After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

Lu Xiuwen then realized that they were still outside, and looked around somewhat embarrassedly, revealing a slightly shy smile.

However, he didn't care too much about it; who wouldn't want to pass the exam!

He bowed to his teacher and said, "Teacher, I was impetuous!"

"It doesn't matter."

The man looked at him with a smile, not minding at all. Although Xiuwen was a little immature, he was pure of heart. With more experience, he might achieve great things in the future.

"It's getting late, let's go!"

Gu Liunian urged everyone to get on the carriage. Having just entered the city, everyone was excited and decided to get off the carriage to experience the prosperity of the capital. It was already close to noon, and they had not yet eaten. Moreover, they still needed to find a brokerage firm to rent a courtyard. They had a lot to do!

Everyone understood, so they didn't linger. After all, there would be plenty of time in the future to see the local customs and culture of the capital.

As for where to eat, on this first day in Beijing, we should naturally experience the renowned Zhuangyuanlou Restaurant.

They had planned this a long time ago!

Upon arriving at Zhuangyuanlou, the group stopped and saw a three-story building standing before them, with three imposing characters on a gilded plaque: Zhuangyuanlou.

Such skillful writing makes one marvel at what an exceptionally talented person the writer must be.

In fact, the person who made Zhuangyuanlou famous overnight was no ordinary person.

The name of this Zhuangyuan Tower comes from him.

Back then, this place was just a small restaurant called Liu's, which attracted many students to dine here because of its reasonable prices and delicious food.

The owners of the restaurant greatly respected scholars, so they treated all scholars who came to dine with great courtesy. Anyone who dined there could enjoy a 20% discount by composing a poem.

All the completed poems were carefully bound into books by the owner's family for future readers.

As a result, many poor students from other places gathered here. The owner not only did not drive them away, but also provided free hot water. Gradually, this place became a place for them to discuss their studies.

The writer of this character, Wen Tingzhu, was one of them. He came from a poor family and his father died early. His mother supported him and sent him to school by doing embroidery and washing clothes for others.

He lived up to his mother's expectations, passed the imperial examinations with flying colors, and finally arrived in the capital. Unfortunately, his travel expenses were almost exhausted, and he could only earn money by writing letters, storybooks, and plays.

He couldn't afford to stay in an inn, so he had to squeeze into the makeshift shacks set up by the scholars, and his only food consisted of steamed buns and pickled vegetables.

The existence of Liu's shop made him, for the first time in his life, shamelessly walk in, order only a pot of tea, but stay inside for most of the day.

While chatting with others, he was constantly worried that the seemingly kind shopkeeper might expose him and kick him out.

Fortunately, his fears did not come true.

The results were released in the blink of an eye, and his and his mother's hard work had not been in vain. When he saw the three neat characters "Wen Tingzhu" on the list, he felt a sense of relief, and something moistened his eyes.

Then came the imperial examination, where he was personally selected by the emperor as the top scholar. He rode through the streets on horseback, attended a banquet at the Imperial Academy, and enjoyed immense prestige!

He returned to Liu's place, which was as bustling as ever.

He found the shopkeeper and bowed deeply.