Qi Jing went to visit a friend of the teacher of the academy, the teacher's friend's surname is Yang Mingyan, who is now an official in the Ministry of Rites, the official position is not big, and he has always been very idle, because he is an official in the Ministry of Rites, Yang Yan knows a lot about the affairs of Chang'an City, and he knows a lot about the scientific examination.

Seeing the handwritten letter from a friend handed over by Qi Jing, Yang Yan read Qi Jing's article carefully and then read Qi Jing's article, and sighed: "Your article is well written, it is substantial and concise and clear, if it was one or two decades earlier, or it could be successful, but it is a pity that now these officials like those gorgeous and beautiful articles in order to vote for His Majesty's favor, and I am afraid that it is ...... to be as simple as you."

The implication is that although Qi Jing's article is well written, the style of writing does not conform to the trend, and the officials who read the papers will definitely look down on it, and I am afraid that they will not pass the examination.

Qi Jing had already thought of this aspect earlier, and now he came to visit to make sure, hearing Yang Yan say this, Qi Jing secretly screamed in his heart, but his face was not obvious, he smiled: "Please give me more advice." ”

Yang Yan saw that although Qi Jing was ugly, he had a good bearing, he was not arrogant or dry, and he had a good impression of him.

Yang Yan is right, now Chang'an City is prevalent in that kind of rich and elegant atmosphere, just look at the dress of those sons and brothers from famous families on the street, you can see that not only that, but the style of writing in the newspaper of the imperial court has also changed, but it is just a very simple decree of the imperial court, and a small article can be written, which really makes Qi Jing feel uncomfortable when he reads it.

"There's no way to do that." Yang Yan also knew that Qi Jing's heart was not very good, so he could only comfort him: "Since ancient times, what is good will be followed." Virtuous nephew, you take a few articles back and read them, if you can change one or two, you can also take them with your open-mindedness. ”

"Thank you, sir." Qi Jing hurriedly got up to thank him, Yang Yan sorted out a few articles for him and handed them to him, seeing that it was almost noon, Yang Yan wanted to keep him for dinner, Qi Jing hurriedly excused himself, and Yang Yan said a few polite words Qi Jing got up and said goodbye.

He walked on the front foot, and Yang Yan sighed deeply on the back foot: "Pity such a good talent." If you can take the good students and cultivate them. But three or five years is a pillar of talent, it's a pity, it's a pity. ”

Yang Yan was sighing here, and Mrs. Yang Yan stepped into the house: "What is the pity of the master? Didn't you fancy the little lady of the family who couldn't ask for it to come home. Sighing here? ”

Yang Yan was angry: "What nonsense." It's just a visit from a good friend's disciple. I think he is full of talent, but it's a pity that he is ugly. ”

When Mrs. Yang Yan heard this, she also followed: "That's really weird and a pity, even if you can get it when you try it." When I go to the palace to test, let our Emperor Majesty, who judges people by his appearance, take a few looks, and I am afraid that he will fall into the abyss immediately. ”

No wonder Yang Yan and his wife said this, now Emperor Chengping's requirements for appearance are becoming more and more demanding, whether it is a bachelor or an official who can go to the early dynasty, they are all long-looking people, even the little eunuchs who serve around him must also have clear eyebrows and handsome eyes, such as Qi Jing, who is five big and three thick, black and rough, I am afraid that Emperor Chengping will be tired of it at a glance.

sighed a few times for Qi Jing, and Yang Yan also left it behind, in the end, Qi Jing was just a disciple of an old friend, not his student, and he couldn't do so many things.

Qi Jing took the article he had asked for from Yang Yan and went back to study it carefully, and began to try to change his style while there was still a period of time before Chunqiu.

He is not such a high-minded and pedantic person, and he also understands the truth that if the mountain does not come, I will go to the mountain, and he knows that if he wants to go out of the way, he must make appropriate changes.

Fortunately, Qi Jing is a very smart person, and after finding some beautiful poems and articles, he can write decently in five or six days.

He had just finished writing an article, and when he was about to revise it, he heard footsteps outside, and then Yun Yao slowly walked into the study.

She wore a small jacket embroidered with a few white magnolia flowers in blue satin, a moon-white long skirt covering her feet, and only a green silk sweat scarf was tied around her waist.

Moving slowly, Yun Yao walked to the table with a smile and spread the scroll in his hand on the table: "How does Xianggong look at my painting?" ”

Qi Jing was almost startled when he went to see it.

This painting is a large painting, the whole painting is about five feet long, more than two feet wide, when it is unfolded, the whole table is spread tightly, the paper used for painting is Chengxintang paper, and a spring scene is drawn on the paper.

A few small thatched huts among the peach blossoms for ten miles, the warm breeze is smoking, the peach blossoms are all over the ground, the green willows are blowing, the thatched house windows are propped up, and a delicate little girl is leaning out of it, the little girl tilts her head, with a playful smile on her face, she stretches out a hand, and a colorful butterfly stops in her hand.

The artistic conception of the painting is one thing, the main thing is that the painting is too realistic.

Just take a look, the gorgeous peach blossoms that bloom to the fullest, the petals flying all over the sky seem to be close in front of you, and you can almost smell the fragrance of peach blossoms in the real world, especially the little girl in the thatched house, the eyes are very smart, and the eye waves are still talking, almost making people want to go over and say a few words to her, or reach out and stroke her long black hair.

