Chapter 30: Thirty baby

Xu Zhen heard the horses croaking, and some people sang songs.
She walked to the bed and looked down. She saw a red wooden carriage with gilt gold inlaid on the roof, the car was hollowed out on all sides, and the goose-yellow gauze was hanging. Two knights in the chariot sat on the knees in the car.
When they reached the door of the restaurant, they walked down with the sandalwood box in their hands, stepped into the restaurant, and asked the boss to ask.
After listening, the restaurant owner hurried up the stairs to call people.
The sound of guests around the room suddenly became quieter.
Someone around asked: "What's wrong with this?"
The person next to him replied: "It's the official who is destined to be an official! It must be someone who can live in a restaurant and be appreciated by the Holy Spirit!"
"Who? Who is so powerful?!"
"I heard that the teacher who lived in a full moon school yesterday wouldn't it be that person?"
"That should be it!"
There was a man in gorgeous clothes walking by.
These people whispered: "That's it, look, he's downstairs! Ji Yuxuan is really unusual!"
But after a while, the restaurant owner brought down a slender figure, wearing a light blue jacket skirt, and behaved as a woman with no demeanor.
After silence, everyone asked: "Is this person? Who is this person? Looks too mediocre!"
No one can answer this question.
The maid took out the bright yellow silk cloth from the sandalwood box and began to read the decree.
He said loudly that Mr. Xu Zhenxu was smart and outstanding, and gave him the position of a foreigner from Liupin Shangli, and took office three days later.
This time not only the surrounding people, but even Xu Zhen was shocked.
The Department of Rites is the department in charge of the imperial examinations and schools across the country. The four departments in charge of the Department of Rites, Ancestral Hall, Host and Guest, and the Ministry of Dining are the same as those of the former Mr. Xu Zhen College.
Although Yuan Wailang is only a small Lang officer, but he works in the central government, his salary is not less, and he is also very decent.
In general, this job is very good, and now it is the official of the central government of the imperial capital, who can directly become a successful person in the mouth of relatives.
When Xu Zhen came to Chang'an, he heard the old lady say that most of the people who were appreciated by the Holy Spirit would indeed become officials.
She originally thought she would be a local official, or was assigned as a teaching assistant in places like Taixue, but she did not expect to run directly to the central government or the Ministry of Education.
Even if it's just a small staff member, it's more decent than a local official!
The court lady let Xu Zhen lead.
Xu Zhen was very happy, went up to take the imperial edict, and thanked the court lady with a smile.
The maid didn't speak much and turned away.
Xu Zhen watched the court lady step into the car, and the team left in abundance. The people around him immediately stood up to congratulate Xu Zhen, and Xu Zhen returned one by one.
There were also enthusiastic people who took out the jewelry from the room and wanted to give it to Xu Zhen. Xu Zhen was afraid to ask for it.
When the people in the market next door learned that someone had been banned, they all rushed over and looked at Xu Zhen's appearance from the outside. When they saw Xu Zhen surrounded by the crowd, they all praised: "It's not amazing, but it's extraordinary! No wonder it can be blocked. !"
Fortunately, Xu Zhen didn't hear it, otherwise I was afraid to sigh: The filter addition of the Imperial Decree is really remarkable.
She spent a lot of time and courtesy with the people around her, and finally hid in the room.
After some effort, the old lady knocked outside.
Xu Zhen opened the door to welcome the old woman.
After seeing Xu Zhen, the old lady looked at her heartily and told her that the new house had been settled and moved her a lot.
"Is the new home settled down?" Xu Zhen was surprised, "Can I go to live now!"
"Of course!" said the old lady.
Xu Zhen was even happier and felt that today is really a good thing.
The old lady also said: "The official uniform and seal will arrive tomorrow. You will be an official for the first time, and you still have to learn the etiquette in the palace. In these few days, you will not have to enter the palace, and an elder lady will come to teach you."
Xu Zhen nodded: "Since they are all officials, I will be serious."
