After meeting the great master, Fang Yingwu did not stay in Fucheng any longer, and returned to Huaxi with Master Wang, who was overjoyed and full of expectations for his future cultivation. How could it be worth twenty taels of annual salary this time?
There was no very eye-catching news in the Yanzhou Prefecture College Examination this time. However, after the college entrance examination, Zhu Ruiqiang, who was admitted, entered the Prefecture School, but was directly demoted from the affiliated student to Qingyi because of his "arrogance and rudeness". And sent to social studies to study.
This was a more serious punishment than "probation", and the further step was to completely remove the title of scholar. It suddenly aroused a lot of discussion, and I didn't understand why.
The Zhu family is also a big family in the local area. After asking around, we found out that it was vaguely related to the conflict with the children in Chun'an County before the exam. One of them, Fang Yingwu, let go of the harsh words of "taking away your fame", and it was probably him who Lower hand.
Knowing that they were in trouble, the Zhu family asked for favors from all over the place, and actually went to Huaxi to find Fang Yingwu through Wang Zhixian, who wrote a letter of recommendation.
Facing Mr. Zhu’s father who arrived from a neighboring county, Fang Yingying’s sincere and thoughtful Dundun taught him: “Although it is common to be young and energetic, you must not be arrogant, frivolous, arrogant, disrespectful, or insulting your elders! As for words, And having no faith is not the behavior of a gentleman!"
"Yes, yes." Father Zhu was obedient and listened carefully to Fang Xianggong's teachings.
After receiving this lesson, Mr. Zhu learned that the world is high and the world is dangerous, so his temper became much more restrained, which was a blessing in disguise.
But Fang Yingwu continued to study behind closed doors. There is no time in the mountains, and two months passed in a flash, and it was already May.
On this day, when Fang Yingwu was studying in the wooden pavilion on the back mountain, he suddenly saw a villager walking into the woods with a stranger.
"Xianggong Fang. I am a member of the Hong family in Jinxi. I came here to send a message on the order of my uncle Song. He said that the provincial examination is approaching. Is Xianggong Fang ready? We should agree on a time and set off together with Mr. Xiang."
Fang Yingwu closed the book and sighed. Time flies so fast. Before he knew it, there were only three months left before the provincial examination.
At this time, scholars from wealthy families would go to the provincial capital in advance, sometimes half a year in advance. But those from poor families could only go later. After all, one more day in Hangzhou means one more day. money.
Moreover, when the provincial examination is approaching, prices in the provincial capital will soar. If you want to live in the provincial capital for a few months, the cost will be more than dozens of taels. It is equivalent to the annual income of an ordinary family. How can ordinary people afford it?
After Fang Yingwu made up his mind, he said to the Hong family servant who came to deliver the message: "If it's okay, Brother Hong will agree to set off in three days!"
After seeing off the Hong family servants, Fang Yingwu returned to the house and ordered Wang Lan to start preparing his luggage.
Afterwards, Sister Lan remained silent, and Fang Yingwu said with a smile: "What? You have nothing to say? When I went to the county for the annual exam last time, you had to follow me."
Wang Lan said against her will: "How can the slave family be ignorant of the truth? The provincial examination is so important. Only one of dozens of candidates can win. When a husband goes to the provincial capital, he should concentrate on himself and not be distracted by the slave family."
Fang Yingwu teased again: "If my husband wins the election, he will go directly to the capital, and I don't know how long we will be separated by then. Don't you miss me?"
Wang Lan's expression darkened. "The slave family is here to guard." Fang Yingwu touched Sister Lan and said, "If I don't want to joke with you, let's go to the provincial capital together. There is a place to live there."
The next day, Fang Yingwu saw another resentful face. Wang Lan's brother Wang Ying also came to the door.
Two years ago, Fang Yingwu went on a long trip for the first time. Wang Ying also accompanied him, but when he arrived in Changzhou, he was sent back together with Sister Lan.
But Uncle Wang finally opened his eyes and saw the world, and his heart became wild. This time he heard that Fang Yingwu was going to travel far again, so he recommended himself to be a follower.
Fang Yingwu certainly had no problem with having his own family members willing to follow him and work hard. Having a follower by his side when traveling would be much more convenient in many places. After agreeing to Wang Ying's request, he asked him to set off first to attack the front station.
Everything was ready, and three days later Yingwu said goodbye to his relatives and set foot on the road to the provincial capital.
The meeting place he agreed with Hong Song and Xiang Chengxian was not in the county town, but at the port ferry dock, one of the three major docks in the county. When they arrived at the shore, they found that Hong and Xiang were already there.
There was a huge boat docked in the river, waiting quietly. It was probably a travel tool purchased by two families. The boat was naturally wide and comfortable, and other things could benefit from it.
Fang Yingwu stepped forward and said politely: "Brothers, I haven't seen you for a long time. I'm late this time, little brother. I'll be waiting for you!"
Hong Song returned the courtesy and said, "No problem, it's still early." Xiang Chengxian looked behind Fang Yingwu and asked, "Did Brother Fang Xian only bring one person with him on the road?"
Fang Yingwu also noticed that each of the two young masters had a book boy and three or four people behind them. They were worthy of being young masters from a wealthy family when traveling, and they were always surrounded by people to help them around. When he looked around him, there was only a concubine holding a parcel and bowing her head.
Followed with obedience.
Without waiting to think about it, Xiang Chengxian glanced at Sister Lan and said in admiration: "We can't compare to you. Do you think I don't want to imitate you?"
It's just that the old man at home is too old-fashioned and his discipline is very strict. He is afraid that I will indulge in women's sex here and won't even let him take the ugliest maid. In contrast, Fang Xiandi is traveling with his beauty and is free and easy!"
