Qingshan Village is not far from the county, and the convoy arrived there soon.
After exchanging a few words with the officers and soldiers at the city gate and paying the entrance fee, he was let in.
Everyone looked at the streets and alleys hung with red lanterns, and they felt their eyes were almost unable to move.
The community fire performance was scheduled for around noon, after the sacrifice to the new emperor was completed, before people from all over the country could celebrate together.
So, Ling Jiheng asked everyone to go shopping on their own and go back together in the afternoon.
This year, the villagers of Qingshan Village earned a lot of money, and they didn't feel bad at all when they bought cakes or went out to eat.
When the aunts in the village saw the beautifully carved wooden hairpins on the street, they were unable to move.
Finally, the old man said: "What's the point of wearing a wooden hairpin? If you want to wear something, let's wear a silver one."
It's really infuriating and funny.
Tears can be seen faintly in the upward-curved eyebrows.
Ling Jiheng led the convoy straight to Ruyi Tower, requested two private rooms on the second floor, and ordered a lot of food to prepare.
Then he took Chi Xingyue out for a walk and bought anything new they came across.
Even tiger-head shoes and tiger-head hats were not spared.
Chi Xingyue thought he was preparing it for his aunt's cousin, so he didn't stop him.
Unexpectedly, this guy whispered in her ear: "In two years, we should have children. It's just right to leave it for them to wear!"
Chi Xingyue: "..."
She glared at Ling Jiheng fiercely before saying, "I don't want to have a baby so early.
Besides, my mother is such a good craftsman. She must want to make clothes for her grandchildren herself."
Ling Jiheng then realized that he had been reckless, and smiled to save face: "Then give it to my uncle and aunt as a meeting gift for my little cousin!"
Chi Xingyue nodded and took Ling Jiheng to the jewelry store to buy a small silver lock and picked out a few jade ornaments that she liked.
There are peace clasps, jade ruyi, twisted wire bracelets, green beans, and golden cicadas.
They are all of normal color and transparent texture.
The price was not very expensive, a small box only cost three hundred taels of silver.
Some villagers were choosing hairpins at the counter. When they heard the prices, they all widened their eyes in surprise.
Seeing Chi Xingyue take out the banknotes without blushing or beating his heart, the aunts glared at their husbands.
It seems to be saying: "Look at them, that's what it means to be the boss!"
The men rubbed their noses and thought, I'm just an old wrinkled eggplant, how can I compare with a young girl?
If they want to be as white and tender as scallions, they will buy them jewelry even if it means losing everything.
There is no comparison. There is no comparison.
Chi Xingyue bought what he wanted and left.
I went to the grocery store to buy some supplements for postpartum confinement, and then went to the cloth shop to buy some white fine cotton cloth, and then went home.
After moving the things into the box, it didn't take long for the downstairs to become bustling.
County Magistrate Huang first congratulated General Zhou on his ascension to the throne, and then read out the imperial edict that the other party had left behind long ago.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: I, called by Heaven, have ascended the throne. From now on, I will take the people of the world as my responsibility, be diligent and pragmatic, and work diligently and conscientiously..."
After a long list of promises, there was news of holding a scientific expedition.
"Now that the Great Zhou has just been established, it is the time to recruit talents. I hope that people with lofty ideals from all over the world will actively consider this."
Ling Jiheng had not expected that the new emperor was so passionate that he would hold the imperial examinations before even unifying the country.
It excited all the readers present.
Everyone raised their arms and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor!"
It sounds like it's what everyone wants.
However, the imperial edict was quite strict and did not specify the start time of the exam, only saying that further notice would be given.
I think it needs to be adjusted according to the war situation.
The purpose of saying this in advance is to let everyone be prepared and not neglect their studies.
Secondly, it is to gather the hearts of the people. After all, the words of scholars can help him pacify the world.
Sure enough, the Zhou family army, which already had a good reputation, received unprecedented praise.
Even if Youzhou becomes independent, no one will care.
The scholars excitedly talked about the future with the people around them, as if the future was bright.
Not long after County Magistrate Huang left, the community fire performance began.
Stilt walking, yangko dancing, dragon dancing, lion dancing, shadow puppetry, and short plays.
Chi Xingyue sat by the window, watching with great interest.
The old ladies had seen this kind of scene many times, sitting together drinking tea and chatting.
An hour later, the performance ended and the food was served.
Chi Xingyue came back to his senses with a lingering feeling, sat next to Ling Jiheng, and started to eat the secret roast chicken.
By the way, Chef Fang’s cooking skills have remained the same for ten years, amazing.
No matter how many times you eat this roast chicken, you will never get tired of it.
The others were eating too, their mouths full of oil.
I really don’t know how Ruyilou can manage to do such a thriving business in the winter when food is so scarce.
That’s awesome.
After the meal, Ling Jiheng went to pay the bill, but was pulled by Shopkeeper Peng, who said he wanted to buy some meat.
Ling Jiheng had no objection, but he postponed the delivery time for several days, saying that he needed to make preparations.
Shopkeeper Peng still had stock and happily agreed.
Apart from the cost of meals and private rooms, one still has to pay Ling Jiheng some money.
He was so heartbroken that his heart ached.
He sent the man away, holding his chest and groaning, making the waiter think that the shopkeeper was sick.
I almost called a doctor.
After the Ling family had eaten and drunk their fill, they rested for half an hour before going out for a walk.
As we walked, we arrived at Ji Ke’s courtyard.
The old lady handed the key to Ji Ke. Ji Ke opened the gate with trembling fingers and saw a very exquisite courtyard.
It's not a big house, but it has five rooms. The house is made of grey bricks and tiles and looks quite new.
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