chapter-16

"One hundred taels of silver will be deducted from my future monthly payment and store profit. I will write an IOU and give you the interest. It will be less than two months until the results of the exam come out, so two months of interest will be calculated." Gu Qingci said. fearing that Ruan Zhi would not agree to lend money, he added conditions.

Ruan Zhi couldn't understand Gu Qingci anymore.

I seemed to value money very much before, but now I want to give away a hundred taels to others.

Thinking of Xia Lingyan, Ruan Zhi didn't want to place a bet.

However, the one hundred taels of silver were all Gu Qingci's own, and it could also be used to record a "scandalous incident involving Gu Qingci and establish a written record.

"Okay, let's write the receipt." Ruan Zhi didn't want to talk to Lu Qingci anymore and nodded in agreement.

"Madam, what kind of strength do you think that gambling house has? Are you sure you can get ten thousand taels of silver for a one hundred tael of silver bet? You won't default on your money, right? Do you think Wu Xiucai is not a scholar?" Gu Qingci was very happy to go. Outside, as soon as he reached the door, he turned back and asked Ruan Zhi worriedly.

Ruan Zhi was speechless.

Judging from Gu Qingci's tone and expression, it seemed that he had already passed the exam and was worried about whether he could get the money.

Ruan Zhi has never seen such a "confusing" person.

I have never seen such a confident person.

"Wu Xiucai is also a scholar. You don't have to worry about credibility. If you really win, I will ask for the money. Ruan Zhi said.

If she really wins, Xia Lingyan's expression will definitely be wonderful...

Forget it, there's no need to imagine, it's impossible.

"Thank you, madam. If you have a good reputation, can you deposit more money?" Gu Qingci felt relieved after hearing what Ruan Zhi said, and couldn't help but be greedy.

"One hundred taels is enough. If you don't have that much money, you will be murderous. Do you think those who open gambling houses are vegetarians?" Ruan Zhi glanced at Gu Qingci and said.

There must be a limit to idiotic dreams, right?

"... Uh, okay. Listen to Madam! Just one hundred taels." Gu Qingci nodded. Compared with money, life is more important.

Gu Qingci turned around and went to the desk outside to get a brush to write the documents.

I just practiced calligraphy for two days, and it was very clumsy. Fortunately, every

stroke was clear and correct.

After writing it and stamping it privately, Lu Qingci took it to Ruan Zhi.

"The gambling parlor is not a place for you to go. I will send someone to place the bet, and I will show you the receipt when the time comes. Ruan Zhi looked at the words drawn one by one on the IOU and put it away.

If you want to judge people by their calligraphy, Gu Qingci's current calligraphy, with its smooth strokes and no hidden edge, looks childish.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you, madam! I'll continue to practice outside!" Gu Qingci said, still trusting Ruan Zhi.

The future business tycoon, who can dominate the ancient shopping malls and become the richest man, also has a valuable character, which is to keep her word and be honest.

Gu Qing resigned and continued to lift the stone lock.

Lu Qingci does not blindly lift weights and train to improve strength. She has several classic movements summarized from her world, such as deadlifts, weight-bearing squats, etc.

The muscles you exercise will look good and be strong.

Gu Qingci already loved sports. Now that he thought about exercising in this way, he could be admitted as a martial arts scholar, which made him even more motivated.

The window of Ruan Zhi's room could see the direction of Gu Qingci.

Ruan Zhi watched Gu Qingci making strange movements, pressed her hand on her forehead for a long time, got rid of the distracting thoughts that Gu Qingci brought to her, called Lian Rui to close the window, and found Lady Zhao to ask about the matter.

Lianrong saw Gu Qingci exercising and wanted to get close to him.

But she was blocked by Grandma Qin from doing other things.

With Madam Zhao, Nanny Qin was much more free, so she helped Ruan Zhi keep an eye on the maids in the yard.

Lu Qingci didn't stop exercising until it was time for dinner and he was called to eat.

Exercise consumes a lot of energy. Lu Qingci ate a lot in this meal. After finishing what was on the table, before he had enough, Nanny Qin gave him another bowl of shredded chicken noodles.

"Madam, I won't go to the academy tomorrow and will concentrate on preparing for the exam. Can I go to my father-in-law's horse farm to exercise? By the way, my brother's martial arts master will teach me how to use a sword." After dinner, Lu Qingci found Ruan Zhi who had returned to the study. ask.

"..." Ruan Zhi looked at Gu Qingci, looking serious.

