Xie Shu's fingertips curled up subconsciously by his side. When he raised his hand, he just realized how he would want to make such a frivolous gesture to Mr. Lang.

At this time, he and Lang Jun's eyes met, and Lang Jun was staring at him intently, as if he was completely unaware of his intentions, as if he was letting others do what he wanted.

At this moment, it seems like a long time has passed.

Xie Shu regained his composure, and then, a solemn smile appeared on his face, and he whispered: "Mr., please rest assured and wait for me to come back."

Seeing Yu Chuxi nodding, Xie Shu finally stepped out of the gate of Yu's house, and stepped into the carriage at the door, but when he got into the carriage, Xie Shu couldn't help but turn his head, and looked at Mr. Lang from afar.

And when Xie Shu got into the carriage, the little official who came to talk this time couldn't help but glance at Xie Shu more.

He is Wan Linming's confidant, so he naturally knows Lord Wan's intentions, and he has been observing Xie Shu just now.

I saw that this person was a bit more outstanding than the rumors, not only his demeanor was impeccable, but he also talked differently with his husband Lang Yiyi, so it seemed like someone else was involved?

The little official thought of this and knew it well.

At this time, Xie Shu also noticed that this little official came. Although the other party was young, he was dressed very smartly and neatly. It was unknown who had appointed him.

Xie Shu tried to talk to him and said, "Xie Shu, I don't know how to call this little brother?"

The little official didn't expect Xie Shu to be so polite. You must know that their positions are low, and they are really not worth mentioning in the eyes of people with status.

He smiled and said: "Mr. Xie doesn't need to be too polite, just call the villain Li Ming. As for other things, the adults have orders, and I forgive the villain for not being able to tell."

After Li Ming finished speaking, he added another sentence: "Xie Xianggong, don't worry, just answer the truth later."

Xie Shu nodded when he heard the words, knowing that this was already the limit of what the other party could disclose, and it seemed that it was really related to the case.

However, Xie Shu can tell from Li Ming's attitude that the summoning of him this time should not be due to Yu Wanchun's bribe. Once again, make sure nothing is missing.

At this time, when the carriages and horses stopped, Li Ming led him down, and Xie Shu found that the place where the two of them arrived was the yamen of Yingtian Mansion.

I saw a row of railings around it, the gate of the beast's mouth was wide open, and beside it was a big drum with red lacquer and white skin, which was called "Tanggu" in ancient times. Except for a few officials standing near the gate, almost No people come near.

After Xie Shu followed Li Ming into the yamen, he soon arrived at a hall, where Li Ming asked him to wait for a while.

Xie Shu naturally had no objection, and felt a little strange. He thought that the other party would take him to the place where the case was examined, but he didn't expect it to be a hall.

However, Xie Shu didn't take it lightly. After a short while, a man in normal clothes came over. He looked about 40 years old, with a dignified appearance and a beard. He looked at him from top to bottom.

Xie Shu doesn't know who he is, but he thinks this person is the "adult" in Li Ming's mouth.

Xie Shu greeted him neither humble nor overbearing: "The late Xie Shu has met adults."

Wan Linming's face couldn't see good or bad: "You are Xie Shu? These days, I have heard a lot about you."

After Wan Linming sat down, without waiting for Xie Shu to speak, he narrowed his eyes, observed the clues on Xie Shu's face, and then said in a more serious tone: "Xie Shu, you were admitted as a scholar when you were 14 years old. It was a sensation in Jinling for a while, why hasn't it made any progress in the past six years?"

Xie Shu did not expect this adult to speak so straightforwardly. In fact, it is very rare for a 14-year-old to pass the examination for a scholar. It can be said that he has outstanding talents. It's because of neglect of studies.

Of course, there was no shame on Xie Shu's face, he just replied calmly: "The late students are only a little talented, it's just a fluke, the more I study now, the more I feel my own inadequacy."

Wan Linming saw that he was so depressed, a strange look flashed in his eyes, but Wan Linming's tone became more and more displeased: "According to what you said, then you should concentrate on your studies. Why did you study again three years ago? Dropping out of Jinling Academy? Could it be that studying at the academy is not as good as studying at home by yourself?"

Xie Shu felt helpless, he didn't know the original reason for dropping out of school, but now he needs to explain it carefully, otherwise it will appear that he intends to deceive.

Xie Shu thought for a while, and replied: "That's not the case, it's just that I was busy with other things at that time. In the past three years, the late students have also worked hard and tried not to delay their studies."

Wan Linming couldn't deny this, after all, Xie Shu's fame at the Xiyuan Poetry Contest a few days ago proved this point.

Thinking of something at this time, Wan Linming said casually: "Other things? Could it be that he was mistaken by Ruhua Meijuan?"

Wan Linming didn't mention the word "marrying" because he thought about Xie Shu's face, but he felt a little regretful in his heart.

He tried Xie Shu just now, and seeing that Xie Shu was able to advance and retreat smoothly, behave well, and have extraordinary talent under his difficulties, he couldn't help but admire him very much.

You must know that there is no shortage of geniuses in this world, but if a genius is proud of his talent and arrogant, he will often not last long.

And there are very few people who can combine talent and ability to handle affairs, so most geniuses tend to be like a short-lived meteor, even if it appears in the sky, it is only a moment.

