Chapter 30 Arriving at Nanyu Mansion and meeting an old friend
Brothers Yang Bao and Yang Hu admire Xu Qingxiao endlessly.
The reason is quite simple.
Since ancient times, officials have handled cases with special privileges. If they eat and drink a little, even if they smash something, the shopkeeper will not say anything. After all, the officials are protecting peace.
It can also be regarded as a kind of protection fee.
Unless the damage was serious, where would the officials give money to the people?
Xu Qingxiao's words were, firstly, a sign of noble character, and secondly, they were a reminder to the two of them.
It is also the time when a new dynasty has been established, and those who are suppressed by various reforms and reforms are officials. If you don't do small things well, you may be in trouble in the future because of such small things.
Of course the most important thing is character.
Sure enough, people who have read books are different.
The carriage was still moving at an even speed. Yang Bao and Yang Hu were talking and laughing on the surface, but secretly they were carefully looking around. If there was any emergency, the two of them would draw their swords directly.
Xu Qingxiao in the car was also a little wary.
No one can guarantee whether we will encounter danger. If there is any danger, it will be a fierce battle.
Fortunately, there were no surprises along the way.
Nearly three hours.
The carriage finally arrived outside Nanyu Mansion.
What is different from before is that the flow of people on the official road is increasing, with horse-drawn carriages driving, merchants, vendors, and scholars of all kinds.
Inside the carriage.
Xu Qingxiao opened the curtain and stared at the ancient city ahead.
Nan Yu Fucheng, visually estimated to be thirteen to four feet high, appears blue-grey, and the ancient city is mottled. As for whether there are any traces of swords, Xu Qingxiao cannot see them. It is not clear at all from hundreds of meters away, but the traces of repairs are obvious.
The impact scars caused by siege engines, such as flint, cannot be covered even after repairs.
"Brother Qingxiao, Nanyu Mansion has arrived. Take a look. Does it look impressive or not?"
Yang Bao pointed at Nanyu Mansion and laughed loudly. Those who didn't know it thought Nanyu Mansion belonged to his family.
"style."
Xu Qingxiao nodded against her will. Although ancient architecture is full of wisdom, but after seeing modern steel buildings, Xu Qingxiao is really not impressive unless there are various special effects, such as holy light, dragon shadow and so on.
Otherwise, Xu Qingxiao really disagrees.
"Brother Qingxiao, I am not a big brother, but Nanyu Mansion is the most magnificent ancient mansion in Changping County. It has been through the ten dynasties of the Wei Dynasty and is the ancient city where the Wei Dynasty was founded."
"And there are things in it that even Changping County Council doesn't have."
Looking at Nanyu Mansion, Yang Bao was full of confidence.
"What is it that Changping County doesn't even have?"
Xu Qingxiao was curious.
What is a county seat? In modern terms, it is a provincial capital. Provincial capitals are basically the most developed cities and give priority to everything.
How to prevent Xu Qingxiao from being curious.
"Wenwu Building."
Yang Bao said confidently.
"Wenwu Building?"
Xu Qingxiao thought it was the Goulanchun Tower, but she didn't expect it to be the Wenwu Tower.
What is this?
Xu Qingxiao was indeed interested.
"Brother Bao, what is the Wenwu Building?"
Xu Qingxiao asked curiously.
"Brother Qingxiao is so ignorant."
"This Wenwu Building is a unique place in our Nanyu Prefecture. The so-called Wen Building is where you scholars go. The girls inside are all pretty and talented, but they need to like each other to be happy. It's very troublesome.
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"This martial arts building is much simpler. There are not so many troublesome things. Five hundred and eighty-eight copper coins can make you happy. There are eight hundred and eighty-eight, one thousand two hundred and eighty-eight, the most expensive ones.
Only three thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight."
"Although the girl there is not as good as the Qinghuan of Wenlou, she is better because of her superb martial arts skills, which makes people want to stop. Brother, although I don't have much money, but if I don't mind it, please enjoy the most expensive one, how about it?
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When Yang Bao said this, his expression was excited, and Yang Hu beside him was also full of energy.
But Xu Qingxiao was confused.
Gan, isn’t this a hook?
What did you think it was? It was just plain food and meat food.
