The Lantern Festival of the 14th year of Dajin is more lively than ever. The name Jiang Ruan spread all over the capital overnight, and for a while, everyone in Beijing talked about the eldest lady who had just returned to the Jiang family, with a stunning appearance, unparalleled talent, and understanding the rules, abiding by etiquette, and noble manners, which was comparable to the second miss of the Jiang Mansion in the past.

Jiang Susu woke up early in the morning and saw a delicate white rabbit lantern on the carved cabinet at the head of the bed, she was stunned, and suddenly became angry, and screamed: "Come on, dragonfly, butterfly!" ”

The butterfly quickly ran in: "Girl, what's wrong?" ”

Jiang Susu pointed to the white rabbit lantern: "Who put this in?" ”

The butterfly was also shocked when she saw the lantern: "I haven't seen it in the morning, how can it suddenly appear." ”

Seeing this, a third-class maid standing behind the butterfly Nuo Nuo stepped forward and said, "It was sent by Sister Bai Zhi next to the eldest girl, and the slave maid looked at this lantern and looked cute, so it was placed here." ”

"Who allowed you to make your own decisions?" Jiang Susu sneered: "Drag it down." ”

Two strong mothers-in-law immediately came in from outside, and dragged the maid out of the house, and the maid begged for mercy in horror: "Second girl, the slave is wrong, second girl, spare the slave and maid, the slave and the maid will never dare again!" ”

The voice gradually weakened, and the butterfly carefully put a cup of tea into Jiang Susu's hand: "Girl, drink some ginger tea to warm up." ”

Jiang Susu shook off the butterfly's hand, pulled the butterfly lantern at the head of the bed, tore it viciously, and threw the remains of the lantern on the ground and stepped on it a few times as if he was angry, until he couldn't see the original appearance.

"Jiang Ruan, that slut, obviously came to demonstrate on purpose, do you really think it's great to get this lantern? It's just a thing that doesn't make it on the table! Jiang Susu sat down on the couch: "One day, she will be like this lantern, let me bully." ”

The butterfly atmosphere didn't dare to come out, Jiang Susu looked like a devil at the moment, where was the gentle and innocent appearance on weekdays.

At this moment, the dragonfly hurried in from outside and said in a panic: "Girl, it's not good! ”

Jiang Susu was angry, and said unhappily: "What are you doing, what's wrong?" ”

"The slave maid heard that the news spread in the capital early this morning, saying that Zhou Da was the murderer who was invited by Mrs. Zhou to deliberately slander the reputation of the eldest girl, but yesterday he accidentally killed the second girl."

"What?" Jiang Susu stood up suddenly, didn't care much, and asked, "Where did this come from?" Zhou Da admitted? That's impossible! ”

"The slave doesn't know," the dragonfly hurriedly said, "Now the whole city is talking about this matter, and it is the same as the truth." ”

Jiang Susu's face turned pale: "My mother clearly said it, but there is a problem, who came out with this sentence, no, I want to see my mother." After saying that, he put on his coat: "Hurry up, my mother will definitely find a way for me." ”

Different from the scene of chickens flying and dogs jumping in Qingyuan, Ruan Juli is leisurely.

Dew Drop put the pearl jade rice balls on the table, and took out a small plate of rose cakes from the basket: "The dim sum was given by the old lady, saying that the girl did a good job last night and asked Sister Caique to send it." ”

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, the old lady Jiang didn't mention Jiang Susu's matter, her attitude was thought-provoking, and she couldn't please the old lady when she thought about it.

While watching Jiang Ruan taste the snack, Lu Zhu said, "Girl, everyone is crazy today, saying that someone wants to frame the eldest girl, but the second girl suffers." She paused and looked at Jiang Ruan's face: "It's already a lot of trouble to come to Lintel Qingyuan, and it's really relieving for the girl to do this." ”

Forsythia was doing embroidery work next to him, and he couldn't help but speak after looking at the appearance of the dewdrops: "Relieve your anger and return to relieve your anger, you can do foolproof dewdrops, just don't make trouble for the girl." ”

"Sister, don't worry," said Dewdrop, proudly, "I found thirty children in the bazaar, as well as the beggars at the East City Gate, and they used copper coins, and I couldn't find the source." ”

Jiang Ruan took a sip of jade soup and said, "You did a good job, did you say anything else besides these words?" ”

"How dare the slave and maid forget the girl's orders," Dew Drop hesitated a little, "But is it really good to say this, the status of that one..." ”

"Helping Jiang Susu, he is my enemy, how can I do it without paying the price, just a little reciprocation, he always makes me unhappy." Jiang Ruan smiled.

