"Damn Xu Erlang, there must be something wrong with him. Otherwise, Second Uncle wouldn't let me drink this damn thing since he loves me so much …" Xu Qi 'an put down the bowl and wiped away his choked tears. He looked at Xu Xinnian with a smile on his face and a curse in his heart.
"It's all Big Brother's fault. If it wasn't for his stupid idea of bringing the green tangerine back for Lingyin, I, Xu Xinnian, wouldn't have shot myself in the foot …" Xu Xinnian frowned and cursed his big brother in his heart.
The brothers lowered their heads and ate to fill their stomachs.
"Look, the two of you are suddenly in high spirits. Even your food is more delicious." Second Uncle Xu hit them when they were down and laughed heartily.
Xu Qi 'an and Xu Xinnian ignored this middle-aged man who looked honest but was actually very cunning.
When the urge to vomit was suppressed by the food, Xu Xinnian slowly exhaled and slowed down his eating.
"Qijiu, Big Brother has a question to ask."
Since the friendship between him and his little brother was in danger, Xu Qi 'an chose his words very politely.
"What is it?"
Xu Xinnian was very much like his mother, proudly raising his chin. He seemed to think of something and added, "I won't do something unreasonable."
For example, where was Big Brother's Diao Chan.
Xu Qi 'an had long forgotten about this small matter. Because Fu Xiang was very satisfied with the strength of his waist, Xu Baimuo was very confident in his own ability. Gradually, he put this idea to the back of his mind.
"You read the history books. Do you know that the Yuanjing Emperor once abolished the Empress?" Xu Qi 'an asked.
"Ah!" Xu Pingzhi knocked his chopsticks on the edge of the bowl and warned, "Although you are at home, you still have to call him His Majesty. It's a habit so that you don't blurt it out and cause trouble outside."
Yuanjing was the era name.
It was disrespectful to address the Emperor by his era name, just like how many people in the Jianghu liked to address Wei Yuan as Wei Qingyi.
"The Yuanjing Emperor abolished the Empress. I know. I heard that it was quite a big deal at the time." Xu Erlang said.
"Eh, you …" The second uncle Xu looked at his son.
However, his nephew and son tacitly ignored him and continued their conversation.
"Why did you abolish the Empress?"
"I don't know. It's not recorded in the history books, but it was quite a big deal at that time. All the civil and military officials in the court are remonstrating to the death. The censors and officials are jumping up and down. They want nothing more than to crawl on top of the Yuanjing Emperor's head and piss and defecate on it. "Xu Xinnian picked up some food with his chopsticks and ate as he spoke.
"In the end, she was remonstrated to death. Although the Empress was not deposed, the Empress was banished to the Cold Palace and only came out in the 14th year of Yuanjing."
Usually, the Emperor's every word and action, as well as the Emperor's behavior in the court, would be recorded by the historian.
In the first few years of the Yuanjing Emperor's cultivation, the historian's record was: The Emperor cultivated and neglected the court!
After reading it, the Yuanjing Emperor was furious and asked the historian to change it. The historian would rather die than submit, even at the cost of 404. However, after three people were caned and one person was removed from office, the historian bent their knees in humiliation and changed it to:
The Emperor cultivated and did not neglect the court.
However, a few years later, when the later generations rewrote this history, the Yuanjing Emperor would most likely be beaten back to his original state, or even discredited.
"Then how did he get released later?"
At that time, Xu Qi 'an was too embarrassed to ask Huaiqing. After all, it was an unbearable experience for her parents. But then again, whose parents did not want to get divorced?
"That year, Wei Yuan defeated the northern barbarians and returned triumphantly. The Yuanjing Emperor pardoned the world and also pardoned the Empress." Xu Xinnian said.
"No wonder the 13th year of Yuanjing sounds so familiar. It turns out that Wei Yuan became famous overnight … Sorry, Duke Wei, I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you."
It turned out that it was the year when Wei Yuan first showed his outstanding talent. On the way to Yunzhou, Number Four once said that in the 13th year of Yuanjing, after the autumn harvest, Wei Yuan was ordered to lead the army in the north. It only took him one and a half months to defeat the cavalry of the northern barbarians.
No wonder Huaiqing became Wei Yuan's disciple. It turned out that the Empress was also indebted to Wei Yuan … Xu Qi 'an suddenly understood.
Although he did not understand the reason for the abolition of the Empress, it was not a total loss.
At least the famous detective Xu Baihuo could infer that even if the Empress made a mistake, it was not a serious one. Otherwise, the Yuanjing Emperor would not have pardoned the Empress.
"Ning Yan, if you have time after lunch, go and answer the bell."
Aunt's attitude was incompatible with her unlucky nephew, but she was not polite when she ordered people around.
There were only two or three books on the basic knowledge, and they could not be learned in a day. In addition, children were naughty by nature, so it may not be good to be confined in the classroom for a whole day.
So it usually ended at a quarter past noon (12: 15 noon).
"Why don't I go to the library?" Xu Qi 'an evaded.
