Enke is about to come, and the entire inn and restaurant in Beijing, including temples and Taoist temples, and B&Bs in the villages outside the city, have many scholars staying there, all waiting for Enke's arrival that day. This is just because time is tight, and there are The local official got the news relatively late, so he didn't arrive in time and gave up his participation.
If there were a normal imperial examination held every three years, not only the current few scholars in the world would be eligible to participate in the imperial examination. Although the number of places was only so small, the enthusiasm still did not diminish. Even so, it shocked Zhu Houzhao. Compared with later generations, It’s almost time to take the university entrance exam.
Nowadays, the capital is full of Confucian scholars wearing green shirts and silk scarves. They are all inferior in everything except studying well. This is the ambition of all scholars nowadays. As long as they pass the exam, they will immediately become upper-class people. They will be superior to others and their life will be easier. Do scholars have such benefits?
Of course, if you win the imperial examination, you will have the capital to become a master. Because of the ancestral system of the imperial court, scholars are treated extremely well, but they are exempted from taxes, money and food. This alone is enough for them to live a prosperous life. , if they don't win the exam, they are the people and have to pay taxes. If they win the exam, they become the public judge and the scholar. Even if they can't go to high school later, the worst they can do is become a squire and live a prosperous life.
Zhu Houzhao returned to Qionglou and finally gave himself three days of leave. Let's have a good rest. The flower girl will naturally accompany Zhu Houzhao. As for what he has on his mind, don't be silly. He must have something on his mind. Who can tell others? She has a pretty face. Last night, she was outspoken and did not hesitate to offend the seventh son of the capital. He seemed to have some intentions towards her. However, Zhu Houzhao was not an ordinary scholar at first glance. Otherwise, who would have two servants who knew martial arts by his side?
Although Hua Niang has fallen into prostitution, she is clean, confident, good-looking, and quite talented. If she can be favored by a man she doesn't hate, and they are happy with each other, then it will be a good destination. On the return trip yesterday, Zhu Houzhao appeared, although It was just an unintentional thing, but who can say it wasn't fate.
Her godmother quietly told her last night that Mr. Zhu is no ordinary rich man at first sight, and he should be treated carefully. If he can be taken as a concubine, he might be able to escape from the sea of misery.
All night, she was thinking about her godmother's words, so she served Zhu Houzhao carefully.
"Master Zhu, the exam is about to start tomorrow. I wish you a good name on the gold medal list and a chance to ride a royal horse." Hua Niang sat in front of the case and whispered softly.
Zhu Houzhao was half lying on the couch, waving the folding fan in his hand, and asked with a smile: "Thank you very much, Miss, for your good words. By the way, I'm curious, is Hua Niang your stage name or your real name?"
"Sir, Hua Niang is the nickname of the slave family, and the real name of the slave family is Hua Yurong." Hua Niang covered her mouth and explained with a chuckle.
Hua Yurong, what a good name, let me just say, how could Hua Niang be his real name, it turned out to be just a stage name, haha.
"It's a good name and a good person. I'm... really nice." Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to say, "I'm a good person." Fortunately, he responded quickly and quickly responded.
Hua Yurong didn't hear anything wrong. She blinked her bright eyes, blushed with embarrassment, lightly opened her lips, and said in an inaudible voice: "Young Master."
Zhu Houzhao secretly rejoiced, but his heart was tickled by Hua Yurong's shy appearance, and he said shamelessly: "Miss Yurong played a wonderful song last night, and her skills surpassed that of Qionglou. It is really rare. If only I could appreciate the girl's sweet music more often in the future." , I can’t stop, I wonder if Miss Yurong would be willing to play a piece of music for me?”
"Young Master wants to hear it, and the slave family is willing to play the piano for you." Hua Yurong didn't expect that he would say it so straightforwardly. She was willing, but it was too direct.
Zhu Houzhao is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. To pick up girls, do you have to imitate those scholars and write a crooked poem, and then use the poem to express your love? Naturally, it is not necessary. I like you and give you a chance. I am willing. From now on, you You are my woman, if you don’t want to, then forget it, I will never look for you again in the future.
Hua Yurong's willingness determines her lifelong destiny. According to Zhu Houzhao's understanding, from now on, you will be my woman, and you can't regret it even if you want.
After Yang Shen returned, his father Yang Tinghe really scolded him for staying out all night, which was a serious problem. Fortunately, Yang Shen was smart and used the excuse that he was at a friend's house last night. Fortunately, his father also knew that friend and he was a pure scholar. , and still had some talent, so he stopped blaming him, which made Yang Shen secretly sigh with relief.
"Father, I made an appointment with Brother Shijie to meet again today. He will attend Enke tomorrow and asked me to solve the problem together. I want to go." Yang Shen cupped his hands and said.
In fact, it was Zhu Houzhao who asked him to meet again today. The two of them had a similar affinity and had a heart-to-heart talk all night long. These are all lies. Brother Shijie is currently studying hard in an inn somewhere in the capital, but he has no time to make an appointment with him.
A man values his promises. Since he has an appointment, how can he not go? Yang Ting values his promises the most in his life. Hearing this, although he frowned, he still understood his son and Shijie, and after thinking about it, he stopped stopping him.
"In that case, you can go ahead." Yang Tinghe waved his hand lightly.
Yang Shen was secretly happy and said respectfully on his face: "Father, that child has resigned."
Just when he was about to leave, Yang Tinghe thought for a moment, stopped him, and said, "Shijie's family is not well-off. You go to the accountant to get some money and give it to him so that he can take the exam with peace of mind."
