After the disaster, the order in the city gradually returned to normal. Gaoming City was promoted before leaving office. It changed its previous decadence and began to rectify the public security under its rule, declared money and grain to Shangfeng to repair the city walls. At the same time, it organized chambers of commerce and gentry to provide relief to the victims, and made a look of a diligent and loving parent-official official.

As the security in the city improved rapidly, Chen Xi started to attend classes at the school every day, walking between the school, the pharmacy and his home, at three points and one line. Every day, in addition to memorizing books and writing eight-part articles, he wrote eight-part articles every day.

The homework every night is either writing a four-book article or a five-scripture article. It is a must-take the exam for the college entrance examination, but the knowledge involved is more broad.

Feng Huaqi tried every means to find a book to make up for Chen Xi, and prepared to pass a year to let him memorize some of the classics to handle the exam.

In this way, Chen Xi has the opportunity to be lazy.

He basically memorizes these books once and then memorizes them. When he turns around and recites them, he just needs to shake his head and wander around in peace and contentment.

At the end of August, Gaomingcheng, the prefect of Tingzhou, and He Yingsheng, the prefect of Changting County, stepped down one after another. Gao Chong and others left Tingzhou Prefecture. A group of officials in the city lacked two of the leaders and were much more at peace.

August 29th, the school is closed.

Chen Xi woke up after taking a nap in the afternoon and was warming up the pharmacy. Lin Dai hurriedly ran up and said, "Hey, mom, let me go down, someone will look for you."

Chen Xi was a little surprised and came downstairs. As soon as he stepped into the front hall, he saw Su Tong waiting for him at the door.

Chen Xi felt that every time he saw Su Tong, he would have bad luck. This time the flood started with Su Tong. After that, the two of them had never met again. Now he actually came to invite him to the door.

"Yanwa, don't go out too long. You must come back before dark."

Although Zhou always called Chen Xi a "wild" personality, she asked Hui Niang, who said that if Chen Xi wanted Chen Xi to be appreciated by the examiners in the future college examination, it was essential to participate in some literary associations, in addition to enhancing communication, it was also to establish an image in front of scholars... The examiners' examination of candidates' talents and moral qualities mostly comes from this.

Chen Xi walked up to see the etiquette and felt a little embarrassed: "Young Master Su, I want to review my books and prepare for the exam today. There will be a school for the public school before the end of the year. I want..."

"Brother Shen, this is yours. If you study all day long, you will only become a nerd." Su Tong warned seriously, "The results of the last time have just been announced. Why bother to worry about the next time? There are many exams every year. Brother Shen should go out for more and more experiences."

After hearing this, Zhou couldn't help but exclaim: "Oh, silly, look how good Mr. Su said... Go quickly. The city is in chaos after nightfall these days, don't delay the curfew."

Although the flood receded, some of the city walls fell and are still under renovation. In order to prevent bandits, the government will impose a curfew at night.

At the first update, the rooster crows five drums will be set up at the intersection of the main streets. If someone passes, the least they will be blocked, and the worst will be imprisoned for a few days, or even treated as a bandit.

Originally, he said that he would come back before dark, but Su Tong said something and asked Zhou to change his words to come back before the curfew. Chen Xi did not expect that my mother's will was so unstable.

Just when Shen Xi was in a dilemma, another person came in at the door of the shop, but Su Tong's best friend Zheng Qian.

Zheng Qian was originally coming in to urge him. When he saw Xie Yuner in the door, his eyes suddenly looked straight.

"Brother Shen, why don't you leave quickly? There are a few of the people who are invited today who are good at learning. They are quite appreciating your poems and want to discuss them with you." Su Tong said with a smile.

Chen Xi then came out with Su Tong and Zheng Qian. As soon as Zheng Qian went out, he pointed inside and asked, "Young Master Chen, is the one inside... Sister Ling?"

Chen Xi shook his head impatiently, and was secretly annoyed in his heart. Zheng Qian, the guy "a toad wants to eat swan meat", actually started to think of Xie Yuner. However, Su Tong waved his hand: "Brother Zheng. This is yours. Even our famous goddess doctor, Miss Xie, doesn't know about it?"

Zheng Qian had a slight surprise on his face: "It turns out that this is Doctor Xie. Recently, I have always heard people mention it. So it's so dignified and elegant."

Chen Xi thought to himself that what Zheng Qian originally wanted to say must not be a good thing, but he just turned around and said something about "dignity and elegance". He might have any dirty thoughts in his heart.

Because during this disaster relief, Xie Yuner came forward as a special doctor in the Chamber of Commerce to treat the disease and save people. Xie Yuner did not have the airs of a lady, and did it himself when treating patients. There were countless living people, praised the people and made her famous. Not only did she praise her medical ethics, but she also praised her appearance and temperament. Even Zheng Qian, who doesn't like to go out very much, has heard of it.

Su Tong sighed: "Who can marry Miss Xie in the future is really a blessing. Unfortunately, this kind of lady from a big family cannot be a concubine... Brother Zheng, you and I have no chance."

Chen Xi couldn't listen and asked, "Brother Su, Brother Zheng, where are we going?"

"Where can you go? Of course, I went to the Jiaofang to meet Miss Xier. Today I am working for my brother. Please enjoy it... Haha, the group of people named Gao finally got out. From now on, the world is peaceful in Tingzhou Prefecture. Who dares to face me?"

