Yang Yun didn't pay too much attention to what happened at Princess Xianyi's private banquet, and he left it behind in the past.

As the date of Zhang Guo's arrival in Luoyang is approaching, a grand Taoist event is about to be held, and King Shou, who is in charge of this grand event in the imperial court, appoints Yang Yun as an advisor, so it must be very busy at that time, so it is inevitable that he will do more of his own things during this time.

Three days have passed in a blink of an eye, this afternoon, Zuixianlou ushered in a special guest, Yang Yun felt very surprised when he saw someone, it was Zhang Yu who had seen at the dinner that day, the difference was that this time Zhang Yu came out, changed into a men's clothes, and followed a maid who was also wearing men's clothes.

"Miss Zhang? What ...... are you? ”

Yang Yun probably guessed that the matter was still related to that poem, but the Zhang family let Zhang Yu out, which still surprised him.

"Daoist Yang, I wonder if I can find a secluded place to talk?" Zhang Yu's tone was gentle, and there was no cold arrogance at all that the daughter of the family rejected people thousands of miles away.

Yang Yun invited Zhang Yu to the private room upstairs.

After sitting down with Zhang Yu, Yang Yun let people serve freshly boiled sour plum soup...... This batch of sour plum soup was made by him after he got a batch of dried black plums from a merchant in Shudi in Luoyang, and it was served free of charge in the restaurant like milk tea, to see how the market reacted.

The sour plum soup was very dark in color, a little like ink, Zhang Yu glanced at it, frowned slightly, and did not take the initiative to try this drink, which was very strange at first glance.

"Miss Zhang can speak out, although she is an outsider, she also runs some worldly businesses......"

When Yang Yun faced Zhang Yu, he was a little embarrassed, after all, he was not familiar with Zhang Yu, and the other party came directly to the door, obviously questioning and denunciating, so he lowered his posture as much as possible.

Zhang Yu bowed his head and said, "The little girl came here because she wanted to verify something with the Taoist...... Regarding the poem recited in public by Her Royal Highness Princess Xianyi at the palace banquet in Luoyang Palace that day, I wonder if it was written by Yang Daochang? ”

The question was straightforward and did not go into details, Yang Yun was a little surprised when he heard it, and asked rhetorically: "At the banquet that day, didn't you tell Miss Zhang very clearly?" ”

In Yang Yun's meaning, the princess said that it was made by me, and I also admitted at the time that the purpose of writing this poem was out of respect for Zhang Jiuling's peach and plum all over the world, why do you need to come to the door again?

Zhang Yu's face was embarrassed, and it seemed that something was difficult to talk about.

Yang Yun's heart was stunned for a while.

The Zhang family didn't believe that he had such a good talent and could make a poem that many Hanlin worshipped, and it happened to be at the time when Zhang Jiuling was recruiting the hearts of scholars from all over the world.

If you just learn it well, it is understandable, the key is that the person who wrote this poem obviously has a keen political sense, and it is just a young talent who is generally interested in the court, but a young Taoist priest claims to be the original author of the poem, which is obviously unconvincing.

Zhang Yu obviously didn't want to offend Yang Yun, so he didn't say bluntly that we suspect that you are not qualified to learn.

Yang Yun smiled, took the initiative to expose the concerns of the Zhang family, and said, "Does Miss Zhang think that with her knowledge, she may not be able to make such a good poem...... This poem may have come from the mouth of a nobleman in the palace, and it was conveyed to the princess by Zaixia? ”

Zhang Yu didn't expect Yang Yun to speak so thoroughly, and after being stunned for a short time, he simply nodded directly.

Yang Yun poured a small bowl of sour plum soup on the table for Zhang Yu, and said in a gossipy and homely tone: "In fact, this matter originated a few days ago, I accompanied the princess to Wan'an to visit Her Royal Highness the eldest princess......

At the next moment, I was touched, so I wrote a poem in front of the princess, praising Zhang Lao Linggong peach and plum all over the world...... Who knew that the princess actually took it to the palace banquet and read it out in public, so as to cause unnecessary misunderstandings......"

