The Lantern Festival is approaching in the eyes of the exhibition, the Zhongfu lanterns are colorful, and all kinds of lanterns are hung high, just like a lantern world, the most different place, especially the quiet courtyard.

Every lantern there was woven by Wang Xuannian himself, and people who came here to report the business of the shop would stop and watch for a while before leaving, or begging for one to take away.

At first, Zhong Xuanlan felt that it was nothing, but later Chun Zhi told her that Wang Xuannian's hands were all small scars, so he ordered the steward to only see them and not take them away.

Wang Xuannian listened to it and was very happy.

Because of what happened in the study on the fifth day of the new year, Zhong Xuanlan avoided him intentionally or unintentionally, and the two hardly saw each other, and now he cared about him because of this matter, how could he not be happy?

On this day, Wang Xuannian went to the book party that gave him a headache for a few days with a good mood, and after careful calculation, this was the first time he went to a banquet alone.

I wanted to take He Li with him, but when he heard that it was a place where literati and scholars gathered together to compete in literature, he retreated, and when he saw this, he had to follow his wishes.

"Childe, we're here."

Wang Xuannian lifted the curtain, walked out, stood on the board of the car, looked at the plaque of the "World Chamber of Commerce", and couldn't help but sigh.

At that time, he longed to be loved, feared to be abandoned, and he gave it a go, and eventually won the bet.

"Childe."

Wang Xuannian came back to his senses, stepped out of the carriage, and said, "Wang Xiao, I apologize to you for what happened last time. ”

"No, I didn't protect you." After speaking, Wang Xiao took the post and handed it to the doorman.

The doorman took the post and looked at it carefully before letting it go.

Wang Xuannian frowned slightly, this place is not as casual as Zhong Xuanlan said, and you can see from the people how formal it is to participate in this banquet.

Wang Xiao followed behind him and explained: "The Scholarly Society, in fact, has another hidden meaning, which is the place where the ministers gather forces and select good sons-in-law and students.

At the same time, it is also a place that many students look forward to, where they can apprentice, or where they can show their edge and be appreciated.

This year is the Spring Festival, and many people want to come to this banquet, but there are only 200 places, so they have to mix in, so this banquet is strict on the outside and loose on the inside. ”

Wang Xuannian is clear, is there nothing wrong with him, just come here to drink tea!

Wang Xiao continued: "Childe, the master has offended a lot of people during this time, and I am afraid that some people may attack you in order to please others. If you don't know how to do it, pretend to have a stomachache!

In this way, you are the only one who is embarrassed, and you will not be involved in the master and cause jokes! ”

Wang Xuannian listened, turned around, squinted his eyes and stared at Wang Xiao, this was his purpose, he was quite grateful to this person just now, and now he feels that he deserves to be punished!

said in a cold tone: "Don't worry, even if my son is embarrassed, it won't make people laugh at her plainly." "She's the one he holds in the palm of his hand, how can he allow others to laugh?

Wang Xiao nodded and said, "It's better to do so." ”

Wang Xuannian raised his eyes to look at him and asked what he had hesitated for many days. With nervousness in his eyes, he said solemnly: "How can I get in there?" ”

Wang Xiao was stunned, he wanted to enter the Dark Pavilion?

After being silent for a while, he looked into his eyes and said, "As long as the master agrees, but I don't think the master will agree!" ”

Wang Xuannian was afraid that Zhong Xuanlan would stop him, so he wanted to ask if there was any other way to get in.

Just as he was about to speak, Shangguan Yao ran over, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Xuan Nian, you are here, I thought that the county lord of Xinlan would not let you come!" ”

Wang Xuannian immediately put down his thoughts and asked suspiciously: "Why didn't she let me come, isn't this a place to make friends?" ”

Seeing this, Wang Xiao squinted his eyes, this person is really multifaceted, but outsiders can, if so, the consequences are very serious.