"The painting is getting more realistic."

No matter how many times he saw it, Qi Jing was shocked by the realism of Yun Yao's paintings.

The feeling of being in the painting is really impressive, but I can't say a word.

Yun Yao smiled: "How about you say that this painting was sent to Princess Changle's Mansion along with Xianggong's article?" ”

"Qi Concubine?" Qi Jing understood Yun Yao's intention after thinking about it for a while: "Qi Yuma's painting has indeed become more realistic in recent years, if he sees this painting, he must be overjoyed." ”

"That's good." Yun Yao rolled up the picture and urged Qi Jing: "Xianggong hurry up and write a good article, and then write a post and ask someone to send it to Qi Yuma." ”

"This ......" Qi Jing hesitated a little.

Yun Yao glared at him: "I know what you're thinking, it's nothing more than asking me to ask a woman to show up for you, and her face is not good-looking, it's just that the eldest husband is informal, and if you want to succeed, you can't care so much, why don't you let go of the good opportunity because you are worried about these, and you want no one to recommend Sun Shan?" ”

Qi Jing was speechless, and Yun Yao urged: "Writing the article well earlier is serious, Chunyu is a soldier for the country, and a good article is the key, even if I paint well, if the article is not bullshit, I'm afraid Qi Juma will not recommend it." ”

Qi Jing is not such a pedantic and stereotypical person, and when he heard Yun Yao say this, he also changed his mind and smiled: "Then I will thank the lady first." ”

"You and I are husband and wife, and that's what we should have done." Yun Yao also returned the salute, and after speaking, the couple looked at each other and smiled.

Lu Province

Lu Shan sat on the chair facing south of the main hall, holding a large bowl of tea and talking to a white-robed young general who was as white as jade and had a face like a good woman sitting on the side chair.

The white-robed young man is Lu Shan's colleague surnamed Yu Minglong, born in a family of generals, has always had a similar temper with Lu Shan, often plays and hunts together, and today is just resting, he looked at his brothers and sisters at home coldly and felt bored under the ruthless heart of the brothers and sisters fighting for favor, so he came to Lu Shan to sit here for a while, and also wanted to be quiet.

Yu Long took the plate on the small table, grabbed a handful of spiced broad beans and put them in his mouth to chew, pinched a piece of osmanthus cake and took a bite, and then took a sip of tea, and praised the beauty: "Delicious, Lao Lu, you really have a lot of snacks here, especially this osmanthus cake tastes amazing, you bought it from?" ”

Lu Shan smiled proudly: "It's delicious, to tell you the truth, you can't buy this thing if you want to, this is specially made for me by my future daughter-in-law." ”

"Have you made a family appointment?" Yu Long was taken aback, and almost stood up in surprise: "When did you order a family affair, why don't you say a word." ”

"Didn't this just be ordered?" Lu Shan took a bite of the mung bean cake, and Mei's eyes were bent: "I haven't had time to tell my brothers yet." ”

"Which girl?" Yu Long swallowed another piece of osmanthus cake, saw Lu Shan eating mung bean cake, jumped up and grabbed a piece and stuffed it into his mouth: "This mung bean cake is also delicious, sister-in-law's skill is really amazing, just marry for this good cooking skill." ”

"That's it." Lu Shan was even more proud: "My daughter-in-law is not only good at cooking, but also loves to eat as much as I do, she has only been in Chang'an for a few days, and she has eaten all the food in Chang'an City." ”

"That's a big congratulations." Yu Longyi smiled and said happily: "Lao Lu, you can be regarded as a good match, marry your sister-in-law home in the future, it is really a husband and wife, and the husband and wife are in love." ”

Lu Shan was even happier when he heard it: "Accept your auspicious words, accept your auspicious words." ”

Yu Long ate all the spiced broad beans on a plate, looked at the empty plate and sighed: "Alas, speaking of which, I love food just like you, but unfortunately, I can't meet my peers, and it's difficult to ask for a little lady with exquisite cooking skills and love to have sex." ”

Yu Long's words made a lot of sense, Lu Shan nodded when he heard it: "Nowadays, the world thinks that thinness is beautiful, and the little lady in Chang'an City doesn't dare to eat because of her slender figure, even if she eats, she only picks a vegetarian food, and she can eat it with green cabbage, leaves, and radish stalks. ”

"Ugh." Yu Long sighed again: "Isn't this the reason." ”

Speaking of this, he looked up at Lu Shan fiercely: "Old Lu, is there a sister in my sister-in-law's family who is a good cook?" ”

Lu Shan patted his thigh: "Don't say it, it's true, your sister-in-law has a sister who also has good cooking skills, although she doesn't like to eat as much as your sister-in-law, but she is a hundred times stronger than an ordinary little lady." ”

While speaking, Lu Shan came out with a plate of small pickles and asked Yu Long to taste it: "This is what my sister-in-law made, how about it, it tastes good." ”

"Fresh, fragrant, spicy, sweet, and slightly sour, it is very appetizing to eat some big fish and meat in winter." Yu Long ate a few mouthfuls of small pickles, drank two sips of tea, and put down his chopsticks: "Lao Lu, how about you say that I asked a matchmaker to propose marriage?" Your sister-in-law might be able to do it? (To be continued.) )