Chapter 195: The Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters
Feng Qing'an, who acted low-key, quickly entered the city and found the residence prepared for him by Butler Zhao, who had arrived earlier. It was just a simple small house with three entrances and three exits.
"What? The college entrance examination is postponed?!"
However, Feng Qing'an, who had just sat down, soon received news that shocked him. This news was naturally found out for him by Steward Zhao, who had already established a firm foothold in Fengtian City.
"Yes, the college entrance examination will be postponed for one month and will be held in the early part of next month. The specific time has not yet been determined!"
Butler Zhao reported respectfully.
"What's going on? Has this kind of thing ever happened in Dajin before?"
Feng Qing'an was a little confused when he heard that the college entrance examination was postponed. If he had known it was postponed, he would have walked and eaten along the way. Why would he have rushed to fly here and missed so many delicious foods?
"This is the first time in this dynasty that the scholars taking this exam have surrounded the Fengtian government office several times."
Although it was a bit presumptuous to ask a 200-year-old warrior about the imperial examination, the postponement of the academy examination was indeed unprecedented, and the scholars and students coming to take the exam were already making a fuss.
Many candidates not only represent themselves, but also their parents behind them, and bear the earnest expectations of the entire family. The sudden postponement of one month is a real test of their mentality.
It would be fine if it was just a postponement, but even the specific exam time has not been announced. This makes it hard to feel at ease. If the time is almost up and it is postponed again, who can bear it?
"Did the government issue any official document to explain?"
"not yet!"
Butler Zhao glanced cautiously at the young master, whose face seemed to still have some regret and dissatisfaction, with a hint of awe in his eyes.
In the past few months, with the help of the title of Young Master, he has naturally integrated into the Fengtian City and established some special information channels. There is a rumor as to why the college entrance examination was postponed, but it has not been confirmed, so he dare not speculate.
"However, there is a rumor circulating among the nobles in the city!"
"Noble?"
Feng Qingan was immediately interested when he heard this. He looked at the gray-haired old butler in front of him and praised him.
"Of course you can. It's only been a short time, and you've actually mixed up with the nobles of Fengtian Prefecture and even got information from them. Not bad!"
"I dare not take credit for it. It is because of your reputation that it was those nobles who took the initiative to send people to contact me!"
Upon hearing such compliments, Butler Zhao responded sincerely.
He didn't dare to take credit for this, as he knew his own worth.
Although in the underworld, people like him are already respected seniors, for young people who have just entered the underworld, they are even more rare and precious hermits.
Even if he worked for the government, he could seek a position, and with a little management, high office and generous salary would be a piece of cake. However, for the noble class of the Jin Dynasty, a military man like him was really nothing.
He can only be considered a relatively strong fighter. If he does not have a famous enough reputation, an old warrior like him with weak blood and declining energy would not be qualified to come into contact with them, let alone to become their retainer.
"My name? Oh, that's interesting!"
Feng Qingan understood immediately and returned to the original topic.
"Tell me what the rumors are about!"
"It's still related to you, sir!"
"related to me?"
Feng Qingan raised his eyebrows.
"What's going on? Can the postponement of the college entrance examination be linked to me?"
"Because you are going to take the imperial examination, in order not to delay you and make you wait for another three years, the examination has been postponed!"
"Nonsense, I just left for Fengtian City the day before yesterday. Before that, I stayed in the Boliu River. If I didn't come, wouldn't the college entrance examination be postponed forever? Then why not just not hold it!"
Hearing this reason, Feng Qing'an immediately sneered. He took part in the imperial examination mostly for fun and could give up at any time. He had no idea of becoming an official in the court. After seeing so many corrupt officials, his interest in being an official became less and less.
Therefore, he admired his elder brother for being willing to serve in the same court with such a group of beasts in human clothing. He didn't know how he could tolerate these guys.
Corrupt officials will never disappear. As long as there is power, there will be corruption. This is human nature and it cannot be eradicated, so we can only turn a blind eye to some petty corruption.
"Please don't be angry, sir. I have already said that this is just a piece of news that has not been confirmed. I also think it is quite absurd, but since it is related to you, sir, I naturally have to report it to you!"
"Okay, I'm a little tired after traveling all these days. You can go down now. You've worked hard these days!"
"yes!"
Watching the old warrior retreat with an uneasy look on his face, Feng Qing'an couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Although he also felt that this matter was too absurd, perhaps it really had something to do with him.
