In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Chen Ruotong stayed at the post station for three days and three nights, and walked around a few times during that time. She only saw officers and soldiers on horseback going to and from the post station, but she didn't see the imperial envoy and Zhang Tongpan coming out, so she didn't know how things were going. She was a little anxious, afraid that things would change, and that the imperial envoy would not do anything, and the box of account books would be handed in in vain. So she decided to go to Zhang Yishun to get the news.

Chen Ruotong hired a carriage and returned to West Street to look for Zhang Yishun at the pawnshop, but Zhang Yishun was not there and had gone to the government office. She ran into Zhang Yishun at the gate of the government office again. The examination hall was closed today and there were no candidates. The first exam had already been completed. The second exam would be held tomorrow, so there were not many people around.

Chen Ruotong waited for the whole morning. At noon, Zhang Yishun came out of the government office and saw Chen Ruotong at a glance. Zhang Yishun looked tired and said, "Brother Chen, are you waiting for me here? Hey, you are dressed like this, I can't recognize you without a closer look."

Chen Ruotong was dressed in a black shorts outfit, looking clean, neat and capable.

"Yes, Brother Zhang, I'm anxious to leave the city, so I came here to ask when the city gates will open. Many people are also discussing this matter. If the city gates are not opened, it will not be convenient for people to travel!" Chen Ruotong said helplessly.

"Brother, I'm very hungry. Let's go and talk while we eat." Zhang Yishun took Chen Ruotong into the private room on the second floor of Baiweilou.

Four dishes and a pot of wine were served. "Brother, eat a few bites first to fill your stomach. I'm so hungry. I've been so busy these past two days that I haven't had a meal." Zhang Yishun said as he ate.

"Brother Zhang, please eat slowly, don't choke!" Chen Ruotong said with a faint smile.

"Brother Chen, let me tell you, you can leave the city after the case is closed tomorrow. If we weren't worried about affecting the candidates, the case should have been closed today. If you have nothing to do tomorrow, you can come to the yamen to attend the trial, but you have to come early, as there will be a lot of people attending the trial tomorrow." Zhang Yishun said after taking a sip of wine.

"Oh, have you found all the evidence?" Chen Ruotong said happily.

"Well, everything is ready, and there are unexpected gains. According to inside information, the chivalrous thief Jia Fei helped a lot. The night before yesterday, a large box suddenly appeared at the door of the post station, falling silently from the sky. If it wasn't the chivalrous thief Jia Fei who did it, who else could it be? Who has such ability? He comes and goes without a trace, how could one person move such a large box? But there are no wheel tracks in front of the door, no traces at all. If it wasn't him, who else could it be?" Chen Yishun said exaggeratedly with his eyes wide open.

"Is this chivalrous thief Jia Fei so powerful? He did a good thing for the people! So what does Jia Fei look like?" Chen Ruotong echoed.

"Why is he so mysterious? No one knows what he looks like. Some say he is big and strong, some say he is beautiful, some say he looks like an immortal, and some say he is a gorgeous woman. Haha, there are many different opinions, but they are all guesses. No one has ever seen his true face."

"I really want to meet this righteous hero!" Chen Ruotong said admiringly.

"Yes, Zhang also wants to meet him, hahaha..." Zhang Yishun drank the wine in the glass and laughed heartily.

"Come on, Brother Chen, let's drink and eat. This is all I can say to you, Brother Chen. I can't say anything else. Do you understand?"

"I understand, I understand. Come on, let me offer a glass of wine to Brother Zhang!" Chen Ruotong immediately stood up and bent down to offer a glass of wine to Zhang Yishun.

After having a good meal and a good drink, Chen Ruotong went downstairs to pay the bill. The two taels of silver were well worth it.

Zhang Yishun shook his head and laughed, "Brother Chen, you little rascal, don't do this again next time!"

"Hey, Brother Zhang, why are you being so polite to me? I'll need your care in the future, so just don't think I'm a bother." Chen Ruotong looked sincere.

