Cao Yu and Zhang Ze sat in the main hall, each with a tea cup in front of them.

The wide room that runs from north to south is filled with a cool breeze from time to time, and the unique fragrance of bamboo soaks into everyone's heart.

The bamboo curtain facing east suddenly opened, the servant leaned against the door, and Zhao Zheng, dressed in gray, walked out of it.

"Weichen see the prince, the prince is a thousand years old, a thousand years old."

"Weichen see the prince, the prince is a thousand years old, a thousand years old."

Zhao Zheng came to the north side of the two and sat down, raised his hand, and the two got up and sat down again.

A maid came in with a purple gold teapot, added tea to Zhao Zheng, and sat the teapot on the small clay stove dyed with fire next to it. The charcoal burned crackling, and wisps of tea fragrance overflowed from the spout and filled the room.

"Cao Yu, can you still adapt to it in the Ministry of Officials?" Zhao Zheng put a bowl of tea in his mouth, raised his eyelids and asked Cao Yu.

Cao Yu's body lowered slightly, "Back to the prince, the officials are in charge of internal and external documents and many government decrees, which really opened Weichen's eyes." ”

Zhao Zheng nodded, "The Ministry of Officials is indeed a place to train people. He put down the teacup, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a meaningful smile, "Then what do you think of the character of the official Shangshu Zuoqiansi?" ”

"The left man is a subordinate with compassion, has the world in mind, and is a great clean official." Cao Yu said seriously.

But those who know Zuo Qiansi know that *** is not greedy without that official. Cao Yu said that Zuo Qiansi was clear and honest, which sounded particularly harsh.

But that's exactly what Zhao Zheng is willing to hear. Although he couldn't get in touch with Cao Yu, Zhao Zheng could feel that Cao Yu was not a thing in the pool, and Zhang Ze could be said to be different from him.

However, he is still not sure whether Cao Yu's mind is on his side, if it is, it is fine; If not, it will definitely be a bad disaster to deal with.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zheng changed his words, "This king heard that you are full of talent, and Zhang Ze is also full of praise for your talent, but I see that your imperial examination results are not outstanding, is there any hidden secret?" ”

Saying that, Zhao Zheng looked at Cao Yu's eyes, and his fierce look made Zhang Ze on the side a little stunned. For Cao Yu, the prince always sees it better than himself.

Zhang Ze's eyes shifted to Cao Yu, remembering what he said to himself in the carriage, presumably Cao Yu already knew about being replaced. But when Zhao Zheng said this, he also knew that Cao Yu already knew, and he came and went, and he was just tempted.

However, the prince's temptation, if you don't get it right, you will lose your head.

Zhang Ze was a little worried, although he had done despicable things to Cao Yu, he could say from the bottom of his heart that he still regarded Cao Yu as a brother and didn't want anything to happen to him.

A strong wind blew outside, the bamboo forest swayed, and the bamboo leaves rustled.

Cao Yu said calmly, "Lord Wang, Weichen is very satisfied with his current official position, presumably it is God's will that the poor results in the imperial examination." Even if Wechen is admitted to the top prize, the one who is suitable for Wechen is the best. ”

"Not bad." Zhao Zheng nodded with satisfaction, "You kid has a bright future. ”

"Thank you, Lord Wang." Cao Yu leaned over and kowtowed.

After a stick of incense, Cao Yu and Zhang Ze left the bamboo forest courtyard one after another.

Cao Yu's steps were brisk, and his demeanor was the same as when he came, but Zhang Ze was preoccupied. He saw that Zhao Zheng came to Cao Yu this time to bring him under his command. But the companion is like a tiger, and Zhang Ze, who knows the danger, naturally doesn't want Cao Yu to wade into this troubled water like himself.

