Chapter 7: Qi Shao Wants to Be an Official
Due to his status, Du Tao quickly directed several servants to go on his behalf.
Your son has beaten my younger uncle, leaving him disabled and requiring care for a lifetime
What is Qi Tian like? He knows it all too well
The shouts of several servants reached his ears, and only then did Du Wenhui finally let out a sigh of relief
Qi Tian spoke contentedly from the side
Qi Tian helped Ye Xiaoli up and briefly explained the symptoms
Will it not resort to coercion to suppress others
After the matter was settled, Qi Tian immediately waved his hand, and he and Ye Xiaoli supported each other as they took Liu Ping and Yun Niang away
Qi Tian shot a glare at Liu Ping
Young master, young master! The doctor has arrived!
Now, Qi Tian represents not only the Xibo Marquisate.
Hurry up and step forward
I know this person; he is the second son of the Ye family, named Ye Xiaoli
Du Xiang has arrived
Yes, absolutely.
Qi Tian is shamelessly preparing to take advantage of the situation to secure an official position
Brother-in-law, are you really going to leave?
Du Tao looked at him with a twitch at the corner of his mouth, wondering how this kid could be so clever
No delivery
On the side, Yun Niang quickly lowered her head, avoiding eye contact, and did not dare to look at Du Tao
Indeed
Holding the IOU in his hand, Qi Tian nodded in satisfaction
I will deal with you when we get home! What are you still doing standing there? Are you going to continue embarrassing yourself here?
Yun Niang obediently followed by his side; she had been with him all day today and had already begun to slightly adapt to Qi Tian's exuberance.
Press the fingerprint
With a thud, Du Wenhui was so startled that he fell to the ground.
"Qitian, what are you all doing?"
Young master, are you going to participate in the imperial examination? You won't fall ill again, will you
Liu Ping, who was standing by, did not dare to speak earlier
"Brother-in-law, this is your medical expense"
Oh, speaking incoherently, walking unsteadily
Ah, this... doesn't that mean there will be a good show to watch
In the spirit of enjoying the spectacle without concern for the ensuing chaos, the clamor of the crowd grew increasingly louder, with each wave surpassing the last
"You worthless creature, can't your young master go out to play?"
One punch, one hundred thousand taels
Is that Du Xiang?
Du Wenhui shouted loudly
Dad! I haven't even touched him!
You few, go help the young master find the doctor
Go! Of course, go!
Liu Ping was taken aback and quickly began to observe Qi Tian
The voices of the crowd behind him, however, left Du Tao feeling as if he had a fishbone lodged in his throat
I will go buy a bag of sunflower seeds, you wait here
He is still the son-in-law of the Ye family, representing the dignity of the Ye family
Standing in place, looking left and right, unsure of what to do
Several servants were also taken aback
Before long, they all gathered together to discuss in hushed tones
Upon seeing this, Du Tao's lips twitched
When enemies meet, they are particularly hostile
Compensate them, they have been disabled. The eldest son of the esteemed Ye family will suffer for the rest of his life! Is asking you for 100,000 taels of silver too much?
Brother-in-law, the imperial examination is in half a month. Are you able to prepare for it?
His great kindness and virtue must be repaid well by Qi Tian
Du Wenhui, disregarding his dignity, quickly raised his buttocks and lay on the ground to watch Ye Xiaoli.
Brother-in-law, can you share some of this money with me
"Sure, let's write an IOU"
Their entire family earns less than 100,000 taels a year
There are still six days, just wait!
Ye Xiaoli was taken aback and quickly offered advice
Oh, I understand now. Can you count me in as well?
Ye Xiaoli scratched his head
Thank you, brother-in-law, for helping me seek justice
The crowd that had gathered to watch the event gradually dispersed as it came to a conclusion
Are you okay?
Brother-in-law, I am planning to use this money to marry your sister. Surely, you do not want to see your sister's wedding lacking in grandeur
Those in power are all like this, poor young master
What?
