Chengguo Mansion, outside the gate.

Five well-mannered young men in Confucian robes were standing at the foot of the steps, whispering, all with bright eyes and high spirits.

The five had not known each other before.

But today, they won the move together, and naturally they quickly made friends.

Several people chatted and chatted, and decided to come together to visit Luo Gongzi, who won the first place in this scientific examination.

They are all fellow villagers in Mocheng, and they are all raised in the same year.

Make friends now, get close to each other, and become officials in the same dynasty in the future, so you can help each other.

"I didn't expect Luo Xie Yuan to be the son of Chengguo Mansion, a noble family, and a good family background."

"You don't know, the title of Chengguo Mansion has been passed down for three generations, and it has long existed in name only, and I am afraid that in the future, I will have to rely on this Luo Xie Yuan to revive the prestige of the door."

"It's really strange, how come I've never heard of this Luo Xie Yuan's name before."

"It's strange that Meaux is so big, and I've never heard of it before."

When several people were talking in a low voice, Luo Yannian took Luo Yu with a face full of enthusiasm and walked out of the door with a high spirit.

Luo Yu was afraid that his father would surrender his identity and not speak well, so he immediately took a step ahead, stepped forward and arched his hand, and said with a smile on his face: "Let you wait for a long time, please come in, please come in." ”

The five of them looked at him and were stunned for a moment.

One of them whispered, "Who is this person?" ”

Everyone else looked confused.

Luo Yu hurriedly arched his hand and said: "In Xia Luoyu, this is my father, you don't have to be polite, please move to the mansion to speak." ”

As soon as the five of them heard that the middle-aged man next to them was the lord of the Chengguo Mansion, they hurriedly bowed their hands: "I've seen Lord Luo." ”

Luo Yannian smiled and nodded, "Okay, everyone is happy to be lifted today." Drinks and food have been prepared in the house, so if you don't dislike it, please come into the house and talk while eating. My Yu'er has always admired scholars, and the old man is grateful to be able to make friends with my Yu'er. ”

The five of them were a little stunned when they heard this, and their eyes looked at the young man in front of them again.

One of them said in a low voice: "It doesn't seem to be Luo Jieyuan, it's different from what I saw today." ”

Another said: "It's really not, it's probably Luo Jieyuan's brother." ”

Several people glanced at each other, and one of them hurriedly said: "Lord Luo, Brother Luo, I am waiting for this time to meet Luo Xie Yuan and make friends." The first time I came, I didn't have time to buy gifts, and I was really embarrassed to enter the house. I don't know if I can let Luo Xie Yuan come out, I will invite Luo Xie Yuan to the restaurant for a meal, and then come to your house to visit in the future? ”

As soon as these words came out, the enthusiastic smiles on Luo Yannian and Luo Yu's faces froze, and their faces were full of doubt.

"Luo Xie Yuan?"

Luo Yu was stunned for a moment, and arched his hand: "Who is this Luo Xie Yuan that you are talking about?" ”

One of the scholars hurriedly said: "It's the first place in today's middle school, Luo Qingzhou and Luo Xie Yuan." We just inquired, and we learned that Luo Xie Yuan is the son of Chengguo Mansion, so I want to come to visit, I don't know if it's convenient? ”

Luo Yu suddenly froze in place, the muscles in the corners of his eyes twitched violently, the smile on his face gradually stiffened, and he opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but he didn't say anything.

There was silence for a long time.

His voice suddenly became a little hoarse: "Luo Qingzhou...... He, he understands the yuan? Didn't he fall off the list? ”

When the five people heard this, their faces were full of surprise.

One of them hurriedly said, "Brother Luo, you can't be mistaken, right? It is clearly written on the list, Luo Qingzhou, Xie Yuan, and our hometown is our Mocheng. How did you fall off the list? ”

Another scholar suddenly said, "Could it be that we inquired about it wrong?" That Luo Xie Yuan is not the son of Chengguofu? ”

Luo Yu's lips trembled, his face became more and more ugly, and his cultivation and arrogance wanted to make him barely squeeze out a smile, but he couldn't squeeze it out.

He froze there, his fist clenched slowly in his sleeve, his lips trembling, and he never said a word again.

Another scholar hurriedly stepped forward and said to Luo Yannian, who had a gloomy face and was speechless: "Lord Luo, that Luo Qingzhou Luo Xie Yuan, isn't that the son of your mansion?" ”

The muscles on Luo Yannian's face twitched, and he was silent for a long time, then looked at him coldly and said, "I don't know." ”

As soon as these words came out, all five of them looked at each other.

"It seems that I really inquired about ...... wrong"

Several people were immediately embarrassed, and hurriedly apologized: "Lord Luo, Master Luo, I'm really sorry to disturb you......"

Several people hurriedly said goodbye in embarrassment, and just after taking a few steps, two scholars in Confucian robes walked quickly, and when they saw the five of them, one of them hurriedly said: "Brother Zhao, Brother Yang, you have come to the wrong place." That Luo Xie Yuan doesn't live here, I heard that he is the concubine of Chengguo Mansion, and he has been sent to Qin Mansion to be a son-in-law. Brother Shang and Brother Zhuge have already passed, so let's hurry over. ”

When the five of them heard this, their faces were stunned.

"Son-in-law? Luo Xie Yuan is a son-in-law? ”

"Chengguo Mansion gave Luo Xie Yuan out and gave it to someone else as a son?"

