Peerless Young Master

When Li Xuan first saw the world-famous capital, the number one city in the world, Junluo City, he was shocked.

The towering city wall, like a giant dragon, stretches between heaven and earth; the city wall is made of bluestone and has experienced erosion from wind and rain, but it is still as strong as before, and every brick and tile reveals the weight of history.

Standing at the foot of the city wall, a heavy sense of history hit Li Xuan in the face. He couldn't help but hold his breath, feeling as small as an ant.

On the city walls, flags fluttered in the wind, as if each flag was telling the story of past glory and honor.

"Shocked, right? This is my first time in the capital, and just like you, I've never seen such a majestic city wall. Even now, I can't penetrate it with a single blow."

The evil spirit looked at Jun Luocheng, and a hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, five or six years have passed in a flash.

Then, the two of them walked in. They saw the abrupt eaves, the flags flying high, and the endless stream of people, all with happy smiles on their faces.

This is a recognition of the country from the bottom of one's heart, a sincere submission to the Dahua Dynasty, and a pride in being able to live here.

"It's worthy of being the capital. This prosperity and grandeur surpasses all the places I've been to before."

"I have traveled to many places, and in terms of prosperity, scenery, and outstanding people, no place can compare with the capital.

The talented people in Chenlin Academy, even the top ten, can be found everywhere. If you pick up a brick from the roadside and throw it at a scholar, they might all be talented people.

Throughout history, the capital city has always been the most advanced place in politics, culture, economy and military. Because of the imperial examination, scholars from all over the country would come here for the final competition.

This also created an extraordinary scene of a gathering of cultural talents and heroes in the capital.

It can be said that what Junluo City lacks the least is talented people. No matter where a gifted person comes from, he will become ordinary when he comes here.

"The capital's reputation is known throughout the world. Living in another place, I think about it day and night, but when I finally get here, I feel lost." Li Xuan sighed slightly, standing in the bustling street, not knowing where to go next.

"Aren't you going to see Youmeng?" Mo Ling remembered that Youmeng was in Junluo City, but she didn't know where she was.

Li Xuan raised his eyebrows: "She did tell me that she lives in the capital, but she didn't tell me the specific location and identity. You know her, so do you know where she is?"

"I don't know either," the demon shook his head.

"Forget it, we're all here anyway, we'll meet sooner or later. I've been walking for so long and I'm a little hungry, let's go find a place to eat something first."

Not long after, the two came to a medium-sized restaurant. After all, this was the capital, a place of extravagance and decadence, and they didn't have much money in their pockets.

"Waiter, bring a few servings of your signature dishes and a pot of hot tea." The two found a clean table and sat down.

"Judging from your accents, you two guests are from other places. Why don't you try our specialty? No one who has tried it says it's bad," the waiter introduced enthusiastically.

“Okay, one for me.”

A moment later, the servant brought a half-hot pot and placed it on the table. He also placed an iron rack on the side of the table with a hook extending down.

Place the hot pot on the hook and put some charcoal underneath so that the bottom of the hot pot just covers the iron basin where the charcoal is placed.

Finally, five small plates with vegetables and meat were placed around the hot pot.

Looking at this scene, Li Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly, it looked so familiar, and then asked the servant: "Waiter, what is this thing called?"

"Sir, this is called hot pot. It appeared in the capital before the New Year and is very popular, especially in winter.

"These side dishes, add them into the soup after it boils, and then you just need to count to thirty and you can eat it," the servant introduced.

Li Xuan nodded, then pointed at the hot pot with his chopsticks and tasted it. He found that it tasted good, even better than the hot pot he had made at the Lin family before.

Of course, this is normal.

Junluo City is the capital after all, and many seasonings that are not available in small places are available here. Moreover, those who can be chefs here must have good skills.

"What's wrong? Do you think it tastes better than what you made?" asked the demon spirit.

"Nothing much, just very similar to what I made before, but with a little difference in taste."

Li Xuan didn't think much about it. There were countless talented people in the world, so it was normal for someone to make hot pot. After all, this thing required almost no skill.

He put aside the unreliable thoughts in his mind, waited until the hot pot boiled, put the ingredients in, dipped them in the sauce, and started eating.

The demon spirit followed suit. When the passionate and unrestrained taste burst out in her mouth, her eyes became full of moons. It was simply too delicious.

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Qingsong Garden is a famous private garden in the capital. It has beautiful scenery and many rare flowers, plants and trees. Those who can enter and exit here are all superior people.

In the Qingsong Garden, green bamboos sway gently, and a cobblestone path winds its way. On both sides are various rare flowers, red as fire, deep blue, and pure white. They sway gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of fragrance, which is refreshing.

There is a green pond in the garden, with several water lilies blooming quietly in the pond, which is extremely beautiful.

Occasionally, one or two koi fish jump out of the water, splashing a few drops of water, and then quickly dive into the water, stirring up ripples.

In the distance, an exquisite pavilion stands on the rockery, with flying eaves and pointed corners, and an antique style. Through the gauze curtains, one can vaguely see a figure swaying inside.

In the pavilion, there were two men and two women sitting, all dressed in silk, looking very noble.

"Miss Youmeng, do you like this?" A man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a strong scholarly air between his brows, asked gently.

This man's name was Mo Rushi, and he was a famous talent in the capital.

You Meng looked at a fan placed on a stand. It was oval in shape, with two mandarin ducks embroidered on it. They looked so lifelike, as if they were alive.

"This item is too valuable. How can Youmeng afford it?"

Beside her, there was another beautiful woman named Huanxi. They were both top courtesans. They said with a smile:

"Sister Youmeng, this is a gift from Mr. Mo. If you don't accept it, Mr. Mo will be heartbroken. This is priceless Suzhou embroidery. You are lucky, unlike me, who is insignificant and no one has ever given me such a precious thing."

"Suzhou embroidery is the best in the world. For this fan, Brother Mo had someone prepare it a year and a half in advance. His sincerity is the envy of others," said another man.

Mo Rushi said calmly, "Don't listen to them. This is a gift from a friend of mine. It's useless to me, so I thought of giving it to Miss Youmeng.

Miss Youmeng, take a closer look, there are other surprises."

Another surprise?

Youmeng took the fan and gently stroked the fan surface with her hand. It didn't look like it was embroidered at all, but rather like it was painted. It was worthy of being the best Suzhou embroidery in the world.

Just this fan costs at least ten thousand taels of silver.

You Meng turned the fan over, and saw two mandarin ducks standing mouth to mouth behind it, which surprised her a little. Then she turned it over again, and the two mandarin ducks were standing together, but not mouth to mouth.

"This is... two-faced."

"That's right," Mo Rushi explained, "This is the most advanced needlework in Suzhou embroidery. It's double-sided embroidery. It looks one way when you look at the front, and another way when you look at the back."

"Suzhou embroidery is truly the best in the world," You Meng was shocked. She knew a little about needlework, but it was extremely difficult to embroider this kind of work.

"I accept Mr. Mo's kindness, but this item is too valuable. I dare not accept it."