Qi Tian took paper and pen from the shopkeeper's desk and handed them to the two individuals
Du Tao shrank his neck in fear, not daring to say a word, and hurriedly followed his father home
Where are you going
Ye Xiaoli and Qi Tian exchanged a glance, then began to stand up and speak nonsensically, even bumping into the wall as they walked
Ye Xiaoli provided a brief explanation
Young master, you are truly remarkable
"Beast, be silent!"
Liu Ping quickly nodded, but there was a hint of worry on his face
The nobility in the capital and the provinces operates under a hereditary system, where one cannot inherit a title until their father passes away. However, there are many talented young individuals among the nobility, which is a waste to overlook. Therefore, His Majesty holds a court examination every three years, similar to the imperial examination, to assign them a position to work in, serving as a form of practical training
The award-winning actor Ye Xiaoli stood up eagerly, rubbing his hands as he spoke
In his previous life, Qi Tian was a double first-class master's degree holder, and he was very confident in his foundational knowledge
The physician has arrived, so let's quickly treat it and it will be fine
Brother-in-law, when will you come to take my sister across the threshold?
This one lying on the ground is not moving; could it be dead
Du Tao has lost interest in inquiring about the supplies and cotton
The physicians in the capital are well-informed and experienced; upon encountering such a condition, they quickly wave their hands, as it resembles those terminal illnesses described in ancient texts
Ah? Then there is no way to remedy this
In the distance, Du Tao could no longer bear to listen.
Mr. Du, you might as well incur a loss, as this illness is truly incurable. Young Master Ye has unfortunately been left with a disability, and he will occasionally suffer from episodes in the future
Brainstem injury
Du Wenhui has become numb.
Should I give it or not
Seeing that he could not resist Qi Tian, Ye Xiaoli had no choice but to nod his head
Reputation is very important for an official
Qitian is not familiar with many things about Daliang, and upon hearing new terms, he becomes interested
How about this, I will first give you 1,000 yuan as pocket money, and if I earn it back in a couple of days, I will give you some more
Du Wenhui was taken aback
Fortunately, I was stopped by Qi Tian.
What is the court examination
He is already the Chancellor, but he is concerned about his reputation both during his lifetime and after his death
Yes, lose money!
A dog looks down on people
In order to prevent this father and son from continuing to quarrel
Du Tao looked at Ye Xiaoli, who cooperatively stood up, swaying left and right, nearly toppling onto Du Tao.
This old scoundrel just wants to get rid of his own Du Tao
Alright, then I will take my leave first. I came out today just to coordinate the matters regarding the comprehensive examination, and I still have to continue being busy
Qi Tian tentatively coaxed a couple of times
How could he not see that this is purely an attempt to swindle his money
The seasoned veteran Du Tao immediately began practicing Tai Chi
Good
He holds a prestigious status and does not have much desire for money; he only seeks some funds for leisure activities.
He is a servant of the Xibo Marquisate and has never witnessed such a grand occasion before
The Ministry of Revenue has recently begun compiling the lists of nobles from various regions and has submitted the list for the imperial examination. I have also submitted mine. Would you like me to go to the Ministry of Personnel to add yours as well
Even after searching, nothing can be found; yet, the demand for money can still be high
It appears that there are signs of injury
This is the swindling technique that Qi Tian just taught him
At this moment, Ye Xiaoli suddenly reminded them that
"Something happened... help me up..."
As soon as Qi Tian saw this potbellied old fellow, he frowned
Good
Farewell, Prime Minister Du
The Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, casually sat beside and reached out for money
People are most fond of watching lively events
Du Tao immediately slapped him, causing him to see stars.
What is going on
What should be done then
"One hundred thousand taels, why don't you go and rob it?"
That is.
What is going on?
Since someone has been injured, it is imperative to provide compensation. Please allow me a few days' grace so that I can gather the necessary funds
Ye Xiaoli also nodded and then asked
Ah? Brother-in-law, what if you go up and end up failing the exam? Wouldn't that be quite embarrassing
Du Tao gritted his teeth and replied, then turned to look at his foolish son
He is one of the few scholars in the Ye residence, and he participated in the imperial examination with great ease back in the day
While saying to give, they also want to extend a few more days