It stands to reason that when you go to your father-in-law's house, your daughter Ruan Zhi must accompany you.

Ruan Zhi wanted to go back to live with the Ruan family, but she was afraid that her parents would be criticized, and she didn't know Gu Qingci well, so she decided to go back to live there.

Gu Qingci wanted to take the martial arts examination, but the Gu family did have a lot of inconveniences. There was no place for horseback riding and archery.

But I won't go to Ruan's house to exercise.

In the past, Gu Qingci clearly wanted to rely on the Ruan family's financial resources, but he was also aloof and afraid of being criticized. He looked down on the Ruan family's status and was even more estranged from the Ruan family than strangers.

"Why don't you go directly to the martial arts school where there are instructors to guide you?" Ruan Zhi asked lightly.

"Madam, you are so smart, why don't you know? If I go to martial arts, wouldn't everyone know my strength, and the odds will change by then. It is naturally best to go to my father-in-law's house to practice, they are all from my own family." Gu Qingci said seriously.

Ruan Zhi was silent. Did Gu Qingci really regard her family as his own? Seeing her confidence, Ruan Zhi was a little doubtful that Gu Qingci was really capable.

"Madam, is it okay? I went to play with my brother and supervise his studies. I won't disturb my father-in-law and mother-in-law." Lu Qingci said softly.

"... Okay." Ruan Zhi paused and nodded. This work 6 work 6 by 6 Si 6 Rabbit 6 in online read 6 read 6 net 6 friends ⑥ organize⑥⑥ upload 6 pass 6

In this case, Ruan Zhi will pick up Gu Qingci every day, or she can also meet her parents Meet.

The place for training was settled, and Lu Qingci went to practice calligraphy happily.

She doesn't object to calligraphy practice.

You can't be illiterate in this day and age.

At least convert all simplified Chinese characters into traditional Chinese characters, and be able to read and write traditional characters when you see them.

The literary test also requires writing.

After Lu Qingci practiced calligraphy for a while, Madam Zhao came in with a tea set and several white porcelain jars.

Ruan Zhi, who was writing a letter, looked up and saw Mrs. Zhao putting it down.

"My wife, the tea I picked today was made according to the roasted tea method you mentioned. Do you want to try it?" Ruan Zhi called Gu Qingci.

There is a tea garden nearby. I experimented several times that day, and the ones I could get here were all relatively successful

"Of course I want to try it!" Gu Qingci looked up and saw the things on Ruan Zhi's desk and immediately put down his pen and stood up, feeling a little excited.

"This is tea fried in different ways, and the wife can taste it one by one. Ruan Zhi " said.

Gu Qingci opened a jar first, and the scent of tea hit his face.

Lu Qingci made a cup for her and Ruan Zhi each.

After tasting it, I finally found the feeling of drinking tea in my previous life.

"Madam, this still has a bit of green flavor. It didn't take enough time to cure. "

"The tea has a weak flavor, maybe it's not kneaded enough."

Gu Qingci tasted the tea and gave some opinions based on his memory.

Afterwards, I drank some pure water to rinse my mouth, then continued to taste the remaining few cans, and expressed my opinions. Madam Zhao on the side wrote them down one by one.

"Madam, tea leaves can also be divided into several shapes, including beads, balls, and fine needles. You can shape them when kneading, which will look better."

"Tea leaves are divided into several types according to the color of the tea soup

What we drink now is green tea, we can give it some nice names, literati like it.

"We can grade the tea, so that the more expensive ones can be sold to rich people, and ordinary people can also buy the corresponding ones. "

Gu Qingci also shared some of the things he knew about tea with Ruan Zhi.

Ruan Zhi listened carefully and looked at Gu Qingci with some changes in her eyes

She drank a few cups of tea with Gu Qingci. The taste was indeed better than before, and it was more convenient. The taste could be released by brewing it with boiling water.

It seems that the method of frying tea is indeed feasible.

Xia Lingyan took the first step to confront Ruan Zhi, lowering the price and cooperating with the official store.

If tea can be made stably and produced in large quantities, it will be a unique one.

Ruan Zhi thought that she already had a plan in mind.

Gu Qingci finished his tea and continued to practice calligraphy.

Gu Qingci still slept soundly at night, unaffected by the tea he drank.

But Ruan Zhi can't.

Already had insomnia.

I drank tea again and went to bed later than before.

When Lu Qingci got up on the first morning, before Ruan Zhi woke up, Gu Qingci went to exercise first.