The rumors in the capital, the turmoil is not only the Jiang Mansion, but the Jinying Palace, and the housekeeper Lin, who is over the age of six, is so worried that his beard is curled: "What should I do?" This rumor is really getting more and more outrageous, who came out of this kind of words, if I know it, I will not let him eat and walk around. ”

The person standing opposite was Ye Feng, he moved his lips, and after thinking about it, he was silent.

Overnight, it was rumored in Beijing that Xia Yan wanted to find someone to frame Jiang Ruan, and at the same time, another rumor arose, that is, Xiao Shao, the king of Jinying, had a deep affection for Jiang Susu, and he did not hesitate to lie last night to relieve Jiang Susu.

This rumor is very colorful, and even Jiang Susu and Xiao Shao are very clear about how they are in love. Steward Lin was anxious, what kind of person is his master, he also grew up, he has never heard Xiao Shao mention Jiang Susu, if it weren't for this rumor, Steward Lin probably wouldn't even know who Jiang Susu is.

"What kind of person wants to bad the reputation of the prince, what kind of person is Jiang Susu, he still has deep roots and bluffs!"

Steward Lin's temperament has always been hot, but he is not young but he is still as straight as a child, and Ye Feng is also used to it, so he simply looks up at the sky and pretends not to know. At this moment, I heard Xiao Shao in the house calling: "Ye Feng." ”

Ye Feng hurriedly said, "Master." "Dodge into the house. I saw Xiao Shao standing in front of the desk, playing with the delicate dagger in his hand, and said, "Find out who it is?" ”

"It's the maidservant girl in Jiang's mansion, Jinyiwei is still investigating, maybe it's the second lady of the Jiang family?" Ye Feng asked tentatively. In his opinion, Xiao Shao's demeanor is outstanding, and Jiang Susu himself spread such rumors, maybe he wants to be a family affair with King Jinying. If the rumors come out, Jiang Susu can only marry Xiao Shao.

"It's not her." Xiao Shao said.

"What does the master think?" Ye Feng was puzzled in his heart and couldn't help asking.

Xiao Shao's eyes appeared in front of him again, and the girl in red looked at him on the exquisite boat last night, and there seemed to be deep hatred in her eyes.

His eyes narrowed, and he said coldly: "Check the eldest lady of the Jiang family." ”

There are places where the rumors in Beijing have been affected, and naturally there are places that have not been affected. For example, Liu Min in the Guozi Prison has no idea what happened last night. In the past few days, he has been preparing for the scientific expedition in a few days, but the person who has not paid for it has still been in contact with him. Every day he puts a reply on the table, and the other party does not accept it, but there will be another letter on the table. It seems that the other party knows what he said without looking at his reply, but in the past few days of getting along, Liu Min also found that the other party's talent is superior, and their opinions are different, but the other party always has a way to persuade him step by step, and the reason is sufficient, and the teacher has to be convinced.

Liu Min didn't have any other friends in the country, so he introduced this anonymous person as a confidant in his heart. There was a letter on the table today, as usual, but instead of talking to him about academic issues, there were only two words: good luck.

This is wishing him a successful scientific expedition in a few days, Liu Min smiled and put the letter away. Turning around and walking out of the dormitory, as soon as Fang stepped into the door of the Guozijian study, he heard everyone talking.

"I didn't expect that the sister who just came back from Brother Jiang's family is such a wonderful person, and she compared Miss Jiang Er to Miss Jiang in a dance last night."

Liu Min didn't say a word, walked to his seat and sat down. He naturally knew that what everyone was talking about should be the things on the Lantern Festival, but he was born poor and was not qualified to participate at all, let alone know what was going on in the Dao, and he didn't care about it.

"But Miss Jiang's life is hard, she was sent to Zhuangzi since she was a child, and it is a pity that she provoked Mrs. Jiang to do such a black hand as soon as she returned home." The other young man shook his head and said in a sympathetic tone.

"Mrs. Jiang and Second Miss Jiang look gentle and amiable on weekdays, how could they do such a thing?"

