I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

"Did His Highness really say that?"

When Lady Wei heard what had happened, she couldn't help but burst into laughter and asked.

Qin Li actually said he was a good person. If she didn't laugh, who would? It was just too funny.

A prince who is utterly wicked, has committed countless evil deeds, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, actually has the audacity to claim that he is a good person.

All the good people in the world are dead, so Qin Li is not a good person either.

"Madam, please stop laughing. Please go and take a look."

"No matter how we tried to persuade them, those scholars just wouldn't believe us."

"If you don't go over there soon, His Highness might kill all those scholars in a fit of anger. Don't blame me for not coming to warn you, Madam."

Zhou Biao said.

They thought that once the refugees were dealt with, the scholars would be grateful.

Although they didn't expect the scholars to be grateful to them, they only wanted the scholars to go with them. They offered to escort the scholars to the capital to take the imperial examinations, but who knew that the scholars didn't trust them at all.

Having no other option, Zhou Biao returned to seek help.

Upon hearing this, Madam Wei stopped smiling and hurried over.

It's not impossible that Qin Li would kill all the scholars in a fit of rage; she has to stop the tragedy from happening.

The scholar's expression softened considerably upon seeing Madam Wei's arrival.

After all, Lady Wei had helped them a lot during this time, and they had long regarded her as a great philanthropist.

But who would have thought that Madam Wei and this group of ruthless killers actually came from the same caravan?

"Don't be afraid, everyone. I sent them to rescue you. They were just a bit too extreme, but these refugees really deserve to die," Madam Wei said, trying to calm everyone down.

"Thank you, Madam!"

The scholars bowed deeply in gratitude.

Zhou Biao and the others watched in stunned silence.

Damn, women are so easy to talk to.

Unlike them, who do all the work for nothing.

However, when Madam Wei arrived, she discovered that the situation was not entirely as Zhou Biao had described.

Although most of the scholars were afraid of Qin Li, a few of the bolder ones struck up a conversation with him, though it was Qin Li who initiated the conversation.

"Thank you very much, my benefactor."

The scholars expressed their gratitude to Qin Li.

They said they came from the same place, grew up together, and were classmates and close friends.

The scholar in the lead was well-dressed. He said his name was Cao Quan, and that his family was quite wealthy, owning not only dozens of acres of paddy fields but also shops in the county town. He was the son of a landlord.

The remaining two were brothers who came from a poor family. The older brother was named Chen Shoutian, and the younger brother was named Chen Wangju.

The older brother is honest and dutiful; he's just accompanying his younger brother to the exam because he's worried about him not eating or sleeping well on the way.

My younger brother, Chen Wangju, was a child prodigy in the surrounding villages, intelligent and quick-witted.

The Chen family, who came from farming backgrounds, placed all their hopes on Chen Wangju.

"No need to thank me, it was nothing."

Qin Li said.

After speaking, Qin Li looked at Cao Quan and asked, "Your family isn't poor, so why are you going to the capital to take the imperial examination with them?"

Given Cao Quan's family background, he had no need to associate with these poor scholars. The Cao family was perfectly capable of providing him with a carriage and a few servants on the road.

Before Cao Quan could answer, the youngest, Chen Wangju, chuckled and interjected, "My benefactor, you may not know this, but according to Cao Quan himself, he wants to experience life."

Cao Quan chimed in, "That's right, that's right. We're used to living a life of plenty, so let's experience what it's like to go hungry."

"Anyway, I have no chance of getting into high school this time. I'll just experience life and hone myself. When I get back, I'll inherit the family fortune."

Upon hearing this, Qin Li nodded, not realizing that Cao Quan had shattered his preconceived notions about landlords' sons.

Generally speaking, shouldn't a landlord's son be a bully who tyrannizes the local people and bullies the weak while fearing the strong?

How come when it comes to Cao Quan, you can't tell at all that he's the son of a landlord?

This child is destined for greatness.

Chen Wangju is not bad either. Although he is the youngest of the three, his intelligence is evident. He might actually pass the imperial examination with flying colors this time.

As for Chen Shoutian, the oldest of the three, he was honest and quiet, and had only come to accompany his younger brother to take the exam. Qin Li didn't take him seriously.

"By the way, benefactor, why did you bring so many families to the capital this time?" Chen Wangju asked, puzzled.

Could it be that, as Qin Li himself just said, he believes he has great talent and will definitely pass the imperial examination this time, stay in the capital as an official, and bring his family over in advance?

He was a child prodigy in the surrounding area, and even he didn't dare to have such confidence. Where did Qin Li get his confidence from?

Could it be that Qin Li has connections in the capital? His name was already written on the list of successful candidates; that's the only possibility.

Thinking of this, Chen Wang had a wicked idea: if he could get along well with Qin Li, he might also be able to pass the imperial examination with flying colors.

He wasn't like his honest and simple-minded older brother, who thought that good grades would guarantee him a high school diploma.

Little did they know that in this world, power and status determine everything.

Even if the sons of noble families in the capital are illiterate, they can still become officials.

For students from farming families like them, even if they study hard, they have no chance of getting ahead.

Therefore, Chen Wangju had to find another way.

Qin Li could easily see through Chen Wangju's little scheme, but he didn't expose him immediately.

Having ambition is a good thing, but what's worrying is that everyone is like Chen Shoutian, who is useless even when given the opportunity.

"Of course, I'm here to experience life like you are. But my benefactor is different from me. I'm here alone to experience life, while you're here with your whole family. Even if you don't pass the imperial examination, it's still a worthwhile trip to the capital." Cao Quan said with a smile.

These children from wealthy families actually have a very simple mindset: if they can pass the high school entrance exam, they will; if not, they still have a backup plan.

Therefore, they were very relaxed during their trip to the capital.

Qin Li mimicked Cao Quan's tone and said, "Yes, yes, I brought my whole family here to experience life."

"Have you all not eaten yet? I'll treat you all to a meal."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three of them lit up.

Along the way, they often went hungry, trying to save every penny they could, and were frequently so hungry they saw stars.

They'd love to be invited to dinner.

Soon, Qin Li led the three back to the camp.

"Chuntao, Xialiu, prepare a meal for these three young masters."

Qin Li gave the order and winked at the others, signaling them not to reveal their identities.

These three people are of great use to him.

The three arrived at Qin Li's camp and couldn't help but look around.

Even Cao Quan, the son of a landlord and accustomed to a life of luxury, was so astonished by this sight that he couldn't close his mouth.

Qin Li's wealth was beyond his imagination; no wonder he could bring so many family members with him to the capital.

"Wangju, we've run into a complete idiot," Chen Shoutian whispered to his younger brother, Chen Wangju.

In his mind, none of these rich people had good hearts.

Someone as rich as Qin Li would be stupid to invite them to dinner.

"Shh, don't talk nonsense."

Chen Wangju quickly reprimanded his brother Chen Shoutian.

Chen Shoutian immediately fell silent. Despite being Chen Wangju's older brother, he always obeyed his younger brother Chen Wangju's every word in public.

While waiting for the food, Cao Quan couldn't help but ask Qin Li, "My benefactor, what kind of business does your family run?"

In his view, Qin Li's family was not only rich, but also powerful; he might even be the son of a local official.

Qin Li immediately replied, "My family is in the grain business, selling rice. Not long ago, when our Great Zhou was fighting against the Northern Mang, my family was responsible for transporting grain to the border and made a lot of money."

Upon hearing this, Cao Quan suddenly realized why Qin Li was so rich.