But after thinking about it, Feng Qing'an decided to put the matter behind him. Under normal circumstances, the Jin court would not have made such a brainless move.
When the exam date was approaching, he stayed in Boliu River and had no intention of taking the exam. If he postponed it for a month, would he have to postpone it forever?
In this case, where does this imperial examination candidate stand? Isn't this cutting off one's own foundation?
Next day
Feng Qing'an walked out of the new house and brought Heishan Baiyao to the streets of Fengtian City. As usual, when you come to a place you have never been to, try the local specialties first.
Fengtian City was far more prosperous and bustling than any city Feng Qingan had ever seen before. The street he was walking on was wide and smooth, and could accommodate eight carriages running side by side.
On both sides of the street, there are countless buildings, mansions, government offices, schools, restaurants, and pawnshops, which are dazzling. The street vendors make the city full of busy and lively atmosphere, with an incomparable vitality.
The passers-by included merchants dressed in silk and satin, as well as elegant scholars and students, tourists from surrounding counties who came here to visit, and of course, the sons of nobles who followed closely behind.
“See? This is the life I’ve always dreamed of!”
Feng Qing'an narrowed his eyes and looked at the group of people heading towards the city gate not far in front of him, and smiled at the two black and white wolves following closely behind him.
Fengtian City is, after all, a secondary capital and the old capital of the previous dynasty. It is indeed extraordinary. Feng Qingan had just gone out for a short while when he ran into a second-generation.
The young master was seen riding a white horse, with four guards leading the way, followed by a dozen servants, leading a yellow dog and carrying a carved bow on their backs. Some of them had eagles on their arms and bird cages in their hands. Wine bags and arrows were hung beside the saddle. The group of people were dressed in fine clothes and riding fast horses, and they were marching in a mighty manner.
With such a formation, it is obvious that they are the sons of nobles. Ordinary wealthy families would not dare to display it in Fengtian City even if they had the ability to do so. If one dares to ride a horse in the city, he must have a strong back. Otherwise, what is the point of being a government official?
"Huh!"
Feng Qing'an mixed in the crowd, following the crowd to avoid this real yamen. However, with the young man's current stature and the white clothes, he was very conspicuous in the crowd, not to mention Heishan and Baiyao. The yamen, who was riding on a white horse and shaking his head, only glanced at Feng Qing'an from the corner of his eye, and suddenly turned his head and stared at him.
"You, you, you are?"
It was like he had suddenly discovered a stunning beauty in the crowd. The young man, who looked like he was going out of town to hunt, raised his hand and pointed at Feng Qing'an with trembling fingers. His jade-like face turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he looked excited and excited.
Seeing this young man in such excitement, the passers-by who had kept a certain distance from Feng Qingan because of the presence of Heishan and Baiyao, suddenly dispersed and made way for a large open space.
Even tourists who have just entered the city know that anyone who dares to ride a horse in the city must be an unattainable noble. No matter which city it is, there is a rule that prohibits riding a horse in the city, and only a very small number of people can trample on this rule.
"Young Master!"
Seeing their young master's face had turned as red as liver, the guards and servants who were surrounding him all looked at Feng Qing'an.
"Who are you?"
A guard held a knife at his waist and stared at Feng Qing'an vigilantly, but before Feng Qing'an could reply, a foot flew from behind him and kicked him off his horse.
"Who the hell are you? How dare you talk to a noble like that!"
The guard who was kicked off his horse rolled on the ground. When he stood up and looked at the person who kicked him, he immediately put on a smile, knelt down, and a look of fear and trepidation appeared on his face.
"Sir, I know I was wrong..."
"What are you talking about here? Go over there and kowtow and apologize!"
Yamen slowed down at this moment and cursed impatiently.
"yes!"
The guard who was kicked off his horse didn't even hesitate. He stepped in front of Feng Qingan, knelt on his knees, and started to kowtow on the spot.
"I am blind and have offended you, sir. Please forgive me, sir. I ..."
The young master, who had recovered, dismounted from his horse, and the other servants and guards also dismounted and followed him.
"You are the Second Young Master Feng, right? Hearing about you is worse than meeting you in person. I have heard about your deeds a long time ago, and seeing you today, I find that you are indeed worthy of your reputation..."
"Stop it, what's wrong with this guy?"
