This little episode did not affect the atmosphere of the Luming banquet, and Suo Shengxuan did not come to Xue Qing again, and the teenagers in Xiliang were eating and drinking at the seat with great interest.... It didn't seem to affect the mood either.

Over there, Xue Qing and the candidates from Chang'an Mansion went to toast the main exam.

Because of the large number of people, the ceremonial officials arranged for the candidates from the state capital to be together, and the examiner also stopped at a shallow taste, otherwise so many people would be drunk no matter how good the amount of alcohol is.

The chief examiner Jiang Xian, the deputy examiner Qian Mo talked with everyone for a while, there were too many people to remember, and the candidates were not real articles and imperial examinations, and it was unknown whether they would be able to win fame in the future, so the conversation stopped, but Xue Qing was different.

"Did you study under Mr. Qingxia?" Jiang Xian stroked his beautiful hair, "It's really terrifying." ”

Qian Mo turned around and asked Mr. Qingxia, and Mr. Qingxia got up and said a few words.

Jiang Xian casually ordered a few scriptures, and Xue Qing replied fluently.

Zhang Shuangtong, who was standing behind, spat out lightly and muttered that it was dangerous.

Pang An said in a low voice: "What's so dangerous?"

Zhang Shuangtong said in a low voice: "I was going to say that I am also a student of Mr. Qingxia.... This examiner even has to take the article, but fortunately I didn't say it. ”

Pang An couldn't hold back his laughter, and the people in front and back looked at him, Pang An lowered his head with a red face, and his shoulders couldn't help but stir.

Xue Qing's answer in front of him made the two examiners very satisfied, and even a little surprised.

"It's no problem to take the imperial examination at this level, why bother to come to the gentleman to try it? It's a pity. Qian Mo blurted out.

In the end, the gentleman's examination is not as good as the normal imperial examination, which is a bit of child's play for the imperial court and the world's scholars, even if he is admitted to the Jinshi in the future, he will definitely be one level lower than others than his background.

But now it's on the gentleman's test, it's a little inappropriate to say this, Jiang Xian coughed lightly and reminded, Qian Mo smiled and didn't say anything more, although these candidates for the gentleman's exam are not good at reading the scriptures and righteousness, but they can also gather fame in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

There were candidates from other state capitals waiting behind, Jiang Xian ended the conversation and said: "Everything is inferior only to high reading, you are right, I hope you will achieve good results in the next examination." He added, "When you enter Beijing next year, you can come and see me." ”

This can be regarded as a disciple, and you can enter the hall.

Xue Qing hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, teacher." ”

Mr. Qingxia said: "Master Jiang and Master Qian are young and talented, and they will explore the flowers in Hanlin at twenty, and you should ask them for more advice." ”

Xue Qing responded.

Jiang Xian and Qian Mo smiled: "With Mr. Qingxia here, I'm waiting for a sacrifice." ”

After laughing, Xue Qing retired and wanted to return to his seat with the candidates from Chang'an Mansion, and the other state capital candidates who were waiting on the other side were about to step forward, but Jiang Xian suddenly raised his hand and said, "Yanzi." ”

Bah, Yanzi... This kind of title can only be given to acquaintances.

The candidates in Chang'an Mansion looked at Pei Yanzi with a surprised expression, did Pei Yanzi and Jiang Xian know each other?

Pei Yanzi's expression was still calm, and he turned around to salute, but he didn't step forward.

Jiang Xian didn't say anything, and waved his hand.

Pei Yanzi continued to walk, the candidates from Chang'an Mansion came back to their senses and followed, Zhang Shuangtong stared at Pei Yanzi and said: "I didn't see it, you actually recognized the main exam, Pei Yanzi, you are so good at pretending.... The silent last was shocking, why didn't you say it if you knew the examiner?"

Pei Yanzi said: "What do you mean by this? I'm here for the exam." ”

Pang An said: "The examiner, I will take care of some of it." "Or you can sue the people of Xiliang.

Pei Yanzi said: "Am I someone who needs to be taken care of?"