"I don't know my heart if I know my face, you didn't see the actions of Miss Jiang Er and King Jin Ying last night, I'm afraid that I already have the first place." As soon as the man finished speaking, the student on the other side said: "You speak so sourly, but you hate yourself for not being the king of Jinying, and you can't repay the beauty?" ”

Everyone laughed, and at this moment, a person walked in outside the door, dressed in a rain silk brocade jacket, but his brows were frowning. It was Jiang Chao. Seeing Jiang Chao come in, everyone's discussion stopped abruptly, and their eyes finally brought a bit of ridicule. Jiang Chao naturally understood what everyone's eyes meant, and a nameless fire suddenly broke out in his heart, only feeling that everyone was looking at him like a joke. So he strode in, and when he passed by Liu Min's side, his body hit Liu Min's table hard, and suddenly, the ink on the table poured down and stained Liu Min's body.

Jiang Chao turned his head viciously, the ink was also stained on his brocade shirt, he was worried that he had no place to vent his anger, and at this moment he had cheap ink on his body, and without waiting for Liu Min to speak, he pulled Liu Min up from his seat: "What are you doing!" ”

Jiang Chao has always been kind and gentle in Guozijian. Although he is not close to Liu Min, he will not take the initiative to provoke, and he is aggrieved today. But most of the students of Guozijian are from high schools, and they can't be easily convicted, and looking at it, only Liu Min can handle it at will.

The people around him all looked at it and didn't speak, and no one would stand up for Liu Min. Liu Min was held by Jiang Chao by the collar, he was not as burly as Jiang Chao, and his strength was not as great as Jiang Chao, at this moment, he only stared at Jiang Chao tightly with a pair of proud eyes, and did not speak.

Jiang Chao didn't see the fear in Liu Min's eyes, and he was even more angry, and he just wanted to tear the person in front of him apart. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly smiled and said maliciously: "You soiled my clothes, what do you say to do?" ”

Liu Min has always been arrogant in the Guozi Prison on weekdays, and if he encounters this kind of thing in the past, he will definitely fight according to reason, and would rather die than give in. Jiang Chao asked, it was a great insult to him with strong self-esteem, everyone was waiting to see a good show, but unexpectedly, the always stubborn young man lowered his head slightly and said, "I'm sorry." ”

Everyone froze in place.

Liu Min was about to be impulsive, and somehow, he suddenly remembered those letters that strangers had given him. In one of the letters, the other party argued with him about whether he should bend his waist in front of the powerful in life. Liu Min thought that he would rather die than give in, but the other party said otherwise. The other party said that it is wise to be honest in heart and conform to the way of the world. For example, the bamboo in the bamboo forest is rarely broken, because it knows how to go with the wind, but it can maintain its shape and will not be blown away by the wind. The upright lonely wood, the wildflowers on the side of the road are the most easily broken by the wind. The former doesn't know how to bend over, and the latter doesn't know how to be alone.

Compliance and persistence should be mastered to a degree. Only when a smart person has mastered this degree can he do what he wants to do.

At this time, Liu Min suddenly thought of this paragraph in the letter, and the other party said that in the world, it may be more difficult to bend down than to persevere.

He looked at Jiang Chao, who was a little sluggish, and repeated: "I'm sorry." ”

Jiang Chao came back to his senses, he never thought that this poor and arrogant person would give in in front of him, but he was not happy at all, just because although Liu Min spoke like this, his eyes were as arrogant as ever, as if he was laughing at his childishness. For a while, the anger in Jiang Chao's heart was even stronger. He sneered: "I'm sorry and it's over?" You won't lick it clean for me today! Don't even think of this gate! ”

When the other students in Guozijian saw this scene, they couldn't help but talk about it. Although they also bully Liu Min on weekdays, they are still self-assured readers and are unwilling to do things that are cheap. And Jiang Chao, who has always been gentle and kind, is aggressive today, which is really despicable.

Jiang Chao was unaware of the views of the people around him, and he just wanted to see Liu Min's embarrassed appearance, and wanted Liu Min to beg for mercy in front of him. If he didn't beg for mercy, even if Liu Min was able to get out of this gate today, he would probably be in trouble in the future, after all, he still had a sick mother at home.

