I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

The streets of the capital are still as prosperous as before.

The government’s notice was posted in the most conspicuous place.

There are only five days left until the palace examination, and for those candidates participating, time is undoubtedly running out.

From this we can see that most people study hard and strive to pass the exam.

But today Shen Ye did not stay in the mansion. Instead, he went out early, dressed up a little, and went to play in the downtown area.

His appearance quickly attracted the attention of the people nearby.

The little servant boy followed Shen Ye closely, never leaving his side.

Looking at the novel items around him, Shen Ye found them quite interesting. After strolling around for a while, he still had no intention of going back.

"Sir, aren't you going to stay in the mansion to review your lessons today?" asked the little servant boy.

Shen Ye's eyes were attracted by the bustling streets of the capital. He said calmly, "I have already memorized the test papers by heart. There is nothing to review. I just need to make sure that I don't make any mistakes in the palace examination. I will definitely get a good score."

Shen Ye was quite confident about the palace examination that was coming up. After all, in the provincial examination, his result was the first in the entire Yan State, far ahead of the second place. Naturally, he had the ability to be so proud.

"Young master has extraordinary talents, so he will naturally be able to pass the imperial examination. However, Prime Minister Jiang has sent people to remind him many times before that he must attach great importance to the palace examination." said the little servant.

Shen Ye was still walking forward slowly and said, "Of course I will focus on the palace examination, but Prime Minister Jiang also said that there is no need to spend all your time on reviewing. You also need to relax your body and mind at appropriate times."

Shen Ye now regards some of Jiang Zuo's words as truth.

"This capital city is really quite prosperous."

On the first day after arriving in the capital, Shen Ye was already nostalgic for the scene before him. It would be the best thing if he could stay in the capital and be an official in the future.

As he walked, Shen Ye's eyes were attracted by a place.

On the second floor, there were many girls dressed up in fancy clothes, waving their silk scarves, casting charming glances at Shen Ye, and muttering, "Handsome young man, do you want to come up and play with us?"

Shen Ye hesitated slightly, stopped where he was, and looked up at the group of heavily made-up women.

This time I came to Beijing, I naturally wanted to leave some good memories.

Thinking of that time, Shen Ye stepped forward and prepared to enter that brothel.

The little book boy behind him hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Hey, young master, you must not go to such a romantic place."

"As for the so-called talented man and beautiful woman, I am just going to go in and take a look, what's wrong with that?"

Shen Ye didn't care at all. He has always been a free and easy person and never cared about any complicated rules.

The book boy advised: "Now you are highly expected. Many people in the capital say that you will be the first number one scholar."

"so what?"

Shen Ye expressed his incomprehension.

The servant whispered, "If you go to these places of entertainment, you will be laughed at by others. For your future, you should be patient. Besides, Prime Minister Jiang has warned you not to go around in this capital city where all kinds of people are mixed up."

Hearing this, Shen Ye hesitated a little more. After thinking seriously for a moment, he patted his thigh and said, "Since it is Prime Minister Jiang who said so, it makes sense. Alas, I was so foolish that I almost fell for the temptation of wine and sex and betrayed Prime Minister Jiang's trust."

The little servant boy heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Shen Ye say this.

"Let's go."

Shen Ye finally did not go into that romantic place, and resisted the temptation at the last moment.

When walking to every street and alley, Shen Ye would stop for a while and try various new things one by one.

Half a day passed and it was already afternoon.

"Sir, it's getting late. We left home early in the morning. It's time to go back." The little servant boy advised.

But Shen Ye was still quite interested and said, "No hurry, let's go back before dark."

The little book boy had been with Shen Ye for a long time and knew Shen Ye's character. He couldn't help but dissuade him at this moment: "Sir, you can't stay any longer. You have been playing for half a day. It's time to go back and review to prepare for the palace examination in a few days. Don't let playing with things ruin your ambition."

"Hey, you little Six, you still remember to teach me a lesson."

Shen Ye was slightly displeased.

The little book boy said, "I am not here to teach you a lesson, I am just giving you some advice."

"No need to advise me." Shen Ye waved his hand and said, "This capital city is so big that it is impossible to visit it all in half a day. I naturally want to relax before the exam."

As he said that, he walked towards the other end of the alley again.

The little servant boy still followed Shen Ye closely, with a look of helplessness on his face.

Shen Ye's attention stayed on the mansions on both sides, and he said: "These buildings are quite antique, worthy of being the capital, they are full of historical heritage."

Having said that, Shen Ye continued to walk deeper.

The further you go inside, the darker and quieter it becomes.

There is no one around in this alley, who knows if a robber or thief will show up.

The little servant boy was quite worried and a little concerned, and followed Shen Ye closely.

What the two of them didn't know was that at this moment, someone was secretly observing Shen Ye in the corner...

"Slow down, sir."

The little servant boy continued walking, already feeling a little tired.

But Shen Ye was still quite interested, and even picked up the paper he carried with him, as well as a simple quill pen and ink, and began to sketch the ancient building.

"Sir, why don't you go first? This place seems a bit scary." The little servant boy whispered.

"Look at you, you have no courage. If you are afraid, then go back first."

Shen Ye's attention is still focused on his own paintings.

The little book boy had a grim look on his face, his eyes constantly scanning the dim alleys around him. He always felt that there seemed to be something hiding in the darkness.

Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps was heard.

"Sir, Sir, someone..."

The little book boy said in panic.

"So what if there's someone here? Don't be so surprised."

Shen Ye didn't care.

The little book boy's eyes began to look towards the dark corner.

Suddenly, the footsteps became more rapid.

Two people dressed strangely suddenly appeared in front of the little book boy.

"Master, let's go quickly."

The little servant boy immediately realized that something was wrong, and pulled the confused Shen Ye and ran to the back of the alley.

"what happened?"

Shen Ye hasn't reacted yet.

At this time, several men in black had appeared at the place where they were escaping, blocking their way.

At this moment, Shen Ye realized what was happening. In panic, he threw away the paper and pen in his hand and prepared to run behind him.

But behind them, there also appeared people dressed in black.

These people clearly have malicious intentions.

Their faces were covered and they held sharp knives in their hands.

"You, who are you..."

Shen Ye's tone was a little flustered.

At this moment, he no longer had the composure he had before.