Sun Boran led a team of people into Jiangnan Mufang.

He had been here to inspect Jiangnan Road when he had just returned, and the wood yard outside was exactly the same as the last time he came, except that there were a lot more people—all young people.

As soon as the examiners stepped into the threshold, their eyes were cast on each other, with different expressions on their faces.

Sun Boran had long been accustomed to this, and glanced over there casually, but he didn't see the most familiar face, but it was not strange.

The young man was very low-key and never stood in front of people, which Sun Boran had already known very well.

He stepped forward and walked under the eaves, where all the other examiners followed him. The door opened, and the two sub-examiners of this field greeted them from inside.

After a group of people saw the ceremony, Sun Boran didn't say much to greet, first waved his hand, let the subordinates he brought take over the "exam papers" inside, and then said bluntly: "Let's start now." ”

"Yes. Lu Xian and the two examiners said respectfully, at this time, several Taishi chairs had been placed on the platform under the eaves, and there was a wooden platform in front of the chair, which was just the right size for the model they made.

"Master, please. Sun Boran did not immediately come to the stage, but turned around first and bowed to the person behind him.

The old man behind him was very old, his eyebrows and chin were all bare, and his face was wrinkled more than dried old bacon - it was Sun Boran's master Liu Huzi.

Liu Huzi rarely faced such occasions and was obviously a little nervous. He was dressed in a new, clean suit, and his thick palms rubbed uneasily against his trouser legs.

But he didn't say anything, walked up to the platform with his head held high, and sat down on the third chair from the left.

Sun Boran followed on the stage and sat on the chair next to him, and the other examiners took their seats one after another, one chief examiner, two deputy examiners, two sub-examiners, plus Liu Huzi, a total of six people.

Sun Boran sat on a high place, looked down again, and still didn't see Xu Wen.

Now that the exam is officially over, it is in the post-exam grading phase. Although this stage is public, it is purely voluntary for candidates not to watch here, and it is not mandatory.

Normally, the examiners don't know the candidates and don't pay special attention to any of them.

But that being said, what candidate isn't nervous about their score and doesn't want to get their results sooner?

It's too big to leave at this time, right?

Sun Boran looked around and made sure that Xu Wen was indeed not there, and his mood was a little strange.

It is very unpleasant that this kid dares not to pay attention to the major affairs of the court, but from another point of view, he really admires it in his heart......

Loose and easy, quite ancient.

However, he soon discovered that in addition to Xu Wen, another candidate he had an impression of, Jiang Wangfeng of Tianzuo Pavilion, was not there.

It made him quickly think of what had happened the night three days before.

Is there an aftermath of that incident?

But this kid surnamed Cen is here again......

However, this is a serious matter, and Sun Boran can't delay too much time for Xu Wen to ask a person. So he just took it to heart and said to the examiner, "Bring the things." ”

Examiner Lu nodded, stood up and was about to greet people, when a group of people suddenly walked in the courtyard.

Governor Zhang walked in with seven or eight people including Governor Deng, and said with a smile: "The big event on Jiangnan Road, I will also come to join in the fun." ”

When the Governor arrived, everyone stood up and saluted, and the candidates cheered and let go of a wide road, and watched with surprise and joy as the two officials approached together.

It can also be seen that these candidates were really attentive before. There were so many people, and none of them even knew that they had already come to patrol before.

Governor Zhang's gaze swept over the candidates, and finally landed on Sun Boran's face.

Sun Boran stood with his hands arched, smiling without smiling, obviously not very welcoming their arrival.

This is also normal, he is the chief examiner sent by the imperial court, and he is the biggest official in the apprenticeship examination, but after all, the governor's identity is different, and as soon as Governor Zhang arrives, Sun Boran's right to speak will definitely not be so absolute.

Governor Zhang only couldn't see it, he walked to the side of the stage, didn't move for a while, and Governor Deng immediately beckoned to the side: "What are you still doing in a daze? Hurry up and add a seat to the Governor!"

"It's so crowded that I can't sit down. Sun Boran waved his hand to the side and said expressionlessly.

He didn't say anything as an excuse. Under the eaves, this stone platform surrounds the white jade railing, which is not too big, there are two bonsai plants on one left and one right, and it is already a little reluctant to put down six Taishi chairs in the middle, and it is indeed difficult to add another seat.

"You don't have to be so particular about what you do. Removing the bonsai and adding two more seats is not a problem. Governor Deng commanded skillfully, and Governor Zhang stood beside him with a smile, although he didn't speak, everyone could see what he meant.

So Sun Boran was silent, and when the little official next to him saw his face, he immediately ran around in a hurry, removed the bonsai with great efficiency, and added two chairs.

The atmosphere became a little weird, there were a total of eight people on the stage, and how to sit in the seats was another problem.

"Master, please first. Sun Boran was not polite at all, and gave Liu Huzi a seat first.

Liu Huzi was even more polite, nodding at Zhang Fengxian, and sat on the right side of the center.

Governor Zhang had never seen Liu Huzi before, so he couldn't help but look at him and asked, "This is ......?"

"My master, surnamed Liu, everyone calls him Liu Huzi, and he doesn't even remember his name. Sun Boran introduced, and he didn't look at Governor Deng's mansion.

"Old man's longevity?" Zhang Fengxian vaguely remembered Sun Boran's age, and was a little surprised.

This old man is old, and his master is still alive? How old does that have to be?

"Just passed my ninetieth birthday. Sun Boran said.

“...... It's a long life. Zhang Fengxian was even more surprised and bowed his hand to Liu Huzi.

This age can be regarded as a high life expectancy in modern times, and it is simply an auspicious existence in this era, and Zhang Fengxian has to pay a little respect.

Liu Huzi showed a little smile, returned the salute to Zhang Fengxian, and turned to Governor Deng's mansion: "The old man used to be a citizen under Lord Deng, and he was taken care of a lot by Lord Deng, this kindness, I think of it in my heart!"

Governor Deng's expression stiffened for a moment, and he immediately smiled cheekily again: "It is due." ”

"Master raised me from a young age, and I am like my own parents. Not long ago, when I thought of my teacher's kindness, the emperor wept. With Your Majesty's deep gratitude, I am allowed to transfer my master to Kyoto and settle down. Not long ago, my master and apprentice had already bid farewell to Kiriwa, and after this exam, I was ready to leave Jiangnan Road for Kyoto. ”

Artisan relocation?

At the mention of the emperor, everyone straightened up and bowed their hands, looking solemn and respectful. But when he heard the last sentence, Zhang Fengxian's face changed suddenly, and he was a little less good-looking.

Liu Huzi is Sun Boran's master, that is, a craftsman, and belongs to the craftsman's class.

Sun Boran cried in front of the emperor, and the emperor allowed his master to move to Beijing?

Isn't this treatment too generous?

Does the emperor attach too much importance to craftsmen?

"The emperor is benevolent. After all, Governor Deng was mentally prepared from the beginning, smiled and patted the emperor's ass, and said, "The more we are ministers, the more we should be afraid to serve the emperor and dare not slack off." ”

"Exactly. Governor Zhang finally came back to his senses and nodded in agreement, but his expression was still a little strange.

"But the emperor is benevolent, that is the emperor's grace. I don't know what Master Liu is here today, what is the so-called matter?" Governor Deng Yin inquired, seemingly very puzzled, Governor Zhang's face turned pale, and he followed and looked over.

"My master was invited by me to be an examiner. Sun Boran saw that he had already prepared, and replied without hesitation.