In order to make things clear and completely dispel Zhang Jiuling's doubts, Yang Yun simply made his words clear, and even made the background of the poem's creation clear, so as to increase credibility.

It's a pity that Zhang Yu's purpose is to verify whether the poem was written by Yang Yun, and Yang Yun's remarks did not satisfy her.

If that poem really came out of the palace first, Yang Yun could find an excuse to prevaricate, and anyone with a discerning eye could hear that the poem was the princess's intention to ridicule Zhang Jiuling at the palace banquet and warn Zhang Jiuling not to form a party, not to worship Zhang Jiuling.

Yang Yun saw Zhang Yuxiu's eyebrows frowning slightly, probably guessing the worry in the other party's heart, and smiled: "If this can't make Miss Zhang trust, then there is really nothing to say in the future." ”

Seeing that it could not be verified, Zhang Yu pondered for a while and asked, "Daoist Yang usually focuses on cultivating Taoism?" ”

The implication is that you are a Taoist, not a Confucian, how can you write such a good poem?

Yang Yun said with a smile: "I am not only cultivating the Tao, but also doing business, and I also want to gain fame and glory for my ancestors...... It's a shame to say that in Hanzhou Township, Shunai, Shunai, he intended to participate in this year's imperial examination when he went to the Eastern Capital, and he also wanted to meet Zhang Lao Linggong, but he was only shallow in his studies, and he knew that he was not qualified, so he gave up. ”

Zhang Yu nodded lightly and asked again, "I don't know how Yang Daochang's poetry is?" What great works could you have done in the past for a little girl to watch? ”

came and went, still entangled in whether Yang Yun had real talent or not, but Yang Yun had already explained, so he didn't want to be verbose...... Since you Zhang family are afraid of wolves and tigers, you don't believe what I say, why do you come to me to verify it?

Yang Yun's tone turned slightly colder, and said: "Writing poems is about adapting to the situation, I used to concentrate on cultivating the Tao, and I didn't create poems with my heart, and even if I occasionally got prose, I didn't make a detailed summary of it...... On the contrary, Zhang Laoling traveled extensively by bus, often participated in banquets, and good sentences were frequently published, and his reputation spread all over the world...... That's the difference between me and my predecessors. ”

Zhang Yu frowned and did not continue to ask.

Yang Yun said again: "But now that Li Xilang has been ranked in the Yellow Gate, and there are twists and turns in the palace because of the position of the prince, Zhang Lao Ling is a very popular minister, shouldn't he avoid it?" Even if Zhang Linggong misunderstood the original intention of composing the poem, he thought that he would be inspired by it, and it was not a good thing to be cautious in his words and deeds. ”

"You ......"

Zhang Yu said that he felt speechless for a moment.

Yang Yun hid it before, but seeing that she had been seeking to verify the poem, Yang Yun seemed to be annoyed here, so she picked out the topic clearly, but Zhang Yu felt that Yang Yun was reasonable.

Yang Yun sighed: "Whether the poems written in the next place are out of good intentions or malicious intentions, it all depends on how the parties view this matter, who would have thought that the poems in the next can actually reach the ears of Zhang Laolinggong?" I am very honored to be here, and I am also very surprised that Miss Zhang came in person, if Miss Zhang has to verify it with a few words, it is really not necessary, Zhang Lao Linggong is the son of the imperial court, and it is not necessarily a bad thing to be cautious in your travels. ”

With Yang Yun's intentions, no matter whether I am acting out of good intentions or malicious intentions, Zhang Jiuling will always be warned, and it will be a great thing for your Zhang family to restrain his words and deeds in time to avoid angering the emperor in the future, and he will benefit immensely.

Zhang Yu finally nodded, agreeing with Yang Yun's statement.

"The little girl was taught."

Zhang Yu smiled at Yang Yun, and a touch of gratitude appeared on his face.

Yang Yun finally showed his face: "It's just a few arrogant words from the juniors, I hope Miss Zhang won't be surprised, why don't Miss Zhang try the drinks in the shop?" Come to a trip, and you have to do your best to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. ”

Zhang Yu couldn't refuse, so she had to pick up the teacup full of sour plum soup and take a sip, the sweet and sour taste surprised her, and she couldn't help but purse her lips. But she is very restrained, she does not lose her temper in public, she stops after tasting it, gently puts the cup down, and does not take a second sip.

