After being a widow for half my life, I found out that my husband was not dead.

Liu Yunxiang frowned and wanted to say something, but he didn't say it. Instead, he turned around and went to Yan'er and Xingyi's room in the east. The two children were sleeping soundly. Jinyan was in front of the Arhat's bed and was about to fall asleep.

Liu Yunxiang said that she would stay here tonight and let Jinyan go back to her room and have a good sleep.

"Girl, are you and His Highness... okay?" Jin Yan was a little worried.

Liu Yunxiang shook his head, "Of course it's okay, he and I... are fine."

After Jinyan left, Liu Yunxiang covered the two children with quilts and lay down on the Arhat bed. In fact, she felt quite uncomfortable. She treated Yan Mu sincerely, but he still had this knot in his heart. If he hadn't lost his memory, she would have had a fight with him. She had abandoned him, but he had also abandoned her. She could let go of her feelings, so why couldn't he. She also wanted to ask him if this knot couldn't be untied for the rest of her life. If it really couldn't be untied for the rest of her life, then... then why bother to stay together.

It's just that he has lost his memory, and she can't tell him clearly.

Early the next morning, Liu Yunxiang came out of the east room, just as Yan Mu also came out of the west room.

"Are you going to the Yamen?" Liu Yunxiang asked.

"The two murder cases should be settled, so that the emperor can rest assured of me."

"Well, the murderer has been brought to justice, and it is indeed time to end it. However, you should have breakfast first before going to the Yamen."

"No, I'll go to the Yamen to eat."

"Oh."

Both of them were a little embarrassed. Yan Mu nodded to Liu Yunxiang, turned around and left first.

Liu Yunxiang frowned. It was unclear what happened between the two of them at the moment, so he simply put it aside and didn't mention it.

She went to Mo Zhai after breakfast and left the news with the clerk. When Ruan Lingyu came over, the clerk would pass it on to him.

At this time, the street was in a mess. Liu Yunxiang stood at the door and saw many people dressed as scholars wearing plain robes and square scarves on the street. They looked angry and shouted something.

"The Jiangnan Mansion collapsed, killing ten people. The court must give us an explanation!"

"You are the future pillar of the imperial court, you can't die for no reason!"

"This autumn, many students are sleeping outside and cannot study and prepare for the exam. Since the court doesn't pay attention to us, then we won't take the exam either!"

"Yes, let's stop taking the exam!"

Liu Yunxiang looked back and forth, but he couldn't see the end. There were at least tens of thousands of people marching in the parade. It seemed that the collapse of Jiangnan Mansion was really a big deal.

"Yesterday, some scholars came over to buy pens and ink. I heard that they were going to march and let the court give an explanation." The shopkeeper of the study sighed.

"The court did not provide accommodation to those who had no place to live and were living in difficulty?"

"I didn't see any movement from the court. Only the fourth prince and the people from the camp on the outskirts of Beijing were digging at Jiangnan Mansion. I heard that eight corpses have been dug out, and there are two more buried underneath. The rain has poured down the ground for the past few days. He must be dead. But the fourth prince said he would dig it out dead or alive, and he personally took the lead in digging it out. The princes and the people all thought of him well."

Liu Yunxiang squinted her eyes. She really wanted to know who the master behind Qin Shengrui was.

"If nothing else, this time is also an opportunity for our study."

"How to say?"

Liu Yunxiang pondered for a moment and said: "Although our study is backed by Lingyun, it really doesn't rank among the major study halls in Shengjing. In this way, you can put a table outside our study and put some paper, ink, pens and inkstones on it. Don't It’s too good, but don’t be too bad. Put a basket next to it, put dry food in it, and leave a sign. These are provided by our store for free, and you can pick them up if you need them.”

"Ah?" The shopkeeper looked at Liu Yunxiang with a crazy expression, "Then they will all be sold out in a while."

“I’ll continue to pick it up when it’s all gone.”

"But I'm afraid that they don't really need it, or they want to take advantage of it and take a lot at once, even if they don't even take it. Then this hole will be too big, and we will suffer a loss."

