Chapter 21 21: Developed
The road from Chenze Township to Genshui County was not short, and the mule-drawn carriage was no match for the horse-drawn carriage. It was more than an hour later before we saw the tall gate tower.
Returning to the county seat, Chen Jin remained calm.
Of course, the purpose of coming here is not only to purchase daily necessities and the four treasures of the study, but also to do other things.
According to Chen Liang, there are no other big Chen families in the city, which is intriguing.
Chen Jin believed that Chen Liang was not lying. After all, if such a wealthy family really existed, he would be able to find out by asking around after entering the city.
So, whose family is this Chen Guiyang?
The evil deeds committed when passing through Genshui County when coming from somewhere else?
And maybe, the name is fake...
Then, it's time to talk to Jia Dianli.
As the leader of the prison, he is responsible for most of the unjust imprisonments and scapegoats, so he must know a lot of inside stories.
The mule cart entered the city smoothly. Chen Min couldn't help but poke his head out and look at both sides of the street. Everything felt fresh.
Chen Abu was in charge of driving the car and had a very strong purpose. He had to hurry up and buy all the things Chen Jin needed before leaving the city and returning to the village.
Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, these seven things must be purchased except for "firewood" and "rice".
Also buy some pots and pans.
Although his uncle often brought meals to him, Chen Jin wanted to run a small stove and be prepared for daily necessities.
Now that you have money on hand, you have to be more particular about your living conditions and don't have to wrong yourself.
So far, the money seized from Liu Laoer and others has been spent, and the banknotes have not been touched at all.
In this era, the purchasing power of silver is still very strong.
Then go buy the Four Treasures of the Study.
Compared with daily necessities, pens and ink are really expensive.
Chen Abu was speechless when he heard the price.
Don’t they all say “the poor in literature and the rich in military affairs”?
Where is the poverty here?
If you were really poor, you would probably use the branches as your pen and the sand as your paper.
But where did Chen Jin get so much money?
Thinking of this, Chen Abu couldn't help but look suspicious, because the money in his nephew's pocket seemed to be endless, which was really weird.
Is it really that profitable to help others copy?
Could it be that he did something bad?
The key is, what can a weak scholar like Chen Jin do?
He has a good skin all over his body.
Thinking back to the last time he came back from the city, he looked sallow, skinny and hollowed out...
Chen Abu couldn't help but have a weird look on his face, and quickly pulled Chen Jin aside and asked in a low voice: "Ajin, tell me honestly, where did you get so much money? Have you sold yourself? Although our family is poor, we are We are also an innocent family and cannot do such things.”
When Chen Jin heard this, he couldn't help but laugh: "Uncle, where did you say I went? As you said, I made new friends and was appreciated by noble people."
Chen Abu scratched his head and breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
Chen Jin went to pick out another book.
This thing is like a portable bookcase. When you carry it on your back and open the stand, it can also hold out a tarpaulin, which can protect you from the sun and rain, which is very useful.
Chen Jin bought it to contain the four treasures of the study, books, etc. It was a disguise and was mainly used as a sword box.
"Have already bought it. It's already half-packed in the car."
Chen Abu said.
Chen Jin said: "Don't worry, let's buy some more clothes."
We came to a rather large cloth shop again.
Looking at the various styles of cloth, the eyes of Chen and Li's mother and daughter suddenly shone.
Chen Jin smiled and said: "Auntie, Xiao Min, what kind of cloth do you like? Just pick it and I will pay for it."
The two were overjoyed when they heard this, but they did not move. Instead, they looked at Chen Abu in unison.
Before the uncle could refuse, Chen Jin said again: "Auntie, you are skillful and know how to cut clothes. Please help me pick some good blue cloth. When you get back, help me make two sets of robes."
After hearing what he said, Chen Abu couldn't help but refuse, and said, "Mother, you can choose. Anyway, the Chinese New Year is coming, and my daughter also needs to change into new clothes." After receiving the agreement, Chen Li and Chen Min were very happy. Hurry up and pick up the cloth.
Two quarters of an hour later, we returned home with a full load.
Chen Abu thought that he could go out of the city and go home. Unexpectedly, Chen Jin took them to a restaurant, ordered several dishes, and had lunch.
Although Chen Abu was not used to his nephew's lavish spending behavior, it was hard to say anything.
I just had enough to eat and drink, and when I got outside, I felt a little dizzy under the sunlight from the sky, and was filled with a strong sense of unreality.
Chen Jin put a book on his back and held a bamboo stick in his hand, and said: "Uncle, take Auntie and Xiao Min out of the city and go home. Put the things with you first, unload the things, and return the mule cart."
Chen Abu was stunned: "What about you?"
Chen Jin said with a smile: "After the money is spent, I have to make money... Haha, actually I made an appointment with my friends to attend a literary meeting, just to talk about poetry and lyrics, and to talk about the couplets."
When he heard the word "Wenhui", Chen Abu was immediately in awe. Although I don't understand it, I feel that it is very high-class. The people who come in and out are all literati and poets, as well as government officials and so on. Could it be that my nephew wrote a good poem and was noticed by a noble man?
This is indeed a good thing and a good way to advance.
He immediately asked: "Then when will you come back?"
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"If everything goes well, it will be tomorrow, or within three days at the latest."
"Oh, okay, let's go first."
In Chen Abu's simple concept, as a poor man, he was not qualified to get involved in the affairs of scholars, so as not to embarrass Chen Jin.
"Brother, thank you for taking me into the city today. I had a great time."
Chen Min said happily, holding tightly in her hand the candied haws that Chen Jin just bought for her.
"Just be happy. It's getting late. Let's go back."
"Yeah."
Chen Abu didn't say much, drove the mule cart and left the city.
On the way, Mrs. Chen Li poked her head towards the side of the car and spoke to her husband: "Master, do you think A Jin has lost his fortune? He spent at least more than ten thousand dollars on his trip to the city today. It's scary."
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Chen Abu said: "A Jin said that he is appreciated by noble people and is not short of money."
"Which noble person?"
"That's not clear, maybe it's someone from the government office."
"Does he know the people who work in the Yamen?"
"What's strange about this? I heard that when he took the exam, the county magistrate was the examiner."
"Oh my God, didn't Ah Jin meet and talk to the county magistrate?"
"Of course... look at the banquet held at the township head's house last night, where the master and others were invited. It's so grand. In the future, if A Jin passes the scholar examination, or even passes the examination, he can be on an equal footing with the county magistrate. Then So majestic.”
Chen Li's eyes widened when she heard this, feeling confused and unable to understand.
No wonder Chen Jin's performance is different from before. It feels like he is a different person, but his identity is completely different.
Chen Abu, who was driving the car, sighed to himself: If he had a son, he would definitely let him go to school.
Only by studying can you get ahead.
……
Chen Jin walked forward, making many turns, and finally came to the outside of the small remote house.
The place is still sealed and desolate.
There was no one around, so Chen Jin jumped over the wall and found a clean place to sit in the house, closing his eyes and relaxing.
Time passed quickly and night fell.
There is no moon tonight, it looks dark, and the wind is howling.
Suddenly, the door opened and someone entered the house.
His clothes are in tatters and his hair is disheveled. Isn't he the old book writer?
(End of chapter)