"I earned it myself."
Song Jingyun raised his chin proudly, "I went to the teahouse with Yuming today, and met many scholars there who were reading poems and writing poems."
"Those people saw that we were both scholars, so they invited us to participate. We were conscious but disrespectful, so we participated together. In the end, I won the first place and got a lot of money."
"I counted, and I made more than ten taels of silver this afternoon. If I go to the teahouse every day, I can earn more than ten acres of land after staying here for so many days."
Song Jingyun became more and more excited as he talked, "In the past, Master often said that there is a golden house in a book. I could understand the meaning before, but I didn't find where to express it. This time I finally felt it."
Jiang Michia, "..."
The sound of the abacus can be heard by everyone in Jiangjia Village!
Jiang Michia stroked her forehead helplessly, "If others see that you have always won the first place, I'm afraid they won't compete with you in the future."
"That's true."
The pride and excitement on Song Jingyun's face was slightly less. After thinking seriously for a while, he said, "It's okay. I'll give in to them next time. If I win the first place this time and lose next time, they will definitely be willing to follow me again." Let me play together, then I can win again...
"If we keep going like this, we won't have to worry about getting money."
Jiang Michia, "..."
Business genius!
I have to say that there is nothing wrong with the idea of a little son-in-law!
"Madam, it's getting late, shall we go out for dinner?"
You can come back early to rest after eating.
Rest with your wife in your arms.
"Let's go." Jiang Michia tidied things up a bit and then left the inn with Song Jingyun.
After staying in Fucheng for a few days, I had heard a lot about this place, especially the restaurants near the inn. Since my son-in-law had earned money today, Jiang Mixia was not polite and only went to the best Zuixian Restaurant nearby to eat. .
The fairy chicken and mutton assorted pot are the signature dishes here. Jiang Michia and Song Jingyun couldn't eat too much, so they only ordered these two dishes, plus a side of fried vegetables, and the main dish was bamboo tube eight-treasure rice, plus a side of sour bamboo shoots and fish soup. .
The food was delicious and the portions were generous, and both of us thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was evening, the lights were on, it was the time when restaurants were booming, and the streets were filled with the rich smell of food.
Jiang Chunbao rubbed his belly.
I was really hungry.
Four days ago, he set out from home and headed to Fucheng.
For this government examination, my family didn’t give me much money. I planned to buy a new outfit after arriving in the city. There would also be someone among the scholars who could come and have a casual meal or a cup of tea. Jiang Chunbao was spending every day. When it comes to pennies, it's almost always about budgeting.
Taking a carriage from home to Fucheng was not cheap. Even if he shared the carriage with others, Jiang Chunbao still felt distressed. Finally, he thought about it and simply walked to Fucheng.
When I got tired of walking, I stopped some ox carts in the countryside and took a ride.
In the evening, we went to a nearby village to stay overnight.
Regardless of whether he was taking a bus or staying overnight, Jiang Chunbao always introduced himself to his family, saying that he was a scholar going to take the exam. His family was poor, his parents were indifferent, and he was really short of money...
Relying on this method, Jiang Chunbao hardly spent a penny when he arrived in Fucheng from his home, and even got some dry food such as pancakes from farmers.
It’s really good to be a scholar.
Jiang Chunbao raised his chin, found a place to straighten his hair that was a little messy due to the rush, and prepared to find a place to eat.
There are many street stalls, and a bowl of plain noodles costs five cents, while a large bowl of wontons filled with meat fillings costs ten cents.
By the way, with a bowl of plain noodles and a two-cent pancake with minced meat, Jiang Chunbao would be able to eat a full meal.
But this was Fucheng, and both sides of the street were lined with extremely grand restaurants. The aroma coming from inside attracted Jiang Chunbao's greedy mind.
After hesitating for a long time, Jiang Chunbao walked into Zuixian Tower, the most impressive-looking restaurant.
Since I came to Fucheng, I had to experience things that I couldn't usually experience in the town.
The waiter warmly entertained Jiang Chunbao, "What do you want, sir?"
"What are your signature dishes here?" Jiang Chunbao paused and then added, "How much does it cost?"
In Fucheng, there are many people traveling from north to south, and there are all kinds of people. Recently, many scholars have gathered. Most of the scholars are not rich. It is common to check the prices before eating.
The waiter also thought it was quite common, so he just smiled and said, "The fairy chicken costs six coins per dish, and the mutton assorted pot costs eight coins. The wine in our shop is all Fenjiu, and a pot costs six coins. Do you want it, sir?" Want a pot?"
After a meal, it will cost you two taels of silver!
Jiang Chunbao's expression changed, and he subconsciously clenched the money bag in his arms.
When he came to Fucheng, the Manchu Communist Party brought five taels of silver!
The waiter could see Jiang Chunbao's embarrassment, and continued, "If you want to eat something economical, why not try our stir-fried dishes? We even have meat and vegetables. Each dish only costs one penny and comes with a side of rice."
"Guests look like scholars. We have rules in Zuixian Tower. Scholars who come to take exams and eat in Zuixian Tower will be given an extra plate of peanuts and a bowl of minced meat, spinach and tofu soup. If the soup is not enough, , and you can add more.”
In other words, one denarius was enough for him to eat.
But the wontons sold outside only cost ten cents a bowl, and a meal at Zuixianlou cost ten times that amount.
But this peanut and minced meat spinach and tofu soup is free...
Jiang Chunbao thought for a while and said loudly, "To be honest, little brother, I am the scholar who came to take the exam. Since you have free peanuts and minced meat, spinach and tofu soup, please serve them."
"Okay." The waiter agreed at first, and then asked, "What kind of food will your guest order?"
"Order?" Jiang Chunbao scratched his ear, "If you don't order, I'll just eat minced meat, spinach and tofu soup. Isn't it free of charge?"
"The spinach and tofu soup with minced meat is free, but it only applies to scholars who eat here. Although you are a scholar, you have not eaten here..."
Before the waiter could finish his explanation, Jiang Chunbao interrupted him, "When the minced meat, spinach and tofu soup is served, doesn't it count as eating here?"
Waiter, "..."
Where does this shamelessness come from!
In the past, I have encountered poor scholars who want to eat but have no money, but they still spend five cents for a meal. This kind of people want to eat and drink for free without spending a penny. This is the first time I have seen this!
Seeing that the waiter still didn't serve the food, Jiang Chunbao also frowned.
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
It’s the end of the month, so I’m so cheeky that I want a monthly pass. . .
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