Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 58 Wanqiu County

The next day, nearly a hundred students including Wang Xiu, Zhang Qiyuan and He Wei set off for Wanqiu to take part in the examination.

On the edge of the Shangshui Wharf outside the city, there are huge crowds of people seeing off, all of them are old friends of students, family members, and some helpers from the county. Dozens of local soldiers came to maintain order and avoid unnecessary riots.

The mother and daughter of the Wang family and Widow Li came naturally, which also showed other families that the elder sister of the Youqin family was betrothed to Wang Xiu.

When Zhang Qiyuan first saw Youqin Moyan, who was dressed in white like a dripping fairy, he was stunned. He didn't respond for a long time, and said in a low voice: "Shangshui County still has such stunning beauties, Wang Dalang is really a kid!" Good luck!"

Seeing that his son was obsessed with Youqin Moyan, Zhang Wenshan smiled disapprovingly, but patted his son on the shoulder, and said softly: "Tokyo beauty is the best in the world, so do it!"

Zhang Qiyuan nodded silently, and looked at Lu Zhenniang who was paying attention to him, she was also charming and gorgeous, but at this moment under the light of Youqin Moyan, she looked so vulgar, which made him bored for a while.

Looking at his son, Wang Cheng felt a burst of pride. In the past six months, his son's various experiences and deeds made him feel lost, but he was sincerely relieved.It turned out that he scolded his son all day long, and he was so depressed that he hated iron for not being able to make steel. Now it is all right. Instead of turning around gorgeously, his son has to take part in the test. No matter what the result is, he is deeply proud of it.

"Brother, don't be reluctant to eat in Wanqiu, oh, don't read too late, go to bed early." Mrs. Xie was too worried. It was the first time for her son to travel far, so he felt that he hadn't explained clearly.

"Lady, the boat is about to sail." Wang Cheng knew that Mrs. Xie felt sorry for her son, but he had to remind him.

Mrs. Xie rolled her eyes at her husband, then looked at her son lovingly, and said, "Come back as soon as the list is released, don't love to play outside, mother will cook your favorite braised mutton."

"Mother, I got it." Wang Xiu felt warm in his heart, and he didn't feel Xie's wordiness at all. He felt the mother's love and became more and more integrated into this family.

"Brother Xiu, take the exam well, sister is waiting for your good news." Wang Qingzhu smiled, she was encouraging Wang Xiu, but he shook Su's hand, and the two jade fingers twisted.

Wang Xiu pinched her nose, rolled her eyes and said, "Don't worry, elder sister, I'll bring you a present if you're still tired during this time."

"You're smart, I'll write down what you said, and when you get rid of Gong Juren, my sister will start the business in Kaifeng." Wang Qingzhu made a big wish without knowing whether it was intentional or not.

"Okay, big sister, it's time for a long-term discussion. I'm leaving." Wang Xiu smiled and was in a good mood, but his eyes turned to Youqin Moyan.

"Go! Go quickly." Widow Li pushed her daughter and shouted to Wang Xiu: "Da Lang, come back quickly after the exam, do you understand?"

Wang Cheng glared at Widow Li, and secretly scolded the thieves for opening her mouth. What you say is not good, you have to say that you didn't pass the exam.Mrs. Xie smiled and pulled her husband's sleeve, but Wang Qingzhu winked at Youqin and Mo Yan with a playful expression.

Youqin Moyan's face was flushed, and under the urging of her mother, she shyly came to Wang Xiu's side.

Wang Xiu thought of Xiangyan last night, grinned her teeth, took a deep breath pretendingly, and said maliciously, "I'm leaving."

"Brother, this is a safe sachet. I hope my brother will come back soon with his signature." Youqin Moyan blushed, handed it to Wang Xiu like a needle prick, and retreated behind Widow Li, causing everyone to smile.

"Brother, it's time for us to get on the boat." Zhang Qiyuan ignored Lu Zhenniang, and without even replying a word, he walked up to Wang Xiu, and glanced at Youqin Moyan vaguely.

Wang Xiu didn't want to see Zhang Qiyuan, but he reluctantly nodded, saluted his family again, and said, "Father, mother, the child is on board." While speaking, his eyes fell on Youqin Moyan.

Youqin Moyan has been paying attention to Wang Xiu, but seeing his fiery gaze, he couldn't help but blushed and lowered his head.

Zhang Qiyuan was particularly concerned, seeing Wang Xiu and Youqin Mo Yanlang's concubine love, his face was still so calm, his smile was still refreshing, his eyes were still so sincere, no one knew his real thoughts.

