Chapter 77 She is a princess
Huang Feng did not tell Nie Wenxuan that what had just happened in the mountains and forests was enough to prove that his qualifications were rare in the world, if not unparalleled.
First, I feel that even if I say it, Nie Wenxuan may not believe it. If he is asked to pay two hundred taels of silver first, it will be completely wrong.
Second, Nie Wenxuan has a rare kind of persistence. A person with faith, even if he is not told, will step by step to reach the height that belongs to him.
The Imperial Examination in Daxia was held every two to three years, and there were many scholars rushing to take the examination.
Huang Feng remembered that before he retreated, autumn had just passed and spring had not yet begun, and he did not know how the group of scholars upstairs in Yunshan did in the exam.
There is still a year and a half before the next examination. Although candidates who live far away from home have to leave a year and a half in advance, Nie Wenxuan seems to have gone too far.
Could it be that I miscalculated the date?
"How did you do in the provincial examination? Why didn't you take part in the general examination at the beginning of this year? Why are you rushing to Zhaoyang now?" Huang Feng was very curious about this.
"I passed the Qiu Wei exam last year, and the second place was not Jieyuan." Speaking of this, Nie Wenxuan felt a little regretful, "I didn't even get the first place in Qiu Wei. Even if I participated in this year's Chun Wei, I couldn't get into the top three, so I gave up. At the beginning of spring, I concentrated on studying for another year. "
"No wonder you're the only one traveling alone." Huang Feng suddenly realized.
The familiar fellow countrymen left last year and have now finished their exams. Nie Wenxuan cannot wait until now to be alone.
When talking about this matter, Nie Wenxuan talked a lot: "I originally thought that waiting for another two years would increase the burden on my parents, but I didn't expect that everything would be different after I won the election.
Many people called me Master, and some invited me to write a couplet.
I still remember that the first person who asked me to write a couplet was the shopkeeper of a porcelain shop not far from my home. After I finished writing, he gave me two taels of silver.
Two taels of silver is enough for my family's expenses for half a month!
I was afraid that my writing was not good, so I didn't dare to accept it. The shopkeeper told me that we were all neighbors, so he was afraid that I wouldn't accept it, so he only took 2 taels of silver. I asked the master to write a couplet. Generally, it would cost 10 taels at least. Where's the silver?
I was afraid that he would lie to me, but after I inquired about it later, I found out that it was true, but I was always worried that my writing was not worth the money. "
Huang Feng: "So from now on you will never take money to write a couplet for others?"
Nie Wenxuan scratched his head: "That's not the case, I gave them a discount. I thought at that time, if I wrote well, I would charge eight taels, and if I wrote average, I would only charge five taels."
Huang Feng: "..."
Nie Wenxuan continued: "But I don't charge money for writing Spring Festival couplets for my neighbors, especially at the end of the year. I've even written next year's couplets for them.
I originally didn't want to set off so early. After all, there is still a year and a half until the next spring. But my parents advised me to leave early. The journey is long, so leaving earlier won't be so urgent. Moreover, I can gain more knowledge along the way. When I get to the capital, I can still Meet more like-minded people.
What my parents said was indeed true. Not long after I left home, I saw a ghost, met Mr. Huang again, and gained a lot of knowledge. "
Huang Feng thought to himself, "Are you sure you're not mocking your parents?"
Along the way, listening to Nie Wenxuan talk about life in his hometown of Yuzhou will not be too boring.
As they talked, the two came to the gate of Cangzhou City.
Huang Feng found that the guards at the gate of Cangzhou City looked nervous, as if they were facing a formidable enemy. He had some conditioned reflexes recently, and his first reaction was that something would happen again.
When he saw that there were many monks among the people lining up to enter the city, he listened carefully and heard many people mentioning Cangyun Mountain. Not only the Twelve Immortal Sects were notified, but many monks also came to join in the fun.
If there are too many monks, trouble will inevitably occur, and it is not difficult to understand why the guards at the city gate are so nervous.
Huang Feng and Nie Wenxuan lined up to enter the city. After entering the city, he contacted Li Motang and met in an inn room.
When they met, Li Motang glanced at Nie Wenxuan, a little confused. She could tell that the other party was just a mortal without any cultivation.
This man is completely different from Huang Feng's two senior brothers, Bai Yang and Sun Xiufu.
"Who is this?" Li Motang asked.
Huang Feng briefly introduced: "We just met."
Nie Wenxuan explained from the side: "Yes, Mr. Huang just rescued me from the female ghost and was a great favor to me.
To be honest, I was in despair at that time. If it weren’t for Mr. Huang’s voice in my heart...well..."
Suddenly speechless, Nie Wenxuan didn't know what had happened, and his eyes widened in fear.
Li Motang ignored his funny look and stared at Huang Feng with sharp eyes.
"Huh?" Huang Feng always felt that this look was a bit strange, as if he found an unfamiliar number in his boyfriend's address book.
As for that!
However, as the number of "drift bottles" increased and he became more and more familiar with Li Motang, he originally planned to find a suitable opportunity to talk to her about this matter.
It's a pity that Nie Wenxuan spoke a little too quickly, and it's also my fault that he forgot to tell me.
Huang Feng waved his hand, and the aura that blocked Nie Wenxuan's mouth gradually dissipated.
Returning to normal, Nie Wenxuan said quickly: "I was just...why was I speechless?"
Huang Feng: "You talk too much!"
"Ah, then I'll say less..." Nie Wenxuan was not stupid, and he vaguely guessed what information he seemed to have revealed.
Li Motang on the side interrupted him: "I don't think I have much to say, go on."
Nie Wenxuan shook his head.
Huang Feng laughed at the side and said, "There's nothing left to do."
Li Motang didn't expect to get too much information out of Nie Wenxuan, but seeing Huang Feng's proud look, he felt very unhappy and deliberately said: "You are a candidate preparing to take the exam, right? Tell me everything you know, and I will ensure you pass." List.”
"She is indeed capable of doing it." Huang Feng poured a cup of tea slowly, pushed it to Nie Wenxuan, and winked quietly.
Nie Wenxuan took the cup and held it with both hands. He took it in for a long time and felt like he understood it, so he said, "But I can pass the exam myself."
Huang Feng was very satisfied and continued: "She can ensure you are on the list, or she can prevent you from being on the list."
Although he is a monk, monks cannot interfere with the imperial examinations in Daxia. Nie Wenxuan just regarded it as a joke and continued to cooperate: "Wouldn't your conscience be disturbed by doing this?"
Huang Feng was happy. He didn't expect that she could cooperate with him so well. He was pleasantly surprised: "Maybe, maybe not. By the way, she also knows Xianmen Academy and can recommend you to study."
Nie Wenxuan said honestly: "But I don't want to go."
Seeing the two people singing along, and it was obviously Huang Feng who instigated them, Li Motang gritted his teeth secretly.
Then Huang Feng said again: "She is the Princess of Daxia."
Nie Wenxuan was slightly startled: "Really?"
"Really." Huang Feng nodded.
Nie Wenxuan believed it and immediately knelt down: "Nie Wenxuan, young man, meet Her Royal Highness the Princess. Princess, if you have anything to ask, feel free to... ah!"
Only then did Huang Feng realize that he was a little distracted. Why did he mention the princess in front of such a scholar? After all, the sense of superiority between king, minister, father and son is still deep-rooted in this kind of place.
He was so angry that he complained: "Why are you such a loser? Your integrity is at stake!"
Nie Wenxuan was confused: "But she is a princess!"