"Zhi'er, you have been delayed by many chores recently. It seems that you have not been to Dangyang Academy for some days. Seeing that autumn is approaching, you can tell me as a father, are you sure about being a high school candidate? If you have that ability, plus you The marriage with Qi Yun can be regarded as a double blessing for us. If you are not sure, your father will make preparations in advance and arrange things for you in the Liu family's business. It is time for you to take over the business of the Liu family when you are older. You can't miss three in a day. When you are dawdling around for a long time, you must have a goal."
Liu Mingzhi didn't expect that the old man would ask about Qiu Wei. He was so sure. He had never experienced these things in the Qiu Wei exam. He was completely blinded as to what the test was. He didn't even have a month in Dangyang Academy. I was called back by you urgently to discuss the time for matching sleeping clothes. It would be strange if I could pass the exam.
Liu Mingzhi buried his head in his porridge. It was really hard to answer this question. If he said that he could not pass the exam, it would definitely hurt the hearts of the old man and the two elders. If he said that he could pass the exam, it would be more troublesome if it were not for that material. He would still be an ostrich. Good.
Liu Zhi'an put down the bowl of porridge and said with great sincerity: "Zhi'er, don't worry, I don't blame you whether you pass the exam or not and become a father. If you can pass the exam, everyone will be happy. If you don't succeed, you can only say Our Liu family is not blessed to be an official, so we have given up on being a father and don’t think about it anymore. In fact, it is good for the family to live peacefully. After you and Yun girl get married, as long as your life is perfect, for The Father is satisfied.”
Liu Mingzhi was startled, and felt sad in his heart. The old man must have had great hopes for himself. Unfortunately, his predecessor was not up to par, and he himself was not up to par. The businessman's status was low, and the old man did not hesitate to spend tens of thousands of taels of silver to donate the title of a scholar to himself. Don't you just hope that one day you can stand out and get rid of the reputation of being a merchant's son? Seeing that Liu Zhi'an had slightly white temples, Liu Mingzhi felt that the wind in Liu Mansion was a bit strong today and sand could easily get in.
In any case, it is better to explain the situation to the old man as soon as possible. It is better to have early pain than late pain. You always have to face it. As the old man said, without the fate of being an official, it is actually a kind of happiness for a family to live together in an ordinary way. Why be so ambitious? where.
"Old man, I'm not filial, so I'm not sure I'll pass the exam, but I'll do my best."
Liu Zhi'an looked at Liu Mingzhi with his cloudy eyes and sighed. Liu Mingzhi felt sad. He really hurt the old man's heart. Liu Zhi'an suddenly stood up and pointed at Young Master Liu and cursed. Said: "You little bastard, I know that these days you only know how to travel around and neglect your homework. How could I have given birth to such an unambitious thing like you? I would have known that it would be better to throw you in a pit than to do it." It's better to be embarrassed now. If you don't pass the exam this autumn, I will skin you alive."
After saying that, he threw down his sleeves and walked into the back of the hall, ignoring Young Master Liu who looked dull.
With a clatter, the spoon in his hand fell on the table. Mr. Liu didn't even react. What the hell was going on? How could the touching scene of family love and father's love and filial piety change in an instant?
Is the old man who skinned himself alive after failing the exam in dialect still the same old man with cloudy eyes, worry about his future, and sad sighs? How can we live in peace and tranquility? Is it true to be ordinary? There are many tricks in the city. Who takes whom seriously? The speed at which the old man changes his face is really breathtaking. I can’t help but accept it.
"mother?"
Mrs. Liu smiled faintly: "Zhi'er, you'd better take it seriously when your father is serious, otherwise mother won't be able to help you. If you fail the imperial examination this autumn, your father may be a little angry when he says he'll strip you. "
Young Master Liu breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that the old man was joking.
Mrs. Liu continued: "Although I can't skin you alive, beating you half to death is not impossible. You can weigh it yourself."
