Chapter 91
It is said that Bao Si has been around for a long time but he doesn't smell the stench. Li Ling used to think it was reasonable, but now he doesn't think so.
I stayed in the toilet number for a day, and I still felt a disgusting smell lingering on my body until I came out. It was not only on my clothes, but also on my skin. In addition, the double fatigue of my body and mind made him wish I could go back to the bedroom of the inn to take a shower and sleep.
By the way, the imperial examination is really tiring. It is not only the extreme pressure on the mind when writing, but also the ultimate test of the body. The examination room is just enough for a person to sit and write in it, but it cannot even stand up or turn around. The so-called seat is made of bricks and stones, so there is no comfort at all. So after the exam this day, Li Ling was so tired that his back hurt. He walked out of the examination room gate, and his legs and feet were a little more flexible.
Then he saw Wanlang coming out of a carriage in front of him, and was smiling and greeting him: "Brother Li, you are really amazing, Wensi is quick, you actually came out at this time? I think you should have done well in the exam. You must have passed the provincial examination, right?"
Wan Lang said as he strode forward. As the two of them approached each other, his face suddenly changed. He couldn't help but cover his mouth and nose with his hands, and frowned: "You... are you falling into a cesspool? Why are you so smelly?"
Li Ling had a black head, but even he disliked him, it was no wonder that the other party spoke like this. And hearing him speak so directly, he had the intention of being very close to each other, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Have you heard of toilet numbers?"
"What is that?"
After listening to Li Ling's brief explanation, Wan Lang realized it and suddenly laughed strangely: "You are so lucky, you are actually...ha..." As he said that, he couldn't help laughing, "No wonder you are so smelly now, you really can't imagine."
"Yes, I was smoked in that toilet number this day, and it was almost marinated and tasted..."
"Uh, can you not say so disgusting?"
"It's done, I won't mention it. By the way, what's the point of seeing you when you come to me?"
"Of course I'm here to care about you as a friend. I heard that you had some problems in the morning. What happened? It didn't affect your exam, right?"
"I think the toilet number has a greater impact on my exam." Without mentioning it, Li Ling forgot what happened in the morning. He then frowned slightly: "Brother Wan's news is so well-informed. You know this so quickly? Then do you know who wants to harm me?"
Wan Lang shook his head: "There is no definite news from the government office yet, and it is said that it is still under investigation. Do you have any thoughts? On weekdays, especially after coming to the government city?"
While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived in front of the carriage. Li Ling looked at the luxurious carriage and did not go up. Seeing his appearance, Wan Lang also understood his concerns and suggested: "Why don't we go together? I'll take you back to the inn. Seeing your tired look, you can't eat in the restaurant today."
"Okay, it's just right to loosen the muscles and bones." Li Ling nodded, and the two continued to move forward, and the carriage behind them slowly followed, making the families of other candidates waiting to pick them up in confusion.
After walking a few steps, Li Ling turned the topic back: "If I were in Jiangcheng County, I naturally offended many people, and even uprooted the entire dealer. But if I had arrived in the city, there shouldn't be. In the past two days, except for the day before yesterday, I went to the government office to get the exam certificate and went around outside the examination room, I have been staying in the inn to study and prepare. Don't offend people, even outsiders have seen a few outsiders."
"According to reason, people in your county town have no such means. After all, they are still living here for two lives. It is even more impossible to know who will search outside the examination room and then buy and frame them earlier. But according to what you said, there is no right person in the mansion." Wan Lang frowned and thought hard, and had no idea for a while.
Li Ling also thought while walking that what the other party said was right, and this matter was indeed strange. Then he smiled and said, "But when it comes to speaking, I still have to thank you Brother Wan."
"Hmm? What do you say?"
"If you hadn't given me the test basket, I'd probably not even cleared even if I jumped into the Yellow River this time." At that moment, he told the details of his innocence earlier, and Wan Lang's eyes lit up: "Brother Li is really amazing. At that time, he could still think about this level carefully. It's no wonder that he could accomplish great things in Jiangcheng County. You are just a person who does great things."
"Haha, you praised it, it's just a coincidence. By the way, can your Wanjia really find out the truth?"
"The problem should not be big. After all, the guy who was framed by the two is still holding it in the hands of the government office. Under Sangi, they have no choice. I will tell you the matter at that time. Do you want to avenge this arrow?"
