Chapter 410 This is more interesting!

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Xin Zhen, the son-in-law of the Fan family?"

A middle-aged man who looked like a butler brought several servants to the inn where Xin Zhen was staying and spoke to Xin Zhen very respectfully.

At this time, Xin Zhen had just entered the city not long ago, and had just checked in less than a quarter of an hour when the housekeeper of the Fan Mansion arrived.

Xin Zhen was somewhat surprised at Fan's ability in the capital, and nodded, "It's me."

The housekeeper immediately apologized, "The servants waiting at the city gate were blind and missed Master Xin. Otherwise, we should have welcomed you at the city gate earlier, and you wouldn't have to come here to make trouble. Master, why don't you pack up and go live with Master Fan at his mansion."

Xin Zhen knew that the so-called Mr. Fan was none other than Fan Jijiu's elder brother, Fan Qi, who was the current Vice Minister of Rites and also the chief examiner of this year's exam.

Xin Zhen said, "The Minister is the chief examiner of this year's exam, and I am a candidate of this year's exam. If I live with him, I am afraid I will attract gossip."

The housekeeper was just testing him, and this testing satisfied him very much. He nodded and said, "That's right. I'll trouble you to stay here for the time being. I'll invite you to visit my house after the results are announced."

The housekeeper then took out the registration and reference certificates and said, "These are the certificates for entering the examination room. Please keep them, and please take the exam on time."

Xin Zhen thanked the butler, and then the butler left with his people.

Feng Sanniang looked at the butler's back as he left, and whispered in Xin Zhen's ear, "Sir, it seems that the head of the Fan family doesn't take us seriously."

Xin Zhen smiled and looked at Feng Sanniang and said, "You also understand these?"

Feng Sanniang smiled and said, “Although Sanniang is a fox, and our Feng clan is not as good as the four ancient fox clans, Tushan clan, Chunhu clan, Yousu clan, and Qingqiu clan, the Feng clan is also a famous and prestigious clan among the fox clans.

Compared to the four ancient fox tribes, we are far inferior, but we live together with humans, and we are quite knowledgeable about the ways of the world."

Xin Zhen said, "Then analyze what's wrong with this housekeeper."

Feng Sanniang said: "This housekeeper seems respectful, but in fact he is arrogant.

Since he was able to find us, it means he already knew our whereabouts. How could he not have picked us up when we entered the city gate, but found us here in the inn?

This is either to show off the ability of the Fan family, or to give us a warning, telling us that although you are the son-in-law of the Fan family, it is nothing, and we hope you can respect yourself.

Secondly, he invited us to live in his house. The butler was also testing us. If the young master agreed to go immediately, the butler would definitely find an excuse to refuse.

You see, if he was serious, he would definitely continue to invite us, and he wouldn't have kept the admission ticket with him. It's clear that he had no intention of inviting us to his house.

In addition, the housekeeper said something, but was there any sentence that Master Fan helped to bring? No, it shows that Master Fan does not attach great importance to you, young master.

This is all I can see, Sir, do you think it makes sense?"

Xin Zhen immediately looked at this little fox with new eyes. This little fox had a very clever mind, which was beyond the reach of most shrewd people. This could be seen from the stunned Xin Qi.

Xin Qi was very depressed, he had always been praised for his quick eyes and ability to get along with everyone, but he was outshined by a young monk in the Stone Buddha Temple, and now he was outshined by a young girl. What a shame and humiliation it was for him!

He secretly made up his mind to read more, learn more and talk less, and also to study hard with the young master!

The young master often says that books contain golden houses and beautiful women. Bah, knowing the world is knowledge, and understanding human nature is writing!
Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Very impressive. Having you by my side really helps me a lot. I would like to ask you, why do you, Feng Hu, who is so amazing, choose to be your concubine? I can't give you anything."

Feng Sanniang glanced at Xin Qi, and Xin Zhen said, "Xin Qi is my confidant, we don't need to talk behind his back."

Feng Sanniang whispered, "Fan Jijiu said that after you pass the imperial examination, you will work in the Daoluosi. When you become a Daozheng, you can build a temple for me to worship."

So that's how it is. I understand.

Since you have something to ask for, it is worthy of trust.

……

Fan Mansion.

study.

The Minister of Rites, Fan Qi, was writing with his head down. In front of the table was the butler who was bowing. The butler explained to Fan Qi what he had seen and heard today and his own judgment. After a long while, Fan Qi raised his head and put down his pen. He looked at the butler with a stern face and said, "That's it. If he has the ability to pass the imperial examination, he can take it. If he doesn't, I won't help him."

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment and said, "Where is the second master?"

Fan Qi snorted and said, "The second brother has always been unreliable. I, Eleventh Lady, originally wanted to find him a good match in the capital. Even if it's not from a noble family, at least a young talent. But he found such a piece of trash and wanted me to help him pass the imperial examination. He's really thinking too much!"

The butler didn't dare to say anything more and nodded in agreement.

Fan Qi was still angry and said, "If the Second Brother could improve himself, he wouldn't have to be a small chief priest. But now he has betrothed Eleventh Lady to her without permission. This is just nonsense!
Well, since he has promised the marriage, there is no need to regret it. But I cannot do anything about it. If he is capable, I will not demote him. If he is not capable, he can go back and continue his studies!"

The housekeeper understood his master's temperament and nodded, "Master is right. Do we need to make arrangements with the Daoluo Division in advance? It's not easy for us to interfere with the Daoluo Division. If we want a vacancy, we need to plan ahead. If we wait until after the imperial examination, it may be difficult to arrange it."

Fan Qi waved his hands and said, "No matter what, if he has the ability, he can rely on himself. If he doesn't have the ability, I won't help him.