Where is the family love you promised? Young Master Liu suddenly collapsed on his chair. The old man was getting more and more cunning as he got older, but he didn't have the guts to gamble.
"Don't think too much, just study hard. Come, Zhi'er, this is the ginseng soup your father has prepared for you for ten years. Drink it to replenish your body and you will have the energy to study."
The corner of Young Master Liu's mouth twitched, looking at Mrs. Liu's uncomfortable look, he was wondering in his heart what the hell is that expression on your face that is trying to hide something, is this really a ten-year-old ginseng soup?
kindness? Thousand-year ginseng soup. It is said that thousand-year ginseng can revive the dead and white bones. It may be a bit exaggerated, but it is definitely a treasure. At least it is a great tonic. Thinking of Qinglian lying on his bed in the room, Liu Mingzhi also No more refusal. Her status makes it inconvenient to call a doctor. If she wants to be cured, there is nothing more suitable than ginseng soup.
Glancing at his younger brother and sister Liu Dashao who was only focused on eating, he shook his head and sighed. Who do you think these two guys have similar temperaments for not eating enough?
Liu Mingzhi picked up the ginseng soup and stood up: "Mom, I want to go back. I will drink the ginseng soup myself when it gets cold."
Mrs. Liu tried to stop her, but Young Master Liu had already thrown his body down and ran away. It was impossible not to run away. If Mother had to watch her drink it with her own eyes, then she would really be doomed.
Liu Mingzhi opened the door and stared at the scene in the room with a surprised look on his face. Qinglian was still lying on the bed as before, without changing out of her night clothes. Ying'er was holding a chicken feather stall in her hand and huddled behind the table in fear. Looking at the sleeping Qinglian.
Ying'er was startled when she heard the sound of the door opening. When she saw it was the young master, she dropped the chicken feather stall and retreated behind the young master.
Ying'er trembled and grabbed the young master's arm, sitting behind Liu Mingzhi.
"Master, there is a snake. There is a snake on her body, just on her arm."
Young Master Liu instantly became cold when he heard the word snake. The shadow of a mollusk like a snake is not something that can be overcome easily.
"Snake? Where is the snake?"
Ying'er turned around and pointed at Qinglian's sleeve: "In her clothes, there is a colorful snake. I wonder if it is poisonous?"
Gently pushing Ying'er away and letting her hide behind him, Liu Mingzhi put down the ginseng soup and picked up the cleaning broom on the side to pick up Qinglian's sleeves. He only had a pair of white wrists and did not see the poisonous snake that Ying'er mentioned. , picking up the sleeve of the other wrist and finding nothing: "Ying'er, did you not sleep well, did you read it wrong?"
"No, Master, Ying'er must have seen it right. There was indeed a colorful snake in her sleeve. It was still spitting out snake messages. It bit Ying'er's hand. Ying'er swore that there really was a snake. snake."
Seeing that Ying'er's expression didn't look fake, Liu Mingzhi used a broom to pick up everything on the bed, including the quilt. Still no trace of the snake was found: "Ying'er, there really isn't any."
Ying'er cried in a low voice: "Master, Ying'er didn't lie. There really are venomous snakes. Ying'er read it right."
"Okay, okay, Master, I believe you. Ying'er read it right. Maybe the poisonous snake has escaped. Don't be afraid. Master brought a bowl of ginseng soup. You go and feed her. What the Master did is considered okay. All benevolence and righteousness have been exhausted.”
Ying'er hurriedly shook her head: "Ying'er doesn't dare."
"Here." Seeing Ying'er's frightened look, Liu Mingzhi couldn't force him, so he had to pick up the ginseng soup and walk to the bedside, lift Qinglian up and hold her in his arms: "You wanted my life back then, my dear. Today I am using Thousand-Year Ginseng Decoction to treat your illness. You don’t know how many lifetimes of good deeds you have done to meet such a kind person like me.”
Liu Mingzhi did not notice that above the barrier above the bed, a colorful snake spit out a snake message but did not attack him. It was so miraculous.
