The child stood on the shoulders of the two men and threw the ball accurately, and the surrounding people cheered one after another.
Shen Xingqi was so excited that she took out a few coins from her purse and threw them over. Soon someone was digging into the ground to pick up the money.
"The capital is indeed more prosperous than our Lin'an Prefecture."
"You like it here?"
"..."
The little girl was silent for a while, then nodded and shook her head, "The capital is indeed nice, but I still prefer to stay in Shenjia Village."
It's a sense of belonging that arises deep within, something you don't have anywhere else.
Cheng Xi laughed and couldn't help but rub her hair on her hair.
The next moment, she suddenly felt a familiar gaze falling on her. She looked up and saw three people sitting by the window on the third floor of the teahouse on the right. Shen Xingluo was one of them. Even though he was dressed in the simplest clothes, he still made people uncomfortable. Dare to ignore.
She chuckled, the pear dimples on both sides of her cheeks showing.
"Hey, brother Shen, there is a beautiful woman smiling at you!"
"Where is it? Hey, it turns out to be true."
"Brother Shen is indeed very popular. This face may have attracted the attention of many young ladies in the capital."
"What you're saying is, maybe you can even catch your son-in-law. It would be a good story, right?"
"The beauty downstairs is already very good-looking, and her smile makes her even more free and easy. How could I not know that there is such a person in the capital?"
When everyone was joking, Chen Xingluo's expression remained unchanged, "That's my wife."
"..."
There was silence in the teahouse box for a moment, and then it exploded.
"It turns out to be Mrs. Shen!"
"Brother Shen, you are not kind. We have known each other for so long and you still don't know that you are married?"
"Since we are destined to meet each other today, why not invite my brothers and sisters to come up and talk about it?"
When Chen Xingluo saw the surprised expression on the woman downstairs, he nodded towards her. Cheng Xi said a few words to the little girl beside him and quickly walked into the teahouse.
The box door was lightly clicked.
Cheng Xi waited for the door to open and walked in. After looking into the eyes of the four people, she said, "Sure enough, she listened to the conversation in the room downstairs and knew that there were three people here besides Shen Xingluo."
"Husband?"
Chen Xingluo stood up and held her hand, "My wife-in-law, Cheng Xi. This is Qu Shaojing, the young marquis of Wu'an Marquis Mansion, Qin Feng, the eldest grandson of the Qin family, and Du Yuansong, the son of Master Du."
"I've met a few."
"Brothers and sisters."
Several people returned the courtesy solemnly, looking much more serious than when they were talking just now.
Qu Shaojing looked curiously and revealed his inner thoughts, Qin Feng smiled and looked easy-going, and Du Yuansong had a steady mind but a bit of embarrassment in his brows.
"I'd better call you Mrs. Shen."
Cheng Xi thought of the names of the Shen family and the Du family, and laughed.
Du Yuansong sighed helplessly, and the air in the box became a little more casual because of the two of them.
"Where is Master Qin Zheng?"
"I know this! He went to the Qin Mansion early in the morning carrying mooncakes. He has no time to chat with us today."
The speaker was Qu Shaojing, "I don't know where he bought the mooncakes from. I just said hello to him and smelled the sweet smell. I was afraid that I would be stingy if I snatched them away."
"..." There is no need to be so exaggerated.
Cheng Xi glanced at Shen Xingluo and said nothing.
As a girl, it was the first time for me to meet a few people. Everyone was a bit reserved. After saying hello and chatting over a cup of tea, they dispersed after learning that there were girls from the Shen family downstairs.
On the way back, Chen Xingluo told the relationship between several people one by one.
"Qin Zheng's plan?"
"Yes, Brother Qin has been very busy these days."
Only then did Cheng Xi know that the two of them had been away from home in recent days because they were participating in this bureau or that bureau, including the Qin Zheng Friendship Bureau, the Lin'an Prefecture Student Bureau, the Imperial College Scholars Bureau, etc...
It made her ears feel calluses.
But in the end, it was only the people in the box who caught his eye.
Oh, and also add Liuzhou Yuhe Pavilion.
"Thanks a lot."
So much socializing must be tiring.
Chen Xingluo chuckled, "It's not bad to experience it."
In his previous life, he failed to reach this point, but in this life, he has realized his dream. It is indeed an alternative experience.
"So you've also seen Yu Heting in the past few days?"
"Yes, the few people who were left behind in Wuzhen arrived in the capital yesterday."
"...Are they okay?"
"It is inevitable that their mood will be affected. If this experience can let them know that their brains are not good, they don't have to worry about the honor and disgrace of the family in the future."
"..." She was surprised that someone had not been beaten to death with such a vicious mouth.
On the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chen Xingluo ordered Su Zhan to deliver the mooncake gift boxes to Wu'anhou Mansion, Qin Mansion and Yu Heting brothers' residence respectively.
