I don't think I'll survive this year

As Chunwei approached, the capital city was obviously much more lively than in the past. Walking on the bluestone road of the main street, one could hear conversations in various local dialects coming from around.

Ji Huaizhi sat on the second floor of a tea shop, resting his chest on one hand, looking down at the people coming and going below.

In the eyes of others, this boy is just in a daze.However, the world in Ji Huaizhi's eyes is a bit different from others. His eyes fell on the passers-by who looked like scholars, and he looked at the virtual frame gradually floating around them, and silently remembered the attribute values ​​​​of these people in his heart.

Yesterday, Ji Huaizhi thought for a long time, and in the end he still felt that he couldn't sit still, he should do something to save it, as for what to do... Ji Huaizhi didn't have much idea.

It was no use staying in the palace, so he slipped out again.This time, I didn't go to Dingxianglou, which I usually go to. Instead, I randomly found a tea shop that looked lively, and sat at a seat by the window.

The breeze gently brushed against his cheeks with a touch of coolness, and Ji Huaizhi couldn't help squinting his eyes slightly because of the comfort, and his mood also improved inexplicably.

With a touch of emotion, he said to Zhang Shu, who was standing behind him and refused to sit down: "Time is really terrible..." A group of scholars whose loyalty is worth around [-] have been ground into loyalty. Old fritters in official circles around forty.

Zhang Shu didn't know why the master suddenly made such an exclamation, and he was not as eloquent as Li Fu, so he just nodded in agreement, and replied in a deep voice: "Yes."

Ji Huaizhi just said casually, and didn't expect to get any response, so after hearing Zhang Shu's response, he turned his eyes back to the street.

Suddenly, Ji Huaizhi's eyes showed a little surprise. After ten years, he saw the three-digit attribute value for the second time, although he was used to not looking at the first two items in the attribute value.But since he noticed it, Ji Huaizhi was still a little concerned, so he inevitably took a few more glances.

The young man was walking forward with his friends, looking in the direction, it seemed that he also wanted to come to the tea shop where Ji Huai stayed.

Probably because Ji Huaizhi had been staring at him for a long time, the young man also noticed the gaze falling on him, he looked up and found that it was a strange young man, with exquisite appearance and well-dressed clothes, he probably belonged to some young master.Thinking this way, the young man nodded politely, and smiled at Ji Huai from a distance.

Ji Huaizhi didn't expect the young man to raise his head suddenly, he was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and smiled at the young man.

"Changsi, do you know each other?" The young man's friend noticed the interaction between the two and asked in a low voice.

Chen Changsi shook his head slightly, and replied, "I don't recognize this person."

The person who asked the question was obviously of a chic temperament. He patted Chen Changsi on the back and said with a smile: "It is fate to meet each other. Besides, we have already said hello, so how can we say we don't know each other?  … Let's go up and have a look."

As he spoke, he led the young man upstairs.

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After introducing each other, Ji Huaizhi and the others became acquainted formally: they are both Juren who came to Beijing to take part in the examination, they are from the same hometown, and they are from Changzhou.

"Brother Huai is from the capital?" The person who spoke was Zhao Chengwen, who was the one who forcibly dragged Chen Changsi upstairs.Although he is a literati, his demeanor is somewhat carefree.

Seeing that Ji Huaizhi nodded yes, he smiled again: "It can be regarded as meeting a knowledgeable person... Everyone says that the capital city is the most prosperous place in the world. When we first arrived here, we were like farm slaves, and we were a little confused for a while. I'm out of ideas. Little brother, can you tell us which is the most lively place in Beijing, so we can go and have a look, and it won't be a waste of time."

If the two of them really planned to discuss with him the Four Books and Five Classics, Poems and Poems, Ji Huaizhi might not be able to chat with them.However, when it comes to the amusement parks in Beijing, Ji Huaizhi can still rely on his first half of his dandy life to talk to them a little more.

"The two elder brothers are both extraordinary in appearance. They must be people with great fortune. Why should they be so self-effacing... But the younger brother is still somewhat familiar with the boundaries of this capital city."

Ji Huaizhi just wanted to enumerate the lively and interesting places in the capital, but suddenly realized that these two are candidates for the Spring Festival, what does this mean?

——Chunwei in the capital only comes once every three years, and those who can come to participate are all those who have gone through many selections and passed the exam... That is to say, these two people are the entire Great Wei, and the college entrance examination is held every three years Here, the true learner who was admitted to the top three thousand.

Moreover, there is no age limit for the exam.Ji Huai looked straight at them, and they were at most in their early 20s. The four big words "young talents" hang brightly on their heads.

These are the pillars of the future Great Wei, and they cannot be taught badly by him.At that moment, Ji Huai intuitively felt that he was burdened with a heavy sense of mission.

He thought hard for a while before continuing: "...there is a mansion in the south of the city named 'Zize'*, which is owned by... the Marquis of Shouyang, who always likes talented young people very much. , this mansion is used by him to entertain literati. No matter who comes, as long as they can answer a question, they can enter. It seems to be a lively place. If you brothers are interested, you can go and have a look..."

