On March 15, the palace examination was held as scheduled.

At this time, it was just after the fifth watch, and the sky outside was still dark, and the moon was still hazy in the sky. Under the illumination of a piece of moonlight, Zhu Ping'an rushed to the Xiyuan, the place where the palace examination was held.

In fact, theoretically speaking, the place where the palace examination was held should be held in the Forbidden City's Jinshen Palace, before Emperor Jiajing, all emperors whether they held a ceremony or established the crown prince and empress, were held in this palace of prudence, including the highest level of the imperial examination, the palace examination examination room is also in this hall.

But we Jiajing Emperor period exception, Jiajing twenty-one years "Renyin Palace Change", when the palace maid tried to kill the monarch The scene left a very strong psychological shadow in the heart of Emperor Jiajing, resulting in Emperor Jiajing's deep hatred of the Forbidden City, since then Emperor Jiajing did not live in the Forbidden City, but moved to Xiyuan to live, concentrate on cultivating immortals and alchemy pills not to go to the court, the minister has something to go to Xiyuan to meet, that is, from this time, Xiyuan has become the political center of the entire Ming Dynasty, and the palace test has been transferred to Xiyuan.

When Zhu Ping'an arrived at Xiyuan, there were already crowds of people in front of the gate of Xiyuan Palace, and one by one they were wearing clean and neat palace clothes in front of the palace gate, excitedly waiting to step into the political center of the Ming Dynasty.

It's a small step in their lives, but it's also a big step in their lives.

The palace examination exam is only ranked, not brushed, these people can pass the palace exam no matter how they take the exam, at least they are also from the same jinshi, even if they can't enter Hanlin, at least they will be distributed to the six departments to be a master or sent to the local area to be a county official. In any case, this step is taken, and their lives are the pinnacle that ordinary people look up to. In the future, the ups and downs of the Ming Dynasty will be closely accompanied by it, how can you not be excited.

"Zi Hou. Come on, this way. Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen waved to Zhu Ping'an in the crowd.

"Ziwei. Vincent. ”

Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but smile when he saw the two, walked over with two quick steps, responded to the two, and then merged into a group of tributes waiting for the palace test.

"Hey, Zihou, what's wrong with you, why are you so haggard, the dark circles under your eyes are too obvious, shouldn't you be excited and haven't slept all night?" After Zhu Ping'an arrived, Zhang Siwei just glanced at Zhu Ping'an. was stunned by Zhu Ping'an's panda eyes.

"Zihou calm people, shouldn't they be like this?" Wang Shizhen also looked Zhu Ping'an up and down, full of questions.

Under the questions of Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen, everyone who had not paid much attention to Zhu Ping'an's arrival also cast their concerned eyes on Zhu Ping'an at this moment, and then the image of Zhu Ping'an in their sight was like this:

He looked haggard and listless, his face was dull and exhausted. The circles under the eyes are dark and swollen, and the eyes are blank

If they are rice with full grains, Zhu Ping'an is the shriveled dry seed, or the kind with dust and black stains!

Thereupon. Everyone couldn't help but despise Zhu Ping'an, they didn't know Zhu Ping'an, let alone Zhu Ping'an, they just looked at the image of Zhu Ping'an. It was attributed to Zhu Ping'an's extremely low psychological endurance and embarrassment! It's just a temple test. If you don't brush people yet, it's scared of insomnia like this. I will be embarrassed in the future!

However, in addition to Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen in the crowd, there were two people who were neither surprised by Zhu Ping'an's image, nor as contemptuous as everyone else, but just smiled at the corners of their mouths.

These two people stood together, one of them was Ouyang Zishi, who was complimented by dozens of tribute students, he came together in the sedan chair of Yan Song and Yan Ge, and many tribute students saw it; In addition to Ouyang Zishi, the other person was one of the tribute students surrounding Ouyang Zishi, Xu Laosan Xu Penghui of the Wei State Mansion.

Both of them are energetic, refreshed, and magnificent, in stark contrast to Zhu Ping'an's haggard appearance, the two of them glanced at Zhu Ping'an, and the corners of their mouths hooked up a smile, and the reason for Zhu Ping'an's appearance couldn't be clearer.

In the imperial examination room, the heroes compete for the deer, only success or failure, who cares about the process, and the brain is in the water will talk about fairness for you!

"Congratulations to Brother Ouyang in advance." Xu Laosan's eyes were bright, and the corners of his mouth were smiling, and he arched his hand towards Ouyang Zishi.

"Brother Xu said with a smile, the palace test has not yet begun." Ouyang Zishi shook his hand slightly and smiled, but there was an expression on his face.

At this time, in their hearts, the overall situation of this palace examination has been decided, and the champion must belong to Ouyang Zishi! At that time, Zhu Ping'an was the first and Ouyang Zishi was second, but today Ouyang Zishi is waiting for work, and there is Yan Song and Yan Shoufu in the court, and Ouyang Zishi is already high, and the person is also Yushu Linfeng, and he is full of energy; Look at Zhu Ping'an at this time, he has not rested for a day and a night, he looks haggard and listless, he is not handsome, and his image is greatly discounted at this time, and it is good that he can play half of his usual level today

Why are you Zhu Ping'an fighting with me!

In such a comparison, there is no doubt that the champion must belong to Ouyang Zishi!

When he came today, Yan Shifan said when he said goodbye to Ouyang Zishi, "In this issue, no third person dares to fight, it is none other than you and Zhu Ping'an." Brother can only help you here, and then it's up to you. ”

Originally, Ouyang Zishi was still a little worried, but at this moment, seeing Zhu Ping'an's appearance, he had already put his whole heart into his stomach.

The champion of this issue, there is no second person to fight for, it is none other than me Ouyang!

Ouyang Zishi, who was waiting outside the gate of Xiyuan Palace, looked at the towering palace wall, and firmed his gaze, the moonlight fell on him, sprinkling a layer of silver light, in the eyes of all the tributes, Ouyang Zishi was so majestic at this moment!

At this time, there are many people, and it is not suitable to inform Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen of the reason, so Zhu Ping'an only shook his head slightly after Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen asked, and explained with a wry smile, "This matter is a long story, and I will talk to you in detail after this palace test." ”

Zhang Siwei and Wang Shizhen also guessed a few points, the two nodded, and then whispered to Zhu Ping'an about the relevant precautions for this palace examination, in their eyes, Zhu Ping'an is still young, usually pays more attention to knowledge, and is still relatively lacking in common sense.

The tributes waiting outside the palace gate also knew each other in groups of three or five, and they laughed and laughed, they were all the same science and technology scholars this time, belonged to the friendship of the same year, and they would enter the political wave in the future, and they would take care of each other, a hero with three gangs, and a fence with three piles, everyone understands this truth.

As a result, the tributes who were competitors to each other outside the palace gate warmed up their feelings while waiting. Zhang Siwei is good at dancing with long sleeves, and he also chats with many tributes, but Zhu Ping'an and Wang Shizhen are relatively lacking.

Just when everyone in the same year was like boiling frogs in warm water, and they were about to get ripe, the palace door of Xiyuan creaked and slowly opened.

The palace door is open, and the palace is coming!

The Enke Palace Test has officially kicked off! (To be continued.) )