Zhou Yi stared at the joint book on the table in silence.

The master walked in quietly, and seeing that he was hesitating, he couldn't help but say: "Sir, is it any good for us to make a big deal out of it, the twenty-three candidates didn't see much, but they really want to make trouble, we want to suppress it. It's difficult to get down."

   Seeing that Zhou Yi's expression was even more gloomy, the master said more and more cautiously: "This matter is Ou Dunyi's fault. It's a matter of benevolence and righteousness for Lord Ou to cover it up once. We really don't need to get involved too deeply."

   "Guangzhou is under my control, and the township examination is the most important thing in the country. I cannot shirk the responsibility for such a thing..." Zhou Yi's face was gloomy, and he clenched his fists and said, "Gu Li's family is too ignorant..."

   If it wasn't for her to make things worse, how could he be in such a dilemma?

   I heard that these scholars went to her before they started making trouble, so she must be the one who pushed them to make trouble.

   Hateful, hateful, at that time it was a pity to take Gu Jingyun as the leader of the case.

"Sir, dereliction of duty is always better than guilt," the master said in disapproval, "The township examination is the most important thing, not only the imperial court, but also the scholars of the whole Great Chu. The negligence of duty is different, people are not saints, and Guangzhou has been busy recently, adults have limited energy, and it is understandable that they can’t take care of them. When things get bigger, the court will hold them accountable, but the scholars in the world and the candidates in Guangzhou will understand.”

   Zhou Yi said meaningfully: "But this official and Ou Tongju are officials of the same dynasty, and their friendship is different from others. I'm afraid he will blame me when he knows."

  The two have too many entanglements in their interests. If Ou Tongjue bites people, he will be able to peel off his skin even if he doesn't die.

"The day before yesterday, I saw Lord Ou's expression. I'm afraid his nephew was hiding what he did. He didn't know about it. If we really want to investigate it thoroughly, Lord Ou is at best not strict with his family." The friendship of the adults is deep, and the Lord Ou will naturally understand the painstaking efforts of the adults."

   Zhou Yi's expression changed, and the master continued: "Only Ou Dunyi can read in the Ou family, but Master Ou has two biological sons. There is a difference in kinship. No matter how much he values ​​this nephew, it is impossible for him to ignore his wife and children."

   Zhou Yi was even more shaken.

"My lord, Zhaoqing Wensheng is the leader of the co-authored candidates. The Wen family is also an heirloom of farming and reading. His ancestors had four-rank prefects and five-rank judges. Although they have declined in the past two generations, some contacts are still there. If he Make up your mind to make trouble, and the wind will always get out."

   And the censor's rumours are that, not to mention that there are many traces of this incident, even if there is no evidence, just relying on the rumours is enough for Zhou Yi to drink a pot.

   So it is better to work hard in the direction of negligence, although you will be reprimanded, but at least you can keep your official position.

   As long as they are not dismissed from office, they have a chance to make a comeback.

   But if he is dismissed from office, the Zhou family is neither a famous family nor a powerful family, and it will be very difficult to recover.

   Zhou Yi obviously thought of this too, but being forced to this point by a group of scholars made him very unhappy.

   He has always been smooth sailing. At this time, he couldn't help but feel annoyed. He felt that these scholars were too tricky, and at the same time, he was even more annoyed by Ou Dunyi.

   "Sir, Ou Tongjing asks to see you."

   Zhou Yi was annoyed, and said angrily when he heard the words: "This official is not free, send people away."

  Master was relieved when he saw that he had figured it out. He was just making a name for himself. Because his family was poor and had no resources to seek officials, he came to be a master next to Zhou Yi.

   Zhou Yi can only do well if he is good, and Zhou Yi has already revealed the rumors that the county captain or magistrate who has a vacancy in the county government at the end of the next two years will find a way to seek for him.

   Therefore, even for the sake of his own future, he has to do his best to help Zhou Yi.

  Before yesterday, this matter could best be resolved through personal grievances. Gu Lishi was a little woman in her teens, short-sighted and courageous.

   But now there are 23 talented people who are making trouble, and they are still talented people with high IQ and ability. This is not something they can continue to cover up.

  Master thinks very clearly, because Ou Dunyi can't take Zhou Yi and his future together.

   This incident was found out, and at most Ou Dunyi was sentenced, while Ou Tong was reprimanded at light level, and demoted at worst, but it was better than exile.

   Over the years, Zhou Yi has gained a lot of benefits in Guangzhou, but Ou Tong has been sentenced more, and each has a handle on each other. Until the fish die and the net is broken, no one will joke about their own net worth.

  Master can figure it out, so can Ou Tongjuan.

   As soon as he was refused to see him, he knew that it was not good. His heart sank, but he said calmly: "Since Master Zhou is busy, I will come back later."

   After saying that, he ignored the embarrassed secretary, turned around and left.

  Ou Tongjuan walked quickly to the house, and before entering the courtyard gate, he saw two servants standing with their heads bowed and bent over. He smiled slightly and waved to them.

Ou Dunyi's book boy and servant hurriedly stepped forward, Ou Tongjian picked up the roe deer and kicked it in their hearts, kicking the person directly to the ground, and said with a savage smile: "Okay, what a dog slave who deceives and hides. Pull it out and kill it!"

