Chapter Seventy-Three: The Imperial Examination
"This is Yandu!
Looking at the behemoth in front of him from a distance, Li Mubai was full of emotion, in front of the capital of the Ming Kingdom, the cities he had seen before were not worth mentioning at all, and even the largest Wanhua City he had seen before was not half the size of the city in front of him, not to mention the tall city walls, tall city gates, and the baptism of the years, which made this city give people a shocking feeling, as if it was a giant beast crawling on the earth.
Murong Qing couldn't help but sigh: "It's indeed majestic, it's the first time I've seen such a big city, just seeing this city, it's worth our trip!"
After a few days of hurrying, Li Mubai and Murong Qing did not stop too much, they came straight towards Yandu all the way, and finally arrived at this Yandu at noon.
"Let's go, it's just time to eat, let's see if there is anything particularly delicious about this huge swallow!"
Li Mubai urged the horse forward, and Murong Qing followed closely.
As soon as you enter the city, there are people everywhere, but it is not crowded, the streets are very wide, the shops on both sides of the road are lined up, pedestrians come and go, people are full of voices, it looks very lively and prosperous.
Murong Qing knew that Li Mubai didn't know anything about the city, so he gave a rough introduction: "We are now in Nancheng District, I heard that this side is a trade area, and there are all kinds of shops, and I heard that everything can be found here, even if it is a magic cheat, a magic weapon." Beicheng District is where the imperial palace is located, and the royal family of the Ming Kingdom and those dignitaries live there. Xicheng District is a residential area, mostly ordinary people, while Dongcheng District is a mixed area, whether it is a member of a sectarian family or a hooligan bandit, it is common there. ”
"You know a lot, haven't you never been far away, so how do you know all about these cities?" Li Mubai was puzzled, he had wanted to ask for a long time, but it was difficult to speak.
Murong Qing didn't hide it: "Some of them listened to my father and them, but more of them were because I looked at the map, and then asked others about the specific situation, and then wrote it down." ”
"So, you planned to come to Yandu at the earliest?"
Murong Qing said calmly: "Yes, since you plan to come out and have a good time, how can you not come to this Yandu to have a look?"
Li Mubai nodded and agreed: "You really should come and see it, this Yandu is also worth a visit." But what you said before is true? You can even buy magic cheats and magic weapons?"
"Do you really believe it? It's a priceless treasure, even if you can't use it yourself, you can't pass it on to future generations? Who would be stupid enough to sell it? Even if ordinary people get it, they can't be stupid enough to sell it!" Murong Qing immediately denied it, and then continued: "Listen to my father, the outside world will spread it like this, but someone is just adding fuel to the fire and bragging about an incident fifty or sixty years ago!"
"What's the matter?" Li Mubai asked curiously.
"Fifty or sixty years ago, there was a master of the Faxiang realm, in order to save his wife, he made a promise in this Yandu that as long as someone could save his wife, he would reward that person with the martial arts he had learned and the divine weapons he wore. A trace of longing flashed on Murong Qing's face, for a sensual woman, this is undoubtedly an admirable man, this martial arts and divine weapons are not represented by money, but the foundation of that man's life. In this world where many people regard divine skills and divine soldiers as more important than their own lives, he can do this for his wife, and he undoubtedly loves his wife deeply.
"I see!"
Li Mubai didn't feel too much, in his opinion, it was all right, and his beloved wife was undoubtedly more important than martial arts and weapons.
"This restaurant looks good, is this one?"
Murong Qing kept observing Li Mubai's expression, and saw that he didn't react in the slightest, and couldn't figure out what he was thinking, so she asked, "Don't you have any feelings?"
Li Mubai looked back and said in surprise: "It's just a meal, where do you get your feelings? Besides, even if you ask how it tastes, you have to finish eating!"
"I'm not asking you this!" Murong Qing was angry and stomped her foot fiercely, "I mean the story before!"
"Oh, how can this feel?" Seeing Murong Qing's unkind expression, Li Mubai changed his words and said, "Your level of storytelling is average. ”
"You!" Murong Qing felt that she was simply playing the piano to the cow, and ignored Li Mubai, and walked straight to the restaurant.
"What's the situation? Do you want me to praise her?" Li Mubai thought he had reacted, "I deserve to be a single dog for two lifetimes, and I didn't even react to this! ”
Under the guidance of the guy, the two sat down on the second floor, and after ordering food, they were silent for a while.
Li Mubai didn't know what to say, and Murong Qing was still angry, and turned her head to look out the window angrily.
Li Mubai pondered for a moment and said cautiously: "Actually, the story you said is still good. ”
"Oh, what's good?" Murong Qing said in a weird voice.
"That's a good point!"
Seeing that Murong Qing was still expressionless, Li Mubai continued: "The plot is good, what a touching story!"
Murong Qing smiled "poof", and then quickly straightened his face: "What else?"
"And ...... That person is so stupid, he has to give it to both of them when he can do something that can be done. ”
Murong Qing rolled her eyes: "As long as you're smart, can't you be serious?" Tell me what you think of that person!"
"Why am I not serious?" Li Mubai exclaimed, but looked at the big round eyes on the other side, "Okay! I don't know why you are entangled in this, isn't this what it should be?" ”
"That's what you think!"
Then the atmosphere returned to normal, and the two talked and laughed, and had a full meal.
"I'm so full! The food here is good, it's very good to my taste!" Li Mubai burped with satisfaction, and his face was comfortable.
Murong Qing didn't speak, but pointed behind him and motioned for Li Mubai to listen carefully.
“...... That Wang Kai is very powerful, I don't know if he can become the champion?"
"I guess it's the top three, and between Ye Yuan and Xu Yue and him, the three of them are almost the same in terms of ranking on the star list, and the outcome depends on the battle between them. ”
"This imperial examination is really unprecedented! There are five on the star list alone, and there are even more young heroes who are slightly inferior. ”
"I heard that some time ago, someone in Jinyu City killed Sun Xiaochen in one fell swoop and made it to the star list, but not long ago, the latest issue was off the list again, do you know why?"