"Ahem!" Chi Xingyue turned around calmly, wandered outside for a while, and then returned to the hall.
Snuggle in the quilt and listen to everyone chatting.
It was evening when they heard this. Ling Yi and his companions came back from chopping firewood outside, their feet and legs covered in mud.
Just like Chi Xingyue, he dealt with things outside before coming in.
The firewood was thrown into the fire, and the fire in the center of the hall burned even more vigorously.
Aunt Taohua squatted over the pot and cooked the dumpling soup.
The dumpling soup contains eggs, mushrooms, vegetables, shrimps and bacon, and is very fragrant.
After drinking the medicine and recovering, Wen Fenglan exchanged silver for food. After chatting, the two sides realized that they were not only going to take the exam, but also to find their relatives.
The Ling family did not inquire about more detailed information. They just briefly talked about the situation on their side and then started eating.
When the night got dark, each side arranged two people to be on guard, and no one trusted the other.
In this way, after two days, the main road was almost dry and was reopened to traffic.
The Fang family followed the Ling family, feeling more at ease walking together.
Since they were all heading to the same destination, the Ling family didn't drive them away, but instead took care of them everywhere.
In this way, after another day and a half, we finally saw the towering city wall.
Everyone was very excited, but Ling Jiheng looked a little dazed.
How should I put it, it feels like the city has changed a lot.
Although there were only cold city walls in front of him, Ling Jiheng found that they had become taller and thicker after being repaired.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the gray bricks, making it look so solemn and dignified.
The soldiers on the city wall have tall and straight postures and handsome faces. Standing there, they are a beautiful sight.
A group of people looked like bumpkins coming into the city, queuing up for inspection.
Ling Jiheng discovered that the city defense was tighter than it was a few years ago.
Not only do they check the household registration, but they also ask why people come to the city.
Fortunately, they all had legitimate reasons, and after investigation, they were allowed in.
When the soldiers guarding the city heard that the group was here for a scientific expedition, they took them aside and asked, "Do you need accommodation? Students can enjoy a 20% discount with proof of residence."
Jiang Fusheng's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward to ask, "Excuse me, young man, is this the inn or the courtyard?"
“It all depends on your choice.
You don't have to worry about being ripped off. This imperial examination has the whole nation's attention. The emperor has already issued a decree prohibiting anyone from using the imperial examination to make money.
The housing prices in this city are all officially certified and categorized into different levels. You can choose according to your own conditions."
"In that case, let's discuss it."
"Okay, you can go into the city and ask around. If you've made up your mind, go to Dengke Road. There's a reception point there.
When the time comes, tell the servant your requirements and he will help you arrange it."
"Okay, we got it, thank you!"
After Ling Jiheng listened to the whole story, he looked up at the scenery he hadn't seen for more than a year and found that it had changed a lot.
The dilapidated houses on the outskirts of the city are gone, and in front of us are two rows of bustling shops, including inns, restaurants, taverns, grocery stores, and cloth shops.
If people from outside the city come in to purchase, they only need to go around the door, which is much more convenient.
People in the city would also come here to buy some fresh vegetables, chickens, ducks, fish and meat. The originally deserted city gate has become a farmers' market.
Of course, this is only the case at the north gate. It is said that other city gates are different. They are either wide squares or deep moats.
"Brother Ling, what are your plans?"
Hearing Jiang Fusheng's voice, Ling Jiheng collected his thoughts and said, "Brother Jiang, I have a place to stay in the city, so I won't be with you guys."
When Jiang Fusheng first agreed to travel with Ling Jiheng, he knew that the other person was moving his whole family.
But I didn’t know that the Ling family had already bought the house.
I thought I would make plans here.
With some regret, he said, "In that case, we can only go our separate ways. I don't know where Brother Ling lives. My brothers and I will visit him someday."
Ling Jiheng smiled and told Ling Yi and Jin Bao his home address, asking them to take the students to settle down while he took his family home.
He caught a glimpse of Huang Minbo not following him and threw a stone over there.
Huang Hanhan hurriedly said goodbye to Jiang Fusheng and others, and fell far behind the Ling family's carriage. He only caught up with them after leaving the street.
He jumped onto Ling Jiheng's carriage at the corner and said, "Brother Ling, I can just stay at the inn."
Ling Jiheng thought to himself, "If your father was confident that you could live outside, he wouldn't have given me that letter of recommendation."
Smiling, he invited, “There are still many empty rooms at home. It’s getting late today, so please come and settle in with me first.
You can buy one later, or rent a small courtyard."
Huang Minbo was tempted and scratched his head and said yes.
The group turned left and right and walked for more than half an hour before arriving at the Ling family mansion.
Huang Minbo was shocked by the huge door plaque. He thought, if even the door is so big, how spacious must the yard be?
Brother Ling is a very capable person, no wonder his father repeatedly told him to make friends with the other party!
Yinbao went forward and knocked on the door, and it took a long time before someone came to open the door.
Seeing the people at the door, he felt a little confused.
After carefully identifying Yinbao's face, the old man who opened the door exclaimed, "Xiaochuan, the master is here! Hurry up and call someone to greet him!"
Ogawa agreed and ran towards the door.
The Ling family waited for more than a quarter of an hour before everyone arrived.
Twenty-five servants, young and old, male and female, were bought to look after the yard before the Ling family arrived.
There is nothing else to do except sweeping and cleaning.
Seeing the host coming, everyone was excited but more panicked.
They all fled here, and when they were the only ones left at home, they couldn't survive, so they sold themselves into slavery.
It is their blessing to be bought by the Ling family.
Although this place is not like other houses, with a large number of servants and a large yard to clean every day.
But life is simple, I can eat enough, and I am quite happy.
I thought things would go on like this, but unexpectedly, the master of the house came.
Although they knew this day would come sooner or later, they were worried that if their master was difficult to get along with, their good days would be over.
The leader, Chen Dagui, introduced himself to the Ling family: "Hello, old man, old lady, my name is Chen Dagui, this is Zhao Xiaochuan, this is Zhang Xiuniang, this is Li Mohua, this is..."
Ling Jiheng nodded, not remembering a single one. The door was open, and he supported the old man and walked in.
Yinbao led his men around to the side door and drove the ox cart in, where they saw the old lady and others touring the entire house.
To be honest, this house is much bigger than the one in Qingshan Village.
Ling Jiheng did not ask anyone to change the layout, but simply demolished the damaged houses and rebuilt them.
Nowadays, except for the new yard, the trees, rockery and pond outside the yard are all old.
It looks like a beauty of quiet time.
Moreover, this yard is not square and rigid.
Pavilions and towers are everywhere, and winding paths lead to secluded places, giving people the illusion of being in a Jiangnan water town.
The Ling family was very satisfied and felt like they were dreaming back to Jiangning Prefecture.
Rough arrangements have also been made for the several courtyards in the mansion.
The old man and the old lady lived in the main courtyard, while Ling Weicheng and Shu Muyun lived in Furong Courtyard, which was closest to the main courtyard.
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