Chapter 37 The champion Lang succumbed to Taile Cheng

Because Wang Jie was appointed as Taile Cheng, it was really unexpected by Dafu, so he asked Cen Shen to inquire.

Cen Shen said that this is the meaning of Princess Pingyu.

"What does she mean?" Dafu asked.

Cen Shen said that Taile Cheng is just an idle job, usually responsible for court entertainment or lyrics and composition, and he comes and goes as soon as he is called. According to his speculation, Princess Pingyu's move may be to facilitate her meeting with Wang Jie.

"But that's ruining our plan......"

"That's right, Yumian Langjun originally wanted to arrange for him to enter Zhongshu Province, so that he could draft the holy decree and receive the secret documents of the imperial court." Cen Shen took a sip of tea, "But in my opinion, there are pros and cons to everything, although Taile Mansion is not a power center, it is also deep in the palace, and it is easier to contact Your Majesty and inquire about the news in the palace." ”

"But now Wang Jie is not happy......"

"I can't help him!" Cen Shen suddenly became serious, "If he doesn't act well again, the jade-faced Langjun will really be angry!" ”

"Well, I'll persuade him." Da Fu nodded.

Cen Shen said again: "Also, Li Yunhan didn't hit, but it was also expected; Brother Da can go to Zhiyuan and bring more silver taels to calm his heart. ”

Dafu said that there was no need; This person is indifferent to money, and only likes to drink and write poems, so it is more appropriate to send more fine wine.

Cen Shen listened to it and agreed with his opinion.

After taking a nap, Li Yunhan walked around Zhiyuan, sitting under the flower stand while drinking tea, while admiring the shallow lotus and swimming fish in the pool.

"It's so leisurely," Du Shaoling walked up to him and said with a dark face, "The king of the people has won the champion, you are good, it's like it's okay." ”

Li Yunhan smiled and said: "If you should be in the middle, that is the destiny of heaven, there is nothing to complain about." ”

"What destiny?" Du Shaoling muttered, kicked the flower cat on the side with his foot, and complained, "Although the little brother is the last list of the Ming Classics, he is also willing; But you didn't even enter the door of the exam room, and you were too wronged! ”

At this time, King Jing and Ai Yun arrived outside Zhiyuan, got off the horse, and were about to knock on the door, when they suddenly heard someone in the courtyard talking loudly, as if they were arguing about something, so they fell by the door and eavesdropped.

I only heard Li Yunhan say: "How many times have I said it, it was because I was greedy and drunk." ”

"Then why isn't Wang Jie drunk?"

"He drinks a lot of wine, and he drinks less."

"Needless to say, he must have been a ghost and drunk you."

"Guess!" Li Yunhan was a little impatient, "I didn't go, didn't it fulfill him." ”

"Come on. See him later and see how I clean him up! ”

Li Yunhan patted Shaoling's shoulder, and said in a calm tone: "Congratulations to the little brother, this time I have won the Ming Scripture, and one foot has stepped into the official career; I'll have you in the Hemming Building another day. ”

"Alas, there are more Ming scriptures; If the door is blocked, you still can't be an official. ”

"Forget it, don't complain," Li Yunhan looked up at the sky, and said gently, "The big exam is over, why don't you accompany me to Nine Lotus Peak and relax?" ”

Du Shaoling said that he was not in the mood and would not go!

The two were talking, when they suddenly heard a knock on the courtyard door, and King Jing and Ai Yun entered.

After everyone saw each other, they exchanged pleasantries, and King Jing asked Li Yunhan why he didn't participate in the test?

"Back to His Highness, just because I was greedy and drunk in the next moment, I made a mistake."

"It's okay if it's wrong," King Jing smiled, "This king wants to have a great cause, and he urgently needs a talent like Mr. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness." Li Yunhan paused for a moment, "It's just that I have already said that I just want to be an idle person." ”

"This king doesn't understand this better. Mr. said for a while that he wanted to participate in the scientific examination, and then said that he was an idler, could it be that he wanted to fool the king? ”

"Don't dare. The scientific expedition is purely a slip of the tongue at the next moment, please forgive me. ”

"So, what is the purpose of Mr. entering Beijing this time?" King Jing asked sharply.

