Chapter 004: The Charm of That Fall

Just as everything was settled, a maid said, "Madam is here, Madam, please take a look at what has happened to the young master."

It seems that now you can only go boating, but fortunately, there are still three years left. During this time, you should practice swimming well.

Er Bao and Xin Lao San hurriedly stepped forward to support Qin Guan, but when they turned him over, they were both startled. Qin Guan had a bump on his forehead, bruised and swollen, and his eyes were closed; he had fainted.

Inside the carriage, Zheng Da was still complaining about Qin Guan

The sound of rustling... ...

Qin Guan naturally did not dare to speak

Upon hearing the steward's instructions, the crowd felt a sense of assurance. Two servants carried Qin Guan and placed him in a room. Qin Guan only felt himself being gently lifted and laid on the bed, all the while keeping his eyes closed, pretending to be faint.

Er Bao stepped forward and knocked vigorously on the courtyard door, producing a series of loud bangs, while shouting, "Xin Laosan, open the door, the second young master has returned, open the door."

A crowd of people rushed in from the front yard, with the shouts of men and the screams of women creating a chaotic scene. The porch became exceedingly noisy, "Oh dear, what happened? Is Second Master alright?"

He now returns to that so-called Qin residence, where he does not recognize anyone. This is quite different from the outside; he fears that he will be exposed within an hour.

Qin Guan could only feel an excruciating pain, as he closed his eyes and lay face down on the ground in a spread-eagle position, one foot still hanging over the threshold, a typical posture reminiscent of Stephen Chow, striking a rather extravagant pose

Qin Guan felt someone groping him, and a slightly hurried middle-aged woman's voice sounded beside him, "Guan'er, Guan'er, what is wrong with you"

After a while, footsteps were heard again outside the door, and someone called out: "Madam, Doctor Jin has arrived."

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The fat man was chattering away, but Qin Guan paid him no mind. He was not concerned about matters three years down the line; what he was focused on was how to get through the next two days.

Although Liu Chunyan usually appears gentle and refined, he is actually quite calculating. His family is at odds with yours in the officialdom, constantly belittling you. Your reputation as a wastrel is partly attributed to his words.

Madam Qin held Qin Guan's hand and murmured, "Guan'er, you must not get into any trouble. Your father and brother are not at home, and you spend your days idly wandering about. I cannot bear to scold you, yet how could you have encountered such an unwarranted disaster? You must be careful not to harm your mind."

Please come in quickly

Er Bao blinked and said, "Today, the young master is attending a poetry meeting..." Er Bao then relayed the news he had heard today, mentioning how the young master was mocked by the students at the poetry meeting, how he made a bet with someone to take the scholar examination, and shared the information in a mix of guessing and speculation.

Butler, quickly send someone to find the doctor, specifically Dr. Jin

Clap clap.

Er Bao followed Qin Guan closely. On the way back from the poetry meeting, the young master listened to the incessant chatter of the chubby Zheng Da outside the carriage. Naturally, he knew that the young master had been mocked and ostracized at the poetry meeting, which left him in a bad mood. Moreover, he had been pressured into making a bet regarding the imperial examination for scholars. Was it really possible for the young master to succeed in that? If he failed, he would undoubtedly become a laughingstock in Hangzhou. Thus, the young master remained sullen throughout the journey.

Qin Guan came on foot, but returned by horse-drawn carriage

Quickly call the doctor

Qin Guan thought to himself, this must be my home, it is quite spacious

Looking up, one sees a tall gatehouse with a red lacquered door adorned with numerous brass knobs. At the entrance, two stone lions are placed, and the walls of the gatehouse are intricately carved. The carvings on the roof are even more exquisite and beautiful, with a lantern hanging on each side. Above the gatehouse, there is a plaque inscribed with the two large characters "Qinfu".

Old Man Xin shouted loudly, "Come quickly, the young master has fainted."

