"Ye Gang Master! Congratulations! ”

"Master Ye, the family is blessed, it stretches for a long time! Congratulations! ”

"Brother Ye, you have done a big thing quietly, it is worthy of you, amazing!"

Different titles, different words, and different smiling faces have jointly supported the Ye family's joyful and full of friends today.

Ye Wenhe personally stood at the door to greet the guests, smiling, making people not see any apprehension and nervousness in their hearts.

And Yu Zonggu of the Yu family sat in the middle of the hall, chatting and laughing with Xia Jingyun, Bai Yunbian and others.

People kept entering the hall, but they all moved to their own places under the guidance of the acquaintance.

Occasionally, there are those who are bold, in the spirit of mixing their faces and fighting with each other, and come up to say hello, but if they fail to come up with a reasonable reason, most of them can only add to the joke.

And the people who are qualified to sit down on the chair in the middle are also known in their own hearts, and most of them are acquaintances, and they join the conversation with laughter and laughter.

Everyone laughed and laughed, and bursts of hearty laughter came out, as if this was a family banquet hall, and there was no undercurrent surging between the top forces in Longshou Prefecture under the surface of the water.

"The second master of the Hu family has arrived!"

There was a roll call outside, and everyone in the hall turned their heads, and after a while, they saw a middle-aged man walking in with a spring breeze.

He bowed to Xia Jingyun first, not afraid at all, and even a little arrogant.

Xia Jingyun smiled, let you go, you dare to come back, it seems that you want to learn from your own family Hu Hansan.

And not long after, another roll call sounded outside, "The second master of the Xiao family has arrived!" ”

Xia Jingyun didn't have any change on his face when he heard this, but his heart moved slightly.

The eldest sister of the Xiao family is the first queen, and now Xiao Fengshan, who supports the façade, is the third, and the second Xiao Fenglin is now a rich idler.

He originally thought that Xiao Fengshan would send a subordinate of his own to come, but he didn't expect to send his second brother.

Although he can't find any fault in his status, and he has enough respect for the Ye family, what does Xiao Fengshan think?

Don't you think it's a cause for concern?

Xia Jingyun pondered quietly, and Xiao Fenglin, who walked in, was indeed very in line with the style of a rich idler, wearing gold and jade, and when he walked in, he first saluted Xia Jingyun, and then happily bowed to everyone, feeling like he had come to inspect the industry.

As he sat down, Xia Jingyun silently glanced at the people in the room, except for those ordinary officials who didn't care too much, the representatives of the main family forces in the second and third echelons of Longshou Prefecture came, and the head of the family himself and the representatives of the head of the family were probably half open.

The other three of the four major families also sent representatives of great weight.

These people may not be the most direct source of trouble today.

Just like those big names in the Zhongjing court, they usually don't go out to bite in person, but each release the hounds and beasts they raise, faithfully carry out their orders, and then at the critical moment of victory or defeat, Yun lightly presses their key chips.

Xia Jingyun's eyes looked to the side, and right next to them, there were several rows of chairs, and there were many scholars and Confucians.

Xia Jingyun is very familiar with the Confucian shirts on their bodies, and Xia Jingyun is also familiar with their crowd.

In this crowd, there are gentlemen, innocent, hot-blooded, and innocent, but there are also flies, dogs, deceit, and smelly.

For some, their knowledge is the basis for them to help the people and govern the country.

For others, the teachings and teachings of the sages are the sharp teeth of their vanisers who chase fame and fortune.

Xia Jingyun retracted his gaze lightly, and let's see how they will toss this farce.

Everyone has arrived, and the time has come for the ceremony.

Ye Wenhe also led his son Ye Mingfeng out, first glanced at Xia Jingyun silently, Xia Jingyun nodded slightly, and he took his son and Yu Zonggu to the middle of the hall together, and the three of them faced everyone together.

Ye Wenhe stood in the middle of the three, cleared his throat, and said loudly: "Everyone! ”

The hall fell silent, and all eyes were on him.

"Dog Mingfeng, since childhood, like to read poetry and books, diligent study, over the years have also gained, now thanks to the family blue eyes, willing to accept it into the family academy, become the family lineage of the lineage, this is the great fortune of the dog, but also my Ye family events, can get your congratulations, grateful!"

Yu Zonggu also continued: "The Yu family is established by literature, and the family is passed on by books, and it is also the responsibility of passing on the teachings of the saints in all directions. The Ye family has a son, keen and studious, when Jiaqi line and strong ambition, so it is included in the door wall of the academy, I hope that he will study diligently in the future, inherit the sages, and promote literature and broadness! ”

Ye Wenhe took a step back and gave up the place to Yu Zonggu and his son.