Liu Min pinched his palm, his appearance was delicate, and he had a trace of anger at the moment, but soon, that trace of anger was also suppressed by him. He picked up the washed white green shirt and said softly: "If Jiang Gongzi is determined to do this, Liu Min can only do it." ”

After speaking, he knelt down on one knee, and he was about to lick the corner of his clothes that was splashed by ink spots for Jiang Chao.

Everyone held their breath, today's events were too strange, firstly, Jiang Chao, who was the most kind to people on weekdays, would be so aggressive, and secondly, the lonely and upright Liu Min would actually bend his knees and endure it.

Jiang Chao was also stunned, and there was only a nameless anger in his heart. I wanted to use Liu Min to vent, but I didn't expect that today Liu Min seemed to be a different person, as if he had punched the soft cotton, which was obviously a low-level move, but somehow, he was looked at by those proud eyes, as if Liu Min was the person with a noble status looking down on him.

Jiang Chao didn't think about it, so he kicked at Liu Min's body, but as soon as he raised his foot, he was hit in the knee by something, and he couldn't move out of his way.

Mo Cong stood up: "You have to be forgiving and forgiving, why should Brother Jiang worry about a piece of clothing, Brother Liu is also an unintentional mistake, why should you spoil the mood of the scientific examination a few days later for this matter." It's better for the younger brother to compensate you for a piece of clothing, and Brother Jiang won't be embarrassed by Brother Liu. ”

Liu Min glanced at Mo Cong, but he really didn't expect Mo Cong to come out and speak for him. Jiang Chao was also surprised, Mo Cong's identity was not something he could handle at will, even if he was angry in his heart, he couldn't show it. He flicked his sleeves, snorted coldly, and simply strode out of the school building, leaving without looking back.

After Jiang Chao left, Mo Cong said to Liu Min: "It's okay." ”

Liu Min stood up, patted the dust on his body gently, and ignored the ink on his body, thanked Mo Cong, sat back in his seat, and looked at the scroll without saying a word. His movements were chic and refreshing, without a trace of depression, as if what had just happened had never happened, Mo Cong saw it in his eyes, and a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes.

The students of the Guozijian argued like this, but they didn't see all the pictures in the house falling into the eyes of the two outside the house. Song Zhushu and Chen Xijiu stood outside the door, and Song Zhushu was slightly angry: "Jiang Chao is too disagreeable, what is the place of Guozijian, thinking that his noble children can play tricks at will?" It's really an insult to the face of the reader! ”

"It's hard to be angry in your heart." Chen sacrificial wine road. They had also heard about yesterday's events, so they naturally knew why Jiang Chao behaved abnormally today.

"You shouldn't do this to your colleagues anyway!" Master Song was displeased: "It's just that Liu Min surprised me today, and he actually knows how to back down, if it was in the past, I don't know how big a storm it will be." ”

If Liu Min's temper is like in the past, it is bound to make a big fuss again, in theory, Liu Min can stand up, but Jiang Shangshu is an extremely protective person, especially for his son-in-law and daughter-in-law, and it is Liu Min who suffers the most.

"He knows how to bend down, and that's the scariest part." Chen Xijiu's eyes deepened: "In the past, we underestimated him, this son can bend and stretch, if he can enter the court, he will become a great weapon in the future." Jiang Chao, it's a lot. ”

Song Zhushu was not optimistic about Liu Min when he listened to Chen Xijiu on weekdays, but now he took the initiative to praise Liu Min, which coincided with his own thoughts, and he was relieved in his heart, and echoed: "Indeed, and Liu Min is sincere, upright, and is really a rare talent." ”

Chen Xijiu smiled and said no more.

Jiang Chao returned to Jiang's mansion angrily, and as soon as he returned to the house, he rushed to the lintel Qingyuan, Linlang saw that he walked in with an unkind face, and said busily: "Second young master, Madame is talking to the girl." ”

"Go away!" Jiang Chao pushed Linlang aside, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Jiang Susu snuggling in Xia Yan's arms and crying, and Xia Yan was comforting him.

