Chapter 138 Chapter 138 Incognito Visit

As a virtuous monarch, Lin Si believed that it was a good thing to go on incognito visits and have close exchanges with the people.

This was definitely not the relaxing moment she found once every few months, absolutely not.

It is hot in summer, and cotton has already occupied a very large market in the summer clothing series.

Leaving aside the wealthy, silk and satin are plentiful to choose from, but for ordinary people, cotton is a very good choice.

It absorbs sweat and is relatively cool when worn, and there is no discomfort when wearing it.

Today, linen is no longer used to make clothes. It is only used to make bags, purses, and curtains.

Lin Si traveled in a low-key manner, naturally wearing a cotton dress with two simple hairbands, which was no different from her previous outfit in Xihe Road.

Zhong Diyan went out to carry out an assassination mission, so it was the siblings Guo Zi and Guo Han who took turns to accompany Lin Si out of the palace today.

The current Anjing is completely different from when Lin Si first entered Anjing. The expressions of the people are completely different.

The primary and secondary schools are still under construction because of their meticulous design. The first school to enroll students is the night school.

Many children from poor families and educated children of officials also wanted to become officials. Since primary schools had age limits, they could only go to night schools.

This night school is not really held at night. In ancient times, there were no electric lights, and the night was so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of you. How could you have classes there?

The class time is determined by the weather and the teacher's arrangement, either in the morning or in the afternoon.

I don’t attend many classes, and the rest of the time I spend reviewing at home.

Movable type printing also came in handy at this time, and small volumes of review materials and tutorial books were snapped up by students in night school.

This group of students all wanted to continue the family glory, or they had been studying for the imperial examinations in order to stand out, so they studied very hard.

The custom of carrying a cross-body bag to school has also spread to Anjing. It has become an unwritten rule. No matter what school or whether it is a night school, students must be allowed to carry a cross-body bag.

Lin Si took a few steps on the street and saw someone with a cross-body bag coming out of school.

Not to mention, this scene looks quite harmonious.

When Guo Han saw this group of people, he suddenly remembered something and said, "There's a street behind here. There's a stall that sells delicious roast potatoes."

Lin Si was wandering around aimlessly, so he asked Guo Han to take him to try it.

By the way, I asked, "Didn't you say that Li Tangzhang was okay before? Why haven't you taken any action?"

Guo Han turned his head, his eyes rolling. "Didn't you teach me that when it comes to men, you should never give your heart to them. Just play with them."

Guo Zi's expression softened slightly. "It's best if you think this way! And remember, your work is confidential..."

"Brother, what do you think of me? How could I possibly fall in love at five o'clock in the morning?"

Lin Si silently replied in his heart.

It seems there really is one.

The roast potato stall was run by a girl. Lin Si looked at her from afar and saw that her business was pretty good, with several people waiting by the side.

But what caught Lin Si's attention even more was that the girl was setting up a stall with her child. The child was in a basket beside the stall. The child looked no more than a year old, not crying or making a fuss, and was very well-behaved. The clothes the child wore were also very clean, and it was obvious that he was well cared for.

Lin Si queued up obediently. She could tell from the details in the girl's expression that she was very worried about the child and she turned her head to look from time to time.

Seeing that Lin Si was a stranger, the girl introduced him enthusiastically. "This is your first time here, right? What do you want to add to the baked potatoes?"

Lin Si saw chili powder on her stall.

The stall girl followed Lin Si's gaze and immediately explained, "This is the powder I grind up from the chili peppers I grow at home, and add a little sesame powder. It tastes really good. It's a must-have for everyone who comes to eat baked potatoes at my place."

Lin Si nodded. "Then let's have a dish that everyone usually eats."

After saying that, he took two steps forward and squatted down to tease the child in the vegetable basket.

The child giggled as soon as he saw Lin Si and reached out to grab Lin Si's fingers.

The stall girl smiled awkwardly, "Don't be offended, girl. I had no choice but to bring my daughter out. My whole family was wiped out during the turmoil in Anjing last year. I was lucky to escape."

Lin Si comforted her, "Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, life should be better than before."

The stall girl laughed heartily at this mention. "It's better, it's better. When someone came to count the casualties caused by the Zhuo bandit's invasion of the city, I didn't take it seriously at the time. I never imagined they would actually give me a funeral allowance. Otherwise, how would I have the money to open this stall? I still have some money left over."

Guo Han understood Lin Si's hint and pretended to be curious: "There is a funeral subsidy for the death of a person. This is the first time I have heard of it. May I ask, madam, how is this subsidy calculated?"

After some inquiries, Guo Han found out that there was no problem with the amount of money he received. He smiled and said, "It seems that the new emperor really cares about the people."

