I saw Chen Yan make a more deferential look and said: "I have heard about the prestige of Lord Zhou and Lord Yan of the Ministry of Rites for a long time, and I have always regarded the two of them as role models in my heart when I was studying in the library. If I remember correctly, Lord Zhou should be the champion of Emperor Heng's orthodoxy for eight years, right? Lord Yan is even earlier, he is the champion of Emperor Heng's orthodoxy for two years. Speaking of which, the late life should really be called the two adults as seniors. ”

When the Ministry of Rites Shangshu was mentioned about the glory of the year, his face flushed with joy and said: "You can remember this? The old man has almost forgotten which year he was the champion." ”

Chen Yan smiled: "Lord Zhou is too modest. The late students not only remember what year Lord Zhou and Lord Yan were Jinshi, but also the days and rankings of other adults in the court, and the later students can also come together, not for anything else, just to motivate themselves to work hard, and one day they can serve the court like all adults. ”

These words praised all the ministers who came to the banquet, and attracted the applause of the whole house, and everyone only said that Chen Yan was young and ambitious, and his future must be limitless. Chen Yan took advantage of the situation to say the fame of several adults, and it was really no wrong. Several adults felt that they were valued, and although they were humble on their lips, they were very happy in their hearts, and they also greatly complimented Chen Yan, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually warmed up.

Lu Wenyuan listened from the sidelines, smiling faintly and not saying a word. Yan Yong became alert, and said nothing with a cold face, and sure enough, he listened to Chen Yan's words, and smiled at Lu Wenyuan: "But to say something that offends your adults, the one who is most admired in this court is Lord Lu Wenyuan." Although Lord Lu was only ranked thirteenth in the top three in the palace examination in Tianxi's five years, he was able to become the first assistant of the cabinet in just a few years, which shows the outstanding talent of Lord Lu. ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the listeners all changed, just because among the ministers pointed out by Chen Yan just now, the lowest ranking was not outside the second grade, even in the entire capital, there were only a few officials with merit below the second grade, but Lu Wenyuan was only the thirteenth in the top three, not even a jinshi.

The other ministers in the palace couldn't hold their faces for him, and the new science and technology scholars couldn't hold their breath, and they were already talking about it in the back.

Yan Yong's face was pale, and he wanted to come out to speak for Lu Wenyuan, but he couldn't figure out whether Chen Yan was young and reckless or deliberate. The new science list had already sensed that the momentum was wrong, and secretly pulled Chen Yan's sleeves behind him, but Chen Yan was unmoved, only staring at Lu Wenyuan.

Lu Wenyuan's face was as usual, without showing a trace of embarrassment, he lowered his head and smiled, and Fang said lightly: "Lu is not talented, and he is really ashamed to occupy a high position with a dull body." But it is precisely because of this that Lu can often examine himself, humbly ask for advice, make up for the shortcomings, and only hope to live up to the emperor's favor. ”

Yan Yong couldn't help but interject and sneered: "Only this one examines itself, how many people in the court can do it?"

The ministers present were silent and looked ashamed. The new scholars also widened their eyes and waited to hear the following.

Lu Wenyuan said with a smile: "Lord Yan is inevitably too much. Lu just wants to say that the students who can come to the banquet today are actually the best in the world, and the ranking in the former is naturally promising, and the ranking depends on the latter, and there is no need to feel inferior to others, as long as they can do their best in their respective positions in the future and serve the court, the achievements will far exceed today's Lu. ”

The Jinshi in the hall nodded their heads when they heard this, their faces were full of joy, and Chen Yan lowered his eyes and sneered slightly. At this time, I suddenly heard a person outside the hall laughing loudly: "That's a good point." ”

