Chapter 0135 Tribute Store

On a cloudy day, it may be snow outside, but in the imperial capital, it falls rain and is not cold. In the streets and alleys, there are lanterns along the steps.

As guests come in and out, umbrellas of various shapes and sizes occasionally gather and bloom in the rain, listening to greetings, discussions, and the laughter of ordinary citizens.

Ye Qing led two young girls, and Fu Chengshan's trip was considered simple. He also brought four maids and guards, and the group slowly walked down the stairs, enjoying the night market atmosphere.

Remembering the joy of the youth, the lights of the night rise up to the Cloud Tower

When it rains, the business of the artists in the teahouse slows down a lot, but there are more people in the tavern. Even in the imperial capital, drinking and dining are still better than drinking tea during this season

Fu Chengshan's demeanor was calm, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes. He stared blankly, apparently moved by the scene and recalling the past here.

After a long silence, Fu Chengshan suddenly woke up and said, "Yunlou is the top selling gold cave in the city, with wine, color, art, and culture all in one place. Brother Ye is young and charming, you can go and take a look

This wine is truly exquisite, its color is truly beautiful, its art is truly top-notch, and its culture is truly refined, all of which are of the highest level in the imperial capital.

Ye Qing knew he was reminiscing about the past and smiled, saying, "Tianjing Chunlu is not available elsewhere. We still need to buy a few bottles to go back, as long as we have them

Tianjing Chunlu is brewed by Yuquan in the imperial capital Xishan, and is used for banquets held at ministerial and internal levels.

Fu Chengshan smiled and said, "Although the spring dew in Tianjing is good and unique, it may not necessarily be the best in the world. These three wonders of color, art, and culture may not be found elsewhere

Ye Qing smiled and didn't say much, just listening to the clamor of drinking and laughing. The brothel was filled with strings of silk and bamboo orchestra, and clear and gentle singing could be heard from time to time, swaying in the street with the wind.

I felt my arm leaning towards me, plump and familiar, with a faint fragrance and a subtle presence. I didn't need to look at it to know it was Jiang Zinan. It was a bit funny and warm in my heart, and I couldn't help but think of Qianqian secretly instructing Zhou Ling - the wildflowers on the roadside are not clean, don't let Gongzi pick them.

I can hear the black lines filling my mind.

This lunar eclipse is causing a faint tremor in the world. Many people who want to wait for a few years to enter the capital for the exam have already taken action. In the past, there were three thousand candidates, but this time there may be seven thousand. "Ye Qing pondered for a moment and gazed into the distance." My resources are not yet abundant, and this time the youth rankings are twice as intense. How dare I be distracted

Half true, half false, casually spoke, comforting the green silk behind her.

Half hugged in public, Jiang Zinan blushed and dared not look at Zhou Ling. He lowered his head deeply.

Fu Chengshan smiled knowingly and stopped talking about Feng Yue. After hearing these words, he also tightened his lips and spoke for a long time before saying, "Yes, this time the heroes of the world are gathered here. I'm afraid

Both of them were indifferent, but soon arrived at a tribute shop near the lake.

When facing the lake tribute shop, the rain was light, and six big lanterns were hung under the eaves of the front door. Looking up, the building was seven stories high. The rain looked like clouds or fog in the light. White Marble steps and carved jade railings had a faint aura.

Ye Qing was unaware of his past life, but at this time, his knowledge was profound, and he knew that it was connected to the underground spiritual veins, but it was an auspicious place.

There is a pavilion under the stage as a post, guarded by four horizontal guards in front of the hall. The two of them presented dragon patterned jade plaques and went in with their respective household servants.

The several tribute buildings in the city are actually imperial properties, and the shopkeepers cannot use court officials, but not merchants. They are all nominally held by female officials of different ranks, and generally do not come forward. Only the deacons are responsible for daily affairs, which belongs to the lower ranking official positions.

At this moment, a middle-aged butler greeted them with a smile and led the two of them upstairs to see the house. The service attitude was still very good, but after two terms, Fu Chengshan still didn't know the secret. He waved his hand and said, "Don't take out these pigeon cages to show your eyes. We are all here with people, is there still an empty courtyard

Yes, yes, you two are not late, and there are more than ten courtyards... "The middle-aged steward smiled and squinted, not mentioning the free room again:" The entire Gonghu Lake is an imperial property with excellent feng shui. Which side of the lake do you want to rent, sir

Fu Chengshan ignored it and explained to Ye Qing with a smile, "Gonglou was built in the early years of the founding of the dynasty. Considering the exhaustion of the world and the poverty of the people, we have specially set up free rooms, only one room

If it's just one person now, we have many people and we want to stay for a long time. Should we rent a quiet courtyard... and it's convenient for gatherings... Brother Ye, do you already know

Jiang Zinan and Zhou Ling exchanged a glance and remembered Ye Qing saying, "You'll know when you see it

As they looked together, they saw Ye Qing smiling and not explaining, "Just follow Brother Fu's arrangement

Okay. "Fu Chengshan didn't think much and casually ordered," Take us over to take a look at these courtyards

The steward has raised the lantern and said, "Please, both of you, be careful of the slippery road in the rain

After browsing through them, they were mostly good. Based on comprehensive opinions, we finally chose two small courtyards in the neighbors of Huxi, which are decorated elegantly, dust-free, and have study rooms.

Three hundred taels of silver per month, including basic meals. If you want to have a banquet, you must pay extra.

Ye Qing quickly paid 600 taels and rented it for two months.

Just finished the ceremony and the rain has stopped, so let Zhou Ling and Jiang Zinan take a bath - using hot springs to lead to the bathhouses in each courtyard.

At this moment, the heavy rain has stopped, and the misty atmosphere fills the courtyard.

