Chen Zhongqian and others set out earlier, so it was easier to find a room and the price was higher, but they stayed in two very secluded rooms.
They stayed here for two days before meeting other people from Yonghe Town who came to take the exam. Lushan Ming and two other people from the academy came together, while Liu Xun came alone.
Chen Zhongda came up from downstairs and said, "I thought three cents was already very expensive, but today the price turned out to be four cents, and the room is not as good as ours."
Yue also stretched and said, "So, what were you two arguing with me about that day? You couldn't live here even if you wanted to."
Anyway, now that they are all settled, Chen Zhongda and Liu Zhaofei can accept Yue Ye's care with peace of mind. They will just have to contribute more if they have the opportunity in the future.
When the waiter brought the food, Chen Zhongda said again, "Liu Xun lived in an upper room. When he walked in, he said he wanted to go to the upper room. He really didn't treat the Du family's money as money. But I didn't expect that shopkeeper Du would still
You value him so much."
Yue also took the chopsticks and said, "There are so many things that you didn't expect. People's hearts are separated from each other, so it's better to meddle less with other people's affairs."
He can't forget Liu Xun's visit to a brothel, and he is so ruthless to his wife. The key is that all his food, accommodation, and expenses in these years have come from the Du family. He has never earned a single copper, and he doesn't know where it is.
Come with face.
Chen Zhongqian concentrated on sorting out the content that might be taken in the exam these days. In addition to eating and resting, they spent the rest of the time reviewing carefully and discussing together what questions should be answered.
Soon there was only one day left. Chen Zhongqian said, "Same as before, we won't read anymore. This day, we will adjust our mentality and do our best to achieve the best results."
Several people agreed in unison. They haven't even taken the exam yet. Chen Zhongda almost wanted to shed tears. After working hard for so many years, he finally got to this point.
They had been in the capital for several days, and except for the day they arrived, they had stayed in the inn. Since they wanted to rest on this day, let's go out for a walk.
They went downstairs and met several classmates from Yueshan Academy. Lushan Ming smiled and said, "Chen Zhongqian, this time I can finally compete seriously with you."
Chen Zhongqian nodded, "Well, let's compare."
Lushan Mingdao said, "I will beat you, I will definitely win the first prize."
"Then I wish you good luck." Chen Zhongqian smiled, "But if you lose, don't cry."
"How do you know I will lose to you?" Lu Shanming was unconvinced, "The exam hasn't even started yet."
Chen Zhongqian said, "I don't know, I'm just reminding you. Anyway, I won't cry if I lose to you."
Lushan Ming gritted his teeth and really wished he could take the exam now. Chen Zhongqian had been famous for too long.
Seeing that they were facing each other, the innkeeper said with a smile, "You two gentlemen are obviously talented and learned people at first sight. Why don't you bet in our inn. No matter you lose or win, just have fun."
Every spring, major inns, gambling houses, teahouses, and even restaurants and brothels in the capital will open betting betting. You can bet on whether you will enter the palace examination, you can bet on whether you will win the first grade, or you can bet on the specific ranking.
Lushan Ming looked at the board. There were already some names on it. He took out two taels of silver and said, "I, Lushan Ming, bet that I will win the first prize."
"Okay, Lu Langjun bets two taels!" the shopkeeper shouted with a smile.
Lu Shanming looked back at Chen Zhongqian, "What about you?"
"I don't gamble." Chen Zhongqian spread his hands, "I can't gamble even a penny."
Yue Ye smiled and said, "Then I'll take the pledge. I'll give Zhong Qian one armor and five taels of silver."
The shopkeeper recorded it again. No matter who loses or wins in the end, the inn will take a commission from it. The more people bet, the happier he will be. These two people are really generous today.
There were originally only the names of a few famous talents on the board, but two of them were suddenly added, and the bottom was still empty. It really looked a bit lonely.
In order to encourage Chen Zhongqian, Chen Zhongda and Liu Zhaofei each pledged one penny of silver on Chen Zhongqian's side. Several classmates who were good friends with Lushan Ming also pledged money on Lushan Ming. Now it seemed to be more lively.
When they got outside, Chen Zhongqian said, "Why do you need to spend this money? You don't have to be led by his nose."
Chen Zhongda said with a smile, "We are not gambling for money, we are just willing to do it for you. Besides, what if you really win the first prize? We can make some money back."
Chen Zhongqian smiled and said, "Then you might as well be against Lu Shanming. If he wins, you will make money. If I win, you will spend money to buy me and be happy."
"That's the truth." Liu Zhaofei clapped his hands, "It's a mistake, it's a mistake."
A few people walked forward for a while, and several carriages passed in front of them. Officials on both sides of the road separated the people, revealing a spacious road.
When the carriage passed by and the dust was flying, Chen Zhongqian couldn't help but cough a few times. Several other people were very concerned. They knew that he had lung disease and were afraid that it would attack at this time.
Seeing that he had slowed down, Yue Ye glanced in the direction where the carriage left, "Who is this? Such a big battle."
A young man who looked like a scholar next to him said, "You don't know this? You just came to the capital, right? This is Mr. Futai. Mr. Futai participated in the judgment of this scientific examination and rushed back to the capital."
Several people nodded. It turned out to be a senior official.
Thinking that their test papers might be judged by Mr. Futai, I suddenly thought it was quite interesting. I wonder what the final score will be.
They walked around outside and then went back. When they returned to the inn, they glanced at the board and saw that Chen Zhongda's name appeared on it, and they bet one hundred taels, and the bet was on the top fifty of the second class.
"Shopkeeper, what's going on?" Yue Ye asked curiously, this thing is too outrageous.
The shopkeeper said, "A quarter of an hour ago, a boy came to take care of the money. He said he would give the winning money to Mr. Chen. Do you know him?"
Yue Ye said, "Here is this boy. Which family does he belong to? Have you asked clearly?"
The shopkeeper looked at Chen Zhongda. He looked like a poor boy. He couldn't believe it. Who would pledge a hundred taels of silver to a poor scholar?
"I'm afraid the guest is trying to make fun of me." The shopkeeper shook his head, refusing to believe that the person in front of him was so valuable.
Yue Ye said, "Do I still want to show you the road guide? Tomorrow we will go to Gongyuan to take the exam. If we can't lie to you, just tell me which family I belong to."
"I don't know about that either." The shopkeeper looked at Chen Zhongda again, his attitude became better, "After the rankings are released, if Chen Langjun really gets into the top 50, he can naturally get his stake back by showing the voucher.
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Chen Zhongda is still confused now. What is going on? Who bet this money?