"I have to study in the study in the afternoon." Aunt said unhappily, "I asked you to do something, but you made excuses."
Xu Qi 'an squinted at her, "Aunt, give me back the silk."
Aunt squeezed out a beautiful smile, "Ah, Ning Yan, we are a family. Come, eat. Aunt will give you a piece of chicken."
Since Xu Qi 'an was promoted and bought a new house, Aunt couldn't stand up straight in front of him. She couldn't even speak with confidence.
After Xu Qi 'an asked for the address, he said, "Sister Lingyue, come with me. I can take you two sisters for a walk in the inner city. Buy some jewelry or something. "
When Aunt heard this, she said, "Ning Yan, why don't Aunt come with us?"
You just want to cheat me of my money … Xu Qi 'an looked at Aunt's beautiful face with doubt, "Okay, but I won't buy jewelry."
This brat is so fussy … Aunt's face was stiff, "I won't go."
"Second Uncle, look, Aunt is trying to take advantage of me. It's a pity that I haven't married a wife. I have to save money to marry a wife." Xu Qi 'an immediately complained.
Second Uncle Xu said helplessly, "Didn't I just give you fifty taels?"
"You still have the face to mention the fifty taels." Aunt angrily hit the table, "Where did you get so much money? It was given by someone. "
Xu Qi 'an understood. No wonder Second Uncle was in a bad mood today. It turned out that his private money was confiscated by Aunt … But you can't vent your anger on me.
He complained in his heart.
…
Clear Cloud Hall.
The name Clear Cloud Hall had two meanings. First, it meant to rise rapidly. Second, it was to ride on the popularity of the Clear Cloud Mountain outside the capital.
The owner of the private school was an old scholar named Li Bingyi. He was fifty years old and his eyes were starting to blur. Because of this, he lowered himself to teach children.
The tuition was very expensive. It was paid every three months.
Old Teacher Li Bingyi had a rule. If there was a scholar in the family, the tuition would be reduced by half. If there was an official in the family, the tuition would be reduced by half.
Of course, the premise was that they were civil officials, except for military officers.
With this rule, Old Mister Li Bingyi built Clear Cloud Hall into an "aristocratic primary school". Those wealthy families found this rule interesting and highlighted their own sense of superiority. In addition, Old Mister Li Bingyi was really good at teaching.
Therefore, rich families who did not have time to teach their children were willing to send their children to Clear Cloud Hall.
A few months ago, Old Teacher Li Bingyi met his lifelong enemy. She was the most difficult student in his life.
"Xu Lingyin, stand up!"
On the podium, Mr. Li grabbed a bamboo stick and knocked on the table.
There were more than twenty children sitting in the hall. In the east corner, a girl with a bun stood up obediently.
Her facial features were sparse. Her round face was like a bun, and her eyes were bright and full of spirit.
"Recite the Three Character Classic." Old Teacher Li sat cross-legged and calmly ordered.
"At the beginning of man, his nature is good, similar …"
At this point, the girl was stuck.
Old Teacher Li was used to it and did not get angry. He pinched his eyebrows and sighed, "Why do you still only know these three sentences after half a month?"
This kind of stupid child was not worth getting angry at.
Xu Lingyin said in a sweet voice, "My father said, 'One Skill to Eat Everything'."
'One Skill to Eat Everything' was used here … 'Old Teacher Li was stunned. He remembered that this child's father was a coarse Warrior, so he was not angry anymore.
"You read the loudest every day. You have no problem learning. Why can't you recite when I ask you to? The Sage said, 'Study things to gain knowledge.' Have you ever reflected on yourself? "
Xu Lingyin was confused. "Sir only taught me three sentences."
The whole hall burst into laughter.
Old Teacher Li waved his hand tiredly. "Sit down."
In this child's family, only her second brother was a scholar, and he was a student of Yunlu Academy. He really did not know what kind of environment and education had brought up these two children who were so different from each other.
Old Teacher Li tilted his head and looked at the water. It was time for lunch. He coughed and said, "You have half an hour to eat. Remember, don't talk while eating."
After saying that, he left the hall and went to the backyard to enjoy lunch.
The children were suddenly free, laughing and joking as they took out their food from their small cloth bags.
Xu Lingyin's lunch today was especially sumptuous. There were crystal dumplings, fragrant plum pancakes, fish meatballs, and a few top-grade pastries from Osmanthus Restaurant.
Her food was two to three times the amount of the other children.
Xu Lingyin placed her food in a ceremonial manner and swallowed her saliva. She had been thinking about the food in her cloth bag the whole morning.
In the entire school, there was no meal more sumptuous or expensive than Xu Lingyin's. Of course, there was a reason why Xu Lingyin's lunch was so sumptuous.
Yesterday was the day of Xu Dalang's condolences. The Xu Residence had purchased a large amount of top-grade ingredients in preparation for a grand funeral.
Who knew that Xu Dalang would return? After entertaining the Xu family, there was still a lot of delicious food left.
"I'll take your food."
A chubby boy walked to Xu Lingyin's desk and looked down at her arrogantly.
