The face is pale, there is no blood, the eyes are blank, in a trance, the body is weak, the face is haggard, as if it has been ravaged a hundred times, miserable and miserable, how can it be a tragedy can be described, yesterday it was still in the prime of life, the handsome young man with a good demeanor, overnight, it became what it is now, everyone can no longer sit still, and they have turned up.

"Don't move, everybody." Coughing a few times, Han Rui stretched out his hand to stop it, laughed reluctantly, and whispered slowly: "I... It's okay, but I feel a little tired, and the doctor said that it is advisable to have less contact with the living, so as not to affect you and get sick. ”

When everyone heard the voice, they didn't force it, but they were a lot more relieved, at least they could do famous words, they were organized, there should be no big problem, a burst of comfort, everyone then sat down separately, Han Rui deliberately separated a few feet, bowed his hand and thanked him, and said with a wry smile: "In response to the ancient saying that there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, people have good fortune and misfortune, overnight, it is difficult to get up on the couch, and everyone comes to visit, and the copywriting of the yafang has to ask you again." ”

"Fu Jie, if you are sick, you can rest for a long time, and other trivial chores, why worry about it."

"That is, the body is important, health is a blessing, and as for things outside the body, we naturally have an unshirkable responsibility."

A group of colleagues echoed one after another, the official style in the early Tang Dynasty was relatively clear, and most of the officials in the secretary and supervisor were literati, and the situation of intrigue was not very serious, and Han Rui's popularity was good, and everyone's care and comfort should be out of sincerity.

Han Rui was naturally grateful and thanked, and after a while, everyone said goodbye, after all, they came to visit and condole, not to disturb people's rest and recovery, naturally they would not stay for long, Han Rui struggled to get up and send him off, everyone dissuaded, comforted again, sent good wishes, and did not give him a chance, and hurried away.

After everyone left, Han Rui sighed, took out a silk handkerchief, wiped the sweat on his forehead, and the white fat powder fell straight away, revealing his true face, although it was not red, but it was not as pale as a snowflake, a little bit of blood, Qian Feng came out of the side hall, and complained: "Twenty-one Lang, it's okay to pretend to be sick, so I hurried to ......."

"What's not sick, cough ......" Han Rui unnaturally pulled his clothes, and said in a slightly dry voice: "It's really cold, but it's not that serious." ”

Qian Feng was slightly startled, and after careful inspection, he found that Han Rui's face was slightly pale, his eyebrows were tired, his eyes were originally clear and translucent, and he coughed a few times from time to time, which was indeed not pretending.

"I'm really sick, what are you still sitting for, hurry back to your room and rest." Qian Feng hurriedly said, stepped forward and dragged Han Rui, ready to take him back.

"Don't be nervous." Han Rui wrote lightly: "If you have a little illness, drink a few bowls of medicinal soup to recuperate, and you will be fine tomorrow." ”

"If only that were the case." Qian Feng frowned and said, "The elder has only been back for a few days, and you fell ill, let them know that I should be blamed for not taking good care of you." ”

"Don't worry, I'm really fine." Han Rui smiled and said: "This little illness is nothing at all, most of it is deliberately pretended, just to take the opportunity to avoid some things." ”

"Dodge what?" Qian Feng asked curiously.

"Some troubles, anyway, have been pulled out." Han Rui waved his hand and said with a smile: "I won't tell you, lest you be distracted, prepare for the exam seriously, and strive to pass the election of the ministry at one time." ”

"Don't worry, what is the selection of Quan, I will definitely be able to be at the top of the list this time." Qian Feng patted his chest and said, obviously he has been worried about Jinshike's ranking at the bottom of the list.

The selection of officials is carried out through the four criteria of "body and word and book judgment", the body requires a magnificent appearance, the words require correct speech, the book requires a beautiful law, and the judgment requires excellent literature and science, glanced at Qian Feng's slightly protruding little belly, although it will not hinder the passing of the selection, but according to the standard of figure, the score should not be very high, but Han Rui is not ready to hit Qian Feng, and encouraged with a smile: "The selection will start at the end of the month, and the third brother will definitely be able to pass the test and stay in Beijing as an official." ”

"Haha, that's a natural ......" Qian Feng was full of confidence, but he was a little bit of a cheer for himself.

After staying for a long time, when it was almost time to leave, Qian Feng said goodbye and left, but at this time, the news of Han Rui's illness slowly spread, and some scholars and scholars who usually had a good relationship with the powerful lords either came to visit in person, or asked someone to send gifts to express their condolences.

However, there are also some people who have no friendship with each other, and they don't know where they heard the news, and they also came to join in the fun, and they can't turn them away, Han Rui is busy coping, it's okay, it's just to toss like this, but he feels a little uncomfortable, fortunately, Zheng Nao made an appointment to see that the situation was not good, and called the housekeeper, and the guests in the future were invited to leave, and the guests were closed to thank the guests, which stopped.

"Husband, how's it going?" Zheng Naoyue said distressedly, and the champa flicked lightly, carefully wiping Han Rui's face.

Knowing that he couldn't hide it from Zheng Nao, Han Rui said honestly: "Dizzy." ”

Well, I have to admit that Han Rui lied again just now, for the colleagues of the secretary and supervisor, for some purpose, Han Rui deliberately pretended that his condition was very serious, but for relatives and friends such as Qian Feng, he tried to downplay it as much as possible, saying that he was safe and sound, even if he was sick, it was just a small problem.