The two sat down and talked for a while. The old lady ordered a lunch. Xu Zhen had devoured everything, and Xun Qianchun packed her luggage.
Increasing westward, the old lady called a few people for help, and took two people and two bags of luggage to the new home.
Xu Zhen's new home in Chang'an is also located in a secluded corner, but the view is very good. Walking east is a market, looking south, you can see a wide river and sea.
It's still time for painting boats and swaying willow branches, the river surface is red and green, dazzling
The new home is a little bigger than Xu Zhen’s abbot in Jiangling. After entering the door, the green trees stand on both sides, casting shadows. The middle is a horizontal stone bridge, and below is a pool that has not been filled with water.
There are small buildings, courtyards and stables on both sides.
In the middle is the rectangular main house courtyard, with two ordinary columns in front. After entering, the spacious golden hall resembling the Great Hall of the People.
Although far less prosperous than the palace, Xu Zhen was deterred.
"This is—" Xu Zhen leaned to the old lady and asked, "Is this for rent? How much is a month?"
The old lady smiled and said: "Of course I bought it directly, and there is also a deed, which is already in the house."
Xu Zhen smiled and thanked, "Thank you, you are a good person."
The old lady was very polite: "Mr. You don’t have to be polite, this was made by someone else. The man committed a crime a few days ago, but was not sentenced because of his talent, but was demoted to the border, and the house was sealed up. Discussed from the Holy Spirit."
Go to Bianguan to endure hardship before enjoying it?
This man is really pitiful.
Xu Zhen sighed and said, "It's too bad. It must have cost a lot to build this kind of house."
The old lady said: "Yes, it took more than three thousand two, but it's just a local assistant."
Xu Zhen asked: "Corrupted?"
The old woman said: "But not!"
Xu Zhen said: "Ah! Miserable!"
The old lady took Xu Zhen to the room and walked to the cloister and said, "But thanks to this person being depreciated, otherwise I can only spend a thousand or two to get the house from the place of Sheng Shang."
Xu Zhen echoed at the back: "Yeah, otherwise how can it be cheaper for me."
She said something suddenly felt wrong.
What the old lady is still talking about.
Xu Zhen followed, and asked in a trance: "Ma, you just said that one thousand two..."
The old lady caressed: "Oh! Forgot to tell the gentleman!"
Xu Zhen tried to raise her spirit and asked, "What are you talking about?"
The old woman said: "This house will cost a thousand or two, so before the Holy Ghost has withdrawn the silver money reward!"
Xu Zhen asked: "What?"
The old lady thought that Xu Zhen had really failed to hear it, and repeated the bad news: "This house was bought with a thousand or two that would have been rewarded."
It's really a thousand or two!
Xu Zhen's legs softened and almost didn't faint.
Xun Qianchun came over to help her.
After hearing the movement, the old woman turned and saw that Xu Zhen seemed to have fallen and came over to help her.
By the way, I asked Xu Zhen what he was talking about with Sheng Sheng today. When he learned that it was Confucianism, he continued to ask in detail. Finally, he didn't know what he heard. After a long sigh, he thanked Xu Zhen deeply and left his hand.
Xu Zhen collapsed in a daze.
After digesting it for a long time, she still couldn't believe it. She turned around miserably and asked Xiaohua: "Xiaochun."
Xun Qianchun was called like this for the first time. He looked at Xu Zhen and said nothing.
Xu Zhen asked sadly: "I am one thousand two, is it gone?"
Xun Qianchun looked at her and said, "Yes."
Xu Zhen finally accepted.
She held back her tears and said, "I'll sell the rabbit lights and the lanterns in a moment. It was really extravagant before."
"No," Xun Qianchun said with a smile in his eyes, "There will be."
Xu Zhen sighed: "What will happen. What's the use of our luxurious stay? It's not too poor to eat."
Xun Qianchun looked at Xu Zhen.
Xu Zhen pitifully grabbed Xun Qianchun's sleeve: "It's pitiful that you will suffer with me."
