King Yu looked at Jiang Weizhen, who was dressed in shabby clothes in front of him, and there was a sense of arrogance between his eyebrows, a little funny and at the same time quite good, "Now what we lack in Daliang is a young man with a bloody temperament like you, since it is Shaoning Baoju, before the Beijing Entrance Examination, you can live with peace of mind." ”

"Thank you, King Yu!" When he followed Xuan Shaoning into the gate of King Yu's Mansion, Jiang Weizhen's heart that had been hanging finally let go, and what was even more unexpected was that the dignified son was so open-minded to the down-and-out scholar brought back by a centurion. But even so, Jiang Weizhen did not kneel down but bent down to thank him.

"Wei Zhen's knee, in this life, you can kneel to respect your relatives, you can kneel to the people, you can kneel to Mingjun, and I hope King Yu will forgive me!" King Yu didn't speak, but Jiang Weizhen defended himself.

King Yu laughed, "You have this heart, it is commendable, this king will not care." ”

When Jiang Weizhen lived in the palace of King Yu, there were all kinds of people converging in the capital, for a while, the capital dragons and snakes were mixed, the undercurrent was surging, and it was very complicated.

As the son of Yin of the Beijing Mansion, Yan Keran entered the Imperial Forest Army after leaving Qingshan Academy, and was promoted to captain in half a year. Everyone in the Great Liang court said that Ke Ran's mother was the cousin of the late Empress Wen Jin, and with this relationship, coupled with being a student of Qingshan Academy, the future was already a smooth road.

Yanfu is located in the north of Longteng Avenue, and the dragon descendant district in the south, is the official residence of the courtiers of the Liang Dynasty above the fifth grade. During this period of time, after leaving the mansion and returning home, Yan Di hid in the study and was not allowed to be disturbed, because Ke Ran went straight to the study as soon as he returned home.

"Daddy!"

Yan Di, who was facing away from Yan Keran and was carefully studying the defense map of the Jingshi City that was hanging on the front wall, snorted, and said nothing else.

"Dad, the ten-year Beijing Entrance Examination, it is inevitable that a large number of people will pour in, and I haven't found anything abnormal on an errand these days, Dad still takes care of himself!" Yan Keran felt that his father was a little worried.

Hearing his son's words, Yan Di turned around, but at the age of forty, his face was wrinkled and his sideburns were frosted, but fortunately, his body was majestic and his appearance was handsome, which made people look like he was generous.

"Be careful to sail the ship of ten thousand years, for my father as the Yin of the Jingshi Mansion, and you as the captain of the Imperial Forest Military Academy, our master and son have a great responsibility, and we must not afford to lose!" Yan Di said with a serious face.

Yanfu's family education is very strict, Yan Keran has always been in awe of Yan Di, hearing Yan Di's teaching, he immediately said: "What my father said is true, but you have to eat enough to have the strength to take responsibility." ”

Yan Di, who has always been serious, laughed when his son said this.

"Haha, let's go, Dad!"

Just as Yan Di and his son walked out of the study together to enjoy dinner, three people in ordinary clothes entered the capital before the city gate closed and stayed in a very inconspicuous inn. After the three of them entered the room, they immediately closed the door, and one of them bowed down and asked, "Master, our people are ready, do you want to leave tomorrow?" ”

The person known as the "Ministry Master" stood at the window, with his back to the two, and after a pause, he said, "The Beijing examination of the Liang people is imminent, and we will act as soon as possible." Also, what do you call me? The man's face was hard to see in the dark room, but it sounded like a young man.

"Yes, the subordinates know their mistakes, An Liyin!"

On April 12 of the 28th year of the Liang calendar, Emperor Liang announced that the Beijing examination would be held on the tenth day after the examination, King Yu went to the East Palace at the invitation of the prince, the east palace where the prince lived was located in the southwest of the imperial city, facing the Chengyuan Palace and the Ming Yuan Palace, although the momentum was not as majestic as the first two palaces, but it was also solemn and majestic: the triple pavilion rose from the flat ground, several layers of the same pedestal, the copper ring and the lacquer door, the heavy eaves were covered with glazed tiles, the eaves beast sat and lay down to guard the copper bell, the Fan Jin pillar base, the carved window edge, the pearl curtain, the jade wall blue lamp.

