Chapter 47.2
The blue-clad scholar was still well-spoken, Since Brother Hu treated you like that, why dont you treat them back in the sa way? The reason Brother Hu held back the story about vomiting blood was that when he had gone to the exam room, I had offered him the food but he didnt want it, however, he hated
after the exam for not giving him any; If that spreads, even if I would be affected in so way, Brother Hu would inevitably have a reputation for being narrow-minded and ungrateful.
If Brother Zhao wants to vent so anger, just like this
Lin Shiheng called Zhao He to co closer, and he whispered a few words in his ear. Zhao He listened and his expression seed more and more enlightened.
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Great!
Still, Brother Lin, youre amazing! Im going to go wash up and we can go out soon!
He just stood up before he suddenly rembered sothing and sat back, Brother Lin, we have been together for so long, and I also know that you have always been tolerant and generous. Your gentlemans bearing doesnt seem to be faked at all Why did you use such a sly trick to deal with Hu Chuan this ti?
After saying this, Zhao He was afraid that Lin Shiheng might misunderstand that he was disdaining him, so he waved his hand to explain, Im not saying that I dont agree with it, I just think With Hu Chuan being how he is, if you make a move, arent you just getting your hands dirty?
From beginning to end, I never touched Brother Hu with my own hands, so how could my hands get dirty?
Lin Shiheng looked up slightly and continued earnestly, Since I t Brother Zhao, Brother Zhao has always taken care of . Im ill, so I cant help Brother Zhao much with other matters, but I heard a few book boys ntion the old grievances between Brother Zhao and Brother Hu in the past few days, so I made my move.
Zhao He opened his eyes wide, It was actually for ?
The blue-clad scholar nodded reservedly, Didnt Brother Zhao say that we are best friends?
You have taken care of
a lot, so I would naturally want to reciprocate. How can one just take advantage but not contribute?
Having said that, he coughed a few tis with a pale face and a pair of long, light, elegant brows knitted together with a hand pressing on his chest.
Just a few days in the examination room, in the end, it still injured
a bit. Unfortunately, it is hard to find a doctor now, otherwise, it would be good to ask how to make up for it
Its okay! No problem! Ill find soone to take your pulse. Although we might not be able to get an accurate reading, prescribing a tonic recipe or making a dicinal al will still work!
Zhao He was almost moved to tears by what Lin Shiheng said before. Seeing that Brother Lin was so sincere and uncomfortable at the mont, he hurriedly patted his chest and stood up without hesitation.
Brother Lin, dont worry! Even if my family has nothing else, we would still have enough supplents! You havent eaten yet. Wait here. Ill have soone cook sothing delicious!
Lin Shiheng frowned and stood up slowly with an embarrassed expression, How can I allow this? I already shalessly stayed at Brother Zhaos house because I had nowhere else to go for the upcoming exams, but now that Ive finished the exams, I should leave. How can I continue to shalessly bother you?
The blue-clad scholar just stood up weakly but was pressed to sit down by Zhao He.
What do you an by bothering? You and I are best friends! My ho is your ho! Whats more, as Brother Lin has said, its a return favor! Brother Lin helped
vent my anger, so I will naturally repay Brother Lin as well!
Go ahead and sit down, Im going to call soone to prepare.
Lin Shiheng coughed twice in a low voice with so helplessness, Brother Zhao warmly invited , so I cant refuse again, but the food should not be too good. Especially that stead fish from Wei County, it was too much work to make last ti, so dont do it anymore.
Zhao He, who hadnt thought of stead fish at first, was reminded and imdiately said, Yes, I almost forgot! Brother Lin likes stead fish, so Ill tell them to make it. Ok, Brother Lin, you can rest, Ill tell them first. Then well go out together after eating.
Lin Shiheng nodded with a gentle smile and picked up the teapot on the table, Then I will make tea, it just so happens that the tea is almost ready.
Eh No! You dont need to!
Zhao He quickly took the teapot and looked up and down at his good-looking friend who was in poor health but was unable to help himself, Brother Lin, you are weak, how can you do this kind of work? Ill just go out and let them brew it.
He walked out after saying that, thinking quite emphatically as he went out, Brother Lin was really too polite.
After helping him so much, he still doesnt want anything
Ah, a friend like him should be treasured
Watching as Zhao He left, Lin Shiheng stood up and casually took a book from the shelf to look at.
When he sat back on the bench, he found that the bench had moved slightly.
He was still pale and with his eyes still looking at the book that he held in his left hand, then with just a slight effort from his right hand, he lifted the solid stone bench that had shifted and moved it back to its original position.
Although the hot pot base tasted delicious, the stead fish from Wei county had the best taste in terms of delicacy.
If you wanted to talk about what nourishes your body the best, naturally, you have to love what you eat.
After convincing himself, the blue-clad scholar nodded satisfactorily and read the book with peace of mind.