Jiang Chao felt even more upset when he heard Jiang Susu crying, and said: "What are you crying about, doing something like that, I can't hold my head up in front of the Guozijian, and now I can only cry?" ”

Jiang Susu was taken aback and said aggrievedly: "What are you doing to murder me, is it possible that I will be happy?" Now that my reputation is ruined, second brother, if you don't comfort me, I still come to Xingshi to ask for sin, what do you mean? ”

"Okay," Xia Yan frowned and looked at Jiang Chao: "Chao'er, what's the matter with you, Su'er, you are your sister, how can you say that about him." ”

Jiang Chao looked at Jiang Susu's little face with pear blossoms and rain again, the anger in his heart disappeared a little, and he sat down on the small table on the side: "It's not that I blame her, it's just that now the city is full of rumors about last night's incident, I can't raise my head in the Guozi Prison, my mother is said to be a poisonous woman, and my sister has become a joke, which is very disturbing." ”

Xia Yan gritted his teeth and said: "Zhou Da clearly didn't say this in prison, it must have been deliberately spread by someone." I want to ruin my reputation, so vicious! ”

"Who would do that?" Jiang Chao said angrily: "Teach me to find out, not to pick his skin." ”

Jiang Susu snorted coldly: "Who else, except for Jiang Ruan, that slut, who would do this?" ”

"Jiang Ruan?" Jiang Chao was suspicious, Jiang Ruan was just a young girl in his eyes, and there was no mother by his side, where could he have such a twisted mind: "How can she have such a great ability?" ”

Jiang Susu's nails were embedded in the palm of her hand: "It's just that you are underestimating her!" ”

"I think it's weird, too." Xia Yan frowned and said: "It's obvious that she fell into the water, how did she become Su'er, that veil is also weird, whether it is her or not, Jiang Ruan can't stay." She sensitively felt that although Jiang Ruan looked inconspicuous, there was always a chilling feeling.

"My mother must avenge me." Jiang Susu cried: "She must be ruined." ”

"Don't worry," Xia Yan laughed, but there was no smile in his eyes: "I have already told your father about this, I only said that you fell into the water and fell into a strange situation, and you should please your father these days." I have a thousand ways to ruin this slut. As for King Jinying, take advantage of your next post in the next few days, just say thank you and go to his house to find out what he means. ”

At the mention of Xiao Shao, Jiang Susuqiao's face turned red, and she lowered her head a little shyly and stopped talking. Jiang Chao thought for a while: "If King Jinying really likes his sister, he can take care of me in the officialdom in the future." ”

"Second brother, what are you talking about?" Jiang Susu was a little embarrassed. Xia Yan also frowned: "What you don't do is hidden, your sister's reputation can also be said at will." After a pause, she said: "Now you should take a good look at the book, and win the first prize in the scientific examination in a few days, and then Su'er's affairs can be revealed together, and your father will be happy." At that time, Jiang Ruan was not an ant yet, and you were at your disposal. ”

When Jiang Susu heard this, he immediately said, "Second brother, don't disappoint us. ”

Jiang Chao waved his hand: "Don't worry, the top and bottom have been dotted up, and I have made full preparations, and I will definitely be able to get a good ranking." He said: "At that time, I will be a noble superior person, and it is not worthy to teach those inferior people to lift my shoes!" Speaking of this, his tone became grim, and Liu Min's lofty gaze flashed in his eyes.

Xia Yan patted him on the shoulder: "My son, my mother will pray for you." ”

When Lu Zhu told Jiang Ruan what Lintel Qingyuan had discovered, Jiang Ruan just smiled faintly. Seeing her casual appearance, Dew Zhu said a little eagerly: "Girl, there will be a scientific examination in a few days, the second young master is so confident, if he really wins the ranking, we will not be bad." ”

"He has no talent and no virtue, how can he win the ranking." Jiang Ruan looked at the picture that had just been completed in front of him and put down his pen. Dew came over to see a picture of the moon on the scroll, and the moonlight was shining brightly all over the hills, and there was a faint glow of fireflies in the jungle.

"The girl is so beautiful." Dew Drop exclaimed, "Is this one going to be framed?" ”

"No need, send it to the Guozi Prison." Jiang Ruan said.

"Painting?" Dew Drop was surprised and said, "The girl sent a painting? Don't write? ”

"He'll understand." Jiang Ruan rolled up his words.

Moonlight and fireflies, whoever shines brighter, who shines more part. The place where the fireflies can fly is only a few zhang high, the light that can shine is only a square inch, and how high the moon is, but the places that can shine are mountains, rivers, lakes and seas. The higher you stand, the wider the place where you shine, and the more power you have to help more people. With a higher status, you can do things more freely.

This truth, the smart Liu Min will not understand.

