I was favored by the evil god, and I became a white-bone bodhisattva.

'I greeted the neighbor lady, and they seemed to know each other?'

"When we got to the street, eh, we went to the roast duck shop?"

Li Xingwen was a little dazed, and his eyes almost popped out when he saw the little girl took out money to buy a whole roast duck.

'She also bought lotus leaf cakes. Where did she get the money?'

Wait, why are you walking straight here?

The scholar quickly shrank back and hid himself, but after a moment, he heard the little girl say with a smile: "Are you playing hide-and-seek? Don't hide behind the tree, it's easiest to be caught."

So that's how it is. Thank you for your advice.

Li Xingwen walked out from behind the tree. He didn't beat around the bush and asked Tangtang directly about the money.

"Ah, that's Tangtang's advance payment."

"What kind of work can you do at your age?" the scholar was extremely surprised.

"Tangtang can embroider"

When Li Xingwen sent his sister home, Tangtang was bored staying in the house alone, so she went out for a walk.

She found the aunt next door making embroidered shoes at the door. As she watched, she couldn't help but give some advice.

"The auntie was very angry at first, but then Tangtang showed her her skills, and the auntie had to ask Tangtang for help no matter what."

"Can I earn so much money just by doing a favor?" Li Xingwen was incredulous.

"You don't understand this. One cent for one cent for one cent. Tangtang is an embroidery expert."

As she spoke, the little girl raised her head proudly.

........

"No? It's me who's being paranoid this time."

Li Xingwen is a true scholar and he has learned a lot from books.

So no matter how young the girl was, the scholar was able to put aside his pride and simply bowed and apologized.

"Oh, it's good that things are cleared up. Let's go, it's time to go back and eat!"

Li Xingwen had eaten steamed bread with pickled vegetables more than half an hour ago, but when he smelled the aroma of roast duck, his stomach started to growl.

"My appetite is annoying. Anyway, I'll make an exception and eat three meals today."

Returning to the shabby house, Li Xingwen took out three steamed buns and a plate of pickles.

He took two steamed buns for himself and gave one to Tangtang. Then he took a deep breath of the aroma of the roast duck and ate it happily.

"..."

"What's wrong?" Seeing Tangtang staring at him, the scholar swallowed the steamed bread and asked.

"So you don't like roast duck. Tangtang, buy roast chicken next time."

Li Xingwen was stunned, then quickly waved his hands: "You worked hard to earn money, how can I eat yours? It's not right, it's not right. Don't worry about me, just eat it yourself."

"Good things should be shared, you're welcome!"

The little girl passed a big duck leg to him and said, "Only when you are full can you have the energy to study. And, Tangtang, you look pale. You need to eat more meat to supplement your nutrition."

The scholar was ultimately unable to refuse Tangtang's kindness, but he did not eat the girl's roast duck in vain, and immediately said that he would give her an extra half hour of class in the evening.

........

It was already dark at this time. Li Xingwen lit an oil lamp with a painful look on his face and began to check on Tangtang's progress.

After this check, the scholar was shocked.

Because the little girl not only knew all the surnames by heart, but she could even write all the characters by hand.

"You knew most of the words before?"

"I don't know any," the little girl shook her head.

Li Xingwen didn't quite believe it, so he immediately taught Tangtang some unfamiliar Chinese characters.

As a result, the little girl learned it quickly.

As the lecture progressed, the scholar's heart was filled with turmoil.

He found that Tangtang was quick to learn and was a natural student!

"I was also known as a child prodigy in the village, but today I really know what a child prodigy is like."

Li Xingwen stared at the little girl blankly, and suddenly sighed and said, "Tangtang, why aren't you a boy?"

He sighed and slapped his thigh hard, which really confused the little girl.

"What happened to the boy?"

"If you are a boy, you will be able to pass the imperial examinations. With your talent, as long as you work hard every day, you will definitely be able to become the top scholar in the future!"

"What is the top scholar?" Tangtang asked curiously.

Li Xingwen cleared his throat and explained carefully to the little girl.

All scholars can take part in the academy examination, and those who pass the examination can obtain honors, and scholar is a kind of honor.

Although Li Xingwen is poor and eats steamed buns with pickles every day, he has great achievements and does not have to kneel even when meeting the county magistrate.

"Some people are extremely wealthy, their wealth is thousands of times greater than mine. But when they meet the county magistrate, they can only kneel down and talk without permission."

"Why does the county magistrate always ask others to kneel down?" Tangtang wondered.

"People in this world should be divided into high and low so that they can be managed."

Li Xingwen pondered and said, "If everyone is equal, why should you listen to me and why should I listen to you? If everyone does what they want, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"

This is not a truth from the book, but some of the scholar's own insights.

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and said, "We have strayed off topic. Let's continue talking about the number one scholar."

........