It's a bit painful. Xu Qingxiao doesn't claim to be aloof, nor does she say she's not good at women. The main reason is that it's too expensive and it's not interesting.
In addition, there is no stopping the elves, so it’s better to go less often!
Uh, no, that's right. In ancient times, there was no stopping the elves. Can you make it yourself? And then earn money?
A bold idea emerged.
It was just Chen Xinghe's cough that sounded.
"Ahem."
"I have thanked you for your kindness, but the main purpose of coming here this time is for the government examination, so you can't be distracted."
Chen Xinghe spoke out. He was a serious person. He didn't drink flower wine and he didn't look down on such things. When he heard that the two wanted to take Xu Qingxiao to have a good time, he naturally stopped them. He was worried that Xu Qingxiao would not miss Shu and fall into the gentle countryside.
"Thank you two brothers for your kindness. Forget it. If you want to drink, it's still fine."
Compared to Chen Xinghe's unreasonable rejection, Xu Qingxiao was much more tactful. The two of them laughed and followed Xu Qingxiao's steps.
"Yeah, okay, let's have a drink together later."
"Also, if anything happens in Nanyu Mansion, Brother Qingxiao must find us. If nothing else, at least after spending so many years in Nanyu Mansion, we still have some connections."
"To be honest, the way Brother Qingxiao behaved just now makes him really suitable to be a catcher. If you come to our Nanyu Mansion, you will definitely become a catcher in three to five years."
"It's a pity, I went to study."
Yang Bao spoke from the heart.
Xu Qingxiao's reaction ability and behavior are extremely mature and tactful, and he doesn't look like a young man in his early twenties at all.
"Haha, if there is a chance, I might as well come back as an errand if I fail the government examination. If I really come to Nanyu Mansion, my two brothers must take good care of me."
What Xu Qingxiao said was not a joke.
The fundamental reason for reading is to suppress the demonic nature in the body. It is not because I really want to read.
Even if you really study well, your future destiny will ultimately be nothing more than two.
Power reigns supreme in both the government and the public, with one person under him and thousands of people above him.
If you fail to stand in line, you will be stripped of your official position and your body will be quartered.
Politics is no joke. After all, you are facing some of the smartest people in history, and not a single fool.
So don't think too much about being an official. There is no problem in being an official. After all, you are a loyal wage earner of the emperor's family.
Have you ever heard of a prime minister revolting? Have you ever heard of an official revolting?
Even if they really go to the stage of rebellion, the winner will be the minister of the Dragon.
If we lose, usually the leader will say, let my men go, they are innocent, I surrender.
Basically, the emperor will agree, firstly to fulfill benevolence and righteousness, and secondly, they are all his own people, killing one will save the other.
But these are all Xu Qingxiao’s wild thoughts.
"That's a good relationship. If you come, Yang Hu and I will follow you."
Yang Bao said seriously.
Xu Qingxiao also smiled. It doesn't matter whether you are polite or not. Anyway, people are polite, so you just need to be polite.
Two quarters of an hour later.
The carriage arrived at the gate of Nanyufu City.
Looking at the Nanyu City Wall up close, I was a little shocked. The thick wall represented the financial resources of the previous Wei dynasties and also represented the suffering of countless people.
Since ancient times, people have suffered through rise and fall.
Without any emotion or reciting a poem, Xu Qingxiao dismounted and followed the two brothers Yang Bao and Yang Hu to pass the examination.
After taking out the Ping'an Road Guide, which served as proof of identity, and with two brothers, Yang Bao and Yang Hu, the customs clearance went smoothly.
Entering the city road, Yang Bao and Xu Qingxiao walked side by side.
"Brother Qingxiao, don't go out recently. Brother Chengfang told me just now that there are indeed traces of demons outside Nanyu Mansion. The mansion is in a mess now. It is said that there may be a curfew in a few days. If you have to go out for anything, you must follow me.
Tell me."
"In case something goes wrong, don't doubt me. I was ordered to keep an eye on you before, but now I'm here to tell you the truth. Brother, I'm a good judge of people. You are a good person. Mr. Cheng made a mistake."
The trip over the past few days made brothers Yang Bao and Yang Hu more fond of Xu Qingxiao, so these words came from the bottom of their hearts.
