Mei Changsu didn't go back until the last one that day, because he was tired, he didn't eat a few bites of dinner, which made Xiao Jingrui and Feiliu very worried. However, in the next two days of the challenge, he still insisted on going from beginning to end, saying that he could not fail the trust of the county lord.

The new challenge schedule is still effective, three of the ten people who won the final were defeated by the challenger and forced out, and the final ten winners drank the imperial wine, accepted the golden flower reward, rested for three days, and then entered the palace for the literary test.

"Looking at Brother Su's appearance, aren't you very satisfied with the ten of us?" When gathering in Xuelu that night, Yan Yujin asked.

"They're all top-notch people." Mei Changsu sighed, "But when I think that the Nihuang County Lord is such an immortal god, I feel that I owe something to it." ”

"Are Jing Rui and I also lacking?" Yan Yujin was not convinced, "In terms of character and talent, we are also the most likable in the capital!" ”

Mei Changsu glanced at the two of them and vetoed: "You two are too young. ”

Yan Yujin rolled his eyes when he was blocked: "It's also our fault for being young, and we don't want to be a few years younger than the county lord!" ”

"Don't make trouble," Xiao Jingrui pushed him, "The two of us were originally making up the numbers, in order to filter out more unqualified people for the county lord." ”

"Hey, don't pull me if you want to make up the numbers yourself, okay? I'm serious! Yan Yujin put on a serious expression.

"When have you ever been serious about living so big? Even if it's serious, it's useless, what girl would like a husband younger than herself? ”

"Ha," Yan Yujin said with a strange smile, "You still teach me a lesson, Miss Yun is six years older than you, how many years have you chased her?" ”

Seeing that Xiao Jingrui was stumped, Mei Changsu hurriedly said: "Jing Rui is the most affectionate and sexual person, no matter how much he loves Miss Yun, he has never been reluctant to entangle her, causing her a trace of trouble." This time, you should be like him, let the county lord decide for himself, so that he can be a really free and easy good man. ”

Yan Yujin held his chest and said resentfully: "Jing Rui, you are now a person who has found a back, and with Brother Su to protect you in the future, it will not be easy to bully you again......"

Seeing that he sang and acted well, everyone was amused, and the atmosphere was suddenly soothed.

When he was talking and laughing, suddenly a family rushed in in a panic, panting and said: "There is a father-in-law in the palace who has announced the decree, and the Hou Ye told you to go to the front hall quickly......"

These people were accustomed to seeing the holy decree, and they did not panic, they got up one after another, and said goodbye to Mei Changsu first.

"No...... It's not ......," the courtyard said urgently, "mainly Mr. Su...... Mr. Su went to receive the order......"

"Me?" Mei Changsu was stunned, but he couldn't ask anything when he wanted to ask about the courtyard, so he also got up and changed his clothes and came to the front hall with everyone.

The eunuch standing in front of the hall did not hold the holy decree in his hand, but after everyone knelt down and saluted, he shook his bow and said sharply: "The holy oracle, summon Su Zhe to enter the palace tomorrow morning to face the saint, and I will do this." ”

Everyone got up in gratitude, and a few young people guessed that it must be the Nihuang County Lord who reported to the emperor, and they were not surprised, but the eldest princess of Liyang was not there at all tonight, so only Xie Yu, the Marquis of Ningguo, was surprised. He has always been immersed in government affairs and does not ask about idle matters, so he didn't pay too much attention to this Xuelu guest, and naturally he didn't understand how His Majesty the Emperor suddenly remembered to summon a Jianghu person, but it would be a bit rude to ask this truth, so he thought about it and said very politely: "Mr. Su will enter the palace tomorrow, do you know what His Majesty is for?" Ben Hou can also make some preparations for Mr. in advance. ”

Mei Changsu understood what he meant, and said lightly: "Su has no talent, only a little eyesight is loved by others." The day before yesterday, the county lord Meng Nihuang invited her to preside over the literary examination, and I think His Majesty summoned her for most likely for this. ”

Although Xie Yu was stunned for a moment, he didn't have anything to make a fuss about when he thought of Jiang Zuo Meilang's fame, so he was relieved at the moment, and after a little courtesy, he went back to the backyard.

Early the next morning, there was a carriage and horse from King Mu's mansion to pick him up, which confirmed everyone's speculation. Although several noble sons have prominent statuses, the palace is not a vegetable market after all, and they can't go together if they want to, so despite the worry and curiosity, after all, only Mei Changsu got into the car alone, and he also threw an errand to Xiao Jingrui - to take care of Feiliu.

The car traveled to the outside of the palace and changed into a small sedan chair in Qingluo, Mei Changsu felt that his mind was a little agitated, and he hurriedly closed his eyes and meditated, restoring the clarity of the spiritual platform. Entered the Zhengyi Gate, got off the sedan chair and walked, looking at the route, it should be to go to the Wuying Palace. As soon as I arrived at the corner of the temple, I happened to meet another group of people turning out of the side corridor.

