C27 Agreement on a Pleasure Boat!

Lu Zheng had given the script, how could Gu Zhilun dare not pay a single cent?

was a businessman, but he had set up his study in the backyard. Dressed in clothes, he had brought out his Elementary Scholar status, which made him the most inferior person in this society. A Elementary Scholar was the embodiment of a scholar's supreme status in all walks of life.

What should a scholar be like? Lu Zheng's way of doing things was akin to the backbone of a true scholar, treating money as a barrier. He did not forget about morality in front of a thousand gold, this was wealth cannot be stolen from, Gu Zhilun comparing himself to Lu Zheng, this was too shameful.

In the Grand Kang Dynasty, Elementary Scholars were divided into three ranks, and the first class was called the scholar. The government provided a special allowance for these Elementary Scholars. After passing the Imperial Examinations, they would go directly to the county or state academies and take part in the annual examinations. The second class of Elementary Scholars was called 'Hypertension', and the addition of more Elementary Scholars was an expansion of the student population. Elementary Scholars were not allowed to enjoy state subsidies, but Elite Scholars had the opportunity to participate in the country tests and rely on High Scholars. The last class was called 'Elementary Scholars', while the rest were 'Elementary Scholars'. The student attendants would first have to make up for their students in the county or state school's annual examination before they could qualify to participate in the hometown examination.

Furthermore, the students in the Great Kang Dynasty could be donated. Before becoming an Elementary Scholar at the age of 40, he could spend money to donate an Elementary Scholar, and Gu Zhilun was one of them. As such, his Elementary Scholar status was extremely awkward, and he felt like it was right in his heart.

After Lu Zheng sent the manuscript on, he finished his meal and drank merrily. When he came out of Spring Breeze House, Gu Zhilun had already ordered the servants in the Bookshop to prepare the things for him.

In addition, there were all sorts of books, such as the < Five Classic Stakes >, the < Four Books, Chapter Stakes >, and the < Encyclopedia of Time >. They were all loaded into a carriage.

"Zheng Geer, you definitely can't be polite with me! Uncle Shi, I don't have anything else in my life, I'm just a management book. This is a gift from Uncle Shi. I hope that one day, you will be able to win the title of 'Golden Ranking'! "

Gu Zhilun once again stuffed a small bag of brocade into Lu Zheng's hands, "Zheng Geer, this is a small part of my meaning. Take it, you can reward others with it, and don't reject it! Give Uncle some face! "

Gu Zhilun rented a carriage for Lu Zheng to give him as a gift and also gave him another two hundred silver taels. Adding all of them together, he had only spent a few hundred silver taels.

If he were to spend such a small amount of silver to obtain this manuscript, he could be said to have made a killing. How could he be in a bad mood?

Seeing that the boss was so overjoyed, even Yang Shitou felt that it was not worth it. Such a valuable manuscript was actually given away, and to a cunning merchant like Gu Zhilun, it was really not worth it.

Lu Zheng really did not like having too much money. Could he earn some money and give it to these poor servants of his?

She had participated in the entire thing that happened today. When Gu Zhilun wanted to give Lu Zheng a thousand taels of silver, she had nearly bit off her tongue.

Yet, Lu Zheng had flatly refused a thousand taels of silver at the door. This caused her to feel both admiration and heartache, admiring Lu Zheng's attitude towards money as if it were dirt. Her heartache was naturally one hundred taels of silver and she was rejected.

Lu Zheng's current situation was so poor. If he had a thousand taels of silver, he could build a yard outside the Zhang Mansion, and from then on, he could completely get rid of the Zhang Family's restraint. From then on, he could live a life without fear and tread on thin ice.

Since Gu Zhilun did not ask for a thousand taels of silver, he sent Lu Zheng off with a cart full of books.

Only Qi Biao's expression was normal. When he saw Gu Zhilun's elated expression, which seemed as if he had taken a huge advantage over him, he felt that it was funny in his heart.

How could Zheng Geer take advantage of him like that? When Gu Zhilun was crying …

… ….

The light in the study room that was not very spacious was a little dim. Lu Zheng put down the 'Four Books, Collected Notes' in his hands, rubbed his temples and said: "What time is it now, Ying Er?"

"It's already at the beginning of time! Qi Daye has been waiting for you in the courtyard. He said that Boss Chen's carriage had been waiting for you for more than an hour! " Ying Er slowly came over.

Lu Zheng stretched lazily and said: "Alright, Ying Er, I will go out with Qi Daye to take a look. The time to come back might be a little late, so you should rest early with Si Qi and the others."

When Lu Zheng walked out of the study, Qi Biao was already standing in the courtyard. He said with a smile: "Zheng Geer, are you leaving now?"

"Let's go!"

Lu Zheng strode out of the yard and out of the west corner door. Outside the door, a green-curtained carriage stopped neatly at the door, and when he saw Lu Zheng coming out, a person rolled out of the carriage and said happily: "Aiyo, Young Master Lu, you've finally arrived. This little one has been waiting for you here for quite some time now. Please get on the carriage. Today, there is a noble who is admiring your elegance, so I must meet with you and have this servant come to invite you.

