Chapter 182: Weiliang's Doubts

Wei Liang lifted the exquisite pocket watch he had bought from a Persian merchant for the third time, and looked at the time. The scenery on the street outside changed, and three thousand miles of Huaiyang ground was in mid autumn. The cool breeze blew fallen leaves, and the market was adorned with golden oranges, countless tenderness and prosperity.

But he had no intention of appreciating, and instead felt a bit of uncontrollable unease.

I'm about to see that person.

But he began to worry that doing too much this time would bring any harm to himself?

The matter still needs to start from last summer.

At that time, Wei Liang was still studying at Shuangzhong Academy in Yangzhou. Although he was not the most talented scholar, he was also well-known in the Jiangnan region and was a hot topic in this year's autumn competition for the title of Jieyuan.

I didn't expect to encounter a strange girl when I was about to abandon my boat and land on a day trip to the lake.

She has a slender and delicate figure, wearing gold and silver. The pearl hanging on her earlobe alone is worth several thousand taels of silver, but her goose yellow Hangzhou silk clothes are covered in mud and water, as if she has just been pulled out of a mud pit, and even her head and face are not spared. Especially on that face, it seemed like a hasty attempt to wipe away the mud and water, but failed, instead making it even more blurred.

When she saw their group of students landing, she immediately welcomed them.

The group of people who befriended Wei Liang were all knowledgeable and talented young people. On weekdays, many bold girls would throw sachets and scarves while traveling by boat to the lake. As soon as they saw a girl taking the initiative to greet them, they instinctively thought it was the first time they had come to pay attention, but it was the first time they had seen such a mess. They stopped for a moment.

Although Wei Liang has talent and fame, his appearance is only ordinary and not particularly astonishing.

In the past, fellow scholars were highly favored.

So at that time, he only stood among the crowd, completely detached, waiting to see what happened.

But no one expected that when a friend in the same industry asked frivolously, "Where is the girl looking for?" The girl blinked and even glanced at the place where he stood. Without any shyness or embarrassment, she said, "I'm looking for Prince Wei Liangwei."

The lake suddenly became quiet.

Wei Liang himself was also taken aback, truly taken aback.

Others looked at him.

The girl remained magnanimous, with such a dirty and indistinguishable face that when she smiled, she gave a dazzling illusion and said to him, "Young Master Wei, could you take a step to speak?"

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Those friends in the same industry have always watched the excitement and didn't mind the big things, deliberately booing and cheering on the side.

He immediately felt a slight burning on the surface.

As if pinned to the ground, he remained motionless and replied to the girl, "Miss, what do you need me to do? You can tell me on the spot, so there's no need to take a step to speak."

The girl looked at him with a strange expression in her eyes. Her eyes rolled around and she didn't know what she was thinking. After a moment, she raised her eyebrows and said, "Do you really want me to say this here?"

Wei Liang's heart skipped a beat and he subconsciously said, "Everything can be said to people."

But she looked at him seriously and mysteriously repeated, "Young Master Wei, you've considered it. Are you really going to say it here?"

At that moment, Wei Liang's mind flashed through a myriad of possibilities, and all kinds of self doubt suddenly emerged: After studying in Yangzhou, did I feel guilty about any girl I had ever treated? Have you ever made a promise to a prostitute in a brothel but not fulfilled it? Have you ever picked up anything inappropriate while walking on the road in the middle of the night that hasn't been returned to the owner? Is it not enough to be cautious in one's words and actions in the academy, so as to provoke someone without realizing it?

But the answer is none.

Although his family is not wealthy, they are not poor either. He still has basic vision and knowledge. Firstly, he does not engage in any excessive behavior that comes to him, and secondly, even if he does, he does not leave a clear impression on others.

But this girl's demeanor

Isn't it that I missed something?

The gaze of others fell on him, like a needle prick.

Wei Liang inexplicably became a bit nervous.

He still couldn't bear the battle between heaven and man in his mind. He coughed and said with uncertainty, "So, take a step to speak?"