Although Dew Drop didn't understand what it was, she still put the scroll away, Jiang Ruan gave a few more words in her ear, and Lu Zhu was surprised and nodded out of Lu.

The next few days passed peacefully. On the surface, nothing special happened, but listening to the rumors in Beijing, the emperor had the heart to appoint Lord Zhao of the Hanlin Academy as the main examiner, and Lord Zhao accepted bribes from candidates. This matter is widely rumored in the market, and the imperial historians have asked for a thorough investigation of the matter, and the annual scientific examination is very important, and the ninety-five lord above was furious when he heard this, and suspended Lord Zhao for questioning, and ordered the examiner to take the exam.

When the news of Lord Zhao's suspension came out, it was said that Jiang Quan did not return to the house for two days, and after returning to the house, he lost his temper for a while.

At this time, Jiang Susu sent a post to King Jinying's mansion again, wanting to come to the door to thank Xiao Shao for his help during the Lantern Festival that day. Who knew that Xiao Shao was not in the mansion, but Jiang Susu was scolded by an old housekeeper in the Jinying Palace, and came back angrily.

Forsythia and Dew couldn't wait to show Jiang Ruan Jiang Susu's angry and embarrassed appearance, which made Jiang Ruan couldn't help but laugh a little.

In addition, Mama Zhou's condition has improved a lot under careful care, and for fear of scaring Ruan Ju's subordinates, Mama Zhou wrapped a strip of cloth around her eyes, and she can also do some simple work in Ruan Juli on weekdays.

The maids Jiang Ruan sent in by Xia Yan have been left alone, only Forsythia is an acute child, and the obedience made by those maids is obedient, although Bai Zhi looks gentle, in fact, he is not very close to people in his bones, these maids are left lukewarm in Ruanju, and they have been six gods without a master. Only that scholarly fragrance is quick and clean, and her temperament is gentle and proper, and even Forsythia and Angelica Angelica can't find fault with her.

However, the rumors of Jiang Susu and Xiayan's mother and daughter in Beijing were suppressed because of the rumors that the examiner took bribes, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise.

On the day of the examination, presided over by the Ministry of Rites, Jiang Chao was not very happy after returning home, but now the examiners appointed by the emperor are all stubborn ministers, and there is no room for negotiation at all.

Anxiously waiting for the day of the release of the list, unexpectedly, Jiang Chao only took the 458th place in the exam, and he didn't even get the tribute. Jiang Quan angrily locked himself in the study and saw no one, and the behavior of taking Jiang Chao around to socialize a few days ago seemed to be a big joke. Jiang Susu was extremely disappointed, Xia Yan wanted to persuade Jiang Quan, Jiang Quan was angry with her for the first time, and Linlang stood aside and didn't dare to make a sound.

Jiang Chao got the news of the fall, and left Jiang's mansion without saying a word, and he was drunk in the restaurant for several days, and he never returned home every day, as if he was decadent.

When Lu Zhu told Jiang Ruan about these things, her tone was full of relief: "It turns out that this second young master is just saying good things, but in fact, he has no ability. I heard that he drank every day, and the lord had him tied up today, so that he could use his family law to teach him a good lesson. ”

Jiang Ruan took a sip of tea: "He is arrogant, and he regards his face as more important than his life." Naturally, I can't accept failure. ”

"The slave maid looks at the second young master is not as good as the girl, the girl is much smarter than the second young master." Dew Drop pursed her lips.

Jiang Ruan lowered her eyes and was silent, a few days ago she ordered Luzhu to go to the market to spread rumors that the examiner had offered bribes. In the previous life, Lord Zhao's bribery was only shaken out a few years later, and now that she said this early, the emperor will inevitably change the examiner. And just in case, the examiner who was replaced must be an upright and clear character. Although Jiang Chao's article is good, it is too tactful, and for the Qingliu faction, he hates such articles the most, and even if he does not fall behind, he will not have a good ranking.

On the contrary, Liu Min's lonely and straightforward temperament must have an appetite for the examiner. And the palace examination conducted by the emperor himself, with her letters, subtly changed Liu Min's point of view, and he will definitely win the emperor's favor.

Liu Min, Liu Min, Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, don't let me down.

Sure enough, three days later, the results of the palace examination came out, and the emperor appointed Liu Min as the champion, Mo Cong was on the list, and Wang Ziling became Tanhualang.