"Young Master, what is wrong with you?" The startled voice of Er Bao rang in my ears

As for the second child, he naturally does not have the qualification to get on the carriage and can only walk below. Fortunately, he has Zheng Da's attendant accompanying him on the way.

Why does the child appear to be in a daze

At this moment, a mature voice reprimanded, "What is all this chaos? Qin An, Qin Le, you two carry the young master back to his room and settle him down. Qin Xi, go and invite Doctor Jin, tell him that the young master has hit his head and fainted, and ask him to come quickly to our residence to provide treatment"

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Qin Guan's mind, and an idea emerged.

Following the second child inside, I lifted my leg to step over the tall threshold, and I had only one feeling: goodness gracious, the threshold was at least 1 foot high, and those who are not agile must be cautious.

Qin Guan dismounted, bid farewell to Zheng Da, and watched the horse-drawn carriage disappear into the distance before he slowly made his way towards the grand entrance of the mansion

With a loud clatter, the second door swung open, revealing a man in his forties dressed in blue servant attire. Upon seeing Qin Guan, he quickly bent down with a smiling face and said, "Second Master has returned, and today is indeed not late"

Qin Guan's head heavily struck the blue brick ground, producing a sound of "pa".

Qin Guan was taken aback; he had not yet devised any countermeasures, yet here he was at home. Now, even if he wanted to run away, it was no longer possible.

At that moment, the carriage came to a stop, and Erbao shouted from outside, "Young Master, we have arrived home"

The second treasure glanced at the displeased expression of Qin Guan and scolded the doorman, "You talk too much."

The tall courtyard walls extend outward, approximately two meters high, topped with black tiles, and the wall is constructed in a wavy pattern with varying heights.

Madam Qin then noticed Er Bao, who was standing behind, and asked in a deep voice: "Er Bao, what exactly happened? Why did your young master get injured?"

The second treasure was already so frightened that his face turned pale. Upon hearing the lady's question, he immediately stood up and knelt down, stammering: "When he entered, the second young master appeared dazed, and in a moment of inattention, he tripped over the threshold and bumped his head."

Tap tap

Brother Shaoyou, you should not have agreed to that Qian Mao. That fellow is full of malice, and you must be careful with your words in daily conversations to avoid falling into his trap

How about spending a couple of days outside, I won't be going.

It must be said that Qin Guan is quite harsh on himself; this fall was undoubtedly severe, and he still feels somewhat dazed at this moment

A voice came from within the courtyard, approaching rapidly

At this moment, the lady spoke again, "Er Bao, you have not taken good care of the young master. Someone, take him out and give him ten strokes as a warning to others."

This carriage belongs to Zheng Da, and the interior is quite spacious; both Qin Guan and Zheng Da sitting inside do not feel cramped at all. The decoration is very luxurious, with brocade blankets laid on the floor, making it quite comfortable to sit without any jolting. Zheng Da even magically took out a plate of dried fruits from a nearby box.

Qin Guan closed his eyes and listened, secretly mocking in his heart, what is being ridiculed by others, how about I ridicule them all instead

Cuckoo, please inform the lady. By the way, regarding the old lady, if it can be kept a secret, do not mention it for now. You all know that the old lady is most fond of the second young master, so do not let her worry, lest other issues arise.

Here it comes, here it comes

The butler replied, "Madam, someone has already been sent to call for you"

As he stepped over the threshold, Qin Guan's right foot moved past, but his left foot inadvertently caught on the threshold, causing him to lurch forward and fall to the ground.

Qin Guan observed a moment of silence for Er Bao, thinking to himself, "Er Bao, do not blame me for your plight. Endure it for now, and I will make it up to you later."

It is also my fault; I should not have invited you to see the courtesan. Alas, why are you still betting with Qian Mao on the imperial examination? Becoming a scholar is not that easy. I was whipped by my father for three years, and after hiring renowned teachers for guidance and offering gifts to facilitate connections, I barely managed to pass the examination.

Ah ... ...