Master of Rebirth

Wang Qi came here whatever he wanted, just as he had made plans on his side, Mrs. Ma came to the door.

Since she went to Linglongzhai, she didn't know whether it was to avoid suspicion or for other reasons, Mrs. Ma seldom went back to the main house of the Wang family, and she never came to the bamboo garden.

Mrs. Ma came uninvited, Wang Qi expected that she must have something to do.But he was always polite to Mrs. Ma, and he didn't ask much. Instead, he asked her to sit down first, then ordered the servants to serve tea, and then said slowly: "It's so late, and it's cold. A letter is fine, there is no need to make a trip in person.”

"The old lady and Ah Mande have been taking care of you for so long, so they should come to pay their respects in person," said Mrs. Ma.

Knowing that these were all polite words, Wang Qi didn't take them seriously.If Mrs. Ma wants to see him, she can choose a time when Tianming Road is easy to walk, there is no need to come at this time.She came here alone, without notifying in advance, nor looking for someone to accompany her, so she must have something that she doesn't want to say in front of others.

Sending out the servants who were waiting around, Wang Qi said directly: "Grandma Ma, don't be too polite, you are all from your own family, if you have anything to do, just ask, as long as I can do it, I will try my best to do it."

"In that case, I would like to thank you, young master." Mrs. Ma didn't hold back, and said straight to the point: "Young master's grace, not only gave our grandson and grandson a way to eat, but also taught Ah Man to read and write. Now, we have also saved some money, The old lady is really sorry that I have gone to the school and always bothered the young master."

Wang Qi has a delicate heart, and when she heard Mrs. Ma mentioned the academy, she immediately understood what she meant.

In today's world, if a child from a poor family wants to stand out, he must either join the army or take the imperial examination.Although joining the army is a way out, but after all, a sword has no eyes.Maybe before he got through it, he was shrouded in horse leather.No parent is willing to gamble on the future of their children with their lives.In contrast, the imperial examination is still a safe way.

According to the laws of Daliang, if a scholar wants to take the imperial examination, he must obtain the status of a student in a private school recognized by the county.Mrs. Ma probably wanted to quit Zhao Aman's job as a school boy and send him to a private school so that he could get a good reputation in the future.

Speaking of which, Wang Qi really didn't plan for Zhao Aman.The mysterious man just asked him to train Zhao Aman to be a well-bred literati, and had no other requirements.Wang Qi always felt that the mysterious god was capable of all things, and with him as his backer, there was no need for Zhao Aman to take the imperial examination and squeeze the thin and narrow single-plank bridge with thousands of troops.

Seeing Wang Qi frowning and not speaking, thinking that he was unwilling to agree, Mrs. Ma panicked and knelt down and said: "Thanks to the favor of the young master, after Ah Man entered the Wang family, he often received advice from the young master. The great kindness of the young master, Even if the old woman is an ox and a horse, she still doesn't know. Now that we have the ability to go to the school, it's really not good to continue to trouble the young master."

Since it was Mrs. Ma's own request, Wang Qi was of course happy to fulfill it.Leaving aside the status of that mysterious person, Linglongzhai's business is all supported by Mrs. Ma's craftsmanship, and she is also a person who knows how to advance and retreat. She has always done her duty and never relied on skills.Wang Qi accepted her affection, so she was naturally willing to be a good person to the end.

"Mother-in-law is worrying too much." Wang Qi helped him up with a smile, and said along the way: "I like this child Ah Man very much. I have always regarded him as my younger brother. I also think he has a good future. Even if you don't mention it, I will I also have this idea. I don’t know, which private school does my mother-in-law plan to send Ah Man to?”

Obviously, Mrs. Ma only wanted to resign for Zhao Aman and Wang Qi first, but she hadn't had time to think about it in the long run.Hearing this, Mrs. Ma was obviously taken aback, and waited for a while before saying: "I heard from the women in Linglongzhai that the Qingyun Academy in the west of the city is good, and there are many champions in it."