The master of ceremonies shouted loudly: "Bow to the teacher!" ”

Ye Wenhe and Yu Zonggu all had calm smiles on their faces, but their hearts were full of nervousness.

This is the most critical moment, and if the other side wants to stop it, now is the last chance.

And the world is often like this, what you are afraid of comes, if nothing else, accidents will come.

A voice suddenly sounded, "Wait! ”

Then a young man stood up and said loudly: "The head of the Ye family said that Brother Ye studied hard and was dedicated to learning, how did I hear that Brother Ye lingered in the flowers every day, from Longshouzhou City to Huai'an County, and then to this Chuning County, everywhere is his friend?" Is it really learning that he is bent on? ”

There was a commotion from those participants who didn't know the inside story.

They were shocked, surprised that how could anyone dare to spread wild on such an occasion as the Ye family, and even more surprised that they chose to openly question it in such a large public, were they not afraid of offending the Ye family to death?

And these real magnates sitting in the middle have playful smiles on their faces, as if they had long expected this to happen.

But that wasn't the end of it, and then another young scholar stood up, "There are also doubts below." Mr. Yu said, this Ye Gongzi is sensitive and studious, so he is included in the door wall, but there are many people who study hard in this world, what kind of works does this Ye Gongzi have, what is the famous article, can allow the Yu family to directly bypass the examination of the academy, accept it and list it as a descendant? ”

Someone started, and the voice of opposition became as direct as if it had been planned for a long time, "The Yu family accepts apprentices, why don't you accept them in the family academy, but come to the Ye family in Chuning County for hundreds of miles?" Did the Yu family take a fancy to Ye Gongzi's talent or the power of the Ye family? How could you do such a self-degrading thing? ”

Ye Mingfeng's eyes widened, he didn't expect that his apprenticeship at home would still attract so much criticism.

He even recognized one of them, one of the people who had humiliated and struck him back then!

And the other party was looking at him with a provocative look, as if he was saying [Don't think about it in your life]!

Ye Mingfeng's body trembled slightly with anger, his teeth clenched, and his fists were quietly clenched in his sleeves.

I have no grievances with you, why do you still refuse to let me go after more than two years?!

"Ridiculous!"

At this time, a person, in line with the yearning for a better life in the future, and also in the spirit of the task promised in advance, stood up and reprimanded in a deep voice, "Today, all the sages have come together to participate in the grand event, and you can hear such vulgar words here, what is your intention!" ”

"Who are you?" The young man in the lead turned his head in disdain, but when he saw the face of the man who stood up, he was stunned.

This one didn't move, and he didn't dare to scare.

"Why did Lord Bai say this?"

Bai Yunbian said coldly: "You said that this Ye Gongzi has been wandering around the flowers recently, and he is not dedicated to learning, who told you that you can't have both?" If you can't have both, how did you get the reputation of a merry and talented man? How many famous scholars in Zhongjing City are not guests of the Qinglou? Even the middle school Sanyuan Xia Daren, that is a person who doesn't spend money to visit the Qinglou, can you say that he is not dedicated to learning and is not talented? You deliberately linked the two in order to slander the Ye family's son, what are your intentions?! ”

The question on the side of the white clouds carried the aura of the first name of the second class of the current department, which made the young man who was still arrogant before snort a few times, and he couldn't reply.

Ye Wenhe quietly breathed a sigh of relief, Ye Mingfeng's eyes were full of gratitude, only Xia Jingyun scolded secretly in his heart: Your uncle, it's obvious that you go to visit the Qinglou every day, but you pulled me out as a shield, don't want face!

Baiyunbian's output hadn't stopped, and then he pointed to another person, "And you, ask Ye Gongzi what ability he can be valued by the Yu family and accepted as a successor, can that person tell you?" Which big family, high-ranking officials and magnates don't have their own selection criteria, the art of knowing people, that's all people's secrets, why tell you? And this is a separate apprenticeship, and it is not a public examination selection, which one is important to people, can I tell you? At the beginning, Concubine De was in Surabaya Prefecture, how could she recognize people with her eyes and recognize Lord Xia, who had nothing at the time, as her brother-in-law? If you don't understand, you don't understand! By the time you get it, you're such a big guy! ”

Baiyunbian's output hadn't stopped, and then he pointed to another person, "And you, ask Ye Gongzi what ability he can be valued by the Yu family and accepted as a successor, can that person tell you?" Which big family, high-ranking officials and magnates don't have their own selection criteria, the art of knowing people, that's all people's secrets, why tell you? And this is a separate apprenticeship, and it is not a public examination selection, which one is important to people, can I tell you? At the beginning, Concubine De was in Surabaya Prefecture, how could she recognize people with her eyes and recognize Lord Xia, who had nothing at the time, as her brother-in-law? If you don't understand, you don't understand! By the time you get it, you're such a big guy! ”