Later on, he remembered several times this momentarily foolish and terrible decision, which could be said to have tarnished his reputation under the feet of others——

What is there to avoid without feeling guilty?

From then on, rumors spread throughout the academy that he had an unusual involvement with a mysterious girl. He was constantly teased and when asked, he was unable to explain why, feeling extremely frustrated.

However, at that time, my mind did not turn around and I was completely unaware of the consequences of this move.

The girl bent over with a smile.

In the end, he waved his hand to his other friends very naturally and said, "The young woman and Lord Wei will go talk first. We can't finish talking for a while, so you gentlemen don't have to wait for him. After that, I will naturally take him back to the academy."

Friends, who thought they were witty, laughed awkwardly and dispersed cleanly.

The setting sun spreads water, half the lake rustles.

The willow branches on the shore were withered, leaving him standing face to face with the girl who couldn't see clearly, looking at each other.

Wei Liang frowned and said, "I don't seem to know the girl at all."

The girl turned her back and said, "Lord Wei doesn't know me, but I've heard of Lord Wei's name for a long time."

Wei Liang was puzzled and said, "Do girls also love reading?"

The girl shook her head and said, "What I hate the most is reading. Recently, I've had some other hobbies."

Wei Liang doesn't know how to answer the call.

The girl smiled at him and said, "I heard that Prince Wei is also very knowledgeable in this field, so I came here today to seek advice."

Wei Liang finally couldn't resist his curiosity and said, "This one?"

The girl's lips parted and said, "Planting the land."

Wei Liang: "..."

At the moment of hearing these two words, Wei Liang's eyelids almost jumped, even his scalp tingled, with a sense of shock that his innermost secret had been revealed.

He was shocked and said, "How would you know?"

Looking back at the scene now, there was actually a few indescribable comics, but it is hard to deny: at least at that time, he still had some fear in his heart. It's not because he's afraid of being known, but because he's afraid of trouble from his family.

Shi Nong Shang Shang.

A scholar is the highest, and after ten years of studying, the only purpose for a scholar is to jump over the Dragon Gate once and become the person who ascended to the throne, and then down to the end of the agricultural and commercial dynasties.

The family of poetry and books from generation to generation naturally looks down on the lower third class.

However, Wei Liang was different from others since he was young. When he saw rain in the sky and water dripping on the ground, he had to ask the truth and search for astronomical calendars all day long; Seeing the field work, planting and watering, and sprouting of seedlings, I wanted to investigate and secretly bought a book called "Qi Min Yao Shu" from a bookstore; Later on, while others kept orchids in flowerpots, he had a deep connection with the Persian and Semitic tribes. He planted something in a blue and white porcelain pot that grew ugly, called a potato

At a young age, others still treat him as playful.

As he grew older, the elders in his family finally discovered his rebellious nature. They searched for all the almanac and agricultural books, burned them thoroughly, and gave him a severe family law treatment, saying that if he didn't pass the exam, they would make him look good later.

Wei Liang only then "lost his way and found a way back", using this flexible brain seed to return to the "right path" of reading, writing strategy theories, reading scriptures, and in a few years, he was considered worthy of the emperor and earned some reputation.

Leaving home, I went to Yangzhou to study.

There was no one in Shuangzhong Academy to take care of it. Whenever I had time, I would use a knife to gesture on the potatoes dug out, and even bake a few sweet potatoes for my friends to eat. Of course, after one of them had diarrhea, no one dared to try his food again.

It can be said that Wei Liang never expected that someone in this boundary of Yangzhou would know that he actually doesn't love reading and prefers farming!

The girl seemed to have anticipated his surprise earlier and didn't answer his question. She just smiled at him and said, "If I were to say that there are thousands of acres of land vacant right now, would you be interested in waiting for someone to come and plant something?"

Wei Liang felt that she was talking nonsense.

