In the eleventh year of Yongjing, just after the Lantern Festival, it was still very cold in the north.

The sky was just dawning, and there was silver frost everywhere. On the official road near Kaifeng, I saw the carriages and horses, and I saw that the outfit was not ordinary people.

Sima Rong was wearing a fox fur, riding on a white horse with leather gloves made by his niece on his hand, He looked at Sima Jue on the black horse beside him, and said, "You have to urge everyone to get up early in the morning and set off, Yao'er and Li'er haven't woken up yet." ”

Sima Jue said: "Let's go to Zhongdu, their little girls are slow, doesn't this slow down our trip?"

Suddenly, the curtain of the carriage behind them was raised, and a beautiful girl pouted and said, "Big brother, you speak ill of us, when we can't hear it?"

Sima Jue turned his head and saw that it was Sima Li, and couldn't help but be helpless, and said, "Girl, stay at home well, you have to come out with ......."

Speaking of girls, Sima Jue thought of her again, she not only went out, but also had no taboos.

Sima Li said: "We came out with the third uncle, not with you!"

Sima Rong and Sima Jue said: "They are a girl's family, and they are not young, the second brother and sister-in-law must marry Yao'er in the past two years, and then Li'er." The girl doesn't have much time to stay at home, so you should love it more as a brother. ”

Sima Jue snorted, and Sima Rong sighed again: "Last year, there was almost another war, Lei Zhao was the envoy to Goryeo to bring back the news, and the king of Goryeo wanted to send Li Haozhuo and Pingcheng to Dayuan as an envoy to pay tribute as a hostage in order to prove his innocence. I heard Xiao Xie say that the new Khitan king who moved north this spring sent envoys, as well as Tubo, Huifu, Dali, and Dongying generals to pay tribute, which is going to be lively. ”

Sima Jue said: "It may not be that there is no meaning to take a look at the reality of the Great Plains." ”

"Since the former Sui Dezong, there has been no such grand occasion. Although our dynasty has been established for 80 years, it has always been surrounded by strong enemies, and there are disputes in the north, south, west and east, and these states have never been sincere and submissive. This is not necessarily an opportunity for them to be convinced. ”

Sima Jue said: "You care so much about the government and politics, is it possible to enter the court as an official?"

Sima Rong said: "Isn't Brother Jiang also going to join the ranks? Last autumn, he was in high school in Henan Jieyuan, and he was going to take the exam soon, aren't you just in a hurry to see Brother Jiang?"

Sima Juemo's eyebrows frowned slightly, and she was worried: "She really dared to participate in the imperial examination." ”

Sima Rong sighed: "After all, he is also a famous family, although his parents are dead, it is time to consider starting a family at this time." ”

Sima Jue paused and said: "The officialdom is dangerous, she is so childish." ”

Sima Rong said: "Brother Jiang has not been tested by Tong Sheng and the government, he must have been recommended by Xiao Xie or Brother Wei, and he made a decision to enter the officialdom." Isn't it child's play?"

Sima Jue said: "You don't understand her, I always have to rush into Beijing to persuade her." ”

Sima Rong said: "People go to be officials, what do you advise him?"

Sima Jue thought to himself, now it's just a matter of making a name for himself, if he is not an official, it is okay, no one pays attention to the distance from the rivers and lakes, but it will be different if he will try. I don't know how she passed the inspection when she returned to her hometown, and the test must be stricter, in case it is found that her daughter is a major crime of killing her head. And when he entered the officialdom, he was found to be a woman when he became an official, and the situation was even more serious.

She's brilliant, but she's not meant to die like that.

Sima Jue said: "Her temperament is not suitable for being an official. ”

Sima Rong disagreed, and said: "Brother Jiang is alone now, naturally he must have a foundation for his life, he is talented, and it is a good thing to solve the yuan in high school, how can anyone persuade her not to be an official?"

Sima Jue said: "I am her...... Big brother, he has to listen to me for three points, I don't let her be an official, I will take care of her. ”

Suddenly, the curtain of the carriage was lifted again, and I saw Sima Li's stubborn appearance and said, "Big brother, you just can't see people's goodness, do ......you?" Although I laughed at him, it was for his good, and you are jealous of his talent. Since he is a brother who has worshiped the target, how can he be jealous of his ability and drag people back?"

Sima Jue couldn't help but laugh angrily: "I'm jealous of the virtuous ability, the little girl doesn't understand, and she actually talks to her brother like this." ”

Sima Yaoyuan didn't speak, and at this time he also persuaded: "Big brother, I know your intentions, Jiang Gongzi has an arrogant temperament, debauchery, and it is indeed easy to offend people in officialdom. But under Jiang Gongzi's unruly surface, he still has a pure heart for the country and the people, no matter the hardships and difficulties, for her, it is to seek benevolence. Why can't you?"

