The weather is getting colder and August is approaching, so Huziyuan has begun to have a holiday.
Because autumn is approaching, Mr. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji have to take the provincial examination. They can only come back to continue teaching after passing the provincial examination.
In fact, after returning from the provincial examination, if you win, you will have to prepare for the Spring Festival, and I am afraid there will be no more time to spare to teach the foxes in the Fox Courtyard.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji even suggested Gong Mengbi: "We are going to take the imperial examination. In order not to delay the studies of the foxes, why not hire another gentleman? We all know some trustworthy friends who can recommend him to you." "
But Gong Mengbi said: "It doesn't have to be like this. It just so happens that these foxes have been working hard for a year, so let them rest. It won't be too late to introduce me to teachers after you pass the exam. I hope you don't have to come back and can go all the way." He’s a high school Jinshi.”
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were very happy and said, "I accept your good advice."
After all, he is a fox fairy, so even a verbal bonus is very auspicious.
Especially in the year of Huziyuan, they naturally worshiped Taishan Empress together, and they also felt close to the fox.
Gong Mengbi thought for a while and said: "You are going to Jinhua to attend the Autumn Festival together. After all, you are traveling far away. I am afraid that there will be no peace on the way. You take this with you. If you encounter anything weird, burn it and you will understand. May you turn your misfortune into good fortune."
Gong Mengbi handed an amber-like bead to Ning Caichen. Ning Caichen took it and took a look. The tentacles were warm, as if they were precious jade. There was also an indescribable fragrance. A gentle sniff made people's minds gradually become clearer. It was a fragrant pill.
Ning Caichen carefully collected the amber fragrant pills, thanked Gong Mengbi, and went down the mountain happily with Ma Junji.
Autumn was approaching, and they had to go to Jinhua in advance to prepare for the exam. The fox fairy gave them treasures and auspicious words, which made them very excited.
Gong Mengbi looked at them walking down the mountain and sighed softly.
Of course it would be best if they could really get Jinshi in high school. These two gentlemen have a close relationship with Gong Mengbi. Gong Mengbi would only be happier if they were wearing honors.
It's a pity that Gong Mengbi looked at the Qi method. Although the two gentlemen have great literary talents, their official connections have not yet come, and their luck has not yet developed. Whether they can pass this time is still a matter of time.
It's just that there is no way to say this in front of them, let alone to dissuade them, otherwise it will be difficult to express kindness and resentment may arise.
Gong Mengbi could only give them a good word, hoping that their wishes would come true.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji went back to their respective homes to say goodbye to their families.
Ning's mother had already helped him pack the suitcases and cages, and kept telling him to be careful when outside, passing on the experience that Ning's father once told her: "Money is an external possession, and the most important thing is to protect yourself."
Ning Caichen said: "Ma Junji and I are together, and we have someone to take care of us together."
Ning's mother said: "Okay, you guys know the basics and discuss things more when you encounter them."
Ning's mother sighed: "My son is going to be successful. I originally thought about marrying you, so that I would not leave early and have no one who knows how to take care of you. Now I am not in a hurry. I will wait for you in autumn." Let’s talk about it later.”
Ning Caichen said: "Nowadays, I still focus on the imperial examination. I only hope to become a Jinshi in high school and shine on my family."
Ning's mother laughed and said, "My son will definitely be able to go to high school."
Looking at his mother's current healthy appearance, Ning Caichen felt quite emotional.
This time last year, Ning's mother was still in poor health. There was no rice or food at home, let alone taking medicine to treat her illness. Ning's mother was unable to recover from her old illness, her health was deteriorating, and she was worried about dragging Ning Caichen down. She had long thought of proposing a marriage to Ning Caichen while she was still able to move.
Later, it was Ning Caichen who received a monthly salary from Huspo. The monthly salary was generous, she had enough food and clothing, and money for medical treatment and medicine, so she nursed Ning's mother back to health.
Although the old disease may not be eradicated for a while, it no longer affects your life, and you don’t have to worry about it.
Being rich and courageous, Ning's mother even thought of waiting for Ning Caichen to win the imperial examination or even become a Jinshi before arranging a better marriage for him.
Such changes are all due to the appreciation of the Fox Fairy. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were not fools, so they knew the kindness the Fox Fairy had shown them, so they were very grateful.
However, after he didn't come back for a few days, Ning Caichen discovered that there was an extra shrine in his home, which was enshrined in a deity that Ning Caichen was very familiar with. He couldn't help but ask, "Mom, where did this statue come from?"
Ning's mother said: "This is the statue of the Empress of Mount Tai. It is very efficacious. I invited it back from the goddess."
With that said, Ning's mother took Ning Caichen to offer incense to Empress Taishan. Ning Caichen paid homage to Empress Taishan, but felt a little bit amused.
He often worshiped Taishan Empress in Huziyuan, but he did not expect that when he returned home, his mother would also worship Taishan Empress.
It's just that it's hard to tell the story of Huziyuan, otherwise I would have to tell Ning's mother about this coincidence.
After resting at home for a night, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji set out for Jinhua the next day.
The road to Jinhua was indeed not smooth. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji set off from the waterway and took a boat to Jinhua. On the way, they encountered water thieves who blocked the road and collected tolls.
The ship owner was helpless, but he could only spend money to eliminate the disaster.
When we arrived at the border of Jinhua, the water route changed to land route, and we didn't have time to enter the city, so we had to stay in a guest house and wait until the next day to find a place to stay in the city.
Afraid of the high expenses in the city, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji lived in the same room in order to save money.
After a tiring journey, the two of them went to bed early.
Until late at night, Ning Caichen felt a slight wind blowing in his ears. It was not like the cool breeze leaking in from the window, but like the moist and heavy sound of human breathing.
Ning Caichen originally thought it was Ma Junji, but he vaguely felt that Ma Junji was sleeping on his right side, and the breathing wind sound came from his left side.
There's someone next to the bed! He was covered in cold sweat and woke up immediately, but he didn't dare to move or move his eyes. He only secretly opened his eyes a crack and looked in the direction where the breath came from.
It was a dark figure with a weird figure, like a blow-up urine. It has a vague human shape, but it is definitely not a human!
Not being able to see clearly what kind of face was growing under that weird outline, Ning Caichen was sweating coldly and didn't dare to make any move.
The black figure's breathing was so heavy, and along with it, there seemed to be the sound of saliva dripping on the ground.
In the darkness, the black figure seemed to notice Ning Caichen's gaze and looked into Ning Caichen's eyes.
Ning Caichen immediately closed his eyes, trying to slow down his breathing and fall asleep, fearing that the monster would find him and arouse the monster's ferocity.
The monster seemed a little excited and slowly came closer, but it was afraid of something and never dared to break through the boundary.
Until a wisp of clear fragrance lit up his nose, Ning Caichen's heart moved, and he knew what this monster was afraid of.
It was the amber scented pill given to him by Gong Mengbi. He put it in his pocket and hung it by his bedside before going to bed.
That's why the monster only dared to spy on it secretly but didn't dare to get close. It was because of the delicate fragrance exuded by the amber incense pill.
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