"As you can see, the literati are actually very united. As long as someone spreads the word that our Mo Studio provides free pens, inks, paper, inkstones and food to needy students, this is so new that it will soon spread among the literati. , the reputation of our Ink Studio has been established. Although we are losing money now, we have to look at the long term, and there is still half a month until autumn, so the loss will not be much."

Businessmen attach great importance to profits. This method is obviously not profitable at the moment. As for the long-term, it is really hard to say. But if the boss said so, he would do as he was told. After all, the loss would not be a loss to his wallet.

"I'll arrange it."

"Remember, literati value face. When they take something, don't look outside. As for those who take a lot or make trouble, the good explanation is that you can't do bad things with good intentions."

"Yes, I remember."

Liu Yunxiang looked at the disciples and gathered them towards the west, as if something was going on. She took Zijin with her and followed the others, but there were too many people in front of them and she couldn't squeeze in.

"Girl, let's go to the teahouse over there to watch."

As she spoke, Zijin blocked the people next to her, and the two squeezed into the teahouse. Asking for a private room on the second floor, they opened the window and saw someone standing on a stone pier at the west end of the street, shouting to the disciples.

"Don't worry, everyone, our people are still digging, and I promise you that we will never give up!"

The one who shouted was the fourth prince Qin Shengrui. He was covered in mud, his face and hands were stained. This look was shown to the examiners. They must have thought that he had also participated in the excavation, instead of just standing aside with his hands behind his back to show off. .

"It's been raining for the past few days, and the terrain in that place is so low, people must have drowned long ago." Youjuzi said.

"Whether they are dead or alive, they must be dug out and handed over to their parents and family members," Qin Shengrui shouted.

When it comes to parents and family members, everyone present is a little moved.

"My Highness knows that you have suffered a lot these days, but the imperial court has not ignored you and is working hard to find ways to accommodate you. It is only because of the ruthlessness of this natural disaster. You will all be the pillars of the country from now on, and I cherish your talents and have told Sheng Sheng clearly. The major inns in Beijing must try their best to accept the homeless people who have nowhere to live, and cannot take the opportunity to raise the room price. Your Highness has a private courtyard in the East City, and has vacated thirty or forty rooms, which can accommodate hundreds of children. Those who are really difficult can live there, and there will be food there. Of course, this is not enough. His Highness will go to other court officials and ask them to provide money, strength, and a place, so that everyone can prepare for the exam with peace of mind. "

As soon as these words came out, the candidates below applauded one after another, praising the fourth prince for sincerely thinking about the candidates.

Liu Yunxiang narrowed his eyes. If Qin Shengrui vacated his own courtyard, it would be impossible for other officials to remain indifferent. They would naturally take out their unused courtyards to accept the children. But as soon as he said this today, the other officials' actions became his merit.

These few words can only be said by a wise and strategic person.

At this time, Liu Yunxiang also noticed someone standing next to Qin Shengrui. She was wearing a plain dress and stood there like a beautiful jasmine flower.

Liu Yunxiang laughed out loud, it turned out to be Jiang Yunying, the master behind Qin Shengrui.

But it's not surprising when you think about it. First of all, Jiang Yunying has brains, and secondly, she has the beauty to make Qin Shengrui listen to her. In addition, she is about to marry Qin Shengrui, and the husband is honorable and the wife is noble, so she will naturally help him plan.

Qin Shengrui said a lot, and the disciples below all clapped their hands and applauded. His move really won the hearts of the people, especially the hearts of these literati, and also allowed the emperor to see his ability. At the same time, in such a comparison, the third prince is even more worthless, and the emperor will turn his attention to cultivating the third prince to him.

They are all legitimate sons, so the emperor naturally wants to cultivate and use them.

As soon as Qin Shengrui finished speaking, a soldier from the camp on the outskirts of Beijing came to report. He looked very excited and shouted loudly: "Your Highness, good news, one of the eldest sons is still alive!"

Qin Shengrui's eyes widened, "Are you still alive?"

"Yes, we have been rescued!"

As soon as these words came out, the people on the long street immediately became excited.