The Daoluo Division is a very sensitive government office, and it has always been a taboo for civil servants to interfere. When the time comes, the Daoluo Division will naturally have selections. If he is willing to go, just sign up for him. If he has the ability, he will naturally be selected. If he has no ability, what's the use even if I push him in?" "I understand." The butler folded his hands.

……

After the housekeeper of the Fan Mansion left, someone else came to the inn. It was the Imperial Guards who came to look for Xin Zhen. They had nothing else to do, but just came to register Feng Sanniang in the demon register, confirm that she was a demon under Xin Zhen's command, and register her.

Before leaving, the captain of the Jinyiwei team warned Xin Zhen: "You must discipline your family demon. If it runs out and causes mischief and kills people, the demon will be executed, but you will also be held accountable. If it is serious, not only will your reputation be revoked, you may even go to jail. If a major tragedy occurs, your family will even be implicated!"

Xin Zhen was naturally willing to accept good advice.

However, he had never imagined that in this world, the relationship between humans and fairies was so close. Not only could humans shelter fairies openly, but the government was also tolerant of them. This was quite unexpected.

Feng Sanniang was very familiar with this and said, "This is a tradition that has existed for a long time. The imperial court governs the human world on behalf of the heavens. The human world originally has humans, demons, ghosts, monsters, and monsters. Who among the immortals and gods in the heavens doesn't have a mount and a few demons and monsters to drive?
The imperial court followed the customs of the heavenly court, so naturally there was no objection to this, but the court also had strict control over it, especially the standards for sheltering demons and monsters were quite harsh.

You either have to be an official of the imperial court, or you have to be a successful candidate, or you have to be a disciple of a great tradition. Ordinary people are not qualified to take in demons and monsters."

Xin Zhen nodded and asked curiously, "Then are these demons and monsters that have been taken in willing to become human's subordinates?"

Feng Sanniang said: "It depends on the situation. For a situation like ours, I would definitely be willing. If you get promoted to a high position in the future, I will definitely benefit from it.

Some are forced, for example, disciples of great traditions often use powerful forces to force demons and monsters to become their followers.

Some officials used their power to make powerful monsters their followers.

However, this method has consequences. Monsters that are forced are always angry, and if they find an opportunity, they will inevitably retaliate.

But humans are very cunning. They will look for some monsters that they are concerned about, and use their descendants or things they care about as protons to force them to obey their orders.

But the majority are family-born monsters. Some noble families will raise monsters, and the offspring born from monsters will also be trained. These family-born monsters have a high degree of recognition for the family, and will even fight to the death for the family's reputation. This type of monster is the most trustworthy. "

Xin Zhen couldn't help but be amazed. He had never even heard of these things. The Xin family was indeed not a noble family, otherwise they would not have never heard of these things.

Feng Sanniang said, "My lord, you don't have to worry about these things. In fact, there are very few people and big families who have the ability and opportunity to take them in. There are so many candidates, but how many can take them in? There are even more officials, but it is even rarer to have demons as followers. This is not the mainstream."

Xin Zhen seemed to be thinking about something, and said, "So, those who have demons as followers are either from noble families or disciples of great traditions. The status of a juren or an official is just an entry standard, and there are not many who can accept demons and monsters as followers?"

Feng Sanniang smiled and said, "Of course, demons and ghosts have great power and various strange means after all, and humans are too weak for these demons and ghosts.

So, either they are from aristocratic families with extremely powerful forces behind them that can intimidate these monsters, or they are practitioners themselves who can subdue the monsters and demons.

As for officials harboring demons and monsters, unless they have reached certain positions, ordinary officials do not have the ability to do so.

As for the candidates who can be taken in, there are actually very few, unless they are candidates from aristocratic families. If they are candidates from humble backgrounds or ordinary people, how dare they be so arrogant as to come into contact with demons and monsters? They are lucky if they are not eaten.”

Xin Zhen smiled knowingly. In the final analysis, one must have the power to intimidate others. Whether it is relying on background or oneself, one must have strong power. Otherwise, it will not only not be a help, but may also cause a catastrophic disaster.

"So, with you by my side, I will feel very proud when I go out." Xin Zhen glanced at Feng Sanniang.

Feng Sanniang smiled and said, "Young Master is very handsome and elegant, and with me by his side, others will definitely think that you are from an aristocratic family."

Xin Zhen burst out laughing.

This world seems to be getting more and more interesting.

The more you understand this world, the more you realize that although it seems to be a mess, there is actually order within the chaos, with strict classes and order within it.

As far as he knew now, the imperial court had the Jinyiwei and Daoluosi to control demons and monsters, and the control was very strict. As for the rampant demons and monsters among the people, it was probably another expression of the fact that the imperial power did not extend to the countryside.

There are also major inheritances among the people. For example, Taoism has the four major inheritances of Longhu Mountain, Maoshan Mountain, Sanqing Mountain and Laoshan Mountain. The fox clan also has the four ancient fox clans: Tushan clan, Chunhu clan, Yousu clan and Qingqiu clan.

As for other ethnic groups, they must also have many traditions, and these traditions are all contributing to the stability of the world.

This is order in chaos.

However, this does not mean that the world is not dangerous. On the contrary, the world has become more dangerous.

So many great inheritances mean there are many masters. Whether it is the imperial court or the inheritance, they are all just to maintain the overall stability. However, under the overall situation, they are bound to compete for various resources.

Therefore, it must be stable on the surface, but beneath the water, all kinds of survival of the fittest are happening all the time.

Compared to these, those rampant demons and monsters don't seem to be that dangerous, because in the eyes of those big sharks, they are just resources that can be harvested at any time.

After learning these things, Xin Zhen was not afraid, but was eager to try.

This is interesting!

In previous lives, I was in the world of martial arts, and being invincible was too lonely.

(End of this chapter)