In September, the Biling Academy in Kyoto and other local academies began a large-scale selection process. Mu Yunge was highly recommended by many gentlemen of Jinling Biling Academy and successfully entered the list of next year's spring examination.

Chen Shuhan was not in good health, and the Chen family didn't want her to participate in this election, but they couldn't persuade her, so they had to agree. She had no intention of entering the officialdom, but when Mu Yunge and Lu Lingxuan learned to ride and shoot, she couldn't participate, and she fought side by side with her friends, so she inevitably felt regretful, and she couldn't give up saying anything this time. Being able to accompany her best friend to that hall is the end for her.

Because Chen Shuhan has to do a good job, she and Mu Yunge have really worked hard, and the two often meet to read books together, study current affairs, and make every effort to cope with the spring exam next year.

The reform of the spring examination naturally aroused the interest of the whole world's scholars, and everyone craned their necks, waiting to see this unprecedented examination.

Chen Shuhan wants to participate, Liu Fufeng looks up to her all day long, of course, he has to accompany the girl he likes to the same examination room, and while going to the pharmacy to watch the house, he also begins to read those books that he doesn't like to read.

The two of them were united, Mu Yunge and Wei Shi were a lot of relief, and waited for this exam attentively.

In the blink of an eye, Chinese New Year's Eve is coming.

On the twenty-ninth day, the Mu family was cleaned up by the girls and mothers-in-law, and it was completely cleaned inside and out. Early in the morning, Mu Yunge personally went to the camp in Kyoto to pick up Mu Jinran and return home. Mu Jinran is darker than last time, with a smile on her little face, less pink and cute than before, and more sunny and cheerful.

As soon as he saw Mu Yunge, he was sincerely happy, and ran over from afar: "Sister! ”

"Jinran, what are you doing?" Mu Yunge saw him choosing weapons decently just now, and when he ran to his side, he pulled the person to his side and wiped his forehead with a handkerchief.

Nangong Jin smiled on the side: "What about choosing weapons?" What are you going to use? ”

Mu Jinran said: "Sister, today is the twenty-nineth, according to the rules of the barracks, our group of child soldiers have to compete in martial arts, and only after winning can they go home for the New Year." I've just been over there choosing a weapon to use for a jousting later. As he spoke, he looked at Nangong Jin again: "Back to the county lord, I plan to use a spear." ”

"I thought that you children of rich and noble families like to use some knives and swords, you can pretend to be handsome if you have nothing to do, and it is more stylish to play a hero to save beauty or something." Nangong Jin sneered.

Mu Yunge sneered beside her, Nangong Jin said that there are rich and noble people, but there are only those princes who are richer than her background in the world!

Mu Jinran straightened his waist and said in a similar manner: "Those who play with swords and swords are all fists and embroidered legs, I want to go to the battlefield to protect my family and defend the country, so I don't want those!" ”

"Okay, ambitious, I love it!" Nangong Jin was unexpected, and was immediately impressed by the nine-year-old doll in front of him, and patted him on the shoulder: "I'll try to perform well later, if you win, after the beginning of spring, I will transfer you to be my personal soldier, okay?" ”

"Yes!" Mu Jinran saluted mischievously and stood upright.

But in the blink of an eye, his demeanor changed, and then his title changed: "Sister, Sister Nangong, I'm going to compete in martial arts, you must come to see me!" ”

Nangong Jin and Mu Yunge glanced at each other and laughed, Mu Yunge nodded, very pleased with his brother's confidence and transformation: "Okay, you have to behave well, don't let my sister down." ”

Mu Jinran nodded heavily, the horn of the battlefield sounded over there, and many people sat around the martial arts arena, smiling and waiting to see these children compete in martial arts. Some generals came out of the child soldiers, recalling the joy and tempering of their childhood, and their eyes showed a look of nostalgia. However, the people on the battlefield are not hypocritical, everyone is noisy, and after a while, they are shouting to bet on which child will be the ultimate winner.

Nangong Jin and Mu Yunge listened interestingly, and also walked over to watch them play.

"I'm optimistic about Chen Hao, that kid is strong and strong, and other children can't beat him!" One of the lieutenants howled loudly.

The young man next to him was unconvinced: "Chen Hao can't do it, he has a body of flesh and embroidered pillows, which is useless." I bet on Bai Huanhu! He's the oldest, and he's got muscles! ”

Mu Yunge turned around Nangong Jin next to him: "That little fat man is Chen Hao, right?" Is that tall man called Bai Huanhu? ”

"yes." Nangong Jin was in a good mood and said with a smile: "These two children came to the barracks last year, and your family Jinran is very diligent, but against them, it is estimated that they still can't win." ”

"I don't believe it." Mu Yunge pursed his lips, tilted his head and looked at the generals around him, everyone was betting one after another, but no one bet to buy Mu Jinran to win. Mu Jinran was a small and thin among these children, and he looked like he had been eliminated, if it weren't for Mu Yunge knowing that he had followed Tang Linyi to learn martial arts for a long time, most of them would have lost confidence in him.

But even if you don't have confidence, how can you sit back and watch your brother be so disregarded?

Mu Yunge listened to it for a while, and when she saw that no one still bought Mu Jinran to win, she felt a little uncomfortable, and stepped forward and asked, "How much does it cost to buy Mu Jinran to win?" ”

"That little guy of the Mu family! He's just here, he's too young to win. Well...... What do you think of one to ten? Nangong Jin's left forward Jia Yu said.

