched!"

"But fate is unpredictable, and misfortune often favors the unfortunate... Shaoyou's mother was also a strong-willed woman. No one expected that on the day he entered the Jia Mansion, Li would actually hang herself."

Lin Qingqing couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.

"Alas, Shaoyou was already weak, and after returning from the academy in a state of despair, he fell ill and couldn't get up. If I hadn't sent someone to keep him alive with ginseng soup, I'm afraid he would have died long ago. But this is only a temporary solution, not a cure..."

Lin listened to his hidden meaning and seemed to know something about the evil deeds done by the Jia family. He was also quite disdainful of Mr. Jia and the headmaster.

This Lord Qin really hated evil and did not hide his hatred towards her at all.

Perhaps, he can become a force in overthrowing the Jia family?

Although Du Shaoyou insists on being himself, it is undeniable that he is somewhat fragile inside and does not know how to adapt at all.

If you want to save him, you can't just save his life, you also have to reshape his heart.

The two talked as they walked, and Qin Mu finally stopped in front of a small courtyard with a collapsed outer wall and a broken wooden door.

Suddenly he raised his hand, bowed respectfully to Lin Qing, and said solemnly:

"This is Shaoyou's home. Madam, thank you for everything! If you can save him, I won't hesitate to pay any price!

"If you can't do anything, then, then we can only blame Shaoyou for his miserable fate. It would be better for him to keep his mother company on his journey to the underworld..."

Lin listened to his story and felt a great sense of responsibility. He took a deep breath and said slowly:

"Master Qin, I can't guarantee that I can cure this student without seeing him, but I will do my best!"

The two of them entered the courtyard one after the other, and Qin Mu led her towards the west side room with ease.

After entering the room, they saw a skinny young man lying on the earthen bed, half leaning against a pile of quilts, with sunken features and chapped lips. When he saw them come in, there was an indescribable light in his eyes.

The words "last gasp" flashed through Lin Qing's mind for a moment.

The sun was scorching hot at the moment, shining brightly on the bed by the window. Half of the boy's body was golden and the other half was gray. His voice was extremely weak, but still quite polite.

"Master Qin, you're here! Logically speaking, I'm still young, with no writings or achievements to rely on. My death would be like a drop in the ocean, unable to stir up any waves."

Du Shaoyou took a few breaths with difficulty, and said in even more pain, "But seeing that I have half a foot on the Naihe Bridge, I suddenly feel unwilling to give up! If I don't punish those who hurt me, I will die with regrets!"

Qin Mu hurriedly sat down beside the bed and said softly, "Shaoyou, don't say such depressing words! Look, I brought you a miracle doctor. She will definitely be able to cure your illness!"

Du Shaoyou looked at Lin Qing beside him, smiled bitterly and lowered his eyes.

"If Sir Qin doesn't want to help, I won't complain. Let me be presumptuous, but you and I are close friends, regardless of age. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There's no need to resort to such a woman to deal with it."

Without waiting for Qin Mu to explain, Lin Qing stepped forward and stopped him from talking.

"Du Shaoyou, they say a dying man's words are kind. Why do you want to drag down Lord Qin, who has always helped you, when you are about to die?"

With every word she spoke, Du Shaoyou's face turned paler.

His face was filled with horror. Although his brain was somewhat dull, he still couldn't help but think:

Could this lady be able to predict the future? Otherwise, how could she say such words?

Lin Qing didn't give him any chance to refute and continued to accuse him sharply:

"When you entered Songyang Academy at the height of your fame, you didn't think of doing something remarkable to gain widespread fame and admiration. Now that your life is almost over, you're trying to pull off something earth-shattering. What's your real intention?"

Du Shaoyou was now speechless, his face looking paler than the paper covering the windows.

Qin Mu was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

He thought that asking Lin Qing to come over would be of some help, but he didn't expect that she would come here to go crazy!

He came to listen to Du Shaoyou's last words, not to force him to death!

Seeing Qin Mu about to speak, Lin Qing raised her hand to signal him to shut up, and said seriously:

"So I'm giving you two choices. Either I leave now, and you insist on telling Lord Qin everything you want to say, disregarding his life or death, and passing away without caring about your own affairs; or you let me save your life and take care of your own business!

"You can think about it for an incense stick of time. Lord Qin and I will be waiting for you outside. When you have made up your mind, just call us in."

After saying that, she turned and walked out, then signaled Lord Qin to follow her with her eyes.

Qin Mu wanted to say why should I listen to you, but under her gaze, he stood up unconsciously.

He quietly closed the door and saw Lin Qing already sitting on the rickety armchair beside the Eight Immortals Table. He couldn't help but ask out of curiosity:

"Please tell me, Madam, what exactly did you mean by that?"

Lin Qing shook his head mysteriously and said, "My Lord, just wait patiently for Shaoyou to make a decision."

Lord Qin was anxious but didn't dare to show it too much. He could only breathe heavily and calculate the time silently.

Before the time of one stick of incense had passed, Du Shaoyou's voice was heard in the room.

"Ma'am, I've thought about it."