"Looking for teachers and friends, appreciating famous mountains and rivers."

"No," King Jing's face was solemn, "Last time in the case of Wang Gong, Mr. was so ruthless, even this king was punished by his father and ordered me to inspect Hexi." ”

"Your Highness, forgive me, the last time we met at Peach Valley Villa was purely by chance."

"Really?" King Jing paced a few steps, turned around, and sneered, "Wang Gong fell, on the surface, Yang Silang made a lot of profits, but in fact, it was the East Palace. ”

"Oh?" Li Yunhan's eyes widened.

"Wang Gong is Limfer's arm; As soon as Wang Gong died, the prince lost a strong opponent, so naturally he benefited. ”

"Your Royal Highness, the sky has eyes, and Wang Gong deserves to commit many unrighteous crimes," Li Yunhan looked indifferent, "For the people of the world, how can it be said that it is for the prince alone!" ”

"Sir is too worried, and this king is just talking casually," King Jing's tone softened, "The king of Japan is going to tour the west tomorrow, and he has come to say goodbye to Mr. ”

"Okay, please go into the humble house for a while." Li Yunhan waved his hand and welcomed King Jing into the living room.

In the afternoon, Emperor Xuan, accompanied by Gao Jun and others, strolled on the shore of Longchi Lake, looking at the spring of the lake with thoughtfulness. It turned out that he was very dissatisfied with Lin Fu's obstruction of Yang Silang's appearance, and he had a fire in his heart but it was not good to attack in front of the ministers. After much consideration, he decided to bypass the court and directly appoint Yang Silang as the prime minister.

Emperor Xuan had made up his mind, so he immediately sent someone to summon Yang Silang and Wu Qi into the palace and announced his will in person.

Gao Jun proclaimed: "Reading Yang Silang's diligence and loyalty, in recognition of his merits, he was immediately appointed as the left minister; The fifth Qi was promoted to the middle of the imperial history because of his meritorious work in solving the case...... Chin this. ”

Yang Silang was very excited when he heard this, and hurriedly knelt down with the fifth Qi to thank him: "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen." ”

The news of Yang Silang's promotion to the left minister quickly reached Chen Yeshuo's ears, and he immediately panicked after hearing it, and hurriedly went to the Yuetang to discuss with Lin Fu.

After listening to Chen Yeshuo's report, Lin Fu couldn't help but be frustrated, and said with a gloomy expression: "The emperor bypassed the court meeting and directly appointed Yang Silang as the prime minister, obviously because he was suspicious of the old man. ”

"But isn't it," Chen Yeshuo's eyes showed a little panic, "That surnamed Yang is the prime minister, how can he let me go!" ”

"What are you afraid of," Lin Fu shook his head slightly, his eyes showing disdain, "Yang Silang is just a short-sighted snob, and he will forget about giving him some sweetness." For now, it is necessary to temporarily rein in the edge, and then hit it again after it reveals its flaws. ”

Chen Yeshuo said that this is the only way to do it now.

Lin Fu paced back and forth in the hall, turned around and said, "The surname Yang is really not a concern; The old man's worries are only the prince. ”

Chen Yeshuo looked puzzled when he heard this: "The prince is weak and has been out of favor for a long time, what big waves can he afford?" ”

"No, you're underestimating him too much. It is said that the prince has been in constant contact with the surnamed Yang recently, and the old man is worried that he will take advantage of Yang Silang's momentum to take advantage of it. ”

"The two of them will join forces ......," Chen Yeshuo muttered.

"Right now, it's just taking advantage of each other. The old man has always acted cautiously, and he doesn't have any tricks to make them criticize, but he is worried about Lord Chen'......"

"I ......"

"Your Excellency is still pretending to be confused." Lin Fu sank his face, stared at him and said, "Have you sold all that batch of relief food?" ”

Chen Yeshuo panicked when he heard this, and said, "This ...... It's going to be done in a few days. ”

"Lord Chen, be careful about capsizing the boat in the long night."

"Yes, Xia Guan understands." Chen Yeshuo replied tremblingly.

After Wang Jie won the champion, he thought that the prince would help him get a decent job in Zhongshu Province, but he didn't expect the decree to come down, but he ordered him to be Taile Cheng, and he was promoted to work as an errand in Taile Department, and it was like falling from the sun into the ice cellar in an instant.

