Chapter 104: I’m Just Asking
Gu Qingheng went to Lian Town, originally wanting to ask others if they knew any news from the capital.
No matter how big the matter, even the strife between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the capital would do.
As long as he knew that the capital was fine…
Otherwise, things would be serious!
It was unimaginable what kind of changes would lead to Wang Xu staying in prison for such a long time.
However, due to the many bandits appearing because of the earth dragon, people in Lian Town did not go to the capital at this time, so Gu Qingheng had no harvest.
“Qingheng, aren’t you thinking too much? It’s not necessarily that something happened in the capital. Perhaps Wang Xu committed a serious enough crime that even the Emperor couldn’t protect him!”
“Impossible. It’s one thing for other members of the Wang Clan, but Wang Xu is the Empress Dowager’s younger brother and the Emperor’s uncle… With such a relationship, yet he’s locked up in prison. Aren’t you even a little curious?”
“Not curious. After all, knowing too much is useless. It’s better to train my martial arts well. Then, even if I go to the capital alone, I won’t have to worry about anything on the way.”
After not getting any useful news at all, Gu Qingheng sat down dejectedly on a step. Zhuo Fei, who was following him, saw this and immediately spoke to comfort him.
Gu Qingheng was smart and quick-witted, but sometimes being too stubborn wasn’t good either!
Just like now, he was getting bent out of shape.
What happened in the capital didn’t concern them too much. At least, with the Emperor being so far away, it wouldn’t affect them in a short time.
Therefore, Zhuo Fei didn’t pay too much attention and was thinking about how to persuade Gu Qingheng…
“Don’t think about it, you’re still young! Unless you can elevate your martial arts to a certain level, don’t say my sister, even Director Qingshan won’t agree.”
“Qingheng, why don’t you try to encourage me! When my divine skill is perfected, I’ll take you to the capital together.”
“Alright! Then I’ll be waiting for you.”
Hearing Zhuo Fei’s words, Gu Qingheng couldn’t help but smile. He also knew that he was too stubborn.
Even his brother-in-law didn’t seem to care, so his thinking too much was useless.
After all, he hadn’t even obtained an official position yet…
“Zhuo Fei, another year is almost passing. When are you planning to take the imperial examination!”
“Hmm… Director Qingshan said I’m too young and should wait another two years. Anyway, I’m not in a hurry now. I’m doing martial arts and studying together, which is arranged quite well.”
“I want to take the imperial examination.”
“…Qingheng, you are very good at studying. If you take the imperial examination, you will definitely win first place. But why are you in such a hurry!”
As Gu Qingheng spoke, he propped his chin with his hands, looking at the crowds of people and feeling deeply complex.
Sometimes, he just felt powerless.
If he could become stronger, perhaps he wouldn’t feel this way anymore!
And the only way to get ahead was through the imperial examination.
Now, Gu Qingheng hated that he was too young. Even if he became an official, he wouldn’t have a high position, unless he could create some incident and become famous, then he would have a chance…
Zhuo Fei, who was sitting by his side, showed a surprised expression upon hearing Gu Qingheng’s words. He clearly didn’t expect Gu Qingheng to say that.
They were both too young for the imperial examination and becoming officials.
Gu Qingheng was too anxious.
“I just feel like there are too few things I can do now. If I could be an official, perhaps there would be more opportunities.”
“I think… to get something, you will definitely lose something. Qingheng, don’t you have a girl you like? What will happen to her if you become an official! I heard that being an official is very tiring, and you won’t have much free time.”
“Anyway, I can’t see her right now…”
Hearing Zhuo Fei mention Tang Lian, Gu Qingheng’s face became even more depressed. He thought about their original three-year agreement, which had now been extended for another three years. When could he and Sister Lian’ meet!
Unless he could sneak into the Tang Sect’s training base.
But he didn’t have his brother-in-law’s space, so how could it be easy to get in!
Living like this, unable to meet her, was worse than being an official!
“Qingheng, if you want to take the imperial examination, you can talk to Director Qingshan and see what he says. However… perhaps even after becoming an official, you won’t be able to get the answers to some things.”
“Zhuo Fei, can you give me more ‘poisonous chicken soup’.”
“‘Poisonous chicken soup’?”
“This chicken soup doesn’t mean the kind of chicken soup you can eat. It refers to spiritual chicken soup, words that provide spiritual comfort and encouragement, and adding the word ‘poisonous’ means what you think.”
After explaining the meaning of “poisonous chicken soup” to Zhuo Fei, Gu Qingheng also stood up from the steps, ready to head back.
This trip yielded nothing.
However, he could go home and discuss it with his sister and brother-in-law to see if he could participate in the imperial examination next year.
When he finishes the exam, he will be about fifteen years old, which is not particularly young!
“Isn’t this Qingheng? Why are you sitting here alone? Where are your sister and brother-in-law!”
“I came to town to play with Zhuo Fei. My sister and brother-in-law are still at home! Did Magistrate Bai need something from them? I can convey the message.”
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing. I was just asking.”
However, just as Gu Qingheng was about to leave, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
He turned his head and saw Magistrate Bai appearing before him.
Immediately, Gu Qingheng heard Magistrate Bai’s words and couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, thinking of Magistrate Bai’s frowning expression. It didn’t look like he was fine!
However, since Magistrate Bai didn’t want to say anything, he couldn’t force him.
He should go home as soon as possible!
“Is that so! Then I’ll be taking my leave. Zhuo Fei, you should go back too!”
“Wait, Qingheng, after you go back, please help me deliver this letter to your sister!”
Before Gu Qingheng could leave, Magistrate Bai made a decision.
He took out a letter from his arms, which made Gu Qingheng’s eyes show curiosity. He didn’t know what Magistrate Bai was trying to do!
Why couldn’t he just say what he wanted to say directly, instead of writing a letter…
“Okay, I will deliver it to my sister.”
“Then I’ll trouble you.”
When Magistrate Bai saw Gu Qingheng accept the letter, he felt relieved. He thought about the bailiffs in the county office who were all clamoring to enlist and train themselves…
Although Magistrate Bai was very happy about the bailiffs’ improved strength, if he knew that the price was this… and the bailiffs resigned one by one, Magistrate Bai would definitely not have invited Gu Mengyao to give them special training.
Even though the results were good, if the bailiffs left, what would he, the magistrate, do!
Therefore, having Gu Mengyao, the instructor, persuade them might be effective.