Belch... Pang An choked, and Zhang Shuangtong sneered: "Why don't you take the top spot if you don't need it?"

Pei Yanzi said: "Am I the one who needs to take the top spot?"

Zhang Shuangtong glared and turned his head to look at Xue Qing: "Sansanlang, he looks down on you." ”

Xue Qing smiled: "It's okay, I can afford him." ”

The teenagers couldn't help laughing, and Zhang Shuangtong shook his head helplessly: "You two are treacherous ghosts, I won't talk to you." ”

Lin Xiucai turned around and scolded in a low voice: "Don't make noise, I've seen the house master..."

The examiners of the six arts in front of them are scattered, there are more candidates around here, and they talk and laugh easily, the main examination is from the formal imperial examination, and the most important thing is the splendid article, and the students of all students also have self-knowledge in front of them, but the teachers are different, these candidates have a lot of understanding of their personal results, plus the common hobby of the six arts, there is a lot to say.... There are exchanges of ancient rites, there are discussions of qin music, poetry, calligraphy and painting are even more lively, and there is no division of the state capital here, everyone is at will.

Pang An looked at an examiner excitedly and said, "That's Liuzhou Huang's family, his ancestor is Mrs. Wei, who lives in seclusion in Xiaoqueshan and has heard his name for a long time, but I didn't expect to be able to meet and ask for advice in person today." ”

Xue Qing said: "I can communicate with my peers, and there are so many junior talents, and everyone Huang is also very happy." Patting Pang An, "You go quickly." ”

Pang An was about to step forward and looked back at her: "What about you, Xue Qing, who do you want to ask?Your painting is very good, next to the Huang family is Ju Yun, and the evening fragrance is ......"

Xue Qing smiled: "Let's let everyone come first." "She has the status of the top of the list, and everyone must avoid it.

What a humble and polite young man, Pang An stepped forward with a smile, and the candidates in Chang'an Mansion had already dispersed, and only Liu Chunyang and Pei Yanzi were left by Xue Qing's side.

Pei Yanzi said: "Where are you going?"

Xue Qing said: "Of course, where there are few people, you can go...", her gaze swept and fell in one direction, where several examiners were talking in a low voice, and there were not many candidates in front of her.... Xue Qing walked over.

"Thank you, teachers. She saluted.

The candidates standing in front of them got out of the way, and the examiners also raised their heads, and the two sides looked at each other.... It turned out to be the examiner of chess skills, and the smile on Xue Qing's face was even stronger.

"Thank you. She said again, a salute.

This repetition is in the eyes of others to express respect for the teacher, but for those examiners, it has no meaning in it, they looked at Xue Qing as if he wanted to speak but didn't want to speak, and the atmosphere was inexplicably a little awkward.

"Wait until you have the opportunity to ask the teachers for advice. Xue Qing said, "The student will retire first." ”

Several examiners nodded at the same time this time: "Okay, okay, you go." ”

Xue Qing really walked away, and Liu Chunyang and Pei Yanzi also walked away with a salute by the way, and the candidates on both sides who deliberately avoided it were a little surprised..... Xue Qing's six arts are among the best, but the most eye-catching thing is the chess skills, the battle with Prince Suo, the strange game through the ages, the confrontation with vomiting blood, such a strange thing is bound to have a long talk for people who love chess, why did the two parties disperse almost without talking when they met?

“... Xue Qing, come, come..."

A rough voice sounded over there, and the candidates here looked and saw that it was the military general of the Shooting Imperial Division... The examiners, they have been sitting there with blank faces, drinking glass after glass, as if they are really just coming to the banquet, and there is no candidate in front of them... Most of them hurriedly bowed and walked away.

But now seeing Xue Qing, several people's eyes lit up, and they stood up and waved their hands to greet them, Mu Ran's face was full of smiles and eagerness... It's as if they are juniors who have seen the seniors who have admired the daimyo for a long time, and they can't wait to get excited.

yes, that's the right reaction.

Xue Qing walked over and smiled and saluted: "I've seen a few teachers." ”

A military general waved his hand and said, "You're welcome..."

