Chapter 91: The Surprising Immortal Poetry Gathering (Part 4) Why is the atmosphere so strange? But did that young man write some nonsensical poem again? Why do everyone’s expressions seem so odd, as if a relative of a young lady had come to visit? The beautiful singer in charge of the hymn was quite surprised. […]
Chapter 90: The Surprising Immortal Poetry Gathering (Part 3) “Uh, could you please repeat what you just said? I was a bit lost in thought…” Just moments ago, Zhu Ping’an was fully focused on contemplating which dish to try next. Suddenly being called by name, he didn’t catch what the person said, so he had
Chapter 89: The Surprising Immortal Poetry Gathering (Part 2) Crab meat is delicious, but it should not be eaten in excess. When Zhu Ping’an finished eating two crabs and was about to turn his attention to the roasted goose, everyone present stood up to welcome the newcomers. The scholars from counties like Taihu and Wangjiang
Chapter 88: The Surprising Immortal Poetry Gathering (I) Anqing Prefecture’s city exudes an extraordinary atmosphere, like a tiger lying in the flatlands, with its tall city gate tower resembling a tiger’s mouth, swallowing any passing pedestrians and vehicles. If Huaining County is affluent, then Anqing Prefecture’s city is bustling. Even at night, it is vibrant
Chapter 87: The Many Faces of Drunkenness The county examination, which lasted for more than ten days, finally came to an end. In this fundamental exam, the majority of scholars failed miserably; out of over a thousand candidates, only about one hundred and fifty passed. From the first announcement to the final results, Zhu Ping’an
Chapter 86: A Quarrel Between Ladies Warm sunlight lazily climbed through the window, filtering through the purple gauze, filling the room with the fragrance of a young lady’s chamber. Under the sun’s glow, the girlish boudoir appeared even warmer and more lively. The faint fragrance of sandalwood filled the room, and the embroidered bed was
Chapter 85: Zhu Ping’an from the River “Young master, your insight is like a torch; here are the thirty taels of silver, which you have won.” The person managing the betting booth pushed through the crowd and approached Zhu Ping’an, presenting him with ten times his wager, both hands holding the money bag. “Thank you
Chapter 84: Don’t cry, Ang’er, Stand Up and Fight During the exam period, time always seems to pass quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three days have gone by. As noon approaches, the entire Huaining County is bathed in warm sunlight, with crowds bustling in the streets, creating a lively scene. In the
Chapter 83: Struck by Dumb Luck The two characters “Ding Chou” on the red paper hit the faces of Uncle Zhu Shouren and others surrounding Zhu Ping’an like two loud slaps, hard enough to leave a sting. **Pa… Pa…** The sound still echoed. Uncle Zhu Shouren twitched at the corners of his mouth, staring blankly
Chapter 82: The Results Are Posted Under the mocking gazes of the crowd, Zhu Ping’an calmly finished every bit of the two dishes, steamed buns, and beef soup he had ordered. After patting his slightly full belly, he went back to his room to rest. As they watched Zhu Ping’an’s departing figure, the laughter in