The Princess of Fortune in Qing Dynasty

"Master, the Jiangning Mansion is just ahead, shall we head straight to Jiangning in one go or take a rest for the day?" July is scorching hot, this is not false at all, they got up at dawn and hurried on their way, it only took more than an hour Just hot and sweaty.

The guard at the head wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked the master who was protected in the middle.

In his 20s, he has a fair and handsome face, and even wearing cotton clothes, he can tell that he is of extraordinary background.But it was such a young man who seemed to have never suffered a bit, walking in this scorching weather, he just kept silent, even though he was also sweating.

This young man is none other than Yinfeng and his party who left the palace to go to Jiangning.

Yin Reng took out a silk handkerchief from his cuff and wiped his cheek. On the silk handkerchief was embroidered a pomegranate with two green leaves.Who embroidered this square silk handkerchief, the answer is self-evident.

"There seems to be a tea shop not far ahead, let's go over there and have a drink of herbal tea and rest for a while." Yinfeng's eyesight is very good, and he can see a tea house next to the official road from a distance.He didn't feel anything at first, and he suddenly felt a little thirsty.

Such hot weather is not suitable for traveling at noon. They basically walk for an hour or two in the morning to find a place to rest, wait until the sun is about to set before setting off, and find an inn to stay after dark.

They set off early, and there was still more than a month before the government examination, so they were not in a hurry.

Now it is very close to Jiangning Mansion. On the road, I met many pedestrians in a hurry. Some of them rented a carriage together, and some walked on foot. Without exception, everyone was carrying a book box. Students preparing for exams.

The imperial examination starts from the county examination, and selects outstanding talents through the government examination, township examination, general examination, and palace examination.The county examination and the government examination are held every year, but after the township examination, it is only once every three years.In other words, if you want to win, you not only compare with the students of the same year, but also the students of the previous two years.

And next year will be a triennial national examination, so there will be a lot of people taking the imperial examination this year.Jiangnan is another place where literati gather. It is already July, and it will be the time for the examination in August, and it is normal for students to rush.

After finally waiting for no one to pass by Yinfeng, he said: "I guess a place like a tea shop is a good place for students to rest and talk. Let's sit down and listen to what they have to say, so that we can have a general idea of ​​the government exam." understanding."

In Yinreng's view, it is not necessary to go to Jiangning Mansion to investigate the problems of the Jiangnan scientific research. It should not be a secret that they are going out of the palace. Maybe those people are waiting for them to be recruited.If there is really a problem with the examination room in Jiangnan, and you can't find anything when you go to Jiangning, it would be more interesting to listen to these students talking about articles on the road.

The man was a little hesitant, and said in a low voice: "My lord, you mean Jiangning's people are unreliable? But isn't Cao Yin the emperor's confidant?" Before coming, the emperor specially ordered that you can go to Cao's house in weaving mansion to visit Jiangning. The ancestors of the family have a close relationship with the emperor, and the head of the Cao family, Cao Yin, is the emperor's confidant.

For things like the Jiangnan Examination Center, if it weren't for Cao Yinmizuo and his secret action, those people would not have been able to reach the capital and sue for impeachment.

Holding the folding fan in his hand and fanning the wind gently, the wind brought by the folding fan is slightly hot, so Yin Reng simply closed the fan.He glanced at the man, and only looked down at him.

Knowing people, knowing face but not knowing heart, who knows what Cao Yin said is true or not, what if he and the other party are in the same boat?Maybe Cao Yin decided to help those students because of the quarrel caused by the uneven distribution of spoils?

Now that he is here, Yinreng believes more in what he has personally investigated rather than the 'facts' told to him by others.

According to those students, this kind of thing has existed for at least two sessions, that is, six years.Cao Yin has been weaving in Jiangning for more than ten years. If he really wanted to, why didn't he report it earlier?

Yinfeng didn't say that Khan Ama might also have this idea in his heart, but he just didn't want to believe it for a while.After all, people like Cao Yin and Li Xu are his confidantes.It is said that Han Ama had acne when he was young, and it was Wen and Sun who took care of him, especially Sun who was most attentive to him.

Wen's is the biological mother of Suzhou Weaving Li Xu, and Sun is Cao Yin's mother. She also has a nephew named Sun Wencheng, who was also appointed as Hangzhou Weaving last year on the recommendation of Cao Yin.

The so-called weaving is not just the imperial merchants who weave the silk fabrics needed by the royal court, they are also equivalent to the emperor's spies in the south of the Yangtze River.On the surface, Zhizaofu is only a fifth-rank official, but in fact its rights are similar to those of first-rank officials such as governors.

Think about my own nanny, Ling Pu back then, who dared to sell the official title by relying on his own power.The Cao and Li families have monopolized Jiangnan, so they haven't done any illegal activities?Now that a Hangzhou weaving Sun family has been added, Yinfeng does not believe that they are innocent no matter what.

The task of the guards is to protect Yinreng's safety, and Yinreng's decision is naturally on all actions.

Maybe it was because he had already thought about the direction of the investigation. Yinfeng came to Jiangning this time with the same identity as a student from Jiangnan. It is not uncommon for him to ride a horse to catch the exam. No one is surprised to see them and his party.