Emperor Liang had an order: no matter who it is, once it enters the imperial city, it is no longer possible to drive cars and horses, and must walk, so when King Yu walked to the East Palace, the prince had already drunk half a pot of tea in the side hall.

The prince put down the cup in his hand, and said in a light tone, "Fourth brother, I've been waiting for you for a long time, this golden tripod cloud mist is cold, come on, get a new pot of tea!" ”

After the king of Yu saluted, he walked straight to the prince and sat down, facing the prince who was making tea without saying a word or making any movements. The prince rolled up his sleeves and made a cup of tea, ordered the attendant to put it in front of King Yu, and said with a smile: "Taste it." ”

King Yu picked up the white porcelain teacup and drank it all, "The imperial brother's tea has quenched the thirst of the courtier." ”

"Hehe, fourth brother, this tea should be tasted slowly, especially this golden tripod cloud, which grows on the top of Lishan Mountain, and only fresh leaves can be picked in July and August every year, and it is only a hundred catties after frying, and it can only be tasted in the palace. Look at you, you drink it clean in one sip, where can you taste the taste of tea? ”

"My brother is a martial artist, he has been in Mobei for a long time, and he is also a rough person, where can he know how to taste tea?"

"Yes, you have been in the border for seven years, and every year only you and my brother can see each other on your father......'s birthday," the prince said, his expression turned sad, and he didn't look at King Yu, just fiddling with the teacup in his hand.

"Brother Huang is compassionate, this is the responsibility of the younger brother, not to mention the hard work. Besides, it is also a blessing for the younger brother to meet with the imperial brother every year and listen to the teachings of the imperial brother. ”

Being teased by King Yu like this, the prince couldn't help laughing, "You, if you can do the same to your father, there is one of the ten kings of Xiang, I think my father will not be willing to let you stay on the side." ”

"How can the imperial brother not know the temperament of his younger brother?"

"Okay, let's not talk about it." Coincidentally, a palace maid brought a new pot of tea, and the prince poured a cup of tea for King Yu again, "I came to you today, but I actually have another important matter." ”

"What the royal brother said is this Beijing entrance examination?"

"Yes, yesterday, my father had already agreed on the candidate for the chief examiner of the Beijing Examination."

"Now that it has been agreed, does the imperial brother think something is wrong?"

"The chief examiner is Fu Bing, Fu Lao Master, and the deputy examiners are Liu Yi, the head of the Ministry of Officials, Hu Ziming, the director of the Ministry of Officials, Zhong Lin, the director of the Sungkyunkwan, Cheng Bobin, the head of the Ministry of Rites, and Chen Kangji, the director of the Ministry of Rites." The prince reported all the names in one breath.

"Oh? Is there anything wrong with this arrangement? "King Yu has been in Mobei for a long time, so he didn't hear the mystery at the first time.

"Fourth brother, you are really too distant from the court!" The prince left the couch and walked to King Yu to personally fill the empty cup with tea, "These candidates are not determined at random, Liu Yi, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, is the person of King Ling, Hu Ziming, the director of the Ministry of Officials, and Cheng Bobin, the head of the Ministry of Rites, are the people of King Xiang, and the other two are neutral, and Old Master Fu, as the former Chengkyunguan sacrificial wine and the teacher of the Son of Heaven, is naturally loyal to his father, and he will come forward to reconcile the two parties, which is very good." ”

After listening to the prince's remarks, King Yu suddenly realized Emperor Liang's deep intentions, and suddenly seemed to think of something, and put down the teacup that had been held in the air heavily, and spilled the tea inside because of excessive force, "Brother Huang, why do you want to tell me the mystery of this?" ”

The prince smiled embarrassedly, "I am not as good as King Xiang in terms of political skills and pleasing my father, and I am not as good as King Ling in terms of style of doing things, but fortunately, my father and queen mother have not abolished my prince......."

