"I have also seen restaurants and inns in Quanzhou, which are gorgeous, tall and eye-catching." Zhang Hou took the wine jar from Shen Bao's hand, and took out the gold card, the seal at the bottom of the wine jar was exactly the same as the seal on the gold card, obviously from the same person's handwriting, "Brother Shen, don't talk nonsense, the good times are not necessarily the property of any prince, even if it is, don't make a noise, be careful that trouble comes out of your mouth." ”

"Afraid of what? Strange thing, Brother Zhang just hung the inscription in the air, which is admirable, why did he dare not speak when he mentioned the prince? Shen Bao was six points drunk, and drank directly after hugging the wine jar, "The world is out of my generation, and the years urge me to enter the rivers and lakes." In the talk and laughter of the emperor's hegemony, it is better than a drunk in life...... Come, don't get drunk today, don't go home. ”

Xia Xiang snatched Shen Bao's wine jar: "Wine is a thing for fun, just enjoy yourself, don't drink too much." ”

Zhang Hou also said: "That's it, that's it, Brother Shen, wait a minute, I still have to find a place to stay, and I shouldn't drink more." ”

"There can be one more person in my room, if Brother Zhang doesn't dislike it, just share the room with me." Xia Xiang and Xiao Wu each lived in a room, although the room was not luxurious but large enough, "It's just a little simpler, not an upper room." ”

"You and I are not classmates, but it is rare to have the friendship of the same room." Zhang Hou laughed, "As long as my little sister is settled, I will be able to keep everything simple." ”

"By the way, I don't know something, Brother Xia and Brother Shen, how can there be a distinguished guest card that is always in good times?" Zhang Hou was puzzled, based on his observation, Xia Xiang and Shen Bao were not children of rich families, or in other words, their backgrounds were far inferior to his family backgrounds, and it was impossible to afford a VIP card with good times.

"Haha, Brother Zhang doesn't know, Shen Bao has a beautiful jade card that is always in good times." If it weren't for Shen Bao's beautiful jade card, which could be discounted at seven times in Haojingchang and exempted three times, Xia Xiang would not have come to Haojingchang to eat in Taipingju, which was too expensive. The dishes used in the Taiping Residence are all silverware. Even if it is just two people sitting opposite each other, it is necessary to inject a pair of bowls, two pairs of plates, five pieces of fruit and vegetable plates, and three or five water vegetable bowls, which costs as much as dozens of taels of silver.

It is no wonder that consumption is so high, and each silverware used is worth hundreds or even thousands of yuan. The utensils used are so expensive, and the ingredients are also carefully selected, so the good scenery is often in Taipingju or Fanlou, which is the restaurant with the highest consumption in the whole Beijing.

"Miyuka?" Zhang Hou was taken aback, secretly looked at Shen Bao a few times, and asked the question in his heart, "I don't know where Brother Zhang got the beautiful jade card of good times?" ”

Xia Xiang saw Zhang Hou's doubts, and knew that Zhang Hou decided that Shen Bao's financial resources were not enough to buy a beautiful jade card with good times, and immediately smiled: "When Brother Shen said that he had a beautiful jade card with good times, I had the same idea as Brother Zhang. Guess what, sure enough, Brother Shen's beautiful jade card was not bought by himself, but given by someone. ”

"Who is so generous?" Zhang Hou was surprised, not that he was surprised by the value of the jade card itself, but that the person who is qualified to have the jade card must be either rich or expensive, but he gave it to others, which is very unusual, and Shen Bao is just a cloth cloth, not a powerful person.

Shen Bao's drunken eyes were hazy, and he stretched out a finger and shook it in front of his eyes: "Brother Xia, Brother Zhang, this matter is a secret, you know, I know, he knows, God knows, and the earth knows, and it can't be passed on." ”

Zhang Hou nodded and said, "Definitely, definitely." ”

On the way to Beijing to catch the exam, when Shen Bao passed through Zhending Mansion, he rescued an old man who had fallen into the water in the Hutuo River. After the old man was rescued, he jumped into the rolling Hutuo River again while Shen Bao was not paying attention. Only then did Shen Bao know that the old man did not fall into the water, but committed suicide by throwing himself into the river.

Shen Bao is also interesting, the old man threw himself into the river for the second time, and he went down to the river again to save him. After saving the old man, he didn't ask the old man why he threw himself into the river, nor did he persuade him, so he sat next to the old man and didn't leave. The old man was also stubborn and jumped into the river for the third time. Shen Bao didn't say a word, and jumped into the river for the third time to save people. And so on and so forth, seven times in total.