Because Du Fu had already given it away, it would be unreasonable for the other three families not to give it away.
Everyone in the Shen family went through this day step by step as usual, but it had been unusual since the morning.
First, Fu Guang and Mr. Xu knocked on the wooden door of the small courtyard, and then Cheng Daqian came on horseback. The sound was so loud that it almost overturned the roof of the second courtyard, which shocked Cheng Xi.
As a result, the Shen family suddenly became lively.
Cheng Xi couldn't stop being happy, Wang Shu couldn't stop being happy, and the Shen brothers and sisters were even more happy to see Cheng Xi so happy.
"Su Zhan, go buy me some things. Let's have a good Reunion Festival tonight!"
"Yes, Madam, don't worry, I will take care of it right now."
Su Zhan quickly walked out with a note with the menu on it, walked through the alley, turned right and went straight to the largest vegetable market in the capital, while Cheng Xi took the two girls and plunged into the kitchen.
Mooncakes are essential during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Except for the snowskin mooncakes, the others are more delicious when they are hot, so they are simply put at the end.
Cheng Xi took a piece of the best pork ridge and planned to make spicy boiled pork slices.
Slice the pork tenderloin, take out another bowl, mix the egg white with flour, salt and cooking wine into a lake, then apply it on the meat slices to marinate for flavor.
Take a cabbage and separate out the crisp and tender leaves. Wash and slice the ginger. Cut the scallions into white sections and put them on one side. In this way, all the ingredients are ready.
"Heat the pan and heat the oil."
Cheng Xi stir-fried bean paste with oil in a pot, then put in the washed cabbage leaves, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and other seasonings, and rolled them evenly a few times to mix them evenly. Soon, the news came from the west wing kitchen that the scallions, ginger and other seasonings had been fried. The fragrance.
"Hiss—the smell is too overbearing."
"Xiaoxi is cooking again? It's been a long time since I've eaten. I have to try it tonight."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xu, my daughter will definitely cook a good meal for you!"
A table was set up in the yard, and before it got dark, the two elders were already drinking one cup at a time.
Cheng Xi added the marinated meat slices just now to the pot, simmered for a while and waited for the meat slices to be cooked before picking it up, sprinkled chopped dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, and finally poured the reheated oil on the meat slices to make it tingle. There was a sound.
The smell of seasoned oil spreads again, carried by the autumn wind to every corner of the courtyard.
Fragrant to death.
Fortunately, the owner next door has gone to the Qin family's main residence two streets away to celebrate the festival, otherwise he would definitely come to the door after smelling the smell.
"dinner time."
The dining table in the small courtyard was full.
Boiled pork slices, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised pork, fried fungus with yam, scrambled egg with shrimp, shredded chicken, stir-fried rape...
After the three members of the Shen family and the two elders took their seats, Wang Shu, Fuguang and Su Zhan also chose a corner to sit down.
Mr. Xu couldn't wait any longer. As the oldest person, he took the lead in picking up the kuaizi and started eating the boiled meat slices. He immediately narrowed his eyes when he tasted the meat.
"The meat is spicy, tender and easy to chew. It's not old at all. It's worthy of my apprentice's craftsmanship!"
"You should eat more vegetables. The cabbage leaves in the side dishes are also very good."
"really?"
Mr. Xu quickly picked up a cabbage leaf and said, "Hmm - it's really fresh and tender, but this cabbage is much spicier than the sliced meat."
Enjoyable!
It's so spicy.
This kind of spiciness is different from the spicy hot pot I've had before. The layers are more distinct, and the heat of the meat and vegetables is more accurately controlled.
How could Cheng Daqian wait until he saw this?
"I'll have a taste too."
He drank the fruit wine from the bowl in one gulp. Kuaizi immediately picked up the boiled meat slices and put them into his mouth. He narrowed his eyes in enjoyment the next second.
The autumn wind blew into the small courtyard and brought a bit of coolness. It was a good time to eat something spicy at this time. As soon as I stepped down, my whole body quickly became hot, and the coolness just now was no longer there.
On the night of the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moonlight is amazingly bright.
After dinner, the dishes were removed, a few candles were lit and moon cakes were placed, but the fruit wine stayed on the wooden table from beginning to end.
Cheng Daqian took his daughter and chatted for a few words, which then turned into instructions.
"Daughter, please don't bully your uncle in the future..."
Cheng Xi's expression gradually became numb. He turned to look at his master and heard the old man speak.
"Have you been fooling around during this period? You have memorized the books I gave you. Have you read all the letters?"
"..." There is such a big man in the courtyard that you can't see!
!
At the end of August, the additional examination, which is neither called Chunwei nor Qiuwei, arrived as scheduled.