Wang Jie had no choice but to go to the Taile Department. He is indifferent by nature, he doesn't like to stay with a group of musicians all day long, do some music and dance performances, and usher in the send-off, plus he can't get used to Jia Sheng's arrogance and rudeness, and his mood is extremely lost.

Taile Cheng Liqing saw it, comforted and persuaded from time to time, and Wang Jie's mood calmed down a little.

This morning, Wang Jie and Li Qing were talking and working in the office, and Ping Yu entered the room with light steps.

Wang Jie and Li Qing hurriedly saluted and greeted him.

Ping Yu asked Li Qing to go out of the house to avoid it, she had something to say to Wang Jie.

Li Qingnuo said and hurriedly lowered his head and left the house.

Ping Yu smiled and said, "Congratulations to Childe for high school." ”

Wang Jie's face was calm, and he said, "Thank you for the blessing of Your Highness." ”

"Then, how can you repay me?"

"What do you want?"

"Be nice to me," Ping Yuyan smiled, "I can't hide it, I just let you be Taile Cheng to accompany me." ”

Wang Jie suddenly realized after hearing this, thought for a moment, and said: "Please Your Highness respect yourself, this is the office of the Taile Department, or talk less about the personal affairs of the children." ”

"Hey, it's only been a few days since you cocked your tail," Ping Yu raised his eyebrows, "Don't forget, I can let you go up, and I can let you go down!" ”

"You dare to threaten me?"

"What's wrong with it!" Ping Yu glanced at Ning Xin as he spoke, and motioned for her to present an invitation, "Yang Silang will have a banquet tomorrow, you can run for me." ”

"I'm afraid that's not right." Wang Jie hesitated.

"What's wrong?" Ping Yu's tone was a little sad, "Go, now that you have the title of the gold list, it's time to raise your eyebrows in front of the public." ”

Wang Jie took the invitation with an "um" and agreed to her request.

Under the vigorous promotion of Emperor Xuan, Yang Silang finally got his wish and became the left minister.

In order to celebrate his promotion to the left minister, Yang Silang was full of ambition and forgot the lessons of the past, and held a banquet in the mansion to entertain guests from all sides.

Most of the court officials in Beijing went to the Yang Mansion for a banquet with rich wealth and heavy gifts, and even the crown prince and King Jing also sent Fu Guo and Ai Yun to congratulate them respectively.

However, there were still three important officials who were absent, and Lin Fu, Chen Yeshuo, Dai Xixun and others either excused themselves from illness or pretended not to know, and none of them saluted or congratulated. In this regard, Yang Silang was very dissatisfied.

Wang Jie arrived at Yang's Mansion and was arranged by Yang Ke in a corner of the banquet. He sat alone for a while, listening to the chatter of the people around him, and he couldn't help but feel a little lost in his heart.

After three rounds of drinking, Yang Silang walked to the side of the fifth Qi and said in a loud voice: "The fifth adult, congratulations on your promotion to the middle of the imperial history!" ”

Seeing this, Wu Qi hurriedly got up and saluted, and said, "Thank you, my lord, I am grateful!" ”

"Well, that's good," Yang Silang held his head high and smiled proudly at everyone, "As long as you follow Yang, your career is limitless." ”

Everyone nodded and agreed.

Yang Silang slowly walked to Jia Sheng's side again, and said with a smile: "Brother Jia, I heard that you sent last year's Xinke Champion Circle to the Lin Mansion ......."

Jia Sheng shook his body, coughed dryly, and said, "Cough, don't mention it, that's just to make up the number for his hundred chicken feast!" ”

Yang Silang laughed when he heard this: "I'll just say, this old thing can't be bounced for a few days, what kind of cockfighting is it still playing!" ”

"Lord Jia stepped on the right minister's mansion with one foot and stepped on the left minister's mansion with one foot, and both sides could eat." Xian Tong sneered.

Wei Huaibing's face sank after hearing this, and said to Jia Sheng: "Wei, I also remind Brother Jia, you have to keep your eyes open in the future, don't take a wrong step." ”

"That's, that's." Jia Sheng nodded repeatedly.