After rescuing the old man ashore for the seventh time, the old man hugged Shen Bao's arm and cried. Shen Bao didn't speak, and quietly waited for the old man to finish crying before asking: "Uncle, no matter how big the grievances are, you are all people who have died seven times." I'm not even afraid to die seven times, what are you afraid of? ”

The old man burst into tears, grabbed Shen Bao's hand and shook it vigorously: "You are really a good posterity, I don't die, old man, I have to live well." After living a handful of years, I haven't seen a person who can't die by jumping into the river seven times, and he can't die anymore if he doesn't deserve to die. ”

Shen Bao was relieved, and said goodbye to the old man to be on the road, but was stopped by someone - it was a handsome, about fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl. Yahuan said that her lady invited Shen Bao to come over to see her. Shen Bao didn't know where he was, so he walked more than a dozen steps along the river bank with Yahuan, and when he looked up, there was a BMW incense car not far away.

The horse is four jujube red horses, the car is made of Hainan yellow rosewood, and the rectangular carriage stands on the shed, which is closed. The doors are located at the rear and draped with curtains. A pillar is erected at each of the four corners of the roof, and a large curtain is supported on the four pillars. The curtain is embroidered with plum blossom patterns, the surrounding area is decorated with silk tassels, double wheels, and then equipped with white copper ornaments calf carts, green oil silk, Zhu Li Tongyuan, Zhu silk net, extremely luxurious things.

Just by the ride and the four tall horses, you can tell that the people in the car are either rich or noble.

Due to the continuous conquest of Great Xia, there was a shortage of horses. After the capital was established in Beijing, all the northern lands were returned to Bactria and horses produced by Mongolia began to supply the Central Plains and the southern regions in a steady stream. However, horses were under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War in Great Xia, and the people were forbidden to raise horses, and the people were not allowed to take advantage of the victory. Horses were war materials controlled by the imperial court, and like salt, they were not allowed to be bought and sold by the people. Even the ministers of the DPRK and China usually travel by donkey carts, mule carts or ox carts, and rarely horse-drawn carts.

Shen Bao wondered in his heart, this person didn't know who it was, not only traveled in a carriage, but also a four-horse cart, and officials below the third or fourth rank only dared to take a donkey cart. More than three grades, there is only a carriage of one horse. I believe that even if he is a member of the first rank of the dynasty and the power of the government and the opposition, he is just a four-horse cart. But even Hou Pingpan's four-horse car is far less luxurious than the BMW Xiangche in front of him.

Regardless of whether the car body is all made of precious Huanghuali wood, or the most famous Hainan Huanghuali, it takes at least half a year to transport from Hainan to Beijing and a lot of manpower and material resources, only to say that the four jujube red horses, the whole body is red, fat and strong, the hair is shiny, and the body exudes a compelling heroic spirit and extravagance.

Whose lady is so magnificent and rich? Shen Bao came to the car and bowed respectfully. The car bib made of brocade wraps the car body tightly, and it is impossible to see the appearance of the person inside, only through the light veil of the car window can be vaguely seen that it is a graceful woman.

"I took the liberty of inviting Lang Jun to come here to ask Lang Jun, why did you save Lu Dongdong seven times in a row?" The woman in the car lightly opened her lips, and her voice was like flowing water, and the dingdong was pleasant, like the sound of heaven.

It turned out that the woman saw what happened just now clearly, and she also knew the old man, Shen Baowei thought for a while, and Lang Lang replied: "God has the virtue of a good life, and since I have encountered it, I will do my best to save it." Whether it's once or seven, he's going to die, and I can't stand idly by. ”

"What if he deserves to die? Do you want to save it too? ”

"It's his business to die, it's my business to save him, and the two have nothing to do with it." Shen Bao wondered in his heart, what did he have to do with Lu Dongdong, who rescued Lu Dongdong, who threw himself into the river, and the woman in the car, "If I wasn't there, he would have died." I was present, and he threw himself into the river not to say seven times, even seventeen times and seventy times, and I will save him too. ”

"Lang Jun has a good heart, but unfortunately, he does bad things with good intentions." The woman in the car said lightly, "You and I met because of Lu Dongdong, and it can be regarded as fate, Ling'er, give Lang Jun a beautiful jade card." I hope that the quality of his beautiful jade will not change through the world. ”

"Yes, lady." The order should be given.

The curtain of the car moved slightly, and a beautiful hand as white as a jade and a delicate orchid stretched out from the car, holding a piece of beautiful jade in his hand. Ling'er took it, turned around and handed it to Shen Bao.

"This is the jade." Shen Bao held a square jade plaque in his hand, the style, size and shape of the jade plaque were exactly the same as Zhang Hou's gold card, and even the seal of "Good Times Are Always There" was exactly the same, the jade was condensed like mutton fat, milky white like fat, and it was the best mutton fat jade.