Hong Song nodded sadly, and then patted Xiang Chengxian sternly: "Get on the boat! Stop talking nonsense."
A group of people boarded the boat and set off. The boat slowly sailed away from the shore and went down the Qingjiang River. Although the scenery on both sides of the bank was beautiful, they were accustomed to seeing it. With the relationship between the three of them, there was no need to become a poet.
Wen Huiyou's tone. But when we got together again after not seeing each other for many days, the conversation was very lively.
Xiang Chengxian suddenly said: "Brother Fang Xian! I have a few words that I don't know whether to say or not."
Fang Yingwu didn't know what Mr. Xiang wanted to say suddenly, so he could only say: "It doesn't hurt to talk."
Xiang Chengxian pondered for a moment and then said: "This time I went to the provincial capital three months in advance, and it cost a lot of money for food, clothing, housing, transportation, and travel. Fang Xiandi only brought one person with him, and I think he was short of money. If you need money, I hope Fang Xiandi will not come with us.
We should be cautious when seeing outsiders."
Hong Song was worried that Fang Yingwu would hurt his self-esteem, so he said to Xiang Chengxian: "The chief minister in the provincial city is the new grandfather of Fang Xiandi, so why do you need to worry?"
Xiang Chengxian retorted: "To Fang Xiandi, the stepmother and grandfather who fell from the world, in terms of close relationship, it is better to be like brothers like us.
They are called grandsons, but they are actually not related by blood at all. Instead of letting Brother Fang Xian live under someone else's roof in a humble manner and receive nothing but food, it would be better for us to take care of him.
What's more, the prince has a strong and solemn character, and he won't avoid suspicion at this time. What's more, the prince is an honest official, how much money can he help Brother Fang Xian with? "
After saying that, Mr. Xiang turned his head again and said to the other party very sincerely: "This is not charity for brother, nor is it because brother looks down on brother Fang Xian's high righteousness.
It's just that it's very common for a hero to be stumped by a penny when he's out. Fang Xiandi must not wrong himself for trivial matters of money, trying to make others look down upon him, which makes us feel bad. Moreover, we invited Fang Xiandi to go with us three months in advance.
We can’t let Fang Yingwu slap him in the face and pretend to be fat, he should be helped.”
Hong Song stopped talking. At this moment, he also felt that it made sense.
Of course Fang Yingwu didn't hurt his self-esteem, it was the behavior of a weak person. He was just slightly surprised. This act of becoming a virtuous person usually seems a little out of the ordinary, but now he was really serious. This is the ancient people's style of righteousness and wealth.
After thinking for a while, he cupped his fists and said thanks: "Brother Xiang's kindness is appreciated. With the help of you two wealthy people, I think I can have a lot of money."
Xiang Chengxian and Hong Song looked at each other and smiled, no longer talking about vulgar things like money. Fang Yingwu was as noble as anyone else in his words, and even labeled the two of them with the word "tycoon", which sounded ironic, but
As long as he stays out of sight, that's fine.
The journey was not too long, and they arrived at the water pier outside Fengshan Gate in the south of Hangzhou City a few days later. Fang Yingwu, Hong and Xiang leaned on the railing and looked out, but they saw boats in the water as dense as ants, and people on the shore waving their sleeves like ants.
Yun is indeed one of the few metropolises in Jiangnan.
Hong Song frowned and said: "It is inconvenient for a giant boat to enter and exit the city. We should disembark here. It will be easier to enter the city by land."
The boat found an empty place to dock, and the boatman put on the pedal again and invited everyone to come ashore.
After being on the boat for a long time, their bodies were getting tired. Hong and Xiang couldn't wait to get off the boat and stretch their legs on the shore. Fang Yingwu was a step behind because he wanted to support Sister Lan.
Xiang Chengxian did not forget to tell his servants: "Hire some sedan chairs!" As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of suona sound, which was still very close, and the noise was extremely disturbing to the ears.
Xiang Chengxian turned his head and looked very dissatisfied, only to see a group of people appear out of nowhere and approach them. The appearance and style of these people's clothes clearly showed that they were servants, but the materials of their clothes were either silk or silk.
It's luxurious and weird.
Where did the nouveau riche come from? Xiang Chengxian couldn't help but mutter a few words. Even the subordinates were given silk uniforms. This was so damn corrupt!
Among the group of people was a middle-aged man who looked like a steward, running towards the three of them. Xiang Chengxian was about to ask questions, but the steward passed directly by Hong Song and Xiang Chengxian, completely ignoring them.
A young man.
In the end, the middle-aged steward ran towards the simpler-looking Fang Yingwu, held his hands from a distance and said, "Is Mr. Fang okay?"
Fang Yingwu looked up and was quite surprised, "How come Chaofeng is here?" If it's not Wang Kui Chaofeng, who is it? Fang Yingwu really didn't expect it.
Then I saw more than a dozen servants in silk hats and satin uniforms lined up in two straight rows, following Wang Chaofeng. They all clasped their fists and bent down to salute. They shouted together: "I have seen Mr. Fang!"
This group of upstarts actually came to greet Fang Yingwu? Xiang Chengxian opened his eyes and mouth wide, then pointed at Fang Yingwu and exclaimed: "So you are the real rich man! You are also a big rich man from the provincial capital!"
The little one has eyes but does not recognize gold and jade, so he has offended the local tycoon, and it is a sin!" (To be continued...)
ps: I can’t get through the day, and I can’t stop taking the medicine! I just stopped for a while, and someone immediately blasted me again! Now I can’t even guarantee the top five in the category, please help me! The first update is here!