The imperial examination is held every three years, and the Qingyun Academy has only been held in the past few years. How many champions can it produce?This is obviously a nonsense of the market, not worthy of scrutiny.Wang Qi smiled, he knew a little bit about Qingyun Academy.It is said that the host is a failed scholar who has tried and failed many times. Seeing that he is eloquent and able to fool people, the county magistrate secretly paid him to open the school.There is a county magistrate who incites public opinion and spreads it ten times and hundreds of times, so Qingyun Academy naturally has a reputation.Everyone in the county knew that the county magistrate was actually the real owner of Qingyun Academy, but no one said anything.

The reason why the imperial court issued the ban, prohibiting the sons of merchants from becoming officials and eunuchs from doing business, was because they were afraid of collusion between officials and businessmen, and officials would use their power to benefit themselves.It's a pity that there are policies above and countermeasures below.People who are officials are reluctant to part with the power in their hands, and they value the huge profits in the market.Although he can't do business by himself, he can support an obedient puppet. The two of them have nothing to do with each other on the surface, and secretly share the spoils, and each takes what he needs.

For this kind of thing, Wang Qi herself felt the same way.More than half of Linglongzhai's income in the capital is dedicated to the third uncle.Although the third uncle didn't ask him anything on the surface, the hooks in it were all tacit, if you don't take it seriously, you will lose.Wang Qi believes that the 100 million taels of business in the hands of the second uncle will probably be shared with the Prime Minister's family, and maybe they will take the majority.

Wang Qi did not object to Zhao Ahman entering the school to study, but he really didn't trust the school run by the magistrate Ma.

"Although Qingyun Academy is well-known, it has only been open for a few years after all. The students there have different identities and backgrounds, and they are very complicated. I am afraid that Ah Man will not get along well in the past." Wang Qi said: "Pingyao County is the most famous His master is Xie Xuexue, and many of the students in the county who were named on the gold list are his disciples. Back then, my third uncle also worshiped him as a teacher, and gained fame along the way."

"Xie Xuexue, I'm afraid we won't be able to climb high? Besides, he is old, and I don't know if he will accept disciples." Mrs. Ma, the famous leader of Xie Xuexue, has also heard of it, but she doesn't dare to have high hopes.

Wang Qi said: "Although Mr. Xie is over seventy, he is still full of energy. Now he is invited by the Zhang family to teach in the Zhang family."

"The Zhang family? Could it be that they were invited by Mr. Zhang Yunlin and Mrs. Zhang?" Mrs. Ma said, "If it were the Zhang family, we would be even more unattainable."

Knowing that the opportunity to send charcoal in the snow came, Wang Qi didn't go around in circles, and said directly: "In addition to the children of the Zhang family, there are also many children with other surnames who are studying in the Zhang family. They are all celebrities in Pingyao County, and their conduct and talents are not good. Ordinary people can compare it. Ah Man studied with them and was influenced by his ears and eyes. He will definitely have a good influence. I simply have some friendship with the Zhang family. For the sake of Mr. Zhang who passed away, the Zhang family will definitely give me some face If the mother-in-law is willing, Ah Man can use my mother's cousin's identity to go to Zhang's family to study, what do you think?"

"The identity of your mother's cousin?" Mrs. Ma was taken aback.

Wang Qi quickly explained: "After all, I am a merchant. If Ah Man is allowed to use the identity of a cousin or a younger brother, I am afraid it will affect him. My grandfather's father was also an official. Although my grandfather did not have an official position, he was also a local official. Big family. Although they are no longer here, but with this level of status, they will definitely not hold back Ah Man."

Wang Qi has been very thoughtful.The Wang family is a merchant, and the Wang family's children cannot take the imperial examination.And Wang Qi's mother's family is a big and serious family. Although it has long since declined, and there are not many people left now, but at least they do not have the status of merchants and are eligible for the imperial examination.Letting Zhao Aman be Wang Qi's natal cousin is just a verbal title, which can not only raise his status, but also prevent him from being looked down upon in school, and will not disgrace his qualifications for the imperial examination.

