Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

In the prosperous capital city, most of the students in the Imperial College came from official families.

They have lived in a world of wealth and power since childhood, and have been exposed to the intrigues of officialdom and the glory of their families. Therefore, they all have a sense of innate superiority to a certain extent.

Most of them read not out of pure love for knowledge, but with clear political purposes.

What they really want is to make friends with the children of high-ranking officials and gain more resources and benefits for their families.

When the students of the Imperial Academy first heard that they were going to the north, a place of exile that was considered a barren land, they immediately complained.

"We are going to be sent to that remote and poor countryside!" A student in gorgeous brocade robes frowned, his face full of reluctance.

"That's right! We are living well in the capital, why should we go to the Jiuyou Palace?" Another student echoed, fanning the folding fan in his hand impatiently.

"I heard that place is very desolate. What is there worth going there?"

"Teacher, what a fool! He insisted on going to see Mr. Wenyuan and dragged us into suffering together."

"It's been a long journey, sleeping in the open air, it's really hard!"

Everyone was talking at once, complaining about the trip.

In their eyes, the North is a forgotten corner, which is a far cry from the prosperity and bustle of the capital.

The Jiuyou Palace they imagined must be dusty, with narrow streets, dilapidated houses and uncouth people.

I heard that the place is poor and backward, and many people there are hungry and poorly clothed. It seems like a barren and desolate place, and it is a disgrace to human civilization.

There was nothing interesting there, and even the dogs in the mansion wouldn't eat the food there.

"I think it's good enough for the scholars there to be able to recognize a few words. How can there be any stunningly talented young men? It's a joke!" said an obese student contemptuously.

"That's right. Those who graduated from our Imperial Academy are the real talents. What kind of knowledge can a person from this poor and remote place have?"

"And the local customs and practices are probably very vulgar. How can they be compared with those in the capital?"

Everyone complained along the way and followed the teacher on this long and arduous journey.

But what they don’t know is that this seemingly desolate land also has a unique cultural heritage and tenacious spiritual strength.

Those scholars whom they despise may have purity and persistence that they do not possess.

This journey will also leave a special memory in their lives, perhaps changing their once narrow cognition, or perhaps it will just become a topic of conversation for them to brag about in the future.

But no matter what, this page of Jiuyou Mansion has been slowly turned with their reluctant steps.

Along the way from the imperial capital to Jiuyou Mansion, they experienced the baptism of wind and rain, the ruggedness of the road, the simple food and accommodation, and the dissatisfaction in their hearts became more and more intense.

"This shabby place doesn't even have a decent inn. We've suffered so much along the way!"

"That's right. I can't eat or sleep well. When will this end?"

Finally, under the leadership of the Master, the students of the Imperial College arrived at Jiuyou Palace after going through untold hardships.

When they stood outside the gate of Jiuyou Prefecture and looked at the city wall that was obviously more magnificent than that of other prefectures, everyone could not help but look at each other, their eyes full of surprise and confusion.

In their imagination, the place of exile in Jiuyou Mansion should be a bleak scene with yellow sand all over the sky.

But the scene before him had nothing to do with the word "desolate".

"This... is this really the Jiuyou Palace?" A student couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Others also echoed, "That's not what the rumors say!"

The students couldn't help but burst into exclamations of admiration.

With full of curiosity and anticipation, they stepped into Jiuyou City.

As soon as they entered the city, the scene inside the city made these young men from the prosperous Kyoto open their eyes wide, and they could not believe what they saw.

Is this really the legendary place of exile that has suffered from war for years and where the people are living in misery?

The wide and clean streets are carefully paved with bluestone slabs, which glow slightly under the sunlight.

There are houses scattered on both sides of the street, some of which are quaint wooden structures, while others are made of bricks and stones, each with its own characteristics.

The streets are filled with the enthusiastic calls of vendors, one after another, and it is very lively.

"Fresh fruit, come and try it!"

“Freshly baked pastries, sweet and delicious!”

People's faces were filled with happiness. They did not seem embarrassed or panicked when seeing the students who were obviously dressed brighter and more luxuriously than they were. Instead, they smiled and nodded politely.

Street vendors even took the initiative to invite them to come to their shops to buy things.

"Sir, come and have a look at my little gadgets. They are all homemade and very exquisite!" a vendor selling handicrafts shouted enthusiastically.

"My dear young masters, please try the candied haws from my family. They are sour and sweet, guaranteed to be sweet to the heart!" The vendor selling candied haws was not to be outdone.

A student walked curiously to a stall selling jewelry, picked up an exquisite hairpin, and asked, "How much is this?"

The vendor smiled and replied, "Sir, if you like it, just give me five copper coins."

The student was surprised and asked, "So cheap? It would cost more than this in Kyoto."

The vendor said cheerfully: "Here we are, things are affordable and everyone can afford them."

The students walked around the city curiously, looking here and there, and were full of novelty about everything.

"This place is really unexpected. I thought it would be deserted, but it is so lively." A young man thought to himself.

"I thought the people here would be hostile to outsiders like us, but I didn't expect them to be so warm and friendly." Another student also sighed in his heart.

As they walked, they looked around curiously.

A cloth vendor pulled a student over and said, "Sir, look at these cloths. They are all new arrivals. Take some back for the women at home."

The student waved his hand generously: "Wrap it for me."

"okay!"

These children of noble families may not have seen such poor and desolate border towns, but when the Master was young, he had been to Jiuyou Mansion when he was traveling with his teacher. That was five years ago.

I didn't expect to see such a big change when I came here again. This prosperous scene is not much different from the towns around Kyoto.

The Master sighed silently in his heart: "This Jiuyou Prefecture is really different from what it used to be. In just five years, there have been such earth-shaking changes. This must be the result of the good governance of the local officials and the hard work of the people."

A student looked at the bustling crowd and said, "I always thought that Kyoto was the best, but now it seems that Jiuyou Mansion also has its own unique charm."

Another student thought to himself: "I must tell my family about the situation here when I go back, so that they can know that the North is not as bad as they imagined."

They continued to stroll in the city, feeling the atmosphere that was completely different from Kyoto, and the prejudice and arrogance in their hearts gradually dissipated without them noticing.

As the sun sets, the students end the day's stroll with full of curiosity and emotion.

They knew that this trip to Jiuyou Mansion would leave an unforgettable memory in their lives and also give them a new understanding of the world.