Lu Baichuan smiled sincerely when he saw that his wife could play with anyone.

It’s no wonder these children like her, the main reason is that she really understands children’s thoughts.

Although it is a good thing for Leizi to be sensible, there are many things that they do not need to worry about now, so it is best to maintain a childlike innocence and grow up happily.

Today’s meal was extremely sumptuous. All the servants in the family came here to say hello to the host and hostess. Both Lu Baichuan and his wife were friendly people, so naturally they would not be embarrassed. After a few words of explanation, they let them go. They also went to eat and then went about their business.

The children who are doing business will not come back for lunch at noon, and they are all in the shop, so for the time being only the children who are studying and taking a bath are there.

Knowing that He Jiuniang had brought them gifts again, they were all just like Lei Zi, happy and confused. They knew in their hearts that they should not accept any more gifts from He Jiuniang, but they were really happy to receive the gifts. What a thing!

For a while, the children looked at each other, wanting to laugh but not daring to laugh, not knowing how to express their emotions.

He Jiuniang found it funny when she saw it, and said: "You can laugh if you want, we are all our own people, how can we learn to hide our thoughts?"

All the children felt guilty. Lowering her head, He Jiuniang felt that it was necessary to explain this, so she cleared her throat and said, "I bring you gifts because I think it's worth it. You are all children in our family, and you are all good and sensible children. You can Being liked by us elders makes me willing to bring you gifts no matter where I go. It is a good thing. You can just accept it with peace of mind. If you feel bad about it, when you grow up and become successful, I will also think of bringing you gifts wherever you go. Just bring some for us."

The children at home are well-educated, and she never thinks that it is right for her to bring them gifts when she goes out. She still has a grateful heart, so Based on this, He Jiuniang is willing to pamper them.

The children listened carefully to He Jiuniang’s words and felt a little happy when she praised them for being worthy.

There is nothing happier than being praised by your elders.

"Auntie, we know!"

Leizi took the lead in responding, and the other children also nodded with a smile, and the dog said in a sweet voice: "Because brothers and sisters Even when my parents were away, you were very kind to me, right, mother?"

How could He Jiu's mother say it was wrong? She pulled her son into her arms and gave him a kiss. Lu Baichuan, who came to the side, added: "By the way, I'm not the only one who gave you these gifts. Your third uncle also went to pick them out."

"Hey, third uncle and third uncle. Auntie is the best!”

The little guys had good things to say, and everyone ate happily. He Jiuniang asked someone to prepare some specialties she brought from the capital, and then she was ready to go see Kang Xiucai.

“Mr. Kang has been renting in a small alley next to the academy since he came to Jingzhou. Because there are many students living there and the price is very expensive, so Mr. Kang lives with others. We rented together in a small courtyard."

Everyone was sitting in a carriage. Although it was a little crowded, it was very lively. Leizi also began to tell Lu Baichuan and He Jiuniang about Kang Xiucai's current situation.

He Jiuniang listened quietly. Of course, housing in school districts is expensive, no matter what time it is.

Although Kang Xiucai has been able to make money from teaching over the years, it has also cost a lot to take medicine. It is estimated that even if he is living in a shared apartment, he is still under a lot of pressure.

In addition, he was framed for this exam and he has not performed well. It is conceivable that Kang Xiucai is not in a good mood now.

Lu Baichuan said: "Mr. Kang, have you told you about your future plans?"

"I know this!" Gou'er said, "Mr. Kang said now He will wait for the results to come out first. If he can get on the list, he will prepare for next year's national examination no matter how difficult it is. But if it is not good, then he will study for another three years and prepare for the next provincial examination."

So It seems that Kang Xiucai wanted to take the imperial examination.

He Jiuniang shook her head, it’s hard to serve the iron rice bowl!

However, she was still very optimistic about Kang Xiucai. Such a determined person could not always have such bad luck.

"What happened when Mr. Kang was falsely accused of cheating? Who is the other party?"

"We are not sure about this. Mr. Kang did not say anything in detail. We asked Now Mr. Xin, Mr. Xin doesn’t know much about it. This matter has been blocked. I just told everyone that Mr. Kang is innocent and can still take the exam."

Leizi shook his head, this matter It wasn't even a big deal, and if they hadn't known Mr. Kang, they probably wouldn't have heard about it.

Lu Baichuan and his wife looked at each other. There was definitely something wrong with such a serious matter not being made public. It seemed that they had to ask the prefect.

The two knew what the other was thinking just by looking at each other. He Jiuniang was the first to speak: "I said before that I would hold a banquet at home and invite the ladies from Jingzhou to come and get to know each other. , I think it will only last a few days. I will have people send out all the posts in the evening, and then at the banquet, I will find an opportunity to ask the prefect’s wife.”

Although I had issues with the prefect’s wife before, But He Jiuniang doesn’t think this is anythingIf it's a big deal, just give her some benefits. There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

Lu Baichuan nodded and said: "Then I'll leave this matter to you."

"No problem."

It stands to reason. He said that his position is higher than that of the prefect. If you want to know the details, you can go directly to the prefect and ask for details. But anyway, this involves some privacy. It is inconvenient for a grown man to directly use his official position to suppress him, so He Jiuniang can use his official position to suppress him. Asking for information at a banquet is the most tactful and convenient way, and it saves everyone's face.

When he found out the details of the matter, if it really involved some sensitive issues, he could use his official position to pressure people and give Kang Xiucai an explanation. But if it was just a misunderstanding, then he He didn't reveal any of his thoughts, so it wouldn't be too embarrassing.

People in the officialdom have to pay attention to these people who are sophisticated in the world.

Just as he was talking, he heard the coachman Fang Da say: "Master, madam, we are here."

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley. The alley was too small and the carriage could not enter. To go, you can only walk.

Lu Baichuan got out of the car, carrying the gift box, and said to Fang Da: "Find a cool place to sit and wait."

Fang Da agreed and watched him off. A group of them left.

He Jiuniang still underestimated the congestion in the school district. The alley was full of people, but most of them were servants, doing laundry for their masters.

These things should have been done in the yard, but the yard was too small and the masters still had to read, so they had to move outside.

He Jiuniang’s group almost didn’t even have a place to stay, and the laundry servants all nervously avoided for fear of bumping into the nobleman.

Fortunately, the boys were used to it and easily avoided these obstacles. They stopped at the entrance of the third courtyard and waited for the couple to come over.