Jiangzhou Prefecture, Jianglin, Academic Affairs Office.
The continuous rain for many days finally stopped. The brilliance of the sun once again illuminated this large city in Jiangbei.
There were not many people in the office today. The college examination had already ended, and with the death of the emperor, the rural examination that year was also cancelled, so there was not much official business to be busy with.
Deng Yu arrived quite early. Deng Yu, who is in his fifties, has been at the Jiangzhou Academic Affairs Office for nearly three years. Deng Yu had a strong affection for Jiangzhou due to its beautiful scenery and elegant blogging. Deng Yu's own hometown is not far away from Yuzhou, and he is naturally close to Jiangzhou.
In his early years, Deng Yu was known for his virtue, etiquette, wisdom, talent and elegance, so he worked hard when he was in Jiangzhou. Looking at the batches of students, he seemed to see himself when he was young. Jiangzhou was originally a city with beautiful people, outstanding people, and numerous high-ranking officials. It also stood out in the imperial examination. This year's college examination was generally good, and Deng Yu himself was very satisfied. If there is no hope for his official career, he should not neglect to read the books of many sages for many years, and he should not shoulder the responsibility of supervising the academic affairs of Jiangzhou.
While I was thinking about it, I saw someone walking in.
"What brings Deheng here? Come and take a seat." Deng Yu looked at the visitor and said.
The Academic Affairs Office is not as clear-cut as a formal government office and has strict relationships. It is more like an academic institution, and everyone is not so serious when we are together, especially now.
"My lord, I don't know. I heard something strange today, so I'm here to tell you something." The man was over fifty years old, with a thin cheek, a pair of bright beads in his deep-set eye sockets, and a cluster of all-white goats on his chin. Hu swayed around as he spoke, and he turned out to be the old professor.
"Oh, what surprised Deheng so much?" Deng Yu was curious. Anyway, I have nothing to do, so let’s listen and see if this Gundam encounters something strange.
"Sir, do you remember the first trial case of this session?" Gundam asked.
"..."
Deng Yu didn't want to speak a little. Isn't the most important thing that I do when promoting a state's academic administration is the college examination? It's only been a few days, and you ask me if I remember it. Am I so obviously old?
"Deheng might as well say it directly."
"Yes, that's Lu Jin from Shangqing County."
That's bullshit, I know, but I didn't say anything. You were just talking to yourself, and you learned to respond. Deng Yu was speechless.
"Well, how's Lu Jin?" As a scholar, when it comes to the head of the case, you can't ignore it. Something happened to the head of the case, and that's not a trivial matter.
"He lost it!"
"What?" Deng Yu stood up from his chair in shock. Is it okay if the head of the case is lost?
"Some students from Shangqing County said they couldn't find Lu Jin."
After listening to Goatee's words, Deng Yu sat down on his own.
I'm really angry at Gundam, who looks like an old scholar, but actually has nothing to do all day long.
So how can a big person be lost? Can’t people go back to their hometown after the results are announced? Can't you travel with other classmates?
In fact, this kind of thing is too common in this era, and the lack of transportation means that the contact is not so timely.
"Oh, tell me more specifically." Deng Yu picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea.
"On the day the results were released, Lu Jin learned that he was the head of the case. He was so happy that he fainted on the spot and was sent to the hospital for treatment. Later, his classmates went to the hospital to visit but no one was there. He asked the doctor in the hospital, The doctor didn't know where he was, so he just said that and left..."
"Oh, what's the problem with this?" Deng Yu raised his eyebrows and still didn't understand why the old man felt that the head of the case was missing.
"The problem is that his fellow villagers have not found him for many days." Goatee finally finished.
"...Perhaps he went home by himself, or went elsewhere with other classmates?" Deng Yu still didn't believe that the head of the case was missing. He has met Lu Jin, and he is now regarded as his teacher. The young man looked fresh and handsome, but his character was a bit lacking, and he could faint if he got into trouble.
The two people were talking nonsense again, but they didn't come up with a reason.
Deng Yu took this matter to heart. Although he didn't care about the local people's livelihood and economy, he was still his student after all. But I don’t have a clue right now. There are too many possibilities, so I still have to wait and see. By the way, this kid is the same. He doesn’t come to see his master. It's really weird.
How did Deng Yu know that the person in charge of his case had become the son-in-law of the Shen family? It is true that the Shen family is the local emperor of Jiangzhou, but it is not as if everyone in the city knows everything, especially when this matter was done in an extremely hasty and simple manner.
Originally, the matter would eventually come out. After all, the purpose of recruiting a son-in-law was to distract the emperor. How could we achieve the goal if it was not spread? But before the news came out, the emperor passed away. Why did the Shen family spread the news? Aren't you embarrassed enough?
So the number of people who can know is extremely limited. Coupled with the later death of the emperor, national events quickly drowned out gossip and rumors.
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Shen Mansion, New Moon Residence.
Lu Jin, who had been ill for many days, finally woke up completely.
My throat is dry, my head is dizzy, and my butt is sore, but at least I'm still alive.
In the past few days, he had always had strange dreams, and they were all about his home in Shangqing County. He knew nothing about that place, but it was strange that he could dream about it in his dreams. When I woke up I couldn't remember any details.
The room was empty, and I was lying on my side on the bed. I didn't know how I got back, how long it had been, and who was taking care of me.
Lu Jin just lay quietly on his side, looking at the room and feeling calm.
We can't stay here any longer in the Shen family, we can't afford to offend them.
But the problem is, if both eyes are black, where can we go?
Although he is awake now, his injuries are not completely healed yet, so he should still be cautious. The most important thing is to take good care of your body first.
Just as he was thinking about things, there were footsteps outside the door.
"Uncle, are you awake?" the maid Caiyun said in surprise when she saw Lu Jin waking up after entering the door.
"I just woke up for a while." Lu Jin spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Oh, uncle, you scared us to death." Caiyun put down the basin in his hand and hurriedly looked at Lu Jin.
"It's okay. I'm okay."
"What's the matter? They were too cruel. They were covered in blood." Caiyun was still a little scared when she thought about it, and her tears kept falling like golden beans.
Lu Jin: "...".
What can I say? It’s your own life!
"My uncle is a scholar, but they can do something to him..." Caiyun felt unjust for Lu Jin.
"I'm fine, I'm thick-skinned. Thank you for your hard work..." Lu Jin felt a little embarrassed. He couldn't move in the past few days and was unconscious. He must have tired the girl.
"My aunt, please don't say such things. It is your duty to serve your aunt as a servant."
"That Caiyun, I want to go to the hut." Lu Jin wanted to go just now, but it hurt so much when he moved, and he couldn't muster the strength. I can only work harder on this girl. I don’t know what will happen in the future. If it doesn’t work, just ask her if she is willing to go with him.
"Okay, huh?" Caiyun blushed, turned around in confusion, and ran away.
Lu Jin: "???".
I just want to go to the toilet. I could do it when I was unconscious, but not now?
You still have to rely on yourself.
Lu Jin had no choice but to endure the pain and lie half-ly on the bed, lowering his legs first, then holding on to the edge of the bed before standing up.
With just a few simple movements, Lu Jin was already sweating and her legs were shaking by the time she stood up.
He took a deep breath and walked out.
