bookbashuk Chapter 81 Eight Scenic Spots of Bianjing
Chapter 81 Eight Scenic Spots of Bianjing
Chapter 81 Eight Scenic Spots of Bianjing
Those who could afford to dine at Fanlou were all high-ranking officials and nobles.
He's just a low-ranking official of the seventh grade, wearing a green robe. Wouldn't people laugh at him for showing off?
However, he still couldn't go to Fanlou for lunch.
When I got home, my mother and the others had already eaten.
However, Madam Feng had the kitchen prepare food for him and then pulled him aside to ask him about some details of his journey to take up his post.
"My appointment went smoothly. Now that Scholar Hai is a Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy, no one will make things difficult for me," Wang You said with a smile.
"That's good. Once your father goes to Bianjing to take you to become a disciple, your future will be secure," Madam Feng said with a smile.
Wang You smiled but didn't reply. Instead, he recounted how Hai Wenqing had arranged for him to attend school.
Upon hearing this, Madam Feng frowned and said, "You didn't participate in the prodigy test and you still wanted to study and advance your studies. Now that you have an official position, you still want to study and advance your studies. Wasn't participating in the prodigy test a waste of time?"
"Scholar Hai won't let you participate in the imperial examinations anymore, right?"
Previously, Wang Min had prevented Wang You from participating in the Divine Prodigy Examination, saying that people of a certain status in officialdom looked down on those who came from the Divine Prodigy Examination.
She heard that Hai Wenqing wanted Wang You to continue his studies and advance his education, and she was afraid that Hai Wenqing would also look down on Wang You's background as a child prodigy and make him participate in the imperial examination.
For officials with sinecures, participating in the imperial examinations had little impact, but for officials with assigned posts, the only option was to relinquish their official positions if they wished to take the examinations.
If one fails the exam, one will not regain official status and will remain a commoner.
"Mother, you're overthinking it."
Wang You laughed and said, "Scholar Hai only allowed me to enter the academy because I am still young. The Hanlin Academy serves the emperor, and at my age, I cannot participate in any activities. Staying in the Hanlin Academy every day would just be a waste of time."
When Madam Feng heard that Wang You would not be allowed to give up his official position to participate in the imperial examination, she was relieved.
When the food arrived, Madam Feng urged Wang You to eat first.
"Where is Sister Mu?" Wang You asked.
"Going to take a nap."
Madam Feng smiled and said, "Before, I had to coax her to take a nap. She hasn't gotten used to it since we arrived in Bianjing and falls asleep very late at night, but she doesn't need to be coaxed to take a nap anymore."
"Hasn't Mu-jie gotten used to it yet?"
Wang You frowned and said, "Should we call a doctor to take a look?"
"Need not."
Madam Feng shook her head and said, "It's much better these past two days, and she'll get used to it in a few more days."
Wang You was relieved to hear this and asked, "Is Grandmother asleep?"
Your grandmother isn't home.
Madam Feng's face darkened as she said, "After you left, your aunt came and invited the old lady to the Kang family. She hasn't returned yet."
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"It seems Aunt hasn't given up yet. Mother will have to remind Father when he arrives," Wang You said.
Although it seemed that Old Mrs. Wang had woken him up that day.
But if Madam Kang were to appeal to the old lady's emotions with tears streaming down her face, the old lady's temperament might waver again.
To be honest, Old Mrs. Wang and Old Mrs. Sheng are worlds apart.
Although Old Madam Sheng came from a noble family, the Marquis Yongyi had already died when Old Master Sheng passed away.
Later, because the Xu family wanted to marry their daughter to the Sheng family, Old Madam Sheng did not agree and completely broke with the Xu family.
Although Old Master Sheng was a third-place scholar in the imperial examinations, he died young and left behind limited connections.
Under these conditions, Old Mrs. Sheng managed to make the Sheng family business thrive.
Although Sheng Hong himself was quite capable and had a knack for being an official.
However, Sheng's marriage to Madam Wang and Sheng Changbai's marriage to Lady Hai were both orchestrated by Old Madam Sheng.
