Chapter 48: Desperate Li Shishi
[Cheating throughout the exam, a model of scumbag, and a dandy rating of 4800 points]
Seeing that the points that had returned to zero had increased a lot again, Cao Bin was very happy.
Although the process is forced, the results are good.
In this way, "top shooting skills" are one step closer.
Evaluation of Zongzheng Temple:
Cao Bin won the first place in the knighthood examination with full marks and was qualified to inherit the knighthood.
And because Cao Bin was instrumental in rescuing the emperor, the Cao family's title will not be reduced this time, and he will directly inherit his father's title of third-class Earl of Zhongjing.
In the past, others called him Little Marquis, which was just an honorific and had no actual meaning.
After formally inheriting the title, his title of earl became a serious imperial title.
Cao Bin understood that this was the emperor's reward for saving his life.
The knighthood exam and first-class knighthood that must be passed are generally pretty good.
When they heard the emperor's reward, the others were so envious that their eyes turned red.
Name and title are important weapons of the country.
If you do not have outstanding military merit, the court will generally not reward you with a title, and it is even more difficult to be promoted to a title.
Which promotion to a noble title was not obtained with blood and life?
Don't underestimate this title, it means that one more generation can enjoy the shadow of their ancestors.
The happiest person to pass the exam is Uncle Fu.
Not only did he pass the exam, but he also ranked first?
If it were before the exam, he wouldn't even dare to think about it.
It is true that Cao Bin's father and Cao Bin's predecessor were too unreliable. In just two or three generations, a noble Marquis was put in a precarious position.
Therefore, Uncle Fu not only arranged a banquet for the whole family to celebrate, but also specially asked Cao Bin to offer incense to pay tribute to the ancestors of the Cao family.
After the banquet in the evening, Cao Bin was about to take a long nap to relieve the fatigue of the past few days.
Du Shiniang asked calmly: "Cao Lang...are you not going to take back Senior Sister?"
Cao Bin was surprised and said: "How do you say this? Are you unwilling?"
After Li Shishi's "Fangchen Banquet" that day, she knew about the agreement between Li Shishi and Cao Bin and was willing to facilitate it.
But Li Shishi's godmother, Li Yun, has been refusing to let go and release Li Shishi.
And Cao Bin was caught up in the matter of Jue Kao, so he was delayed.
Now that the exam has passed, Cao Bin is trying to find a way to redeem Master Li.
Du Shiniang asked this question, which made Cao Bin think that she had temporarily changed her mind.
Hearing what Cao Bin said, Du Shiniang quickly shook her head and said:
"No, Senior Sister can come, but it's not too late for me to be happy, so how can I have any resentment in my heart?"
As she spoke, she frowned and looked worried:
"During this period, I saw that Cao Lin never mentioned this matter. I thought it was Cao Lin who changed his mind."
"Actually, Senior Sister has been ill for several days. I saw that Cao Yuan was in urgent need of exams, so I didn't mention it."
Cao Bin quickly started to put on his clothes and frowned:
"Li Yun is really too difficult to deal with. I want to pass the imperial examination first."
"I'm afraid she has regarded me as a heartless person now, right?"
Li Yun is Li Shishi's godmother, and she was also born in a brothel. When she saw Li Shishi in trouble when she was a child, she adopted her as her daughter and made her a lowly family.
From Cao Bin's point of view, the reason why she didn't agree to redeem Master Li was because she didn't think the ransom money she was given was too little.
From previous inquiries, it seemed that she had been threatened in some way to act like this.
Cao Bin planned to solve these difficulties by himself, but before he could tell Li Shishi, he was kidnapped by the Cao family.
Now that he heard that Master Li was ill, Cao Bin couldn't sleep anymore. If he didn't explain it, there would be a misunderstanding.
He considers himself not a scumbag, and would not do such ruthless things as plucking birds...
At this time, Nancheng Qianqian Lane, Li Zhai.
The maid Chunliu looked at the sick Li Shishi and said:
"Miss, the young Marquis has passed the imperial examination and is holding a banquet at home. I'm afraid..."
She was given to Du Shiniang by Master Li to manage the accounts of Washi. Apart from Cao Bin leaving the capital, she knew everything about the Zhongjing Houfu.
She only said that Cao Bin was focused on practicing hard in seclusion and did not think about Master Li's intentions at all, so she felt quite unfair.
She didn't even attend the banquet and went directly to Master Li to report the situation.
At this time, Master Li's face was pale, his eyes were lifeless, and he was already very sick.
After hearing Chunliu's words, her spirit became even more depressed. She coughed weakly, stared at Chunliu closely and asked:
"Do you think I really saw him wrong?"
Chunliu said angrily:
"He is just an ignorant and ignorant playboy. How can he be affectionate?"
"It's been more than two months. If he was really serious, he would have redeemed the lady long ago..."
"Miss, it's not worth ruining yourself for such a heartless person!"
Master Li sighed and closed his eyes gently, not wanting to talk anymore.
At this time, Li Yun pushed in the door with a bowl of soup and medicine, and advised: "Master, drink the medicine quickly!"
Master Li opened his eyes and said sadly:
"Mom, I'm afraid it won't work!"
Li Yun handed the decoction to Master Li's mouth and said with evasive eyes:
"Don't say depressing words. You are still young and there is no threshold that you cannot overcome."
"The chief official of Prince Duan's Mansion arrived just now. He brought Prince Duan's paintings and said he would help Shishi redeem himself!"
"Master, even without Cao Bin and Prince Duan, you still have some worth."
Seeing that Li Yun handed the decoction to his mouth without hesitation, Master Li had no choice but to drink it.
When Li Yun saw this, he immediately became happy:
"Chang Shi said that Prince Duan has a letter that he wants to deliver to you in person. I will call him in right now!"
Before Li Shishi could refuse, Li Yun had already ran out.
After a while, a middle-aged man with a white face and no beard walked in holding a letter.
He smiled and said, "I heard that Miss Shishi is ill? Then I'd better read the letter to Miss Shishi!"
With that said, without waiting for Li Shishi's consent, he unfolded the letter and read it aloud.
The beginning of the letter was in a discussion tone, asking Master Li to taste the paintings, but the second half became frivolous.
It probably means.
Hearing that Li Shishi had been deceived by Cao Bin, King Duan felt very sorry and sympathized with him, and was willing to pay for Li Shishi's redemption so that she could get married and become a good person.
However, what is unexpected is that at the end of the letter, Gao Yanei, Gao Qiu's son, was named.
Let Master Li marry Gao Yanei as his concubine!
Where is the good intention in this? It is clearly here to humiliate Master Li!
Gao Yanei's reputation is even worse than that of Cao Bin.
At least Cao Bin now only has Du Shiniang as his concubine, while Gao Kan has many hobbies.
The slightly more attractive servants in his family were all dragged into the house, regardless of whether they had husbands or not.
He's a famous bad guy.
This means, don’t you, Mr. Li, like such a dandy? Then I’ll help you!
You are only worthy of marrying such a person as a concubine now!
After hearing this, Li Yun was shocked and asked stammeringly: "This... this, how could Prince Duan do such a thing in the first place?"
Chang Shi ignored Li Yun's inquiry, just stared at Li Shishi's reaction, and said with a smile:
"What do you think, Miss Shishi?"
Chapter completed!