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Time is like a stream flowing, taking away the withered leaves and melting ice and snow, as well as the flawless apricot flowers. ↑

Looking at the mountains and rivers of the north, the green mountains are continuous and lush, the rivers are surging, and the streams are gurgling, and it is the season of blooming flowers.

On April 7, long-robed scholars could be seen everywhere in Chang'an City, graceful and elegant; strong warriors were filled with wind and heroic martial arts. Literary and warriors gathered, and the three religions and nine streams gathered together, and shops and inns were filled with bustling, bustling, one after another, and a prosperous scene.

At this time, there are still seven hours before the first imperial examination event.

Many young people with lofty ideals want to take advantage of the leisure time of the sunset to relive the last time of the common people, browse the market, see the dazzling array of goods, and enjoy the sunset sunset. Some literati who claim to be romantic also want to take advantage of the short time left to indulge in another time, and rushed to famous restaurants such as Wanhualou and Nanyuan Restaurant to drink flower wine, listen to songs, and appreciate the graceful dance of dancers. If you can get the favor of the beauties and spend a good night together, it will be an unexpected joy that adds icing on the cake.

Obviously, the literati and warriors gathered in Chang'an City are very confident, or may be conceited. But before the answer has been revealed, they are all optimistic and positive, full of expectations for their future, and have beautiful visions for the future. Perhaps in their opinion, tonight will be their last ordinary time as ordinary people; after today, they will no longer be ordinary, fame and fortune are right in front of them, and it is not known that they will be honored as generals or have the highest official position in the future.

As of this moment, most of them have arrived in Chang'an for more than half a month. They have already walked through the streets and alleys in the city, especially the streets near the inns. However, even if they have to walk back and forth several times every day, they are still bored because the shops, wineries and restaurants in the market have new patterns almost every day. They change every day and never repeat. What changes is not houses, but items and food, as well as various decorations. They are really emerging one after another, with many varieties, overwhelming and endlessly unhappy.

It is worth noting that most of the people who came to Chang'an half a month in advance came from the two major vassal states outside the Western Jin Dynasty. They were all smugglers who "entered illegally". Fortunately, they were prepared and carried certificates that could prove their identity with them. They entered the Western Jin Dynasty with them. Then they were registered and registered by the government office, issued clearance road guide and test certificates, and then sent to Chang'an in batches.

During the journey to Chang'an, many of them took a quick carriage for the first time, and were double-horse carriages that officials or families were qualified to ride. The scenery and novelties along the way shocked them. They were sincerely praised and opened their eyes and gained knowledge, which was worth the trip.

After entering Chang'an City, they were placed in the inn. Ten people are room for each room, which is convenient for statistics and management. However, there are exceptions. Many children from merchants or local tyrants (rich) are not used to so many people huddled in a house. In addition, they are not short of money, so they moved out of the inn and lived alone in the inn. There are many rich children living in the inn like this, which makes more than 200 inns of all sizes in Chang'an City full. So many people in the city free up their remaining rooms as temporary inns, which include food and accommodation, and the price is quite high. It is reported that the imperial examination will last for about half a month. Most of the people in the city can get affordable, and their income of half a month can be maintained for at least half a year.

As the test-taking date gets closer, the past half month is the peak period for the test-taking people to come to Chang'an. The population in the city is increasing day by day, from two to three thousand people, and from tens of thousands to tens of thousands of people flocking into the city. Of course, these people are not all literati or warriors taking the exam, and more than 60% of the entourages and maids account for more than 60%. After all, how can those children from wealthy families come alone? In entourages and maids are indispensable. It is no exaggeration to say that many young masters from wealthy families dare not go out at all if they have no one to protect or serve them, and they cannot even take care of themselves.

As evening comes, the lights are on. The Nanyuan Restaurant next to the former General's Mansion is brightly lit. Hundreds of luxurious horse-drawn carriages are parked in front of the door. People entering and leaving the restaurant are endless, and it is extremely lively.

The central hall is now full, with more than 3,000 people sitting around the high platform in the middle, looking up at the singing and dancing on the high platform. This is a major feature of Nanyuan Restaurant, which is the case every evening. It has been eight years so far. The singing and dancing will last for an hour, and then the socialites will perform. At present, there are more than 50 famous socialites in Nanyuan Restaurant, playing, singing or performing on the same stage, and the time is still an hour.

After the two shows, it was almost midnight. This was the curfew in the city. Although it was a curfew, Nanyuan Restaurant occasionally violated the rules and had a final show at midnight. However, this final show is not available every day, and it is only open to distinguished guests who have been in private rooms for many years, and most people are not allowed to see it.