If it is only in the case of mutton fat jade, it is not unusual, although it is precious, it is not rare. However, such as the mutton fat jade held in Shen Bao's hand, the whole body is one color, not to mention a trace of impurities, and the luster is warm and moist like mist, and the thinnest part is almost transparent, which is the best and one in a hundred flawless jade, which is breathtaking.

Jade is natural, unlike gold and silver, which can be made, and flawless jade is the rarest.

"Good jade, good jade." Zhang Hou took it in his hand, played with it a few times, and sighed again and again, "Whether it is the material or the carving, it is impeccable." No wonder the beautiful jade card that is always in good times dares to ask for 10,000 yuan, but this jade is also worth more than 10,000 yuan. ”

"Is that true?" Shen Bao woke up most of the time in an instant, and stood up in shock, "This jade is worth 10,000 yuan?" Brother Zhang, don't joke around, 10,000 yuan is a lot of money......"

"Ten thousand, I want it." Zhang Hou's brush was still there, and he took the paper, "Write an IOU first, and within a month, 10,000 yuan of money will be delivered to you." ”

"Forget it." Shen Bao put away the jade card and hid it, looking cautious for fear of being snatched away, "It's rare for a little lady to have a heart, how can you sell it for money to insult my reputation?" ”

Xia Xiang didn't speak for a long time, he was full of doubts in his heart, the little lady sent the beautiful jade card to Shen Bao, perhaps because she valued Shen Bao's righteous act of saving people's lives, and she rescued her seven times, but the little lady knew that Lu Dongdong had fallen into the water, why didn't she save her when she saw death? Taking a step back, the little lady doesn't know how to water, with her power, letting others come to the rescue is just a gesture, why is she indifferent? Could it be that there is something hidden that no one knows?

Isn't this little lady the one who is always behind the scenes? Xia Xiang's heart was both excited and full of anticipation, he was very interested in the people behind the scenes, and wanted to know who she was, and why she was able to build a huge business empire in just three years?

Of course, the deeper thought was that he wanted to talk about a deal with this talented little lady.

In the afternoon, the sun was slanting westward, and several people walked along the street all the way west, facing the sun, which was a little dazzling. Xia Xiang and Zhang Hou walked in front of several people, and the two walked side by side, watching the prosperity along the street while talking about what they saw and heard on their respective roads.

After coming out of the good times in Taipingju, at the invitation of Xia Xiang and Shen Bao, Zhang Hou also decided to stay at the Quanyou Inn. Although they have a good time card and can stay in any inn in the capital, they still unanimously decided to stay at the whole inn. Shen Bao did not stay in the inn where the good times were always at the beginning, and it was also out of the idea of saving. Although the jade card can be discounted, the discounted price is still much higher than that of the Quanyou Inn.

Shen Bao didn't want to go, he rode on Zhang Hou's horse, and Xiao Wu led the horse. Shi Er didn't ride a horse, Anbu was a car, following behind Xia Xiang and Zhang Hou. She didn't lead the horse, she believed in the reins of the horse, and let the horse follow.

Shi Er's eyes are full of curiosity and novelty, and from time to time he exclaims and exclaims, and he is interested in sugar gourds, jewelry, rouge, flower arrangement, cloth, etc. I didn't finish touching it, I bought a box of rouge, a hairpin, and finally bought a string of sugar gourds, which I held in my hand and enjoyed eating while eating, so I stopped a little.

Before the end of the year, the white and tender water is like a fresh breeze, bringing a fresh and pleasant breath to the south. As a woman, she dresses as a man, and her clothes are not very fitting, a little too wide, but they bring out her young but graceful figure even more.

Through the conversation, I learned that Shi'er was Zhang Hou's sister.

Zhang Hou went to Beijing to take the exam, but when he had to follow, Zhang Hou naturally refused. When she didn't want to be eccentric, she dressed up as a man, went out one step ahead of him, and waited for him to appear. From the moment Zhang Hou saw Shi'er, he knew that even if he drove Shi'er away, she would go and return. Instead of letting her go alone, it is better to walk with him all the way, so that they can take care of each other.

Shi'er is the younger sister of Zhang Houyi's compatriot, and the two brothers and sisters have a deep love affair, and they have never been separated since childhood.

In addition to reading the books of sages, Zhang Hou also likes Taoist techniques like Cao Shujun, but in addition to cultivating the Tao, he does not forget the imperial examination, unlike Cao Shujun, who generally cultivates and cannot coexist. Zhang Hou likes to be convinced, because of his handsome appearance, outstanding intelligence, extensive and profound knowledge, good at writing articles and superhuman talent, his fame was shocked for a while.