Seeing Ye Qing with his hands behind his back and looking up at the sky, Jiang Zinan stopped and smiled, "Young master, accommodation in this capital city is really expensive. You can rent this kind of small courtyard for only twenty taels in the county

Fukudi, hot springs, underfloor heating, imperial capital, which one doesn't cost money? And it's not fun here, is it not good to be with me? "Ye Qing smiled, but her heart also smiled.

No, I know I didn't mean it that way... "Jiang Zinan's face turned red, her heart was hard to believe, and she spoke confidently:" The most important thing is, even though they say it's free, they actually want a lot of money from us. The court is really black

Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh and said, "There are still free single rooms and simple free meals, but everyone is well taken care of. Some are known for their meat dishes, and the court's treatment is already very good - several thousand taels

As for wealthy people, they don't actually earn much, they just make up for some free vacancies

Zinan, don't think about taking advantage of others specifically

As she spoke, she touched her face and the warmth in her palm gradually burned. The girl became embarrassed and annoyed, "Young master, you're taking advantage of me... there's someone outside

The latter half of the sentence is the key, "Ye Qing couldn't help but laugh out loud, but at this moment, she heard a voice outside:" Brother Ye, why are you happy

The joyful ear of the sparrow in the boudoir. "Ye Qing recognized it was Fu Chengshan and opened the door with a casual smile. Jiang Zinan blushed and retreated into the room.

Entering the door, Fu Chengshan waved his hand and gave up a few raises, each with different ages and colors, which made Ye Qing's eyes light up. He dared not use his heavenly eyes to peek deeply, but only saw the golden and condensed luck at a glance.

Come on, Brother Ye, these are some old friends I met in the previous term, Kong Zhi, Chu Yan, Tang Zhongchen. They heard that Brother Ye is talented and asked me to introduce them... "Fu Chengshan was somewhat helpless, but his tone was pleasant and close.

I dare not be introduced. In a group of three, there must be my teacher. Qing is about to seek advice from all the seniors, "Ye Qing said with a deep bow, rapidly pondering these three names in her heart.

The number of candidates in the palace examination is only one hundred per year, and I suddenly remembered that according to history, these three people were all successful candidates in this year's third ranking. I couldn't help but secretly admire them and think, "This is truly a case of people gathering by category and things dividing by group. Although Fu Chengshan did not pass the imperial examination and doesn't know how to judge by fate, his vision is very good... Seeking knowledge alone is not as good as exchanging ideas together, which has made me polish my literary talents again in the past two months

Kong, Chu, and Tang, the three of them, saw the young man's graceful demeanor, which was truly heart wrenching. They exchanged a glance and humbly bowed together, saying, "Brother Ye's words are of utmost kindness. We should seek mutual benefit

Everyone laughed and walked into the courtyard, then entered the main hall and sat around a tea table in front of a screen, chatting.

Zhou Lingxin changed into a black dress, offered drinks, and then stepped back. As she passed by Ye Qing, the girl bowed as usual, with silent steps and a gentle posture. She could even smell the fragrance of her wet long hair.

Fu Chengshan had already noticed that Zhou Ling's martial arts were good, and combined with Jiang Zinan's intelligence, he smiled and said, "With these two fierce horses, Brother Ye's spirit is really good

Ye Qing smiled without saying a word. In this world, legitimate wives and concubines are respected, while concubines and maidservants are seen as ordinary things.

However, Ye Qing did not have this mentality. Using the analogy of a person being compared to a horse, she would never speak out about her feelings in the boudoir, and would simply belittle her feminine dignity.

But then he turned to ask, "It seems that Brother Qing and Brother Fu came the latest. When did the other brothers arrive

The topic has been exposed here. At first glance, and out of the taboo of literati, they unconsciously discuss poetry and essays. Let's first talk about some interesting things that happened during the journey.

Juren come from all over the world, with a wide range of knowledge and understanding due to their social class. In just a moment, the topic shifted to the exams that everyone is most concerned about, especially the speculation about the chief examiner.

Fu Chengshan has passed the imperial examination twice and has the most say. After a moment of contemplation in the eyes of the crowd, he shook his head and said, "There are only a few who have the qualifications but no rotation order. Su, Li, Zhang, and Jiang are all possible, but this year's astronomical changes may require urgent adjustments

Several people remained silent, but in reality, taking the exam was filled with the excitement of a lunar eclipse.

Upon seeing this, Ye Qing's heart moved. He skipped over the memory of Su Zirong, the Minister of Rites, and turned to the next term three years later. After some consideration, he made a decision and wrote a word on the table with his hands dipped in wine.

Tong? "Kong Zhi widened his eyes. With this person's intelligence, he never expected it to be this one:" Where did you get the news or judgment

Ye Qing was thinking that if Fu Chengshan had any understanding, he would smile and bow respectfully, "Please speak first, Brother Fu

Fu Chengshan glanced at it, nodded in gratitude, and when it came to the main matter, the person restrained his smile, carefully considered his words, and said with composure, "In the affairs of the world, signs must appear in heaven and earth, and disasters must first arise from human affairs. There is no greater danger than both internal and external attacks

Although we don't know the exact number of days, with a lunar eclipse, there will always be a fulfillment. However, according to reason, the court only has three hundred years of life, and it's not far from losing its virtue. Today, it can still be considered as the peak of spring and autumn, and there shouldn't be much problem

Generally speaking, for the imperial court, the internal troubles lie with the chaotic people, the external threats lie with the Northern Wei, and there are also internal and external conflicts between various domains. However, sporadic chaotic people have not yet become a climate, and the Northern Wei may not necessarily be a problem - the various domains are probably not a disaster either

This is difficult to understand