Xun Qianchun said, "No."
Xu Zhen didn't understand where Xun Qianchun's confidence came from.
Her spirit has recovered, and asked Xun Qianchun: "You wouldn't want to split the wood to make money again? You just study hard. Although I said that I was going to die, I still had some savings."
Xun Qianchun said: "There is a monthly salary."
Xu Zhen asked confused: "What?"
"Fu Lu." Xun Qianchun said, "From Liupinguan, there are nine yuan and one stone meter in January."
Yes, he is already an official!
Xu Zhen Xun Qianchun remembered this matter only once.
But it’s too clear to call the flowers. Generally, even if the parents are officials, it’s impossible for the children in the family to learn about Fenglu and the like. Is it because the ancient children are precocious?
Xu Zhen thought that her parents had passed away, so she did not want to ask any more.
However, Xun Qianchun didn't shy away, and continued: "My family's salary was once on January 26."
Xu Zhen Jing: "So much?"
Xun Qianchun was silent for a moment and said, "Father has been an official of Zhengpin."
Xu Zhen was speechless.
Instead of being shocked by the official position, he was surprised that Xiaohua was willing to say his father's identity.
This person is clearly an escape identity. If he has the intention to combine Xunjia and Zhengyipin, just ask about it and immediately know the true identity of Xiaohua.
When you report the court, you will get a lot of money. Why doesn't this person hide it? Doesn't she worry about her life?
Or do you trust yourself too much?
Xu Zhen hasn't figured out yet.
Xun Qianchun said: "My father used to save five years before he could afford a house."
Xu Zhen was a bit dumbfounded: "What? It will take another five years for such a high salary? How much money do you live in?"
Xun Qianchun said: "The house in Chang'an is expensive, and it takes two thousand per acre."
Xu Zhen silently for a while.
She is still a bit uncomfortable with the calculation of this overhead dynasty. She vaguely remembers that the income of ordinary people is six times a year, and that of scholars is twelve times a year. It is more than one hundred dollars, and the money is one or two.
So I can earn more than one hundred two a year, converted to more than a dozen small flowers...
Xu Zhen was a little excited. She sat on the ground and took Xun Qianchun's hand and said, "Are we taking this house now, is it quite cost-effective? Otherwise, it will take more than ten years before we can afford the house."
Xun Qianchun looked at Xu Zhen.
Xu Zhen asked: "Is it? Is it?"
Xun Qianchun said, "Yes."
Xu Zhen stood up and cheered, feeling that she was making a big profit, and went to pack up happily.
Xun Qianchun also stood up.
She looked at Xu Zhen's happy figure, and smiled faintly, not catching up to say what she wanted to say.
In fact, in Chang'an, there are still other cheap houses. This kind of house of two thousand can accommodate more than ten people. It is a waste to live only two of them.
She went forward, ready to pack up with Xu Zhen.
After walking a few steps, I thought: no matter how big the house is, it's just right to live with the two of them.
It was already dark outside the window, and Xu Zhen was lazy to go out to buy food, and refused to let the screamer go out alone. The two had to sit in the luxurious and spacious hall, drinking hot tea and nibbling white cake.
At night, Xu Zhen continued to study for Xiao Hua.
After reading a few chats, Xu Zhen felt bored, and told Xiao Hua about the holy things he is today.
When talking about the anger of the Holy Spirit, he was about to drag himself away. Xu Zhen heard the sound of a tea cup falling to the ground, and then saw Xun Qianchun stand up sharply, threw himself into his arms, and hugged his waist.
Xu Zhen was at a loss, and she raised her hand to caress her back. I guess in my heart, I heard that Sheng Sheng was angry, and I remembered the fact that the family was exterminated?
Xu Zhen thought of this future villain, and now he is just a child. He may have a deep parting from his parents' life and death in his memory. He couldn't help but hug Xun Qianchun in his arms.
