The Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Man

Nan County, Shi Qinghu’s home.

A woman with a gentle temperament and beautiful appearance is brewing tea. Her movements are graceful and calm. It can be seen that she is a lady from a noble family who has been carefully cultivated since childhood.

This woman's name is Shi Lingxiu, the granddaughter of Shi Qinghu. This child was raised in the capital since she was young, and recently ran to Nan County to avoid marriage. Her parents died early, so she was raised in the second branch of the Shi family.

Her uncle and aunt were also nice to her, but she didn't want to get married just like that. Thinking of her grandfather retiring and returning to his hometown alone, Shi Lingxiu also planned to hide here for a few years.

She didn't want to get married so soon, and hiding here for a few years was just the right time to take care of her grandfather. Shi Lingxiu had been here for a while.

Although Nan County is a little small, it is not as complicated as the capital. Shi Lingxiu feels comfortable here. She is only fifteen or sixteen years old and does not want to get married so early.

This granddaughter was pitiful, and Shi Qinghu knew what she was thinking. She thought it would be good to let her stay for two more years, so that the daughter of the Shi family would not have to worry about not being able to get married.

When the tea was ready, Shi Lingxiu brought it over with a faint smile on her face.

"Grandfather, have some tea."

Shi Qinghu loved this granddaughter. Because the child's parents died young, he doted on this granddaughter even more. When the child was raised by his second son and his wife, Shi Qinghu also paid attention to the child from time to time.

With his attention, her family would not bully her because of the early death of her granddaughter and her father. Shi Lingxiu's life was actually quite good.

Shi Lingxiu didn't lack anything in terms of material things. Her uncle and aunt were also very kind to her, and they carefully raised her like a girl from a big family.

But these are not their parents after all, and they have their own children. Most of their attention is also on their children.

Shi Lingxiu knew that her grandfather was good to her, but her grandfather was already old and she didn't know how long he could live. Shi Lingxiu felt a little sad when she thought of this.

She didn't show these emotions much, and she played the role of a lady from a well-off family who followed strict rules every day. Even when she went out, she would wear a bamboo hat and be followed by a maid.

At first, Shi Lingxiu didn't know why his grandfather had to run to Nan County, and he didn't allow his family to come and take care of him. After being here for a while, Shi Lingxiu also learned some things about his grandfather.

When my grandfather was in the capital, he had said that he would not accept any disciples. I didn't expect that he would accept another disciple now. She was also a little curious about this person named Qian Tongyu.

As a granddaughter, she knew who her grandfather was and how powerful he was. It was unimaginable that her grandfather would adopt a farm boy like this. She was also somewhat curious about what was so special about this farm boy.

It's just that Qian Tongyu went to take part in the provincial examination and hasn't come back yet. But he was once the first in the Nanjing Prefecture, which is quite impressive.

Shi Lingxiu not only learned the art of playing the qin, chess, poetry and painting at home, but also learned some articles and policy essays that men learn. She could also understand the value of the first prize of the Nanjing government case.

When Qian Tongyu came back, he had already achieved the title of Juren. Qian Tongyu also thought carefully about the question that Master Shi had asked him before.

He wrote a few questions roughly, but he didn't expect to get the second place in the provincial examination. The second place result was not obvious, but it was a good result, and Qian Tongyu was very satisfied.

When Qian Tongyu came back and came to Shi's house again, he happened to see the teacher's granddaughter. The teacher lived alone, and the sudden appearance of a young girl also scared Qian Tongyu.

"who are you?"

Seeing this strange boy who suddenly appeared in the house, Shi Lingxiu subconsciously took two steps back. Men and women should not touch each other, not to mention that there were no people here at the moment.

If others saw them, it would be easy for them to be gossiped about being alone together. Shi Lingxiu's eyes were also wary.

Seeing this dignified and beautiful girl, Qian Tongyu also took a few steps back. The tip of his ear was inexplicably red, and the boy seemed to be a little shy.

"I'm sorry, I'm so abrupt."

"My name is Qian Tongyu, a student of Teacher Shi. I came here to pay my respects to you after finishing the provincial examination." Qian Tongyu bowed and took the initiative to make room for a safe distance.

After he came back, he came to see the teacher. Qian Tongyu really didn't know that there was a new girl in the teacher's family. This made him feel that he was being presumptuous.

Hearing Qian Tongyu's name, Shi Lingxiu looked at the boy seriously. The boy was fair-skinned, polite and well-mannered, and he was also very likable.

Knowing that this young man was her grandfather's apprentice, Shi Lingxiu became much less vigilant towards him. She restrained her expression and led the man inside.