Ji Huaizhi really doesn't know much about this kind of "elegance".

As for this Zi Ze Mansion, the reason why he knew about it was because its owner, Shouyang Hou, was the son-in-law of the first emperor's sister, Princess Shouyang, and Ji Huaizhi's uncle.

Although Princess Shouyang was not the same mother and sister of the first emperor, she was very much liked by the first queen mother, and she often went to the palace to sit and sit. Even Ji Huaizhi was a little familiar with her, and knew a little bit about her husband's family—— It was really only a few points, he vaguely remembered that this Shouyang Hou seemed to have an account, but... when he opened his mouth, he found that he really couldn't remember...

Is it Lin'an or Linchuan?Anyway, it's a place name.

In case of mistakes, Ji Huaizhi still chose the more conservative title of "Shouyanghou".

Over there, although Zhao Chengwen felt that Ji Huaizhi's description was inexplicably familiar, he didn't think too much about it, and responded with a smile: "I think this Marquis is also a very romantic person..."

He was about to continue, but he was kicked suddenly, Zhao Chengwen immediately stopped talking, and Chen Changsi took over the conversation quite naturally: "Such a grand event really makes me yearn for it, and I would like to thank little brother Huai pointed out."

Ji Huaizhi naturally repeated: "Brother Chen, you don't have to be so polite."

Afterwards, Ji Huaizhi told them about several places to enjoy the scenery in and around the capital.Both of them are well-educated people. Although Zhao Chengwen looks rough on the surface, he has a very measured manner in his speech. After such a conversation, it is quite pleasant.

It wasn't until it was getting late, thinking that if he didn't go back to the palace, he might be found out, Ji Huaizhi reluctantly confessed his guilt and got up, saying goodbye to them.

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After seeing off Ji Huaizhi, Zhao and Chen took a look at the sky, and they didn't intend to continue shopping, but turned around and walked towards the inn.

On the way, Zhao Chengwen said with emotion: "This little brother Huai looks young, but he is really knowledgeable. Having a chat with him really makes people feel enlightened. From this point of view, I am really waiting for you." It is many years older than him."

Chen Changsi also smiled, and replied: "The capital is where the aura of a king is, and all capable people in the world gather here. It is this kind of place that can produce such young talents."

The two were a little emotional, and Zhao Chengwen suddenly thought of Chen Changsi's kick that kicked him earlier, and couldn't help but said, "Speaking of which, I didn't say anything wrong just now. Why don't you let me continue?"

After being reminded by him, Chen Changsi remembered the previous incident, and he glanced at Zhao Chengwen, "I don't know, when did you grow up and start to judge Mr. Lintong?"

Zhao Chengwen let out a "hiss", stopped in his footsteps, and stood where he was, his face changing back and forth.After a long time, he raised his steps again and caught up with Chen Changsi who had passed him by a certain distance, and sighed with a wry smile: "This little brother Huai really thinks highly of me."

Mr. Lintong is a great Confucianist in the world, with high morals and high prestige. He gave lectures at Jianglu Academy in his early years, and he taught many disciples, but this gentleman has never formally accepted disciples.

There are quite a lot of people who want to be Mr. Lintong's personal disciples, but Mr. Lintong can only ask one question, and let the visitors retreat.Over time, there was a rumor that "those who can answer one question of the master can enter his door".

Regarding this rumor, Mr. Lintong neither denied nor admitted it.For those who came to ask for advice, the old gentleman gave advice as always; but for those who asked to get started, the old gentleman still made people quit after a single question.

Zhao Chengwen sighed for a while, and suddenly realized that something was wrong, he turned his head closer to Chen Changsi, lowered his voice, and asked quietly: "How do you know that this Marquis of Shouyang belongs to Mr. Lintong?"

Although he felt a little familiar when he heard the little brother Huaizhi just now, but according to Chen Changsi's tone, he was obviously very sure about it...

For this head that suddenly approached, Chen Changsi's reaction was to take a step back, push the person away, and said angrily, "Guess."

Zhao Chengwen also realized something, and moved away from Chen Changsi a little embarrassingly, and muttered in a low voice, "You're being poor again now..."

Chen Changsi didn't hear what he said clearly, but he also guessed a little bit, and looked over lightly, Zhao Chengwen immediately shut his mouth and didn't continue talking, but his eyes became extremely complicated for a moment.

However, after a while, he returned to his usual look, and continued to ask, "Then you have to tell me, how did you guess?"

Chen Changsi was not really angry, he thought for a while and said concisely: "Mr. Nanchuan and Mr. Lintong are old acquaintances."

Hearing the name "Mr. Nanchuan", Zhao Chengwen's face froze, feeling a dull pain in his left palm, and after a long silence, he sighed bitterly, "...that's it." After all, he didn't want to continue asking for details.

The author has something to say: *Zize, borrow the other name of "Golden Valley Garden"...because the author is really useless.