The book couldn't be read any longer, and it wasn't too early. Xu Zhen simply faded his clothes and hugged Xun Qianchun to the couch to prepare for sleep.
Xun Qianchun looked up from Xu Zhen's arms and looked at her scorching eyes.
Xu Zhen said: "If you close your eyes, it's time to sleep."
Xun Qianchun lowered her eyes.
Moonlight spilled in from outside, and Xu Zhen discovered that the lights in the room did not know when they had been blown out, and only a dim wick glowed.
Xu Zhen patted Xunchun's back.
Xiao Hua's back is petite and soft, not as sharp as when she first picked it up.
Xu Zhen said, "Go to bed."
Xun Qianchun indented in Xu Zhen's arms.
Xu Zhen smiled and asked, "Why did you suddenly start to be spoiled tonight?"
Xun Qianchun didn't speak.
Xu Zhen asked again: "What's wrong?"
Xun Qianchun felt the slight vibration of Xu Zhen's abdomen when she spoke. After a long silence, she raised her hand to touch Xu Zhen's waist.
Xu Zhen immediately retreated and shouted: "Lying trough! Itchy!"
Xun Qianchun looked up at her.
Xu Zhen grabbed Xun Qianchun's hand and said, "Don't touch my waist."
Xun Qianchun answered, and later asked, "Why?"
Xu Zhen said, "Itch." She touched Xun Qianchun in revenge, and the coldness of her palm was passed to Xun Qianchun through the thin pajamas.
Xun Qianchun remained motionless.
Xu Zhen was shocked, did not believe in evil, and touched again.
Xun Qianchun said: "Not itchy."
Xu Zhen admits defeat, she looked at Xun Qianchun's calm face, thought of a saying, immediately joined Xun Qianchun's ear and whispered, "Oh! Do you know there is a rumor, it is said that the kind of cold-hearted person Will not feel itchy."
She was talking and laughing herself, and the indefinite light hit her side, like a swaying flower.
Xun Qianchun nodded.
Xu Zhen smiled and asked cautiously: "You know? What do you nod, do you think you are kind of cold-hearted?"
Xun Qianchun continued to nod and slowly said, "Except you."
Xu Zhen froze for a moment, didn't understand what Xun Qianchun said.
Xun Qianchun added an explanation: "For everyone but you, I can be cold-hearted."
The wick in the house was completely extinguished, hula, the house became quiet and dark.
Xu Zhen felt that her hands were gradually warming up, and her ears were inexplicably warming.
In the dark, she heard Xun Qianchun's soft voice: "Sir, sleep."
Xu Zhen put these five words in his ears for a while, and coughed twice to ease his inner palpitations. He said, "Okay."
Waking up the next day, it was already dawning outside, and Xiao Hua didn't know where to go.
Xu Zhen lay on the couch, struggling to open his eyes, looked at the walls, floors, ceilings, cabinets, and decorations in the house. After watching for a long time, he thought that these were exchanged for thousands of silver.
She rubbed for a while.
When the old lady came with the court lady who taught the etiquette, she had to get up for baptism.
The maid stayed in the palace for a long time. She was a female officer called Liushang Department. She used to take care of her prince. Now she is doing rules and etiquette to the officials.
The maid knew a lot, and told Xu Zhen how to worship, where the courtesy department is, and what she did.
Xu Zhen listened with little spirit.
After the maid had finished speaking, she gave Xu Zhen a sign to enter and leave the palace.
Xu Zhen took the brand in his hand.
The maid said: "Officials above Sipin need to go up every day. Yuan Wailang can go directly to the ritual department without having to get up early."
Xu Zhen nodded.
Gong Nudao said: "Recently, the ritual Shangshu and the courtier go out, so Yuanwai Lang can work tomorrow."
Xu Zhen didn't want to go to work very much: "So fast? Isn't it a good three days?"
The court lady beckoned people to take the official uniform and India and said: "Yuan Wailang will go one day early, and he will get one more month's salary."
Xu Zhen grasped the sign and said seriously, "I can go now."