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Chapter 204: The Bird in the Cage

It’s the last test, the last day, and the last question.

Different from the previous classics and history policy, this question requires writing an ancient fu.

Fu is a relatively ancient style of writing that appeared much earlier than poetry. Ancient Fu is good at expressing emotions and aspirations, and can also discuss matters.

This question mainly tests the candidates' classical Chinese proficiency, as well as their mastery of allusions and vocabulary.

""With something as a gift, the great can see the world, but the small can see oneself."

After reading the questions, Chen Youniao thought for a moment and smiled. His identity as a monk was of no use in the examination room, but he could switch to another level of identity.

So I didn't bother to think hard about it, so I simply picked an article from "Wen Xin Diao Long" and copied the doctrine, ready-made.

It’s easy to use, why not use it?



Lao Tan got up early as usual, but instead of practicing his sword, he hurriedly went out to buy groceries carrying a bamboo basket.

Since Qi Jianxia lived here, Lao Qin had to go shopping early every day because the various dishes he bought in the morning were fresher.

This feeling is a bit strange.

Anyway, it's weirder than being a coachman...

He was once a famous swordsman in the world, known as the "Sword Madman". Now he is not only a coachman, but also a "mother" who buys groceries every day. After returning from shopping for groceries, he transforms into a "cook".

But Lao Tan enjoyed it, did it very happily, and did an excellent job.

All because as long as Qi Jianxia eats well, there is always a need for some advice.

In fact, Lao Qin also wanted his husband to eat well. The problem was that when Chen Youniao was here, apart from drinking, he rarely had any other dietary requirements, and it didn't even matter if he didn't eat.

So here comes the question, why are there such big differences between Mr. Qi and Fairy Qi, both extraordinary masters?

Lao Qin couldn't ask, but today would be an opportunity. The husband would come home and prepare a rich meal for both the husband and Fairy Qi to eat.

He came to the vegetable market excitedly, and immediately attracted many calls for customers: "Come on, Lao Qin, the Huajiang fish just arrived this morning, it tastes great!"

"Old Qin, look at this, top quality beef!"

“Black-footed yellow-skinned chicken, absolutely authentic!”

In this place, Lao Tan is very popular.

Whether he was buying vegetables or meat, he never bargained about the price and was more generous with his money. He didn't even need change for some odds and ends, he just took them as tips.

How can such a wealthy guest not be welcomed?

But it is already rare for a dignified swordsman to come to buy groceries, so he can't be asked to negotiate the price.



In the room of the house, Qi Jianxia sat down, unbuttoned her shirt, and then carefully took off the medicine bag applied there, revealing a greasy white patch with almost no scars except for a little bit of light red.

She smiled with satisfaction.

Although she keeps saying "pink skull", she is a woman after all.

Women, who doesn’t love beauty?

The secret medicine she bought from New Territories Village was really effective, but the price was also ridiculously high. Thinking of the money spent, Qi Jianxia felt heartbroken. It was the savings she had worked hard to save over the years.

Golden talisman money is not ordinary talisman money. It also has another name, called "real money".

Real money can only be used and circulated within specific circles, and ordinary practitioners have no chance of seeing it.

Chen Youniao didn't even know about this. If he knew, he would probably be shocked: in Daoting's economic system, these harvesting routines are really smooth, one link after another.

When buying medicine at a high price, in addition to its good efficacy, the most important thing is privacy and security, and you are not afraid of being tracked by the court.

The secret realm where New Territory Village is located is one of the strongholds established by the Taoist court in the capital.

Still the same sentence: Under the emperor’s feet, there are still various plants and trees that will try their best to grow, and they can grow well!

After using the medicine, the injury on Wudu Finger was basically healed and massage was no longer needed.

Qi Jianxia's slender white fingers accidentally touched it again and rubbed it slowly.

Suddenly, she remembered someone's actions and felt something strange. Her face felt a little hot, and she couldn't help but spat. She got up, dressed neatly, and walked out.

Today was the day he walked out of the examination room after taking the exam.



Zi Ning Mansion.

Hu Hu Ning stood by the window and asked, "Have you finished the exam today?"

The old aunt replied: "Yes." Seeing Hu Hu Ning turning around and looking like he wanted to go out, she hurriedly advised: "Sir, you must not go."

Hu Ning said: "I remember there were several restaurants near the examination center with private rooms upstairs."

The old grandma said anxiously: "You can't go there either."

"Why?"

"On days like this, I don't know how many eyes and ears come and go. How can they explain when they see you?"

Hu Hu Ning sneered: "Isn't it okay if I happen to go there to eat?"

The old mama smiled bitterly and said: "The people of the Flying Eagle Guard are not fools... Young Master, our identities are sensitive and we are not allowed to have contact with any generals of the imperial court."

Hu Hu Ning snorted: "The only ones who come out of the examination hall are exams."

"But at least half of these candidates will be named on the gold medal list and embark on an official career. The old slave knows that the young master just wants to see Mr. Chen, but under the melons and plums, he must not act on his impulse. If something goes wrong, it will cause serious consequences to Mr. Chen.

Big trouble."

Grandma Chun Chun advised me.

Hu Ning still refused to give up: "You really can't go?"

"You can't go! That day when we visited, Mr. Chen was not at home, so we could avoid suspicion. But now we go again, and it falls into the eyes and ears of interested people. It's hard to tell."

Beard Ning was silent for a while, and sighed quietly: "After all, I am just a bird in a cage."

The old grandma said with relief: "Between heaven and earth, there is a huge cage, and all living creatures are in this cage."

Hu Hu Ning sneered and said: "You don't have to use such big words to deceive me. It was my own decision to become a caged bird in Beijing."

The old lady hurriedly said: "Sir, I have wronged you."

Hu Hu Ning said angrily: "Not talking about these vain people, when will the imperial army set out?"

The old nanny replied: "Something may have happened. According to the news, Fu Meng, Zhongshan and Zhongshan will send envoys north to negotiate peace."

Hu Hu Ning's face turned ugly: "The Holy One made a promise at the beginning, and he said it with perfect words. Could it be that he wants to go back on his promise?"

The old grandma sighed: "His promise was just a word passed on by others. He did not say it in person, and there was no imperial edict. Besides, it is not new for Tianjia to change his mind repeatedly."

Hu Ning's eyes widened: "How could this be possible?"

"Sir, according to Yi Laonu's analysis, the imperial court was not ready to send troops to cut down the vassal. It just took the opportunity to bluff and put pressure. The two major vassal states can take the initiative to bow their heads and send envoys to sue for peace, which is exactly what the emperor wants. There is no need to go to war.

If it can weaken the power of the vassal state, why not do it? You know, the government and the opposition have always said 'cutting down the vassal state', not 'destroying the vassal state'."

Hu Hu Ning sneered: "Playing with power, being cunning and cunning, good, really good!"

The old nanny said worriedly: "Master, don't be impulsive. There will always be many changes in such a big event. The army just hasn't set off yet. It depends on how the two sides negotiate."

Hu Hu Ning said firmly: "In short, if he does not destroy the vassal, I will not enter the Forbidden City."
Chapter completed!
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