The top three rode horses on the streets, and the three of them were all new official uniforms and high horses, and they were born as a talent, and many boudoir girls came out to see each other. The most eye-catching is the champion Lang, the young man was born with delicate eyebrows, and a red official robe made his face a little more warm, and he has a clear and arrogant bones. The white horses passed, and they were all silk flowers thrown by bold women.

Liu Min was still suspicious in his heart, and he still remembered the examination questions given by the emperor in the palace examination: In the past, I heard that the saint ruled the country with etiquette, and the country was prosperous, and the saint went later, and the country declined. It is the right way to govern the country with propriety. However, some people said: Although the etiquette is good, it is difficult to bind the people, only by the law, the world follows the traces, and it should be a peaceful and prosperous world. What do you think?

The moment he heard the question, he was shocked that it was exactly the same as the mysterious man's first letter. He was in turmoil, he thought it was good to govern the country with courtesy, but the other party thought that it should be combined with governing the country. The reason is convincing, and now that he reproduced this exam question, he made up his mind, and just like discussing with the mysterious person, he talked eloquently: etiquette and law have their own importance. Governing the country with courtesy, the country will be peaceful for a long time, the country will be ruled by law, and the country will be rich and the people will be strong......

He was still a little uneasy at first, the more he spoke, the more he spoke, the more passionate he became, all the previous hesitations were all forgotten, for the first time, he showed his ambitions so confidently.

After finishing speaking, he gently saluted the Ninety-Five Venerable: "The student is foolish." ”

After a long silence around, I heard the person on the high seat, Ha Lu Ha Da Lu, laughing, clapping his hands and saying, "Okay, well said!" Dajin has such talents, I am very pleased! ”

was hand-picked as the champion in a daze, Liu Min was still a little incredulous in his heart, Mo Cong came over to congratulate him: "Brother Liu's point of view is really novel, and it is not quite the same as Brother Liu's statement in the past." ”

He returned the favor politely, and his heart became more and more hesitant. If it weren't for the fact that the Ninth Five-Year Venerable of Zhilu Dao didn't have that hobby, he would almost have thought that the mysterious person was the emperor. But after all, he won't be the emperor, but who is it, who can know the exam questions a few days ago, why should he help him?

Liu Min was in a somewhat complicated mood, he had been bright and upright all his life, and he had never won anything with such disgraceful means. But at this moment, he didn't want to say everything. Once he says everything, the person who helped him behind it is bound to be implicated, and what he has now will be wiped out. He still remembered the painting that the man had sent, and only the higher he stood up, the greater his ability.

The young champion Lang was proud, but he didn't see a gloomy face in the crowd, and he was looking at him resentfully at the moment. Jiang Chao was full of wine and looked at the lofty champion. He stood taller than before, and his eyes seemed to hold no one. Jiang Chao squeezed his palm fiercely, why?

He turned and disappeared into the crowd.

On this day, the alleys of the Dajin Dynasty were empty in Beijing, all in order to see the demeanor of the young champion. But one of them infiltrated the prison of the country.

Liu Min's housekeeper has not had time to clean up and maintains his usual appearance. Xiao Shao, dressed in a dark black brocade dress with a Buddha head and a green fairy pattern, stood still in front of Liu Min's desk. Reach for a letter on your desk.

There are only five words on it: thank you. Who are you?

Xiao Shao raised his eyebrows, and Mo Cong said that Liu Min was the same as the two of them a few days ago, and his remarks on the palace test were even different from his previous views. A person's point of view for a long time will not change easily, Liu Min's personality is not suitable for being an official at all, and now he is hand-picked as the champion, which is really a bit strange.

For example, in the letter in front of him, Liu Min only has a bedridden mother, and she has no familiar friends in Guozijian. This "who are you" is intriguing.

Xiao Shao opened the drawer in front of the desk, there was only a stack of books in the drawer, he pulled out the bottom book, and the letter between the books fell.

He saw the words on it.

It seems to be just an opinion discussion between ordinary readers, the handwriting is sharp and restrained, and it does not look sleek, at first glance, it looks very similar to the announcement of the departure of the eighth prince.

But this person must not be renunciated.

