It was a quiet night, and the chirping of autumn insects could be heard outside the window. The light from the screen window cast mottled spots on the sweet-scented osmanthus tree outside the window.

In the study room, there are three candles lit on the candlestick, and the light is very bright. If conditions permit, Xu Jin will not torture his eyes. He reads every night. It would be bad if his eyes become myopic because of the dim light. Ming Dynasty can There is no place to get glasses.

There were two piles of books piled on the desk, all of which Xu Jin had borrowed from the library of King Xing Zhu Youqi. Unlike other Mi Chong vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty, King Xing did not indulge in sex and pleasure, but liked reading and learning, so The collection of books in the library is extremely rich.

Although Xu Jin is the Jiangxi Provincial Examination Jie Yuan, the quality of this Jie Yuan is very high. Xu Jin himself also knows very well that if he were to take part in the provincial examination, he would definitely not be able to get this Jie Yuan, and he would not even be able to pass the examination. Just two words. And the people who came to Beijing to take part in the examination this time were all outstanding scholars from various provinces. They were hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Naturally, Xu Jin would not take them lightly.

Therefore, during Xu Jin's stay in the palace, apart from occasionally giving lessons to Zhu Houcong during the day, most of the rest of the time was spent reading and solving problems. Although luck is also a part of strength, one cannot always Relying on luck, real talent and practical learning are the fundamentals, and if Xu Jin wants to pass the examination this time, he will obviously have to rely on real ability.

At this time, Xu Jin was not reading or writing eight-legged essay. Instead, he was carefully drawing figures on the rice paper with a charcoal pen. They were all human-shaped patterns, as well as arrows and text instructions indicating actions.

It is said that after finishing the physics class yesterday, Zhu Houcong privately asked Xu Jin for the "bed exercise" practice method, saying that it was for his sister Yongfu to exercise.

Naturally, Xu Jin would not refuse, so he chose sixteen simple movements from later generations of yoga and drew them in the form of images. At this time, Xu Jin had almost finished the drawing, and there was still one last posture.

After a while, he finally finished the painting. Looking at the "little people" on the paper, Xu Jin couldn't help but imagine the scene of the charming Princess Yongfu wearing tights on the bed, sticking out her butt and lifting her legs. Roll it up. Xu Jin is hesitating whether to hand over these sixteen postures of yoga to Zhu Houcong. Princess Yongfu probably won't follow the practice after seeing this, and she might even feel that she is abnormal.

Xu Jin finally decided that when he left the palace tomorrow, if the little slave asked for it, he would give it to him. If he didn't ask, he would just pretend to be confused. Xu Jin rolled up the rice paper, tied it with a rope, put it on the bookshelf, and then blew Put out the candle and go back to the next room.

In the house, Xie Xiaowan was doing needlework under the lamp. When she saw Xu Jin coming in, she immediately said with a sweet smile: "Did your husband finish reading so early today?"

"Go to bed early tonight so that you can have the energy to start your journey tomorrow." Xu Jin sat down next to him, habitually put his arms around Xiaowan's soft waist, and said with a smile: "Madam, it's time to sleep with your husband."

Xie Xiaowan glanced at her husband with a naive look and said: "My husband, please go to bed first. We are almost done. We will set off tomorrow. I have to finish sewing tonight."

Xu Jin glanced at the tiger head hat that Xie Xiaowan was sewing, and couldn't help but said with amusement: "That boy is really good at tormenting people. Is there a shortage of hats in the palace? He has to ask you to sew it, and I have to kick his ass tomorrow!"

Xie Xiaowan said amusedly: "How can a man as big as my husband be jealous of a child?"

Xu Jin deliberately said with a straight face: "My husband is also a child, okay?"

Xie Xiaowan was both angry and funny. She came over and kissed Xu Jinyou lightly on the cheek, and said softly: "My dear sir, go to bed first."

Xu Jin turned the other side of his face with a smile, and Xie Xiaowan had no choice but to kiss her again. She gave her husband a cute look and said angrily: "It'll work this time!"

The beautiful maid Yue'er who was coming in with water burst out laughing, and Xie Xiaowan couldn't help but blush. When she was caught "acting like a baby" to the lady, Xu Jin was a little embarrassed because of his thick skin. He coughed lightly and changed the topic.

