After eating Taixue steamed buns, the next step is to find a place to stay.
According to Cai Que's suggestion, there are still some spare rooms in Taixue, so just feel free to find a few empty beds for Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi.
But Zhang Yue didn't dare to go to such trouble, not to mention that Tang Jiu was by his side and Huang Haoyi also had a book boy.
So Cai Que found an inn for the two of them next to Taixue and asked them to stay for the time being.
In the inn, Cai Que went in and negotiated the price with the two of them, and cut it in half.
Zhang Yue, Huang Haoyi and others were outside the door. Ma Wuzhangyue had already sent him home. Before leaving, Zhangyue gave him a handful of money to spend on the road. Ma Wu kept thanking him.
However, after paying the hotel bill, Zhang Yue had spent more than half of the money he had brought with him when he went to Bianjing.
Cai Que went out to do some good things and said to the two of them: "These days, Jinmingchi is competing for bids and the capital must be lively. But you two, don't be greedy for the excitement. You should study in the store and pass the imperial examination. You will learn from it in the future." It takes a lot of effort.”
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi both said so.
Cai Quedao said: "It's best not to go out when you get to the inn. If you have any food and drinks, just bring them to the room directly. Don't chat with people of all religions."
"You can save money by not leaving the inn, but you can't even leave the guest room door?"
Cai Quedao: "It is true that unless you need to take out the toilet, you can also eat in the store."
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi looked at each other.
Cai Que looked at the two of them sideways and said, "You won't listen to me?"
Zhang Yue said: "I don't dare. It's just that we have traveled thousands of miles and are not ignorant people. Brother Chizheng does not need to treat us as three-year-old children."
Cai Que shook his head and said, "I'm not a three-year-old child. Let me tell you something. Just a few months ago, there was a student named Wu in our Imperial College. His family had a lot of gold and silver, not to mention cars and horses. Only that The Khitan saddle is worth an unknown amount."
"One day when he was traveling, he met a wealthy businessman. The wealthy businessman treated him very highly and brought many fruits and vegetables to the Imperial College to express his condolences. One day, he even invited him to his home and invited his wife to have a banquet with him. But the Imperial College student surnamed Wu himself had a wife. But he is still confused by the beauty of the wealthy businessman’s wife.”
"One day, his wife invited the imperial student surnamed Wu to her home, saying that the rich businessman was not at home. This man also went to his home in a lustful state, but was caught and raped by the wealthy businessman on the spot. The imperial student surnamed Wu, his father and his in-laws were all members of the family. How could a high-ranking official dare to speak out? Feeling guilty, he gave up hundreds of thousands of dollars to plead for cover. After many days, this person learned that the wife of a wealthy businessman was a prostitute pretending to be a prostitute. After leaving Bianjing, this man fell seriously ill."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, isn't this the Immortal Dance? It turns out that I, Song, have already made great achievements.
Huang Haoyi blushed when he heard this.
Cai Que thought for a while and said: "You are not deeply involved in the world, and there are all three religions and nine schools in Bianjing. You can study with peace of mind before the Imperial Examination and don't cause trouble. You must know that there are only so many places in Imperial College. The two of you are Those recommended by the state are already a little more confident than others, but in the past, there were also people below the list who deliberately misbehaved, and a little notoriety can lead to ten years of hardship and failure."
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi were both excited when they heard this.
Cai Que said with his hands behind his back: "Speaking of prostitutes, I would like to give you a few words of advice. Apart from scholars, most of the people around our Taixue Gongyuan are prostitutes. Remember not to be greedy for good looks, just for fun."
Zhang Yue laughed and said, "Brother Chizheng is too worried. The two of us have a lot of money, so how can we have fun."
Cai Que said with a smile: "That's true, but you can't help but be distracted. If you believe me, you won't leave the guest room for ten days. If you don't believe me, just think that I said it in vain. Farewell!"
After saying that, Cai Que left with his big sleeves fluttering.
Zhang Yue watched Cai Que leave and couldn't help but said to Huang Haoyi: "Brother Chizheng looks like a good man!"
Huang Haoyi said with a look of disbelief: "Sanlang, what are you talking about? Brother Chizheng is certainly a good person, otherwise we would just meet him by chance, how could he bother so much to help."
Zhang Yue smiled without saying anything.
So next Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi lived in a room together to study, and really didn't leave the house except to empty the toilet.
So it's the sixth day.
Huang Haoyi thought to himself that the inn had been calm these past few days and there was nothing else going on. Senior Brother Cai is caring and protective, so there is no need to be alarmist.
I felt a little bored after staying in the guest room for six consecutive days. I thought about having a drink downstairs without leaving the hotel. It wouldn't be too contrary to Senior Brother Cai's words.
Huang Haoyi saw that Zhang Yue was sleeping in the daytime again. He thought that Sanlang was too cautious and would not agree to it without asking him, so he opened the door and walked out of the room.
Huang Haoyi went downstairs to find the shopkeeper and asked for a pot of wine and a fat chicken.
He immediately sat in the shop, poured himself a drink, ate happily, and sometimes chatted with others.
At this time, there were many prostitutes coming in and out of the inn. These prostitutes came and sang in front of the table without calling, and left with some small money and gifts. This was called "drinking and sitting".
Prostitutes are everywhere in Bianjing City. For example, in hotels, restaurants, and teahouses, there are often such prostitutes meditating while drinking.
Huang Haoyi didn't pay much attention at first. At this time, a woman walked in, sat down in front of Huang Haoyi, held up the Long Ruan Qin Se, and sang a Liu Ci song.