What should be said has been said, and what should be taken has been taken. Many scholars boarded the boat, and they waved goodbye to the family members who saw them off.

Looking at the wharf that was gradually disappearing, and the Yiren who was worried about her, Wang Xiu stood at the stern of the boat and sighed softly.

"Brother, what are you thinking?"

Wang Xiu didn't need to look, he could tell it was Zhang Qiyuan just by hearing the voice. He smiled lightly and said, "This year, what kind of questions are you going to solve?"

Zhang Qiyuan was stunned, and then laughed to himself, is Wang Xiu stupid to solve the exam questions in the state?Why do you think about those, you are not a god, you can still see through the exam questions.

He suddenly realized that sometimes Wang Xiu was really funny, and often said something astonishing and silly, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that the silly words were full of wisdom, and said with a smile: "It seems that my brother is capable of what others can't!"

Wang Xiu gritted her teeth, turned her hands to look at Zhang Qiyuan, and said, "It's not that people can't do it, but to see if a blind cat can run into a dead mouse. If it really happens three times, wouldn't it be a hit for the solution test, the Ministry of Rites test, and the palace test?" Great luck?"

Seeing Wang Xiu grinding his white teeth, Zhang Qiyuan's sinister smile gave him goosebumps all over his body, and his heart ached for no reason, so he forced a smile and said, "I don't have that confidence, you'd better think about it slowly! "

The symbolic fat scholar on the side usually looked down on Wang Xiu, but his eyes were full of awe at this time, and he said in a flattering tone: "If my brother really has a way, why don't you tell me and let all the students benefit."

Wang Xiu rolled her eyes, smacked her lips and said, "The head of the Nanshan Classic is Que Mountain. The head of it is the Mountain of Swagger, which stands on the West Sea. There are many laurel and gold and jade, maybe this is the test."

The corners of Zhang Qiyuan's mouth twitched violently, and he laughed secretly, it was just nonsense, this guy was making fun of others, if he could really figure out the exam questions, he would not hide it.

The fat scholar also gulped his saliva, rolled his eyes, and said, "My brother is really a wonderful person, and the Classic of Mountains and Seas has also entered the hall of elegance."

Wang Xiu shrugged and smiled helplessly, "The Book of Mountains and Seas is an ancient sacred object written by the ancient holy emperor. It is good to read more."

"I'm still reading the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic!" The fat scholar glanced at Wang Xiu contemptuously.

Wang Xiu smiled contemptuously, and said: "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classics are all forged by Shang and Zhou people. Don't want to become a master of Xinglin, you can go and have a look."

Zhang Qiyuan was a little stunned, but his heart became more and more jealous of Wang Xiu.

Wanqiu County is the administrative seat of Chenzhou, with a population of more than [-]. It was the capital of the ancient state of Chen in the pre-Qin period, and it is a large county in the Central Plains.The test was held at Chengbei State School. When Wang Xiu and his party arrived, there were still a few days of rest, and they looked for an inn to start.

The Chenzhou Wanshixing branch had already prepared, but Wang Xiu politely refused. He and He Wei also stayed in the inn, took a short rest, had some dinner, took a good bath, and then went out for a stroll together.

As far as Wanqiu County is concerned, it is worthy of being a large county governed by the state. Even the Qingshi Street is wider than Shangshui. There is an endless stream of people, and restaurants and teahouses are not closed.

Historically, the neighborhood of the state school was the most lively, and it was even more lively in the early stage of the exam. Several young ladies from Goulan were standing by the street, flirting with the students who were taking the exam, and chattering obscenely, which made people's bones crisp. The scholar who is traveling, embraces the little lady generously, spends money as a lottery, and has a one-night affair, which can be regarded as relaxing away from home before the exam.

"Officer, how do these little ladies look? Come quickly."

"You two officials, come in quickly and have a cup of tea to quench your thirst. I have a beautiful little lady here, and I will give you two legs."

Wang Xiu had no interest in those Goulan women, but why was she looking around, a little eager to stop, but Wang Xiu didn't dare to do anything wrong.

"You can also take a fancy to these remnants of flowers and willows. If shopkeeper He finds out, he will break your middle leg." Wang Xiu rolled her eyes.

He Wei smiled awkwardly, ignoring those girls with heavy makeup, but still staring at them sneakily.

"I said brother, if you really can't do it, you can vent your anger. Don't hold back your body at the critical moment." Looking at He Wei's wretched appearance, Wang Xiu was angry and funny, and secretly laughed at He Laodao, who is also a shrewd person. By the way, how come the son is like a hungry ghost in color.

(End of this chapter)