"It is the way for a saint to repay grievances with righteousness." Li Ling snorted. The other party acted so viciously. It would be too hypocritical to say that there was no resentment. Li Ling has always been clear about his grudges. Since the other party takes action first, don't blame yourself for taking revenge at that time.
The two chatted casually and soon arrived at Wanjia Inn. Wanlang did not go in with him, but stopped and said, "I feel relieved if you are fine. You have a good rest in the next two days. After the list is released, I will serve you in Zuixianju in the city to celebrate. Don't refuse."
"Brother Wan's kindness, I naturally dare not refuse. I will definitely go to the appointment at that time." Li Ling said as he clasped his fists at the other party before entering the inn. It was not until then that the sound of Wanlang gasping for breath came from behind, accompanied by a gentle sentence: "My God, toilet number... I don't want to take the imperial examination."
This made Li Ling smile strangely, but the relationship between the two became much closer with this sigh. What's even more strange is that from the meeting to the journey, they didn't mention anything about cooperation, let alone the matter of Wan Lang's arrangement of residence for Li Ling. It seemed that all this was taken for granted, and the two had a tacit understanding.
When Li Ling entered the inn, he naturally attracted the attention of many people around him. As a candidate, he was already eye-catching enough as a candidate. Coupled with his stinking smell, he instantly became the focus of the whole field. However, seeing his eyebrows slightly locked, the shopkeeper did not dare to come forward to ask, so he could only a friend come up to help pick up the exam basket and accompany him to the cross-agency.
After entering the yard, Li Ling ordered: "Law you prepare some bath water for me to get rid of the odor of my body."
"Don't worry, young master, our store has always been equipped with hot water, so let's prepare it for you." The guy agreed repeatedly and ran out to arrange it quickly.
Sure enough, soon, a large wooden barrel filled with hot water was sent over. Li Ling cleaned it up carefully. The whole body was red and his skin was almost worn out by him before he stopped. But even so, he could still smell a little stinking on his body. But if it was a psychological effect, he could still smell a little stinking on his body, but he could only come out first, because it was dark at this time and the wine and food had been delivered to the inn.
When Li Ling changed his clothes and came out, he happened to see the other two coming back one after another. One looked lost, while the other was heavy and seemed to be wrong. Seeing this, he hurried up and asked, "What's wrong with you guys?"
Jian Qing looked at him blankly, opened her mouth, but her eyes turned red, and she turned into her guest room. Fang Zigui smiled bitterly and pounded his back with his hands: "I'm old, I can't stand it this day, but I'm worried, Brother Li."
"So Brother Fang, you did it even though you did the exam?"
"Well, I feel that it has improved compared to the previous two years, but Brother Jian is not optimistic. When I met him outside the exam room just now, the situation was even worse. I felt like I was lost. I called him several times before I realized it and came back with me."
Li Ling had already understood that Jian Qing looked like this, obviously she failed again this time. She could only sigh with a sigh. The strength and luck of the imperial examination were indispensable. If you win or not, you can't say much about it.
At this time, Fang Zigui remembered a little and looked at Li Ling who had obviously changed his clothes: "You... have been back a long time ago? By the way, how did you solve the matter in front of the exam room in the morning? And how did you do the exam?"
Faced with a series of problems, Li Ling could only explain patiently again, but he was dazed for a while and then exclaimed: "I didn't expect that Brother Li had encountered so many changes today, and even the toilet number was encountered by you. Compared with you, my exam today was extremely smooth. I admire him." Thinking that the other party could go back earlier and even thought he did a good job in the exam, he sincerely admired him.
Li Ling waved his hand and said, "Actually this is nothing. After all, compared to the subsequent exams, the government exam is already easy. I heard that the provincial exam will take three days in a row, and food and accommodation are all in the examination room."
"Yes, just thinking about that, I feel a little nervous. I just don't know when I will have the opportunity to take the provincial examination, let alone the exam."
"Didn't you say there will be a provincial examination this year?" Li Ling said when he saw his leisurely look fascinated.
"Haha, Brother Li is joking. You and I are not even scholars now, so it's not so easy to go to the provincial examination. Alas, I'd better keep my energy first and see if I can continue to work hard after passing the provincial examination. After all, that's the key battle that determines your fame and background." After that, he bowed to Li Ling again and went back to the room.
Li Ling was stunned when he watched him return to his room, and he obviously felt the pressure. Yes, the road to the imperial examination was long and long. Now he has only taken less than two steps and has encountered all kinds of bad things. I don’t know what kind of test will be when the hospital examination is held.
Chapter completed!