Chapter 149

In the Great Song Palace, Zhao Xu, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, who was not long older than Zhao Ji, was lying on the couch idly at the moment, watching the song and dance in front of him, and a delicate and soft beauty was beating his legs.

Although the singing and dancing in front of him looked very moving and charming, Zhao Xu's gaze seemed so scattered, his pupils were not focused at all, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

At this moment, a little eunuch walked into the hall, and then trotted along the side to Zhao Xu's couch and reported in a low voice. "Official, His Royal Highness Duanwang has come down ......"

Zhao Xu finally came back to his senses, and his eyes lit up. "Oh? My eleventh brother is here? Let them disperse, let Eleven Lang come in quickly, this kid is actually a good prince, His Royal Highness is not appropriate, he has to go to the examination academy to learn those people, it's really ......"

After those dancers saluted Zhao Xu, they respectfully retreated, and Zhao Ji, who was dressed in princely clothes, stepped into the main hall.

Seeing this eleventh brother who was not much different in age from himself, Zhao Xu's face finally showed a rare smile. "Eleven Lang, come over quickly, let Brother Wei see, I must have suffered in the examination hall these days, right?"

"Brother Chen, visit the official family......" Zhao Ji first saluted respectfully, and then touched his nose a little embarrassed. Fortunately, the taste in the examination hall is really heavy, especially on the last day, but the younger brother was smoked, and he didn't even have a taste for food. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Xu couldn't help laughing out loud, pointing at Zhao Ji and shaking his head again and again. "I said a long time ago that going to that kind of place is going to be hard, but Eleven Lang, you just don't listen."

"The younger brother also knows that the official family is a good intention, but after all, the younger brother feels that he has learned only a lot, if it is not tested, maybe others will think that the younger brother I am boasting, so I made up my mind to give it a try." Zhao Ji explained with a smile after sitting down.

Zhao Xu began to ask how Zhao Ji did in the exam, Zhao Ji naturally answered honestly one by one, and naturally interspersed with some interesting stories about the examination hall, of course, about Zhao Mingcheng fainting from hunger and finally being sent out of the examination room, he was brought by him with Spring and Autumn brushwork.

Zhao Xu couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. "These people are really too rich and well-fed, and they can endure other moves, why can't he bear it."

Zhao Ji rolled his eyes and said to Zhao Xu with a smile. "Official, speaking of this Zhao Mingcheng, before entering the examination city, there was a big incident, which happened to involve this Zhao Mingcheng, and maybe his father and son Zhao Tingzhi were also involved......"

Zhao Xu couldn't help but be slightly stunned, his eyes fell on Zhao Ji's body, and Zhao Ji smiled a little embarrassedly. "The matter also involves the gentleman Wang Wushan, whom my brother worshiped a few days ago......"

"Is that Wang Wushan, who made up the dance of "Thousand Hands Guanyin", and on top of the Mid-Autumn Festival, he caused a sensation in the entire Bianliang with a song "Mulan Ci"?" Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows, and his interest increased.

Zhao Ji nodded, first glanced at Zhao Xu's expression, and then said cautiously. "Yes, it's a pity that Mr. Wushan, because of Zhao Mingcheng and his son, was ...... out of the examination institute."

Zhao Xu was really taken aback at this moment. "Wait, you mean, that Wang Wushan, who was turned away from the examination room? What the hell is going on, Eleven Lang, you can tell me more details. ”

Zhao Ji naturally informed Zhao Xu in detail of what he saw and heard that day.

Zhao Ji said, Zhao Xu's young face was gloomy, he sat up straight, his fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, Zhao Ji was very interested and didn't say anything, just took a sip of tea, and waited for Zhao Xu to speak.

"I was going to illuminate the moon in my heart, but the bright moon shines on the ditch......" Zhao Xu slowly got up and walked to the hall, at this moment, the moon hung high in the night sky, standing in the hall, just able to see the bright crescent moon.

For this Wang Yang and Wang Wushan, Zhao Xu, who also likes literature and art, can be said to have been friends for a long time, but he has never been able to see him.

However, although I have not seen anyone, I can often see his works, whether it is "Guanyin with a Thousand Hands", which made the Kim Myeongchi dinner a great success, or the masterpiece that is intoxicating and relaxing.

All made Zhao Xu feel more and more happy, when his father Emperor Shenzong was in power, there was a talent like Su Dongpo who was born, and now, after he ascended the throne as the emperor, there are also amazing talents like Wang Yang who are famous in the world.

Doesn't it just show that the spirit of the father is blessed by heaven? After hearing from Eleven Lang Zhao Ji that he had made friends with Wang Wushan, Zhao Xu, who rarely had time to leave the palace, was very happy, and specially told this eleventh brother to make more friends with him.

Then, the calligraphy of Wang Wushan that the eleventh brother brought back, as well as his paintings, made Zhao Xu shocked, and he felt more and more that this Wang Wushan was definitely the biggest discovery since he ascended the throne.

But who would have imagined that such a talented person would be rejected from the examination institute because of such a thing, and wouldn't it be delayed for three more years for such a talented person to serve his family and country?

The important thing is that such a thing is not only time, but also breaks the other party's heart......

"I would have lit the moon in my heart, but the bright moon shone on the ditch...... You can say that again! Zhao Xu, who was in a tide of thoughts, saw a dark cloud passing by, covering the bright moon, and couldn't help but flick his sleeves with some indignation, and suddenly shouted. A good one has no intention of fighting for spring, and one is jealous. Scattered into mud and dust, only fragrant as before...... Such a talent, such a character, but was rejected by a small official. ”

Zhao Xu took a deep breath, walked back to the couch and sat down, and couldn't help but ask Zhao Ji. "Eleven Lang, why didn't you stand up at that time?"

"The official family, the younger brother was very indignant at that time, and he had already decided to come out to speak for Mr. Wushan, but he was stopped by Mr. Wushan......" Zhao Ji heard the anger behind Zhao Xu's flat tone, and did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly argued.

After hearing this, Zhao Xu couldn't help but shake his head again and again. "I don't think this Mr. Wushan has such a noble character, compared to it, Zhao Tingzhi is simply ......"

At this time, suddenly a eunuch walked in with a food box. "Official, your snow fungus lotus seed soup is already ready......

"Well, put it down, I'll eat it later." Zhao Xu waved his hand and motioned for the eunuch to step down, but raised his eyebrows. "Come back, is there anything superfluous? Let them serve more, and I will go over to greet the Queen Mother in a moment. ”

After seeing the eunuch take the order and leave in a hurry, Zhao Ji looked at Zhao Xu with a confused expression, and said in his heart, "Official, don't you hate that old woman the most?"

As if sensing Zhao Ji's doubts, Zhao Xu smiled at Zhao Ji and explained. "This matter, Brother Wei thinks that he should have a good chat with the Emperor and the Empress Dowager and her old man, the country's talents, how can they be dispersed among the people, then Zhao Tingzhigui is a minister of the court, and he has done too much."

"Although I have not been able to come to court, I should also express my opinion." After saying this, Zhao Xu's expression couldn't help but look a little gloomy.