Xianyang West Market.
As one of the few places in Xianyang City where legal transactions could be conducted, the streets were filled with vendors.
However, in this bustling place, one stall was different from the others.
There was only a soft couch, a table, a pot of clear water, a feather fan, and a Confucian scholar's mouth.
In front of them were tens of times more people than the other stalls.
"The book says that once upon a time, when it was drizzling, the lost scholar found an abandoned mansion deep in the mountains. On it were written the words 'Marquis Lanruo's mansion!”
"The scholar cupped his hands in apology and entered the residence. He originally wanted to use the treasure land to shelter himself from the rain and rest for a while before leaving early tomorrow.”
"But who would have thought that there would be another one in that mansion…"
The scholar looked around at the gathered crowd in front of him mysteriously, his left hand suddenly slapping the table.
"Pa ~"
"Beautiful female ghost!"
The scholar's mysterious expression made the audience subconsciously think of demons.
Some of the more timid commoners were already trembling in fear.
The moment the Confucian scholar spoke, some of the commoners cried out in alarm.
"Ah!"
"I'm scared!"
"What are you afraid of? Was that a female ghost? That's a beautiful female ghost!"
"Hey, a beautiful female ghost? I'm not sleepy anymore when you mention this!”
The fear of the onlookers subsided, and a strange expectation appeared.
Looking at the different expressions of the people in front of him, Xiao He's eyes revealed a trace of self-satisfaction.
The current him was far from the calm and composed future Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty. He was just a young Confucian scholar who was seventeen years old and studying abroad.
Shaking his feather fan, Xiao He said leisurely,""Speaking of this beautiful female ghost…"
After speaking for two hours, Xiao He finally took a sip of water and lowered his feather fan slightly.
"That's all for today."
The onlookers were instantly unhappy.
"How long has it been? You're not going to talk about it anymore?"
"What happened after that? Did Qian Shou and that female ghost have a happy ending?”
"Don't you just want money for the drinks? Here, here, here, I'll give it all to you!"
Xiao He hurriedly cupped his hands.
"Don't be anxious. You can only talk for two hours a day.”
"Otherwise, my throat won't be able to take it!”
"Please forgive me."
Looking at Qin Banliang, who was scattered all over the table, Xiao He chuckled.
"However, since everyone is so supportive of this Xiao, this Xiao naturally cannot let everyone return in disappointment.”
"Today, this Xiao will casually tell you two new things!”
The onlookers were instantly interested.
"Something new? What's new?"
"Hurry up and tell me!"
It was human nature to like to join in the fun and listen to gossip. Even the people of the Qin Dynasty were no exception.
Xiao He waved his feather fan and said leisurely,""Everyone should have heard about the beheading of Xianyang County Magistrate Zhao Si yesterday afternoon, right?”
Many people nodded.
Not only did they know about this news, but many of them had even personally gone to watch the commotion.
" But do you know that Zhao Si colluded with Qiu Jie to assassinate the Third Young Master?" Xiao He said in a low voice." He was actually taking revenge on the Third Young Master for breaking the Yellow River's dike."”
The crowd was in an uproar.
"I thought that Zhao Si wanted to assassinate Third Young Master because of a palace fight. I didn't expect it to be because Third Young Master protected Lang Meng.”
"How can our Great Qin have such a traitor! The Third Young Master was a benevolent person who escorted the victims into the palace to report the disaster, but he was assassinated instead!”
"This is unreasonable!"
Xiao He sighed helplessly." I can't help it. The Third Young Master is indeed a descendant of the royal family."”
"However, the Third Young Master has yet to be conferred the title of Lord, nor has he been conferred the title of Marquis. He only has ten personal guards left behind by his mother before she passed away.”
"No power, no title, no soldiers.”
"The Third Young Master spoke out righteously to protect us, but he doesn't have the power to protect himself.”
For a moment, the onlookers were in an uproar.
"That's right. Although Third Young Master has a noble status, he has no power.”
"What we know is such a dangerous assassination. What about what we don't know? Third Young Master has sacrificed a lot to protect us!”
"Third Young Master is such a kind person, but he actually suffered such treatment.”
Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, Meng Nan, who was hiding in the crowd, suddenly shouted,"The laws of our Great Qin state that meritorious deeds must be rewarded and wrongdoings must be punished. With Third Young Master's achievements, he deserves to be conferred the title of Marquis!”
One sentence pointed out the direction to all the resentful people.
"Not bad! Third Young Master should be conferred the title of Marquis!"
"It's a pity that we are of low status and cannot report to the Imperial Court. Otherwise, I would definitely write a letter and beg the King to confer the title of Marquis to Third Young Master!”
"If anyone has the means, bring me along too. We can't let the third young master feel disappointed!”
Seeing this, Xiao He hurriedly stood up and pressed down his feather fan."Everyone! Everyone!"
"It's getting late. Everyone, please go and get busy. If you want to know what will happen after this, listen to the next chapter!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao He cupped his hands, packed his things, and left in a hurry.
After Xiao He left, the crowd could only disperse. However, the resentment in their hearts became more and more unbearable.
In a hidden alley, Xiao He whispered,""Shopkeeper Meng, is it really useful to spread such rumors in the city?”
"Could it be that these people will really report to the court?”
"Of course it's useless." Meng Nan chuckled.”
"They won't write a letter for Young Master. They will only casually say a few words and chat with others after a meal to vent their dissatisfaction.”
"But what Young Master wants is for them to casually say such things and cause public opinion to be turbulent.”
"What is Young Master thinking?" Xiao He was slightly startled.”
Meng Nan's smile faded and he turned to the scholar."Xiao He, you should remember that the matters of the young master are not something we can blindly inquire about!”
"Yes, sir!" Xiao He immediately cupped his hands.
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao He pinched Qin Banliang, who he had just accepted, and hesitated."Shopkeeper Meng, I have another matter.”
"This Xiao was originally from Fengyi Village in Chu Country. I have traveled all the way to the north to study, and now this Xiao feels that I have learned something.”
"There are also letters from the three elders of Fengyi Village recommending me to be an official. I have the intention to return to my hometown to be an official, so I'm here to bid farewell to Shopkeeper Meng!”
Traveling abroad to study was the standard for scholars in this era. As long as they had some family background, they would travel the world to study.
He could accumulate knowledge, network, and be familiar with the local customs of various countries. When he was old, famous, and experienced enough, he would be recommended and take up his post.
Meng Nan was silent for a moment before suddenly saying,""You've done well these past few months.”
"There are 3,000 storytellers in the city. You earn more than everyone else, and you speak better than everyone else.”
Xiao He hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed.”
"I'm not exaggerating." Meng Nan shook his head.”
"If you decide to return to Chu, I will give you a reward for your travel expenses.”
"But if you decide to stay in the State of Qin, this Meng will think of a way to introduce you to the Third Young Master.”
"Third Young Master?" Xiao He was stunned.”
Meng Nan nodded lightly." That's right. You can think about it yourself whether you want to go or stay."”
Xiao He fell into deep thought.
It was to return to Chu and take on a stable position as an ordinary official.
Or should he stay in Xianyang and fight for an uncertain opportunity to meet the Third Young Master?
At the same time, the words of the third young master, who should be conferred the title of marquis, spread from the mouths of the 3,000 storytellers to the entire Xianyang City!
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