When Ruan Zhi got up, they had breakfast together and then took a carriage to Ruan's house.

Early in the morning, when Qin Ruofang heard that her daughter and her wife were coming, she was startled and thought something had happened.

He and Ruan Maolin hurried to the living room to greet the guests.

Gu Qingci After bowing to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, he explained the reason for his visit.

The expressions on Qin Ruofang and Ruan Maolin's faces were so exciting that they couldn't hide them.

"Father, mother, please let Jin Yu's martial arts master teach her. We will eat at home at noon and pick her up when I come back in the afternoon." Ruan Zhi said to her parents.

Qin Ruofang didn't want to ask any more questions and asked Ruan Maolin to take Gu Qing to leave the racecourse, while she stayed to talk to Ruan Zhi.

"Madam, how are you going to go out without taking a carriage?" Gu Qingci knew that Ruan Zhi would go out during the day, so he asked before leaving.

"Take a sedan, and when you get outside the city, you can take an ox cart. Ruan Zhi said.

 "Can you take my identity tag and ride in the carriage? If someone checks it, can you show it to them?" Gu Qingci took off his ID tag from his waist. It has his name, appearance, place of origin and other information engraved on it. It's quite In this era, the ID card had a bronze medal because it was a scholar. For those who were not a scholar, most of them used wooden or bamboo cards.

Ruan Zhi looked at the talisman handed over by Lu Qingci and paused.

To a certain extent, this is a representation of a person's identity. Some people are classified as homeless because they have lost their identity tokens and cannot prove their identity. Others are accused of doing bad things because their tokens were stolen, and they have no way of identifying them. Cure the crime, etc. This kind of thing is generally not loaned out unless there is extreme trust.

"Yes. If it is found out that you are not a relative, you will be punished, but you are the wife of Ah Zhi, so you can use it." Seeing that Ruan Zhi didn't say anything, Qin Ruofang said.

Received the identity token for Ruan Zhi.

"Thank you, my wife." Ruan Zhi followed.

"Madam, be careful on the way, don't work too hard. I will practice hard. See you in the afternoon." Gu Qingci smiled and said.

Gu Qingci didn't have any feelings about giving out identity badges. Providing convenient transportation for her boss to work so that he could work more efficiently and make more money was what she, a small employee, should do.

"It looks like I'm treating you better than last time. I'll give you the identity card. But why does she want to take the martial arts exam? Although studying is hard, practicing martial arts is even harder." Qin Ruofang asked Ruan Zhi.

"Mother, don't worry about her, let her do the hard work. Wen Xiucai couldn't pass the exam, so it's natural that Wu Xiucai couldn't pass." Ruan Zhi said, and her tone softened a lot when talking about Gu Qingci.

You don't have any requirements for her. The honor of Chang'e is given by the wife. If she is incompetent and makes a joke, you will be embarrassed when you go out." Qin Ruofang said, feeling a little worried about Ruan Zhi's future.

"Mom, this matter is not urgent. It is better for her to practice horseback riding and archery now than to go to the gambling house or Jiao'e Tower." Ruan Zhi comforted Qin Ruofang.

"... This, too. Okay, let her practice here for a few days and see how long she can last." Qin Ruofang said helplessly.

"Mother, did you tell your father about the last time I told you not to go to the south to do business?" Ruan Zhi asked Qin Ruofang.

In his previous life, Ruan Maolin had an accident while going to the south to do business, and his family also lost a lot of money. His mother became ill from overwork and grief, and she couldn't hold on anymore and passed away.

"I told you. Your father knows, but I still don't want to accept it when I see him. The silk and satin shipped from the south are cheaper and better than here. There are some specialties that we don't have here and can be sold at a high price." Qin Ruofang said.

"Mother, please talk to father again. I had a bad dream recently. I dreamed that my father went to the south

and something happened. Maybe it was the ancestors of the Ruan family who were warning me. Ruan Zhi followed Qin Ruofang's words.

After saying this, Qin Ruofang's expression became serious and she paid more attention to it.

"Mom, I want to do a business recently and need my father's help. Mother will tell my father for me... Ruan

Zhi said to Qin Ruofang again.

Ruan Maolin wanted to earn more money, so Ruan Zhi pulled him to do it together and made him busy so that he

would not take any more risks.

Ruan Zhi said a few words to Qin Ruofang, left Ruan's house, and took a carriage to go do his own things. On the other side, Gu Qingci and Ruan Maolin arrived at the Ruan family's racecourse.

