Seventh rank?!
Chen Ke was immediately furious and slammed the table and stood up: "Damn it, the daughter of a seventh-rank official is so arrogant like a princess, how dare you come in front of me and pretend to be noble!"
When Chen Ke thought of Su Yuqing's arrogant and domineering look, he felt so angry that his teeth were itching.
Although he was angry, he had a general idea of the whole story.
In the early years, the Su family and the Chen family had a very good relationship, so the Su family planned to marry Su Yuqing to him.
But now, Su Yuanfang has been promoted four levels in a row and has a bright future. The Su family has become prominent and they no longer want to marry their daughter to him.
They were all people of status, and the adults in the Su family were too embarrassed to come forward to cancel the engagement, so they had to let their daughter come in person to make a scene.
If Chen Ke lost in public three days later and made a promise in person, then the Su family would have an excuse to cancel the engagement.
Chen Ke sat down dejectedly and said aggrievedly: "Our family is a royal merchant, how come we can't even handle a seventh-rank official?"
It seems that just like in the previous world, the imperial merchant is ultimately a merchant, not a member of the aristocracy. Once the imperial merchant loses the protection of power, he is no different from a big fat pig that can be slaughtered at any time.
Chen Xiaofu said helplessly: "Master, I am not bragging, our family is not afraid of the first-rank officials of the court. It's just that the Su family is very close to His Royal Highness the King of Shu. The one we are really afraid of is the King of Shu!"
Chen Xiaofu didn't want to say anything more, and said seriously: "Master, the master was held back by something and can't come back for a while, but he asked me to tell you a message. He is here for you, don't think too much about anything, and make sure you study hard. You can't be expelled from the academy no matter what!"
After saying that, Chen Xiaofu turned around and left in a hurry.
"Uncle Chen, Uncle Chen..."
Chen Ke called out twice, and when he saw Chen Xiaofu walking away, he put down his hand helplessly.
After being in a daze for a moment, Chen Ke suddenly stood up and said loudly, "Tie Niu, prepare the horse, I want to go out."
Damn it, if I don't teach that domineering daughter of a seventh-rank official a lesson, I'll have no future in this world.
Even if we want to cancel the engagement, I should be the one to take the initiative.
He must win the three-day competition.
Two maids ran in and tidied Chen Ke up, and then Chen Ke walked out leisurely.
This was his first time going out since coming into this world, so of course he had to dress well.
Well, life cannot be without a sense of ritual.
"Young master, your mount is here!"
Tie Niu led out a horse outside the small door in the backyard of the Chen Mansion and said excitedly.
Chen Ke looked in the direction of the voice and his face darkened.
Dwarf horse!
He thought it was a tall horse that he could ride on to show off.
The horse with short limbs is only half the height of Tie Niu. It has brown hair that falls down softly. It looks naive and has charming eyes.
A soft cushion had been laid on the horse's back, and there was a hoop on its head. On the top of an upright pole was a round gold plate with a huge "Yuan" character engraved on it.
Chen Ke understood it immediately, "Yuan" means one, the coolest license plate in Meicheng!
Tie Niu helped him to get on the horse's back, and he stretched his toes downward, just enough to touch the ground.
appropriate.
"Let's go!" Tie Niu held the reins and walked forward along the alley.
"Master, ponies are precious horses in the north. They are extremely valuable. The master brought back more than a hundred of them, but less than ten survived. The one you are riding is the best."
Chen Ke suddenly realized that this was his first time riding a bicycle as well: "We have a ranch at home?"
"Yes, there are not only pastures, but also chicken farms, duck farms, cattle farms, and fish ponds!"
Tie Niu rambled on and on,
"These were all built by the old man. After he established the Chamber of Commerce, he transferred some of the business to others. So even though the output from breeding is not much, it has established a very good reputation for our family. Even now, when the wealthy businessmen in the Chamber of Commerce mention the old man, everyone will give him a thumbs up."
Chen Ke was very yearning for it, as his predecessor had admired his grandfather very much and had many old stories about his grandfather in his memory.
For example, he single-handedly opened up a trade route from Shuzhou to the northern border.
