The three of them went to this restaurant to eat. Zhao Kai ordered the best food and wine because of Fang Jinshi's words about expensive prices. The three of them sat down and Zhao Kai introduced Mr. Yuwen to Fang Jinshi. His full name was Yuwen Xuzhong. , whose ancestral home is Henan, was born in Shu, and was named Longxi Jushi. His current official position in the court is the editor of the Academy of National History.
As soon as Fang Jinshi heard about this official position, he knew that this person must be very knowledgeable. Whether he was a scholar or a military officer, he could have a few conversations and quickly became familiar with him. Although this Yu Wenxuzhong was a civil servant who was an editor, he was not pedantic at all, and he had no habit of hanging his book bag like a scholar. He talked and laughed happily during the dinner, and he was even easier to get along with than the younger Zhao Kai.
When Fang Jinshi saw the wine being served, he patted his head and said, "Oh, I forgot. I went to Jiuli Peach Blossom Wine to buy wine, and now I forgot to take the wine." Zhao Kai smiled and said, "It's just a jar of peach blossom wine. What's it worth? I'll give you ten jars and eight jars of years later."
Fang Jinshi said: "Thank you, Brother Zhao, but it seems like I deliberately took advantage."
Zhao Kai laughed and said: "Giving a few jars of wine to a friend is nothing. You have underestimated me, Prince Yun's Mansion." He was joking, but what Fang Jinshi noticed was the word friend. Zhao Kai really took him seriously. Have we become new friends?
Fang Jinshi was thinking about this issue when Zhao Kai said again: "After some time, I will come to you for advice."
Fang Jinshi said: "I have a lot of free time every day, and I can accompany you at any time." Zhao Kai said: "I can't do it these days. The imperial court has a competition to select the best talents. I want to participate in the grand event with all the people in the world, so I can't be distracted."
Fang Jinshi just thought that last time Zhao Kai said he would take the imperial examination. The date was approaching and he was nervously preparing for the examination. He was not a scholar and would not pay special attention. He suddenly thought of Shi Haolai and did not know that this eloquent and arrogant person Scholars, have you come to Kaifeng City to take part in the autumn examination?
Yu Wenxu smiled and said: "To participate in the palace examination as a prince, you are the first from ancient times to the present."
Zhao Kai shook his head and said: "No, no, no, after entering the Gongyuan, there will no longer be any kings or nobles, the regular script is the regular script, no different from Zhang San and Li Si. The test questions have been sealed and transcribed, who can tell who is who?" "Fang Jinshi heard that Zhao Kai was going to participate in the imperial examination anonymously and fairly, and his favorable impression of him increased.
The three of them had a banquet. When Zhao Kai left the winery, he did not bring his entourage. In fact, his entourage was waiting and protecting Zuo Yuan. When he went out, someone went to pay the bill and someone brought a sedan. Zhao Kai bowed his hands to Fang Jinshi and said: "Now I'll say goodbye. I'll send someone to bring you wine later." Fang Jinshi said goodbye to him, and Zhao Kai and Yu Wenxuzhong each took their sedan chairs and drove away.
An entourage from Prince Yun's Mansion stayed behind and followed Fang Jinshi to find the place where he was asked to live. Fang Jinshi thought on the way back: "I've been really lucky recently. I met a prince by accident. Some people may not be able to flatter him even if they try their best to flatter him. "
He returned to Shi Quan's branch of Jinxianzhuang. When Deng An saw him, he came over and said, "Where did you go all afternoon? You can't find me even if I look for you at the imperial embassy." Fang Jinshi said, "What's the matter? What?"
Deng An smiled and said, "An old friend is visiting me and has been waiting for you."
Fang Jinshi asked: "What old friend?"
Deng An said, "He is an old friend from Roufu County. Can't we find out if we go to the guest room?" Fang Jinshi saw that Deng An was giving in and refused to say anything. He was also an old friend from Roufu County. His heart suddenly jumped. Could it be? Yun Nuer?
Fang Jinshi hurriedly walked to the place where Jinxianzhuang Branch was entertaining guests, only to see a young master sitting there bored and dazed. It turned out to be Xiao Ming from Roufu County.
He actually arrived in Kaifeng City. At this time, he was wearing ordinary Han clothes, and no one could detect the slightest bit of Khitan smell. Fang Jinshi felt slightly disappointed when he saw that he was not Yun Nuer.
When Xiao Ming saw him coming in, he stood up and said, "Captain Fang, are you okay?" Fang Jinshi smiled and said, "It's okay, okay, I didn't expect to see you here."
Xiao Ming said with a smile: "After my family escaped from Roufu County, we came to Bianliang." He bowed deeply to Fang Jinshi and said: "Captain Fang helped me that day, and the life-saving grace was passed on to the next family." Unforgettable forever.¡±
At that time, Fang Jinshi couldn't stand Tu Gaozhi's extortion method of killing chickens to obtain eggs. He didn't really want to help Xiao Ming, but to the Xiao family, he was extremely grateful that he violated military orders and contradicted his superiors to help them escape. Ming met Deng An accidentally on the street today. Hearing that Fang Jinshi had also come to Bianliang City, he decided to come over to see him no matter what.