The stall girl cut a few roasted potatoes, sprinkled chili powder and various seasonings on them, wrapped them in large leaves and handed them to Chunyi.

As they walked forward and ate, Guo Han chuckled, "I knew you would like it, so I've been waiting for you to leave the palace next time and wanted to recommend it to you."

Lin Si does prefer spicy food, and this flavor combination reminds her of some modern food.

Walking out of the alley, you will see a bustling market.

This is where teahouses and fanlous gather, and there are also stalls selling small items on the roadside.

Lin Si looked around and found that the people were very creative in coming up with new food. For example, it had only been a short time since she made hot pot popular, but it had already evolved into the way of eating maocai.

But she had just eaten a baked potato and now she just wanted something sweet.

I walked into the shop where I was having some snacks and hot water, and just sat down when I heard a few young girls from next door talking about the stories of their bad husbands. They spoke with such real feelings and were reluctant to leave.

Lin Si knew the reason. The Bad Husband had been serialized for almost three years and would end next month.

The young girls were so emotional that they wiped their tears with handkerchiefs. "From now on, there will be no scumbag husbands reading the Li County Monthly Report. How can I get used to this?"

"Will the calligraphy and painting lady continue to write novels in the future? Will I never see her again?"

The elementary school had a half-month summer vacation, and Wang Yang returned to Anjing and went out with her old close friends. They hadn't seen each other for a long time, and Wang Yang was studying at school again. Fortunately, they could still chat about the topic of bad husbands.

After crying over her scumbag husband, several of her close friends looked at Wang Yang with envy. "Uncle Wang is indeed foresighted. By the time the elementary school is finished, you will have studied there for more than a year or two. By then, you will have taken the civil service exam before us."

Lin Si swallowed a mouthful of ice-cold Yuanzi and nodded with satisfaction.

It’s great that nowadays little girls get together to discuss topics such as studying and becoming officials.

"It was also a blessing in disguise for father. Once the primary school in Anjing is completed, it would be great for you to study there." Wang Yang comforted them.

The young girls were chatting happily when a few young men came into the store.

It seemed that the two sides knew each other, but the conversation between them was not so friendly. The young men had not received any education and were very upset with Wang Yang, the only student in the elementary school present.

"Isn't this the little girl from the Wang family? Since she went to Lingzhou to study, why is she in Anjing?"

"I advise you to be more polite to the little girl from the Wang family. She has the connections to go to elementary school, and she will become an official two years earlier than us."

Wang Yang's close friends immediately went into battle mode. "Why are your own fathers and brothers being so sarcastic when they didn't check the policy in advance and didn't secure a place to study?"

"How dare we? Isn't this just telling the truth?"

Wang Yang was very composed. She held down her best friend's excited hand and said calmly, "You young gentlemen are talking very strangely, saying that my family has connections. May I ask what connections I have? My father first consulted Censor Xin and Minister Zuo, and then went to Lingzhou with the mentality of giving it a try. He caught up with the last few spots, and the whole process was legal and reasonable. Where is the connection? Even spreading rumors requires evidence, right? Or do you think Minister Zuo gave my family a backdoor? Then you can report it."

This matter was brought to a head, and a few of the foul-mouthed young men started to panic.

"That's not our intention. Let's go. It's really unlucky."

Wang Yang's response just now was so calm and composed that several close friends envied him.

Their eyes sparkled, "Yangyang, you were really amazing just now, just like those ladies-in-waiting who followed His Majesty to Anjing."

"Yeah, yeah, sure enough, reading books makes you different."

"Yangyang, you just looked like Liang Xiang, you really had quite a powerful aura. I happened to meet Liang Xiang once last time, and I have admired him for a long time."

Wang Yang suddenly felt embarrassed. "How can I compare with Prime Minister Liang? You guys are really embarrassing me."

After listening to this funny bickering, Lin Si had just finished his snacks.

Lin Si happened to be leaving the store with Wang Yang and a few other young girls.

Wang Yang caught a glimpse of Lin Si's profile from the corner of his eye, and then her back.

"Yangyang, what are you looking at?"

"Yeah, didn't you say you'd go to your house and tell us about the book club?"

"Yeah, didn't you say that the book club is really interesting?"

Wang Yang had an indescribable feeling in her heart. The girl just now gave her an aura of majesty without even being angry, but she couldn't tell what it was exactly.

She came back to her senses and said, "I didn't see anything. Let's go."

After walking a few steps outside, Lin Sicai said slowly: "Check which families those young men are from and warn them to pay attention to their family education."

Guo Zi and Guo Han nodded: "As you wish."

Lin Si turned around and glanced at the little girls who were preparing to go home.

Nowadays, all the girls in Anjing have such awareness and insights. When more and more girls become educated in the future, the world will eventually develop into what she expects.