Overnight, everyone in the capital knew the news.

The number one scholar in this subject is none other than Zhou Xiaoxing.

Zhou Xiaoxing, who is a candidate from Guangdong, won the first place in the provincial examination for the first time. He once stayed in the local government house of his parents. He is a suave person, with a beautiful tree in the wind, a wealth of education, and a fortune...

Ruyan had read several books in her early years, and she knew some of the words, but the words in this book were too outrageous.

The book "Two or Three Things About the No. 1 Scholar in Jinke" was just taken from the third aunt. When I saw it, I was shocked. I quickly took it to the room and saw Zhou Xiaoxing drinking in the moonlight and throwing the book on the table.
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"Look, what is written in this book."

Zhou Xiaoxing glanced casually. These were all ordered by him in order to attract the attention of high-ranking officials, especially the Minister of Punishment.

"Isn't this what you arranged?"

Ruyan is speechless. This book is as outrageous as it is outrageous. I wrote so much nonsense just to tell the public a piece of news.

Zhou Xiaoxing is the favorite to be number one in this subject. He has a mine at home, so come and fawn over him.

After getting along with Zhou Xiaoxing for so long, Ruyan boasts that she already knows him very well. Let’s not talk about women. He is notoriously low-key in dealing with people.

This time...

"What are you doing in a daze? Help me call Third Aunt here. I want everyone who comes to Fenglai Tower to know that there is a person like me in the capital.

Uh, it’s definitely pre-exam syndrome.

The third aunt came over with her dress in hand, her face very arrogant. When she saw Zhou Xiaoxing playing with the money bag in her hand, her eyes were filled with smile and she came forward to welcome her.

"I wonder what Master Zhou has ordered."

Stretching out two fingers, Zhou Xiaoxing passed the money bag, picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and put it down.

After giving money, you have to show off your attitude. There is no other way. It’s such a big environment.

"Two things. There is a man from Guangdong in the past few days. He looks like a noble man, but he actually has no money at all."

At this point, he heard San Gu opening and closing her mouth, thinking about something.

Needless to say, Ruyan must have used the old rules to trick him. In the past few days, Zhou Xiaoxing has seen several outsiders fall into this trap, and now they are squatting in the kitchen washing dishes.

"Don't touch this person. He is my fellow countryman. If you see such a person, bring him to me directly."

"What's his name?"

When asked about the key points, he is worthy of being a seasoned bustard.

"Bao Longxing, but I don't know if he will use his real name. It's better to pay attention to people dressed like this first."

"What does it look like specifically?"

There are so many people dressed like this, but not one of them comes to her Feng Lai Building wearing shabby clothes. How can she find this?

"Very ordinary, only half as handsome as me."

Zhou Xiaoxing confidently pointed to his face, and the image of Bao Longxing that appeared in his mind immediately disappeared. There is no comparison. If I had to describe it, let’s say half of it.

The third aunt was stunned on the spot. It was true that Zhou Xiaoxing was born well, but why would he describe other people like this? In one sentence, it would be in vain.

He glanced at the money bag filled with steamed buns on the table, endured it, and gave Ruyan a look: Everything is business as usual.

What can Mr. Zhou say?

Ruyan lowered her head, thinking in her heart, didn’t she say she wouldn’t do that? Let’s understand Sangu’s behavior of doing one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes.

There is no need to calculate costs when opening a business. Zhou Xiaoxing has money to show off, but he has not bought her brothel. Specifically, she will do what she says.

"Here, this is his portrait, don't admit it."

At some point, Zhou Xiaoxing picked up a pen and sketched a few strokes on the paper, and Bao Longxing's face immediately appeared on the paper, which was very freehand.

Ah this...

The third aunt took it back and looked at the portrait and Zhou Xiaoxing. Well, let’s not say it, the person in the painting is indeed only half of Zhou Xiaoxing’s appearance.

A worthy scholar, I am very good at painting here.

No, it’s trivial to draw a portrait with five years of college entrance examination and three years of simulation in your head.

Ruyan took it over and saw that it was indeed a good-looking person. When she raised her eyes, she saw Zhou Xiaoxing holding up a glass of wine and drinking. His face made him feel confused. He was still a handsome guy in front of him.