"And you, what did you say that the Yu family took the initiative to come to the Ye family to accept apprentices, that is, to succumb to the power of the Ye family, and to flattery! How do you have a brain? Do you think that to be a gentleman is to be high, to be proud? Besides, the Yu family is a great Confucian family, although the Ye family is a powerful place, but it is far inferior in the context, do you think the son of the Ye family worships the Yu family, who should be happy and who should celebrate? If the Yu family came to hold this apprenticeship ceremony with great fanfare, it would be really flattering and really embarrassing! ”

Baiyunbian stood tall, glanced around, looked at the few young people who bowed their heads and didn't dare to look at them, and snorted coldly, "You guys one by one, I don't know what you're thinking, you can say these shallow words, and you have to laugh and be generous on such an occasion, and you don't sit down for the official!" ”

A hearty output made the aura of Baiyunbian as high as a green cloud at this moment, and several young people didn't dare to oppose it, so they had to sit down with their heads down.

The Ye family's father and son glanced at him gratefully, and Yu Zonggu also looked at this Chu Ning County Commander, feeling that this person seemed to be more powerful than the rumors.

And the people around began to inquire about the identity of Baiyunbian, and Lord Bai's name started all of a sudden.

Bai Yunbian Zhi sat down proudly, Ye Wenhe breathed a sigh of relief, and motioned the master of ceremonies on the side to hurry up and continue with his eyes.

But before the master of ceremonies could speak, an old voice slowly sounded, "Wait." ”

Everyone followed the prestige, and this time, the noise in the hall was much louder than before.

"Mr. Fund?"

"It's Mr. Fund? I thought he was here to help the Yu family, why should he oppose this matter? ”

"If an old man in the literary world like Mr. Fengde also opposes it, I'm afraid this matter will be difficult?"

"Aren't the Ye family and the Yu family prepared for these things, why did so many things happen on the spot? Wouldn't it be better to know that you had to sneak and worship? ”

"What you said, this kind of thing is not for everyone to witness, and many people will not recognize it in the future."

In the midst of everyone's discussions, an old man stood up and looked at Yu Zonggu, "Yu Wenyan, is this what you mean, or is this what your father means?" ”

Yu Zonggu solemnly bowed to the old man, neither humble nor arrogant, "Mr. Fengde, this is the common meaning of the father and the younger generation, and it is also the collective meaning of the Yu family academy. ”

The old man sighed, "Since ancient times, there need to be rules, the law is not lightly taught, the Tao is not cheaply sold, Yujia Academy is the head of the cultural context of Longshou Prefecture, and it should be the example of the academies of Longshou Prefecture, this Ye family old man has also heard of it, two years ago I wanted to worship in Yujia Academy but couldn't, and then I was depressed, self-abandoned, and wandered around, why now, the Yu family has changed its previous posture, not only to include it in the academy, but also to be listed as the inner door heir, this matter is not in accordance with the rules, nor in line with the etiquette law, it is difficult to convince the public, and I hope that the Yu family will retract this thought, Don't lose the hearts of the state's readers. ”

Yu Zonggu replied: "Mr. Fengde, what you said earlier is true, but it is not true. Two years ago, the academy accepted apprentices, Ye Gongzi was framed, so that he gave up the exam and returned home, although he was depressed in the past two years, he still did not change his yearning for the family college. After learning about this, the father and the younger generation were quite moved, and the younger generation came here in person, compared Ye Gongzi's knowledge, and also quite recognized, so they agreed to include him in the door, in order to praise his desire to learn. I don't know where to start with such a thing? ”

The old man shook his head, "You may be able to say this to others, but you can't get by in front of the old man." There are countless people who are more determined to learn than them, and there are many people who are more talented in poetry and books than them, so why don't you accept those people at home? The old man doesn't want to say more about the things behind this in public, but as the so-called people's hearts have their own justice, the Yu family's status in Shilin in Longshou Prefecture is not easy to come by, and it cannot be lightly destroyed. The old man is for your good, this matter is stopped, we still respect the family, if you insist on going your own way, the old man can also show you his attitude, the old man is resolutely opposed. ”

Everyone opened their mouths slightly, but they didn't expect this old man to be so resolute, and he directly used his status in the literary world to force the Yu family to regret it.

But he is indeed the most senior Confucian in Longshou Prefecture, and if you survive your peers in any circle, the weight of your words will naturally be high, not to mention that this old man does have some ability, and he has a large number of apprentices and grandchildren.

A thought arose in everyone's hearts: the Yu family is difficult to do.

To everyone's surprise, this is not the end of the story.

