Whether it is the Chang'an County test or the Wannian County test, it is just a small rehearsal of the Jingzhao Mansion test.

Du Sanniang was angry in front of people, and when she returned to Cui Mansion in Pingkangfang, she couldn't help but be afraid, and her heart was full of all kinds of concerns. Du Shiyi, who was angry and funny, had to hand her over to Qiu Niang and Zhuying to appease. When the results of the test in Chang'an County came, Wang Wei took the first place, he took the paper scroll with the ranking, unfolded it, and saw that Liu Ximing's name was ranked third, but there were many other famous surnames, but he didn't see the title of the children of the Jingzhao Du family, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows thoughtfully.

This question was not answered until the second time Rì Du Siwen ordered Du Shihan to forward a congratulatory gift.

Du Shihan was originally a bold and generous xìngzi, because he had been holding back for nearly two months, and he was in Cui's house at this time, he shouted loudly without any scruples: "Du Wenruo Du Liulang is because he has the heart to say goodbye to you, so he should take the Wannian County test, as for the rest, Jingzhao Gong has already let people carry the letter everywhere, and the Tao is that instead of competing for fame for a while, it is better to take the exam in the rest of the counties under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Mansion, and there is no need to go to Chang'an and Wannian two counties to show off." Sure enough, the Chang'an County test that Wang Shisanlang was shocked by his long skills, and he passed the post strategy without any suspense, and you were impeccable in the three Wannian County trials, and your reputation was great, who would dare not take you first? If those Du family disciples want to come and fight with you, maybe they won't even be able to go to Jingzhao Mansion to try! ”

The more he talked, the more energetic he became, he even slapped his thigh hard, and said with a gloating smile: "Then Du Liulang actually fell at the bottom of the list this time, it is better to fall directly to Sun Shan, I heard that he has never been out since he returned to Fanchuan, hahaha!" ”

Seeing that Du Shiyi was thoughtful and silent, Du Shihan stood up and patted Du Shiyi's shoulder like a big brother: "Nineteen Lang, you don't have to worry about anything over there." Those who are jealous of you and look down on you, this county test is already like an ant on a hot pot, my grandfather is worried in his heart, I heard that Jing Zhaogong asked me to give you a gift, and specially added a pair of silver arms to the thirteen mothers...... In the past, he couldn't listen to what I said, so why did I bother in the first place? You just have to raise jīng to prepare for the next Jingzhao Mansion test, if you can enter the ranking, Jingzhao Gong said that there will be a feast in Zhupo to celebrate your success! ”

"Thank you, Brother Thirteen, for this trip."

After leaving Du Wenhan to have lunch at Cui's house, Du Shiyi personally sent him out of the gate. At the time of parting, seeing Du Shihan waving his hand and trotting out of the Wutou Gate, he suddenly missed Cui Jianxuan, who was completely different in appearance but similar in xìng. Thinking about Mrs. Qi Guotai's death for almost half a year, he enjoyed all kinds of conveniences in Chang'an Cui's house, although there were letters back before, but most of them were concise and to the point, and now that they finally won the first battle, they should also write another letter for people to send back to Luoyang to report the good news, and thank you well.

Wannian County tried to show its edge, and then the hottest summer in Chang'an came, the luncheon of the princes and nobles gradually decreased, and the night banquet became more and more. Since they tacitly understand each other's goals, they naturally still talk and laugh freely, and their words never involve science and technology. And there are more people who come to the door to ask for ink and inkstone, Du Shiyi can only use the ink work to catch up in Wangwu Mountain, the stone inkstone is still carved, and all the trivial matters have been entrusted to Qianbao Pavilion on the grounds that he shirked, and more than half a month has passed.

In the afternoon of this day, Du Shiyi easily avoided the invitation to read in the library building, and suddenly there was a knock on the door outside: "Du Langjun, the Cui Mansion in Yongfengli, the eastern capital, has sent back the book." ”

"Huh? I'll come out now. ”

Luoyang to Chang'an seven or eight hundred miles, if you are fast, you can arrive in two days and nights, but you don't have to be in such a hurry to send letters home, dozens of days and half a month back and forth, Du Shiyi used to write to Cui Jianxuan like this. This time, Dongdu sent back the book, and he got used to it out of the library building to the front room, and when he recognized the dusty person, he suddenly felt a chuckle in his heart.

It was actually Su Gui, the son of Cui Jianxuan's mother, who had gone to Songshan to give a New Year's gift before, and was already very familiar with him!

"Why are you here?"

Su Gui's face was a little heavy. He forced himself to smile a little, but he didn't answer the question, and saluted to congratulate Du Shiyi County on winning the championship, and then presented a sealed bamboo tube with both hands. When Du Shiyi frowned and took it, he lowered his hand and retreated to the side silently. There are some things that he can't talk about as a slave, and if he wants to say it, he has Cui Jianxuan to say.

Compared with the letter he sent before, which used five pieces of jute paper, Cui Jianxuan's reply was not inferior. The bamboo tube is the thickest section of the bamboo root, and the thick pile of letterhead inside is taken out, which makes people wonder whether they are writing a letter or a book. However, when Du Shiyi finished reading the first sheet of paper at a glance and ten lines, his face instantly became as heavy as Su Gui.