"What about the second thing?"

"Ruyan, you say."

Putting down the wine glass, Zhou Xiaoxing grabbed a handful of peanuts from the table, peeled the shells, and didn't eat them yet. He saved up more and ate them together.

Sangu took back the portrait and waited for Ruyan to speak.

"That's right, we are asked to publicize the news in this book."

Ruyan put "Two or Three Things About Jinke Zhuangyuan" on the table and was too embarrassed to speak.

What's the point? In addition to looking at real talent and learning, reputation in the capital is also very important. It can even be said that reputation is sometimes greater than talent.

"However, Mr. Zhou, it may be harmful to your reputation if you live here with us..."

Sangu pointed out the crux of the matter.

"Yes, so someone will pick me up soon."

"Ruyan, pack your luggage for me."

Eating seven or eight peanuts together will make you feel comfortable.

Zhou Xiaoxing has already booked an inn, but according to the news Sangu received, the inn in the capital was fully booked two months ago, so there are no rooms left.

Looking horizontally and vertically, apart from being rich, Zhou Xiaoxing does not appear to be powerful at all, let alone the son of a powerful man.

As the madam of the largest brothel in the capital, she is very good at sizing up the situation and making the most of the situation. It seemed for a while that the person who picks up Zhou Xiaoxing will determine whether the two tasks that the latter tells him can be completed well.

The luggage had just been put away when a girl came over to ask for Sangu. When she saw Ruyan and Zhou Xiaoxing were there, she immediately closed her open mouth.

"Say it, you're not an outsider."

"The Minister of Punishment is here."

"Ruyan, clean up quickly."

He is just the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, so there is no need to be so panicked. The Minister of the Ministry of War also came here yesterday, and he behaves the same way.

"No, he didn't find Ruyan, he found..."

Except for Zhou Xiaoxing, everyone in the room looked at Zhou Xiaoxing. With three expected glances, Zhou Xiaoxing put his luggage on the table and let his hands rest on it.

Laughed.

"He's here to pick me up."

After saying that, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice arrived at the door, pushed the door open, looked around, and said to the only man in the room: "Are you Zhou Xiaoxing?"

Nodding slightly, Zhou Xiaoxing picked up his luggage and prepared to leave.

"You know I want to take you away?"

"Not only that, I also know that you want me to deal with someone."

Zhou Xiaoxing replied calmly, threw his luggage to a person behind the Minister of Punishment, and got on the sedan that was originally the Minister of Punishment, ignoring whether the latter followed him.

Of course I have to follow.

In less than an hour, the Minister of Punishment arrived.

When Zhou Xiaoxing got off the sedan, he sighed. He had only been there in the morning, and that was where he was standing at that time.

The guards took a few steps forward to welcome the master back to his home. At the same time, they stared at Zhou Xiaoxing. This man was the same as the portrait in a book they saw today.

"Two or Three Things About Jinke's Number One Scholar".

It's amazing. You are really amazing. Less than two hours after this book came out, the protagonist was invited to your house.

After drinking tea, the Minister of Punishment opened his mouth. His face was a little deformed after holding it in for a long time.

"Is that Zhou Xiaoxing? I saw it mentioned in "Two or Three Things About the No. 1 Scholar in Jinke" that you lived in Bao Mansion for a while. Do you know his master?"

Master Bao? Of course he knows. Twenty years ago, when you went to Beijing to take the exam and you had nothing to eat, he gave you half a pie.

"Why doesn't Hua Shangshu fancy that I will soon become the top scholar in Jinke?"

Just to whet your appetite.

"Of course. But I'm more interested in how you grew up. Bao Datong of the Bao Mansion is a famous corrupt official. I'm worried that you will hear some bad things."

"Like half a piece of cake?"

The cat-and-mouse game was no longer played, and he went directly to the topic. Zhou Xiaoxing glanced outside. There were many stars dotted in the black screen. Tomorrow will be a great day.

It seems that he knows, but it doesn't matter. Let's find out first and then talk about it. If it can be used by him, it will naturally be the best.

"Haha, Mr. Zhou is really good at telling jokes. What's the story of half a piece of cake?"
To be continued...