It was July 19th, the sun was scorching like fire, and gold was flowing into stone.

A large number of people gathered next to the long pavilion outside the gate of Yuanshan County, and they were all here to see them off.

There were a total of 114 students participating in the provincial examination in the county. Because the journey was long, they formed a convoy on the road to take care of each other, and the county magistrate also hired an escort agency to escort them.

It was about seven or eight days away from Yangxin Prefecture in Yuanshan County. They set out at this time to prevent some unpredictable things from happening on the way.

"Mom, brother and sister-in-law, you guys go back. After I finish the provincial examination and get the results, I will come back soon." Chu Ci looked at the three of them reluctantly and looked at him, feeling a little sour.

"Woman, take care of yourself on the road. After you arrive, I will send us a letter, otherwise I may not be able to sleep these days." Chu's mother wiped her tears and explained that her son was so promising that she always got together

Less and more.

"Yes, we are waiting for your letter at home. I have everything at home. Please go to the exam with peace of mind. When you come back, all the rice in the fields should be collected. We will wait for you to come back and eat the newly made rice." Chu Guang

Also said.

"A Ci, these are the shoes and some tips I made for you. You can replace them on the way." Shen Xiuniang took out a package and handed it to Chu Ci. From the end of last month, she was preparing.

It's right.

"Thank you sister-in-law." Chu Ci took the package, "You guys go back quickly. It's getting hotter when the sun is coming soon."

The Chu family has newly bought a ox cart and a carport is covered with a carriage. Although it does not run faster than a carriage, the ox is obviously more useful to the merchants.

After explaining the matter to other students, Master Qin walked to Chu Ci and said, "A Ci, have you remembered everything I told you last night? Once you go there, you will be very happy, take care of you all the way.

I was on the high list of osmanthus, so I set up a banquet at home and celebrated the jade pot with spring."

"Thank you, sir, please wait for my good news. I'm sure I'm sure Yuhuchun!" Chu Ci's eyes lit up and he said confidently.

The convoy is about to set off. A group of students are sitting in the car, listening to the sound of "take care", and poking out the window to wave to the relatives who are coming to see them off.

The carriage this time seemed a little more squeezed than last time. There were four people sitting on one car, and basically all their legs were touching their legs.

There were four people in Chu Ci's carriage, including Zhang Wenhai, Fang Jinyang and Chen Zifang. Among them, Chu Ci was the only one who was immersed in the sorrow of parting.

Zhang Wenhai's parents followed the caravan to Yangxin Mansion a few days ago. His family also had several shops and a large mansion with two yards. Fang Jinyang's uncle was an official there and had already posted a month ago.

I came to the letter and said that I had already cleaned up and was waiting for him to move in. As for Chen Zifang, his mother was in the old house of the Chen family in Yangxin Mansion. This time it could be said that she was returning home, not leaving.

"Brother Chu, don't be sad. Wait until you pass the imperial examination and return home in a glorious manner, wouldn't it be happier?" Zhang Wenhai hugged Chu Ci's shoulder, "When you arrive at Yangxin Mansion, you can go with me

Live? My parents said that they would not live in the house, so they would live in this house for us. I also invited Brother Jiang, Brother Luo, Brother Huang, Brother Zhou and others. Then we would get together and talk about everything.

It’s the same as in the county school. It’s a pity that Jin... is wrong, Zhuguang and Brother Zhonghang can’t live together.”

Chu Ci nodded and thanked. Fortunately, there were still these good friends together. However, the good friend's hand was placed on him, so why did he want to photograph people so much?

Zhang Wenhai felt the danger and immediately retracted his hand. Brother Chu was afraid of heat. He just pressed him too tightly, which was really dangerous!

...

When a group of students traveled together, everyone felt a little fresh. At the beginning, someone recited poems and wrote matches in the carriage for one or two days, but later, basically everyone was drowsy.

There were also several people who were physically unwell and had motion sickness. Another student was even more miserable. After vomiting for several days, he was about to vomit bile. When he passed by the previous county town, he was left there and sent a letter.

The family came to take care of him. Fortunately, they set out early. After he was in good health, he would be able to make it to the exam as he was on the way.

Chu Ci couldn't help but be glad that his motion sickness had disappeared after adapting to the carriage. Otherwise, he would have been unable to hold on to Beijing to take the exam and would have vomited to death halfway.