"My child obeys your orders." Yang Shen said goodbye.
Without sighing, he whispered to himself: "Father still values Shijie so much. Brother Shijie, I want to use your name again. Hehe, I will apologize to you next time."
And someone who was reviewing various books in an inn somewhere sneezed repeatedly. For some reason, he laughed at himself and continued to review.
Yang Shen walked towards Qiong Tower easily, feeling very happy. What kind of place of fireworks, vulgar, am I that kind of person? He comforted himself all the way and did not think about Qionglou's true situation.
"Master, I ordered people to search the Qiong Tower and found something very interesting. This Qiong Tower turned out to be the secret guard force of the Jin Yiwei. Your Majesty can rest assured. The old madam is the secret guard. What's funny is that I went to investigate. When we were in Qionglou, the madam had already reported last night. If the servant hadn't left early, I'm afraid His Majesty would have been exposed." Liu Jin leaned over to flatter Zhu Houzhao and whispered in Zhu Houzhao's ear.
Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt a little interesting. He didn't expect that this place was opened by the secret guard force. It was right when he thought about it. The secret guards of the Jinyiwei were all over the Ming Dynasty. Speaking of it, they were really pervasive. Have I been exposed? Maybe, anyway, they Even if you know, you won't talk nonsense. Unless you don't want to live anymore, who would chew the tongue of today's emperor.
"Since she's fine, don't worry about her." Zhu Houzhao ordered.
In fact, his guess was good. Not long after he, Liu Jin and Zhang Zhonggang appeared in Qiong Tower, they were reported by the old bustard. The secret guards of Jin Yiwei did not know the emperor, but Liu Jin, the eunuch, could they not recognize Liu Jin's appearance in Qiong Tower? Lou, then combined with the news of His Majesty's resignation, it goes without saying who that young man is, right?
The madam is a smart person. Although she doesn’t know the specific identities of the three of them, her experience tells her that these people are definitely not something he can mess with. After he reported it, when the secret guard sent someone, she saw Liu Jin looked at the young man and turned around to leave, telling her to take good care of her and not to offend her, otherwise the commander and others would not be able to save her.
The old bustard was so frightened that he didn't dare to express his feelings after thinking about it. He quickly told Hua Niang some things that needed attention. Naturally, Hua Niang didn't know why, but she understood that the young man's identity was not simple. Maybe, as long as she could get his If you have a good heart, you will have a chance to escape from the sea of suffering. Things are often so interesting.
Zhu Houzhao enjoys all this naturally. Does he need to worry about anything? Aren't there Liu Jin and Zhang Zhong? This Qiong Tower was set up by my secret guards. If anyone can harm him here, it can only be said that he deserves to die. Doesn't he still have more than ten years to live? Zhu Houzhao did not die now, this is what the history books say.
"The piano should be played in heaven. Miss Hua is so skilled. She is indeed a talented woman famous in the capital." Yang Shen arrived.
After Zhu Houzhao came to this life, Yang Shen was the first person with whom he had a similar personality. Now he is considered a friend. The emperor is also a human being. Although he is said to be a loner, does he have to be a real loner? That is so boring. How can he do it? I am an unlucky person with no friends in my eighth life. Will I be like that again in this life?
"You're late, punish yourself with a drink." Zhu Houzhao pointed to the table in front of him with the folding fan in his hand.
Yang Shen's personality is not like that of his father. He is more cheerful, humorous, polite, but not boring. Hearing this, he pretended to complain: "Brother Zhu is not interesting. I went back today and was scolded by my father. If I hadn't seen the opportunity, I Come on, I'm afraid my butt will burst into flames if I drink any more, but you can't make me drink any more."
"Gu Long." He said he was reluctant, but his actions were not slow, and he drank one cup.
"Okay."
Zhu Houzhao realized that he sincerely made friends with her, and nodded secretly. This was his first friend in Daming. If one day he knew my identity, would he still dare to sit like this and drink my wine? He couldn't help but sigh, there are always some trade-offs in the world. He needed people like Yang Shen to help him accomplish big things, but he didn't want to lose this friend. It was a dilemma.
Seeing that he was silent and lost in thought, Yang Shen asked curiously, "Brother Zhu is worried about tomorrow's trial?"
Zhu Houzhao came back to his senses and said: "I'm not worried about this. My discussion about ancient times with Brother Yang last night made me worry about when the rules for controlling chaos will be determined." His sigh did not make sense. It's not something he can think of in his current status.
Yang Shen frowned, feeling worried for him and said, "Brother Zhu, although we have known each other for a short time, I can clearly see that you are a person who cares about the world. Scholars like us should have such courage, but But I have to say, Brother Zhu, it’s better not to mention this matter again, be careful not to get into trouble, remember that Taizu has taught that everyone is allowed to speak, but the students are not allowed."
Zhu Houzhao laughed loudly, Liu Jin also twitched his mouth, and Zhang Zhong also looked at Yang Shen curiously, thinking, you dared to talk to His Majesty last night, what else did Taizu teach you? Could it be that what you said last night was drunken talk? , you don’t even remember?
Yang Shen was really drunk yesterday. He remembered some words, but he really couldn't remember some words. Did he say anything yesterday? Looking at the faces of the master and servant opposite, Yang Shenbai was puzzled.
Zhu Houzhao said: "You are right, I am the one who disturbs myself. Come on, I will punish myself with a drink."
