That night, Aunt Li and Aunt Li took Shiro to sleep on the canopy bed in the room, while Li Erlang and Sanlang Yulang made bunks on the floor in the yard.

A layer of reed mat was spread on the ground, woven by Ji Qingyue himself, and a layer of quilt was placed on it to block the cold air on the ground. The ground was still a little cold at night.

Li Yu was excited all day and fell asleep quickly while lying on the mat, while the two brothers looked at the stars and talked. Most of the time, Li Erlang was narrating in a low voice, while Li Sanlang listened quietly. He told Sanlang everything that happened at home, from the nonsense to the suppression of bandits.

"So Shiro and Yuro are both studying in the county?"

"Yes. The autumn harvest will start next month. You will go home early after your exams. You will be very busy then. You don't have to worry about it. There will be a manager to bring people. And I have seen the fields. The garlic is all plump and plump, but the ones brought by Hu Shang are not as good as the ones grown by Yue Lang!"

Ji Qingyue did not come out of the painting in order to be able to go out tomorrow. Li Erlang hung the painting on the wall of the shop, facing the yard, so that he could also participate in the conversation.

At this time, Ji Qingyue moved the deck chair to the bridge, enjoying the coolness while listening to the flow of the stream below him. From time to time, he would chime in with the two brothers. Before long, he fell asleep under the hypnosis of the sound of water flow.

The sky was slightly bright, and the sounds in the alley that had been silent all night suddenly became active. The sound of sweeping in the yard next door, the shouts from the shops outside, and the sound of men getting up early and pulling carts out to work...

The sound of the village here is completely different, the smell of fireworks is different, and the excitement is different.

Li Erlang carried the painting out early and sent Li Sanlang back to the academy. When they parted, he also told Sanlang to listen to Ji Qingyue and not to be too nervous. After a heart-to-heart talk with his second brother last night, Li Sanlang's mood had eased a lot, and he was in a different state of mind when he returned to the academy.

I'm the best!

On Chaoming Mountain, Ji Qingyue came out of the painting. After breakfast, he and Dad Li would take their two children to the county's elementary school to inquire. If there were still places, they could join the class in the future.

The two of them came down from the mountain. When they came back, they bought a large can of mutton soup from a shop in the alley. It was their habit to soak the biscuits and eat them, an eternal classic. When buying mutton soup, Li Erlang said that their home was in an alley, so the boss asked them to go back with the jar and bring it back after eating.

When we came back, the masons were already busy in the yard.

Ji Qingyue gave three bowls of mutton soup and a few biscuits to the three masons, allowing them to take a break while smashing the wall. This kind of treatment made the masons even more happy. Although they were pressed for time, the wages were sufficient and they could still do it. They gathered together a meal and worked even harder.

Soon, the window position was hollowed out, and then the masons worked hard to build a new wall. According to Uncle Li's instructions, the bricks were laid all the way to the bottom of the roof tiles, and the remaining gaps were filled with plaster.

In addition to the door, the entire newly built wall also has a row of ventilation openings near the top of the roof. This allows for ventilation when the windows and doors are closed, so that it is not completely sealed.

The windows on the wall were two meters wide. When Li Daquan came to deliver the canopy bed, Dad Li asked him to measure the dimensions of the doors and windows and install them the next time they came over. The window faces the yard. Although there is no good view in the yard yet, a table can be placed under the window in the room, which will make it bright for reading and writing during the day.

As the head of the household, Ji Qingyue had no way of not showing up. He came forward to make up for the remaining wages of the masons and Li Daquan. Then he and Aunt Li took the apprenticeship gift that Aunt Li had bought in advance and took their two children to register at the elementary school in the county.

This time they did not sign up formally, because most elementary schools will only accept new students after the autumn harvest. Different elementary schools have different requirements for students, and the thresholds are also different. The elementary school they went to was one of the best in the county. Not only did it have a high threshold, Shuxiu was also one of the few high-end, well-established aristocratic primary schools in the county.

Aristocratic primary school does not mean that those who study there must be rich or noble. Although Wuliang Shuxiu is a lot, it is not that everyone can afford it, it is just whether it is worth it. Some people just want to become illiterate, so there is no need to attend such an expensive elementary school. Some people's initial goal is to take the county examination and want to lay a good foundation, so they must attend this elementary school even if it costs five taels.

