February, Jingzhe.

The apricot blossoms outside Chang'an City are already in full bloom, exuding a full atmosphere.

Di Renjie opened the door and stretched his waist under the eaves. It was a little rain last night, and the air always had a slight scent of earth, which made people feel refreshed. His head, which was already a little drowsy, was much clearer.

This is the spring of the first year of Yonghui. The spring is chilly and the morning in Chang'an is still a little cool.

"Hong Liang, have you packed up?"

Di Renjie shouted outside the door and saw a strong man walking hurriedly.

"Mr. Lang, you've packed it up."

"Then let's go."

Di Renjie nodded and walked out.

A man named Hongliang followed closely behind him and followed him step by step.

Di Renjie, whose courtesy name is Huaiying, was from Taiyuan.

He was born into a family of officials and has been named a child prodigy since childhood.

Now, he is twenty-one and has taken the opportunity to come to Chang'an to study at the Imperial College in order to obtain fame and honor in the future.

From Emperor Yang of Sui to Emperor Taizong Li Shimin ascended the throne, it was promoted.

The imperial examination has become the way out for countless scholars. Of course, Di Renjie could also enter the officialdom with the care of his family. But he knew very well that if he could pass the imperial examination, his future achievements would be much better than relying on his family, so he decided to come to Chang'an to study.

In Taiyuan, the Di family is also considered a middle-class family.

But in Chang'an, Di Renjie knew very well that the little money he had on him was difficult to gain a foothold.

As people say, living in Chang'an is not easy.

After the Zhenguan rule, Chang'an, as the imperial capital of the Tang Dynasty, had soaring prices, which was really not something he could afford, a scholar from a foreign country.

Fortunately, the government has to bear the food, clothing, housing and transportation of students of the Imperial College, which can save a lot of expenses.

According to the rules of the Imperial College, students and disciples can live in the residence arranged by the Imperial College after entering school. Of course, students and disciples can also find their own residence if they are unwilling to live. The Imperial College Commission issues subsidies to reimburse students’ rent expenses.

Most of the residences arranged by the Imperial College are located near the Imperial City and the rent is expensive.

If you can change to a cheap residence, the Imperial College will still be reimbursed according to the residence expenses arranged by the government. In this way, a difference will occur. For students with wealthy families, that difference may not be a big deal. But for ordinary people, this little difference can improve their lives and is also a natural choice.

Di Renjie had already reported to the Imperial College yesterday. After listening to the experience of some old disciples, he finally decided to find another residence.

Chang'an in the spring of the first year of Yonghui is a little deserted.

Last year, Emperor Taizong's death shrouded a haze in Chang'an.

The death of Tian Khan caused a trace of chaos in the Tang Empire, which had already gradually flourished. The new emperor was immersed in grief and was unwilling to do political work. Fortunately, there was a stable situation between Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and other old ministers, which caused the empire not to have much turmoil. But what kind of emperor will the new emperor be? Where will the empire go next? Everyone felt a little confused and panic. At the same time, there was a trace of expectation and hope, which made people secretly excited.

Di Renjie came to Xicheng with Hong Liang in this strange atmosphere.

The West City of Chang'an was called Liren City in the Sui Dynasty.

After Emperor Gaozu established his capital in Chang'an, it was renamed Xishi, which echoed the east city of Wannian County.

The western city has two sizes, divided into nine districts and streets on all sides. In this way, the surrounding area of ​​each area is a street-facing pattern, which is easier to trade. This is the place where commercial activities in Chang'an are the most frequent.

The reason why Di Renjie came to Xishi was to find a residence.

Xicheng is far away from Sannet, and is surrounded by Lifang where civilians live.

There are many Yaman Walking Tours here, commonly known as brokers and intermediaries. Through Yaman Walking Tours, you can easily and quickly find your favorite residence. Although it will be more expensive, it is far better than looking for a random flies in Chang'an City like a headless fly.

Moreover, it is safer to find a house through these dentists.

Chang'an is the center of the empire, and it is mixed with fish and dragons.

If you accidentally say that losing money is a trivial matter, and if you cause trouble, it will be even more troublesome.

Di Renjie didn't want to come to Chang'an just now, so he caused trouble.

"Hong Liang, what happened there?"

As soon as he entered the West City, Di Renjie realized that the atmosphere in the West City was a bit abnormal.

dignified!