Wan Linming saw that although Xie Shu had been silent for six years, he was able to maintain his mentality and continue to concentrate on his studies. Now he has become famous again, which shows his excellence.

At the same time, Wan Linming is very sorry that Xie Shu chose to join the Yu family three years ago, which means that his future career may be cast in a shadow. The requirements of an official's cleanliness did not meet the requirements, so it would be difficult for Xie Shu to have a chance to rise to the top in the future.

But thinking of this, Wan Linming couldn't help but smile wryly, how can anyone in this world reach the sky in one step?Wasn't he also sent down?

When he heard the other person's words, Xie Shu frowned imperceptibly. Although this person's words sounded like a joke, Xie Shu could have just laughed and put it off perfunctorily, but Xie Shu was unwilling to do so.

In his opinion, no matter whether he acquiesces or shirks at this moment, it is a kind of disrespect to Lang Jun. It is his own business to quit the academy, so what does it have to do with Lang Jun?

Therefore, Xie Shu's tone became a bit solemn and said: "My lord, that's not the case. If it weren't for my lord, I wouldn't have the opportunity to concentrate on my studies now. Now it's not easy for my lord to support me. I also want to return it as soon as possible." Your Majesty's kindness."

As soon as these words came out, a trace of surprise appeared on Wan Linming's face.

He just heard Li Ming say that Xie Shu and Yu Chuxi have a deep friendship. Although he heard it, he didn't feel that deeply. Lin Ming hesitated, but now, Wan Linming is no longer doubtful.

As for the facts of the case, there was no need for Wan Linming to ask any more. Xie Shu was as versatile as he had judged before.

Sure enough, he couldn't trust his own son.

Wan Linming was also a little shocked that this Xie Shu was actually a rare person who knew how to repay kindness!

People like this are even rarer, Wan Linming moved his mind, and slowly stroked his beard and said: "Xie Shu, I checked the file yesterday and saw a case related to you, so I decided to ask you to come over and investigate. I think you have never slacked off in the past few years, but in Enke's selection of scholars, the former two can be based on the Four Books and Five Classics, but how do you delve into the latter two?"

When Xie Shu heard this, he also understood the identity of this person at this time, it turned out that he was Wan Linming, the prefect of Yingtian Mansion.

Seeing Wan Linming looking at him with deep eyes and a smile on his face, Xie Shu understood that Wan Linming wanted to remind him, and this just happened to reach Xie Shu's heart.

Xie Shu greeted him again, and asked respectfully: "I would like to ask Master Wan to enlighten me."

Seeing that Xie Shu had seen his identity, but he was still able to deal with it calmly, Wan Linming felt a little more satisfied, but Wan Linming didn't reveal it: "You go back first, and I will let Yu know when I have news. you."

In fact, Wan Linming only found out a few days ago that Jiang Hong, a great Confucian in central Beijing, had returned home and wanted to return to Jinling.Jiang Hong once sacrificed wine for the Imperial Academy, and he has a clear reputation in the world. There are countless students who want to worship him as a teacher, but Jiang Hong has a straightforward personality and only cares about talent, so Wan Linming also has no intention of sending his son there.

Wan Linming intends to introduce Xie Shu to Jiang Hong, but he will not interfere as to whether Jiang Hong will take a fancy to Xie Shu, so it is just a matter of little effort for Wan Linming.

But there is no news of Jiang Hong's return yet, so Wan Linming didn't say anything.

Although Wan Linming made a fool of himself, Xie Shu was still polite and thanked Wan Linming before leaving.

On the way back, it was still Li Ming who saw him off. This time, Li Ming's attitude was much closer. After all, why couldn't he see that the lord has favored Xie Shu now?

As soon as the carriage stopped, Xie Shu got out of the carriage, and Yu Chuxi was soon notified of his return to Yu's house.

Before Xie Shu arrived at Ting Yuyuan, he saw Yu Chuxi walking towards him.

"Thank you Shu!"

A bright smile appeared on Yu Chuxi's face, and at the same time, his long eyelashes flickered at him, as if to observe if there was anything wrong with him.

Xie Shu stopped on purpose, coughed lightly, and covered the corners of his lips with his fist.

Until Lang Jun's clothes fluttered and he was about to walk to the front, Xie Shu couldn't help but put down his hands, he couldn't hide the deep smile in his brows: "Lang Jun, don't worry, I'm fine..."

Seeing this scene, Yu Chuxi didn't know that Xie Shu was teasing him just now. He was ashamed and wanted to bite him, but he couldn't bear it.

On the second day, the trial of Yu Wanchun's case officially began.

Yu Wanchun was dragged up to the lobby by two jailers, and he saw a tiger descending the mountain painted on the front of the yamen, which was lifelike, as if it was about to pounce on him, and the yamen guards were lined up on both sides with their killing sticks in their hands, making loud noises deafening.

Even though he had made sufficient preparations, Yu Wanchun was unavoidably still a little apprehensive. Hearing that the magistrate Wan Linming had arrived, several jailers pressed him down, and Yu Wanchun knelt down in embarrassment.

Yu Wanchun had to listen to the entire process of the case in this posture. During this period, Yu Wanchun tried to find opportunities to argue countless times, but he didn't get to the place where he spoke, so he could only listen with hatred.

Finally when it came time for the defendant to speak, Yu Wanchun couldn't wait to say to Wan Linming in the hall: "My lord, I have a grievance to say!"

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