The young man among them, the robe of the Dragon King, is as rich as jade, slightly immature but heroic, staring at Mei Changsu up and down from a distance, full of curiosity, seeing him look back, he immediately burst into a smile, his expression is very friendly, just like the brother-in-law saw his new brother-in-law for the first time, which made Mei Changsu cry and laugh, but in a blink of an eye, he saw the smile of the lord of Nihuang County, and knew that this southern handsome woman must have done it on purpose.

"Mr. Su looks very good today," the Nihuang County Lord walked over with a leisurely gait, "Come and get to know, this is the younger brother." ”

"See Lord Mu below."

Mu Qing hurriedly stretched out his hand to hold it. Usually everyone thinks he is young, and when he is called, he is called "Mu Xiaowangye", Mei Changsu went to a small character, which made him very happy, not to mention that he was the person his sister liked, how dare he take a shelf in front of her, he was already full of smiles: "The name of Mr., I have heard of it for a long time, and when I see it today, it is really extraordinary." ”

Mei Changsu smiled bitterly and said, "The disabled body, why should it be praised." ”

"Yo, King Jing has also arrived?" The Nihuang County Lord said suddenly.

Mei Changsu turned around and saw that it was Xiao Jingyan, the king of Jing, who strode over, and as soon as the two made slight eye contact, they slid away from each other.

"For the sake of Nihuang's thin noodles, I delayed King Jing's time." The Nihuang County Lord smiled, listening to the meaning of her words, it seemed that King Jing was also invited by her.

Mei Changsu looked at the two people standing side by side, the man was majestic and handsome, faintly with the momentum of a dragon and tiger, and the woman was heroic, like a fierce feather and a colorful phoenix, her eyes couldn't help but condense slightly, and her heart moved.

King Jing is not a person of many words, he only said politely, and then stood silently.

"Are you going to wait for someone here?" Mei Changsu asked.

"I don't need it, look, it's all here." The Nihuang County Lord smiled, "These two are acting in unison." ”

Mei Changsu didn't need to look back to know who she was talking about. Sure enough, in just an instant, I heard the laughter of the prince and King Yu one after another, as if he was pretending to be magnanimous and graceful, and greeted everyone at the foot of the hall kindly.

These two are noble, and everyone stepped forward to salute. A few days ago, King Yu won the emperor's favor because of his plan to offer a challenge, so when he saw Mei Changsu at this moment, he was naturally dazzled. Although the prince was unhappy in his heart, he also knew that Su Zhe was not to blame, he only blamed himself for not having eyes and ears by his side, and of course he had to show that he had no trouble. Mei Changsu chatted with them on the one hand, and on the other hand, he had to take care of not snubbing the Nihuang County Lord and Mu Qing, who were actually long-sleeved and good at dancing, covering all aspects, Xiao Jingyan watched coldly from the side, and his eyes couldn't help but show disgust.

Several people will gather and enter the temple at the same time. The room has already been prepared with wine, food, fruits and vegetables, and a banquet has been arranged. Because the emperor had not arrived, Yili could not sit at the table, so everyone stood in twos and threes and chatted casually.

In order to compete, the prince and King Yu didn't want to let each other and Mei Changsu be alone, so the three of them gathered together instead. Mu Qing has always admired King Jing's military exploits, and felt that men should talk about iron-blooded topics, so he asked Xiao Jingyan for advice on military affairs. The Nihuang County Lord listened here for a while, and chatted for a while, but it was the most relaxed.

About a quarter of an hour later, the golden chime outside the hall sounded softly, and the celebrant shouted, "The emperor has arrived—"

The hall was suddenly quiet, everyone stood according to the etiquette, but Mei Changsu retreated to the corner, and waited for the yellow-robed figure to sit down in the hall, and then followed everyone to march the mountain and call the salute.

Emperor Daliang has passed the age of the sixtieth year, his temples are white, and his face is wrinkled, but his action momentum is still majestic, and there is no old age. After descending to Pingping, his gaze naturally fell on Mei Changsu who was farthest away.

For His Majesty the Emperor of the Ninety-Five Supreme, what Jiangzuo League Sect Master, what Jianghu No. 1 Gang, are all things that are too far away from the noble temple, and the reason why he is interested in Mei Changsu is just because he has the same misunderstanding as Mu Qing, thinking that he must be the person secretly chosen by the Nihuang County Lord.

At first glance, this person has a delicate face, elegant temperament, and no shy demeanor, no wonder the county lord likes it.

At second glance, the face is too pale, and the body is thin under the light fur, I am afraid that it is not a blessed person, and there is a slight sense of inadequacy.

