Jingwei Canal.
It starts from Beiwei Mountain and ends at Jingyu River.
Going straight down the current, very fast.
It takes up to three days to reach outside Kyoto.
At this time, there were many porters on the river pier carrying goods and loading them onto the cargo ships moored on the shore.
In addition to cargo ships, there are also large and small passenger ships moored along the river.
For safety reasons, Qin Wenzheng decided to take everyone in the Qin family on a large ship.
After all, there are many female relatives and no guards.
Compared with those small boats, big boats are definitely more formal and safer.
In addition to Qin Wenzheng and his wife, Qin Chuan, Miss Qin and Luo Qingzhou, there were also seven maids and three members of Housekeeper Zhou's family who moved to Kyoto this time.
The other maids and the nuns were not willing to leave their hometown, so they all stayed in Mocheng and went to the mansion or manor of the Second and Fourth Master Qin.
In addition to people, I also brought some things with me during this relocation.
All the valuable things were put into Qin Chuan's storage bag.
In order to cover up others' eyes and ears, I also brought some clothes and food with me.
If you put them all in a storage bag, it will naturally arouse others' suspicion.
After all, with so many people traveling, how could they all be empty-handed?
Qin Wenzheng and Zhou Tong walked to the river and carefully observed and selected the passenger ships.
While they were observing, several scholars in Confucian robes, holding folding fans, ran past them in a panic and boarded a cruise ship.
The cruise ship was gorgeously decorated, with lanterns and flowers hanging outside. It had two floors, and it looked quite majestic and spacious, similar to those painted boats in Mohe.
At the same time, the melodious sound of playing the piano came from the boat.
At the upper and lower railings, some guards in white costumes walked out from time to time.
Qin Wenzheng and Zhou Tong looked at each other and said: "This cruise ship seems to be full of scholars and artists. There are no other people and merchants on board, and it is also equipped with guards. It should be safer. Let's go and ask and watch them go. where."
The two walked over and as soon as they got on the pedal, the two well-dressed men guarding the side of the ship immediately shouted with raised eyebrows: "What are you doing? This ship does not carry outsiders, get out of here quickly!"
Qin Wenzheng stopped quickly, cupped his hands and said, "I am taking my family and want to go to Kyoto. I wonder if it is convenient. The fare is not a problem."
One of the big men waved his hands impatiently and said: "I told you that this ship does not carry outsiders, didn't you hear? We don't pay your fare. The people on this ship are all respectable nobles. If you bump into them, we will bear the consequences." Sorry."
Another big man said: "Isn't there a passenger ship over there? Go take the passenger ship."
Seeing that the two men were resolute and had no room for maneuver, Qin Wenzheng had no choice but to turn around and leave with Zhou Tong.
After taking a few steps, a woman's clear voice suddenly came from the boat: "What's going on?"
One of the big men quickly said respectfully: "Miss Yuan, those two people took their families to Kyoto and wanted to take our boat, but we sent them away."
Qin Wenzheng looked back and saw a graceful and pretty woman in a cyan dress, looking up at them.
Qin Wenzheng turned around quickly, cupped his hands and said: "Girl, we are coming from Mocheng and want to go to Kyoto. Because most of the team are female relatives, we are afraid that the passenger ship will be mixed with fish and dragons and it will be unsafe, so we want to ask if your ship can carry it." No offense intended, man.”
Seeing that he had an extraordinary demeanor and was not like an ordinary person, the woman in green smiled apologetically and said, "Master, I'm really sorry. On our cruise ship, there are scholars from all over the world, and there are a few who are going to Kyoto. The talents participating in next year's Spring Festival are all personally invited by my lady, so it is really inconvenient to accept outsiders."
When Qin Wenzheng heard this, his heart moved. He hesitated and said, "This girl, my son-in-law, is also a scholar. I wonder if he can take a few of his female relatives on your boat?"
There are all scholars on the ship, and there are also people who came to Beijing to take the exam. It is definitely safer than any other passenger ship. If Qingzhou and Jianjia can be allowed to sit on it, their pressure will be reduced a lot.
After all, they don't have enough manpower, and there are too many women. The passenger ships are full of people from all walks of life, and there are even many bad guys hiding among them. If something happens, they may not be able to take care of them.