Seeing this young master in front of him, whom he had never even met before, starting to get close to him and even trying to flatter him, Feng Qing'an raised his hand and pointed at the guard who was kowtowing on the ground.
"Doesn't that offend you?"
This young man looked quite young, with a tall and graceful figure. He wore a royal blue robe with a brocade belt of the same color tied around his waist, a silver-white silk shirt underneath, and held a folding fan in his hand.
He was born with long eyebrows and bright eyes, and he was very handsome, just like a handsome young man. But when he opened his mouth to speak, he looked like a dandy young master who made people want to punch him.
"Who the hell is he? How dare he talk to you while riding on a horse? I don't even have the guts to do that, so what gives him the right?"
"You know me?"
Feng Qingan understood in his heart, but a look of inquiry appeared on his face.
"Who doesn't know this? I've looked at your portrait at least eight times a day."
Yanei said with a smile.
"Why do you look at my portrait every day?"
Feng Qing'an's expression suddenly became a little subtle. Could it be that this dandy young man in front of him with a good appearance had some special hobbies? Thinking of this, Feng Qing'an took half a step back calmly.
"I heard you were coming to Fengtian City. The elders in my family tell us, useless bastards, not to mess with you every day."
Facing Yanei, who had a deep understanding of him, Feng Qingan deeply realized how famous he was in Dajin.
"I am just an idiot, I should remember what you look like!"
"So you're so excited to see me?"
"That's not the case. If the person whose portrait you have seen eight hundred times suddenly appears in front of you, would you not be excited?"
The young master laughed.
"Let him get up. He is a martial artist after all!"
Feng Qing'an glanced at the guard whose forehead was bleeding, and there was no strange emotion in his eyes. This was the most spineless warrior he had ever seen, and this warrior was actually a congenital one.
"My words are useless now. It's up to you. If you forgive his behavior just now, then he will be fine. If you are dissatisfied, you can kill him or chop him up, it's all up to you!"
After finishing speaking, Yanei added,
"What that guy did just now was his own decision. It has nothing to do with me. I didn't order him to do it. If you want to vent your anger, take it out on him!"
"Okay, it's just a small matter, what's there to worry about!"
Feng Qing'an was a little amused and helpless when he saw how strong the young master's desire to survive was. It seemed that his reputation among the powerful class was not that good.
However, although this guy spoke exaggeratedly, there was not much fear on his face. Instead, his eyes were full of excitement and curiosity.
"Did you hear that? I don't want to argue with you, why don't you thank me now!"
The young master stretched out his leg and kicked the guard who was kowtowing.
"Thank you for your grace, sir!"
"Go away, you're an eyesore to me, don't get in the way here!"
The young master cursed and swore, while the guard with a bloody forehead crawled away as if he had been pardoned.
"What kind of person am I in the news you heard?"
Looking at the guard who was driven away, Feng Qing'an looked at the young man in front of him who looked all show and no substance, and couldn't help but ask.
To be honest, given this asshole behavior, he really can't do it.
"You, Second Young Master Feng, are very dangerous to us playboys. If I get too close and make you feel uncomfortable, I'll draw my sword and strike you down!"
"Then why are you staying close to me?"
Feng Qing'an suddenly became curious. Is this guy tired of living?
"But I also heard that you only take action against those powerful people who oppress the people, and I have never oppressed the human race since I was born!"
After saying this, Yanei raised his head proudly.
"You have never oppressed the human race? Then what have you oppressed?"
Feng Qingan noticed the key point and narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Hehe, seeing is believing. Meeting is destiny. Second Master Feng, do you want to come with me to have some fun? If you come with me, you will know what kind of people I have oppressed in my life!"
Noticing Feng Qing'an's expression, Yanei immediately started laughing. He was sure that the villain in front of him was on the human side, so he was absolutely safe.
"Lead the way!"
Not to mention, Feng Qing'an, who originally just wanted to try some local specialties, was piqued.
"Okay!"
Led by the local yamen official, Feng Qing'an was led to a long street near the canal. On one side of the long street, there were palaces and buildings everywhere. There were plank roads connecting the buildings, and the air was filled with the fragrance of rouge and powder. On the other side, there were boats and flower boats. It was self-evident what this place was.
But the destination of the yanei was an inconspicuous building in this place of decadence and extravagance. However, the moment Feng Qing'an followed the yanei and stepped through the gate, a terrifying demonic aura surged in.
"Mr. Feng, welcome to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters!"