"This...how can this be done?" After realizing what Wang Qi meant, Mrs. Ma was surprised and delighted, "This is too much trouble, my lord."

Pity the hearts of the elders in the world, although she is sincere in not wanting to trouble Wang Qi, but if Zhao Aman can be more confident in high school, Mrs. Ma will not care about it.

Wang Qi hurriedly said: "Grandma Ma is serious. I help Ah Man, but I also help myself. It has been my regret for many years not to take part in the scientific examination. If I can help Ah Man make it to the top, it will be considered a fulfillment of my dream for many years. I also hope that Mother-in-law is perfect."

"Then... the old lady is here to thank you, young master." Madam Ma was already rejoicing in her heart, and naturally it was impossible to refuse, and turned to Wang Qifu again and again.

With her mind over, Mrs. Ma said goodbye and left without staying any longer.

Wang Qi ordered people to harness the carriage, and arranged for them to take Madam Ma back to Linglongzhai safely, and then sent her to the door, and then waved goodbye.

Watching the carriage carrying Mrs. Ma gradually go away, thinking that after Wang Sheng, Zhao Aman would also leave him to study in a school, Wang Qi couldn't help but feel a little lost, and said in her heart: "It seems that I have to find a new personal servant again. We're together."

When Mrs. Ma returned to Linglongzhai, Zhao Aman was about to go out to find her.

"Grandma, where have you been? It's easy for me to find." Seeing Mrs. Ma, Zhao Aman ran up and supported her.

The girl hurriedly poured a cup of tea and put it in Granny Ma's hand, and said, "Grandma Ma, why didn't you tell Ah Man when you went out, it seems that Ah Man is in a hurry."

"It's okay, I just went out for a walk." Ma Pozi looked at the girl and smiled, "Your sister is okay."

Hearing her mention of her younger sister, the girl's face turned bitter, and she said in a shy voice: "Hey, my brother beats her all the time and doesn't give her food. I don't dare to show up, so I can only sneak over to have a look."

Ever since the girl's brother heard that she had been redeemed, he came to Linglongzhai several times to look for her, but was dismissed by Wang Sheng and Changshun.When dealing with gamblers who cruelly sent his own sister into the pit of fire, Wang Sheng had always been merciless. He cheated and threatened him a few times, and the girl's brother immediately gave up.It's a pity that he was furious and didn't dare to provoke the Wang family, so he could only go home and vent his anger on his youngest sister.

Knowing from the neighbors that her sister is suffering, the girl has no choice but to sneak back to deliver some medicine and food while her brother is out.She knew that giving money to her sister would only make her brother cheaper, so she could only give the money to a few well-meaning neighbors around, asking them to help take care of her sister.The girl just received a letter saying that her sister was beaten again.Knowing how ruthless her brother was, she was really worried, and she didn't dare to go back alone, so she could only beg Zhao Aman to accompany her.

"Grandma, it's so late, where have you been?" Zhao Aman complained, "Is there anything you can't do when I come back?"

Mrs. Ma said: "It's okay, just now Qi Xing came to get some snacks, I asked him to take me to the Bamboo Garden to visit Young Master."

Hearing this, the girl stopped packing her things, but she felt regretful in her heart.It was rare for Mrs. Ma to visit Wang Qi. If she begged, she might be able to go there together.It's a pity that such a good opportunity was missed.

The girl scolded the gambler brother who had delayed her "future" in her heart, and said calmly: "I heard that the bamboo garden of Wang Gongzi is very beautiful, it would be great if I could go in and have a look. "

Pretending not to hear what the girl said, Mrs. Ma looked at her and said, "Girl, go to the kitchen and make some ginger soup. It's cold, you just came back from outside, drink some ginger soup to warm your body, be careful not to get cold."

Knowing that Mrs. Ma sent her out on purpose, the girl didn't dare to disobey her though she didn't want to, so she left reluctantly.

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The author has something to say:

Ah Man is going to be the cousin of the Wang family, that is to say, he can eat, live and work with Wang Qi in the future.