Chapter 6, the bandits' household also has no surplus grain

At the moment he saw the girl, Li Yi's expression changed dramatically. He involuntarily took two steps back, looking at her with a face full of vigilance, and said, "You... what do you want to do?"

The girl in the white outfit looked at the old man with pride and said, "Of course, just look at who was chosen..."

In this way, at least the written language of this world is no longer a challenge for him

The old man was dressed in a plain garment, his body appeared frail, and his face was lined with deep wrinkles, yet he looked rather kind as he squinted his eyes to observe him

It seems that the idea of retiring from now on needs to be reconsidered; at the very least, the issue of food must be resolved first. As a qualified foodie, Li Yi feels that drinking such thin porridge all day long would drive him crazy

He is all set to retire and enjoy his old age, who would want to engage in such a boring activity

At the very least, one can recite poetry and flirt with young girls... Of course, these matters can only be contemplated for now; otherwise, his fate may end up like that unprovoked wooden table from last night.

After consuming a bowl of thin porridge, at the very least, the feeling of hunger has diminished, and Li Yi's spirits have improved slightly

Miss Er! In the moment when Li Yi was lost in thought, the young maid inadvertently turned her head and suddenly bowed towards the direction of the door.

The young girl felt a bit shy under his gaze, taking a step back, and said in a soft voice: "Young master, there is none left..."

Good, good!

Cough... cough..." The old man scrutinized for a long time, and finally a look of satisfaction appeared in his murky eyes. He nodded and said: "Scholars are good, scholars are indeed good..."

"Listen to your second uncle," said a woman named Liu Ruyi softly

His current situation is entirely due to this devilish girl

Li Yi's expression changed slightly upon hearing this; the life here was somewhat different from what he had imagined

... ...

It has been proven that thin porridge is still porridge; for Li Yi, who is so hungry that his front and back are pressed together, this is not just porridge, it is life

"Do you usually eat this?" Li Yi asked the young maid with some uncertainty

Li Yi instinctively turned around and saw a beautiful young girl dressed in a white athletic outfit walking in from outside

Teacher

Li Yi maintained a sufficient level of vigilance towards this old man in his heart. In his view, any elderly person who appeared kind and benevolent could potentially be a madman who would, at any moment, call someone over to capture him and roast him over a fire.

Li Yi surprisingly felt that this was the best porridge he had ever had in his life

I almost got tricked to death by that old guy I encountered before; his way of thinking is unlikely to change in the short term

Although he did not intend to pursue the path of the imperial examination, Li Yi also did not want to be illiterate, otherwise, it would truly be a waste of his handsome face

... ...

Li Yi would never forget how this woman, sitting on horseback, waved her hand at those fierce bandits, and then—his tragic life began

The young maid nodded, completely shattering Li Yi's hopes

How could it be like now, not only having a place to live, porridge to drink, a beautiful wife, but also maidservants to command, so for this young girl, Li Yi should actually... ? ... thank her

On the tray, there is a solitary porcelain bowl.

In the long river of history, Li Yi could not find any familiar elements related to memory, unfamiliar state names he had never heard of, unfamiliar major events, and the historical wheel that had begun to veer off course at some unknown point in time

I once thought that all historical trajectories were within my control, perhaps I could cling to a certain immensely powerful figure, and my future success would be assured. Now, all of this has turned into a fleeting illusion

Now, he only hopes to be a quiet youth who enjoys watching the world go by. After resolving his food concerns, he can retire and live a peaceful life, spending his days on a few hills...

This handsome appearance is far superior to that of the distant nephew of the second brother's wife. Tsk tsk, he is still a scholar... Our village is in dire need of scholars. The old man seemed quite satisfied with his first impression of Li Yi, murmuring: "What good is there in fighting and killing all day? It is utterly crude and unrefined, utterly crude and unrefined... Back in the day, your great-grandfather was also a scholar, yet this bunch of unworthy fellows has not inherited any of his talents at all..."

In this light, Li Yi felt that the girl before him was not as detestable as he had initially thought

The young girl had a delicate and charming appearance, rivaling even the stunning women that Li Yi had encountered the previous night. Dressed in a form-fitting white outfit, her figure was accentuated even more. Observing Li Yi's actions and expressions, the girl regarded him with a hint of disdain in her eyes.

Just now, he did not feel anything related to the *picture* book. When the young maid stood in front of him holding a tray, Li Yi suddenly felt an unbearable hunger in his stomach, as if he had not eaten anything since yesterday morning. When he looked over, he was momentarily taken aback.

The old man laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said: "Mr. Qin from the school broke his leg a few months ago, and it seems he will never be able to stand up again. The little ones are making a fuss in the village all day long, which is quite bothersome for me. This is just right; we at Liuye Village do not keep idle people. It would be good for him to go to the school and be a teacher, so those little ones won't be constantly hovering in front of me."

Li Yi has already discovered that any book he touches with his hands can immediately appear in his mind, and he is able to grasp the content of the book in a very short time, with a remarkably strong memory.

I had thought that from now on I could live a happy life without worries about food and clothing, but it seems that even the bandits have no surplus food now

In the bowl, there is congee, with only a few discernible grains of rice at the bottom, so thin that it can even reflect Li Yi's handsome face.

If it were not for her, Li Yi would likely still be chased by those two big men to be tied up and burned alive, or he might be in some wilderness suffering from hunger and worrying about books, perhaps also contemplating where to spend the night without being taken away by wolves

This matter is related to oneself, yet a decision was made so hastily without even asking if one has any opinions

Son-in-law, it is time to eat

It is astonishing that it has been fabricated

After two mouthfuls, the porridge in the bowl was already nearly finished. Li Yi set down the bowl and looked eagerly at the young maid.

Until now, there is still a faint pain in the area of his lower abdomen

This is not a deviation; it is clearly two carriages heading in different directions.

Li Yi stood there in a daze, feeling as if he had been treated like air, his sense of existence diminished to the lowest point

The round, slightly chubby face of a young maid appeared before Li Yi at the right moment

The only thing that provided him with a slight sense of comfort was that the traveler still enjoyed certain benefits, after all, his mind was filled with the entirety of a provincial library's collection. Although most of that knowledge was of little use in this world, there was one function that made him very satisfied

Li Yi was still lost in a beautiful daydream when he saw the woman named Liu Ruyi, whom he had met the night before and who was also his nominal wife, entering with a stooped old man with gray hair.