Afraid that this group of sheep-like scholars would be frightened, Yin Zhige chose to meet them in the Imperial Garden, accompanied by the beautiful scenery, he should be able to relax.

Yuan Wen and the others followed the guide father-in-law all the way to the Imperial Garden, which was full of flowers.

The air is also filled with a variety of floral scents, and the smell can be intoxicating.

In the pavilion inside, they finally saw the current saint, and Yin Zhige raised his eyelids and glanced at them.

"Today is just an ordinary chat, don't be restrained, just sit down."

The words were said politely, and they all sat down, but everyone's backs jumped straight, and Yuan Wen drank the tea in the cup unnaturally.

"Yuan Wen, which one is it?"

Hearing that he was called, Yuan Wen was startled, and he hurriedly put down the teacup in his hand and shook it towards Yin Zhige.

Yin Zhige waved his hand, "You are the fourth place in the imperial examination, but I have read your article."

It's a good job, it's on par with the list, Xu is a family background, so he ranked fourth and missed the top three, what do you think? ”

As soon as he said this, not only others, but even Yuan Wen himself was a little incredulous, Yin Zhige waited for his answer, he pursed his lips.

"If that's the case, it's probably unwilling."

Yin Zhige raised his eyebrows, and Yuan Wen continued: "Since the talent of the grass people is not inferior to others, but they are defeated because of their family background, they are probably unwilling. ”

"Then you complain?"

Yuan Wen shook his head, his gaze determined.

"Where you come from is not something that the grass people can choose, but the father and mother of the family gave the grass people a life, and they did their best to cultivate them with love and love, which is enough.

The grass people are very content, if they really don't have a career, then the grass people will do their best to make their parents live comfortably. ”

Yin Zhige nodded with satisfaction, asked him to sit down, and asked the others some other questions, and after asking a circle, he took a sip of tea.

"All of you here are talented, it is my luck to Xichuan, if you enter the officialdom in the future, can you continue to maintain your original intention."

"What do you think about the current situation?"

As soon as these questions were raised, many people were asked, and many people couldn't say why.

Yin Zhige was not in a hurry, he set his eyes on Yuan Wen, who had never spoken.

Yuan Wen noticed Yin Zhige's gaze, he hesitated for a moment, and said his answer.

In less than a quarter of an hour, everyone present opened their mouths in surprise.

They never thought that they could do this, and this Yuan Wen is truly knowledgeable and ambitious.

Yuan Wen didn't know that his words had changed the minds of a group of poor disciples.

even guided them to the right and bright path, and he only knew that Yin Zhige was very satisfied.

Why would he be satisfied, he said so much, almost half of it was disrespectful, without waiting for him to wonder.

Yin Zhige stood up, "What I saw and heard today really opened my eyes.

It's a blessing for me to be able to dig out you, and it's not too early, so let's stay in the palace today. ”

Everyone saluted and thanked them, and then followed the father-in-law who led the way.

Yuan Wen was the last person to leave the Imperial Garden, and he glanced back at the pavilion surrounded by flowers, his eyes full of determination.

If he is a Ming Jun, then he must use his life to assist.

Yuan Wen followed his father-in-law to the resting place, and when he passed a corner, a little palace maid suddenly rushed out, and the two bumped into each other.

The basket carried by the maid fell to the ground, and the fruit in it rolled out.

"Girl, are you alright?"

Yuan Wen immediately picked up Xiao Cheng who had fallen, and then squatted down to pick up the fallen fruit.

Xiao Cheng stood against the wall, she looked at Yuan Wen who was picking up things, a little embarrassed.

"I'm really sorry for bumping into Childe."

Yuan Wen picked up the things, and when he saw that Xiao Cheng felt guilty, he hurriedly shook his head.

"I didn't notice the girl, that's why I bumped into the girl, and if I want to apologize, it should be me."

"Girl, do you need me to send you to the doctor?"

Yuan Wen's voice was soft, for fear of scaring her, Xiao Cheng lowered his head, and inexplicably felt a strange feeling in his heart for Yuan Wen's gentle concern.

She shook her head, "I'm fine, Childe doesn't have to blame himself." ”

After saying that, he ran away, Yuan Wen stood in place and watched her run away, and then continued to walk forward.

In the imperial study, the ambassador of Qin Guo came from afar to thank him with a letter from King Qin and many gifts.

The ambassador respectfully saluted Yin Zhige, "If it weren't for the Holy Lord leading troops to rescue us, my Qin country would have suffered a great disaster."

The king and the princess were injured in the battle, and it was inconvenient to come to thank them, so they sent Weichen to come, and I hope that the saint will not mind. ”

Yin Zhige said with a smile: "Xichuan is good friends with Qin Guo, how can you not help your friends if they are in trouble, King Qin is polite." ”

As he spoke, he opened the letter from King Qin, the content of which was similar to what the ambassador said, and he accepted it.

"The ambassador has come from afar, so it is better to stay for a few more days, so that I can fulfill the friendship of the landlord."

The banquet was held three days later, and because it was the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, it was made more solemn.

Not only did I invite all the courtiers, but even the students who stayed in the palace temporarily.

When he received the invitation, Yuan Wen was still a little hesitant, and the participants were basically officials and family members above the fifth grade.

I'm afraid it will be offensive for them to participate in the participation of scholars who have no merit and reputation.

The little eunuch who had been temporarily dialed over to serve him saw his hesitation.

"Yuan Gongzi doesn't have to worry so much, Your Majesty and Niangniang are easy-going people, since you have invited your sons, then there will be no bad things."

The little eunuch's grinning appearance inexplicably made Yuan Wen's heart settle down a lot, he sighed and didn't say anything.

Two days later, the banquet was held as scheduled.

Because the number of people invited was more, Zhong Xiaoshu asked people to open the palace next to the Imperial Garden, and if you are tired of drinking, you can also go to the Imperial Garden to enjoy the flowers.

Hearing that the banquet was near the Imperial Garden, Yuan Wen breathed a sigh of relief, if it was really embarrassing, he could go to the Imperial Garden to hide for a while.

In the imperial dining room, Xiao Cheng commanded the palace people to serve the food in an orderly manner.

Ever since that day of injury, the group had vanished into thin air, and no matter how much she tried to contact her, she couldn't find anyone.

Coupled with these things in the palace, she was a little upset, and she led the palace maid who served the food to the imperial garden, but she bumped into someone around the corner again.

She covered her nose, afraid of delaying time, and asked the palace maid behind her to serve the food first.

"Girl, is she okay, but where did she hit it?"

Hearing that eager voice, Xiao Cheng was stunned for a moment, she looked up, and then saw Yuan Wen's face.

It's really fate, and I bumped into it again.

Yuan Wen was also stunned after seeing Xiao Cheng's face clearly, and he pointed at Xiao Cheng with some astonishment, "You ......"

The two men looked at each other and burst out laughing.