Ruan Maolin called Ruan Jinyu and his Master Wu to accompany Gu Qingci.

Ruan Jinyu played with Gu Qingci last time, and she was quite happy to see him again this time.

The main thing that Lu Qingci was not familiar with was swordsmanship. Although Ruan Jinyu's martial arts master was not proficient in it, he was good at it.

Lu Qingci asked him for advice, and Gu Qingci and Ruan Jinyu followed him together.

Gu Qingci had no idea about the snowflake roof, front and back knife flowers, etc. that Sun Pengdun

mentioned.

Lu Qingci rarely used melee weapons in the last days, especially cold weapons like broadswords. He didn't know how to use them at all. He had to start from scratch for basic postures, starting and closing positions, etc.

Master Wu moved Gu Qingci little by little.

Ruan Jinyu has been exposed to some, and is a little better than Gu Qingci.

Ruan Maolin glanced aside for a few times and shook his head secretly.

There is no one left to test martial arts talents from scratch, it's simply child's play!

Hope this doesn't spread.

Otherwise, he would be ridiculed a few times when he met people when he went out.

Since she was not her own daughter, she couldn't say anything to Gu Qingci and could only let her go.

When Lu Qingci comes again, he will use his own horse farm to learn from scratch.

Ruan Maolin was a little suspicious of Gu Qingci's intentions.

Isn't this because he wants this house in the name of training?

The Zhuangzi with the lotus pond was given to Gu Qingci last time.

Isn't she satisfied?

Ruan Maolin sighed in his heart.

Give Ruan Zhi an identity token, maybe he wants more

Ruan Maolin didn't look any further and let Ruan Jinyu entertain him while he went back to Qin Ruofang to inquire.

"Azhi said they are very good, but you are overthinking it." Qin Ruofang said to Rua-n Maolin.

"Although Ah Zhi is more knowledgeable than the ordinary Chang'e, where is the shrewdness of Chiwu who often

goes out? Don't be fooled by the good words. There are many people who are two-faced and talk like a Buddha but have a snake's heart. Marquis Jian'an used to "Well, you haven't noticed that her eyes have reached the top of her head. Remember to talk to Ah Zhi later and tell her to be careful." Ruan Maolin is still worried. "Okay, I got it. Ah Zhi told me that she had a nightmare... Don't believe it.

Don't think about going to the

south with the boat for now. Ah Zhi needs your help with a few things. Let me tell you... Ruan Maolin warned Ruan Zhi again. "Qin Ruofang and

On the other side, Gu Qingci practiced his sword for a while. After the sun rose and warmed up, he went to

his literature class with Ruan Jinyu.

The Ruan family had several books on martial arts. Gu Qingci read the martial arts scriptures and stopped by Ruan Jinyu's wife to ask about new words and some words he didn't understand.

The meal eaten at the Ruan family at noon was the best meal the Ruan family had for entertaining guests, and Gu Qingci was very satisfied.

Practice calligraphy when it's hot in the afternoon, and then go horse racing after it cools down a bit. Life is so wonderful.

The Ruan family had bows and arrows, and Gu Qingci tried them out.

Ancient bows and arrows were made of different materials than modern bows and arrows, so you need to get used to the feel and strength.

Moreover, the posture of using the bow and arrow at this time was different from Gu Qingci's.

A new culture and style of archery.

Master Wu taught Gu Qingci from scratch again.

Gu Qingci's usual movements were corrected and he adapted to the new bow and arrow.

Ruan Zhi returned to Ruan's house in the afternoon, and Ruan Maolin went out to meet Ruan Zhi.

"Today I took a look. I started from scratch in swordsmanship and archery. I don't know the postures, so my strength is just okay. It's better to go to the academy, read more, and practice calligraphy. Don't give up during the exam. What a joke." Ruan Maolin said to Ruan Zhi alone.

Ruan Zhi knew that Gu Qingci had a poor foundation, but he didn't expect that he had no foundation.

"Father, I can't persuade her. Let her retreat first. I asked my mother to tell my father about dealing with the Xia family. What does my father think?" Ruan Zhi said helplessly, changing the subject.

"That old guy from the Xia family, his daughter has been very proud since you turned into Chang'e and turned into Chiwu. If you were Chiwu, you would be a hundred times stronger than his family! I have absolutely no problem with cheating the Xia family. I People have been sent to buy those raw materials. If the Xia family wants to use them, they can only buy them at a high price. The official store has to sell a large amount of goods, and if they can't sell them, they will face lawsuits." Ruan Maolin's emotions were quite high when it came to this

matter.