: "Yue'er, have your luggage been packed?"

"Master, I've packed it up a long time ago, but the princess has given me a lot of things, so I'm afraid I can't take them with me." Yue'er replied softly while washing Xu Jin's hands and face.

Xu Jin will leave for Beijing tomorrow to take the exam. Princess Jiang and Concubine Shu have given many gifts. In addition to gold and silver jewelry, there are also silks, fruit snacks and other items. In addition, Zhu Houcong and the two princesses also gave gifts.

He had brought a lot of things, which could probably be loaded into several large cars. But Xu Jin planned to take a carriage this time and go directly to Beijing by land, so he would definitely not be able to bring so many things with him.

"If you can't take it away, just distribute it to the people below. By the way, I'll send a copy to your home too!" Xu Jin said.

"Okay!" Yue'er replied sweetly.

Yue'er's original name was Su Hao. Both of her parents were servants in the palace. She was born in the family and grew up in the palace. Some time ago, Xu Jin took time to visit Yue'er's home to visit her parents and family.

Xie Xiaowan still had to rush to finish Zhu Houcong's tiger head hat. After Xu Jin finished cleaning his hands and face, he went back to the inner room to sleep. Yue'er covered Xu Jin with the quilt and quickly kissed the latter's handsome cheek, smiling.

He whispered in a low voice: "Master, just go to sleep!" After saying that, he put down the mosquito net and ran out as if he was running away.

Xu Jin couldn't help but touched the place where he had been kissed on his cheek, and was teased again.

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On September 27th, the 14th year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty, several gorgeous carriages drove out of Prince Xing's Mansion. Under the protection of hundreds of palace guards, they left the city through the North City Gate.

After ten miles out of the city, the team stopped outside the Ten Mile Pavilion, and the little slave Zhu Houcong reluctantly said goodbye to Xu Jin and Xie Xiaowan.

Zhu Houcong's eyes were slightly red, and he said with genuine emotion: "Brother-in-law, this time you go to Beijing to take the exam. If you fail the exam, remember to bring Sister Xiaowan to Anlu Prefecture to see me on the way back. At worst, I will give you an official position."

Xu Jin smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will pass the exam!"

Zhu Houcong couldn't help rolling his eyes. Xie Xiaowan was a little funny. Like a big sister, she straightened Zhu Houcong's collar and said warmly: "If the weather is too cold, don't go out for morning exercises in the morning. Sister will come to see you and the princess when she has time.

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Zhu Houcong nodded, took a gun from the guard next to him and handed it to Xu Jin. He said with some dissatisfaction: "It's a long way to the capital. I originally wanted to send guards to escort you into Beijing, but you insist on not doing so."

Yes, forget it, just hold this gun for self-defense. If someone from the government asks about it later, just say it was a gift from me, and no one will question you."

Xu Jin hesitated for a moment, then took Dabao and put it in his baggage and put it away. The trip to the capital was nearly two thousand miles away, and the road would inevitably be uneven, so it would be good to have a gun for self-defense.

Originally, the safest and most comfortable way to enter Beijing is to take a boat down the Yangtze River to Jinling, and then go directly to Tongzhou Wharf via the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, but this will take you several times longer. It is better to go by land, pass through Henan, and then enter Hebei.

quick.

Everyone chatted for a while and then waved goodbye. Xu Jin and Xie Xiaowan got on the carriage.

Prince Xing's Mansion prepared a total of two carriages for Xu Jin. One was used to carry people and the other was specially used to carry luggage. It happened that Dabao and Erniu were each responsible for driving one. The carriages prepared by the Prince's Mansion were naturally extremely luxurious.

It's very comfortable inside and has all the daily necessities.

"Xu Jin, wait!"

Just as the carriage was about to start, Zhu Houfan shouted and chased after him. Xu Jin raised the curtain and asked: "Is there anything else, Your Highness?"

Zhu Houcong patted his forehead and said, "I almost forgot, what about the yoga diagram? Don't tell me you didn't draw it. My sister's health depends on it."
Chapter completed!