For those private schools that formally teach the Ming Jing, the minimum number of students required for a year is a dozen taels, and the number of students is even more. Those are the "aristocratic schools" that really stop a large group of students from poor families.

The elementary school they want to go to is Bingchun Academy in the east of Shandan. Bingchun Academy is famous for its strict teaching. In addition to the ordinary "Thousand Character Classic" taught in elementary school, they will also use "Tai Gong Tutors", "Hundred Lines Chapter" and " "Epic Poems" and other enlightenment textbooks, after the students have almost mastered the basics, they will continue to teach more things.

Just by looking at the teachings at Bingchun Academy, you can tell that they do not reject everyone who comes.

They can't accept children with no basic skills even if they want to. Even if they accept them, these children will go home crying because they can't keep up with the academy's teachings. As long as they shout once, the academy will even have someone to restrain them and send them to their parents. go back.

When Li Yu and Li Silang heard what Uncle Li said, they both saw the uneasiness in each other's eyes when they looked at each other. They were either afraid that they would not be able to pass the test, or that they were really too harsh and would get slapped on the palms of their hands. Li Yu was so frightened that his face turned pale. He could never control his tears. If he was scolded by his master, he could bear it in his heart, but the tears would flow down on his own. Then he would be misunderstood and bored by his master, and finally face dropping out of school. Then But what to do! !

Eyes, you have to live up to your expectations! !

Bingchun Academy is different from Qingshi Academy in that it does not have an excellent location next to the county government. Mengxue's academy is deep in a folk alley. The alley here is of course different from the one on Ji Qingyue's side. It is just a house that belongs to Ji Qingyue's family. So many times, so how can the people living in these alleys be ordinary families.

They walked into the deep alley and immediately felt the quietness here. There was almost no sound of clinking pots and pans, and there was a lot less smoke and smoke. As soon as they stepped into the alley of the literati, people couldn't help but feel a sudden respect and dare not speak highly. The sound of words is afraid of breaking the tranquility here.

Deep in the alley is indeed Bingchun Academy. An ancient plaque is hung in front of the academy door. An old man is sweeping fallen leaves in front of the door. When he sees Ji Qingyue and the others coming in with their children, he knows what they want to do.

The old man put down his broom and smiled politely: "You guys came to Bingchun Academy to study, right?"

Dad Li: "Yes, I wonder if the old man can bring his two children to the school to have a look at them? If these two children meet the admission requirements, I hope the school can accept them."

The two children stood in a polite manner, not daring to joke around and let the old man look at them honestly.

The old man still smiled: "The verification is not difficult, there is no need to be nervous, just follow me."

The four of them followed the old man obediently and entered the academy gate. After passing the screen wall, there was a huge sculpture of Wenquxing. Ji Qingyue and Dad Li walked forward unconsciously. Suddenly they realized that the two children did not follow immediately, so they turned back. Look, these two children are worshiping the statue respectfully. After bowing, they trotted to follow.

The academy is very large, and it is said that it can accommodate one to two hundred students at the same time. In addition to the landscape and teaching buildings, the rest are the dormitories of the mountain chief and the master.

Almost all the students here are "day students". There is no school building or canteen in the college. Students need to bring their own lunch and arrive at school before midnight (7 o'clock), and classes will be dismissed at the end of the afternoon ( o'clock).

Although they do not reject children from surrounding villages, many regulations limit the number of students.

The old man led them obviously not to the road over to the school. The scenery here was unique, with flowers and green bamboos, and the faint sound of reading could be heard from the courtyard wall.

Compared with Li's father who was nervous, Ji Qingyue was not panicked at all, nor worried about the "interview" of the two children. He saw the green bamboo in the yard and thought it would be great if he could get a piece of bamboo root. Although it does not appear to be edible bamboo, but ornamental bamboo, as long as it is bamboo, it has many uses.

As they walked, the old man stopped, stretched out his hand to signal Aunt Li and Ji Qingyue to stay, while he took the two children into the moon cave door and went deeper into the yard.

The two children held the meeting gift handed over by Uncle Li in their hands, and nervously followed the old man into the depths of the Moon Cave Gate, and soon disappeared into the winding corridor.

The layered landscapes are becoming more and more profound, and there is a lot of attention to detail. You can see the care inside. The exquisite scenery makes Ji Qingyue breathtaking.

They waited for a while and saw Li Silang and Li Yu running out jumping. The old man followed behind with a smile, happy for the children's happiness.

Sure enough, both kids were chosen.