When she was just over her hairpin years, she started to learn singing and dancing.
At the banquet, in front of the emperor, the king and the grandson agreed with each other.
If you think it's just a matter of time, if you smile, you'll lose a lot of money.
I am always afraid that I will change my flowers secretly and my time will be wasted.
…
Huang Haoyi originally wanted to take a few copper coins to spend, but when he heard the singing, he couldn't help but raised his head and glanced at the woman, and then his soul trembled.
There is such a beautiful woman in the world!
After singing the song, the woman leaned forward and said, "My slave's life is hard, and I make a living by singing songs. I also ask the officials to look at the rewards. Even if it is a drop of kindness, I will be grateful."
At this time, Huang Haoyi's soul was only halfway back. He didn't know how much it would cost to get such an immortal person to sing a song.
So Huang Haoyi immediately put away his money bag, took out all the money he had and put it on the table, and then said embarrassedly: "I don't know if these are enough. If it is not enough, I will ask my friends to borrow it."
The woman looked at Huang Haoyi and couldn't help but smile. Then she took dozens of copper coins from the table and said, "That's good."
After saying that, the woman bowed to Huang Haoyi, and then Yingying stood up and went to another table to sing.
Huang Haoyi, on the other hand, stared at the woman distractedly.
When the woman left, Huang Haoyi couldn't help but ask others about the woman's identity.
Then I learned that this woman's background was really poor. Her father was a bad gambler. He beat and scolded his wife after drinking, and forced her to sing songs to make money for her to eat and drink. His mother sang for a living when she was young, but when she got older and couldn't sing anymore, her daughter continued singing to support her family of three.
Huang Haoyi felt very sad after hearing this. He wanted to beat up the other party's father, but also felt pity for the woman. He felt an inexplicable urge to rescue you from the sea of suffering.
Three days later, Huang Haoyi returned to the guest room with Zhang Yue exhausted.
Zhang Yue immediately said: "Silang, where have you been these past few days? There will be an exam in the next day. Didn't Brother Chizheng tell us that we have been in the guest room these past few days? I've seen you fall asleep when you return to your room these past few days. Sleeping is so strange."
Huang Haoyi sat down and said: "Sanlang, you are so amazing. You didn't leave the house for eight days."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, "What the hell? I'll be given a mobile phone so that I can stay awake for a month after leaving college!"
Zhang Yue said: "Silang, what's wrong with you? You've been out of your mind these past few days! Tell me if you have anything to do!"
Huang Haoyi smiled when he heard this, and after a long silence he asked, "Sanlang, can you lend me some money?"
"ah?"
Zhang Yue was surprised and looked Huang Haoyi up and down: "Why did you borrow the money?"
Zhang Yue looked at Huang Haoyi's tired and listless look, and couldn't help but pat his legs and said, "You're not going to... at least tell me!"
"You know everything?" Huang Haoyi asked in surprise.
Zhang Yue: "???"
"It's hard to describe in words."
Next, Huang Haoyi stopped talking. Zhang Yue asked a few questions, and the other party turned his face to the wall.
On the third day.
Taixue exam.
Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi both packed up their pens, ink, paper and inkstones, and then went to Taixue.
As the two of them walked along, Zhang Yue looked at Huang Haoyi's silent expression, and said, "Silang, something is wrong with you these days. There will be a big exam soon. I heard that the officials who were in trouble with the Imperial Academy will meet you and me in person. You are like this." How can he be happy like this?"
Huang Haoyi sighed after hearing this and said: "Since ancient times, the word love hurts people."
Huang Haoyi paused and said, "I understand Sanlang's good intentions."
After saying that, Huang Haoyi really cheered up, and Zhang Yue was a little relieved to see Huang Haoyi like this.
The two entered the Taixue gate and then arrived in front of the hall.
But I saw that six or seven people had already come here. After asking, it turned out that they were all people who had been promoted to Imperial College from various states. These people are all leaders in the state, and of course they all come with a bit of pride.
Several people on one side were pointing fingers at the country. Zhang Yue didn't want to disturb their enjoyment, so he turned to the two people on the other side.
Zhang Yue stepped forward to say hello and was listening to a man chatting with his companions.
But I heard this person say somewhat melancholy: "Originally, I didn't come to Bianjing. After all, it is too far away from our Shu region. Where to study is different? So when Zhouxue recommended me to Taixue, I was in a dilemma. I thought for a while. At that time, I thought, if I go to Bianjing, it’s too far. If I don’t go to Bianjing, it’s okay to be too educated.”
Another person also put his hand on his forehead and said: "Me too, I didn't want to go to Bianjing at that time, but my relatives, teachers, and classmates persuaded me for a while, and then I thought of coming to Bianjing, but I thought of it. I have to rent a house in Bianjing again. You know how difficult it is to live in Bianjing. How can I have such money? Later I heard that Taixue provides food and accommodation to Taixue students. I thought, since I can eat and drink for free, I will come here. coming."
After saying that, both of them smiled.
After Zhang Yue listened to the two people's words, he looked back at Huang Haoyi and thought, these two people are much more powerful than you.
Huang Haoyi smiled enigmatically when he heard this.
The two looked at Zhang Yue again, and Huang Haoyi asked, "Why did you come to Taixue?"
Huang Haoyi rushed forward and said: "I feel ashamed to say it, but I heard that Taixue's steamed buns are good! So I came to give it a try. I don't know if it will work or not."