Mu Yunge smiled slightly, touched the silver in her arms, and brought out the silver to buy gadgets for Mu Jinran, she touched it out without thinking about it, and put it on the table: "Five hundred taels of silver, I will buy Mu Jinran and win!" Ten to one, which of you dares to bet with me? ”

"Miss Mu, although Jinran is your younger brother, don't blame the brothers for not giving face, he really can't win." Jia Yu laughed, put the silver handed over by Mu Yunge in front of him, pressed the small stone, and touched a small stack of silver from his arms: "I'll bet with you!" ”

Mu Yunge helped Nangong Jin to settle her grievances, these generals all knew about it, and they respected her very much on weekdays. When the New Year arrives, everyone is happy in their hearts, and naturally they can't help but feel close.

As soon as Jia Yu started, someone immediately followed the bet, and after a while, there was a small pile of money in front of him.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan, who was beside Nangong Jin, also touched a stack of silver, and followed Mu Yunge to make a bet: "Only Miss Mu alone buys the Mu family's son to win, it's too lonely." Miss Mu, I'll accompany you to make this bet. ”

Mu Yunge said with a smile: "Since you bet with me, then all the wins belong to me?" ”

"Okay, it's time to make a New Year's gift for Miss!" Liu Yuan is the most grateful to her among these generals, not to mention the money that has not yet arrived, he is willing to give it to him.

While a few people were talking, the children in the competition had all selected their weapons and stood opposite to wait for the start of the competition. Nangong Jin presided over the overall situation, shouted loudly, and the voice was strong, and the people around him all quieted down. She cleared her throat, explained the rules of the competition, and sat on the main stage and began to watch the competition.

The children were divided into nearly 50 groups, four groups competed together, and the winner was determined before the second round of the showdown, and more than 23 children were selected to go home for the New Year this year.

These twenty-three children compete in pairs, and the final winner has other rewards, which is the highlight of every year.

Last year, the Kyoto camp was not Nangong Jin in charge, but now Cao Zhige, who is leading the army in the south, General Cao is famous for his kindness to the children's army, and the prize prepared last year is a hardwood strong bow, as well as a special soft armor, which is light and thin and can prevent accidental stabbing. Last year's competition, these generals still remember it vividly.

Jia Yu's optimistic Bai Huanhu is the child who won the prize last year, and with the last victory, he is so sure.

Soon, the twenty-three children who could go home for the New Year were decided, and Mu Jinran was among them.

Jia Yu pointed at Mu Jinran with a smile and asked the sergeant beside him: "Yo, the son of the Mu family is not bad, he has come out, who is against him!" ”

The man said, Jia Yu shook his head: "It's all weak, no wonder, he will definitely be eliminated in the next game." ”

He shook his head again and turned his attention to the others.

Soon, Mu Jinran came on the field, the child he duel with was two years older than him, and he was a little taller, Mu Yunge This was the first time he had seen Mu Jinran duel with someone, twisting his handkerchief, slightly nervous, but not worried.

Mu Jinran clenched his hands into fists, and the steps under his feet stepped on another set of light body kung fu taught by Tang Linyi, and in a few moves, the person arrived in front of the opponent.

The opponent was also quick to react, dodging his attack and jumping to the side.

Mu Jinran missed the blow and immediately adjusted his strategy and turned to attack the opponent. After a short time, the opponent was thrown to the ground by him, and he pressed the opponent hard and won easily.

This victory was beautiful, and Jia Yu and the others couldn't do it if they didn't notice him.

Liu Yuan laughed sullenly: "Jinran has made great progress, it's only been a few days, and Yang Ruqiang can't beat him." ”

"No matter how powerful you are, you can't beat Chen Hao." Jia Yu was not convinced: "Don't talk about Bai Huanhu!" ”

It's really Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived, Mu Jinran won this game, and soon entered the ten-person duel, and his opponent was Chen Hao.

Mu Yunge laughed out loud when he saw Chen Hao's chubby hand: "He is practicing hard kung fu, and he can't beat Jinran." ”

Nangong nodded, deeply impressed.

Sure enough, the two fought for a while, and Mu Jinran tossed Chen Hao out of breath by relying on his kung fu, and won this victory without much effort. Suddenly, someone sighed in disappointment, looking at the silver ticket in front of Jia Yu who had no chance with him, and his silver ticket rolled into the pile of silver tickets, all with melancholy on his face.

Because there is one less child in the duel, there is a bye, and Mu Jinran happens to have a bye, waiting directly for the final competition.

Mu Yunge pulled Mu Jinran aside, rubbed his arm for him, and asked softly, "Aren't you tired after fighting for so long?" ”

"What a degree! When Mr. Tang took me to practice martial arts, it was more difficult than this, and besides, in the barracks, I also fought all day long, so I was not tired! Mu Jinran looked up proudly.

Mu Yunge pinched his face and patted him on the shoulder: "Get ready, it's your turn, he seems to be the strongest!" ”

The next one to fight against Mu Jinran was really the Bai Huanhu who was favored by everyone!

Mu Jinran was not nervous, and nodded heavily: "Sister, wait for me to win you a New Year's gift!" With that, he returned Mu Yunge's handkerchief to her, and walked on the field with his legs.