The lookout pole in front of the wine shop is hung with wine flags waving back and forth.
There were only two tables of customers outside the restaurant. The store owner wiped the counter with a cloth and said, "I thought this thief Peijun was a freeloader. I didn't expect that he was also a man who ate in public houses. No wonder he could make friends like Xiucai Gong." .
Seeing Tang Jiu hesitate a little.
The governor said: "Old Tang, I'm telling you that it's hard to find a police officer in Beijing these days. You've been in the Yamen for some time, and we've become acquainted with each other for a long time. You also have a good place to go when you're free. I heard that you're here all the time. Drinking is not a serious way out."
Tang Jiudao: "What can I say to those who are still under sentence? Lao Duha will come here personally..."
“Shopkeeper, have another bowl...!”
Zhang Yue suddenly interrupted Tang Jiu's words, and the waiter was secretly surprised when he saw that Zhang Yue actually ate two large bowls of dry rice.
“…A bowl of clear soup.” Zhang Yue turned around and smiled.
“It’s a bit scary.”
The governor was a little annoyed when he saw Zhang Yue interrupting him suddenly, but seeing that he was wearing a t-shirt, he was not easy to provoke.
He said to Tang Jiu: "In that case, brother Tang, why not think about it again."
After saying this, the governor clasped his fists and left. As for the soldiers, they put down their burdens, and the contents inside were obviously left to Tang Jiu.
Tang Jiuduan sat still and saw this, he picked up a bowl of wine, drank it down, then wiped his mouth and said: "Thank you, Mr. Sanlang, for saving me from being like this again."
Zhang Yue raised his bowl and said: "The boat will straighten up when it reaches the bridge. I will serve you soup instead of wine. Your way out is on my shoulders."
Tang Jiu also raised his bowl to have a drink with Zhang Yue.
The shopkeeper on the side smiled and said: "Hero, you look like you are full of strength, you are not afraid of having no way out."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "The store will give you credit first."
The shopkeeper smiled and said: "The scholar just goes there."
After saying that, Zhang Yue and Tang Jiu went out, one went back to Taixue, and the other went to the inn. The innkeeper looked at their backs and shook his head: "I really don't know whether it's good or bad. I actually resigned from such a good job. Is it possible that I still pointed out the problem?" Are you going to be unable to dig out bread from the plains in the future? What a pair of wine and rice sacks!"
After saying this, the shopkeeper sighed and cleared the table.
The end of Jiayou's fourth year passed by without even realizing it, and the beginning of Jiayou's fifth year came.
It snowed heavily in Bianjing.
The new wind came from thousands of miles away, and heavy snow rolled in overnight. There was no snow on the horses' hooves, and there were no ruts left on the streets.
After the Chinese New Year, in a dilapidated inn in an alley, a down-and-out scholar was reading in front of the cold window.
This scholar has a handsome appearance, but is slightly thin.
The book in his hand is the geography in the Sui Dynasty.
Scholars said: "In the places of Yuzhang, Yongjia, Jian'an, and Sui'an, there are many well-dressed people with several wives. They go to the market and compete for the baht to give to their husbands. And they are filial and honest, and they marry rich men. Although the ex-wife has many years of experience,
As time went by, the family became overflowing with children, and they were often exiled to avoid future generations."
After reading this, the scholar said with emotion: "This was the case when promoting filial piety and integrity, but now it is like being promoted to Jinshi. Those who have been promoted to Jinshi have the chance of catching their son-in-law. It is no wonder that Jinshi has to marry a new wife. It seems that ancient and modern
It’s not easy…”
When the scholar said this, he suddenly heard the door behind him open.
Hearing this, the other party closed the book with guilt and turned around, only to see a woman pushing open the door and entering.
The scholar smiled and said: "Guiying, you are back."
The woman smiled and said: "Yes, Kui Lang, I will be back after singing at the Wu Mansion today. Please wait for a while."
The scholar smiled and said: "There is something new again."
The woman took out a golden bean from her purse and said with a smile, "Kui Lang, look!"
The scholar sighed: "This is worth several taels of silver."
The woman nodded and said, "I sang in the Wu Mansion today, and the prince of their family rewarded me with it..."
Seeing the other party's slight displeasure, the woman said, "Qui Lang, don't worry about it. The eldest husband of the Wu family and I are innocent. He just saw that I sang well and was rewarded."
The scholar's expression softened slightly, and then he said: "I'm not happy, I just blame myself for being useless. From my hometown all the way to Bianjing, I was poor and had nothing to offer, so I had to rely on you to sing songs everywhere."
I have to pay for my entry into Beijing. I am really useless, useless!"
The woman hurriedly said: "Kui Lang, please don't say that. When we were in my hometown, you and I agreed, 'You are alone, have no money, and are tired of traveling around the countryside. You will study hard every day. As for the cost of paper and pen, you will spend four hours."
I will do it for you. I am willing to sell my songs to support your education. Since you and I have agreed to be husband and wife, I will not divide what is yours and what is mine."
The scholar said: "Don't worry, Guiying, you not only helped me go to Beijing to take the exam, but also sold all my savings over the years to support my parents in their hometown for old age. I will never forget this kindness in my life. I have long since
Make a promise and swear not to break it. If you get divorced, God will kill you."
"Don't say it, I just know what you mean." The woman looked relieved.
This scholar’s name is Wang Kui, which means Junmin, and the woman is a prostitute named Jiao Guiying in a foreign country.