After hearing this, the woman in green refused politely: "I'm sorry, my lady..."
"Hsinchu, this gentleman just said, where are they from?"
At this time, a girl wearing a light yellow dress came out of the boat with two maids.
The woman in green bowed quickly, thought for a moment, and said, "It seems to be Mo Cheng."
The girl's expression moved slightly, she looked at Qin Wenzheng on the shore, and asked crisply: "This master, is this the Mocheng where "Shui Tiao Ge Tou" was heard?"
Qin Wenzheng said quickly: "Exactly."
The girl's eyes lit up and she said politely: "This man just said that your son-in-law is also a scholar. Can you let him come over and say a few words?"
Qin Wenzheng looked at Zhou Tong behind him.
Zhou Tong said quickly: "Girl, wait a moment!"
After saying that, he ran away immediately.
Not long after, Luo Qingzhou followed him and walked over.
It was dusk at this time, and the setting sun was shining on the pier.
Bathed in the golden sunset, he walked to Qin Wenzheng's side gracefully.
When the young girl saw that he was wearing a Confucian robe, with a tall figure, a delicate and elegant appearance, and a gentle manner, she couldn't help but thought to herself: What a handsome young master!
The girl immediately said: "Since you are a native of Mocheng, sir, have you ever heard of those poems that came out of Mocheng? For example, "Shui Tiao Ge Tou", "Beside the Broken Bridge Outside the Post Office in Ode to Plum Blossoms", "Thinking of Clouds and Clothes and Thinking of Flowers" Allow"?"
Luo Qingzhou cupped his hands and said, "Of course you have heard of it?"
The girl quickly asked: "Does the young master know their author?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "I haven't seen it before."
When the girl heard this, she was a little disappointed, but she still smiled and said: "Since the young master is a scholar and is going to Kyoto, he can naturally get on the little girl's ship. It just so happens that the little girl still has something to say and wants to ask the young master."
Luo Qingzhou glanced at the ship, turned around and said, "Father-in-law, do we want this ship?"
Qin Wenzheng showed a hint of embarrassment on his face, and just as he was about to speak, the girl apologized: "There are not too many guest rooms on the ship. The young master can only bring two people up."
Qin Wenzheng immediately whispered: "Qingzhou, take Jian Jia and Xia Chan up. Xia Chan can protect you. Your mother-in-law and I will take the passenger ship. If you are not here, the pressure on your second brother and I will be less." "
Luo Qingzhou pondered for a moment, then looked at the girl in the yellow dress on the boat and said, "Girl, can we bring a few more people?"
Seeing that he was pushing the envelope, the girl felt a little unhappy. She shook her head and said apologetically: "Young Master, I'm really sorry. As I said just now, there are not many guest rooms on the ship, and the Young Master has the most..."
"Luo Jieyuan!"
At this time, three scholars suddenly walked out of the cabin, and one of them shouted with surprise on his face.
The girl was stunned when she heard this, and was secretly shocked: Jie Yuan?
The scholar quickly introduced: "Miss Tang, this is the Luo Jieyuan I'm telling you about. In this imperial examination, he is the first in Mocheng."
Tang Yan'er had a look of surprise on her face, and looked at the young man on the shore again.
Luo Qingzhou saw that the thin scholar seemed familiar. When he thought about it carefully, he turned out to be one of the people who went to the Qin Mansion to visit him after passing the exam that day. His name seemed to be Kong Che.
"Brother Kong, what a coincidence."
He also waved his hand in greeting.
Kong Zhe said with enthusiasm: "Brother Luo, are you also planning to go to Kyoto? Just in time, come up quickly, there are several famous people from our state on this boat."
Tang Yan'er hurriedly asked: "How many family members are there in Mr. Luo's family?"
Luo Qingzhou cupped his hands and said, "Seventeen people."
As soon as these words came out, even Kong Che was surprised: "Brother Luo, why are you bringing so many people with you?"
Luo Qingzhou replied: "I am planning to move to Kyoto to join my relatives."
Kong Zhe suddenly said: "It turns out that the whole family is moving, which is very gratifying. But on this ship..."
