Fang Yingwu was half-pushed and half-dragged towards the west gate by Mr. Xiang. He was young and weak, so he couldn't get away (perhaps he was half-pushed and half-pushed). Mr. Hong followed behind with his trademark wry smile.
When passers-by saw this scene, their eyes were extremely strange. Fang Tongsheng couldn't stand it anymore and kept saying: "He's going down, he's going down."
Mr. Xiang then let go, and Fang Yingwu breathed a sigh of relief, and said helplessly: "The Taoist test is coming soon, I have to seize the time to find a temporary place to live."
Hong Song said enthusiastically: "This is easy to handle. We are both settled in the city to study for the time being. We can free up a guest room at home, so why should Fang Xiandi look for another place? Just rest assured. If you enter school in the future, you will be like
If we don't want to live in the county school building, you can stay with us for a long time."
"Thank you so much." Fang Yingwu quickly raised his hand to salute.
The three of them chatted while walking on the road. Scholars' topics are always related to the imperial examinations, especially this year is the year of the capital competition.
"Counting the days, the general examination should be over now. In a few days, around the first day of March, the results should be released, and then there will be the palace examination on March 15th."
"Wait a minute, I don't know who in Chun'an will be able to become a Jinshi. It will be at least half a month before the news of the examination comes."
"Senior Fang has the hope of resolving the Yuan Dynasty. I don't know if he can win consecutive victories in the spring. If Senior Fang really wins the Jinshi and serves as an official, then in order to fulfill his filial piety, should I follow him when he takes office?"
Fang Yingwu was stunned. It was hard to say what the possibility was. If his father really became an official and wrote a letter asking him to follow him and take office, then he would definitely follow him.
However, when he suddenly heard the mention of his father, Fang Yingwu thought of another taboo. Is it big or bad in Chun'an County? If these two bad friends took him to drink wine, wouldn't he meet the Baimei girl who hated his father so much?
I still owe thirty taels of silver and haven't paid it off yet.
As long as there is a slight possibility of a chance encounter, it is definitely not allowed to go, no matter what the reasons are.
When Mr. Xiang heard about Fang Yingwu's worries, he patted his chest and said, "Don't worry! We are going to a new team this time. We have just come to Chun'an from other places for less than a month. We will definitely not meet an old face like Miss Bai Mei."
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Fang Yingwu sighed and said with emotion: "I have always kept myself clean, but when I meet these two seniors today, I'm afraid my innocence will be damaged."
Xiang Chengxian was very interested. After hearing this, he glanced at Fang Yingwu sideways, "Are you very innocent? When we were fifteen or sixteen, none of us dared to have a concubine. We were forced by our elders to study the classics every day, and we were a little unsatisfied.
Just hit the bamboo splinters until I feel better after I enter school."
Hong Song didn't know what he thought of. He suddenly looked confused and recalled sadly: "When I was thirteen or fourteen years old, I made fun of a little maid at home and wrote two crooked poems for her. Then in the blink of an eye, she
I was sold away by my mother, and now I don’t know where she is, and I miss her so much.”
"It's not just teasing, there must be something else," Mr. Xiang complained knowingly.
Fang Yingwu knew that a well-educated family like Hong and Xiang, who had a tradition of entrepreneurship, often had strict discipline on their children and grandchildren, and family rules were really not just for show.
These families are like well-organized fame-making machines, because only a steady stream of talents can keep the family from falling. In places where the literary style is at its peak, there are many, many such imperial examination families.
Thinking of this, Fang Yingwu suddenly felt a little lucky that he was not born in such a scholarly family. Otherwise, his every move would have been greatly restricted since he was a child, and he might not be able to tolerate many rules and regulations.
It's not as good as what I am now. Although my life is a bit poorer, my family has earned fame and status, and I live a carefree and carefree life. Of course, those days of hellish training at Juanju Academy are not included.
In fact, Fang Yingwu, as a diligent and upright gentleman, did not have much interest in drinking flower wine. However, Hong and Xiang were the two people he was most familiar with among the scholars in Chun'an, and he would have to rely on them to enter the scholarly circle in the future.