"I understand, brother."
Xu Qingxiao could tell that the other party was speaking from the bottom of his heart, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.
A little less than a quarter of an hour.
The Yang Bao brothers took Xu Qingxiao to a restaurant.
The two Yang Bao brothers paid for the two rooms. No matter what Xu Qingxiao said, they refused to take it back, leaving Xu Qingxiao at a loss what to say.
Xu Qingxiao's method of establishing diplomatic relations made Chen Xinghe on the side a little envious.
He has a cold temperament and does not want to communicate with others. He has some friends, but they are all scholars and cannot be as versatile as Xu Qingxiao.
"Brother Qingxiao, we two brothers have gone over first. If you need anything, just go to the government office and see us."
After opening the room, the two of them said goodbye to the shopkeeper and left.
Xu Qingxiao personally escorted the two of them out of the inn, which also attracted a lot of attention. After all, letting an official escort escort them was more or less a show-off.
After the two left, Xu Qingxiao and Chen Xinghe planned to go back to their room to rest.
Just at this moment.
A voice suddenly sounded.
"Chen Xinghe! Brother Chen!"
The sound was not loud, but Xu Qingxiao heard it clearly.
Looking back, he saw a handsome man dressed in white walking towards Chen Xinghe with a smile on his face.
"Brother Wang Ru."
Chen Xinghe was slightly surprised, but he immediately returned the greeting and looked at Xu Qingxiao.
"Qingxiao, this is Wang Ru, my brother's friend."
Chen Xinghe introduced Xu Qingxiao.
"I have met Brother Wang Ru. I am Xu Qingxiao, whose courtesy name is Shouren."
Xu Qingxiao also immediately returned the favor.
"I've met Brother Qingxiao."
Wang Ru glanced at Xu Qingxiao, then returned the courtesy, and at the same time looked at Chen Xinghe curiously.
"Brother Wang Ru, Qingxiao is my junior brother, we both came from the same school."
Chen Xinghe explained something, and the latter suddenly understood, and then bowed lightly to Xu Qingxiao.
Xu Qingxiao also immediately returned the salute.
Literary people are so cumbersome. If you return the gift, I have to return it. I will be tired to death if I come back and go back.
Not as clean and tidy as Wufu.
Damn it, Qingxiao, long time no see. Come on, I will take you to a new place to play.
Damn it, brother, it’s you, no, it’s my brother who takes you to a new place to play.
This is so direct. It shows respect without losing etiquette and is easier to understand.
"Brother Chen, we are really destined."
"And it's a coincidence that you have come. Tonight, Brother Li Xin is hosting a banquet for talented people from all over the world. Since you are here, you must come, but don't refuse. Mr. Li Xin has an impression of you. It just so happens that your junior brother is also here.
It would be nice to see something together."
Wang Ru first lamented the fate, and then dragged Chen Xinghe to attend the evening banquet.
"Master Li Xin?"
"Okay, when?"
Chen Xinghe read aloud, then asked when.
"It starts at a quarter of the hour, and there are still more than two hours left. I heard that a big shot is coming."
"Brother Chen, please take a rest first. Brother Yu has to do some things. I will come to see you at 2:00 p.m. and we will have a good chat then."
Wang Ru seemed to have something to do and was a little anxious, so he spoke very quickly and left directly after finishing speaking.
It really comes in a hurry and goes in a hurry.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xinghe didn't know what to say.
"Let's take a rest first, and then we'll go to the feast together in the evening."
Chen Xinghe opened his mouth and said.
"Yes, but senior brother, if it is inconvenient to take me, junior brother can rest alone."
Xu Qingxiao didn't know who Li Xin was, but he seemed to have some background. Moreover, Xu Qingxiao also knew that literati looked down on each other and the circles despised each other. If he got into trouble by himself, it would be better not to go.
"It's okay, there's no need to worry. Senior brother is well-known in Nanyu Mansion, so there's no inconvenience. Even Young Master Li Xin has to show courtesy to senior brother."
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Li Xin is the son of the Lord of Nanyu Mansion. He has good conduct and likes to make friends. He will be happy if you go."
Chen Xinghe spoke calmly, especially the words "somewhat famous". When he said them, he became even more proud.