"It's delicious."

Zhang Yu commented lukewarmly.

"If Miss Zhang likes it, you can take some back when you leave." Yang Yun said with a smile.

"No need, the little woman came to disturb and delay Zhang Daochang to do the right thing, and she felt so guilty that she would leave."

Zhang Yu got up, or thought that he had tasted other people's drinks, and Yang Yun opened the door to do business, even if it was just a small sip, he had to pay, so he asked the accompanying maid to take out the copper coin.

Yang Yun said with a smile: "Miss Zhang is a guest of honor, she is not well entertained, and a mere drink is not a tribute, so why should Miss Zhang be too outside?" I only hope that Miss Zhang will not misunderstand Her Royal Highness the princess because of this, she is kind-hearted and does not want to be estranged from Miss Zhang because of the infighting in the palace. ”

Zhang Yu thought about it, didn't say anything, and went out accompanied by the maid.

Hearing the sound of Zhang Yu going down the stairs, Yang Yun breathed a sigh of relief and muttered: "Look at this posture, Zhang Jiuling is not lightly tossed by my poem." ”

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When Zhang Yu returned home, he invited his grandfather that night, and told Zhang Jiuling about the process of meeting Yang Yun, along with all the conversations, and Zhang Jiuling's face became deeper and deeper.

"Father, it seems that this little Taoist priest is not simple, he mentioned Li Xilang, and also mentioned the secret of the palace, it seems that he knows that Concubine Hui is malicious slander against the prince...... It seems that this poem is really written by him. Zhang Zheng expressed his views before Zhang Jiuling expressed his opinions.

Zhang Jiuling didn't say anything about it, and asked Zhang Yu: "Yu'er, what is your impression of this person?" ”

Zhang Yu replied respectfully: "My grandson can't see through him. ”

Zhang Zhengzheng said: "Yu'er is smart, she has always been very accurate in seeing people, even she can't see through it, obviously you can't use common sense to infer this person, or you should start from the master behind him." ”

"No need."

Zhang Jiuling stood up from the ground seat, waved his hand and said, "I have asked many Hanlin, they don't know anything about the princess's poetry, and His Majesty has not sent anyone to the various offices to inquire recently, I think the old man is too worried." ”

Zhang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's the best, it seems that we still think too much, and now that the truth has been discovered, my father can also be relieved." ”

Zhang Jiuling sighed: "But the old man still doesn't believe that a little Taoist priest can make such a poem, since he is a brilliant poet, it is better to invite him to come over, and I will meet him in person." ”

"Father, no matter what his poetry talent is, in the end, he is the person of Concubine Hui, ...... you see him like this" Zhang Zheng shook his head again and again, obviously disapproving.

Zhang Jiuling had many conflicts with Concubine Wu Hui because of the abolition of the crown prince, and Yang Yun nominally belonged to Concubine Hui's faction, so Zhang Zheng did not support his father rashly going to meet the staff of his political enemies.

Zhang Jiuling shook his head: "It's just a little Taoist priest who has not dried up, isn't it more appropriate for the old man to call him for questioning than Yu'er?" Fengjie, you go and write an invitation to invite him to come over, and when the old man talks to him in person, you can find out the truth and the truth. ”

With Zhang Jiuling's conceit, he felt that he had no problem with discerning people.

Since his granddaughter was choked back and said that she couldn't see through it, it was better to see it with her own eyes and judge the truth of this matter.

"That'...... Father, do you need to keep it a secret? Zhang Zheng asked for instructions.

In his opinion, if his father wants to meet the people of Concubine Hui's faction, he has to avoid suspicion no matter what, so it is better to meet in private.

Zhang Jiuling coughed lightly twice: "The old man has been doing right all his life and sitting up straight, why is he afraid of outsiders talking?" Go back and let the national weapon pick up people, he is getting older, it's time for him to see the world. ”