Capital.

The inner courtyard of the palace, Cining Palace.

The breeze is coming, the fragrance of flowers is overflowing, and people are more delicate than flowers.

A group of palace maids in palace skirts surrounded two graceful and extraordinary, and walked to the courtyard and sat down.

These two women are the masters of the harem, the current queen mother and the queen mother.

The Queen Mother is nearly 50 years old, but she has always been pampered and well-maintained, and she still has some charm.

The queen is in the year of flower letters, with the momentum of the mother in the world, the style is all kinds and noble and elegant.

After sitting down, the Queen Mother and the Queen talked about their parents' shortcomings while eating fruits.

After a while, a little eunuch hurriedly walked into the courtyard, dusted off his sleeves, stepped forward and bowed his waist and bowed: "The slave and maid greet the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother, and wish the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother all the blessings." ”

"Xiao Dezi, have you done what the mourning family asked you to do?"

"Back to the Queen Mother, the slave and maid have already done it...... These books are the words written by Gu Jieyuan, please see the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother. ”

The little eunuch took out a few books from his body, stepped forward and handed them to the Queen Mother and the Queen respectively.

There are six books in total, namely "One Thousand and One Nights", "The Legend of the West Chamber" and "Dream of Red Mansions".

After taking the book, the Queen Mother couldn't help but say: "What is outstanding about this Gu Xie Yuan, who is worthy of the emperor's exception." ”

Hearing this, the queen couldn't help laughing and said: "Queen Mother, this Gu Xie Yuan actually attracted colorful auspicious clouds when he took the exam, and it is conceivable that he is not an ordinary person.

In addition, the concubines heard the emperor say that the poems, scriptures, and strategies made by Gu Xie Yuan in the examination are all works of the superior.

Therefore, the emperor will make an exception and appoint him as Enke Jieyuan. ”

"Huh?" The Queen Mother couldn't help frowning: "Since you have the talent of the champion, why doesn't the emperor leave him to be an official, so as to assist the emperor in governing the world." ”

"Maybe the emperor has his considerations...... This is a court matter, and the concubines are not good to ask. ”

"That's right......" The Queen Mother sighed faintly: "I have asked too much, and those old guys in the court still think that our harem wants to interfere with the court, and then they will run to the emperor one by one to beat the side drum." ”

Hearing this, the queen couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.

Although she is the queen and the mother of the world, she does not dare to call those old ministers "old guys" at will.

"Queen Mother, the slave maid heard that Gu Xie Yuan can not only write articles, but also subdue demons ......"

Xiao Dezi wanted to show his merits, so he couldn't help but report it.

The Queen Mother was surprised: "Really fake? ”

"The slave and maid dare not speak falsely...... Before the township test, Gu Jieyuan had fought with people on the bridge at West Lake.

At that time, many people at the scene witnessed it with their own eyes.

It is said that Gu Xie Yuan held a pen in one hand and recited poetry in his mouth, and out of thin air, he attracted the water of West Lake and rolled the other party into the air. ”

"How can such a miracle occur?"

The queen was also a little surprised.

"Yu Niangniang, this matter is true......"

A personal palace maid beside the queen couldn't help but stepped forward and responded.

"Xiaohuan, where did you hear the gossip from?"

"Back to the mother's words, the slave maid has a fellow villager who just entered Beijing from Yuhang Mansion a few days ago, and her brother witnessed it at the scene that day......"

Now, the queen mother believed a little.

"I can't imagine that this Gu Xie Yuan still understands the art of demon subjugation?"

Xiao Dezi arched his hand and replied: "Queen Mother, the slave maid also heard that many people in Gu Jieyuan's hometown bought his books and took them home to the town......

The book he wrote about the West Chamber was also compiled into an opera, and it was quite popular in the Jinhua area......"

Hearing Xiao Dezi's call, the Queen Mother subconsciously picked up the West Chamber and looked at it, nodded and said, "Well, this cover is chic, and the characters are also beautifully drawn."

Xiao Dezi, you go and inquire carefully, if this opera is really good-looking, let the opera troupe come to the palace to perform a few plays. ”

"Yes, the slave will do it!"

Xiao Dezi quickly responded, saluted and ran outside.

This guy has been with the Queen Mother for several years, and he is good at observing words and feelings, so he naturally will not miss any opportunity to make the Queen Mother happy.

As soon as he left, the queen casually opened the book of Dream of Red Mansions on her face.

As soon as I opened it, I was immediately attracted by the song "Vain Eyebrows" on the title page.

The Queen Mother flipped through the West Chamber.

After a while, I couldn't help but praise: "It's kind of interesting...... The mourning family has always thought that it is difficult to get into the elegant hall of folk tales, but they didn't expect that this book of the West Chamber is also quite charming to read. ”

The queen raised her head: "Queen Mother, in fact, the concubines have heard of it before, saying that Lord Shen of the Guozijian also praised Gu Jieyuan. ”

"Oh? You mean Shen Zhixing's old stubbornness? ”

The queen smiled and nodded: "Exactly!" ”

Shen Zhixing's "old stubbornness" is allusional.

Two years ago, the emperor went to inspect the country on a whim. During this period, the poems flourished, and a poem was written in front of a group of students and courtiers, which attracted everyone to high-five.

Only Shen Zhixing looked left and right, not caring at all.

The emperor was very unhappy, so he immediately named Shen Zhixing and asked him to comment on the poem he had just chanted.

As a result, what happened to Shen Zhixing?

It's just not flattering, but he also pointed out a few deficiencies, which made the emperor very unable to come down.

After all, it's the Son of Heaven.

In the end, he rushed to the scene and walked away with a cold face.

As soon as the emperor left, a group of colleagues counted Shen Zhixing one after another.