Although King Yu is not very sensitive to the court situation, the prince has already said this, no matter how he does, he should understand. However, the prince waited for a while but didn't see any reaction from King Yu, so he had to continue: "My father is now in good health, and I naturally have to do my best as a courtier, but it's a pity that my strength in the court is too weak, and many things are involuntarily, and I also really want to recruit a group of talents who can share worries for the country into the court." ”

"What the imperial brother said is very true, isn't this Beijing examination the best opportunity?"

"I have already told the fourth brother the details of the examiners for this examination, do you think the recruited scholars will be what the imperial court really needs?"

King Yu put down the teacup in his hand and said solemnly: "Brother Yu doesn't know what the imperial brother means, isn't the Beijing examination just to select talents for the imperial court?" The younger brother still felt that the imperial brother was too worried. ”

The dark clouds on the prince's face flashed, and he turned to a smile and explained: "What the fourth brother said is very true, and I am also worried about it, come, have another drink." ”

"Thank you Brother Huang, but I want to see my mother when I enter the palace today, it's not early at this moment, so it's better for my brother to leave first." King Yu made a gesture and was about to get up and leave.

"Yes, I will also say hello to Du Xiurong on my behalf, then I won't be forced to stay as a brother."

"Thank you, brother Huang, brother farewell!"

In fact, on the second day after attending Emperor Liang's birthday banquet that day, King Yu had already entered the palace to see Du Xiurong, and today he just didn't want to entangle with the prince anymore, so he had to find an excuse to leave. Just as King Yu left the East Palace and walked in the direction of Chengyuan Palace, he happened to meet Emperor Liang's drive, and Emperor Liang on top of the drive was closing his eyes to recuperate, and King Yu hurriedly knelt down and saluted, "See your father!" ”

Hearing the sound, Emperor Liang opened his eyes, "Oh? It's Yunqi, this is going out of the palace? ”

"It was summoned by the prince", King Yu paused, felt that it was inappropriate, and added, "There is a new Jinding cloud in the East Palace, and the prince specially asked his sons to come to taste it." ”

Emperor Liang didn't take this to heart, and nodded with satisfaction, "The prince really attaches importance to brotherhood, Yun Qi, so are you, it's rare to come back and go into the palace to see your mother." ”

"Yes! The sons obey the teachings of their father! ”

"Okay, you go out of the palace, I'm going to Qiluo Garden too." After speaking, Emperor Liang closed his eyes again.

"Kira Garden?" King Yu repeated softly, although he rarely entered the palace, but the palace was not a stranger, but he had never heard of Qiluo Yuan, and he was very puzzled.

Gonggong Cui, who was standing next to the driver, looked at King Yu's puzzled look, smiled lightly, and reminded: "It's the residence of the new concubine!" ”

Hearing the words "Ying Concubine", King Yu still had no clue.

At this time, Grandpa Cui was a little anxious, "Oh, presumably His Royal Highness King Yu saw the reunion of His Majesty's father and son at the birthday banquet that day, and he was very happy, and he forgot about the amazing dance that day!" ”

"Haha, just have fun, let's go!" Emperor Liang closed his eyes and gave a flat command.

"Yes, go!" After Grandpa Cui's duck-like cry, the group walked away from King Yu.

King Yu stood up, looked at the direction in which Emperor Liang was leaving, and muttered to himself, "Qiluo Yuan, Concubine Ying? Miyawaka! ”

That's right, in just a few days, Gong Ruoyuan is no longer the singer of Xiangwang's Mansion at the beginning, but the concubine in Emperor Liang's harem, her status is not high, and the grade is only the eighth grade, but she directly skipped the royal maid, promise, Chang Zai, and Xiang Concubine, and the starting point is very high, which shows how much Emperor Liang loves her.