Shi Lingxiu said, "Come with me, grandpa is in the pavilion."

When summer comes, my grandfather likes to stay in the pavilion.

Basically, they play chess, read books, and enjoy the cool in the pavilion. My grandfather is old and doesn't like to go out. The old friends who live nearby may visit each other here, play chess, chat, etc.

Nan County is a small place with few people.

After moving here, life has become a lot quieter.

Shi Qinghu was not surprised to see him, as the good news had already been passed on. Knowing that his disciple had ranked second, Shi Qinghu also knew his choice.

If he scores lower in the imperial examination and doesn't perform so well in the palace examination, he will be sent out to serve as an official in the future and plan to take the practical route.

Not staying in the capital, and not being involved in anything. This is a safe route. The current emperor is already old, and now the ambitions of these princes have also risen.

If you get involved in party disputes at this time, it is easy to get caught up in it. Being sent out is a good way to train yourself and is safe. It just depends on whether Qian Tongyu can bear it.

Seeing Qian Tongyu and his granddaughter, Shi Qinghu had an idea in his mind. The two of them were of similar age, maybe they were suitable...

This granddaughter's parents died young, so if she married someone of equal status or a higher status, she would be easily wronged. His second son is currently only a third-rank official in the capital.

This was already pretty good, but in a capital city full of princes and dignitaries, a third-rank official was still not good enough. Even for someone like him who had once been the prime minister.

He is already old, even if he still has connections, how long can he last?

The second son was a smart one. If he could choose not to take sides, the Shi family could be saved. But his granddaughter was a little pitiful.

He only has a few years left to live, and who will be able to protect her after he dies?

The old fox who had this idea had not yet taken action. He talked with Qian Tongyu for a while. Later, he also signaled his granddaughter to entertain Qian Tongyu.

"I'm old and tired. Lingxiu, you two are both young people and might have something to say. Please help me entertain Tongyu."

Shi Qinghu said casually, waved his hand and went back to his room to rest. This made the two boys and girls who stayed behind a little embarrassed.

Although the two may not be well matched, if Shi Lingxiu marries someone of a lower status now, with the relationship of her master, the man will be more lenient towards her.

In addition, he also has the identity of the Shi family in Beijing, which can be regarded as a backer. In addition, the Qian family is not rich, but Qian Tongyu is a young talent and can see a bright future.

In the future, he might become a capable official, at least a fourth-rank official. If he does well, he will be transferred back to Beijing to serve as an official after being sent out.

Qian Tongyu and Shi Lingxiu also sat there awkwardly, with a maid beside them and another one followed by a servant.

Shi Lingxiu was smart, so how could she not understand what her grandfather was thinking? Looking at Qian Tongyu, the sensitive girl was also thinking quickly in her heart.

Qian Tongyu now feels a little awkward. This situation seems to be like a blind date...

Qian Tongyu's requirements for his future wife are that she should be able to manage the household and have a virtuous character. This way, he won't have to worry about the affairs of the harem in the future.

Regardless of whether this can work out, this guy's personality is very suitable. But it depends on whether the girl is interested. A forced melon is not sweet.

Perhaps because the girl seemed a little embarrassed, Qian Tongyu took the initiative to find a topic. "Girl, why don't we go for a walk in the backyard..."

Someone took the initiative to speak, and Shi Lingxiu breathed a sigh of relief. She nodded and followed. The two walked around in the yard and talked about some topics such as hobbies.

Qian Tongyu only chatted with the girl for a while and then left. It was their first meeting and the two of them were not very familiar with each other, so there was not much to talk about.

Qian, a former scholar, passed the provincial examination and now became a juren. Qian Tongyu took a short break and prepared to go to the capital.

He planned to buy a house in Beijing, so he could prepare for the exam there. Over the years, he had saved more than 100,000 yuan.

This is enough to buy a large house. Even if you don't live in the capital in the future, you can buy a house as a backup. Besides, this house will not depreciate and may even appreciate.

Shi Lingxiu knew that her grandfather did this for her own good. After considering it for a few days, she realized that the young talent Qian Tongyu was indeed the right choice for her.

Besides, she didn't dislike the boy, and his character was good. What was rare was that at his age, he didn't have a woman around him. If he were in the capital, a boy of his age would probably have several children.

The two of them started to interact with each other, and their relationship gradually became closer. The Qian family did not expect that this lady from a noble family would really come.

If they could really marry the granddaughter of Mr. Shi, it would be a great thing for the Qian family. But knowing Mr. Shi's idea, the people in the capital seemed to disagree.

However, the family is still headed by Mr. Shi.