Yang Silang waved his hand lightly to everyone and said, "Everyone, those who know the times are Junjie. From now on, don't patronize and walk with your head down, there is no direction! ”

"What Lord Yang said is very true," Wei Huaibing complimented, "Your Excellency is like a bright moon in the night, guiding us in the direction of our progress. ”

Everyone present nodded yes when they heard this.

Wang Jie was very disappreciative when he heard this, and muttered on the side: "You are really pitiful, just like those insects who are accustomed to walking at night, and do not want to see the sun, but think that the whole world is pitch black. ”

"Yo, it turned out to be Wang Caizi." Wei Huaibing felt that something was wrong, and glared back at him, "Brother Wang compares us to worms, what about you?" ”

Wang Jie realized that he had made a mistake and was silent.

Yang Silang stepped forward and looked at Wang Jie, and said, "You are ......?"

"Under Taile Cheng - Wang Jie."

"Oh, it turned out to be a frequent visitor to King Hui's Mansion - Wang Legong," Yang Silang looked disdainful, "Let me tell you today how you won the champion?" ”

Wang Jie's face flushed, and he bowed his head and said nothing.

Wei Huaibing said loudly: "As far as Wei knows, this champion was asked for by Princess Pingyu for him." ”

The crowd booed.

"Wang Lecheng, is there such a thing?" Yang Silang asked.

Wang Jie still bowed his head and remained silent.

Yang Silang smiled, raised his head and glanced at everyone: "Everyone, Yang is quite worried about the talent recommended by Princess Pingyu." ”

Someone asked him why he said that?

"Good talent is rare." Yang Silang's expression was solemn, "If the princess is confused by someone and recommends some embroidered pillows, wine bags and rice bags, wouldn't it be blasphemous to the gods and insult the majesty of our court officials." ”

The crowd either laughed or whispered.

Wang Jiedeng's face was blushing, his heart was as painful as a pinprick, and he couldn't wait to find a crack in the ground to get into.

Without waiting for the banquet to end, Wang Jie found an excuse and left the Yang Mansion in a hurry.

Wang Jie returned to the Golden Immortal Temple, and when he saw Princess Pingyu, he angrily reprimanded: "Your Highness ordered me to go to Yangfu to congratulate me, it turned out that he wanted to take the opportunity to trick me!" ”

"Childe misunderstood," Ping Yu poured a glass of medicinal wine and handed it forward with a smile, "I let you go in order to understand my good intentions." ”

"What intentions;" Wang Jie pushed away the wine glass, "In the future, we will go our own way, and no one owes anyone!" ”

Wang Jie said that he wanted to leave, but was stopped by Ping Yu.

"How about getting along, are you so ruthless?"

Wang Jie was stunned and silent.

"Ungrateful!" Ping Yu's face changed suddenly, "If you dare to step out of this room today, I will die to show you." ”

Ping Yu said and took a short blade from the flower stand and put it on his neck, and said, "It's not a pity for me to die, I'm afraid that you can't afford to assassinate the princess." ”

Wang Jie's heart was shocked, and he hurriedly reached out to grab the knife.

Ping Yu refused to lose his hand, broke away, and said: "And your elderly parents, none of them want to live!" ”

Wang Jie couldn't help but feel a chill when he heard this, his body was a little paralyzed, and he begged: "Your Highness, don't, don't ......."

"Say, do you say yes?" Ping Yu asked sharply.

"Your Highness......" Wang Ji saw that the tip of the knife was dripping blood, and he was frightened, and said timidly, "Since it is a matter of pleasure between the two people, why bother to use any knife!" ”

Seeing that the plan succeeded, Ping Yu dropped the knife, stepped forward and stroked him with a flattering smile, and said softly: "I didn't force you...... Isn't it? ”

The medicinal wine worked, and Wang Jie only felt that his whole body was hot and dry, like a fire burning. He forced himself to close his eyes and let her caress them......

Because of Pingyu's hard work, Wang Jie didn't even go to the Taile Department often. He sometimes stayed in Jinxian Temple to accompany Pingyu to the garden, and sometimes accompanied Princess Pingyu to Beijing to enter and leave the prince's mansion and the eunuch's house, and participated in various banquet activities.

The two are like glue, like a pair of lovers immersed in their honeymoon.