"Master Li said that the two young men are very knowledgeable and can write vigorously. After the autumn harvest, they can be taken to the academy to hold a apprenticeship ceremony." The old man reminded Ji Qingyue and the others before sending them off.

At that time, in addition to the money to make repairs, you will also have to prepare wine, meat and other things used in the apprenticeship ceremony to show etiquette.

It was Ji Qingyue's first time to send his child to school. It would depend on what Aunt Li prepared, and he would also prepare one.

Both children are very happy to be able to go to school in the county. "The Master asked us to recite the Thousand-Character Classic in sections, and asked us to write a few more words. Finally, he checked a few of our questions. Yulang and I both answered very well." Li Silang was in a hurry as soon as he returned to the house. He went to his mother-in-law to ask for praise.

Ji Qingyue looked at Li Yu, who was silently happy, and reached out to touch his head: "Well done."

Li Yu lowered his head and laughed secretly.

At this time, Dad Li reminded something that Ji Qingyue had ignored: "You need Yulang's household registration to go to the academy. Yulang's household registration should still be with David. After I go back, I will find time to take Yulang to get it." Return to his registered residence."

Li Yu suddenly woke up from the joy and returned to reality: "I was registered in my father's name. After my father left, I lived alone. The household registration paper was kept by Uncle Wei. I was in a hurry when I came out. I haven’t been able to use my household registration paper, so I thought I’d get it later. Uncle Cai, Brother Ji, I can go back and get it myself.”

Dad Li really shouldn't interfere in other people's family affairs, and Li Yu is eight years old this year, and it's time to stand up for herself. "Don't make any announcement about your studies in the county. So, have you figured out how to get your household registration paper back?"

Li Yu nodded, his eyes full of determination, and he looked at Ji Qingyue: "Brother Ji, can I tell Uncle Wei that I will sell myself to you as a slave? In this way, my household registration paper should be handed over to you for safekeeping."

Ji Qingyue touched his head again: "If you don't want to be a slave, be my brother. You can hold the household registration paper yourself."

"Crybaby." Li Silang muttered, watching Li Yu squatting on the ground and sobbing.

巴州

An obviously smaller carriage drove down from the huge sailing ship. Although the carriage was small, it was still luxurious.

Anyone who knows wood will definitely recognize the value of this carriage. Just look at the wood. The entire carriage is made of precious rosewood.

The car board is a whole piece of uncut rosewood wood, with almost no gaps except for doors and windows.

Rosewood is not only heavy but also hard, and can be invulnerable if the doors and windows are closed.

There are four ginger-yellow tassels hanging on the four corners of the car hood. The reason why the tassels are ginger-yellow is because the silk threads used to weave the tassels are wrapped with gold threads. In the sunlight, the gold threads reflect the light and become thin and shiny.

The carriage is surrounded by a circle of guards holding swords. The outer circle is male guards, and the inner circle is female guards disguised as men.

There were layers of guards guarding the carriages that disembarked from the ship, always on guard against accidents.

To put it into detail, there were fifty-six guards guarding this carriage.

Passers-by gave way knowingly and watched the carriage drive into Bazhou.

There were two female guards driving the car. One of them turned around and locked the car door: "Miss, are you okay? We are about to enter Bazhou now."

A thin and bright voice came from inside the car: "I'm okay, Lu Niang is feeling a little unwell, Shu Fu, Tu Lun, please hurry up and find the address left by your uncle, so that Lu Niang can rest early!"

The one who spoke was Xu Dan, who went to Shandan with her cousin.

In the car, she supported her weak cousin and pressed her acupuncture points while complaining: "We have been sailing for more than a month, and we have been walking by water for more than a month. Now we have already left Jiangnan Road and come to Shannan Road. Why don't they let us go?" Us! We chased and fought fiercely along the way, and there were constant conspiracies and intrigues!"

Lu Lu shook his head: "This is settled..."

"Okay, please stop talking. I know what you mean..." Xu Dan sighed: "Oh, the big tree attracts the wind..."

It was a quarter of an hour after Lu Lu got out of the carriage and walked into the place that his father had decided.

Entering the room, Lu Lu finally relaxed. He immediately changed his clothes and took off the hairpin from his head. He didn't care about the lady's posture, and sat on the couch while the maid pressed his legs and feet.