"For the country and the people?" Sima Jue couldn't help but look up to the sky and snort, but she also knew that her secret must not be leaked at this time, otherwise she would really die without a place to be buried, "What do you know about serving the country and the people?"

Sima Yao couldn't help but be ashamed and annoyed, and the always gentle woman suddenly became brutal: "I just know!"

Sima Jue looked at his sister as stupid, and turned his head to look at her to reflect his thoughts.

Sima Yao was not convinced, but her tone was soft: "As soon as the treasure map came out, everyone was interested, because everyone had a greedy heart. If you can get this treasure, what kind of rich country should you enjoy? Only he was convinced that it was nonsense, and never wavered by the rich country enjoyment that fascinated men. What others think about is not how to find this treasure, or the truth or falsehood of this treasure, but what he thinks of is that causing a fight in the rivers and lakes will make all living beings in the world miserable. This is the mind and temperament that only heroes have, and he is naturally great, and he is different from the people of the rivers and lakes. How can a man with such a mind and ability have no ambitions? No matter how dangerous the officialdom is, he has the dream of a man, and if he is not allowed to try it for the rest of his life, it is more uncomfortable than killing him. ”

When Sima Yao said that, his tone was gentle, shy and with two points of inexplicable joy, Sima Rong's age and experience were placed here, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Sima Rong laughed at this time and said, "Yao'er has also grown up! Speaking of which, Brother Jiang should also get married as soon as he joins the company, I don't know what kind of girl he likes." Ouch, I lured Shiro Koto to him, but I won't be arrested by them as a brother-in-law......"

"Third uncle!" Sima Jue and Sima Rong lived a little far away, since the treasure map incident, unless the elders were in a hurry, or occasionally had a few exchanges, he was cultivating and recovering from practice, so he didn't know about Jiangdong Shiro looking for Sima Rong again.

Sima Rong smiled: "Although Jiangdong Shiro's sister is beautiful, our family ......"

Sima Jue interrupted: "Third uncle, he won't be ...... Whoever marries, no matter whose sister it is!"

Sima Rong said: "Did you believe his joke with Jiangdong Shiro last time?"

Sima Jue said firmly: "In short, the virtuous brother will never marry a wife, no matter whose sister it is! He told me that he will never marry a wife and have children in his life, and he will not lie to me." ”

Sima Rongqi said: "Why?"

"Don't ask why, I just don't want the third uncle to meddle in his affairs and go to other people's homes...... Isn't that a good matchmaker for everyone?"

When Sima Yao and Sima Li heard Sima Jue say this, they couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. Originally, I wanted to see him, but now I don't know if I want to see him or not.

All the way west, towards the central capital of Luoyang, for a few days, the sisters were absent-minded, and they did not elaborate.

But they said that five days later, they arrived in Zhongdu. The foundation of the Sima family is in the Jiangbei area, although there is a title, but now there is no one in the Sima family as an official, there is only one property in the capital, and few people take care of it on weekdays.

Because he brought a female dependent, he also had to be taught by female elders on weekdays, and the Xie family and the Sima family were in-laws, so they naturally settled down in the Zhenguo Mansion first.

The sisters of the Sima family are not the first time to go back to the Zhenguo Mansion, and the aunt and grandmother are also familiar with it, and now there is Aunt Xie in the mansion, and the female dependents can also be companions, and they are very affectionate, and they will not go into details.

Sima Rong and Sima Jue chose to go to the Marquis of Suyi's Mansion to borrow it, Sima Rong and Xie Zhixiao are the closest among their cousins because they are of the same age, and Sima Jue is of course more suitable to be with Sima Rong.

Xie Zhixiao had just returned home from a business trip, knowing that Sima Rong and Sima Jue had arrived, and had just washed his face under the service of the little maid, when he heard Sima Jue coming alone outside the hospital.

When Xie Zhixiao arrived at the flower hall, Sima Jue stepped forward a few steps, and stopped talking.

After Xie Zhixiao asked his subordinates to retreat, Sima Jue stepped forward and asked, "Uncle Cousin, why did the virtuous brother go to the imperial examination?"

Sima Jue came, and Xie Zhixiao knew that trouble was coming. But what can be done?

What God chose for her was originally a dead chess game, she only forgot about life and death and fought hard, and died a hero.

Xie Zhixiao said: "This is her own choice, Ah Jue, if you are for her good, don't dwell on this matter." ”

Sima Jue had a complicated look in his eyes, and pulled his shirt: "You...... Do you like her?"

