The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

Xie Tingwen waited for the three to sit down, still smiling as if in spring breeze. He glanced at the three people, and his joy was beyond words.

"I am very grateful that you can enter the county school and consider the future of Laigu County. Please accept my greetings." While speaking, Xie Tingwen immediately stood up and bowed to the three people.

Such an action made the three people feel flattered and they all responded in unison: "How dare we accept your courtesy, my lord, as we are so incompetent."

"That's right! Sir, you are really embarrassing us." Cao Fang bowed his head quickly.

Seeing the three people's humble attitude, Xie Tingwen was quite satisfied with Xie Shuting's recommendation, but he couldn't say it out loud.

He understood that this was the way Xie Shuting paved for him, or in other words, this was a favor Xie Shuting did for him.

As a father, how could he not accept what his daughter gave him?

Soon! Xie Tingwen stroked his hand and said, "When we meet in the future, you can treat Yuan Ting as an equal. As for the honorific title of sir, please don't call him out in private, as it will make you look distant."

"This!~"

The three of them suddenly looked at Dong Pingchang.

Seeing the three people looking for help, Dong Pingchang stroked his hand happily and said, "Brother Yuan Ting has always been like this. He is very different from other officials. Friends, please don't worry."

The three of them felt a little relieved after hearing this. Cao Fang immediately stepped forward, stroked his hand and said, "I am Cao Fang, with the courtesy name Zhongzheng, and I have been a scholar in Jingyun for fifteen years."

"My name is Li Yunxiang, with the courtesy name Jianfang. I am also a scholar of Jingyun for 19 years. This fame is really not impressive in front of Brother Yuanting." Li Yunxiang said a little awkwardly.

Xie Tingwen noticed that the other party was a little nervous, and said with a smile: "Brother Jianfang is only thirty years old, and he has a long time to go and it is unknown whether he will pass the imperial examination. Why worry so much now?"

"Then I'll take advantage of Brother Yuanting's good words." Li Yunxiang bowed his head and agreed.

"My name is Tong Yu, with the courtesy name Qingxiang. I am a juren in the seventeenth year of Jingyun."

Tong Yu said this, and shook his head in self-mockery, "I am not satisfied with Brother Yuan Ting! I failed the exam three times in a row, and now I have no interest in the imperial examination. I just want to teach well and get a job, and this is the end of my life."

When Xie Tingwen heard this, he felt a little bit disagreeful in his heart, as one of the items in his performance evaluation was education.

Now Tong Yu is only in his early thirties. If he can successfully get a place in the final, then his political achievements and education in the past three years will naturally be full marks.

The value of a Jinshi is much higher than that of a Xiucai, and Tong Yu is just one step away from success. There is no way Xie Tingwen can make it.

Thinking of this, Xie Tingwen smiled and said, "Brother Qingxiang! The imperial examination is the only way for us to change our family background. If Brother Qingxiang has any difficulties, Yuan Ting is not afraid to bother him."

Xie Tingwen only mentioned this, and no one present understood. But Tong Yu still smiled bitterly and shook his head, declining Xie Tingwen's kindness.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Yuanting, but I am really not cut out for studying."

This kind of excuse made everyone present roll their eyes at him.

Cao Fang had a hint of dissatisfaction between his eyebrows, and secretly underestimated himself and said: "At the age of 22, he has won the title of Juren. This is called not being a good student. Then what are we?"

Xie Tingwen chuckled and glanced at Tong Yu. He could tell that the other party was trying to evade him, so he immediately decided to persuade him in a different way.

"Brother Qingxiang! Don't underestimate yourself. With your talent, you will definitely achieve something in the future. If you pass the imperial examination, wouldn't it be great to bring honor to your family?"

Tong Yu's heart moved. He naturally knew that what Xie Tingwen said was true, but after three rounds of exams, his edges had long been worn down.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Brother Yuan Ting, but..."

"Brother Qingxiang, feel free to tell me what you are concerned about," Xie Tingwen asked hurriedly.

"I have an elderly mother at home who needs to be taken care of, so I really can't concentrate on preparing for the exam." Tong Yu finally expressed his concerns.

Xie Tingwen smiled and waved his hand nonchalantly, saying, "This matter is easy to handle. Leave your mother's affairs to me. You just need to concentrate on teaching and preparing for the exam, and don't worry about other matters."

After receiving Xie Tingwen's promise, Tong Yu touched his hand with tears of gratitude and said, "Brother Yuan Ting is so kind and virtuous. I have no way to repay you. If..."

"It's just a small favor. It would be too polite to ask for a reward." Xie Tingwen flicked his sleeves and said nonchalantly.

At that moment, Li Yunxiang, Cao Fang and Dong Pingchang were heard expressing their gratitude repeatedly. After all, with Xie Tingwen's promise, Tong Yu's road to success was no longer a worry-free one.

After a while of chatter, Xie Tingwen looked at Li Yunxiang and said, "Brother Jianfang! I remember I also gave Li Shian an invitation. Why didn't he come?"

Li Yunxiang couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this, and told him every detail of Li Shian's affairs.

After some explanation, Xie Tingwen learned that Li Shian had to observe mourning for three years. Now there were still two years left, so he could only refuse the job at the county government.

Everyone felt quite sorry when they thought of this, but when they thought of Li Shian's filial piety, they couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

They had completely forgotten the time while chatting and laughing, and it was not until the school bell rang at the end of the afternoon that they suddenly stopped talking.

"I've had a great time talking with you all today. Let's have a few drinks tomorrow if we have nothing to do." Xie Tingwen stood up and rubbed his hands.

Several people understood immediately and stood up to see him off respectfully, saying, "I am so happy. We must get drunk together."

"Good! Let's get drunk."

Xie Tingwen said with a loud laugh: "Please stay, I will leave the rest to you."

"Brother Yuan Ting! Please."

Xie Tingwen nodded, and led Cao Zhen outside the door to slowly leave the private school. When the people waiting at the door saw Xie Tingwen appear, they immediately burst into waves of thanks.

"Thank you, sir! Come visit my shop when you have time."

"Thank you, sir! I'm not busy today, let's have a couple of drinks!"

"Child, why don't you say hello to Mr. Xie?"

As the woman spoke, she pretended to be slightly angry and patted the child's shoulder. The latter understood and stroked her hand and said, "Greetings, Mr. Xie."

"Good! It's really good. You will know that books can bring you wealth and beauty. The future of Laigu County depends on you."

Xie Tingwen nodded approvingly while chatting and was then surrounded by the people and left the private school.

Although the people in the flower hall could not see the grand scene outside the door, they could not help but smile when they heard the people's sincere praise.

"Brother Naijian! Lord Xie's reputation is so high?" Li Yunxiang couldn't help but exclaimed in amazement.

"Hahaha!~"

Dong Pingchang laughed out loud and said, "Brother Jianfang! Thank you for exempting the excessive taxes and changing the business tax to benefit the people. Now you have established a county school, which is unique among the eleven counties in Jinghu South Road."

Upon hearing this, several people nodded in approval. After all, the courage to reform commercial taxes is not something that ordinary people can bear.