Well, it's a bit solemn.

At the intersection near Fangmen, there were many people surrounding him.

Di Renjie was very curious, so he stopped and looked at the street corner.

Hong Liang and Di Renjie grew up together and are very familiar with the temperament of their young man.

Without waiting for Di Renjie to say the second sentence, he trotted all the way. After a while, he ran back and whispered in Di Renjie's ear: "Mr. Langjun, someone is dead over there."

"Um?"

Di Renjie's eyes lit up and he said, "Let's go and take a look."

"Mr. Lang!"

Hong Liang knew that this was the result, so he hurriedly grabbed Di Renjie and whispered: "We are away now, it is better to have less things than to do more. Don't forget that when we are leaving, Alang has given instructions to meddle in other people's business."

Di Renjie has been smart since childhood and has extraordinary observation skills.

When he was in Taiyuan, he solved many doubts with his courage and meticulousness.

But it was also because of his fault that he caused a lot of trouble. However, that was in Taiyuan. Although the Di family was not considered a prominent family, they had some strength in the local area. So even if he caused trouble, his family could cure the aftermath for him and solve it.

But now...

Before Hong Liang could finish speaking, Di Renjie waved his hands repeatedly.

"I just go and check it out, it's okay if I don't care about other people's business."

"Mr. Lang, then you really have to do it."

"A real man's words are as good as hell... Hong Liang, am I a husband or you?"

"Mr., of course you are the Mr. Just Ah..."

"Okay OK, OK, I'm joking with you, I'm scared you. I've said that I just went to see it, it's absolutely not a big deal."

Di Renjie said this to this point, and Hong Liang couldn't stop him anymore.

He could only pray secretly that Di Renjie could do what he said.

The two of them came outside the crowd one after another. Di Renjie was tall and burly, so he got into the crowd.

"Take it and take it."

While apologizing, he squeezed into it and soon entered the crowd.

At one end of the cross street is a stone bridge.

Under the bridge is a small river connecting the Caohe River to the north of the west city.

There is a corpse at the bridge.

The body was lying on its back and its head was facing the bridge, with a pool of black blood underneath.

Due to the obstruction of Wu Hou, Di Renjie could not move forward any further, so he could only look at one approximation, and could not see it too clearly.

Habitually, he wanted to get closer.

But Hong Liang grabbed him and said softly: "Mr., don't worry about other people's business."

"I understand, I know."

Di Renjie turned his head and saw Hong Liang's nervous look on his face.

He had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​continuing to move forward, stood by the crowd, squinted his eyes and looked around casually.

Hong Liang still looked nervous and stared at Di Renjie.

"Mr. Lang, I've seen it, let's go."

"Look again, look again."

Just then, I suddenly heard a commotion outside the crowd.

Immediately afterwards, someone shouted: "Give me aside, let me aside, Yang Bantu is here."

Watching the crowd immediately make a way out.

Di Renjie turned his head and saw a middle-aged man in official uniform walking quickly with more than a dozen officers.

They walked through the crowd and headed straight to the stone bridge.

Wu Hou, who had originally blocked the crowd from approaching, did not step forward to stop him.

These people should be servants in Chang'an County.

Di Renjie became more interested, ignored Hong Liang's urging and watched Yang Bantu walk to the body.

The city bureau officials hurriedly greeted him and started a low voice to talk to Yang Bantu. Because the distance was too far, Di Renjie couldn't hear clearly what they were talking about. So he stared at the two people talking to him, murmuring in a low voice as if he was talking to himself.

"This guy is named Niu Er, who lives in Yong'anfang and is Zhao Sanlang's subordinate..."

"It's a local rogue in Chang'an who is idle all day long. Recently, he often comes to drink. Sometimes when he sees the door closed, he will find a place to pour it out, or stay in the hotel and refuse to leave... mainly by cheating and cheating..."

"Mr. Lang!"

Hong Liang noticed Di Renjie's abnormality and hurriedly stepped forward and whispered.

Di Renjie immediately woke up and turned his head to look. He saw a Wuhou not far away looking at him with confusion.

"Don't worry about other people's business, it's time for us to leave."

"Okay, okay, okay!" Di Renjie saw this and hurriedly said with a smile: "Let's go now, let's go now."
Chapter completed!