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Chapter 48 County School List
In front of the Lin Mansion.

Wang Mochuan brought the invitation and originally wanted to present it.

But I couldn't find anyone to answer the post.

The area in front of the gate was in a complete mess, with servants running around and no one to properly guide the visiting guests. The Taoist priests who came to perform rituals didn't know where to place the mourning tent, and a servant seemed to be pushing and shoving something with a Taoist boy.

As they were talking, they started arguing in the street.

There were old friends and relatives who came to pay their respects, but most of them were blocked at the door.

Wang Mochuan was about to send the driver to investigate when a student he knew well came over and said, "Brother Wang, you may not know that Brother Lin Yuan has disappeared without a trace.

There was a strange thing hiding in the coffin in the mourning hall. Whenever someone came forward to pay their respects, the thing would ask, "Did you kill Lin Qi?"

Wow, everyone was scared at that time.

Then a young Taoist priest leading a donkey came in from nowhere and said that there was a demon inside. He opened the coffin lid regardless of everyone's attempt to stop him.

As a result, a red fox really jumped out of the coffin, rushed to Uncle Lin, and scared him unconscious on the spot. The monster disappeared without a trace just like that.

The young Taoist priest who was leading the donkey slapped a talisman on the donkey, then picked up the donkey and disappeared in a flash.

Well, there are so many strange things happening so early in the morning. Isn't this house in chaos?"

Wang Mochuan was stunned when he heard this. They just arrived a little later than others, but they missed such a major event in the mansion.

Of course, Wang Mochuan had absolutely no intention of watching other people’s fun or gloating over their misfortune.

Lin Qi had just passed away, and the Lin family was already in a gloomy mood. Now, with all these incidents happening, and Lin Yuan disappearing inexplicably, Wang Mochuan was worried about the two elders in the Lin family.

"How is Uncle Lin now?" Wang Mochuan sighed and asked first.

The kind-hearted student named Meng Hui stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Someone from the Lin family's hometown has come and said they want to help the Lin family manage the overall situation.

The two older sons of the Lin family were one dead and one missing, but they still had a illegitimate son who was seven or eight years old.

We are currently struggling, and if Uncle Lin doesn't wake up, then it will depend on what Auntie can do."

In other words, Father Lin hasn't woken up yet.

Xu Wenyuan, who was listening nearby, felt worried and anxious, and asked hurriedly, "Then what should we do now? Should we go and see Brother Lin Qi off...for the last time?"
Should we go in and help Uncle Lin?"

"What help do you need?" A slightly hoarse and majestic voice was heard.

Everyone turned around and saw a middle-aged scholar in blue casual clothes walking down the steps of the Lin Mansion. It was the county school instructor Wu Zhengze who was familiar to everyone.

Everyone bowed hurriedly, calling "Master" "Master" and "Teacher" "Teacher".

Even the Taoist boys who were arguing with the servants of the Lin Mansion in the crowded streets became quiet.

Wu Zhengze walked over slowly, his eyes sweeping over everyone, and said calmly, "These are the family's internal affairs. With what status and reason do you have to interfere?"

All the students hung their heads and were speechless.

"All right and wrong are caused by trying to stand out. You are young and inexperienced. Aren't you afraid that you may think you have good intentions but end up doing something bad?"

Wu Zhengze scolded everyone for a few words, and finally said: "Go, go in to pay your respects to Lin Qi and see him off for the last time, and then return to your dormitory.

I remember that today is not a day off."

With just a few words, everyone was put in order. Although there was still chaos in front of the Lin Mansion, it seemed as if the chaos was separated from the students of the county school.

The students who had not had time to pay their respects to Lin Qi hurried up the steps and entered the Lin Mansion. Without waiting for anyone to inform them, they went into the mourning hall to burn incense and pay their respects to Lin Qi.

The mourning hall was also in a state of chaos. At first glance, it looked like several groups of people were confronting each other. Everyone ignored it and just focused on finishing what they had to do. Then they hurriedly said goodbye to Madam You and left.

Chen Xu mingled among the crowd, completing the process with everyone, and then followed the crowd out of the Lin Mansion.

Everyone was silent until they walked out of the Lin Mansion gate again. Someone suddenly let out a long sigh and said, "In just two or three days, a family can change so much. The world is so unpredictable."

Yes, things are so unpredictable.

Everyone felt emotional and sympathetic.

Chen Xu also felt that it was quite unpredictable. He came to the Lin residence to pay his respects today, and thought that he would have to go through some more twists and turns. Unexpectedly, there were indeed twists and turns, but they seemed to have nothing to do with him.

He became a bystander. The fox demon ran away before he arrived, and Lin Yuan "disappeared". All of a sudden, the grudge between him and the Lin brothers seemed like a dream.

Chen Xu had a sense of clarity, as if he had just woken up from a dream.

I just feel that at this moment, I probably understand the four words "things in the world are impermanent" more deeply than all my classmates.

The matter of the Lin family came to an end, and the students of the county school went back to the county school in groups. Only Chen Xu was stopped by Wu Zhengze.

Chen Xu boarded Wu Zhengze's carriage. The usually serious gentleman's expression softened slightly once he got inside. He tried to soften his tone and asked Chen Xu, "How's your leg injury? Will it heal before the provincial exam?"

"Teacher, my leg injury has almost healed, and I will be fully recovered before the provincial examination." Chen Xu replied quickly.

Wu Zhengze nodded and said, "This year, I have discussed with the other teachers that it would be best to go to the provincial capital half a month in advance. The provincial examination will begin in one month, and in five days we will have to gather our men and set off.

If you decide to take part in this year's provincial examination, you can follow me to the county school to register now.

You don't need to worry about the five-person guarantee; the school will arrange it for you after you register."

Wu Zhengze was so meticulous and thoughtful that Chen Xu was perked up by his words and quickly said, "Thank you, Master."

Having said this, Chen Xu, noticing the atmosphere in the carriage seemed a bit too solemn and serious, added, "I'd like to take a ride on your carriage to the county school. I've recently made some coarse tea, and I'll give you a packet as a gift later. I hope you won't mind."

Wu Zhengze listened and glanced at Chen Xu lightly.

The meaning of this glance is quite complicated, it is expressing disgust very clearly.

Uh, this is Coach Wu’s personality.

He disliked everything in general, including the students in the county school who had different personalities and various problems. He disliked them all.

But even though he dislikes it, it does not hinder Wu Zhengze's serious and responsible attitude.

Therefore, Chen Xu was never afraid of him. When he saw the Master's eyes glancing at him, Chen Xu smiled and said, "Master, this tea tastes very good. I won't give it to anyone else, but only to you."

Wu Zhengze sighed and said, "Never mind, you still have the leisure to make tea. It seems that the setbacks you have suffered over the years have not dampened your spirit.

That's very good. With such a character, your future will definitely be good regardless of whether you succeed in the imperial examination or not.

Since you want to give me that tea, please send it to me later."

Chen Xu's eyes immediately lit up and his face showed joy.

The person receiving the gift was only expressing his willingness to "accept the gift" reluctantly, but the person giving the gift became particularly happy.

Chen Xu had a little idea. He planned to give the "worry-relieving tea" to Mr. Wu, and listen to what the gentleman said: "It's really delicious."

By the way, let’s find out what Wu Zhengze’s daily like limit is.

Chen Xu prepared for a rainy day. Although he was still in Jichuan, he was already thinking about going to the provincial capital and the source of his subsequent likes.

(End of this chapter)