After eight long days, they finally arrived outside the gate of Yangxin Mansion at noon on the 27th.

Chu Ci lifted the curtain and observed it. As the capital city of Xijiang Province, the gate of Yangxin Prefecture is larger than that of Ganzhou Prefecture, and there are more guards guarding on it.

Chu Ci and the others got out of the car together and took out the scholar's documents from the bag. The others had to issue notes stamped by the local county government before entering the city.

Because the provincial examination is imminent, there are countless students going to Yangxin Mansion to take the exam, and it is better to pass the day. These guards usually take a quick look and let them go.

As soon as he entered the city, Chu Ci heard someone calling him. He looked up and searched around, and then he saw a carriage led by two horses, which was the one who had accompanied Mr. Xu at the beginning.

"Young Master Chu, please let me wait! Hurry up and clean up your things. The master is still in the yamen. When he gets to see you later, he will definitely be very happy."

"Brother Xu, this?"

"The master read your letter and calculated the time you have been here. I have asked me to wait here for the past two days. I have seen many students, all wearing robes, and my eyes are experiencing a lot."

This guy Xu was a little dull, but after two days of holding it in front of the city, he started talking too much.

"But, I have agreed to my friend's invitation and stayed with him."

"Don't worry about this, go back with me first. When you meet the master, you can tell him by yourself." He didn't care about it, and snatched Chu Ci's package and put it in the car. Chu Ci had to go to Zhang Wenhai without hesitation."

After shouting a few words there, I got on the carriage.

The horse neighed, then pulled the car and ran slowly.

As the saying goes, the east is noble and the west is rich, and the south is poor and the north is humble. As the third in command of Yangxin Mansion, Xu Zheng's house is naturally located on the East Street.

East Street is divided into many alleys, and Xu Zheng’s family is in Shuangyan Lane. The alley is very wide, enough to accommodate two carriages moving in unison, which is very different from the alleys in their small county town.

The environment here is quiet, and there are men and women dressed in servants. The real master naturally lives in the mansion and will not go out at will.

The carriage stopped outside the gate of Xu Mansion, and the gatekeeper quickly opened the door to greet him. Those who could be picked up by the butler in person were definitely not ordinary people.

"This is Mr. Chu, our master's disciple. If you see someone in the future, don't offend him easily."

Those who can be a gatekeeper usually have two-width eyes. He looked at Chu Ci for a while and said, "Mr. Xiao, don't worry, this young master Chu is the dragon among people. I'm just blind.

, I can recognize Mr. Chu, and I will never offend you."

Chu Ci smiled at him, saying hello.

The courtyard of Xu's mansion was very large and there were many servants along the way. They were very kind. After listening to Brother Xu's introduction, they immediately bent down to salute and greet Chu Ci.

Chu Ci was a little uncomfortable. This should be his first time in contact with the life of the upper class of the real feudal society.

He followed Brother Xu into the guest room. The guest room was decorated very elegantly, no different from the main room of their family.

"This was arranged by the wife himself, is Mrs. Chu still satisfied?"

"My wife is here too? Then please take me to visit me, Brother Xu. For the first time you come to the door, you must not lose your courtesy."

"Okay." Brother Xu nodded, then went out and called a woman with a pair of wool buns in and said, "Mr. Chu, her name is Xingzi, and she can't do things well. During the period when you lived in the mansion, let her run for you.

Alright, Xingzi, go and make a basin of water for Mr. Chu to wash.”

The maid's round face looked very pleasing. After she responded, she immediately went to fetch water. After a while, she drew a basin of clear well water. It was hot. I guess she used this water to wipe her face.

It's very refreshing.

"I'll do it myself." Chu Ci immediately stopped him when he saw that Xingzi wanted to twist the cloth towel.

"Okay, then you can do it yourself, young master." Xingzi said with a smile. The lady said that you must act according to the guests' preferences and must not make your own decisions.

Her attitude made Chu Ci feel comfortable. He was afraid that this maid would say something like the one on TV, like it was on the scene.

He walked over, soaked his hands in the cool well water, then twisted a cloth towel, wiped his face, and washed away the dust all the way.

"Young Master Chu, come with me. My wife is in Qiushuangyuan now. I will take you to pay homage."

Chu Ci sorted out his clothes again before following Brother Xu.

The author has something to say: Update!! Thank you for your support, today I am here again as promised. Thank you for the little angel who voted for me or irrigated nutrient solution~

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