For example, he voluntarily helped the border army resist the orcs, and even went to the battlefield himself and killed two orcs.
Then, after my grandfather became an imperial merchant, he established a Chamber of Commerce in Furong City, the capital of Shuzhou, and served as the first president, bringing benefits to many local people.
Therefore, the Chen family still has some roots in the entire Shuzhou.
What Chen Ke finds most humane is that he never has to pay for things he buys in Meicheng. He just signs an invoice and is settled once a year.
There will also be a day when I can use my face to scan documents, hahahaha.
Chen Ke laughed out loud, and everything in front of him suddenly became clear.
The pony walked out of the alley and came to the street.
The streets paved with blue bricks, the ancient buildings, the banners fluttering in the wind, the hustle and bustle of traffic, the people in ancient costumes coming and going, the hawkers and merchants' shouts one after another, the whole world becomes extremely vivid.
It is worthy of being the second largest city in Shuzhou, a thousand-year-old city with a population of over one million.
Chen Ke's eyes were not enough, so he walked forward, looking around and greedily breathing the air of the new world.
Mm, it smells like fresh cow dung.
When you walk past a restaurant, will you bump into a little beggar dressed as a man and wearing soft armor?
When you walk past a drugstore, will you see a young woman in white and another in green?
As you walk past a flower bed, will a hydrangea fall from the sky?
When you walk past a small building, will you see a clothesline falling from the second floor, and when you look up you will see a charming woman?
Hey, do I know that lady at the door of the silk shop? Why is she staring at me and laughing like a hen?
Pan Jinlian's illusion shattered in an instant, and Chen Ke couldn't help but shudder.
Seeing Chen Ke looking at her, she hurriedly took out a handkerchief and waved it, "Young Master Chen, come and see the silks and satins in Sister Hua's house. They are all top-quality goods specially supplied by the royal family."
"Tie Niu, who is that lady?" Chen Ke asked with a dark face.
"Master, don't you recognize me? Aunt Hua, the proprietress of Mitian Silk Shop. Aunt Hua's daughter just married a small accountant in the Prince of Shu's mansion. She is very happy and giggles at everyone she sees."
Chen Ke grinned and said, "You are already old but still flirting with your elder sister. Do you think I am blind?"
A good silk shop was named Mitian, and it is also a special supply to the royal family. What was he thinking?
"Tie Niu, go to the bookstore!"
Chen Ke no longer had any mood to go shopping, and said to Tie Niu.
There was no way to go around anymore, the world was full of malice towards him.
The clerks and shop owners along the street looked at him with strange eyes, and some even laughed secretly.
In front of a clothing store, there were bellybands embroidered by him hanging on a pole.
There was a big sign hanging under the bellyband: "Xiangsi Dou, a bellyband sewn by the young master of the Chen family himself!"
It must have been done by that scumbag Ma Xiaoshu, because this shop is owned by his family.
Chen Ke gritted his teeth, wishing he could see Ma Xiaoshu the next second and strangle him to death.
Forget it, I can't bear the mess of his hair. I'll deal with him later!
The pony seemed to understand its owner's thoughts and started to trot on its four short legs at a pretty fast speed, at least twenty yards.
The journey is beautiful and prosperous.
Obviously, the demon clan's air raid did not affect the city. Instead, it gave the city a different kind of upliftment.
Throughout history, Meicheng had been conquered by demons twice. However, after each recovery, a more magnificent city was built on the ruins.
This is probably where Meicheng's unique temperament comes from.
Arriving in front of the gate of a two-story building, Chen Ke was full of ambition and pointed forward:
"Tie Niu, buy the whole store for me!"
Tie Niu looked at Chen Ke like he was a fool:
"Master, this bookstore originally belonged to us. The words on the plaque were written by our old grandfather himself."
Chen Ke laughed loudly. After entering the bookstore, he directly announced the closure of the business and gave all employees three days of paid leave.
Well, having money makes you so willful.
Everyone left. Tie Niu, holding a golden bean given by the young master, looked at the closed door dejectedly.
The young master is really crazy. He never read books before. Even if he did, it would take him at least a year to finish one book.
Can you finish reading "Three Character Classic" in three days?