Another military general looked at Xue Qing with a smile and said, "Young Master Xue, I heard that you have to participate in the examination to admit your fame, don't worry, my Lao Hu is here to pack tickets, your results will always count in our army, and you are welcome to join the army if you can't pass the imperial examination." ”

Liu Chunyang smiled, and the military general next to him also glared at him: "Talking nonsense!" and then looked at Xue Qing and smiled, "What we mean is, Young Master Xue, if you fail the imperial examination, you can fight for fame in the army, General Guo has been in the army for generations, and you, as his son-in-law, will also uphold the family style when you join the army, and you will definitely be better than the blue." ”

Speaking of which, I still eagerly hope that Xue Qingke will not be able to join the army, this is not a curse, this is an importance, Xue Qing laughed, saluted a few people, and solemnly responded yes.

These generals had no intention of letting Xue Qing go, and surrounded her and asked her about cavalry shooting....

"Xue Qing. ”

A voice came from the other side.

The military general said angrily: "Who, what are you shouting, I didn't see you saying...."Looking over, the rest of the words were swallowed back immediately, and Chen Sheng sat and looked at them with a smile on his face.

"Xiangye. The military general smiled at Chen Sheng, and urged Xue Qing, "Quick, Xiangye called you." ”

Xue Qing saluted him and thanked the teacher again before walking towards Chen Sheng's side, not in a hurry, not in a hurry, not in a flattered manner...... This is Wen Han's qi, several generals looked at the back of this young man in green shirts.

"This is a reader. A military general sighed, "Although there is no official position, in the face of a big man like the prime minister, he can do so, how can he be like us warriors..."

Another military general looked at him and said unhappily: "You were too cowardly just now, Xiangye, Xiangye, look at your flattery! It's too embarrassing to be in front of that young man, like this, how can people be willing to join the army..."

The military general blushed and snorted: "People won't join the army at all, it's so powerful, Xiangye specially summoned him, and he is a disciple of Mr. Qingxia, how can he stump him if he can take the palace test, let's think about it." ”

"It's a pity that such a talent joined the army, and now there is no battle to fight.." An elderly military general said, looking at the hall, "The people of Xiliang have become guests." ”

Everyone looked over and saw that the group of white-robed young men were shuttling among them, which was particularly dazzling.

"Does Grandpa really believe that King Xiliang has become a cat?" a military general said in a muffled voice, "Obviously, he could have done it in one go... Just withdraw the troops. ”

"That has nothing to do with the grandfather, it's the first emperor..."Another military general blurted out.

"Shut up. The military commander at the head shouted.

The voice stopped abruptly, and there was silence.

The military general at the head said: "Sit down, sit down, the students still want to come to apprentice, show me the appearance of a teacher, don't lose face." ”

Several generals sat down separately, picked up their wine glasses, and ate and drank. By the way, I laughed at the candidates who came over.

"Is your wine real or water?"

"Do you really want to drink with me?"

Let the candidates tremble and cry and laugh, and they can't hurry up and avoid it.

Over there, Xue Qing was already standing in front of Chen Sheng, leaning over and saluting: "I've seen Xiangye." ”

Chen Sheng said: "What, am I not a teacher?"

Xue Qing looked at this former emperor who was a lonely minister, he had gray hair, a clear description, wearing a very ordinary Confucian robe, sitting behind a few cases, although he sat upright like Mr. Qingxia, but he was a little idle, this is the first time for the two of them to talk face-to-face, but there is no restraint and politeness.

Xue Qing smiled and said, "I've seen the teacher." ”

Chen Sheng twisted his beard and said, "How does it feel to be at the top of the list?"

This is what I asked... Xue Qing smiled: "It feels good." ”

Chen Sheng also smiled and said, "Your handwriting is good." ”

After the calligraphy of the day, everyone praised her painting for being good... Xue Qing said: "They all say that the teacher's calligraphy is good, sure enough." ”

Chen Sheng smiled and said, "Because you can see that your calligraphy is better than painting?" and looked at her again, "You say, who told you that my calligraphy is good?"