Where would a yellow haired girl dare to say there are thousands of acres of empty land waiting for people to plant? At that time, she almost refused without hesitation, but the girl remained noncommittal and only handed him a famous post with the address of the other courtyard written on it, saying that if he changed his mind, he would be able to find it and wait for it at any time.

So, Wei Liang was ultimately unable to resist these temptations.

After only staying for six days after returning to the academy, I couldn't help but follow the plan and go to that other courtyard.

I just didn't see that girl again.

Another handsome gaze stayed in the other courtyard to entertain her, personally handing over a letter, several Honda production certificates, and accounting books to him, and taking him to the so-called "open space" to inspect.

From then on, Wei Liang boarded the thief's boat and entered the thief's den.

Just

He did a lot of things, took a lot of silver, and this year's rice harvest was really pleasant, but he didn't know who he was working for, which really made him uneasy.

Especially recently

The carriage has reached the boundary of Jinling.

There is a constant stream of pedestrians outside, bustling and bustling. Even if the sun is about to set, there are still voices soliciting business everywhere. Even some people didn't come out to set up stalls until this time.

The river is filled with lanterns.

"Sigh -"

Outside the carriage, the coachman stopped to ask for directions.

"Excuse me, how can I get to Wuyi Lane?"

The passersby pointed the way to the coachman.

The parking spot is approximately near the tea house, and the sound of someone chatting and discussing can be faintly heard from the second floor.

Wei Liang listened attentively for a moment before frowning.

"Let me tell you, there must be a battle between Wanxiu Zhenren and Yuanji Master. The Heavenly Sect promotes Taoism, and the White Horse Temple must uphold Buddhism. Just arguing has been going on for several months, and it's safe to start a fight! I think it's better to pack up and pack up our bags. These days, we're far away from Jiangnan. Who knows when another war will break out?"

"It must be Master Yuanji who is even more powerful!"

"Yeah, the Holy One trusts him so much. I've heard that even Master Xie has become estranged in the past two years. To put it all together, Master Xie is the true imperial teacher. As a monk who has been stuck in the middle all the way, he has done nothing to the country or the people. How can he still be granted a national teacher?"

"Oh, I dare not say such words recklessly..."

"Ah, chaos, it's so chaotic!"

"Fortunately, the Tatars have had a lot of peace and prosperity in the past two years, and they haven't caused any trouble for Da Qian. Otherwise, these internal and external troubles would be on the verge of breaking out, and it would be like forcing us ordinary people to death!"

"If you want me to say it, then the Heavenly Cult must be powerful! What is Datong? The Human Heavenly Cult is all about Datong! There are several households in our village who have no land to cultivate and cannot become bandits. They have all joined the Heavenly Cult, and are they all forced by dog officials and unscrupulous merchants?"

"Fortunately, Jiangnan is a prosperous place with little influence..."

"Isn't it said that the emperor will go on a southern tour next year?"

"Isn't it true? Where have so many wealthy merchants and tycoons come from in Jinling in the past half month? There are precious horses and carriages everywhere? That's why! A southern tour costs people money, and the officials don't want to spend money. Can't we catch these wealthy merchants and tycoons to collect them? I heard they are the ones who paid for it. Whoever pays more will give more of the official salt to next year."

"The world is becoming increasingly difficult..."

"Who said it's not?"

The coachman asked about the location of Wuyi Lane and drove towards it, gradually getting further away. The sounds were also gradually blurred in the back, mixed in with the sound of carriages and horses, becoming blurred.

Wei Liang lowered his eyes and touched his sleeve.

This season's ledger is quietly hidden inside, tied to the arm, firmly held.

The coachman exclaimed, "Master Wei, here we are."

Wei Liang just lifted the car curtain and got off.

In the long old alleys of Jiangnan, moss grows in the gaps between the bluestone slabs, and a few golden autumn leaves scattered on the ground from nowhere. The courtyard in front of me was desolate, devoid of any extravagance or even a specific surname. There was only a black plaque on the top, with the words "Xiebaiju" written on it.

He stepped forward and personally fastened the doorknob.

Not long after, someone answered the door.