Zhao Guogong Cui Gezhi was already in poor health when he was leaving, but the situation has not only not improved in the past few months, but has become more serious, and the Cui family is now worried. Especially Cui Jianxuan, who is a son, is not afraid of the sky, but at this time, he showed some hesitation and uneasiness in the letter, and he was babbling about the extremely trivial things in the past, and there was both guilt for his father and regret for not working hard when he was young, in short, he was depressed.

When this pile of letterheads was finally read, Du Shiyi let out a long breath and put it in his hand, then looked at Su Gui and asked, "Eleven Lang ordered you to send me back the book, do the five ladies know?" ”

Su Gui was slightly stunned, and immediately nodded: "The fifth lady asked before leaving." Knowing that Du Langjun County won the championship, the fifth lady also asked a certain person to send a message, so that Du Langjun could prepare for the Jingzhao Mansion test with peace of mind, and the rest did not have to worry. ”

In this way, Cui Wuniang should know that Cui Jianxuan would vent his depression and worry in the letter to him, so he said that there was no need to worry about the rest.

Thinking about the fifth lady of the Cui family who was thoughtful and well-organized in everything, although Du Shiyi's worries were relieved a little, she still let Su Gui rest first, and then took the letterhead back to the room to write a reply. On the way, he bumped into Du Sanniang, who learned of the letter from the Cui family, he didn't want the little girl to worry, and didn't mention Cui Gezhi's matter, but said that he was ordered by Cui Wuniang to admonish Cui Jianxuan to study hard, and the little girl was very happy to hear it.

When the letter was sent, he knew that he couldn't help at the moment, so he could only continue to deal with the invitations that came to him for a while.

As soon as he entered the aconitum door of Cui's house, he couldn't care about his demeanor anymore, stretched out his hand and pulled his collar, and couldn't wait to splash two buckets of well water on his body immediately. Who knew that the doorman at the main gate brought a not-so-wonderful news.

The eldest son of Jiang Jiao, the Duke of Chu, Jiang Du, the eldest man of the Jiang family, has been waiting for him in the Cui family for more than half an hour!

For Jiang Du, Du Shiyi can't say that he has a good feeling or disgust, at this moment, I heard that he has to wait for so long, he can't go back to the room to change clothes first, wipe the sweat first, and go straight to the corridor room west of the main hall to meet the guests. Before he could greet him, Jiang Du said lazily: "Du Jiulang, which lady of the Cui family do you have a marriage contract?" ”

"What?"

Seeing that Du Shiyi was taken aback, Jiang Du stood up, looked at him with a smile for a while, and Zuihou coughed dryly: "Looking at you like this, this thing seems to be groundless." However, the rumors I heard were conclusive, saying that you entered Beijing to take the exam, did not return to Fanchuan Duqu, but stayed in the Cui Mansion in Pingkangfang, and the Cui family served you like the master, there is only one reason, that is, the Cui family and you have made a marriage contract, and you, as a future son-in-law, are naturally treated as guests here. ”

After the initial shock, Du Shiyi quickly came back to her senses. After returning to Fanchuan Duqu, he received a kind warning and reminder from Du Siwen, the Duke of Jingzhao, so he borrowed the mansion of Cui Taizhi in Pingkangfang, and he did not expect such gossip. Therefore, he smiled bitterly and spread his hands helplessly: "I want to teach Jiang Shilang to learn that it is the first time I have heard of it, so there is such a thing." ”

Jiang Du stared at Du Shiyi's eyes for a long time, and finally determined that he was not talking to himself, and suddenly frowned: "Liu Ximing lost to Wang Shisanlang in the Chang'an County Test, the Jingzhaofu Test is more difficult than the County Test, if he wants to be among the ranks, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky, and if he does not enter the ranks, it is almost hopeless to move next year, could it be that he deliberately released this news?" That's not right, Cui Xianggong and Cui Fuqing are from famous families, they act decently and fairly, and they have a good reputation in the two capitals, if you know that you are half of the son-in-law of the Cui family, Guo Quan doesn't dare not let you enter the ranking, isn't this a help to you instead? ”

Du Shiyi himself was also very suspicious, however, he couldn't figure it out after thinking about it, so he smiled and said, "Since someone spreads rumors, let them spread them." ”

"Oh, aren't you going to move out of the Cui Mansion to take a stand? You must know that you are famous now, but you may not need Cui's as a backer! ”

"Jiang Shilang's words are wrong, just for the sake of rumors, he drew a clear line like that, not only abruptly, but when it spreads, some people want to say that I am weak or impolite...... By the way, can Jiang Shilang do me a favor, just say that I studied with Cui Shiyilang, and the old house was abandoned for many years after the fire at the beginning, so I lived in Cui Shilang. It may not be useful, but it is better than just a voice that spreads more and more. ”

"Is this...... Easy. I'll let people let the wind out. Jiang Du stretched his waist, and then looked at Du Shiyi with blazing eyes and said, "But you can remember, I'm not helping you." If you can push Liu Ximing down in Jingzhao Mansion, I will owe you a favor again, but I will let you enter the rank and rank, and when you are elected, I will ask Grandpa to do you a favor and find a good official position! That damn guy jumps up and down at every opportunity, it's like a flea, it's time to teach him a lesson! ”