"This ......"

The five of them were surprised and surprised, feeling incredible, and they couldn't help but turn their heads and look at the father and son of Chengguofu on the steps.

Luo Yannian's face turned pale, turned around, and walked quickly into the mansion.

Luo Yu still stood there, motionless.

"Let's go, don't talk about it, go and visit Luo Xie Yuan."

Several people suddenly felt an inexplicable chill coming, and they didn't dare to stay any longer, so they hurriedly left.

"Yu'er, come in and eat."

Luo Yannian appeared at the door, shouted softly, paused, and said: "You are going to take the exam tomorrow, and when the time comes, you will be admitted to the Dragon and Tiger Academy, no worse than him." ”

Luo Yu suddenly turned around, looked at him and said, "Daddy, are you comparing the child to that little wild seed now?" ”

Luo Yannian looked at his red eyes, fell silent, and didn't speak again.

The father and son stood at the door for a long time, and Fang entered the mansion together.

Wang was still busy in the dining room, personally instructing the people to set up their stools, put each dish in its place, and open the aging wine.

The whole house is full of the tempting aroma of wine and food.

Luo Yannian and Luo Yu stood at the door, watching this scene, silent.

Wang turned around, only to find that they were back, and hurriedly looked behind them, seeing that there was no one behind them, he was stunned for a moment, and said, "Master, Yu'er, where are the people?" What about the scholars? Why don't you invite them in? ”

Luo Yannian didn't speak, walked to the table, sat down, picked up a jar of wine, and poured a bowl for himself.

Seeing that the faces of the two were wrong, Wang suddenly smiled slightly, and said, "What's wrong?" Did you quarrel with them? ”

Then he smiled again: "It's okay, people who read are like that, if they don't agree with each other, they will fight with red faces, and even scold and do things." Master, Yu'er, just as if they haven't come, such friends, don't make friends. ”

Luo Yu stood at the door, silent for a while, and suddenly saw her and said, "Mother, who went out to see the list today?" ”

Wang was stunned for a moment and said, "What list?" ”

immediately reacted and said, "Do you mean the list that was lifted?" Wang Cheng went out to see, what's wrong? ”

She looked at the gloomy owl in her son's eyes and the twitching corners of his eyes, and her heart suddenly sank.

She turned her head again and looked at her master, her face suddenly became ugly, and her voice began to tremble: "Yu'er, is it...... Is something wrong? ”

Luo Yu looked at her coldly, was silent for a moment, and said, "Mother, Wang Cheng is your cousin, isn't it?" ”

Wang nodded stiffly and said, "Yes...... Yes......"

Luo Yu didn't say anything more, turned to leave, and said, "I'm going to the backyard, don't bother me again." ”

Wang froze in place, stayed for a long time, looked at his master, and said in a trembling voice: "Master, what's going on?" What the hell is wrong with you? Did you hear something? ”

Luo Yannian lowered his head and drank wine, as if he hadn't heard her words.

Wang froze for a while, and Fang suddenly said to the door: "Let Wang Cheng come to see me!" ”

Not much.

Wang Cheng, who was supervising the kitchen and was sweating profusely, hurried over, bowed his head respectfully and said, "Madam, are you looking for a slave?" ”

Wang looked at him gloomily and asked, "Have you finished reading the names announced in the imperial examination in the morning?" ”

Wang Cheng was stunned when he heard this, raised his head and said, "After reading it, the slave has watched it several times." Madam, what's wrong? ”

Wang said: "Are you sure, that ...... He didn't hit? ”

Wang Cheng hurriedly said: "Madam, the slave can be sure that the kid has fallen off the list, and his name is definitely not on the list." ”

There was a hint of doubt in Wang's eyes, and he looked at his master again.

The wine glass in Luo Yannian's hand paused, was silent for a moment, and raised his head and said, "Let's go and have a look." ”

Wang Cheng's face was full of doubts, so he had to say, "Yes, master, the slave will go." ”

With that, he turned around and walked away quickly.

Then he went directly to the stable in the back, took out a horse, left the house, and galloped towards the tribute courtyard.

The horse's hooves stepped on the bluestone slab, and there was a crisp tapping sound.

It was noon, and there weren't many people on the streets.

He galloped on his horse and soon came to the Tribute Courtyard.

In front of the Gongyuan, the bustling crowd in the morning has long since dispersed.

However, there are still a few candidates who stay here, sitting in the corner and crying, hating to die.

Wang Cheng reined in his horse, stopped at the edge of the street, immediately jumped off his horse, and ran towards the wall on the side of the gate of the Gongyuan.

Approaching, he looked up at the list above.

Suddenly, his body was shocked, and he saw another list next to him!

His body began to tremble, his face began to turn pale, his eyes widened, he held his breath, and looked at the other list that he hadn't seen in the morning.

In the other column on the left, the first name: Luo Qingzhou, Xie Yuan, hometown - Mocheng.

"Hum—"

Wang Cheng's head suddenly "buzzed", and it was blank in an instant, his body shook, his eyes turned black, and he almost fainted.

"Impossible, impossible......"

"Solution...... Xie Yuan...... That little bastard, how can he be in the middle of the solution? ”

"He's obviously poisoned...... ...... who vomited blood"

His body trembled, and he rubbed his eyes vigorously, opened them wide, and looked again.

Completely, staring at that line of words, I read it dozens of times.

"It's over...... It's over......"

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