They have been bitter rivals for a long time and cannot maintain etiquette when they meet.

Especially after Ruan Zhi married Gu Qingci, he was ridiculed and ridiculed a lot.

Ruan Maolin stopped nagging in front of Ruan Zhi.

Ruan Zhi is already troubled enough.

Today Ruan Maolin hoped that as few people as possible would know about Gu Qingci's application for martial arts. However, when he went out to find the shopkeeper, he met Xia Lingyan's father and was ridiculed.

Once I went out, I felt like everyone knew about it, and it spread very quickly.

Ruan Maolin didn't ask Gu Qingci to be more successful, he just wanted her to make less jokes.

Ruan Zhi saw that Ruan Maolin was very interested in this, and felt relieved.

"What about the tea house?" Ruan Zhi asked again.

"It's just a matter of acquiring more land. I've already sent people there. I asked Fucheng to go to other places to collect various tea varieties. When I come back in a few days, I'll send someone to call you. Ruan Maolin said, regarding the business that his daughter wants to do Still supported.

The father and daughter talked for a while, and then Gu Qingci and Ruan Jinyu came back from behind.

Ruan Zhi took Gu Qingci to look back home. 

 Gu Qingci went back empty-handed, bringing a big knife and a stone burden, which was equivalent to a barbell, on both sides It's stone cake. Ruan Zhi didn't know how long Gu Qingci's enthusiasm would last. With the stone load in hand, Lu Qingci looked back home and carried it to do squats and then lay down to do bench presses. The posture is extremely strange. Ruan Zhi had no eyes to see. During the tea tasting in the evening, Ruan Zhi stopped tasting the tea and asked Gu Qing to give a speech and compare the quality.

Madam Zhao recorded it carefully. The evolution of technology cannot be completed in a day or two. Every time the taste changes slightly, Gu Qingci feels happy.

On the morning of the first day. Ruan Zhi sent Gu Qing off to the Ruan family as usual, and she went to work on her own shop. Ruan Zhi did not go to the official store anymore. With the carriage, she could go to distant towns. The temporary mark that Gu Qingci gave her last time was extremely deep, and the remaining pheromones could act as inhibitors and protect her from other Chiwu pheromones. Just after leaving the city, Ruan Zhi heard the sound of horse hooves.

Ruan Zhi did not open the curtain to look, but she heard a familiar voice. "You deposited the one hundred taels of silver, right? Thank you for your money! I can go have a drink today!" It was Xia Lingyan's voice. Although servants were sent there, the two families were so familiar with each other that the servants were also familiar with them.

Ruan Zhi didn't say anything, just guess it. She had expected that this incident would become a joke in Minshan City.

The carriage continued to move forward.

The carriage continued to move forward.

Xia Lingyan felt her fist hit the cotton, and she gritted her teeth in anger.

He whipped the horse and overtook the carriage at an extremely fast speed.

On the other side, when Ruan Zhi left, Lu Qingci didn't go to practice and looked for Ruan Maolin.

"You said you wanted to take Jin Yu to the academy?" Ruan Maolin was surprised when he heard what Gu Qingci said.

"Jin Yu said he wanted to go to the academy to experience it. If he pretends to be my book boy, I will take

him in. No problem." Gu Qingci said.

When the two of them were talking yesterday, Ruan Jinyu mentioned again that he was yearning to go to the

academy, so Lu Qingci simply took him to see it.

If she goes to martial arts school in the future, she will have no chance to take Ruan Jinyu to the academy. sleeve.

"Father, I'll be good and just go in and take a look." Ruan Jinyu pulled Ruan Maolin's sleeve.

Ruan Maolin looked at the two of them and nodded for a long time.

"Go, be careful and don't conflict with others." Ruan Maolin said.

After saying this, both Gu Qingci and Ruan Jinyu were very happy.

Because Ruan Zhi left in a carriage, Ruan Maolin rented a carriage for Gu Qingci and Ruan Jinyu to go to the academy.

When he came out of Ruan's house, Lu Qingci hung up his arm with the soft cloth he had prepared, pretending that his arm was injured.

"Don't be afraid later, just follow me. I will tell the master. Let you go and see how boring that master is, and see if he is as good as your master. Gu Qingci said.

"Sister, don't worry, I'll be obedient." Ruan Jinyu nodded repeatedly, with excitement in her eyes. They took a carriage to the entrance of the academy and got off the carriage.

Go to the D class of the academy.