Well... Xue Qing said: "Huang Shadao said, teacher, your words are hanging on the city gate." ”

Chen Sheng laughed again, and the examiner next to him also smiled and looked at Xue Qing and said, "You can really speak in this offspring." ”

Xue Qing smiled shyly and did not speak.

Chen Sheng said: "Actually, it's not that good, it's all about my official hat, and the plaque of Huangsha Road is naturally for me to write because it's Huangsha Road...." ”

After Jiang Xian, another person sent an invitation to Xue Qing, and only Xue Qing had this treatment at the Luming banquet tonight, and the top of the list was different.

The candidates who heard it all around looked envious.

Xue Qing responded with a salute.

Chen Sheng said: "You go." "I didn't stay any longer.

Towards the end of the banquet, Xue Qing came to Mr. Qingxia's side again, and the teachers and students avoided talking about this banquet in the drunken hall, which was not noticeable.

"Is this a half-step into the capital and officialdom?" Xue Qing said in a low voice.

Mr. Qingxia nodded with a smile and said, "This is the way of the imperial examination, congratulations, the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty are starting to see you." Turning her head to look at the young man, her face was delicate and her eyes were as bright as stars in the shadows.

Mr. Qingxia's lips moved slightly, and Xue Qing recognized the silent words.

Your Highness.

"Orthodoxy is indispensable to have physical evidence, but people's hearts need to be changed. Mr. Qingxia said softly, "Self-cultivation and Qi family rule the country and level the world, this is also the best teaching and learning." ”

Is the education of the crown prince? The crown prince who can be raised like this is also his own, so it is easy to cross once, of course it has to be different? Xue Qing smiled and nodded.

The two didn't speak again, standing in front of the pillar, listening to the candidates talking and laughing at the same door behind them, discussing the banquet and being lively, and looking at the Emei Moon hanging high outside the window.

The moon was dim, and countless torches on the ground engulfed the night.

Dense black-armored guards will surround the ground.

"My lord, come in this way. A few black-armored guards gestured.

Qi Xiu Song Yuan, who was surrounded by torches, wrapped his cloak and looked at the opening in the huge pit dug in front of him.

Song Yuan said: "Is it safe?" did not dare to take a step, and was afraid under the firelight.

A black-armored guard said, "Don't worry, Lord Duan is already inside." ”

Song Yuan said: "This guy is too bold. "Still haven't taken a step.

is really greedy for life and afraid of death, Qi Xiu glanced at him with disdain, and said: "Let's go, what are you waiting for, while they are all at the Luming Banquet, we should do what we should do quickly." "Say it, go inside.

Song Yuan didn't dare to stay behind him any longer.

.....

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"This is the dungeon. ”

Song Yuan stood in the spacious hall, looking around, although there were broken walls everywhere, but it could not hide its former exquisiteness, his eyes fell on a huge black stone on the side.

"Oh, that," he cried out in a low voice, "is it?"

The man hurried over, and when he came to him, he stopped timidly.

The blackstone was so tall that it fit seamlessly with the walls of the cave on both sides, and it was indeed impossible to enter if they hadn't dug it up from both sides.

"But someone entered. ”

Duan Shan's voice came from the side, and the people also sent a pile of broken stones and wooden frames to stand up, and threw down the broken wood in his hand, and there was a sound in the empty underground palace.

"Is someone really coming in?" Qi Xiu said.

Duan Shan pointed around and said, "These are all artificially cut off, and that... Figurines... It was originally on the palace, even if the underground palace collapsed, the palace was intact, and the figurines over there would not roll down here. ”

Qi Xiu and Song Yuan looked at the palace, and the walls of other places rolled down and collapsed, but only the palace was safe, the steps were smashed, and the three figurines placed in the four corners were even more conspicuous.... One is missing.

Duan Shan strode towards the palace.

"Why are you going?" Song Yuan asked hurriedly.

Duan Shan turned around, under the light of the blazing torches, his face was blank, and said, "Open the coffin." ”

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(4,005, Happy Weekend) [End of Chapter]