The new scholars looked at each other, but the ministers of the court and the central government had already heard that this was the emperor's voice, and bowed to the ground in fear. Zhu Shiyang lifted his clothes and stepped into the hall, leaned over and picked up Lu Wenyuan in front of him, and said with a smile: "My Lu Qing is worthy of being the secretary of the ministry, and he has a set of morale boosts, and even I am a little enthusiastic by you." The next time you march to battle, I'll have to ask the generals to take you with you. ”

Lu Wenyuan said: "The emperor laughed. The minister only wishes that the country will be stable and the people will never be war. ”

Zhu Shiyang was in a very good mood, smiled and patted him on the shoulder, waved to everyone: "Get up, get ready to start the table." ”

Ceremonial music was played in the hall, and Zhu Shiyang was the first to sit down and congratulate and encourage the new scholars. Under the leadership of Chen Yan, the new science and technology scholars first toasted to the emperor, and then toasted to the ministers who participated in the palace examination, in order to thank the emperor and the adults for their hard work in the past few days. After the ceremony, everyone was a little restrained. Zhu Shiyang has always been most annoyed by these red tapes, so he instructed everyone not to be formal, they can eat and drink at will, talk and laugh loudly, and the atmosphere in the banquet has eased.

Chen Yan was frequently toasted because of his status as the champion, and gradually became a little overwhelmed, and because he had just lost a battle with Lu Wenyuan, he was unhappy, so he deliberately drank a few more glasses, and soon fell asleep on the table. The leader at the adjacent table was afraid that he would lose his dignity in front of the king, so he had been secretly helping, and even blocked a few cups for him.

Two hours later, the banquet ended, and Bangyan was about to walk out with Chen Yan, but he was put behind his back with one hand.

Bangyan turned his head to take a look, and saw the person behind him with a golden crown and jade belt, with a handsome face, and a bright yellow color on his body, which made people unable to open their eyes, it was the current saint Zhu Shiyang. Bangyan was so frightened that he bent his knees to worship, but was stopped by Zhu Shiyang and asked, "What's wrong with Chen Zhuangyuan?"

Bangyan said: "Back to the emperor, Chen Yan is young and not strong enough to drink, so he lost his honor in front of the king." The minister asked the emperor not to blame Chen Yan. ”

Zhu Shiyang said with a smile: "Look at what you said, how can it be so strict." But I see that your relationship with Chen Yan is not bad, don't everyone in the city say that literati are inferior to each other?"

Bangyan couldn't answer. Zhu Shiyang smiled even more, and also stretched out a hand to support Chen Yan: "It's not early, let's go back to Bangyan, and Chen Zhuangyuan will be taken care of by me." ”

The position of Zhu Shiyang's hand is quite subtle, and it happens to be on the hand of Chen Yan who is holding Chen Yan. Bangyan was startled, raised his eyes and saw Zhu Shiyang's ambiguous expression, and he understood very much in his heart, hesitated for a moment, was a little unwilling, but he didn't dare to openly oppose the emperor, and finally pulled out his hand from Zhu Shiyang's hands, glanced at Chen Yan with a complicated expression, and turned back step by step.

Zhu Shiyang hugged the beauty, half-supported and half-hugged Chen Yan and went back to the harem, Gui Xi only followed to the door and walked away obediently.

Zhu Shiyang closed the door of the palace and couldn't wait to look at Chen Yan in his arms. I saw that Chen Yan was indeed beautiful, a pair of Danfeng eyes were half-open and half-closed, the thick eyelashes trembled slightly, the tip of the nose was straight, the red lips were exquisite, the complexion was a little more moist than jade, but the eyebrows were as black as ink.

Zhu Shiyang looked very emotional, and couldn't help but raise his hand to raise Chen Yan's chin a little higher. Chen Yan was blinded by the bright candlelight in the hall, groaned, became more and more restless, and moved around in Zhu Shiyang's arms. The young man's body is particularly soft, with a slender waist and a slender waist. Zhu Shiyang rubbed through his clothes for a long time, and finally couldn't bear it, so he picked up Chen Yan and walked towards the bed tent.