It was still morning reading, and Gu Qingci was stopped by the old teacher before he arrived in the classroom.

"I fell off my horse yesterday and didn't go to school. Today, I thought of the teacher's earnest teachings, and I got up and came to the academy despite the pain. It's a pity that I can't turn the pages of the book with my hands. I want to ask the book boy to come in and help me turn the pages. I hope the teacher will allow it. If not, I can only go home in tears." Gu Qingci gave the reason he had prepared long ago, and he said it honestly and aggrievedly.

Ruan Jinyu, who was standing beside him, lowered his head and could hardly hold back his laughter.

The old teacher looked at Gu Qingci with complicated eyes, waved his hand, and let them in.

Gu Qingci brought a book bag with a cushion in it for Ruan Jinyu to sit on.

"A gentleman treats others with sincerity. Just now it was a last resort. Jinyu, don't learn." Gu Qingci did not forget to whisper to Ruan Jinyu.

Ruan Jinyu nodded repeatedly, helped take out the books in the book bag, helped to arrange and turn the books, and experienced the atmosphere of morning reading in the academy.

When the class was over, someone asked Gu Qingci what happened to his arm. Gu Qingci said that he had fallen off a horse, which made those people very happy.

"I heard that someone bet 100 taels that you can pass the exam to become a scholar. Most likely they want to make money by doing something unconventional. If they knew youwere like this, they would regret it. No, I'm going to bet today too." Someone said.

Gu Qingci looked helpless and embarrassed, but he was ecstatic inside, hoping that his odds would increase a little more.

"Let him laugh, the breeze blows over the hills. Don't pay attention to it, their faces will hurt soon." Gu Qingci whispered to Ruan Jinyu.

Sister, you are the most unique person I have ever seen. Sister is amazing!" Ruan Jinyu opened her eyes wide, not knowing how to rely on it, and finally used the word amazing.

Gu Qingci squinted and smiled, and patted Ruan Jinyu on the back of her head.

It seems that my brother-in-law's favorability is the fastest, not bad.

In the morning, Ruan Jinyu saw the way of class here and the boring teacher mentioned by Gu Qingci, and she was in a good mood.

After class at noon, the two went to the cafeteria of the academy for lunch. As soon as he arrived, several students greeted Gu Qingci and asked him to sit with them.

The dining tables in the cafeteria are long tables, and most of them are shared.

Gu Qingci glanced at Ruan Jinyu, who nodded as she wanted to experience more.

Gu Qingci took Ruan Jinyu to sit down.

"Gu Qingci, we went to Jiao' e Building a few days ago. It's a pity that you didn't go. The new little girl, Jiao'e, is very delicate. You treat us to dinner today, and we will take you there another day. Who knows, after drinking Jiao'e's wine, you may be able to write well and pass the imperial examination." The man said to Gu Qingci with an ambiguous smile.

Gu Qingci had brought food before, but he never had the chance to ask Gu Qingci to treat him. This time, he could finally take advantage of him.

Gu Qingci was of the lowest rank and did not have a high status in the academy. He always wanted to play with these people, but they looked down on him. It was not until he married a wealthy merchant girl and had money that he often treated them to dinner.

When they praised her, she was willing to spend money, and this group of people began to accept her. "Come, let's order first, steamed sea bass, spiced beef..." Someone started to order.

Gu Qingci covered Ruan Jinyu's ears when those people mentioned Jiao'e Tower. She knew Jiao'e Tower, which was the brothel in this world. After listening to what they said, she looked at them like fools, and did not leave the table for the time being, waiting for these people to order, some cold dishes were served, and some people started to eat. "Hey, I remembered that I didn't bring money today! Oh, it's so unlucky, forget it, I won't eat."

Gu Qingci said as he pulled Ruan Jinyu up, with a look of regret. "... What's the matter with you?" A person sitting at the same table was anxious when looking at the table full of dishes. "I really didn't bring money. Enjoy your meal." Gu Qingci said with a polite smile. Several people watched Gu Qingci leave, suspecting that Gu Qingci did it on purpose, but there was no evidence. "... I don't believe she didn't ask us for help!" 

The person who just ordered the dishes gnashed her teeth in anger, and felt very painful. She was not like Gu Qingci who had a merchant's wife and could spend money casually.

Regardless of what they thought, Gu Qingci took Ruan Jinyu out of the cafeteria.

"Do you think it's fun to see so many people in this academy? If you go to the academy in the future, you must be careful. You can be generous to your sincere friends, but don't let those with bad intentions take advantage of you."