Su Tong's tone was arrogant because the Su family had close relatives who served as officials in the government office. Only top yamen like Gao Chong did not take him seriously. If it were someone who had a conflict with him on the street, Su Tong would not be polite.

This is the power field. Those who are bullied will bully the weak in a more cruel way.

From top to bottom, there is a model of upward action and downward action. Corrupt officials are rampant and do not blame officials for being honest and self-confident. It can only be said that there is no clear stream in the turbid stream.

"Brother Su, didn't you say you would hold a literary meeting and talk about poetry with others?" Chen Xi frowned.

Su Tong smiled and said, "It's true that talking about poetry is true, but not with those talented men, but with beautiful women. Does Brother Shen think that Fengyue and Hongcui don't understand poetry? If they write poetry, they may have more charm than scholars like you and me. Let's leave soon, otherwise, when they arrive before the curfew, the banquet will not be able to be full."

Chen Xi looked at the sky and it was almost an hour before it was dark. Even if it was more than half an hour before the curfew, it was only two hours before and after. It was really difficult to make Su Tong, Zheng Qian and others "enjoy the fun" during this period.

The group arrived at the gate of Jiaofangsi, and some people had already gathered here.

These people didn't go in because they needed to pay rewards when they entered the door. They were invited and did not want to spend money in vain, so they had to wait for Su Tong and Zheng Qian to arrive.

These scholars will not feel ashamed at the entrance of Jiaofangsi. If you can come to such a place, you can only have money. You must have status and status. To outsiders, Jiaofangsi is a "elegant" place. Those who can come will not be rich, but most of them are poor. Being invited to the meeting is an honor.

"Everyone, what are you waiting for? I'm afraid the girls inside are waiting anxiously!"

Su Tong was full of energy. Now no one in the city dared not to give him face anymore, so Jiaofangsi became his place and came here in the future. I believe even the girls inside would look up to him. Chen Xi said, "Brother Su, I remember that there is something going on at home, so I'm busy going back..."

Before Chen Xi finished speaking, Su Tong laughed: "Brother Shen, do you want to use such an excuse to escape? Brother Wei heard some rumors that it was that Miss Xier even took her dowry to ask you to paint. Could it be that Brother Shen was afraid that she would make things difficult for you?"

Chen Xi thought that Xier was also looking for excuses that she was extremely clever.

If the ornaments are sent to the pawn shop, there is a chance to redeem them. She can be "justified" when she wears them again in the future. Furthermore, Xier said that she was so poor that she even used the ornaments, she could deceive Su Tong to give more rewards. In Shen Xi's opinion, Xier happened to take advantage of the man's good face and sympathy and found a reason for her to make money.

"I'm not afraid of her making things difficult for me, but I'm afraid that she will make things difficult for me when she sees me." Chen Xidao.

"Haha, Brother Shen is so worried. Miss Xier is not only talented and beautiful, but also hard to know how to be well-educated. Today, Brother Youwei is the boss, and he will ask her to toast you a cup of tea and let you go. What do you think?"

Chen Xi thought that even if Xier had a certain background, she would not show it in front of many scholars in a place like Jiaofangsi.

Otherwise, how could she be her "top courtesan"?

Entering inside, it was still the last banquet living room, but the decorations inside were completely renewed, and Yu Niang's words were a little close: "...Young Master Su just enjoys it, Xier is dressing up, and Miss Bixuan will come here today, whether to play the piano and listen to music or recite poems. It depends on the meaning of Mr. Su and others."

Sitting down, serving fragrant tea, Su Tong was in a great mood after drinking tea.

Zheng Qian said to the scholars next to him: "Our new magistrate of Tingzhou Prefecture is a nemesis of Prince Su. In the future, if you need to take care of Tingzhou Prefecture, please tell me."

The scholars present were all excited.

They had seen Gao Chong, Mr. He and others showing off their power in the past. Now that Su Tong is in power, they can follow Su Tong as "uncle" from now on.

Su Tong smiled and waved his hand: "You can't say that. I haven't visited this uncle yet. Besides, as a junior, you can't always cause trouble for the elders."

This is quite pertinent.

In Shen Xi's opinion, although Su Tong has many problems, one thing is good, that is, he values ​​friendship and others treat him with sincerity, and he will treat others with sincerity.

While talking, the hall door opened. Xier and a few girls Chen Xi had never seen before came in. A group of Yingying Yanyans directly approached the desk table, and Tingting saluted.

"Young Master Su hasn't come for a long time, but I want to be a damn family." Xier's face was so cute, but Chen Xi was unwilling to appreciate her charming attitude, and her eyes couldn't help but fall on the other person's head.

This girl was quite bold and actually brought the stairs from Chenxi's bed. The shape was exactly the same. She said that it was not Chenxi who stole it. But she was wearing it openly, as if she was deliberately demonstrating against Chenxi.

Su Tong exclaimed: "Why is Miss Xier so bright and charming when she meets her today? Come on, sit down and have a glass of water and wine with us first."

Xier was stared at by Chen Xi's eyes and responded with a look of "What can you do to me?" Then she sat down and leaned against Chen Xi, as if she was afraid that Chen Xi would not be able to see the shaking on her head.

"Young Master Su, the reward you gave me last time, I redeem Bu Yao. I am here to thank Mr. Su this time."

Xier's voice was melodious and charming, with charm and laziness, which also attracted the attention of all men here except Chen Xi.

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ps: The second update!
Chapter completed!