The tea shop is simple and simple, with only one room with a few tables inside.

The leading guard had quick eyesight and quick hands, and occupied an empty table first.The student who took a fancy to this table like him had a bad expression on his face. He was about to say something, but when he saw the other party put the long sword on the table, he immediately shut up.

Seeing this, Yinfeng said, "Is this man a boy student who went to Jiangning for the scientific examination? I'm Xia Jin Baocheng, if you don't mind, we can set up a table together."

The man glanced left and right, and the only two tables were full of people at the moment, if he didn't sit at the table with Yin Reng, he would have to sit with someone else.However, he glanced at the long sword on the table.

"Oh, this is my brother-in-law Guanyinbao. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child, and my father-in-law specially sent him to protect me."

The corner of the guard's mouth twitched. His Royal Highness said this without any hesitation. It can be seen that the identities of several people have already been compiled.

Yinfeng was very easy-going, which made this man feel at ease. There were two other people with him, and one of them pulled him and said, "Brother Zhou, I don't think they look like bad people, so why don't we compete with them?" The eyes are vicious, and although Yinfeng and others are wearing cotton cloth, it is tribute cotton cloth. People who can afford tribute clothes are definitely either rich or expensive.

"My grandson Youwei, this is Cao Zhengde, brother Jin invites us, so we will not be polite."

Surname Sun?Could it be such a coincidence?

Yinfeng smiled more gently, "They are all Jiangning students, and being convenient to others is convenient to oneself, and it should be."

"Brother Jin's words are open and clear. I don't know if Brother Jin has a residence in Jiangning. Our brothers are not talented, and we have something to do with the Cao family who made Jiangning. If Brother Jin doesn't dislike it, he can live with us in Cao's house."

It really is from the Cao family and the Sun family, not to mention Yinreng, even Guanyinbao's eyes widened.He thought to himself, this brother-in-law is amazing, and he met the Cao family when he said the Cao family.

"Thank you for your kindness, dear brother. It's just that I don't know Cao Zhizao well. It's inconvenient to bother me rashly." Yinfeng followed him to the south of the Yangtze River several times. Cao Yin had seen him before, and he didn't intend to go so early. See Cao Yin, still in this capacity.

Cao Zhengde waved his hand, "Brother Jin is worrying too much, Mr. Cao is the most hospitable person, especially a handsome person like Mr. Jin, if Mr. Cao knows about it, he will be delighted." It can be seen that this man is indeed a well-read poet and has a brilliant literary talent.Such a character will definitely pass the government examination, and maybe even achieve something in the palace examination.It is also good for him to win over such a person, and he naturally doesn't care about giving the other party this little convenience.

"It's not that Jin is ignorant of flattery, it's just that my brother-in-law is a bit gangster-like. He is the most impatient with the rules of the big family. If he accidentally offends the nobles of the Cao family, it will be my fault."

Guanyinbao showed arrogance in his eyes very cooperatively, and knocked on the table impatiently, "Boss, if you have any delicious food or drink here, please bring me some, and you must hurry up."

Tong Sheng, surnamed Zhou, tugged on the sleeves of the two of them, and said in a low voice: "I think it's better to forget it, just like what my brother-in-law said, if there is a real collision, you and brother grandson will also end up complaining."

Tong Sheng, surnamed Zhou, and the two came from the same county. The two said they were very familiar with the Cao family, but in fact Cao Zhengde was just a side branch of the Cao family.Sun Youcai was in the same situation as him, they were just trying to fool outsiders, and when they came to Cao's house, they would nod and bow when they met their slaves.

As for himself, an aunt from the family had the honor to serve Cao Yin's mother, and the three of them came together because of this.

"Since Brother Jin is unwilling, I will not force you to wait. The Royal Inn in Jiangning is a good place, Brother Jin can stay there."

Guanyinbao stared, and said in a rough voice on purpose: "Why, other than this royal inn, you can't stay in other inns." His appearance and tone are very similar to what Yinfeng said before, full of gangsters.

Yinfeng apologized, "To be honest, my father-in-law has some property in Jiangning, and we plan to live there."

The two sang together and played the ignorant brother-in-law and the good-tempered brother-in-law to the fullest.

They got along well with each other, and one of the scholars sitting at the table next to them spat on the ground: "Bah, the dog who colluded with the government and the businessman."

Guanyinbao slapped the table and stood up, "Who are you scolding, dog?"

The people around him hurriedly grabbed him in fright, and flattered Guanyin Bao: "My lord, he has suffered from me, and he is angry with me. It has nothing to do with you lords, it has nothing to do." He died Hold on to the person just now, and whispered in his ear, "Small intolerance will lead to big schemes, think about your brother, the Cao family is also something you can offend."

Yinfeng picked up the tea on the table to moisten his throat, and when he saw this, the corner of his mouth curled into a chuckle.

What did he say, there is no clue here.Just in time, the store brought a plate of meat, and Yin Reng put it on the table next door, "My younger brother can't speak, please forgive me, but you are also Tongsheng who went to Jiangning? If you didn't choose a good place to live, why don't you come with us? Take it as an apology for your brother."

Guanyinbao snorted coldly at the right time, expressing his dissatisfaction.

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