Xie Zhixiao pursed his lips, his eyes became firm, and said, "It's not like, it's love." So, I'm not going to stop her from doing what she has to do, I'm just going to be there for her, and I'm going to be there when she needs me. ”

Sima Jue was a little out of control: "She is your niece, you are not the right generation! You can't love her! You can't!"

The corners of Xie Zhixiao's mouth hooked up with a bitter smile: "Ah Jue, I know you are very smart, so don't take others for fools." If you really believe that she is your sister, you will not be on my guard from beginning to end. I don't think I'm a gentleman, but do you believe that I will contaminate a junior of the Sima family? Because you know better than anyone else that she is not your sister, and I can't contaminate my niece, so as soon as I get close to her, you will drive me out. ”

Sima Jue let go of the hand on Xie Zhixiao's shirt and was speechless for a long time. Of course, he knew it a long time ago, but he just pretended to be honest and convinced, just to deceive her. In this way, you can manage her confidently, and you can keep her. She is not easy to deceive, so he has been pretending to be stupid and playing the role of a good brother who is considerate and sincere.

She didn't know him before, but Xie Zhixiao knew that the person with the highest natural posture among the three generations of men in the Sima family, how could he be so stupid? An heir of the Sima family who has extraordinary attainments in martial arts, medicine, and institutions, of course, has an extraordinary mind.

Sima Rong also knew how talented Sima Jue was, so he wondered if they were doing it. Hua Langying's skills in pretending to be a man are too high, as long as she doesn't die by herself, it is difficult to have flaws in her appearance.

Sima Jue denied that Sima Rong hinted that he had broken his sleeves, and Sima Rong had no choice but to believe that they were good brothers who were truly righteous and treated each other with all sincerity.

Sima Jue's eyes were a little sour: "Where is she? I want to see her." ”

Xie Zhixiao was bitten by jealousy, Hua Rongying has been living in Wuyinghou's Mansion for half a year, and he has no ability to bring her back to the mansion.

Xie Zhixiao said: "Ah Jue, when I beg you, don't drag her down, she will die!"

Sima Jue said angrily: "You know the danger, but you still let her be in danger! Besides, in what capacity do you beg me for her?"

Xie Zhixiao took a step closer and said, "It's a last resort! You don't care about her business! It's none of your business!"

Sima Jue said, "Is that your business? Do you have the courage to tell me who she is?"

Xie Zhixiao couldn't help but be dumbfounded, Sima Jue: "Where is she? Don't you say, I'll go outside to ask others." ”

"You won't hurt her, will you? If you want to hurt her, I won't let you go. ”

"Just say where she is. ”

……

The study in the mansion of Marquis Wu Ying.

There were two "angry dead winds" lit on the desk, Hua Langying had already lost her makeup, wearing a comfortable black silk robe and fur fur, sitting at the table to practice writing strategies.

Of course, she didn't know what questions would come out of the exam, but before the Ming Dynasty, she was not rigid enough to only quote scriptures and classics around the Four Books and Five Classics.

In addition to the classics, the king also needs other points. Since Xuanyuan Lingdian ascended the throne, the scientific examination hall test is mostly to let the tributes belittle the current affairs and write strategies.

She didn't dare to write about the strong military strategy that Xuanyuan Ling Heng had said, "heavy generals are heavier soldiers", which offended both civilian officials and most of the powerful military generals. The time for the palace examination was not that long, and most of the tributes had prepared earlier, but the emperor not only had to write the policy theory of the time, but also had to take the test on the spot and test the poems.

Wei Wuji inspected the guards outside the courtyard for a while, then carried the food box into the courtyard and pushed it in front of the door.

His eyes were soft, his eyes were soft, he smiled slightly, and locked the door.

He walked up to her like a gentle and considerate concubine. (Wei Wuji: Author, come here, I promise not to kill you!)

"Little fish, you're hungry, let's eat something first. ”

"Wait a minute. ”

Wei Wuji was silent as he took the food out of the box.

Looking at the beauty under the lamp, the more you look at it, the more you lose your soul.

Her face, which is becoming more and more beautiful because of age, has no real temperament under disguise at this time-romantic, graceful, and rational sharpness that is rare among women.

Dressed in a black robe, Wu Si hung down behind her back, because of this black, her skin was like snow crystal.

Wei Wuji was satisfied, and he wanted to live this day with her secretly.

Don't pester her with those glamorous sluts out there.

In fact, Xiao Yu'er is so busy, and when he is a little free, he will pester her to do their common business, such as: raising children and making money.

As long as those sluts don't get entangled, it will be difficult for her to have a chance to find/flower/ask/willow. (Xie Zhixiao: Author, come here, I don't need the Seven Star Dragon Yuan, just leave your whole corpse)