Chapter 389: Just don't interact with Xia Ziqing
389, so he didn't communicate with Xia Ziqing less. In fact, before Xia Ziqing came to call him, he had also heard about the deeds of the Fourth Young Master Hua. Yes, not wanting to befriend that person.
"Brother Dafu, where are you staying now, and I'll go to sit with you when I'm free?" Xia Beibei asked.
"Ziqing now lives in Huayu Mansion, and I live in Lianxinxuan." Xia Dafu replied.
"Lian Xinxuan?" Xia Beibei frowned, this Lianxinxuan sounds like a nice and elegant place. With Xia Dafu's strength, can he afford it?
"Nine girls, Lianxinxuan is the place where the imperial court provides you with temporary residence, and all the famous people can live in Lianxinxuan, as long as they can publish their own books for the literature lovers of Wenbixuan to read, it will be free of charge. Provides room and board." Wu Shiqiu said in Xia Beibei's ear.
"Oh." Xia Beibei responded.
That's a pretty good place. As long as Xia Dafu works hard enough, Lianxinxuan can be considered a place that can provide a way for the masters to excel.
"Juniang, where do you guys stay when you come to Belvedere? If you have time, Ziqing and I will go over to sit too." Xia Dafu asked.
When he came to the Belvedere, where he was intoxicated with money, he could be considered to have seen it, and it was inevitable to spend money everywhere. People like him who had no money and no name, even a shop assistant, looked down on him.
Before the exam started, in order to save money, he lived with a few friends at the Land Temple in the city. During the day, he made money by copying books for Wenbixuan. Miaozhu is a good person.
However, Xia Jiuniang is different. With the Prince of the East by his side, he must be staying in the most high-end inn.
"Master Xia, I'm waiting to live in..."
"Brother Dafu, we only stay in the Belvedere for one day before leaving. I'm afraid you won't be able to see me if you're free." Xia Beibei interrupted before Wu Shiqiu could tell that they lived in the regent's palace. Her words were said to Xia Dafu.
Just kidding, let them know that they live in the regent's mansion, then when they come to the door, will she see her or not?
And, two people enter and leave the regent's palace? It only takes one time, and her career will be smooth. She wants to help, but she doesn't want to be in the light of Young Lord Beitang, and would rather talk to her family Wuyu.
As soon as Dahou spoke, there was still something that could not be done.
Wu Shiqiu pursed his lips, looking like he did something wrong.
"Juniang, it's rare to meet you on the streets of Belvedere, Ziqing, don't go to see that Fourth Young Master Hua, why don't you find a teahouse with Jiuniang to sit down and chat, how?" Xia Dafu turned his head and asked Xia Zi clear.
"Let's talk, I have to go to the appointment." Xia Ziqing said coldly.
Anyway, he wanted to take Xia Dafu over there, just to raise his price. Since he didn't want to go, why should he force it.
"Jiuniang, Prince Dongfang, I'm taking my leave." He gave Xia Jiuniang a deep look, then passed by them and left.
"Juniang, don't have the same knowledge as Ziqing, that's what he is." Xia Dafu saw Xia Ziqing's cold face, and he didn't give Xia Jiuniang a good face, so he quickly smiled.
He suggested that we all go have a cup of tea together, wouldn't it be nice? Isn't Ziqing wanting to make friends with some nobles in the Belvedere? Isn't Mr. Dongfang unqualified, as long as he is willing to say a word, can they be an official?
"Don't be surprised, Big Rich Brother, let's go to the restaurant in front, it's almost noon, let's have lunch together." How could Xia Beibei know anything like Xia Ziqing?
He can't see himself with Dongfang Yu, she doesn't want to see him yet, it's better to go.
Dongfang Yu immediately gestured to Wu Shiqiu with his eyes, and Wu Shiqiu immediately walked to the restaurant not far away.
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"Brother Dafu, are you going to wait for Shangguan's recommendation in Belvedere? It's very difficult." In the private room of the restaurant, three people sat together, Xia Beibei said seriously to Xia Dafu.
"No, how could it be, I just listened to the words of the temple blessing and wanted to write some articles of my own in Belvedere. Fortunately, in the next world, I can leave a good reputation in the ears of the examiners." Xia Dafu said.
He is a juren out of 100 people. How can he have any future? He still has to go back to Xiajia Village and work hard for another three years. Otherwise, it will be futile to stay here.
"Temple blessing?" Xia Beibei frowned.
What kind of temple is in Belvedere, not monks and nuns, but temple blessings. It can be seen that this temple is not very big.
"It's the Land Temple on Lai'en Street. Before the course was opened, I borrowed and lived in the Land Temple with a few friends. We could save money and make money by copying books in the Wenbi Pavilion." Xia Dafu replied.
"So there is such a good place in the Belvedere." Xia Beibei laughed.