Wang Kui was poor since he was a child, but he was very good at reading. One day he visited a brothel in Shenxiang, North City, Laizhou, and met Jiao Guiying. Seeing Guiying's beauty, Wang Kui wrote a poem, "In the Banquet of the Xie Family"
Hearing the elegant singing, who is behind the curtain? The sound breaks through the clear blue sky, and the moving clouds are restrained and do not dare to fly.' Give it to me.
Jiao Guiying was also a famous prostitute in Laizhou. After reading the poem, she was delighted with Wang Kui's talent and committed herself to him.
Later, Wang Kui was unable to raise the money to go to Beijing, and was afraid that he would not be able to settle down with his parents after he left. Guiying came forward to solve his problem by selling off all his savings over the years, and followed Wang Kui to Beijing.
Now the two of them rent a shabby alley in Bianjing.
Guiying earned money from selling and singing to provide accommodation, food and accommodation for the two of them, while Wang Kui concentrated on preparing for the exam to go to the Imperial College.
The two of them immediately ate in the inn.
When Guiying went to the Wu Mansion to sing, the Wu family gave her some cakes as a gift. Guiying knew that Wang Kui liked these sweets, so she refused to eat them and brought them back in her arms.
The two of them chatted while eating.
Wang Kui sighed: "It's so cold, Madam, I'd better not go singing."
“If you don’t sing, how will you get food and clothing? Kui Lang, are these charcoal fires enough? I’ll order the store to prepare more.”
Wang Kui nodded and said: "Fortunately, there is a lady who is taking care of it. Yes, after I enter the capital, I will have to make friends and visit prominent figures in the capital. The imperial examination is a matter of luck in the examination room, and secondly, it also depends on my reputation. It's just me.
It's okay...it's all, our life is not good now, let's talk about it later."
Gui Ying smiled and said: "Kui Lang, didn't we just get this golden bean today? I think your clothes are really old. You should use them to buy body clothes first, and then use the remaining money to buy water gifts."
“Purchasing water gifts?”
Guiying put a piece of meat into Wang Kui's bowl and said, "Of course, if you want to meet a wise man, you can't go empty-handed."
Wang Kui suddenly said: "I lost my mind. It's just a pity that my wife got the golden beans so easily."
"What are you afraid of? The Wu family likes my singing, and the man is generous, so I can reward him more."
Wang Kui's face showed a little displeasure when he heard this, but then he smiled and said: "That's right, I'm sorry for my wife."
Guiying didn't notice Wang Kui's expression and continued: "Everyone in the Wu family is very nice. Not only the old lady is a kind person, but the eldest husband and the second husband are also very polite to us singers. They never say anything bad, and they also
There is the seventeenth lady of the Wu family..."
“Seventeenth lady...”
Guiying nodded and said: "Not only is she beautiful, she is also well-educated. I have chatted with her several times. I really envy such a lady, who has been destined to be well-dressed and well-fed throughout her life."
Wang Kui laughed when he heard this and said: "If I pass the imperial examination one day, you will also be well-dressed and well-fed."
When Guiying heard this, she felt happy from the bottom of her heart, her eyes filled with flashes of joy. She looked at her lover's face and said infatuatedly: "Qui Lang, I know you will never betray your heart in the future. If you betray your heart, I don't want you to take the oath."
, I will die in front of you, so that you will remember me for the rest of your life."
Hearing this, Wang Kui showed an unbearable look and said, "Why are you saying these words? I will grow old with you forever. The oath between you and me is as clear as the bright sun, and my heart is as sincere as gold. If you don't believe it, don't believe it. Anyway, you
Even after I die, I will not be alone, I will just live underground."
Seeing Wang Kui's angry look, Guiying was extremely grateful, her face was rosy and she nestled into her lover's arms.
Wang Kui couldn't help but unbutton her clothes when he saw the beauty's shy look...
After the clouds and rain, Guiying fell into a deep sleep, while Wang Kui couldn't bear to look at the dusty roof beams.
Wang Kui thought to himself: "If I become prominent, how can I be humiliated by the fireworks woman? I will not be allowed to take her home to see my parents in the future!"
Wang Kui sighed deeply as he thought about it, but he also felt that if he was not the first, his life would be enough if he could be accompanied by a woman who cared about him with such eyes and heart.
Similarly in the snowy weather, Ouyang Fa came to Taixue in the snow to look for Zhang Yue, and invited them to go to the Wu Mansion together.
Ouyang Fa gave Zhang Yue detailed instructions: "Our mother-in-law likes Manjianglou's roasted duck the most. You can prepare two of them. As for my eldest uncle's good wine, it must be white with rain and dew. As for my second uncle, it's simple.
The carp and bream from Guo and Bai’s family outside Huamen will be fine.”
When Zhang Yue heard what Ouyang Fa said, he couldn't help frowning and said: "My marriage to the Wu family has not yet been completed. Now I am called my mother-in-law and uncle. I will not be able to pass the Jinshi exam in the future. Wouldn't it be embarrassing?"
Ouyang Fa said: "You don't need to worry too much about this. Let's pass this courtesy first so that no one can make mistakes. Besides, Sanlang, are you so unsure of your own talents? You are quite famous in Bianjing now.
ah!"
"I don't have a good reputation, so don't treat me badly. Anyway, just give me a list and I'll buy it from east to west."
Ouyang Fa said with great satisfaction: "That's right. The most important thing is, have you prepared the Seventeenth Lady's gift?"
Zhang Yue was stunned and said: "There is also this..."
Ouyang Fa said: "Although it is an agreement to get married, all the rules must still be followed by the one who made the engagement."
Zhang Yue also sincerely lamented something at this moment.
What is the nature of this society?
What is the role of money?
What does it mean to read well?
To a large extent, it just makes your own reproductive value higher, and sometimes it’s quite boring to think about it.