Xiao Shao's eyes fell on the letter at the bottom, which clearly read: In the past, the saint ruled the country with etiquette, and the country prospered, and after the saint went, the country declined. It is the right way to govern the country with propriety. However, some people said: Although the etiquette is good, it is difficult to bind the people, only by the law, the world follows the traces, and it should be a peaceful and prosperous world.

He was slightly stunned, and his star-like eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness.

This is the topic of the palace exam, and it seems that someone wrote this letter to Liu Min long before the palace exam. Who is this person, I think it should be someone from the emperor's side, could it be that there is a traitor in the palace?

But Liu Min is just a student of cloth, what good is it to help him. Maybe the bribery of Lord Zhao a few days ago is also related to it. Xiao Shao put the letter in his arms and said, "Jin Yi, Jin Er." ”

"Master." There were suddenly two more men in black in the room.

"Assign a brocade guard to guard the Guozijian and follow the messenger." Xiao Shao said: "The two of you spy on Liu Min. ”

"Yes."

Xiao Shao nodded, his beautiful and heroic side face turned away, and he happened to see a painting hanging in front of Liu Min's desk, the moonlight shining on the mountains and rivers, and the fireflies in the jungle.

He glanced at it, then turned and walked out of the warden.

Zhuangyuanlang's demeanor made many girls in the Dajin Dynasty fall for marriage, this night, Jiang Ruan did not read, Forsythia and Bai Zhi glanced at each other, Forsythia said: "Today, I heard many people in the house say that Zhuangyuanlang can be born with a good appearance and a personable demeanor, which is really a talent." ”

Bai Zhi glared at Forsythia: "Don't be ashamed to say anything in front of the girl, it's because Sichun can't do it." ”

"Dead hoof, see if I don't tear your mouth apart." Forsythia blushed and scolded with a smile: "I'm happy now, the more proud the champion is, the more depressed the one over there becomes, thinking of this, I can't stop being happy." ”

"This kind of thing can also be said nonsense," Bai Zhi glanced outside the door: "Don't forget that there are a few more outside, and there are ears on the partition wall." "She's talking about the scholars.

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly: "The second brother is uncomfortable now, I think I should go to the tavern to drink." Yesterday, the newly opened tavern in the east of the city can be next to the largest green building in the capital, Baihualou, and today happens to be the day when the peony girl opens the bag. But the peony girl is worth a lot of money, and the second brother is rich, but I don't know if the Jiang Mansion has the money, so I went to pay for the second brother's beauty. ”

Forsythia and Angelica glanced at each other, and each saw surprise in each other's eyes. Jiang Ruan is a deep lady, but when she talks about these things in Qinglou, she is frank and generous, which makes people's hearts feel awkward.

As she spoke, Dew pushed the door open and entered. Seeing Jiang Ruan looking at her, she took a few steps forward and half-knelt beside Jiang Ruan, and said in a low voice, "Girl, it's done." The slave maid asked Da Niu to follow the second young master to the tavern, and deliberately talked about the peony girl's favorite talent. I don't think anything could go wrong. ”

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, the Baihualou in Beijing is a gold cave, and how many rich children's silver has been smashed in it. This peony girl is the top brand of Baihualou again. On weekdays, she doesn't sell her body, and her color and art are unique, today is her opening day, and many people are looking forward to becoming her guests.

This peony girl has a hobby, and she loves talents the most in her life. If this person is particularly talented, and she has her blue eyes, he will naturally be very blessed. Jiang Chao is now in the first place, and today he sees the spring breeze of Zhuang Yuanlang, I am afraid that he has already been depressed and indignant in his heart, and he has become the guest of the peony girl, maybe only in this way can he feel more comfortable in his heart.

But although Peony loves talents, he is also a person in the skin and meat business. It's not too much to spend a lot of money in one night, let alone the first night. How many high-ranking young masters are rushing to tonight, how can Jiang Chao be dominant?

In the last life, the opening day of the peony girl was bought by Li Yang, the eldest son of Li Dong, a powerful minister in Beijing. Li Yang bought the first night of the peony girl with five thousand taels of gold for ten pearls, and the peony girl became famous in the capital in the future and became the most expensive famous prostitute. In this life, I don't know if Jiang Chao has the silver to compete with Li Yang.

Li Dong, Jiang Ruan had a cold smile on his lips, she let Pei'er die under him in her last life, and she will never forget that scene. Li Yang's appearance today is a beginning. The death knell has just sounded, and her revenge is finally about to come.

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