As a result, Shen Zhixing criticized his colleagues with a straight face, saying that he should be a courtier, and he couldn't say things against his will in order to make the emperor happy.

At that time, someone was so angry that he said: He is really an old stubborn, no wonder it is difficult to be promoted for a lifetime.

As a result, the nickname slowly spread.

Later, it reached the ears of the emperor, who couldn't help but smile and said to the courtiers: "Although the old stubbornness is not pleasant, what is commendable is that he can stick to his own principles." ”

As soon as the emperor's golden mouth opened, the nickname "old stubborn" almost became a title given by the emperor, and he couldn't get rid of it in this life.

A person who refuses to compliment even the emperor, but praises Gu Ming, which can be imagined to be admired from the heart.

The important thing is that Shen Zhixing is recognized as a master in the literary world.

It is naturally not an easy task to get his praise.

Therefore, when the Queen Mother heard what the queen said, she couldn't help but show a different color and muttered: "It seems that this Gu Xie Yuan is really not simple, no wonder it will attract colorful auspicious clouds."

I have the opportunity to mourn the family, but I want to see with my own eyes what this son looks like. ”

The queen couldn't help but say: "Queen Mother, he will definitely come to participate in next year's examination, and at that time, the Queen Mother can call someone to summon him to the palace to see him." ”

"Hmm...... What if he doesn't come? ”

The queen was stunned: "This ...... Probably not, right? After all, he has just won the yuan, and he will not miss the test. ”

"Then let people touch his bottom first, if he is really a talent, the mourning family will also tie him to the capital to assist the emperor."

Empress:......

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"Ahh

In the courtyard, Gu Ming gave a rare sneeze.

"Uncle, do you have a cold?"

Yu'er asked with concern.

"Silly girl, can I still catch a cold with my physique?"

"People just care about my uncle~" Yu'er pouted.

Then, I casually glanced at it and found that there was an extra stone the size of a basin in the courtyard, and I was suddenly surprised.

"Huh? When did there be a big rock in the yard? ”

As he spoke, he stepped forward to remove it.

Unexpectedly, I stretched out my hand......

"Wow?"

A cloudy face.

I saw a stone on the ground, but when I reached out and hugged it, it was empty?

The problem is, you can see it, but you can't touch it.

"Hahaha, fooled, right?"

Gu Ming stood aside and laughed happily.

In fact, he was testing a new skill "Stroke of God" just now, and the beauty of this skill lies in one word: Transmogrification!

With the system brush, you can draw all kinds of items in the void by reading at will.

However, at present, due to the skill level, it can only conjure up things with no signs of life, such as stones and the like.

Flowers and plants are not good, after all, flowers and plants are also alive.

This skill doesn't seem like much, it's just a small illusion. But when it comes to fighting, it may be able to achieve a surprising victory.

Especially after the level increases, you can also transform into living creatures.

At that time, a fierce tiger suddenly appeared, and even a dragon pounced...... Just ask if you're afraid!

At this moment, Zi Yu'er couldn't help but suddenly realize: "It turns out that this is made up by my uncle?" ”

"Sort of, but it's just an illusion, not a real thing."

"Wow, that's amazing. It's a pity that Yu'er can't ...... any spells."

Gu Ming smiled and patted her head comfortingly: "Don't worry, you are still in the stage of laying the foundation, and if you lay the foundation, you will naturally realize some magical powers in the future." ”

As soon as she heard this, Yu'er immediately nodded expectantly: "Well, thank you, uncle." ”

At this time, someone suddenly walked in the courtyard.

"Master~"

Yu'er hurriedly stepped forward.

"Father-in-law!"

Gu Ming also stepped forward to salute.

Hearing the movement, Nie Xiaoqian, who was being a female celebrity in the room, also walked out.

"Daddy, did you finish your official business so early today?"

"I don't have anything important to do today, so I came to see you early and begged for a glass of wine by the way."

Gu Ming couldn't help laughing and said: "Where is one cup enough, if you want to drink it, just drink it, it just so happens that the son-in-law has something to discuss with his father-in-law." ”

"Oh? What's up? ”

"Father-in-law, sit down first, let's talk slowly......"

After the two sat down, Yu'er also brewed tea.

At this time, Gu Ming pointed out the topic: "Father-in-law, now I have handed over the business of the study to Mrs. Su and others to take care of......

"Well, that's a good move, and I want to spend more time studying."

Nie Hongshu nodded with satisfaction.

"That's ......" Gu Ming responded, and said: "I have discussed with Xiaoqian, I want to buy some fields in the suburbs, I don't know if there is a suitable one?" ”

"Oh? Do you want to buy land? ”

"Yes!" Gu Ming nodded: "After all, the field is the foundation of people's livelihood. ”

"That's right...... However, at present, there is no suitable fertile land in the suburbs of the county, only ......"

Speaking of this, Nie Hongshu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "That's it, I'll ask those squires when I go back and see if anyone is willing to sell some fields." ”

"Father-in-law, what did you just want to say?"

Nie Hongshu sighed: "In the suburbs, there are only more than 400 acres of mountainous land near Lanruo Temple, but it has been abandoned for many years, and there are many ownerless deserted graves......

As soon as he heard this, Gu Ming's heart was immediately moved.

"Father-in-law, the 400 acres of land you are talking about are within the scope of Montenegro?"

"Well, it's not in the Black Mountain range, but it's close to the Black Mountain, northwest of Lanruo Temple."

"What is the approximate price?"

Hearing this, Nie Hongshu couldn't help frowning and asked, "Could it be that you want to buy it?" ”

Gu Ming said with a smile: "If the price is right, it doesn't hurt to buy it, others are afraid of ghosts and ghosts, but the son-in-law is not afraid." ”

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