She was a maid with clear eyebrows and beautiful eyes. She was not surprised to see him, but her eyes looked at him with a hint of warmth and coldness, saying, "Master Wei has arrived. After receiving your message, my master has been waiting for you here for half a day. Please come in."

It's not very noticeable from outside, but inside the Xiebai Residence, it's a peaceful and tranquil place.

There are several parrots hanging in the corridor.

When he saw someone, he shouted, "Who are you, who are you?"

Wei Liang is speechless.

Walking all the way to the depths of the courtyard, passing through two hanging flower gates, one finally arrived at a pavilion by the lake. The beauty of the water pavilion is leaning against the edge, with a tilted backrest chair and a square table placed next to it. A melon and fruit tray is placed on top of it, and there is also an open ledger.

Sitting on the chair is a girl.

And it's not sitting upright, but sitting cross legged, looking lazy. On his shiny black hair, there was only a South Red Agate hairpin that was full of red and qiong. He faced Pinghu with his back to the water pavilion and looked at the fishing rod hanging on the railing with his hands on his cheeks, seemingly bored, waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Wei Liang could only see half of her back from behind.

I'm not sure for a moment if it's the girl I saw last year.

The maid leading the way reported, "Miss, Lord Wei is here."

The girl didn't turn her head and said, "Take my money, plant my land, keep my account book, and suppress my harvest. You dare to use this as a threat to meet me and ask me the truth. Young Master Wei, now that the world is full of bandits, you don't have to worry about encountering any accidents on the road. If you accidentally die?"

Wei Liang recognized the sound immediately.

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Shallow and light, like the wind passing through the ear, like a spring flowing in the dark, incredibly pleasing to the eye and evoking imagination.

He stood at the back, naturally aware of the hidden dissatisfaction and threats in these words, but he asked himself that he had never done anything wrong, and even faced the jackals and wolves with a calm and composed demeanor. He replied, "Last year, at the request of the young lady, I managed thousands of acres of fertile land, and the harvest was quite good. Although I received heavy profits from my aunt, I didn't think much about it at that time because of my enthusiasm. However, when various farmers reported the harvest, I had to think about it and the Tatars outside the Yanmen Pass were eyeing me. In the hinterland of the Central Plains, the Heavenly Cult was rampant, so I had to have some confusion about the direction of these grains. If we say that they were put into the market, it would be convenient." "Surnames don't matter. But if a girl has malicious intentions and uses her for the support of rebellious officials and bandits, it would be Wei's fault."

The woman in front suddenly stopped moving.

Wei Liang came straight to the point and said, "So Wei came here just to ask, is this girl's ability to serve the Heavenly Sect?"

"..."

Serving the Heavenly Sect

Does she look like someone who is not afraid of death and dares to stir up trouble with the Heavenly Sect?

The woman in front couldn't help but twitch her lips before finally turning her head to look at Wei Liang and saying, "Master Wei is really devoted to farming and doesn't know anything about the world. How could he even put such absurd ideas in his head?"

Just like in my previous life, I only breed in the land!

The future flower scout is a brain teaser, capable of writing and planting, but unable to compete with others in the officialdom. She should have known earlier that she shouldn't have had too much hope for this person's brain!

When she turned around, there was a hint of impatience on her face.

On her goose egg like cheeks, her snowy skin was delicate and fragile, and under the shadow of the sunset, it was even coated with a layer of golden red. Her sparkling eyes were filled with the world's experiences of the past two years, adding a touch of stability to her agility.

Just pulling with a smile on the corner of my lips, adding a touch of mockery to the boundless beauty.

Wei Liang only saw her once last year.

At that time, her face was covered in mud, where could she have such a radiant appearance?

Wei Liang had rarely interacted with women, let alone such a beautiful woman. She looked at him with both eyes and felt inexplicably embarrassed, only feeling a surge of heat on his face, and he couldn't speak much.

Jiang Xuening threw the fishing rod and raised a thin eyebrow, "Who told you that I work for Tianjiao?"