Gu Qingci told Ruan Jinyu the reason, and did not forget to warn him as a sister.

"I know, sister is amazing!" Ruan Jinyu admired.

"Sister, how can I, a business person, be qualified to study in the academy. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it in this life." Ruan Jinyu was depressed again.

"Do you think you can learn more in the academy? Look at me, I'm not as good as you. You are also learning when you study at home. One-on-one, you are much happier than these people. Don't be so discouraged, you will definitely go to a better academy in the future, even to the Imperial College, and you will become a third place in the imperial

examination!" Gu Qingci said.

This is in the plot she knew. Ruan Jinyu's business status was changed by Ruan Zhi's official match.

That person's status is not ordinary.

Thinking of Ruan Zhi's official match, Gu Qingci felt a little melancholy for some reason.

He shook his head and shook off these troubles.

"Really? Thanks for your good wishes, sister." Ruan Jinyu smiled and stopped thinking about it. 

"Are you going to stay in the academy in the afternoon? If you stay, we'll eat here. If not, we'll go back to eat. The food in the cafeteria doesn't look very delicious." Gu Qingci asked Ruan Jinyu.

"Let's go back. Daddy and Mommy will be worried." Ruan Jinyu said. He had just had a conflict with those people. Ruan Jinyu didn't want Gu Qingci to face them again, so it's better to go home.

Seeing that Ruan Jinyu didn't want to continue, Gu Qingci took him to the classroom to get his schoolbag.

When the two came out, they met a man.

The man looked a little thin, and his eyes were erratic, which made Gu Qingci feel bad.

"Gu Qingci, you don't plan to take Huan Niang? Can the merchant girl still control you? Didn't you get enough money, or did you really forget about Huan Niang? She is still waiting for you." The man looked at Gu Qingci and said.

Gu Qingci hurriedly covered Ruan Jinyu's ears.

"Don't talk nonsense. I have a legal wife and I don't have affairs with other women. You tell her that I have no money to give her, so let her marry well." Gu Qingci said bluntly.

"Gu Qingci, you can't even pass the exam to become a scholar, and your title is of the lowest rank. Do you think Huan Niang must be you? Humph!" The man looked at Gu Qingci with a hint of cruelty, and turned away.

Gu Qingci watched the man leave, hoping that Huan Niang would not appear again in the future.

Huan Niang, also known as Xue Linhuan, was one of the concubines of the original owner, and was provoked by the original owner.

Gu Qingci didn't want to be involved in any way.

After the people left, Gu Qingci let go of Ruan Jinyu and hurriedly took people away.

When Ruan Zhi came back in the afternoon, she heard Ruan Jinyu talk about her

experience of going to the academy.

It was obvious that Ruan Jinyu had been completely "conquered" by Gu Qingci.

Gu Qingci was stupid, but she would cater to her preferences and take Ruan Jinyu to the academy.

Ruan Jinyu used to want to go to the academy very much, but after going back this time, she was indifferent.

"My sister said that it doesn't matter where you study. There are too many people in the academy and the teacher has to take care of so many people. It's not even my turn to ask questions. It's better to be at home." Ruan Jinyu said with a smile.

Ruan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. If Ruan Jinyu hadn't insisted on going to the academy, Ruan Maolin wouldn't have been in a hurry to find someone to negotiate and rush to make money.

Gu Qingci's matter sounded outrageous, but the result was quite good.

In the evening, Ruan Zhi asked Gu Qingci what he liked to eat and asked the kitchen to add food for Gu Qingci.

Gu Qingci was not polite and wrote a list in his slightly readable calligraphy. Scientific fitness recipes, auxiliary training.

They didn't look expensive, so Ruan Zhi told the kitchen to follow the menu given by Gu Qingci in the future.

Going to the academy with Ruan Jinyu was the last time Gu Qingci went to the academy before taking the college entrance examination.

Gu Qingci didn't go there later.

I have been happily preparing for the exam.

Gu Qingci only practiced horse archery and foot archery for two days. After she was familiar with the use of bows and arrows in this world, her accuracy improved, so she didn't practice anymore. She

mainly focused on her weak swordsmanship and strength training.

She read and practiced calligraphy for half a day, exercised for half a day, and drank tea in the evening. She lived a happy and fulfilling life.

Later, Ruan Zhi and Ruan Maolin were busy and didn't pay much attention to Gu Qingci's progress.

After many days, the weather gradually became hotter.