Qiluo Yuan is located in a very inconspicuous place in the northwest corner of the imperial harem, which has been deserted and uninhabited before. Emperor Liang originally wanted to give a palace directly to Gong Ruoyuan, but she refused, insisting that as long as this remote Qiluo Garden, and not too many servants, only two maids and two fathers-in-law were selected among the servants rewarded by Emperor Liang, and Emperor Liang was helpless, so she was left to her.

When Emperor Liang came to Qiluo Garden again, the whole courtyard had been properly cleaned up, and there were even a lot of green plants and flowers, and the faint fragrance that permeated the courtyard attracted many bees and pink butterflies, making the courtyard look vibrant. This faint fragrance also made Emperor Liang feel relaxed, when he was about to arrive at Qiluo Garden, Emperor Liang specially ordered not to pass it on, so at this time the people in Qiluo Garden did not know the arrival of Emperor Liang, just at this time a maid walked out, saw Emperor Liang's battle at a glance, and was so frightened that she quickly knelt down, "I don't know if the emperor is coming, slave maid...... Slaves....... The emperor atoned for his sins, atonement".

Looking at the maid who was trembling all over, Emperor Liang said coldly: "Shut up, I don't blame you." ”

Hearing the sound, Concubine Ying pushed open the door, walked out gracefully, and was stunned when she saw Emperor Liang, and then hurriedly knelt down to ask for peace, Emperor Liang hurriedly stepped forward to support Concubine Ying, and said very distressedly: "I asked not to pass it on myself, it has nothing to do with you, get up, don't kneel." After that, Emperor Liang wrapped one hand around the waist of Concubine Yingying, and praised: "It's really yours, in just ten days, this Qiluo Garden has been sorted out by you decently!" ”

"The emperor is making fun of his concubines again, Qiluo Yuan can have this scenery because of the emperor!" Concubine Ying replied with a snicker.

"Haha, it's worthy of being a person from Yunsheng Mansion, I like it!" Emperor Liang wanted to kiss Concubine Ying's face, but Concubine Ying dodged and said shyly: "Your Majesty....... Someone is there. ”

Emperor Liang looked back, and saw that everyone was obediently bowing their heads, and they understood, "Okay, just listen to you, let's go into the house." ”

The front yard of Qiluo Courtyard is a small flower garden that can only accommodate a few people, the whole courtyard is only two entrances, the front courtyard creates an antique fragrance, pine wood is a beam, Nanmu is a column, green bamboo is paved, a few light lamps, a curtain surrounds, sandalwood curls, and those trees and flowers in the courtyard complement each other.

As soon as Emperor Liang entered the room, he lay down on the soft couch, and the concubine lit the incense, and held a jade porcelain pot with both hands.

Concubine Yingying knelt down and poured the water in the jade porcelain pot in her hand into a tea bowl in front of Emperor Liang.

"Before you drink your tea, I'm already drunk!" Emperor Liang couldn't help but close his eyes, his face was very relaxed, "Only with you can I let go of the burden of a thousand catties." ”

"It is the duty of the concubines to make the emperor relax."

"Yun Sheng, like you, always makes me feel so comfortable. In a dozen days, it should be the day of the Beijing Entrance Examination, and I have arranged Yun Sheng's people among the examiners, Yun Rui's people, and my old master and master to sit in charge, so I think it should be able to balance. But....... I didn't arrange for the crown prince's person, Wen Jin, but I will blame me......." Emperor Liang said to himself, opened his eyes, and looked out the window blankly, with an imperceptible guilt in his eyes.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Ying interrupted Emperor Liang's recollection, "The tea soup is about to be cold, so it's better to take a sip to moisten your throat." As he spoke, he took the teacup and handed it to Emperor Liang's mouth.

Emperor Liang took a sip, "Well, your craftsmanship is really good, warm and delicious, and it is cool in your throat." ”

"If the emperor likes it, as long as the emperor needs it, the concubines will definitely give it in time!" Concubine Ying put down the teacup, and blinked with a pair of big eyes that could speak, "The affairs of the court, the concubines don't understand, the concubines just want to serve the emperor well." ”

Emperor Liang smiled and hugged Concubine Ying in his arms.