"What are you talking about, Brother Chen? It's not a trouble, it's not a trouble. If you have any problems in the future, just come to me. As long as I, Zhang, can do it, I will never refuse!" Zhang Yishun patted his chest and said solemnly.

Chen Ruotong sent Zhang Yishun to the gate of the government office, and then she walked home happily. When she passed by Pinmozhai, she went in to take a look. She had to buy some pens, ink, paper and inkstone to bring back for the children at home. The craftsmanship of ancient rice paper and modern rice paper is still far behind, so the ones in the space cannot be used, and can only be bought.

She bought two rolls of rice paper, five large and small brushes, two high-quality inkstones and a box of ink sticks, spending eighteen taels of money. Studying is indeed expensive, and most people really can't afford it!

The waiter at Pinmozhai put the things that Chen Ruotong bought into a wheelbarrow and followed her to Chen's house.

Old man Zhao was clearing the weeds under the willow tree outside the courtyard wall. When he saw Chen Ruotong, he immediately went to greet her and said happily, "Young Master, you're back. Come in quickly!"

Chen Ruotong looked up and saw the words "Chen's Residence" on the crossbeam of the gate and said with a smile: "The handwriting is good. Was it written by Mr. Qiao?"

"Yes, sir."

The three of them came to Qiao Zien's room. Old Man Zhao and the waiter put the things they bought on the desk and left.

"Brother Guchuan, you didn't go to Anyang Prefecture? Did something happen?" Qiao Zien asked puzzledly.

"Well, there was a small problem. Let's go again in a few days! It's been more than half a month. How is your leg now?" Chen Ruotong said while sitting on the chair in front of the desk.

"I'm almost well now. I don't need a cane anymore, but I walk a little slower now." Qiao Zien said shyly.

"Didn't the doctor say it would take three months to recover? You've recovered pretty quickly!"

"I have a fractured bone, not a broken bone. Besides, I drink bone soup and fish soup every day, so how can I get better quickly? I have gained weight in the past few days. I am really enjoying myself here with Brother Guchuan!" Qiao Zien lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Why are you still shy? You're like a little girl!" Chen Ruotong teased her with a smile. This kid is so funny!

Qiao Zien blushed and stopped talking to her, sitting at the desk and writing.

"What are you writing? A storybook?" Chen Ruotong picked up a piece of rice paper and looked at it. The handwriting was beautiful and strong. It didn't look like the handwriting of a timid teenager. The handwriting was mature and the author must have put a lot of effort into it.

The word "Jia Fei" caught Chen Ruotong's eye. She stood up suddenly and asked seriously, "Is Jia Fei a character you created, or does he really exist in the world?"

Qiao Zien was caught off guard by the question, and was stunned for a moment before answering, "Brother Guchuan, what's wrong? Jia Fei is a chivalrous thief I created. He is a righteous man who robs the rich to help the poor, punishes corrupt officials, and eliminates harm for the people. He is a great hero in the hearts of the people. As for whether this person really exists in the world, I don't know. It's just that when I was a child, I heard Qiao Bo tell me the story of this person. It was also inspired by this person's story that I wrote this storybook. Is there anything wrong with it?"

Chen Ruotong smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with that. Very good, very good! Brother Zien's storybook must be very popular, right?"

"Well, it's selling well in the bookstore and it's about to be finished. If you're interested, Brother Guchuan, you can take a look." Qiao Zien looked at her expectantly.

"it is good!"

Haha, it turns out that Jia Fei is basically a fictional character. Everyone believes that he stole Wang Yuanwai's property, but it's just a rumor, and the truth is mixed with lies. Everyone just believes what they want, and it doesn't matter whether it's true or not.

The truth is: when the false is made to appear true, the true becomes false; when the non-existent is made to appear existent, the existent becomes non-existent.

Jia Fei--Fake

Haha, Jia Fei, you take the blame for this!

Jia Fei said he felt wronged: The blame is too big for me to bear alone.