Shen Chenai's Different Life in Ancient Times

Xu Jian stared dumbfounded at the sudden appearance of Yue Chong. He didn't know why he suddenly appeared here, but the driver who came with Xu Jian was quick to stand up and walked over and said, "It's Master Jiu who came here. I'll add a chair for you, little one."

After speaking, he walked towards the Changshui courtyard opposite, and pulled out a chair from it.

Liao Wen saw this first, and knew that the person who had been taking care of Xu Jian, calling the mother-in-law over, and changing their quilts should be Yue Jiuye.

Thinking of this, Liao Wenxian cupped his fists and said to Yue Chong: "Liao once again thanked Yue Jiuye for taking care of him during this time."

Yue Chong heard the words and said very proudly: "Brother Liao, you are welcome. I also want to thank you for taking care of Xiao Jian."

Everyone heard the words, as if they didn't hear Yue Chong's address for Xu Jian, and they all deliberately ignored the very intimate title of Xiao Jian.

And Xu Jian stood aside, really wanting to turn herself into an invisible person, but Yue Chong walked over very enthusiastically, looking at him with a gentle face.

Xu Jian stared at Yue Chong angrily. He didn't believe Yue Jiuyan, who was Fengcheng, how could Yue Chong not know how to read other people's faces? To call herself by title must be to formally announce their relationship to others in Xu Jian's circle.

Hmph, this aggressive guy really refuses to suffer even the slightest loss.

Yue Chong looked at Xu Jian who was glaring at him, blinked his eyes and smirked at him ingratiatingly, but the steps under his feet didn't mean to stop at all, and he continued to approach Xu Jian without hesitation.

Just kidding, he has been chasing after little Jane for so many years, and he has suffered so much to be able to defend today.It was not easy for Xiao Jian to nod and agree with their matter. Now that she is rectifying her name without telling the world, when will she have to wait?

Regarding Yue Chong's thick skin, Xu Jian has nothing to do. No matter how lucky he is here, this guy just doesn't care. Looking at his silly face, Xu Jian feels that he has already said it anyway. , It's meaningless to argue with him.

When Yue Chong saw Xu Jian's bulging cheeks disappear, he knew that he was no longer angry, so he very naturally sat on the chair brought by his buddy, expressing with great interest that he would join their tea party.

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All the Liangzhou students who have just heard his declaration that they don't understand anything can only express it like this.

From then on, the students of Guanlanyuan could often see Yue Chong appearing in their small courtyard, and it was not uncommon for them to send food, supplies, pens, inks, papers and inkstones to Xu Jian. Seeing the famous Yue Jiuye serving tea and water for Xu Jian over there.

Master Jiu's thick skin like the corner of a city wall has completely refreshed the three views of all the students. There were still a few seniors who secretly envied Xu Jian in their hearts and thought that he would soon be in charge of a wealthy family. After observing for a while, When they met, they all patted Xu Jian on the shoulder and silently sent their blessings.

After that, under Yue Chong's meticulous care, Xu Jian passed the country test smoothly.

On the day when Xu Jian saw his name on the list, tears filled his eyes. He was so happy that being on the list was naturally one reason, and another more important factor was that he could finally bring Watching Yue Chong go back to Fengcheng, these days, Xu Jian has been enjoying Yue Chong's hospitality despite the eyes of everyone in the same courtyard.

Now even the clerk who rented the inn they rented already knew that the first room in the east wing of the Guanlan Courtyard lived in the sweetheart of Yue Chong and Yue Jiuye.

Although after the tea party, Yue Chong's attitude towards Xu Jian was still willing to restrain himself, but people who couldn't stand him always ran to this side, and Yue Chong's thoughts could be seen by those with long eyes after a long time.

After finally getting out of the list, Xu Jian packed all her luggage as quickly as possible, and after saying goodbye to everyone who lived with her, Xu Jian didn't even attend the celebration banquet, and went directly to Fengcheng in a carriage .

As soon as his carriage entered Fengcheng, it was stopped by Shen Chenai. It turned out that the good news of Xu Jian's Zhongju was sent back to Fengcheng on a fast horse, so after learning that he had won the examination, Shen Chenai guessed that he must be there. Wuwei couldn't stay there, and would definitely come back immediately, so he asked someone to wait at the city gate, saying that he must tell him when he saw Xu Jian's carriage entering the city.

After learning that Xu Jian had entered the city, Shen Chenai rushed over to congratulate him immediately. The two friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time decided to find a teahouse and have a good chat.

It's just that their ideas were not fully realized, because when the tea was just half drunk, an official from the government office came over and told Xu Jian that it was the county lord in the county who was going to invite all the officials from the county tonight. The children went to the house to have a banquet.

After each scientific examination, the masters who are magistrates of the county will invite the candidates to the house for a banquet. The reason for doing this is to bring the old and new candidates together and to create a good relationship between them. introduce.And another reason is that as long as you are admitted to Juren, you will definitely have a position if you want to be an official, so these county gentlemen also want to get to know each other, which can be regarded as expanding their contacts in advance.