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I heard that there are gangs and top students in the county school. If you don’t have strong allies, you will be bullied after entering the county school. Besides, they invite you kindly and seem to ask for your help, so you can’t avoid it on purpose.
, refuted the other party’s face.
Fang Yingwu followed the two of them to an alley outside the west gate, and then entered a very exquisite courtyard.
In the main hall, Xiang Chengxian was chatting with a middle-aged man, "Master Zhao, is Xiao Chun'er free? I said I would come a few days ago."
Hong Song and Fang Yingwu stood on the other side and explained in a low voice: "Xiao Chun'er is a singing girl here. Brother Xiang Xian seems to be obsessed with Xiao Chun'er recently and wants to take her as his concubine.
However, Brother Xiang Xian has been married for five years and still has no children. It is appropriate to take a concubine, but the wife at home does not agree, and the price here is uncertain."
Fang Yingwu was about to say something when he saw Mr. Xiang waving over there, indicating that the conversation was over. They walked over together, and a servant led the three of them through the front hall and into the east courtyard at the back.
Fang Yingwu then saw the little Chun'er who fascinated Mr. Xiang. She was about fourteen or fifteen years old, with delicate and affectionate eyes and a pointed face. She was quite charming. She had no breasts and no butt. She was far worse than Sister Lan. She seemed to be even the king of Dahu.
The young ladies in the family are not as good as each other, Fang Yingwu thought after comparing.
During the dinner, Xiang Chengxian ordered two more powders to accompany Fang Yingwu and Hong Song, but they were not as good as Xiao Chun'er, but it was still a lively afternoon.
This little Chun'er was able to fascinate Xiang Chengxian, and she had several talents. For example, she was good at singing Wu folk songs, and she sang a few songs to entertain her during the dinner.
Fang Yingwu was dumbfounded when he heard it, his voice was melodious, but the lyrics
"My sister is born with a good figure. When my husband wants to be with me, my sister wants to seduce, and the probe is inserted inside. My sister is born like a flower, and my husband is like a cart when he eats me. My sister is born with charm, and it is impossible to make love on the pillow."
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My sister is born with oily skin, and she will steal from her lover when she meets him, just like a firewood burning everywhere; my sister is born with a white chest, and my lover can touch it without any harm; my sister is born with bright eyes, and there is no slave in the blacksmith shop.
Pliers. The steel of your family will be as hard as yours, but the stove of your slave will be as soft as cotton."
In a daze, Fang Yingwu regretted a little. Why didn't he study the art of ancient folk songs in his previous life? It seemed to be much more interesting than politics.
In the evening, the three of them went out happily, and met Master Zhao again in the front hall, whom they had met when they came in. Xiang Chengxian grabbed him again and said: "Master Zhao! Are you still unwilling to be accommodating? I'm not stingy, you want to
Thirty taels of silver is too high, and I can't afford it."
Mr. Zhao apologized and said with a smile: "It's not that the villain is so open-minded. It's really not easy to raise such a child. He also pointed out that she can earn back the capital. If it is cheap and sent to Xiang Daguan, then the little one will go to drink the northwest wind.
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Thirty taels is indeed too expensive. What kind of beauty can be worth thirty taels? This is either because she is unwilling to sell her, so she offers a sky-high price; or she is clearly trying to kill Mr. Xiang.
The two talked for a long time, but there was no result. Fang Yingwu was worried about Mr. Xiang. This man really didn't know how to negotiate prices.
He rushed forward impatiently and shouted to Mr. Zhao: "Forget about gossiping, your thirty taels are really not authentic. You are clearly trying to deceive our scholars who are ignorant!"
Mr. Zhao smiled and said, "Don't be too outrageous with what this young husband says. Isn't Xiao Chun'er authentic? Isn't her singing authentic? Or is her appearance not authentic enough?"
Fang Yingwu sneered and said: "You treat her like a treasure. I don't know how good she is at singing. But Wu Di has a lot of people who can sing folk songs. Do you need to find them from you? As for her appearance, you are the only one who doesn't.
A wise man should treat her as a treasure, and it would be right for him to marry her so that she can have children and raise a family.