Shangguan Yao said angrily: "Because this will be a good meeting!" Just now, my brother and King Ling agreed to participate in the cavalry shooting in the six arts of the gentleman amid the shouts of everyone. ”

Wang Xuannian asked, "The competition is over?" ”

"No, I just heard Liu Er say that you are here, so I will pick you up, let's go! Let's go and see it together, although it is difficult to catch ducks on the shelves, it is difficult for strong people, but my brother and Ling Wang's riding and archery kung fu must be very exciting, and if you miss it, you will regret it. ”

As he spoke, Shangguan Yao dragged him towards Fang Cui Yuan and said, "Xuan Nian, we have to hurry up, otherwise we will start." ”

Wang Xuannian was dragged very uncomfortable, and said breathlessly: "Ah Yao, you let go, I can keep up with you." ”

Shangguan Yao turned his head to look at him and said with a smile: "Then let's compare." As he spoke, he let go of Wang Xuannian's hand and trotted forward.

Wang Xuannian was very helpless and ran forward.

After a while, the two of them came to the innermost arena of the Fangcui Garden, which used to be the place where nobles used to watch horse races, archery and competitions, but this place is rarely open.

At this time, the stands were full of people in bright and beautiful clothes, Wang Xuannian couldn't help but sigh, in order to participate in the book meeting, everyone was not afraid of the cold, and they were all gossiping with great interest.

Raising his eyes and looking around, he saw that there was no place, and he had the intention of leaving, but he was pulled into the crowd by Shangguan Yao and stopped at a central position, only then did he know that Shangguan Yao had already arranged for someone to come here and prepare to wait.

Wang Xuannian sat on the chair, drinking tea, and saw that the first three rows were all sitting people in official uniforms, and glanced around, Emperor Jingxi's people should also be there!

Otherwise, how could this suspicious king be reassured of his courtiers and future courtiers?

Away from Shangguan Xi, Shangguan Shaoyang and Shangguan Ting, who were standing next to the competition venue, hooked the corners of their lips and smiled, seeing their different looks, they were in a very good mood.

Shangguan Ting pursed his lips and glared at him angrily, during this time, he wanted to go to Zhongfu as a guest, but he thought that Emperor Jingxi was short of money recently, and he had been keeping an eye on the merchants, so he didn't go to Zhongfu.

Shangguan Shaoyang looked at him and felt that he had changed a lot, his eyes were less guarded, and his heart was bitter, but he was helpless.

Shangguan Xi smiled back at him, missing is missing, only blessings!

"Now I announce the start of the competition, and I invite all the contestants to draw lots to decide the priority."

"That General Zhang, wait a minute, my son heard that the husband of the county lord of Xinlan is here, although he is a farmer, he often follows his father to hunt, presumably his archery skills are also good, my son wants to invite the county master to participate."

Wang Xuannian squinted slightly and stared at the person who asked him to shoot arrows, who is this?

Shangguan Yao said: "Oops! Isn't this Li Laosan's cowardice! He actually went to the game, is he afraid that he will be at the bottom, embarrassed, and he wants to bring Xuan Nian with you, tsk, he really dares to say, Xuan Nian, don't be afraid, if you don't want to go, don't go, no one dares to drag you to go. ”

Wang Xuannian nodded and said with a smile: "Well, me." ”

Before he could say a word, he heard Shangguan Ting echo: "This king also wants to see, does the county master dare to give it a try?" ”

For a while, everyone's eyes looked at him, which made him feel very uncomfortable, these eyes were not kind, some people looked like they were watching a play, some people had a mocking look, and some people had disdain in their eyes and said sour words in their mouths...... glanced at everyone coldly, and continued to drink tea with a teacup, which made everyone confused at all.

Li Sangongzi said provocatively: "Master Junma, you won't be without the protection of the county lord of Xinlan, you are so scared that you tremble and dare not come out, right?" ”

Wang Xuannian stared at Li Sangongzi coldly, and said: "Today is the day of the annual book competition for all talents, this is a rare opportunity, this county horse thinks it is better to let you show your talents, so do not delay your competition, if Li Sangongzi wants to compete, we can make an appointment another day." ”

At this time, General Zhang also saw that Li Sangongzi was targeting Wang Xuannian, and looked at Li Sangongzi with tiger eyes, so that he did not dare to speak again. The voice said in a strong voice: "Draw lots." ”

Next, the surface of the competition passed peacefully......