It was almost afternoon when Xu Jian received the post from the county lord inviting him to a banquet.When going to a banquet at someone else's house, of course one cannot wear ordinary casual clothes, not to mention that Xu Jian had traveled all morning, and the casual clothes he was wearing at this time were even more unsuitable for going to a banquet.

Out of politeness considerations, Xu Jian planned to go home first, change clothes, tidy up her appearance, and then go out to the banquet.

For his consideration, Shen Chenai expressed support, so the two of them went down to the teahouse to prepare to pay the bill.

As it has been agreed before, this time it is Shen Chenai who will take care of Xu Jian, so naturally he will pay for the tea money this time, so seeing Shen Chenai going to the counter to pay the bill, Xu Jian did not stop him, anyway, the two of them Between them, there has always been a back and forth, this time it was Shen Chenai, next time he would always find an excuse to return the invitation.

It's just that when checking out, Xu Jian was really shocked by the price quoted by the showcase at the counter. For two pots of Tieguanyin and a few plates of pastries, the shopkeeper actually charged them 300 Wen, which was much higher than the previous ones. The price has doubled.

After hearing the quotation from the shopkeeper, Xu Jian's first reaction was that they would be slaughtered, but then she felt something was wrong.Because this teahouse is where he and Shen Chenai often come to get together. Although the shopkeeper accidentally knows them, he also knows them. They are both from Fengcheng, so even if the shopkeeper is stupid, he will not dare to tell it. That's what he did, unless he didn't want to do business anymore.

The one who was taken aback by the price quoted by the shopkeeper was Shen Chenai.Hearing what the shopkeeper said, he paused for a moment with his hand reaching into his pocket to take out the money, and then said to the person at the counter with a face full of surprise: "Shopkeeper, although we are not regular customers in your shop, But I have been here a few times. Every time we order the same things, but your prices are too far apart, right?"

After hearing Shen Chenai's words, the shopkeeper explained to them with a sad face: "Don't be angry, two guests. It's really not that the small shop is not particular about business. It's just that the prices of tea and flour have risen too much recently. If If you still buy it at the previous price, the small shop will lose money, and the price will increase only when there is no other way."

Shen Chenai's heart sank when she heard the words, remembering that when Aunt Qian came back from shopping recently, she had indeed complained that the price of rice noodles was getting more and more expensive, but their family stored a lot of grain and vegetables for winter, and they still had less than half of them to eat. There are few things that need to be purchased outside, so he really doesn't know the prices of various foods outside recently.

So when the shopkeeper said that the prices of tea and flour had risen, Shen Chenai quickly asked, "Have the prices of the things outside increased dramatically recently?"

After the shopkeeper listened to the question, he said to them with a bitter face: "Isn't it? Since last year, God has refused to give me a little more rain. Since the beginning of spring this year, it has not rained even a single rain. , If this had been put in the past, it would have been time to plant the fields at this time. However, the spring rains that have changed this year have not arrived. The people bought the seeds and waited at home, but they just couldn’t plant them in the fields. I'm so anxious. I can't plant the land, and everyone has no idea what the situation will be like this year. No one can say. Those who have food in their homes cover their bags tightly and refuse to sell food. Families without food tried their best to start hoarding food. The prices of all kinds of things that can be imported in the county have risen a lot, but even so, people can't afford to buy them. People are afraid that this year will be a disaster year, so they are all in Make preparations in advance, if you don't believe me, guest officer, just follow the gate and look to the left, there is a food store, can you see if it is already full of people?"

Shen Chenai and Xu Jian came to the gate when they heard the words, tiptoed and looked in the direction directed by the shopkeeper of the teahouse, and they saw that the shop on the other side of the grain store was very lively with people coming and going.

At this time, the shopkeeper who was talking to them also came to the gate, and said to Xu Jian and Shen Chenai: "The two guest officers have seen it. This was when there were few people. The food sellers here a few days ago People are lining up on the street, and my little teahouse is almost unable to do business because of the congestion.”

Shen Chenai and Xu Jian glanced at each other when they heard the words. After Shen Chenai obediently settled the bill for the teahouse, the two of them walked out of the teahouse with a heavy heart.

After walking together for a while, Shen Chenai said to Xu Jian who was walking beside her: "I originally wanted to send you home, but I went in to disturb you for a while. But now I suddenly remembered that there are still some people in the house. The matter is not finished, please forgive me for not sending it away today."

Xu Jian hurriedly replied after hearing the words: "If you have something to do, do it quickly. I just go home to change clothes, and I have to go out soon. But if you want to inquire about the drought, don't forget Tell me, whether it is good or bad, I have to let me know in advance."

After hearing this, Shen Chenai agreed to Xu Jian's request, and the two of them didn't have much thought of exchanging pleasantries at this time, but after a few words, they said goodbye in a hurry.