Tongzhou is a transportation hub and a very suitable place for rest.
Everyone met and discussed that it would be better to rest here for two days before setting off on the road.
Well, we are all made of flesh and blood, and it is true that we cannot bear the fatigue of this journey. We still need to rest when it is time to rest.
Besides, today is still a young year.
No one had any objections, so it was settled.
In order to save money, two people still share a room.
Oh, there are two beds in one room.
…
In a wing.
Qi Yu was standing by the window, looking at the people walking on the street, feeling filled with emotion.
Well, these people are all candidates who came to Beijing to take the exam. They came in groups, and then left in groups.
Very much.
Even before arriving in the capital, I felt the tremendous pressure brought by the imperial examination.
The competition is really too great.
For the imperial court, the imperial examination is like a weak water, only one scoop is taken. It is not about having too many talents, just enough.
Therefore, among the more than 10,000 candidates, only a hundred or so were admitted at most, which is still a very high proportion.
Cruel?
Isn’t this always the case?
"I said...why don't you eat?"
"Um?"
Qi Yu was startled, then realized that Yin Jun had already ordered a table of food and drinks and asked the store to bring them to the room.
It's a rare treat for this guy, why don't you eat?
But Yin Jun was thinking: He paid for it the last time he lived in a farmhouse, so I didn’t take advantage of him!
"eat!"
"Then just hang around and do it, come here!"
So, the two of them sat down.
Qi Yu smiled and said: "Well, we have known each other for such a long time. If I remember correctly, this is the first time you have invited me to dinner."
Yin Jun said indifferently: "You are overthinking it. From my point of view, it is nothing more than an extra pair of chopsticks..."
All right.
Qi Yu was not polite and sat down to eat.
However, Qi Yu still tasted a hint of envy and hatred in Yin Jun's tone. Presumably, he was still uncomfortable with the fact that he had become famous in the capital.
"Village man, come on, let's have a drink!"
"How about a deal? That's fine, I will reward you today and spend time with you..."
As soon as he finished speaking, bursts of firecrackers suddenly sounded in his ears.
Both of them were startled for a moment, and then they became thoughtful.
Yes, today is the New Year.
Qi Yu sighed quietly and couldn't help but look to the south outside the window...
I don’t know what’s going on at home now?
Have you cleaned the house?
Has it been submitted?
Who is going to worship the Kitchen God today?
Did Xiaotong secretly eat Stove Lord's crispy candy again? Is Qi Xiao still afraid of the sound of firecrackers?
How do you feel that the farther away we are, the more we miss you?
…
After being silent for a while, Yin Juncai sighed and said something somewhat incomprehensible: "Village man, thank you!"
no need thank me?
Taking the wrong medicine?
Qi Yu looked puzzled and asked: "I said, what are you thanking me for?"
Yin Jun straightened his face and said solemnly: "Let's put it this way, no matter who it is, as long as they offer advice and suggestions on the plan to fight against the Japanese, I will sincerely thank you." Then, he added: "Thank you for developing the Wolf Fang.
bamboo brush for utensils."
Just because of this?
What logic?
Qi Yu smacked his lips and said, "Did the Japanese pirates recruit you or offend you? Why do you hate them so much?"
"Oh, it's just some past events..." Yin Jun seemed a little frustrated. After hesitating for a while, he said, "I was once kidnapped by Japanese pirates..."
At this point, he suddenly stopped talking and did not continue.
That look seemed a little too painful to look back on.
However, Qi Yu still captured some information, and at the same time, he also remembered a past event.
I remember hearing my wife say that a few years ago, Yin Jun went to Lingnan, and later the news came back that he was dead. It was said that he encountered Japanese rebellion on his way back.
This is probably what he said.
It was precisely because of this incident that Liu Quan broke off her engagement with the Yin family, and she made such a huge mistake.
I just didn't expect that this guy was so lucky that he actually came back alive.
Qi Yu frowned and asked, "How did you escape later?"
Unexpectedly, when Yin Jun heard this, his face turned cold and he seemed very unhappy.
After a while, he looked slightly sullen and said angrily: "You are not allowed to ask about this matter again!"
"All right……"
"..."
Then, it became quiet, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was quite cold.
There was only the sound of chewing in the room.
In order to resolve the embarrassment, Yin Jun deliberately changed the topic: "I said, do you like eating meat that much?"
Qi Yu was startled, put down the chicken wings in his hand, and said with a smile: "I like braised chicken wings, the more the merrier!"
Yin Jun chuckled and said, "Eat less, I found you have gained weight again."
"I gain three kilograms during the festive season. Today is the New Year's Eve. How can I not replenish some fat and water?"
"Compared to last year, you weighed more than three pounds..."
"Let me do the math for you. New Year's Day, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival... won't these festivals add up to a lot?"
Yin Jun was startled: Okay!
…
After resting for a day, the group set out on the road.
As expected, the journey went smoothly without any accidents.
All the way north.
Finally, on the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, Qi Yu and his party arrived at the most beautiful place in Dafeng Kingdom - the capital!
Then line up to enter the city.
The entourage at the city gate is strict, and it seems that the law is very strict.
Yes, the New Year is approaching, and the public security situation is even worse than before.
In the city, there are many beautiful buildings everywhere, and the streets are busy with traffic, and it is very prosperous.
As the New Year is approaching, the market is more lively than before. There are storytellers and singers, performers, jugglers, monkey walkers, pot throwers, etc. The various entertainment activities are dazzling.
This is the capital city.
Although Qi Yu was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by the prosperity in front of him.
If we compare the previous Tongzhou with this place, it is like a small farmhouse compared with the Grand View Garden. There is a huge gap.
Although there was a lot of excitement in front of him, Qi Yu was not in the mood to appreciate it. There were still important things to do at the moment.
Where will you stay tonight?
The eight people stopped the car, got together, discussed it, and decided to separate and arrange their own affairs.
The reason why we went together all the way before was mainly for safety reasons. Now that we have arrived in the capital safely, of course we can disperse.
This place is at the feet of the Emperor and has the reputation of being the most benign place. There is absolutely no need to worry about security issues.
Therefore, there is no need to get together again. It is better for each of us to find a suitable place to stay based on our own family background.
Yin Jun said hello to Qi Yu and said goodbye and left, saying he was going to find relatives.
I remember hearing Liu Jincheng once say that Yin Jun had an uncle in the capital who was still a minor official. Looking at him like this, he probably went there and defected.
Once these people left, Qi Yu was the only one left.
Naturally, you need to find a place to settle down first.
But here, if you are not familiar with the place, who can you ask?
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw a small restaurant on the roadside. The sign was 'Fried liver and steamed buns'.