Only after becoming a scholar is one eligible to go to the local county seat to take part in the county examination.

Those who passed the county examination were called Juren, and the first among them was called Jieyuan of the county.

"After becoming a juren, you are eligible to go to the imperial capital to participate in the imperial examination held every three years."

Li Xingwen was fascinated: "Those who pass the imperial examination can be called Gongshi, and the first place is called Huiyuan. After that, His Majesty will personally set the questions and test the knowledge of all the Gongshi in the palace. This is the palace examination! The first, second and third place in the palace examination will be the champion, the second and third place."

"Well, the test is quite complicated. But Tangtang understood that the top scholar is the most amazing scholar!" the little girl concluded.

"good"

The scholar laughed and said, "Forget about being the number one scholar. Even if I could visit the imperial palace once, I would have no regrets in my life!"

After all the words, Tangtang listened with great interest.

But she suddenly thought of a question, that is, what can she do after becoming the top scholar?

"You can become a high-ranking official," Li Xingwen said as a matter of course.

"What happens after you become a high-ranking official?"

after......

If you talk about expressing your ambition, the little girl probably won't understand; if you talk about power and wealth, it would be too vulgar.

Li Xingwen was just thinking about how to speak elegantly and humorously when he heard Tangtang casually say, "Do you still want to kowtow?"

amount.

"Yes, I still need it." The scholar answered with some stammering.

Chapter 006 The Prodigal Son Returns

Ever since Tangtang moved in, Li Xingwen has been adding extra meals every day, such as roast duck, roast chicken, pig's trotters, and braised goose, without stopping.

Naturally, the little girl's daily lessons were fixed from half an hour to one hour.

"Tangtang, why do you seem to have endless money? Is the aunt next door so generous?"

One day, Li Xingwen asked the little girl this question in confusion.

"How is that possible? The money Auntie gave me has been spent long ago, and Tangtang hasn't been working at Auntie's house these days."

what?

"The aunt recommended Tangtang to a fellow villager, who recommended Tangtang to a shopkeeper, who in turn recommended Tangtang to a big boss."

The girl smiled and said, "After so many recommendations, Tangtang has become famous in the county! Now the waiting list for Tangtang to come for embroidery is already ten days later."

"..."

Although I have to study hard day and night, am I a little too indifferent to the little girl on weekdays?

When Li Xingwen was about to say something with a look of self-blame on his face, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Tangtang, go open the door!"

The little girl ran to open the door and found a strange man standing at the door.

"Who are you looking for, brother?" Li Xingwen walked to the door and asked with a little caution.

"My name is Xu Lang. I just moved across the street this morning and came here to say hello to the neighbors."

After Li Xingwen had some meat in his stomach, his complexion improved and he could be described as handsome.

However, the man at the door not only had a handsome face, but was also dressed neatly and elegantly, which made him look superior.

"You're welcome. I'm Li Xingwen."

After saying this, the scholar closed the door directly, appearing extremely unfriendly.

"Tangtang, you have to stay away from him from now on."

"Why is this happening?" the little girl was extremely surprised.

"Although I don't know this person, I have seen that kind of frivolous look between his eyebrows many times."

.....

Before passing the imperial examination, Li Xingwen studied in the county academy.

After becoming a scholar, he would only attend classes taught by the dean.

This is because an ordinary gentleman has only achieved the title of scholar, and it is difficult for him to go further on the road to imperial examination.

For Li Xingwen now, listening to their lectures will not only not benefit him, but may also hinder him!

"He is the same type of person as my classmates who are from wealthy families and flirt with other girls all day long."

Li Xingwen pointed at his eyes and said, "Tangtang, I've met many people like this before, I won't make a mistake."

Seeing the girl half-believing and half-doubting, the scholar shook his head and said, "Within three days, he will try to seduce the beautiful women in the county. You will know when you see it."

Well, let's take a look?

Because of Li Xingwen's words, the little girl looked out the window from time to time to observe the movements of Xu Lang opposite.

It’s not clear whether this person is frivolous or not, but he is definitely a very insecure person.

Because every night he would light oil lamps in the room, making the room as bright as day.

There is always a sword beside him when he falls asleep, and he is often awakened from his sleep.

Tangtang told Li Xingwen about Xu Lang's abnormality, and the latter was immediately surprised and asked: "You didn't go into his room, how do you know such a thing?"

"Tangtang knows magic!"

Well, this spell is really convenient.

If someone uses this technique to cheat in an exam, no one will notice.

Li Xingwen's heart was filled with ripples, but he quickly shook his head to get rid of the bad thoughts.

"A real man should do what he should do and shouldn't do what he shouldn't do!"

"Ah?" Tangtang looked at the scholar in confusion.

"Well, study hard. We don't need to worry about him."

Tangtang ignored him, but a few days later, Xu Lang came to visit again.