This examination was hosted by the Ministry of Rites, and the examination location was located at the Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites in the capital. Du Yunshan, the Minister of Rites, was one of the officials who invigilated the examination.
As for the examiner, he is Prime Minister Zhou.
"Ma'am, you can call it a test."
"Okay, if you know how to try, you will try."
Cheng Xi said she was not picky, "This exam is divided into three sessions, each lasting three days... I'll go, this is a life-threatening rhythm."
She stared at the "Examination Rules" speechless and choked.
"What kind of test paper can someone do for three days? You ancients really dared to think about it."
Is this selecting academic champions or martial arts champions?
No wonder Xue Xiuwen gave up the exam. Normal people may not stay for nine days as soon as they enter.
"I think major academies should add a psychology subject in the future. If a person can live alone in a room for seven days in our school, he is a god."
How mentally and intellectually challenged is this?
Cheng Xi's pity look was too real. Shen Xingluo was even more speechless than she was. "The scientific examination has been done this way for thousands of years. Being an official is not easy."
"I've learned the lesson."
She said, "Do I need to prepare some food for you? How about instant noodles and other instant noodles? I have to bring a small stove and charcoal fire in, right? Can I do bread?"
"I can prepare it myself."
Chen Xingluo was helpless, "Madam forgot, I can get food in space."
"Yes, there was no surveillance in ancient times."
Cheng Xi slapped her forehead, and the worries in her heart disappeared instantly, "But I still have to bring something to save my face."
But does that matter?
Not important, really not important.
So in the first test, she took Shen Xingqi and Feng'er in her arms and personally sent him to the Gongyuan of the Ministry of Rites. Yu Heting expressed his thanks again and again, and Shen Xingluo, who was dressed in civilian clothes, carried a basket and quickly disappeared into the dense crowd of test preparations. among students.
Unaware, Shen Xingqi sighed, "Brother's health has always been very good, he should be able to hold on, right?"
"Of course, you have to believe him."
"Well, I believe that my brother is invincible!"
"..." Where did you hear the word invincible?
Until the green color was no longer visible in his sight, the eyes of the little boy in Cheng Xi's arms became tearful, "Brother, brother!"
"Your brother is going to take an exam. Just wait and be back soon."
"Feng'er is waiting for brother to come back."
"Yes, so good"
Shen Xingqi turned around and forgot about her brother, "Feng'er Feng'er, can you let me hug you?"
"Feng'er, give me a hug."
The little guy seemed to still remember the kindness of the chicken legs at that time. He liked Shen Xingqi very much and fell towards her with his long hands.
Cheng Xi actually didn't have much patience with children, so he simply handed over this little trouble.
The National Higher Education Examination lasts for nine days, which is extremely miserable for most students. If you are unlucky and encounter a neighbor in the toilet, it will be like buying a lottery ticket.
"Looks like you're in luck."
"It's indeed good. Madam, don't worry."
"Instead of worrying about you, it's better to worry about the students in the same class as you."
Anyone who is ambitious and ready to use his talents will lament that his fate is unfair when he encounters a monster, right?
Cheng Xi made him a deluxe version of the sandwich every day and walked out of the room. When she saw Shen Xingqi playing with Feng'er in the yard, she went out alone.
Shen Xingqi's scientific research went more smoothly than she imagined. The location was unbiased and there was nothing to fault about it. People smuggled in three meals a day, and occasionally they would make a fire to cook a pack of fragrant instant noodles. Don't enjoy your life too much.
The students on the left and right sides of him were in a miserable situation. They were chewing cold steamed buns and being tempted by delicious food. They had to concentrate on writing and answering questions, and the mmp in their hearts had already flooded the screen.
If there is a barrage, it is probably the overlay mode, right?
Cheng Xi smiled very unkindly as he walked on the road.
"Oh, it turns out that seeing others being unlucky makes me happier~"
She wasn't like this before.
Fallen, fallen.
The next second, the sound of weapons fighting reached his ears, and Cheng Xi felt a chill in his heart. When he turned the corner, he saw a dozen men in black besieging a man in blue brocade.
The sword in the hand of the man in black was not weak at all, and he was gesturing towards the opponent to kill him.
The man under siege was not weak in martial arts, but he couldn't resist beating the old master to death with random punches. He was accidentally stabbed in the arm by a sword, and his facial features were exposed to Cheng Xi's eyes in a panic.
"!"
Damn it, are you an acquaintance?
Cheng Xi, who was going to watch the show, had to sigh and walked over in a few steps.
"Everyone, how about we discuss it? I bought this man's life. How about you give me a price?"
If you can't help it, don't do it. Problems that can be solved with money are not big problems.
Cheng Xi had no trump cards in the capital and had no intention of using force here. In the era of imperial power, it was very troublesome to offend someone. She couldn't sneak into someone's house in the middle of the night and kill them, right?