  The book boy and the servant didn't care about the pain in their hearts, they spit out a mouthful of blood and got up and kowtowed, "Master, forgive me, master..."

  Ou Tongju walked past them to the study, but he still couldn't suppress the anger in his heart, and swept everything on the desk to the ground.

   A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he said to Chang: "Go and find Yuan Zheng."

   Chief immediately ordered to retreat.

   "Wait," Ou Tongju took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart: "Take care of Dunyi's book boy and servant, they are still useful."

   Chief responded and quickly invited Yuan Zheng.

  Yuan's face was sinking like water, but his palms were almost sweating. When he entered the study, he gave a big salute and stood on the side in a taciturn, "Sir."

  Ou Tongju looked at him coldly and said, "You must have known that some candidates jointly signed a letter to Zhou Zhifu, requesting a thorough investigation of the crash on the fourth day of the first year."

   Yuan Zheng lowered his eyes and said nothing.

  Ou Tongjuan sneered: "I want to let go of these two evil obstacles, but whether it is your Yuan family or my Ou family, there are only these two seedlings who can read. I will never allow anyone to harm them."

   Yuan Zheng seemed to be moved, he stepped forward excitedly and said, "But according to the instructions of the adults."

"Although the case on the fourth day of the first year has been judged, it has not been completely closed. You go and let the woman draw the case to be closed." Shut up, what you shouldn't say is best left to rot in your stomach."

  O Dunyi is too daring, even if he cross-examined his book boy, he is not sure how many people he has attacked.

   Fortunately, he used people outside, and he never personally contacted those people, so it was still possible to escape.

   Except for Gu Jingyun, he was so lucky that he avoided four calculations, which made Ou Dunyi panic, and he would only use people from the Ou family on the last day.

   The other party can only use this as a breakthrough if they want to investigate, and since Gu Jingyun is the most targeted, the other party obviously knows more evidence.

   Therefore, Gu Jingyun is the one that Ou Tongjing is most afraid of.

  It is a pity that Gu Jingyun is currently in the examination room, and his hand can't reach the ceremony room, so he can only start with his little wife.

  Ou Tongjue thought of the news he had received, and couldn't help sneering, but she was just a little girl under thirteen years old, and she acted daringly because of some skill.

   When Yuan Zheng exited the study, a drop of cold sweat slid from his forehead, and he hurried out.

  Ou Tong sentenced to have two sons besides his nephew, but he had only one son.

  Yuan Zheng never allowed his son to be involved in this matter, and at the same time he was furious. His son only talked about anecdotes and anecdotes. What did O Dunyi do with his son?

  Ou Tongju didn't even ask questions, and just based on the words of a book boy and a servant, it is simply unreasonable to believe that his son abetted Ou Dunyi.

  The unreasonable Ou Tongjing has already begun to think about his own way back. If he can really get Ou Dunyi out this time, he will send him to the capital, and then stay in Guangzhou. He doesn't know how he died.

  If he can't, Ou Tongjue thinks of his two sons who have passed the age of the year, but still can't make a fuss, and feel sad and angry in his heart. If the Ou family can have one more child who can read, why does he rely on Ou Dunyi so much?

   He became angry again for a while, then Gu Li's knowledge is not bad, if he is not, don't blame him for being ruthless.

  Li Baolu sneezed and sighed while holding the wooden box in her arms, "It must be Brother Jingyun who missed me in the numbered room. I wonder if he has a bad appetite and misses the food I made."

  Shun Xin just pretended not to hear it, pointed to Gu Fangzhai and said, "Madam, this is the largest antique calligraphy and painting shop in Guangzhou. Many literati like to consign their paintings here."

  Li Baolu looked up at the two-story wooden shop, and whispered, "It's actually made of wood, aren't you afraid of fire?"

   But still holding the painting in.

   A guy hurried up to meet him and said with a warm smile: "Please, what do you want from the guest officer?"

  Gufangzhai has everything in it. The surrounding walls are built like a treasure pavilion, and various things are placed. Li Baolu looked at it, and finally looked at the wall where many paintings were hung.

   "Does the girl want to buy calligraphy and painting?"

   "I heard that you can sell calligraphy and paintings here. Are these consignments?"

   The guy smiled and said, "This wall is filled with calligraphy and paintings collected by the store. There are paintings and characters by famous contemporary painters and calligraphy masters, as well as ancient paintings and ancient characters. It depends on what the girl needs."

   pointed to the paintings on the other side that only took up one-third of the wall: "Those are consignment paintings."

  Li Baolu stepped forward and asked, "I want to consign two paintings, do you accept them in your store?"

   "Naturally, it is accepted. I don't know if the girl can bring the painting."

  Li Baolu was surprised, "Didn't you see the painting first?"

The man smiled and said, "We only take a cut of the consignment paintings. If the paintings cannot be sold for more than ten days, they will be taken down, but a storage fee of one or two per day will be charged. Regardless of the quality of the girl's paintings, as long as the girl decides to sell them on consignment, We will sell it."

   The storage fee is one tael per day. No wonder there are still not many people who come to consignment regardless of the quality. You must know that generally unknown scholars set up stalls to sell paintings, and a painting is only about one tael.

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