"Then I won't disturb Mr. Xue's reminiscing about the past."

"Okay, okay, I will write to my good friend today and I will get a reply tomorrow. Zhong'er, please take Mr. Shen to the rental house."

"Then I'll excuse you."

Shen Zechuan picked up his luggage and followed Zhong Er towards the east.

"It's not far away. It's in the house on the east side."

After walking a stone path and passing through the small pavilion, we arrived at the house on the east side. The house was built next to the small garden and faced the sun.

"This room is quite spacious and has been cleaned. Mr. Shen can take a look."

"Master comes to clean every day, and it's very clean."

Zhong Er stepped into the house and opened both lattice doors.

"The furniture has basically been sold, and some basic supplies have been left. If you need anything else, just ask."

"Miss Zhong, don't worry, it's good enough to rent this room."

Shen Zechuan put down his luggage and looked around. Although this house was a bit old, it was much better than the dilapidated house in the village. There was a desk on the sunny side, made of fine sandalwood.

"Then I won't disturb Mr. Shen. I also want to go and talk about old times with the lady."

"Okay, Miss Zhong, can you tell me the location of the study?"

“Next to the lobby, very close”

Before he finished speaking, Zhong'er had already run away.

"My husband is really careful. I didn't notice the mole behind Yue'er's ear before."

Su Qiu took out a pile of heavy books and put them on the table, arranged them neatly, laid out the existing paper and ink on the table, and studied them.

"It happens by chance."

Shen Zechuan took out the linen clothes with several patches and suddenly remembered the promise he made to Su Qiu the day before yesterday.

"Su Qiu, I can't wear these clothes anymore. Go to the east gate and buy some for you."

Su Qiu couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart, but she calmed down instantly, and the smile on her face only stayed for a while.

"Forget it. Money is tight at home, so just keep it."

Shen Zechuan's system automatically collects money into his account, like a money tree that continuously generates money, but there must be an appropriate explanation for the origin of the money.

"Some time ago, a rich man took a fancy to my calligraphy and painting. Seeing that I was poor, he gave me 10 taels of silver to help me."

"My God, what a kind man he is."

"Let's go buy some supplies"

The east gate is full of food and drink, and the shouting sounds are extremely lively.

When Shen Zechuan entered a clothing store, a boy came up to warmly entertain him.

"Master, what kind of clothes should I buy?"

Because I am still a civilian, I don’t have many clothes to wear, but it can still meet most people’s daily needs.

Shen Zechuan couldn't help laughing when he saw Su Qiu's cheerful look. What she was wearing now was indeed a bit depressing.

"Let's get two sets of clothes."

The boy brought two sets of clothes of the same style, a light crimson begonia flower skirt and a tan robe.

It's true that a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. Shen Zechuan couldn't help but sigh that the clothes looked a little handsome on him.

It wasn't until Su Qiu finished changing her clothes and came out that Shen Zechuan realized what "six palace pink and white have no color" meant.

Su Qiu casually tied her hair into a bun with a wooden hairpin, and her crimson skirt highlighted the curves of her figure, contrasting with her fair skin, like a splash of color in an ink painting.

The women on the side stopped looking at their clothes and stared at Su Qiu intently.

"Ms. sir... don't... stare at me, I... I'm embarrassed."

Only then did Shen Zechuan realize that he was fascinated by what he saw, but he didn't expect that Su Qiu also stared at his face blankly for a long time before his neck turned red and feverish due to embarrassment.

"Pay, just these two items"

The boy immediately packed the clothes he had changed into and gave them to Shen Zechuan. On the way back, many people looked at Su Qiu.

"Ms. sir, look there, it's so lively."

Shen Zechuan looked towards where Su Qiu pointed, and saw many people gathered around a bulletin board.

When I took a closer look, I could only vaguely see the word "recruiting bride".

"Boss Li is very generous. It would be interesting to hold an imperial examination to recruit relatives."

"He is really a shrewd businessman. Finding a son-in-law with potential is a must for both officials and businessmen. He can kill two birds with one stone."

There was a lively conversation among the people next to the bulletin board, and people were chatting and discussing.

"I dare to ask brother, what are you doing?"

"Oh, you're here for the imperial examination, right? Look here, look at this. Boss Li is choosing a husband for his third young lady, and he happens to be on the imperial examination list. This is a good opportunity."

"That's right, we are all big and thick, but it's a pity that we can't do this. You can try it. The daughter of Boss Li's family has a special look. She is said to be as beautiful as a fairy. She will be unforgettable just by looking at her!"

The man had a lewd smile on his face, as if he had married a daughter of the Li family and was daydreaming.

Taking a closer look at the announcement, it only gave an approximate time. The election will be held tomorrow. All imperial examination candidates can participate, regardless of status. Those selected will get married when the results are released on the same day.

Shen Zechuan didn't pay attention. Boss Li's abacus was clear. Government-business cooperation, taking a long-term view, fishing for big fish, and using his daughter to do business were really the lowest business practices.

"Ms. sir..."

"Let's go, there's nothing to see."

Su Qiu nodded, and her frowned brows relaxed.

"Mr. Li, Boss Li gave you quite a lot. If you really win, I..."

Everything Su Qiu said was sobbed in her throat, her tongue was curled up and she was speechless.

Shen Zechuan smelled a strong smell of vinegar, and the small vinegar jar was knocked over.

"He didn't give much, so you don't have to think too much."

Boss Li's original intention is by no means that simple. One less trip into troubled waters means one less trouble.

Back at Xue Mansion, it was mostly dark before Shen Zechuan remembered that he had not done anything important and he had not logged into the system for a day.

Today's check-in: one at Shanquanyan.

Congratulations on the host's upgrade. The current level is level 1.

Unlock new features: Shopping Mall (Shopping Mall Level: Level 0)

Shen Zechuan clicked on the system's shopping mall. Most of the columns were locked. The unlocked ones were marked with the word ancient, and behind them were a series of locked categories.

The shopping mall level needs to purchase things to upgrade, and the purchased products need to be converted through things within the system. The current model is to convert the products into silver coins.
Chapter completed!