It looks like her eyes are too thin and her eyebrows are a little light. She is not a prosperous husband. Minus 5 taels! Her skin is pale and may have hidden diseases. Minus 5 taels! She is not tall enough and her front and back are not round enough. She may have difficulty in childbearing. Minus 5 taels! It is estimated that she will be fine.
If you don’t know how to run a house, you’ll get another five taels off!
I’m not outstanding in every aspect, but you dare to ask for thirty taels for this kind of thing? Ten taels of silver is worth a lot of money, but it’s just for the sake of having a good voice!”
Mr. Zhao was ridiculed by Fang Yingwu and took two big steps back. He was speechless for a moment. He did not expect that there are such sharp masters among scholars.
Fang Yingwu sneered a few times, gathered momentum and was about to launch a new round of offensive. At this time, Master Xiang opened his mouth. Fang Yingwu was dissatisfied and said: "How can you talk like this? How can Xiao Chun'er be so unbearable? You are like this
The words are too harsh."
"Yes, Mr. Xiang, this is fair!" Mr. Zhao quickly gave a thumbs up and praised.
Hearing Young Master Xiang refute him, Fang Yingwu let out a sigh of relief. He was not afraid of opponents who were like gods, but only teammates who were like pigs. Young Master Xiang was really a teammate like a pig!
Upon seeing this, Hong Song quickly asked Xiang Chengxian and Fang Yingwu to leave. He knew that the talks would definitely fail today and he could not stay any longer.
After leaving the yard, Fang Yingwu complained: "Brother Xiang, why bother talking so much? If you didn't speak, I might have negotiated it for you."
Mr. Xiang also realized this and kept sighing.
The three of them continued walking forward, and when they arrived at the entrance of the alley, they saw three or five people blocking it from a distance. One of them, Fang Yingwu, knew him. He was one of Li Tixue's entourage and had been to him the day before yesterday.
, seems to be surnamed Wang, and the others are all handymen in the yamen and county schools.
Why are they here? Fang Yingwu just had a flash of doubt in his heart when he heard Secretary Wang shouting at them: "Tixue Yamen is here to supervise! Are you students and scholars? Please report your name quickly, and I will follow you."
Let’s take a walk!”
"It's broken. Although the Grand Master has closed the courtyard, someone from the Tixue Yamen still came to inspect. We bumped into each other! I'm afraid someone over there will recognize us and we won't be able to hide it." Hong Song whispered.
Xiang Chengxian was confident, "It doesn't matter. Now that I'm out, I've already made preparations. As long as the grand master doesn't come in person, there will be no problem."
Then he saw him step forward and said to Wang Shuban: "This gentleman has invited me. The three of you just passed by by chance and did not violate the school rules."
Secretary Wang chuckled and said, "Why do you need me to tell you what is happening in this alley by chance? I think you guys are just having fun with me!"
Xiang Chengxian secretly took out a piece of silver, threw it on the ground, and said again: "We are indeed passing by, and we hope to see it carefully."
Secretary Wang stopped talking, and the handyman next to him winked, signaling the three of them to leave quickly.
When Xiang Chengxian, Hong Song, and Fang Yingwu were about to leave, Secretary Wang suddenly spotted Fang Yingwu hiding behind Hong Song. He immediately raised his hand and shouted: "Wait! Isn't this friend Fang?"
Fang Yingwu had no choice but to appear from behind Young Master Hong.
Secretary Wang stared at Fang Yingwu for a few times, and then said with a proud smile: "You dare to linger on Huajie before the Taoist examination. It is a stain on the academic style, and you should be severely punished! You all follow me to the county to study, and report yourself to the great master. There will be punishment!”
Hong and Xiang, who thought everything was safe, were stunned. Fang Yingwu was indeed a subordinate killer. He had killed several people in the county government. Could it be that he had also unknowingly formed a relationship with the secretary of the Tixue government office? Already?
They are really bad teammates. Originally, the two of them could have passed the test, but they didn't expect to be dragged down by Fang Yingwu. How did little friend Fang have such a brain? Why did he offend the people of Tixue Yamen when he had nothing to do! (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature , the novel is better and updated faster!)