As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 38 Arriving in the capital, parting
There is peace and prosperity with singing and dancing, and flowers are blooming.

There is a brutal war in the north and cannibalism among the rebels in the south.

It was a poor place, with bandits running rampant and people's lives in decline.

But what does this have to do with the prosperous capital?

Qianyuan capital, Yueyang.

This national administrative center is operating as usual, bustling with people and noisy.

And today, there seem to be a few special guests.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ This is the capital!"

The handsome young man was wearing brocade clothes, holding a jade stick, and was accompanied by servants and guards. He walked leisurely, looked around, and sighed constantly.

Although it was my first time here, I was able to fit in perfectly in this wealthy and respected city.

No one could tell that this distinguished young man was a dusty traveler from another place.

It was Mingchen and the other two.

This world is much larger than Mingchen's previous life, and Mingchen is not in a hurry. It took the three of them more than ten days to arrive in the capital.

There are monsters and demons in this world, but not many.

We encountered some bandits along the way, but nothing strange happened.

The capital city is the biggest stage for dynasties to compete with each other.

Fuyao came here several times, but he himself never came here once.

I heard that reading about it in books is never as good as experiencing it in person.

He wants to come and see what's going on.
"Beijing..."

Ling Yu raised his eyes and stared at the bustling city in front of him.

Compared to the knowledgeable Mingchen, she is a real bumpkin.

She had imagined that the capital city was prosperous, but she had never imagined it would be this prosperous.

In the distance, the imperial palace stands proudly in the center of the city, majestic and magnificent.

Going down layer by layer, the mansions and houses of noble families are neatly arranged and magnificent.

When you get closer, you will find that these shops and markets are several levels more exquisite and lively than those in ordinary cities.

The people who came and went were dressed elegantly and behaved in a dignified and appropriate manner.

I'm afraid even a beggar would need a golden bowl to beg for food here.

As Ling Yu walked along, he clearly saw the dilapidated scene of that poor place, where people were hungry and bandits were rampant.

Now I see this prosperous capital city.

The contrast was so strong that it seemed a little unreal for a moment.

"While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone."

At this moment, Ling Yu was shocked by the joking words he heard.

She turned her head abruptly and looked at the person next to her: "Brother, you..."

That's right!
She's stupid.

There are many times when I cannot express the feelings in my heart.

But now Mingchen's words went straight into her heart.

If people like my younger brother cannot pass the imperial examination, this country may really be doomed.

"Brother, I advise you not to think too much."

"Don't complain about the injustice of the world, don't complain about the class gap."

Mingchen patted the child's head and said calmly, "There's no point in complaining about the environment. Otherwise, what's the difference between you and me and the son of the magistrate of Wangyang?"

The child was very well-behaved. Ren Mingchen patted his head and followed closely with the small package on his back, not saying much.

Ling Yu felt that Mingchen had misunderstood her meaning, and she shook her head: "It's not a complaint."

I just feel sad for this era and for the people of this dynasty.

Mingchen looked around and said, "Wait until you have the ability to change this dynasty. Maybe then..."

"You just don't want to change."

Ling Yu looked into Ming Chen's eyes: "Don't want to change? Why?"

This is where it gets frustrating. This younger brother is very smart and talented, and he has a broad vision that allows him to see the truth that many people can't.

But, he is also very realistic.

He is not a good person, nor does he have any ardent ideals.

I'm afraid that even if he becomes an official, he will not lend a hand to save this country.

In Ling Yu's opinion, this is a bit of a waste of talent.

Of course, no matter how helpless she was, just as Mingchen told her at the beginning, everyone has their own unique philosophy of life.

There was no right or wrong answer, and she wouldn't try to convince the other person.

For the same thing, two people may make completely different choices, and Ling Yu will not force the other party.

They are confidants for whom they would die, but they will not bind their souls to each other.

"Why? No one in this world remains unchanged. It's difficult to maintain your original intention."

Once you really reach that position, how many people will still think about the people at the bottom?
In this great country with thousands of years of civilization, there are as many officials as the grains of sand in the Ganges, but only a handful of them have left a name for integrity and loyalty.

I think every day about how to move up and how to stop people from coming up... I have already tried my best.

"Brother, you and I are just ordinary scholars now. Whether we can pass the exam is uncertain. It is better to be down-to-earth."

Mingchen shook his head and said with a smile, "We'll talk about it when I finally get that position and have the power in my hands."

Mingchen is a realist and he understands many principles, but he doesn't like to talk to Lingyu about these vague and unrealistic things.

He will be what he becomes in the future.

He changed the subject and said, "The imperial examination is coming soon, brother, do you still want to join me?"

The exam will be held in about a month.

Although the dynasty is on the brink of collapse, as long as the country has not fallen, the capital will remain peaceful and prosperous, and the necessary procedures must still be followed.

Ling Yu is a martial arts candidate, so perhaps he needs more preparation.

Maybe he still wants to ask for help from Buddha!
All good things must come to an end, and no one is a vassal of another. Sister Shaxing is someone who wants to blossom, and she can't always be stuck behind him. They both have things they need to do, so they probably won't be together any longer.

"Forehead……"

Sister Shaxing paused.

The word "first" means a lot to people.

Mingchen took many first places in Lingyu's career.

The first friend, the first person to travel with, the first curious person, the first person to change her perspective on life, the first person to rock her world, the first confidant...

Although we were only together for about ten days, so many words and so many fragments of our time together are engraved in my mind and can never be forgotten.

This mysterious young brother left a significant mark in her life.

Unconsciously, she had gotten used to traveling with Mingchen, discussing human nature with him, drinking and eating meat with him... She seemed to have forgotten to think that they were different individuals with different goals, and that there would always be a day when they would part ways.

"Well, my master ordered me to find someone after arriving in Beijing, so I will not be going with you."

Although I am very happy with Mingchen.

But she also has things she must do.

"Europe?"

Mingchen raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "It seems that my earlier request for a favor on your behalf was unnecessary~"

Sister Dai has some support, so he was just worrying too much.

"No no no..."

Mingchen meant well, and the favor he asked for was naturally not in vain. Ling Yu would never forget this friendship no matter what.

She had never met the person her commander asked her to find, and she had no idea what kind of help he could provide her, let alone his background.

She was afraid that Mingchen would misunderstand her, so she quickly shook her head.

But then he was interrupted by Mingchen: "Brother, don't say more."

The handsome young man smiled at her with a smile on his face, his bright eyes reflecting hers. "My foolish brother just wanted to ask you, when will you become sworn brothers with me?"

The sudden change of topic and the leap of thought made Ling Yu's brain split, and he didn't know how to respond.

Just seeing that smiling face is engraved in my heart and can never be forgotten.

(End of this chapter)