How could a servant have any face? It was also because of your amiability, young master, to praise a servant like me, a servant truly needs to experience everything! "

This fellow was none other than the servant of the Hengwu Book Workshop, Yang Shitou. This servant looked different after only half a month. She was dressed in sackcloth and no longer wore a jacket. Today, she had changed into a silk shirt and a pair of white boots. She looked much more energetic now that she had changed her clothes.

Lu Zheng squinted at him, and said: "Isn't this Yang Shitou? Fine, today I will walk with you and see what tricks you have up your sleeve! "

Lu Zheng and Qi Biao got into the carriage as Yang Shitou shouted, "Young Master Lu, sit tight!"

He raised his whip, and the carriage headed straight to the side of Lichi Lake at the center of the city, along the Xincheng River street.

The horse galloped forward quickly. Yang Shitou raised his whip and started to hum excitedly.

Because of Lu Zheng, he knew the origin of the manuscript of "Journey to the West". Recently, Hengwu Book Workshop's "Journey to the West" had been sold all over the city, and it was selling like expensive paper. Even so, he was still worried about Chen Changwen, the owner of the other great Bookshop in Yangzhou.

Chen Changwen found Yang Shitou and without a second word, he directly gave him ten silver as reward and then gave him two silver every month. This reward was four times higher than the one he earned in the Hengwu Book Workshop, so Yang Shitou naturally went to the elegant Bookshop.

Chen Changwen had even promised him that if Yang Shitou could get Lu Zheng, he would even give Yang Shitou several tens of silver as a reward! In that case, with Lu Zheng already in the carriage and the bounty in his hands, how could Yang Shitou not be happy?

After receiving the reward, Yang Shitou had already thought about it. He would immediately set up a few more acres of land at his old home, and then renovate his old home. With this place, he would have a house, and his wife would have a place.

Lu Zheng Young Master Lu was a scholar, his personality was simple and innocent, Chen Changwen definitely had a way to get the rest of the scrolls in his hands, if Yang Shitou made this deal, maybe he would get even more rewards!

Carrying yearning for a better life, Yang Shitou finally drove the carriage to his destination.

It was Lu Zheng's first time coming to the Lichi Lake to cruise on the boat. At this time, lanterns were being lit and the area around the Lichi Lake was abnormally bustling with activity.

The officials, princes, merchants, and even the merchants were gathered here. The pleasure boat was brightly lit, and the girls and talents were all welcoming the guests at the head of the boat. It was bustling with noise and excitement.

Above the lake, the occasional sound of bamboo could be heard. The ethereal song added an endless number of fanciful thoughts to the people's minds.

Yang Shitou led the way, and they boarded a boat called "Hearing Rain Pavilion". When Lu Zheng arrived at the bow of the boat, the old procuress immediately came over with a smile: "Aiyo, this young master looks unfamiliar, I wonder which beautiful young mistress is lucky today. Young master, we," Hearing Rain Pavilion "Lady Xuanxuan …"

"Go, go! Who do you think is the Young Master Lu? "He is a guest outside of Steward Chen. How could someone like Xuanxuan be worthy of him?"

"Aiyo, look at me, I'm really old and dizzy from all this!" Quick, invite him in! We've been waiting outside for a long time now! "

The "Rain Pavilion" cruise liner was three stories high, and its design was exquisite. It was like a luxury cruise ship, the top floor of which was covered with scarlet Persian carpets. The room was simple and elegant, like a lady's room instead of dirt.

Outside of Steward Chen was naturally Chen Changwen. He was around forty years old, had a white face and no beard, was dressed in scholarly attire, and held a folding fan in his hand.

"Haha, Young Master Lu Lu Zheng, I have heard a lot about you. I am Chen Changwen and have long admired young master's talent. Chen Changwen was extremely courteous. Lu Zheng smiled slightly and said:

"Boss Chen is too polite. According to seniority, I should call you Uncle Shi!" I am very sorry that Uncle has spent so much today! " Lu Zheng said.

Once Lu Zheng said this, Chen Changwen's mood improved greatly. She nodded at Lu Zheng in admiration, and said: "Since that's the case, I'll call you Zheng Geer! Zheng Geer didn't know that the reason she was listening to Yu Xuan's' Qi Lan 'was because she admired you so much!

If not for that, how would a mortal like me have the chance to have a banquet in the room of the Qi Lan from the Rain Pavilion! "

Chen Changwen's words were said with sincerity, causing Lu Zheng's heart to thump slightly. He looked around, where did he see other people?

Chen Changwen smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Zheng Geer. Everyone Qi Lan will be here shortly." He paused, sizing up Lu Zheng from head to toe, sighing:

"I can't believe that such a world-shocking work like Journey to the West is actually written by Zheng Geer. This is a real youngster!"

Lu Zheng gave a faint smile and said: "Uncle Chen Shi, 'Journey to the West' is not my work. It was written by a scholar from the previous dynasty and I have only organized a few manuscripts. To be honest, Uncle Shi, I do not have a good name, but right now, the most important thing for me is to study hard and get a good name as soon as possible. "

"Pa, pa!" Chen Changwen clapped his hands and praised, saying: "Good, good, Zheng Geer is truly ambitious, I see that Zheng Geer has grown up and has an imposing manner, she is definitely not someone who is fit to be in the pond. In the future, we will definitely meet Feng Huilong, and once we head over to the toad palace, his name will definitely shake the entire world!"