Zhang Ze suddenly stopped him, "Brother Cao, do you really want to be a big official?" ”

Cao Yu stopped, his eyes were quite puzzled, "Brother Zhang, people go to high places, water flows to low places, if I don't become an official, then what kind of imperial examination will I take." As he spoke, a sarcastic smile flashed on Cao Yu's face, "Is Brother Zhang afraid that I will rob you of your official position?" ”

"Nonsense!" Zhang Ze looked at Cao Yu, who was full of officialdom and sleek and difficult to handle in front of him, and felt very sad in his heart, "I'm just worried about you, the prince didn't summon you to let you chat." ”

"I know." Cao Yu glanced at Zhang Ze, and his momentum became very powerful, reflecting the surrounding green bamboo.

"The prince wants me to be his internal response to the ministry, and today is his test for me." As he spoke, Cao Yu's eyes became clearer and clearer, and his eyes became sharper and sharper.

"Now the crown prince in the court is in power, but the emperor's favor is not the prince's biological mother, but the prince's aunt, Mrs. Xiao. How could the prince miss such an opportunity? ”

"Cao Yu, you ......"

Zhang Ze looked at Cao Yu in surprise, he didn't expect Cao Yu to know so clearly about the affairs of the DPRK and China. Did he lie to himself or was he short-sighted? Zhang Ze's hair stood on end in an instant.

Cao Yu glanced at Zhang Ze and turned away without hesitation. Since they took their own title, the game has begun, and it will be interesting to see who is the cat and who is the mouse.

Walking to the door of the house, Cao Yu had already reined in the edge on his body and turned back to that ordinary outsider.

He pushed the door, and a lock leaked out of it, and Ling Xiu'er was not at home. He remembered that today was the first day of the embroidery vote, and when he opened the door to change his clothes, Cao Yu walked to the scene of the embroidery vote.

The ring is set up on the stage by the river, and the crowd of onlookers occupies both sides of the river, and some wealthy businessmen rent boats on the river to watch the game, and if they are lucky, they may be able to win the beauties.

Cao Yu squeezed in the crowd, looking around at Ling Xiu'er's shadow, and finally saw Ling Xiu'er preparing in the corner of the ring.

The embroidery vote is divided into three rounds, and the one with the highest score in the three rounds is the first. The embroidery girl who wins the first place will not only get a set of gold show, but also receive a lot of embroidery orders from dignitaries and nobles, and her reputation is far and wide.

Ling Xiu'er didn't want to be famous, she wanted to make Tian Silk famous.

Su Shi wrote to say that the breeding of Tian Silk at home has begun to take shape, but the fame still can't win the Golden Silk, and some people even think that Tian Silk is fake and shoddy. Ling Xiu'er wanted to take this opportunity to correct the name of Tian Silk, she couldn't get rich by herself, and she had to take the whole village and the whole county to embark on the road to prosperity.

"Xiu'er."

In the noisy crowd, Ling Xiu'er suddenly heard Cao Yu shouting to herself. She looked around and saw Cao Yu walking towards her not far away, waving to her as she went.

She happily ran over, grabbed Cao Yu's hand and asked, "Why is it so early today?" No overtime? ”

"Rest tomorrow, and I'll be back early today." Cao Yu has a rest on the tenth day, and a rest is three days, just in time for Ling Xiuer's game.

Cao Yu's ability to come can be described as an unexpected joy. Who doesn't want to show their good side in front of their beloved. Along the way, Ling Xiu'er's laughter did not stop.

When I came to the place where I was prepared, Sun and Fan Meihua were also there.

Seeing Ling Xiu'er's happy smiling face, jealousy rose in Fan Meihua's heart, and then looked at Cao Yu today, the yellow round-necked robe was dotted with white stars, setting off the sunshine and handsomeness, Fan Meihua couldn't help but be moved.

But she quickly came to her senses and pinched the words hard, her heart could only be Zhang Ze's, how could she be half-hearted. Although she thought so in her heart, she still couldn't hide the jealousy in her eyes.

Fan Meihua is not the only one who thinks Cao Yu is handsome. Before Cao Yu finished greeting Sun, a rich lady wearing gold and silver stared at him.

"Is this boy here to see the game?"