Zhu Ziwen bowed and said, "Zhu Ziwen greets the old lady!"

"Are you Zhu Ziwen? The famous Zhu Ziwen who took the imperial examination for the eighth time? Are you the Zhu Bajie with a childlike face and white hair?"

Zhu Ziwen blushed and nodded.

“Shame on you!”

"I wonder if Mr. Zhu can tell me whether you are going there because of the famous imperial examination?"

"Yes, it's because of the imperial examination!" Zhu Ziwen agreed.

"Well, I've heard that you are a well-known talent. If you succeed this time and pass the imperial examination, I will reward you handsomely!"

The old lady gave a big reward? What? Could it be that young lady? Thinking of that beautiful woman, Zhu Ziwen was naturally very happy.

He quickly agreed, "Zhu Ziwen has not yet taken the exam, so I dare not speak rashly! But I will definitely try my best. I am 99% confident that it will work this time!"

"You are capable of doing this, so please rest assured!"

Since Zhu Ziwen said so, the old lady naturally felt relieved. She said: Since that’s the case, I, an old woman, would like to hear your profound opinion.

Zhu Ziwen naturally did not dare to be modest, and quickly agreed: "I can definitely solve the problem of the examination." Not only did I say this, but I also really have the ability to do so. As long as I perform normally, it will be fine.

"At the Confucius Institute, this is what I just said to you. My poem amazed everyone at the institute. Even I couldn't believe that my words could have such power."

"Oh! Of course I remember. You were already famous in the Confucius Institute when you were eleven years old."

"Then may I ask, old lady, what do you think of the power of my poem?"

"I was deeply shocked when I heard it. I don't know what words to use to express my feelings. So I hope that a talented person like you can marry into my Gao family."

The old lady asked, "Zhu Ziwen, you just met my granddaughter Xiaorou, didn't you? How was it?"

The girl was indeed very beautiful, with a baby face, big breasts, and an air of a fairy. It turned out that her name was Xiaorou.

Although she is not as beautiful as those stunning beauties, she is unique and eye-catching, and her cool temperament attracted Zhu Ziwen even more.

However, Zhu Ziwen shook his head and said, "I have seen this young lady in the courtyard. She is stunningly beautiful!"

"Have you seen her?" the old lady asked with some confusion.

"I have seen her, but I don't know why she left so soon, and I didn't talk to her. I just fell in love with her at first sight. So please help me, old lady."

"But I don't know, if you missed the chance to have such a good girl, would you feel regretful?"

"???"

The old lady asked, "My Gao family was once a wealthy family, but it has fallen into decline now. You are interested in my granddaughter, and my granddaughter seems to have a special liking for you. If you can pass the imperial examination this time, I will betroth my granddaughter to you. But if you fail this time, it's another matter. Our relationship ends here, and there is no need to visit me again."

"It's getting late today, Zhu Ziwen should stay in the mansion today!"

Zhu Ziwen was overjoyed when he heard this. He immediately kowtowed and promised, "I will definitely seize the opportunity. Thank you, Madam, for your help. Thank you, Madam, for your help!"

"It's a deal."

"Once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back."

"I don't need your thanks. You should take some rest and prepare for the exam. You can go see my granddaughter before you leave tomorrow morning."

"Yes! Thank you, old lady!"

The sky was gradually getting dark. Several maids came into the courtyard holding red lanterns.

After Zhu Ziwen agreed, he stood up and walked out. When he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and looked at the old lady with a smile on his face: I wonder if you can give me a lantern tonight?

This lantern can illuminate and also ward off evil spirits.

After the old lady agreed, she ordered people to bring a few oil lamps from the mansion to Zhu Ziwen, and warned him not to touch these things carelessly, because these were not ordinary oil lamps, but locust wood kerosene lamps made of thousand-year-old locust wood.

The thousand-year-old locust tree is an extremely precious tree. Its bark is very hard and can withstand strong high temperatures. It also has a strong anti-corrosion function. After encountering a fire, its bark will become a protective film, so that the flames cannot burn the leaves on the bark, keeping the bark intact. Moreover, its bark has a faint fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed after smelling it.

The bark of this thousand-year-old locust tree is a very rare treasure!

The thousand-year-old locust wood is not just a locust tree, but also a very rare wood that can be used to make many wood carvings and wood engravings. The materials for wood carvings can be used to make a variety of items, such as wooden utensils, wooden swords, etc. These wooden swords and wood carvings are essential for making puppets. However, the wood needed to make puppets is very expensive, so only some ordinary wood carvings or wooden swords can be made. As for wood carvings, they can only be repaired and maintained in the temple and cannot be taken away privately.

Puppets and wooden swords made of thousand-year-old locust wood are very useful and can also prevent fires. This is because the material of these wood carvings and wooden swords is relatively soft and can withstand fires. Unlike iron sheets, no fire can destroy these wood carvings.

Of course, in addition to this, you can also make wooden swords. Although these wooden swords are also very sharp, fire is simply not enough to burn them.

Of course, the best wooden swords are made of locust wood, because locust wood itself is very tough, and its bark is very soft, plus its bark is fireproof, so these wooden swords can be used after being made into wood carvings. Not only are they fireproof, but they can also be used to make wood carvings. Moreover, these wood carvings and wooden swords can also prevent fire attacks.

Of course, these were all seen by Zhu Ziwen in books. Because thousand-year-old locust trees are extremely rare and precious, these things are even more precious treasures to Zhu Ziwen.

Of course, Zhu Ziwen’s book is not completely ignorant of these wood carvings made of thousand-year-old locust wood, as the book records many wood carvings made of thousand-year-old locust wood.

And there is a drawing in the book which is the production drawing of thousand-year-old locust wood.

The production diagram of thousand-year-old locust wood was recorded by Zhu Ziwen in "Strange Stories from Ancient Tombs". Zhu Ziwen was very familiar with the thousand-year-old locust wood, so he was very familiar with the production diagram of thousand-year-old locust wood.

Zhu Ziwen kept these things firmly in mind and then prepared to go back to his room to rest.

Just as Zhu Ziwen was about to leave, the old lady suddenly called out to him, "Zhu Ziwen, please stay!"

Zhu Ziwen turned around and looked at the old lady and said.

The old lady laughed and said, "Since you are here, please talk to me again!"

"good!"

Zhu Ziwen agreed immediately.

The old lady said, "Ziwen, my granddaughter has been promised a marriage, I won't go into the details. If you pass the imperial examination, you will be my granddaughter's lifesaver. Although you come from a poor family, you don't have to be too modest. After all, our Gao family has been officials for generations, and talent doesn't matter what family background you have. I understand these principles. As long as you don't mind, it's fine."

Lifesaver? Mind? "How could I mind? I don't mind, because I know you are doing this for my own good."

Zhu Ziwen said respectfully.

The old lady nodded and said: "Well, I understand, you should go back to your room and rest! " Zhu Ziwen said: "Yes!"

The old lady said, "By the way, I remember that one day there was a woodcutter named Lin Fan who saved your life, right?"

"Yes, old lady!"

"Chanjuan, it's getting late. Take Master Zhu to the east wing to rest!"

"Yes, Tai-sun."

The young girl in blue who brought Zhu Ziwen in responded.

"However, in the wing room you live in, you must not open the west window. Remember! Remember!"

The old lady warned.