Zhang Hou was originally born in a family of eunuchs, and his father was an official to the doctor of Yinqing Guanglu.

"Don't hide it from Brother Xia, three years ago, I went to Beijing to take the exam and won the Jinshi." Zhang Hou walked with his hands in his hands, looking left and right, as if he was talking about other people's affairs, "Later, I disobeyed the emperor's order and refused to accept it, and threw away the edict and went home." Today, three years later, I come to Beijing again, just for the champion. ”

Xia Xiang was extremely shocked, the imperial examination in Great Xia, since the current saint set the rule that the examination is once every three years, every three years, the admission of more than 100 Jinshi people. Taizu Taizong Dynasty is a test every year. During the Taizong Dynasty, there was a person who entered the second class of the high school, and he thought that he had learned a person, and he should be a first-class person, so as not to be ordered by the emperor. The following year, he went to Beijing again to take the exam, and sure enough, he was the first in high school.

Daxia treats literati quite preferentially, and Jinshi High School is not subject to the emperor's order, and it can also be retaken in the next year. But at that time, it was a test every year, and now it is a test every three years, and the difficulty is not the same. One exam a year, for students, does not feel long. The exam is taken every three years, if you don't accept it in high school, and then come back in three years, you will change the ordinary person, and you don't dare to be so confident and bold. After all, the Jinshi background is the ultimate goal of every scholar to learn and excel.

No one can guarantee that they will be able to go to high school again after three years of high school this year. Every three years, the examiner may change, each examiner has his own style, and the admission criteria are also different.

Xia Xiang had been surprised by Zhang Hou's hanging inscription before, but now that he heard that he was not affected in high school, he was even more determined that Zhang Hou was definitely not an extraordinary person, and if he got the opportunity, he would become a great weapon.

Xia Xiang sincerely admired Zhang Hou's actions of doing something and not doing something, and asked solemnly: "Why did Brother Zhang refuse to accept it?" ”

"Haha, it's also my selfishness. Back then, Dabi, the nephew Zhang Ping won the top prize, and I was ashamed of Zhang Ping, so I gave up Jinshi. Zhang Hou smiled proudly, "I think I, Zhang Hou, know everything, how can I be under Zhang Ping?" If I am the top student in high school this year, I will return to my hometown in fine clothes, raise my eyebrows in front of my clansmen, and be ashamed. ”

Seeing that Xia Xiang's face was calm and silent, Zhang Houxiao asked, "Brother Xia, do you think I am very gentlemanly in doing this?" ”

Xia Xiang shook his head and smiled, his smile was honest and honest: "I can't hide it, Brother Zhang, I think your approach is not advisable, and it is debatable." ”

"How?" Zhang Hou was quite surprised, he thought that Xia Xiang would agree with his approach, "If Brother Xia is replaced and subordinated to the younger generation, what will Brother Xia do?" ”

"Ambition is not in old age, talent is not in the morning or evening, what's the harm in succumbing to it for a while? I have to work hard, and I just need to surpass it in the future, so why do I have to be rash? Brother Zhang never thought that you would take the exam again in three years, and it would take three years in between. If you were in the court for three years, how much should you have done for the country and the people? Xia Xiang sighed, but also what he really thought in his heart, in his opinion, the high school champion of the clan nephew is a good thing, and it is not wrong for him to be willing to condescend to the nephew, why should he be angry and not be killed? It's too conceited.

Listening to Xia Xiang's words, Zhang Hou bowed his head thoughtfully and was silent, Xia Xiang thought he had figured something out, but after a while, Zhang Hou suddenly laughed and said, "If I can't be famous in the world, how can I serve the court?" I insist that what I did was not wrong, and that if I were to be subservient to you and Shen Bao this year, I would not be ordered to come back in three years. ”

"Really?" Shen Bao staggered on horseback, drunk and cute, and when he heard Zhang Hou's words, he suddenly sobered up a little, "Brother Zhang, why don't you make a bet between the three of you?" ”

"Bet? Okay, I'll be with you to the end. Zhang Hou didn't ask what he was gambling on, and immediately agreed.

Xia Xiang smiled: "What are you betting on?" ”

"Get out of the way, get out of the way!"

Zhang Hou opened his mouth and was about to answer, when suddenly there was a noisy sound in front of him, and the three people and three horses galloped like a gallop in the wind, in the bustling streets, as if they were in a no-man's land, they rampaged, and collided head-on with Xia Xiang and several people.

"Ahh Shi Er was frightened on the spot and forgot to dodge.