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The al at Zhaos house was just as delicious as Zhao He ordered it to be, without affecting at all its dicinal properties to nourish the body.
They ate to their hearts content, and when they had finished, they got up and went out together.
According to the little book boy who was the best with gossip, Hu Chuan finally invited a doctor to see him, but he only said it was because he was short of breath. Because there were so many people at that ti that everyone heard it and thought it was Hu Chuan who didnt do well in the exam before he got angry and so vomited blood. Although it was a sha to say it so frankly, it was not their own sha anyway, so the rumors were spread around quite rrily.
Spitting up blood in a fit of rage sounds pretty serious, but in fact all it only required one prescription. The book boy had heard the news that recently, Hu Chuan probably felt that his reputation has taken a hit and so started to frequent the Scholars Pavilion to discuss with other sa-ranked scholars every day.
From what Zhao He knew about this guy, he was just trying to use the title of gentle and polite for himself again.
Zhao He used to hide whenever he saw Hu Chuan, but now, it was different.
Now, he is backed by Brother Lin!
Even if he couldnt win against Hu Chuan by himself, wasnt there still Brother Lin, a man with a brilliant mind?
Zhao He, who thought he had great montum, took Lin Shiheng to a very imposing restaurant.
Brother Lin, take a look. This is the capital citys Scholars Pavilion; this place is close to where the rankings will be posted. Although it would be hard to see the rankings itself, it is a good place to wait for the release. Plus there have been many Juren waiting for the list and learned that they have passed the exam here, so this place beca even more popular among the educated.
It was just for luck.
Lin Shiheng nodded and stood at the bottom to look up at the three words inscribed on it.
The Scholars Pavilion To be able to give such a na, but also to occupy such a large area in the capital as a restaurant, it was impossible for them not to have an official backing them.
He raised his eyebrows and stepped in with Zhao He.
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In the middle of the building, so people dressed as scholars were gathering on the first floor to discuss, while so who liked quiet would choose a private room, and those that didnt like to discuss but only wanted to watch the fun, they could look down on the railing of the second floor. Looking around, it was indeed an elegant atmosphere, very much in line with the pursuit of the four gentlens scholarly aesthetic.
(TNote: the four gentlens scholarly aesthetic = Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum; every flower/plan symbolizes a few things in this. Please google for more info.)
At the mont, Hu Chuan was sitting at a table talking with a few Jurens, while he would from ti to ti glance at the people who were gathered in a discussion.
It was about to get dark, but there were still a lot of people in the building. After all, they had studied hard for many years to get to this Juren position. If they succeeded in the exam, they would be officials in the future. And the exams had just finished, so how could they not co and relax for a bit?
The reason why Hu Chuan, who had just lost face, ca out, was because of all the Jurens sitting in the Scholars Pavilion, so who must have passed. After finishing the exam, he knew that he was absolutely hopeless, but this didnt prevent him from making a few successful friends. In the future, they will beco officials, they could correspond with each other and lay a good foundation for their later life as an official.
Unlike his bloodshot eyes when he had just finished the exam, Hu Chuan was extrely energetic at the mont and spoke with the other people he t with a lot of energy.
When the others saw him, they only assud he had done well on the exam, which was why he was in such a good mood, so they were more than envious.
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The two splendidly dressed gentlen with their attendants were led in by the servant boy as they made their way up to the second floor, choosing an unoccupied spot near the railing to gaze down at the view below.
So thats who Third Brother chose?
Shen Huyang frowned slightly and looked while being a little puzzled, at the plain-faced person beneath them. From head to toe, she couldnt see anything good about Hu Chuan.
Is it really him? Why does it look like he doesnt have the air of a scholar in the slightest?
The one who stood a little taller than her, Shen Huan, laughed sowhat helplessly, If it wasnt for the fact that as soon as he was contacted by Third Brother, he imdiately got excited and went looking to et the Jurens to drag them into Third Brothers house together, I wouldnt have known his identity so quickly.
Third Elder Brothers eyes are getting worse and worse. I thought it was so remarkable person and wasted an opportunity to get out of the palace in vain.
In fact, its not bad. My people have found out that his grades are fair and he is young. He has a good reputation in Wei County. Although his character is a bit poor, at least he is usable. Whats more Isnt he recruiting Jurens everywhere? He is also a good subordinate.
Shen Huyang fixed her gaze at Hu Chuan, who had no gentlemanly appearance at all, and withdrew her eyes, He can only be called a subordinate, not a scholar.
Sister, there you go again. Then you tell , what kind of person can be regarded as a scholar?
Shen Huyang replied without hesitation: Naturally, like Grandfather, soone with talents that others cannot match.
Yes, yes The scholar three years ago was quite talented, but unfortunately, he was an old scholar in his fifties, who was already a grandfather.
Shen Huan looked even more helpless, Father said, Sisters flowering period has arrived, he knows you love talented scholars most, so this ti hes planning to choose one of the talented among the top rankings to bestow marriage.
I know.
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