He glanced at Miss Tang next to him, with a hint of embarrassment on his face, and did not dare to say anything more.
After all, it's someone else's boat, and he can't make the final decision.
Tang Yan'er looked confused: "Master Luo, seventeen people are too many, otherwise..."
Qin Wenzheng said quickly: "Girl, don't be embarrassed. Let Qingzhou bring the five female relatives up. What do you think?"
Tang Yan'er breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "If you bring five people, it will be no problem."
Qin Wenzheng immediately whispered: "Qingzhou, take the three of Jianjia, Xiaodie and Qiu'er with you. You are a cruise ship, so it may be slower. We will wait for you at the dock then."
Luo Qingzhou thought that it would be unsafe if all seventeen people took a passenger ship, so he nodded and agreed.
Qin Wenzheng immediately took Zhou Tong and left in a hurry.
Not long after, he came over with Miss Qin and several others, and there was another person behind him.
Qin Wenzheng came close and said with some embarrassment: "Qingzhou, your mother-in-law is worried about Jian Jia and wants to accompany her."
Luo Qingzhou glanced at his eyes and heard him complain in his heart: "What an idiot. At this time, I am still afraid that this kid will escape." We are about to see Wei Mo. Even if you whip him with a whip at this time, do you think he will run away? Is he willing to let him? 】
Luo Qingzhou: "..."
Song Ruyue glanced at him guiltily and said, "Qiu'er said she wanted to take a passenger ship, so she took the initiative to switch with me..."
When Luo Qingzhou saw that Qiu'er didn't follow, he understood and stepped onto the pedal without saying anything more.
Qin Wenzheng quickly whispered: "Bailing, Xia Chan, I leave it to you."
Bai Ling smiled and said: "Don't worry, sir, Chanchan and I promise to complete the mission and not let them lose a hair."
"Master Luo, please!"
Tang Yan'er had a smile on her face and glanced at the girls behind him.
Miss Qin is wearing a veil, so her true appearance cannot be seen, but the two girls behind her are both first-class beauties.
Even that young woman is not ordinary beautiful, full of charm.
Kong Zhe and the other two scholars were also stunned, and secretly envied him: "So many pretty girls are probably the wives and concubines of this Luo Jieyuan. Such a blessing is so enviable!"
Tang Yan'er personally took them into the cabin, went to the second floor, and assigned them rooms first.
"Master Luo, there are two connecting guest rooms. The beds inside are quite big. It's no problem to sleep three people in each room. Have you seen enough? If not..."
With that said, he opened the door and let him take a look.
Just as Luo Qingzhou was about to speak, Bai Ling said quickly: "That's enough, that's enough. It would be nice to have two guest rooms to sleep in, but I don't dare to trouble my sister anymore."
Tang Yan'er smiled broadly: "It's no trouble. If it's not enough, I'll just ask the maid to free up another room. But there may be people coming on the boat later. If it doesn't work, let them squeeze in with the others. "
When Luo Qingzhou heard what she said, he didn't have the nerve to ask for more, so he handed over his hand and thanked her.
Tang Yan'er smiled and said: "I guess you are tired too? Then I won't interrupt you. You go back to your room to rest for a while and come down for dinner later. There will be a performance in the hall on the first floor in the evening. Mr. Luo, there may be more Poetry party, when the time comes, the little girl will have her eyes opened to Luo Jieyuan's talent."
Luo Qingzhou didn't say much, just cupped his hands and thanked him again.
Tang Yan'er smiled and retreated with the maid.
Song Ruyue suddenly asked in a low voice: "How much is the boat fare? The master didn't tell me. This boat is so luxurious, I guess it won't be cheap, right?"
Bai Ling chuckled and said, "Madam, don't worry, with my uncle here, you may not need to spend a penny."
When Song Ruyue heard this, she looked at her suspiciously, and then at someone, with a sudden hint of vigilance in her eyes.
Luo Qingzhou didn't dare to stay any longer and walked into the room and said, "I'm a little tired. Let's rest for a while."
Xiaodie followed naturally.
After entering the room, she suddenly came to her senses, turned around quickly, looked at the four people outside, and blinked.
It seems that one room can only sleep three people.
The four people stood outside and suddenly became quiet.
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