The chubby boy was the king of the children in the school. He was the tallest and strongest. He was seven years older than Xu Lingyin.
Not only was he the tallest and strongest, but his family background was also the most profound. His parents were not special, but his great uncle was a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Appointments.
The Ministry of Appointments was publicly recognized as the head of the six ministries, and the Appointments Department was responsible for appointing officials. Among the four departments of the Ministry of Appointments, only the examination company could compare to the Appointments Department.
"Not giving!"
Xu Lingyin protected her food and glared at him fiercely.
"You want to get beaten again?" The chubby boy glared at her.
He was the one who had stolen Xu Lingyin's bracelet. The little girl had not given it to him at first, but he had pushed her to the ground and beaten her twice before forcefully taking it away.
This very stupid girl did not cry or make a fuss. It was as if it was not a big deal if the bracelet was gone.
After the chubby boy returned home, he lied to his mother that he had picked up the bracelet. His mother was very happy because the bracelet had been sold for eight taels of silver at the pawn shop.
Later, the stupid girl's mother rushed to the school to argue, but because Xu Lingyin did not point it out, the fierce mother was stopped by the teacher.
Thus, the chubby boy knew that it was okay to steal this "classmate's" bracelet. Not only would he get money, but he would also not be punished by the adults.
In the first few days, he had been staring at Xu Lingyin's wrist, but after that beating, she did not wear the bracelet anymore.
This stupid girl was very easy to bully, but she had not been worth bullying before. This time was different. The chubby boy recognized at a glance that it was a pastry from Osmanthus Restaurant. He had eaten it there before, and it was very delicious.
If the chubby boy wanted to eat her food, he had to eat it. All the children in the school were afraid of him, and no one dared to disobey him.
"Go away!"
Xu Lingyin roared. She glared at him and bared her teeth, like a little beast protecting its food.
The chubby boy was stunned. He did not expect that this stupid girl who was easy to bully would suddenly become tough and dare to be fierce to him.
He was enraged.
"You're courting death."
He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and used all his strength to hit Xu Lingyin's head twice.
Xu Lingyin held her head in pain.
The chubby boy pushed her hard, causing her to fall to the ground. He happily snatched the pastry from the box and proudly said,
"If you had known earlier, you wouldn't have suffered so much. Do you still have such delicious food at home? If you do, you can bring it over tomorrow. "
He went back to his seat valiantly and in high spirits.
The children at the side watched this scene with envy. If they had joined in just now, they would have delicious food now.
Xu Lingyin fell into an unprecedented rage in her six years of life.
She quietly got up and did not speak. She lowered her head and walked to Mr. Li's podium. She grabbed the hard and heavy bamboo stick.
"She wants to hit you with Mr. Li's bamboo stick."
Behind the chubby boy, a child used his shoulder to remind him.
The chubby boy looked up and saw the girl who would not make a sound even if she was bullied. She raised the bamboo stick high, and her small chest exploded with a loud, energetic "Ah!"
Bang!
The bamboo stick ruthlessly hit the chubby boy's skull. The force was so great that it broke.
The chubby boy's eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness. He fell on his back, with the pastry still in his mouth.
The web between Xu Lingyin's thumb and forefinger was red from the force of the bamboo stick.
The children in the classroom were shocked. Some were afraid, and some were at a loss. But there were also some quick-witted children who ran to the backyard to find Mr. Li.
Mr. Li was eating with his wife, and two maids were standing on the side.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Li … That stupid girl killed someone." A boy ran in, panting, and shouted with all his might.
Li Bingyi was a scholar, and he was calm. He frowned and asked, "What happened?"
"Stupid girl. She killed the fat boy with your bamboo stick." The boy pointed outside while pretending to be angry.
"I'll go take a look." Mr. Li put down his bowl and chopsticks, got up, and led the boy back to the classroom.
Passing through the inner courtyard and into the main hall, Mr. Li saw a group of children surrounding the chubby boy. The chubby boy was sprawled on the ground, and he did not know if he was dead or alive.
He was shocked, and went to the inner courtyard to ask his wife to take care of the chubby boy. He did not have time to deal with Xu Lingyin, and sent someone to the nearest clinic to find a doctor.
Fortunately, the classroom was in a good location, and the clinic was not far. The doctor soon arrived.
The doctor came over, and after checking, his face was serious. "There is no danger to his life, but he will need to rest in bed for a few days."
Mr. Li was relieved.
"How did this child get hurt?" the doctor asked.
"A child's play …"
"Children playing around, how could they be so heavy-handed?"
Mr. Li could no longer suppress his anger. He grabbed Xu Lingyin by the collar, and dragged her over. He shouted angrily, "Xu Lingyin, why did you hurt your classmate?"
Xu Lingyin said loudly, "He stole my food."
Mr. Li was even angrier. "You almost beat him to death for this?"
Xu Lingyin said stubbornly, "He stole my food."
This stupid and stubborn girl made Mr. Li very angry. Just as he was about to scold her, a shout came from outside.
"Where is my young master? Who bullied my young master?"
Two strong servants rushed in.
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