The so-called finale is the product of some wealthy children or business tycoons who spend a lot of money. They are willing to offer high prices to invite celebrities to perform. If they can get favored by celebrities, it is not impossible to spend a good night together. It is worth mentioning that the celebrities in the Nanyuan Restaurant will not be coerced unless they are willing, and no one can threaten them to accompany them to bed, because this large restaurant is an industry under the name of the royal family, and no one dares to bully people or act wildly here, even the children of the royal family are no exception.

"These singing and dancing are still the same, and there is no new meaning. You can add some new elements." In the private room on the third floor north of the hall, a man in brocade clothes stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, looking down at the singing and dancing performances in the hall. Within a quarter of an hour, he began to comment on the singing and dancing below.

Aside him was a young girl, but she saw that she was slender and charming (a graceful body that satisfies her delight), with short and smooth shoulders, and a waist as plain as a slim. She stretched her neck and neck, with white and unrefined beauty, and was not covered with beauty. She had a majestic cloud bun, with beautiful eyebrows and beautiful lips, bright lips, white teeth and fresh inside. Her bright eyes were kind and favoured, her cheeks were favored, her face was strong, her face was elegant, her body was quiet and leisurely. Her clothes were so beautiful that she was charming, and her bones were as beautiful as a painter. She wore the brilliance of silk clothes, and her ears were beautiful in jade and green. She wore jewelry from gold and green to embellish the pearls to shine. She wore literary shoes from a distance, dragged the light skirt of the mist gauze, and the fragrance of the orchid was awesome, and she walked around the corner of the mountain.

Its shape is as graceful as a stunning geese, as gentle as a dragon, glorious as autumn chrysanthemums, lush spring pine. It seems like the light clouds covering the moon, floating like the flowing wind returning to the snow. Looking far away, it is as bright as the sun rising in the morning glow; observing it, it is as bright as a hibiscus waving out of the waves (with flowers to offer Buddha, a brief comment). She is Zhen Mi, and the maid of the eunuch who often accompanies Li Li.

At this moment, there were two people sitting in the room drinking tea, gathering together from time to time to whisper. They were not wearing official uniforms, both in gorgeous clothes and dressed in rich clothes. Those who didn't know that they came here to drink flowers and wine, but they didn't know that they were accompanying the emperor to visit privately. Or they were also involuntarily, and they were caught by Li Li and dragged them to the Nanyuan Restaurant. Otherwise, no one in the court would know that they were famous "wife-controlling" and had a beautiful wife. They were virtuous and virtuous. Not long ago, they automatically selected two famous women for their husbands at the Nanyuan Restaurant. If they marry a wife, what else can the husband ask for?

These two were arrested by Li Li as men to accompany him. They obviously had a common hobby with him, namely Guo Jia and Zhuge Liang. They were closest to Li Li and were about the same age, so Li Li would bring them with him every time he left the palace. It was rare to come out to drink flower wine like today, so they were naturally indispensable. However, when they were close, the courtesy of the monarch and his subjects could not be abandoned. So when they saw Li Li and Zhen Mi standing side by side watching the singing and dancing, they both consciously retreated to the room to drink tea, without looking at each other from beginning to end, and would never interfere with the conversation between Li Li and Zhen Mi.

"How can you tell me that these songs and dances are not new?" Seeing that Li Li was lacking in interest in singing and dancing in the hall, Zhen Mi asked in surprise. Obviously, she did not agree with Li Li's comments, because the Nanyuan Restaurant was personally managed by her mother Zhang Ai. More than 200 dancers and singers in the restaurant were carefully selected. It is rare to really pick one in a hundred. But now Li Li is not satisfied with the performance of the dancers, which makes Zhen Mi very angry, thinking that Li Li is too picky, or has a high vision.

After saying that, Zhen Mi murmured in her heart: "Do you think everyone is a noble emperor like you! In order not to let the officials talk, more than a dozen sisters tried their best to choose palace maids for you. There are more than 300 palace maids who can sing and dance. In addition, more than 200 maids from the inner palace, more than 500 young girls are around you all day long. You must know that these palace maids are all beauties selected from thousands of people. You are so arrogant that they are all used to your high vision. How can a mere restaurant be compared with the inner courtyard of the palace?"

Li Li didn't know that Zhen Mi was slandering him in her heart, but instead said with great interest: "The costumes of these dancers are too conservative, they are wrapped tightly, the fabric is not light enough, the color is too ordinary, and they lack vitality; the dance is also very conservative, not completely relaxed, and lacks attractiveness; the music is too old-fashioned, and some new songs are needed. The instruments are too monotonous, and multiple instruments can be played at the same time and mixed together, so that the sound effect will be better."

Seeing Li Li talking very well, Zhen Mi smiled and teased: "There are so many shortcomings, I wonder what good plans does the Majesty, the heroic and powerful, have to improve it?"

"Uh! This,,," Li Li was stunned when he heard this. He suddenly remembered that his identity seemed not suitable for participating in such matters. When he was about to refuse sternly, he saw Zhen Mi with a disappointed expression, and he immediately noticed.

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