In fact, Han Rui's condition, even if it is not serious, but it is not light, dizzy and swollen, drunk and weak, if he does not recuperate for three or five days, I am afraid it will be difficult to recover, and the diagnosis certificate submitted to Zhongshu Province is naturally not fake, after all, the medical skills of the medical officer of the Tai Hospital, although not top-notch, are second to none, and he has no friendship with Han Rui, how can he help him cover up.

In a hurry, helping Han Rui back to the room and lying down, Zheng Naoyue blamed himself: "It's all because I didn't take good care of my husband......"

"It has nothing to do with you." Han Rui comforted and said with a smile: "Actually, being sick is not necessarily a bad thing, at least you can sleep for a few days, you don't have to get up early to go to work in the dark, I really hope to be sick for a few more days." ”

"Husband, don't talk nonsense." Zheng Naoyue said urgently: "Unlucky." ”

Anyway, it is a true portrayal of the heart, auspicious and unlucky, Han Rui naturally didn't care, chatted a few words, drank a bowl of medicinal soup, only felt an irresistible fatigue and sleepiness coming, muttered, and fell asleep in a daze, Zheng Nao's eyes were soft, and he carefully covered Han Rui with a silk jacket, and then quietly exited the bedroom, closed the door of the house, but saw Li Xiyin standing nearby, with a slight hesitation and full of worry.

Seeing Zheng Naoyu, Li Xiyin's pretty face was more red, the show head drooped slightly, and said in a low voice: "That... Han Gongzi, there's nothing wrong. ”

"It's okay, I'm tired, I'm resting." Zheng Naoyue said that she could also speculate a little bit about the cause of Han Rui's illness, but the responsibility was not Li Xiyin, Zheng Naoyue naturally would not treat him coldly, but he was not enthusiastic, and he was even more hostile in his heart, he shouldn't have thought that the scandal was just a rumor, but now it seems to have lured a wolf into the house.

Out of the intuition of the female surname, Zheng Naoyue's thoughts, Li Xiyin was also vaguely aware of it, and he didn't know what it was like, but when he was embarrassed, he heard Zheng Naoyue say: "Today, I am entangled in everything, I almost forgot to greet Xiyin Daoist, it's the end of the unitary time, and if I don't go out of the city, I will start a curfew, so I will arrange a vehicle and send Xiyin Daoist back." ”

Li Xiyin hesitated, but couldn't find a reason to object, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly said: "I... Think... Can you go in and visit him? ”

At this moment, it was Zheng Nao's turn to hesitate, considered it, and politely refused: "Thank you for your concern, but my husband has already slept ......."

Oh, Li Xiyin couldn't hide his disappointed look, bit his red lip slightly, and said softly: "So...... I'm going back, please tell me and help me say sorry. ”

Well, Zheng Nao nodded, sent Li Xiyin away, looked at her as if she was reluctant, and became more vigilant in her heart, thinking about what the scope would be in the future, the two came to the front yard, Li Xiyin suddenly looked back and said: "My medical skills, you should know that if you believe me, I can cure him quickly." ”

Zheng Naoyue was stunned, frowned lightly, refused, agreed, the two thoughts clashed fiercely, thought about it for a long time, and finally said: "No, the medical officer has come and prescribed medicine, and the husband has taken it, and it has been much better, and it will be cured without saying anything." ”

With a light glance in her beautiful eyes, Li Xiyin didn't say anything more, and walked away, but at the moment she stepped out of the threshold, she heard Zheng Nao shouting clearly: "Wait......"

Li Xiyin stopped and didn't turn back, Zheng Naoyue struggled, and said deflatedly: "Okay, you come to treat." ”

"I'm going to watch from the sidelines, though." Zheng Nao quickly added.

The happy smile bloomed, and it was gone in an instant, Li Xiyin slowly turned around, and said casually: "Okay, I'll go back first, prepare the medicinal materials and needles, and come back tomorrow." ”

"No need, there are ready-made ones at home, what is missing, take advantage of the fact that the market is not closed, go buy ...... immediately"

Just when the two beauties were secretly competing, the secretary and the supervisor of the yafang, Yu Shinan took leave, and the steward was naturally the young eunuch Yan Shigu, but when it came to their status, they generally rarely directly managed the specific affairs in the prison, and the main job was to listen to the government, discuss the government, and assist the emperor in dealing with the government.

Therefore, Gu Yin was very strange, when he arrived home, he received the order to summon, he didn't dare to slack off, he came in a hurry, but he couldn't understand in his heart, Yan Shigu was looking for something to do, while speculating, but he didn't dare to be rude, and respectfully greeted him.

"Secretary Gu." Yan Shigu called, paused, and seemed to be wording.

Gu Yin hurriedly said: "The young eunuch has something, just give orders." ”

"Well, Han Xiaoshu is sick." Yan Shigu said: "Three or five days may not be recovered. ”

"Yes, I went to visit with Huang Xiaoshu just now, and I was very sick and needed to recuperate." Gu Yin sighed, full of concern.

Yan Shigu nodded, a little helpless, shook his head and said, "He can rest and recuperate, but there are some things that can't wait for people." ”

Gu Yin was puzzled and didn't dare to respond casually, so he had to be vague and resigned.

Yan Shigu didn't pinch it, and said directly: "Secretary Gu, Han Xiaoshu is responsible for the matter of carving and printing scriptures, the imperial court attaches great importance to it, and there is no room for negligence, Secretary Shangguan and Secretary Peng, there are many affairs, and for a while, I can't spare time, only you are the first to drive, and you are relatively leisurely, so this matter will be handed over to you to take care of and take care of it for a few days." ”

(To be continued)