On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, the college quiz ended. Liu Ji took the Youzi test paper written by his husband, took a deep breath, was mentally prepared to face everything, packed his luggage, and set off home.

During this period, Liu Bai came to the county town to see him once, mainly to confirm whether he really came back alive.

After confirming that the other person was still alive and studying hard, I felt very relieved and went home with peace of mind.

At this point, Liu Ji knew that Qin Yao knew that he was back alive.

He didn't dare to step out of the academy gate until the quiz was over. The academy had already started its annual vacation and he had to go out. Then he left the city anxiously.

Because I had no money, I had to walk.

Along the way, Liu Ji was like a frightened bird. He would be startled at any slightest disturbance.

After walking for an hour and a half, when we reached the section between Xiahe Village and Jinshi Town, the sky suddenly became gloomy and white snow like salt grains fell.

Liu Ji quickened his pace. He had been a civilian husband and was urged and whipped by soldiers every day. He practiced his footwork and soon reached Xiahe Village.

There was only less than an hour away from home. I thought that if Qin Yao wanted to ambush him, he would have done so long ago. There was no way he would suddenly attack her on the way back to the village. I felt relieved.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they walked out of Xiahe Village, the sound of galloping horse hooves suddenly came from behind.

Liu Ji's heart trembled, and he turned his head to look in disbelief, only to see a big brown horse rushing towards him at an extremely fast speed.

And the woman on the horse with a hat on her head and a very low brim of her hat, revealing only a sharp chin, was the person he didn't want to see the most in fear all the way.

Qin Yao shouted "Drive!" and clamped her legs under the horse's belly. The horse under her increased its speed again and rushed forward.

Liu Jim's eyes were so red that it was too late to escape. In his desperation, he completely forgot all the ways to deal with him.

He knelt down with an honest "thud" of his body, closed his eyes, spoke very quickly and recited the book loudly:

"The Master said, "Government based on virtue is like Beichen, who lives in his place and all the stars share it!"

"Confucius said, Tao is based on government, and regulation is based on punishment, so that people can avoid it without being shameful; Tao is based on virtue, and regulation is based on etiquette, and there is shame and integrity!"

"The Master said, When I was fifteen, I was determined to learn; when I was thirty, I was established; when I was forty, I was not confused; when I was fifty, I understood the destiny of heaven; when I was sixty, my ears were obedient; when I was seventy, I followed my heart's desires without going beyond the rules."

The horse's hooves had already reached the top of Liu Ji's head, but Qin Yao made a sharp turn and almost landed beside him.

Liu Ji could feel the hot steam radiating from Lao Huang's strong horse legs. Although he seemed calm, cold sweat was already rolling down his forehead.

The recitation did not stop, and he sped up his speech, "The Master said, if you review the past and learn the new, you can become a teacher." Zi Zhang asked, "Can we know the ten generations?" The Master said, "The gains and losses of Yin due to Xia Li can be known." There may be a successor to the Zhou Dynasty, even if it lasts for hundreds of generations, we can know it.”

"The Master said, "Sacrificing someone who is not a ghost is flattery. Not doing what is right is a lack of courage!"

I memorized all twenty-four chapters of "Wei Zheng Pian" in the Analects of Confucius in one breath, and then I dared to open my eyes and take a look at what was going on now.

As soon as she raised her eyes, she met Qin Yao's condescending and scrutinizing eyes. There was a trace of novelty in her eyes, as if she didn't expect that he could actually have such a skill.

I obviously couldn't carry anything back even if I went to the dead end to beat it, but now I can carry it all at once?

"Liu Ji?" She called him coldly, as if to confirm whether this man was possessed by the soul.

Liu Ji responded with a weak "Hey" and smiled sarcastically, "Madam, I got an excellent in the quiz."

With that said, she quickly took out the test paper from her bag, spread it out and held it up high so that she could clearly see the big word "Y" on the paper.

Qin Yao hissed and took a breath of cold air, dusting off the snow that fell on the roll. As expected, it turned out to be a dragon and a phoenix dancing in the air.

She frowned and glanced at him suspiciously.

Liu Ji quickly expressed his loyalty, "Madam, although the matter of doing the corvee has been delayed for three months, I have now memorized one of the four books. There are still two months for the remaining three books. As long as I work hard, it should not affect me. First test next year.”

Qin Yao was really impressed by the waste in front of her this time. She put away the half-drawn knife and motioned for him to stand up and speak.

She rode forward calmly and calmly, "Where's the dagger?"

Liu Ji had always carried this treasure in his arms. Even when he was the poorest, he didn't dare to sell it. Now he hurriedly took out the dagger wrapped three times in rags and returned it to Qin Yao.

Qin Yao: "Where's the pot?"

Liu Ji patted the bundle and said, "Put it away carefully. It's not broken at all. I'll hold it first so as not to tire your hands, madam."

This flattering look was still exactly the same as before. Qin Yao dispelled the suspicion that he was possessed by a soul and asked again:

"I didn't give you any money to pay for the corvee. Do you really hate me?"

On a snowy day, Liu Ji was so hot that he was sweating all over his forehead. He quietly raised his sleeves to wipe the sweat and said seriously:

"At first, I didn't understand why Madam was like this, but later I gradually understood that Madam, you should do this. It was because I couldn't control myself and wasted my studies."

"But now I know I was wrong. Madam, you hit me because you love me."

Qin Yao immediately reminded: "Pay attention to your wording."

Liu Ji laughed dryly, ignored the disgusting words, and continued:

"As the saying goes, a scholar emerges under a stick. If you didn't have a wife to whip you all the time, I, Liu Ji, wouldn't have the good life I have now."

"This time when I went to the border to deliver food, I finally understood that only studying can change the fate of untouchables like us. Oh, I mean me, not you, my wife. Don't get me wrong."

Realizing that he had mentioned "we", Liu Ji hurriedly made amends.

Fortunately, Qin Yao didn't take such trivial matters to heart. She was evaluating in her mind the benefits and troubles Liu Ji could bring to herself.

In the end, it was concluded that the advantages outweighed the disadvantages at the moment.

After all, training the four Dalang brothers and sisters has a long return cycle.

Liu Ji is not like that. If he really sinks his mind and studies hard according to her method, he will be admitted as a scholar just around the corner.

When the time comes, she will also benefit.

As for the trouble Liu Ji caused, after this incident and looking at his current attitude, it was within her tolerance.

Because she believed that Liu Ji never wanted to serve in corvee again.

This time I was lucky enough to come back with all the hair and tail.

You may not have such good luck next time!

"Madam, are you still angry?" Liu Ji asked anxiously after not hearing Qin Yao speak for a long time.

Qin Yao lowered her eyes at him and smiled contemptuously, "What should I be angry about? Are you worthy of my anger?"

Liu Ji: "I'm sorry, it was me who humiliated myself."

Qin Yao nodded in agreement, "You are lucky, you can survive this disaster for the time being."

The snow fell little by little, but it didn't mean it was going to be heavy. One of them rode a horse and the other trotted after them, and successfully returned to Liujiacun.

Seeing Qin Yao parked her horse at the gate of the Liu family's old house and was about to walk in with a basket of fresh pork belly, Liu Ji then remembered to ask her why she appeared behind him just now.

Is it really a coincidence?

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