At the third glance, those eyes were quiet and waveless, like clear and deep, although they hung silently, like meditation, but the aura was compelling.

Emperor Liang stroked his gray beard, nodded secretly, and called out, "Su Zhe." ”

"The grass people are here."

"The county lord recommended you to me, saying that you are a champion, and the prince and the king also praise you. I have three articles on the current here, and it seems to you that the better one is the one that points me out. ”

"The grass people obey."

Mei Changsu took the article from the hand of the chamberlain, read it hastily almost at a glance, and said: "Back to Your Majesty, "On the Governance of the Center" is the best. ”

"Oh, how so?"

"This article has the temperament of the emperor, how dare the grass people comment?"

Emperor Liang looked up to the sky and laughed, his face was happy, and he praised: "Sure enough, I have eyesight." The county lord's literary test will be entrusted to you. Not only to serve the imperial court, although he has no position, he should also have the respect of a guest, and he no longer needs to call himself a grass people. ”

Mei Changsu groaned slightly, and said, "The minister obeys the order." These three words were in a cold tone, as if they did not take this grace to heart, but only fulfilled the etiquette.

"Come, under the seat of the county lord, set up a seat with Mr. Su."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Mei Changsu saluted and sat down, and the county lord immediately smiled at him, causing everyone in the hall to show an expression of "so it is".

At this time, Meng Zhi, the commander of the forbidden army, appeared at the door of the palace, he was a close minister in front of the car, and he did not need to be reported, he went straight to the palace, and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the envoys of the two countries of Dayu and Beiyan and the ten shortlisted winners have entered the palace and are waiting for the decree outside the palace. ”

Although Mei Changsu had already gotten the news that today's banquet was not just to meet him, but more importantly, to examine the candidates for the county horse in advance, but it was not until this moment that he was sure that it was correct, and he was naturally slightly happy in his chest.

While he was groaning, Emperor Liang had issued an order to announce it. Meng Zhi turned around, and at the moment when his eyes slidied, he nodded lightly to Mei Changsu imperceptibly.

Knowing that his actions were smooth, Mei Changsu's heart was slightly relieved, but his face was still unremarkable, and he sat peacefully. After a while, the official of the Yellow Gate reported that Princess Jingning had arrived, Emperor Liang smiled, and immediately asked after the youngest daughter came in: "Ning'er, you were making a fuss about coming to the banquet yesterday, why are you late today?" ”

Princess Jingning's eyebrows were tightly locked, her forehead was gloomy, and her face was extremely depressed. ”

"You're a cat. But because I didn't catch it, I'm not happy? ”

Princess Jingning pondered silently for a long time, and Fang said in a low voice: "No...... The daughter chased the cat, and accidentally went to the secluded court, and saw that the people there were miserable and miserable, so she felt a little unbearable......"

Hearing her mention the Youting Court, King Jing's heart trembled, and he glanced at Mei Changsu quickly, but only saw that he looked calm, as if he hadn't heard it at all.

Emperor Liang's face was slightly gloomy, and he scolded: "As a princess, how can you go to that kind of place?" Besides, all the sinners in the court are sinners, and it is appropriate to suffer from hard labor, and there is no need to be so compassionate. ”

"Father's lesson." Princess Jingning bowed her head and said, "It's just that there are underage children in there, weak and pitiful." The daughter thought what kind of sin could they have at such a young age......"

"No need to say more!" Emperor Liang snorted, "I really spoil you, and I don't look at any occasion, what are you doing mentioning those sinners?" Take a seat, the envoys are coming in, you must always remember the identity of the princess, and look at your sister Nihuang, how dignified and magnanimous you are......"

"Your Majesty has won the prize," the Nihuang County Lord immediately smiled, "Jing Ning is a pampered little princess, if it is really like a bloody battle like Nihuang, Your Majesty will be reluctant." ”

Emperor Liang's eyes showed a look of kindness, and he said, "How can I be willing to work so hard for you? This time, Qing'er has inherited the knighthood, as long as I choose a good son-in-law for you, I will rest assured. ”

"Your Majesty is deeply gracious, don't say that Nihuang feels tears in his heart, even if his father is under the spring, he must also feel that the emperor's favor is difficult to repay." The lord of Nihuang County has been in charge of Yunnan for many years, and naturally he does not just rely on his heroism, even this ordinary word of gratitude is very sincere and beautiful by her.

Emperor Liang smiled gently. At this time, the envoys of Dayu Beiyan had already gone to the palace with the festival and returned to their seats. Then came the ten finalists, all dressed in different costumes, some with a look of confusion and anxiety, apparently summoned early in the morning, without any preparation at all.

In contrast, Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin, who were accustomed to entering the palace, were of course much more relaxed, as soon as they entered, they wandered around the hall, and after finding Mei Changsu, although they didn't dare to say hello, they all smiled at him.