I am a winner with Chinese poetry

"It's okay, sir, you're too polite!" Gu Yunzhou bowed slightly to the square-faced official in a daze, then whispered to himself, "Bring in the wine." In just a moment, a rich and fragrant aroma of wine lingered and diffused in the air.

"That's it, that's the taste. Good wine, good wine, with a rich and mellow aroma. My friend, do you think such a fine wine really exists in the world? Or perhaps, if I delve into the art of making wine and reach the level of pure perfection, I might be able to refine the wine and enjoy it. That's it, that's it!"

The square-faced official closed his eyes slightly, sniffed the aroma of wine in the room with his nose twitching, and looked intoxicated. The joy and satisfaction on his face were almost overflowing.

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Gu Yunzhou muttered to himself. In his previous life, he only drank occasionally, and beer was the most common drink, so he really couldn't understand the emotions of the square-faced official. But now, seeing the square-faced official immersed in it, he couldn't help but feel curious.

"Thank you, my friend. I am so happy that I am in such a tense mood. To be honest, I have a great hobby in my life, which is to try all the fine wines in the world. I have never tasted the aroma of this almost magical wine in my life. It is a great regret in my life that I cannot drink such a fine wine. After I go back, I will study hard and I must drink this good wine in my lifetime!" The square-faced official said excitedly, his face flushed red, as if he had really drunk fine wine.

"Well, then I wish you all the best as soon as possible!" What else could Gu Yunzhou say? He could only bless the other party with a painful look on his face. It was the first time he saw someone studying poetry so hard just to have a drink after reaching the realm of great success. It turned out that there are many strange things in the world, and he was too narrow-minded.

After all the strangers had left, Gu Yunzhou slowly composed himself and went to check the wealth that seemed to have fallen from the sky with great joy.

The Emperor Beichen's reward was truly beyond his expectations. However, who wouldn't love this glittering sum of money? Just yesterday, he'd been racking his brains trying to figure out how to make money, only to have it arrive right here on his doorstep.

On the Tianxing Continent, the exchange rate for gold and silver was one tael of gold for one hundred taels of silver. In other words, the one hundred taels of gold bestowed by Emperor Beichen could be exchanged for ten thousand taels of silver. This temporarily solved his urgent need, freeing him from the worry of where to earn money. Emperor Beichen was truly a good man! Gu Yunzhou silently gave Emperor Beichen a "good man card" in his heart.

"Brother Yun, with so much gold, why don't you deposit it in a bank? I'm afraid it's not safe at home." As soon as they entered the hall, Qin Shi hurriedly grabbed her son's sleeve and whispered. She had never seen so much silver in her life, and at that moment, the scene before her seemed as if it were still a sea of ​​gold.

Sunlight streamed through the window lattice into the room. Gu Yunzhou paused for a moment before saying, "Okay, I'll have Yantai go with me to the bank later. It's really not very convenient at home." He looked around. His family was packed with old and young people. Although he possessed a certain literary aura, he was still a novice. It seemed he had to start looking for two reliable guards as soon as possible.

Qin looked at her son, her eyes full of pride: "My brother Yun is so amazing. Even the Emperor knows you and has rewarded you with so many things. If your father knew, he would be very happy." Her son was vigorous, filial and polite. Although he was born in an ordinary family, he was extremely intelligent and had become famous in Beichen at a young age.

Gu Yunzhou's gaze became distant, and he said slowly: "Mom, when we have time, let's go back to our hometown in Liuyun Town and repair the graves of dad and grandpa." The original owner's father and grandfather were not qualified to be buried in the Gu family's ancestral tomb. They could only be buried on the hillside far away from the Gu family's ancestral tomb, just like those impoverished disciples of the Gu family's side branches.

Qin was filled with joy, but she didn't want to delay her son's studies. Looking at the sun hanging high in the sky, she hurriedly urged him, "Alright, I won't delay your enrollment. Go to the Academy of Literature as soon as possible. We can discuss these matters when you have time."

Gu Yunzhou said goodbye to Qin and walked slowly towards the Academy of Literature. The Autumn Ceremony was about to be held. This would be a rare opportunity. He must participate and strive to get a good ranking.

Because according to rumors, the Taiye Lake has magical effects that can improve his cultivation. Although the effect of the Taiye Lake may not be obvious to those experienced Confucian scholars, it can be said to be a huge help to a novice Confucian scholar like Gu Yunzhou.

It's said that soaking in Taiye Lake overnight could directly advance one's cultivation to the next level. Of course, this only applies to those with lower cultivation levels like Gu Yunzhou. For higher-level Confucian scholars, the effect would likely be minimal. That's why it was offered as a reward by the Jinzhou County government. However, Taiye Lake remains a precious resource and worth a try.

In addition to the Taiye Lake, the most noteworthy thing is the Taiye Grass, which is a naturally formed earth-level cultural treasure that only appears occasionally in the Taiye Lake with a strong cultural atmosphere. Many high-level elixirs are made with it as the main material.

Taiye grass is extremely valuable; obtaining a single plant would undoubtedly be a huge fortune for Gu Yunzhou. However, it is extremely rare, only growing in specific environments and being scarce and difficult to find. Therefore, obtaining Taiye grass is no easy task, requiring both luck and strength.

"Hello, Junior Brother Gu!"

"Where are you from, Junior Brother Gu?"

"Junior Brother Gu, if this month's mission is difficult to complete, just let me know and I'll help you with some advice!"

"Brother Gu, we will hold a poetry reading at the Vanity Tea House in a few days. If you are free, you are welcome to come and join us anytime!"

Walking in the Academy of Literature, he was greeted by senior brothers and sisters everywhere. Ever since the last incident, Gu Yunzhou found that overnight, everyone seemed to have become more kind to him, and everyone smiled when they saw him.

Gu Yunzhou responded to each one of them, exchanging pleasantries and expressing gratitude when necessary. It was already half an incense stick of time when he finally returned to Class Ding 1's dormitory. He suddenly understood why those celebrities in his previous life always covered themselves up tightly when they went out. It seemed that being too famous was not always a good thing.

"Yunzhou, what's wrong? Your servant called you back in a hurry. Is everything okay?" The fat boy Xuanyunduo, who was sitting next to him, saw Gu Yunzhou walking into the school building and came over to ask with concern.

"Yes, Brother Gu, if there is anything Nanchu needs, you can tell us. We will not refuse as long as we can help!" The Cai sisters on both sides also asked with concern.