Xu Dan also changed her clothes and sat next to her cousin. The noble young lady was now blue-eyed and weak from the long journey. She suddenly felt distressed: "Oh, you shouldn't have come to Jiangnan... If It takes less than half a month to rush back to Chang'an from Bazhou, but now you have to walk another month to go around Ganzhou, you will suffer!"

Lu Lu raised his eyes and smiled: "Then you are always traveling with the caravans to various places across the country. Do you feel that you are suffering?"

"It's hard to make money. I can see all the mountains and rivers of Dali. I feel so happy!"

"It's unfair for you to come with me and be locked up in a small carriage!"

Xu Dan tapped his cousin's face: "It's not a pain to give you a ride! How many days can you stay here this time?"

The maid who was massaging the young lady's legs replied: "We have to leave tomorrow, lest the governor of Bazhou knows that the young lady is here and comes to harass her and leak the news."

At this time, Tu Lun brought a bowl of medicine: "Miss, drink the soothing soup and rest. We have to go on the road tomorrow."

Lu Lu drank the medicinal soup obediently and ordered: "Guard the carriage and don't let anyone approach."

"Yes."

The room was not quiet for long. Xu Dan, who was looking at the accounts outside, suddenly heard sobbing from the bed in the inner room. He immediately dropped the account book and called the maid outside the door: "Huxiao, come quickly!"

The maid quickly entered the room, opened the layers of silk curtains and came to the bedside. She saw that her young lady was sweating profusely, crying with her eyes tightly closed, and tears kept falling from the corners of her eyes: "No...who..."

Xu Dan didn't dare to disturb the nightmare person. He wiped Lu Lu's sweat and looked at Hu Xiao in panic: "What's going on? It's worse than when we were on the boat. Why is it a nightmare?"

Hu Xiao, who had some knowledge of medical skills, probed the young lady's hand veins, took out a silver needle, and quickly inserted it into the Shenmen point on her wrist, and then whispered softly: "Miss, young lady -"

After that, Lu Lu slowly opened her eyes and saw her panicked cousin and Hu Xiao. At the same time, she noticed the wetness on her face. She raised her hand to brush it under her eyes. When she saw it, her hands were covered with tears: "I What's going on?"

Xu Dan was so frightened that her heart beat violently. She held her heart and smoothed her cousin's messy hair: "You were in a nightmare just now and your tears kept flowing. What were you dreaming about?"

Hearing what his cousin said, Lu Lu suddenly thought of the dream he had just had, and his face turned pale: "Hu Xiao, I'm fine, you can go out..."

Long'er was on duty with Hu Xiao. She was not good at medical skills, so she had to wait anxiously outside the door. Her expression softened when she heard the young lady say, "It's okay."

The maid closed the door and Lu Lu leaned on Xu Dan's shoulder: "Danniang, have I ever said before that before I came to Jiangnan, I kept having a dream?"

Xu Dan thought for a while: "You said that you had been having the same dream in Chang'an before coming to Jiangnan, but you also said that you didn't remember what you dreamed about."

"Yes." Lu Lu unconsciously pinched his crossed collars, feeling uneasy: "Just now I seemed to have dreamed that dream again, and I seemed to have seen what was inside..."

"What did you dream about...?"

Lu Lu's eyes were vacant, and he slowly uttered a few words: "I dreamed that I was dead..."

When Xu Dan heard this, he didn't care that his cousin was still next to her. He immediately helped the person to stand up and asked clearly: "Bah, bah, bah! How could you get such a thing? Is it really the same dream? Could it be this?" Were you scared by those people from Jiangnan on the way?"

Lu Lu shook her head gently. Although the previous dreams were all illusory, she could be sure that she was dreaming of the same dream!

She is dying...

Lu Lu looked solemn and silent. Xu Dan also became serious. He was about to get out of bed, but Lu Lu grabbed him: "Danniang, this is just a dream...!"

Xu Dan was about to explode. He walked around but couldn't help but say: "You said it was a dream, but your expression told me that you are scared. It is true that you are worried!!"

She knew she shouldn't lose her temper now, so she took a few deep breaths and said, "Tell me what happened in your dream!"

Unexpectedly, Lu Lu shook his head again: "I don't remember what happened, I just vaguely knew that I was dead..."

No one knows who killed her, how she was killed, or where she was killed.

In the end, the two comforted each other while looking at each other with uneasy eyes: It was just a dream, nothing happened...

After leaving Bazhou and continuing westward, Lu Lu never had that dream again. It seemed that it was really just a dream.

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