Without the Wang family's support, could Sheng Hong's career have been so smooth?
Without the Hai family connection, would Sheng Changbai have been able to become a husband in the end?
Despite the Hai family's eventual decline, the fact that five members of the family became Hanlin scholars is a testament to their exceptional talent.
The Hai family still wields considerable influence in Shilin.
There are many capable people in the world; the most important thing is whether you get the opportunity to showcase your abilities.
On the other hand, Old Madam Wang was the wife of Grand Tutor Wang when he passed away.
As a widow, if she had properly maintained those connections, the Wang family wouldn't have waited until Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne to enter the capital.
Sheng Hong entered the capital many years earlier than the Wang family.
"Don't worry, I'll talk to your father and make sure he doesn't do anything reckless," Madam Feng said firmly.
Wang You was also a little worried upon hearing this. If Old Madam Wang's attitude was firm, Wang Min and Madam Feng would probably be helpless.
In the original drama, he did not marry Rulan, but instead married the daughter of Lady Kang.
Later, when Madam Kang poisoned Old Madam Sheng, Wang Min and Madam Feng were embarrassed by what they heard.
But they didn't say anything about either of these matters.
Is it that they don't want to speak?
Wang You did not believe they wanted to marry Kang Wangshi's daughter as their daughter-in-law.
I don't think they would break ties with the Wang family and the Sheng family over the sake of the Baokang Wang family.
But the concept of "filial piety" weighed heavily on them, leaving them with no choice.
Therefore, I still need to keep an eye on this matter and give my father a good talk when he comes to Bianjing.
"Brother, is that Fanlou? It's so beautiful."
Mu Jie'er lifted the curtain and looked at the brightly lit Fanlou with sparkling eyes.
Fanlou is indeed beautiful at night, with many lanterns hanging under the eaves of each floor.
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Under the lights, Fanlou resembles a tower of lanterns.
"This is the number one restaurant in Bianjing. Not only does it look beautiful, but the food inside is also delicious." Wang You smiled and rubbed his sister's head.
"I'm going to eat three bowls of rice then."
The little girl bent her thumb and raised her chubby hand.
"This is four."
Wang You smiled wryly and pressed down one finger, saying, "This is the third."
"Then I'll serve four bowls," the little girl said.
"Okay, okay, as long as you can eat it, you can eat as much as you want," Wang You said.
Although it's not good to eat too much at night, it's still early. After we finish eating, we can always take my sister to stroll around the night market in Bianjing.
"Young master, you may get out of the carriage now," Shi Tou's deep voice came from outside the carriage.
"Second brother, let's get off the carriage quickly," Mu Jie'er said anxiously.
"Don't rush, take it slow."
Seeing the little girl's impatient manner, Wang You quickly helped her up.
After getting off the carriage with the little girl, the waiter from Fanlou Restaurant warmly greeted them.
"Please come in, sir/madam."
Are there any private rooms available?
"Yes, but the location isn't very good."
"It's alright, take us there."
Fanlou not only boasts exceptional food, but also offers stunning scenery.
Especially at night, the night markets around Fanlou are brightly lit and very dazzling.
In ancient times, curfews were imposed not only because crime was more likely to occur after dark, but also to facilitate management.
Another very important purpose is fire prevention.
After all, ancient houses were mostly brick and stone structures, and lighting was done with open flames, which could easily cause fires.
Although the current dynasty does not enforce a curfew, night markets are limited to certain streets, and other places are prohibited from operating at night.
The streets near Fanlou are the ones where businesses are allowed to operate, and the view from Fanlou is indeed beautiful.
Therefore, it is also known as one of the Eight Minor Scenic Spots of Bianjing.
The Eight Scenic Spots of Bianjing (Kaifeng) have specific seasonal requirements and each has its own unique characteristics.
The Eight Minor Scenic Spots of Bianjing, however, do not have such strict requirements and can be enjoyed at any time.
As we arrived at the entrance of Fanlou and were about to go in, a group of people came out from inside.
The boy in the lead looked at Wang You in surprise and exclaimed, "Ziqian?"