That temple congratulatory person is also a kind-hearted person. He gives convenience to others, but also to himself. He is not as snobby as some people.
"Then you save a lot of money," she asked.
"Well, you can save if you can save it, but don't spend too much." Xia Dafu also nodded.
It’s been half a year since he arrived in Lido, and he didn’t spend too much, instead he had more money in his pocket.
It's not that he doesn't want to spend some money to get acquainted with the sons and brothers of those high-ranking officials and dignitaries. It's just that he knows how well he has done in his own exams.
"Would you like me to let Dongfang arrange it and give you a small job in Lido?" Xia Beibei asked with narrowed eyes.
"No, no, no." Xia Dafu shook his head quickly, and his expression changed when he heard Xia Beibei's words.
"Why not?" Xia Beibei asked him pretending to be puzzled.
If he answered immediately, she wouldn't be surprised. After all, in the exam, who doesn't want to rely on a little relationship to find an official and a half-job for himself, Xia Dafu wants to be an official, that's human nature.
However, the question just now was just to test him. If he really responded immediately, it means that this person also has something undesirable, greed! And without any prudence.
"I want to rely on my own reputation, not others." Xia Dafu said with a simple and honest smile.
"Pfft." Wu Shiqiu laughed when he heard his words.
This Xia Dafu is really ridiculous. If he doesn't rely on others, can a country boy be a Shangguan? Even the three of the top 1, whose articles are not good, can be selected, right?
Who doesn't know the tricks in it?
"Young Master Xia, don't blame me for talking too much. If you don't rely on others, your career will be over." Wu Shiqiu had to say something disappointing.
Hearing this, Xia Dafu's face darkened, not because he was unhappy that Wu Shiqiu's words were too straightforward, but because he knew that what she said was the truth.
Without money, nothing can be done.
"That's what Shiqiu said, if you want a smooth career, it's useless to rely on knowledge alone. You have to rely on scheming and money, especially when you are an official in the capital." Xia Beibei nodded and said.
"Bei'er, what's so good about being a Beijing official, why don't you go to the locality to be an alternate county magistrate." Dongfang Yu said suddenly.
In the capital, small officials, if they are not careful, are the scapegoats of those big men, and if the Shangguan wants to do something bad, and the lower official wants to do something, he can only obey, and it is the most embarrassing.
In his opinion, it is not as promising as growing crops in the field, but not everyone can grow valuable crops like his Belle.
"This..." Xia Dafu's face suddenly became embarrassed, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
"Why, are you still not happy?" Dongfang Yu looked at his appearance and paused in his heart.
Could it be that he was wrong, this Xia Dafu's character should be very good, and the candidate county magistrate is already a good way out for a 104th-ranked Juren.
"It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that the candidate county magistrate must be a candidate within 100 people, I..." He has already exceeded that limit, how can he still have this honor.
This is too flattering for him, right?
"If Ziqing..."
"He wouldn't like a petty official like the county magistrate, and he's still a candidate." Before Xia Dafu could finish speaking, Xia Beibei took his words.
Xia Ziqing's ambition is big, where can a small county magistrate be satisfied?
"Uh." Xia Dafu choked and lowered his head.
Ziqing is really not satisfied with being a small county magistrate. He knew it from the moment he got to know the Fourth Young Master Hua through his scheming.
"Xia Dafu, if you still want to keep your innocent heart, stop communicating with Xia Ziqing." Dongfang Yu had to remind him.
Xia Zi was engulfed by the infinite desire in his heart early in the morning. For his own purpose, he could do whatever he could.
A person like Fourth Young Master Hua, how could he have never heard of that person's deeds, even such a person can befriend him, and there is nothing else he can do.
"I see." Xia Dafu responded.
"By the way, Dongfang, what kind of position does that Fourth Young Master Hua have in Belvedere?" Xia Beibei asked suddenly.
"Jun Xiancheng, what kind of status do you think you can have, and what will happen in the future?" Dongfang Yu asked her back.
"Jun Xiancheng!" Xia Beibei narrowed her eyes dangerously. Isn't that the immoral father Wuyu? The biggest villain in Dreamland.
"Nahua through the ages..."
"Huayu Mansion is a branch that Zifengtang has long since abandoned, and has nothing to do with Zifengtang." Dongfang Yu said immediately.
How can Huayu Mansion be compared to the people in Zifengtang?
"Oh." Xia Beibei responded and turned to look at Xia Dafu, "Brother Dafu, when are you going to go home?"
It is not a problem to stay here all the time. If there is no recommendation from a court official above the fourth rank, it is impossible for them to occupy a place in the Belvedere.
"After a while, my friends also want to stay in Lido to learn more about the customs and people's livelihood in the capital." Xia Dafu said.
In fact, the most important thing is to make more money. This time, it can be regarded as a downfall. For scholars like them, in the capital, every extra penny is a penny, and they have to think about coming back in three years.