Originally, it was thought that Gu Qingci would not be able to hold on for a few days, but in a blink of an eye, he actually held on until the college entrance examination.

The examination requires going to the martial arts test in the prefecture.

So Gu Qingci had to take the exam in Guide Prefecture, where Minshan County was located, and Ruan Zhi also went.

The prefecture was far away and could not be returned in one day.

The prefecture was far away and could not be returned in one day.

Ruan Zhi was only temporarily marked. If she went far away, she was afraid of any accidents. Her main activities were still in the nearby counties.

Moreover, she did not find a capable guard, so it was not suitable for her to travel far.

Now that Gu Qingci was going to the prefecture, Ruan Zhi happened to go there to take a look.

When there was still one day before the exam, the two took a carriage.

It would take more than an hour on the road.

Gu Qingci was a little sleepy due to the bumpy ride. After obtaining Ruan Zhi's consent, he bent his legs and lay down between the two seats of the carriage. It was covered with soft cushions, clean and soft.

The two were originally very close to each other in the narrow carriage. After Gu Qingci got down from his seat and lay down, the distance became even closer. Ruan Zhi could smell the sweet scent of Gu Qingci more clearly.

Ruan Zhi has been very busy recently and her sleep is still not very good. At this moment, because of Gu Qingci's smell, her swollen and painful head is a little better. 

In addition, the carriage is shaking, and Ruan Zhi fell asleep without knowing when. Gu Qingci felt the soft and warm touch, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Ruan Zhi's face.

Ruan Zhi fell into Gu Qingci's arms and fell asleep.

Gu Qingei did not move.

He just stared at Ruan Zhi's profile in a daze.

Her skin is as white as jade, and her eyelashes are long and curled.

Some people are just presidents.

Really beautiful.

Gu Qingci sighed in his heart, feeling that something had sprouted in his head again.

Gu Qingci shook his head.

People should not be too idle.

After a month of training, everything was fine, but now it can't be controlled to sprout out of the ground.

Gu Qingci pressed hard to suppress the budding love brain, exhaled, closed his eyes and silently recited the martial arts classics.

When Ruan Zhi woke up, Gu Qingci closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.

Ruan Zhi was a little embarrassed, not knowing how she rolled on Gu Qingci.

She tidied herself up a little and sat down again.

This sleep was accompanied by the clear smell of Gu Qingci's pheromones.

Although it was short, she slept exceptionally well. It

was already afternoon when they arrived at Guide Prefecture.

Guide Prefecture is much more prosperous than Minshan County.

The Ruan family opened an inn and a restaurant in Guide Prefecture.

After the two went there, they directly checked into the No. 1 Tianzi Room of the inn.

The college entrance examination was about to be taken, and many students from various counties came. The inn in Guide Prefecture was almost full, and it was not easy to stay in the No. 1 Tianzi Room.

Gu Qingci was quite happy to travel with his boss at public expense, with food and accommodation provided.

However, there was a small problem when he checked in that night.

In addition to the servants' room, there was only one room reserved in the inn, Room No. 1.

And this room No. 1 did not have such a high-end custom-made bed as the step-out bed, but was equivalent to a large bed room without a small couch.

Gu Qingci took the initiative to sleep on the floor.

Ruan Zhi asked someone to bring a blanket to Gu Qingci and spread it on the floor.

When Gu Qingci woke up on the first day, he rolled off the blanket and onto the floor. After sleeping on the floor all night, he was stiff and had a little stiff neck.

"Madam, it's over. My neck can't be straightened. I feel like I can only tilt it. How can I take the exam now!" Gu Qingci said to Ruan Zhi with a bitter face, tilting his neck slightly.

"..." Ruan Zhi looked at Gu Qingci and held his forehead.

Originally, it was a joke that Gu Qingci came to take the martial arts exam, but now there was another joke in the joke. "

Have breakfast first, and then go to the road to see if there is a clinic and ask the doctor to see if it can be reset." Ruan Zhi said.

That was the only way.

After the two of them had dinner, Ruan Zhi found a hat for Gu Qingci to wear, so that she wouldn't be seen with her neck tilted.

The two of them went to the martial arts school in the state capital, but they didn't see a medical clinic along the way. They finally came across a medical clinic where the doctor was on a visit and could only get medicine.

"..." That's it. It should be fine in a while. Go to martial arts school first, otherwise you won't be able to catch up with the exam." Gu Qingci said helplessly.

"... " Ruan Zhi had no choice but to send Gu Qing to resign from the state martial arts examination