The second master of the Hu family, one of the four major families of Longshou, smiled slowly: "Since Mr. Fengde has said so, I think it's better to forget about it." ”

He smiled, "The four major families, the Xiao family is in charge, the Hu family has a lot of wealth, the Yu family has a lot of literature, and the Ye family has a lot of support, each with its own duties, and it has nothing to do with each other, how good!" If you have to do this, it will inevitably make people think more, isn't this destroying the rare stable situation in Longshou Prefecture? What are you going to do with us? In my opinion, I will listen to Mr. Fengde, this teacher, don't worship, it's rare for everyone to get together and have a good drink, isn't it good, everyone is happy, isn't it? ”

Don't look at the second master of the Hu family's words as if they were joking, but his status is here, such a person directly and openly says such things, and the signal released is worth thinking about by many people.

So a lot of people echoed it, or don't worship or something like that.

For a while, the whole hall was noisy.

Ye Mingfeng stood in front of everyone, listening to everyone's opposition, and the fists and nails hidden in his sleeves were pinched into the flesh.

He kept his head down, and his face was full of grief and indignation.

He just wants to learn from a teacher and read a book, why is it so difficult?

Two years ago, I was framed and humiliated by those sanctimonious family designs;

Now it is hard to rekindle the flame in my heart, but I have to be accused, speculated, and humiliated by so many people in front of the public.

Born in the Ye family, can't you read and learn literature?

Born in the Ye family, is he destined to be discriminated against by these so-called literary families?

Ye Mingfeng trembled all over, biting his lip tightly, and his emotions were on the verge of collapse.

Ye Wenhe saw his son's strange appearance, but he also saw the movement in the field, the only surviving predecessor of Longshou Prefecture, the Great Confucian, was opposed, the Hu family of the four major families was opposed, and a group of people who followed the coaxing were opposed, this apprenticeship banquet, this choice, can there still be a good result?

If he is hit again, can his son still be able to cheer up?

Thinking of this, he faintly regretted it in his heart.

Yu Zonggu also pursed his lips, the current situation did make him a little difficult to ride a tiger.

He Yu family can not care about the opinions of the Hu family, but he can't care about Shilin's public opinion.

He really didn't expect that those who secretly opposed this matter would be able to invite an old-timer like Mr. Fengde to go out of the mountain.

The reputation of this literary world is not as domineering as the hegemony of official positions, and if it is not handled well, it may really hurt the foundation of the family.

He looked at Xia Jingyun, Lord Xia, can you still move?

Xia Jingyun just sat as if nothing happened, as if it was none of his business.

Just when Zong Gu was puzzled and slightly annoyed, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly sounded, and then Chen Fugui, who was covered in blood, and Ye Hongluan, who was dressed in red, walked in together.

Chen Fugui hugged his fist towards Xia Jingyun and said, "My lord, fortunately, I am not dishonored, the thief has been captured by us!" ”

Xia Jingyun nodded hurriedly, walked over and helped the hands of the two, "It's hard work, the injury is not serious, right?" ”

Both of them shook their heads, "A little skin trauma, it's not in the way." ”

"Then hurry up and go down to bandage and rest, there is something elegant here, it is not good to collide with the guests, and the official will have his own reward afterwards."

The two hugged their fists and left, and before leaving, Ye Hongluan glanced at the eldest brother, with a deep concern in his eyes.

Xia Jingyun turned around and said with a smile: "My subordinates saw a group of thieves in the riverside restaurant outside Huai'an County before, didn't they just go to Huai'an County to catch them all, some small things, you don't need to panic." ”

Saying that, he sat back in his seat, "By the way, Hu Yuanwai, what did you just say?" ”

Hu Dingming felt that there was a needle piercing under his buttocks at this moment, twisted his butt uneasily, wiped the sweat that instantly oopped from his forehead, and said with a dry smile: "In the next. Well, that, grass people, that is, it is rare for everyone to gather together for a grand event, so Mr. Fengde should not spoil everyone's interest! You are really, what does it have to do with you if people take apprentices at home? Isn't it? I think we just raise a glass to congratulate, why bother with it! ”

Everyone was dumbfounded, and looked at the second master of the Hu family who kept wiping his sweat in a daze, do you want to listen to what you are saying?

Are you deaf or stupid?

Ye Wenhe's eyes lit up, he didn't expect the Hu family's opposition to be resolved by Xia Jingyun so easily.

But Yu Zonggu's face was still solemn, and the opposition of the Hu family seemed to be strong and high, but the Yu family didn't care.

But Mr. Fengde, an old man in the literary world, has a clear opposition, but it really makes Yu Zonggu jealous, for fear that if he doesn't handle it well, it will hurt the foundation of the Yu family.

Xia Jingyun, who has never met Mr. Fengde, also has a way to make such a person change his mind?

Thinking like this, he heard another sound of horses' hooves, and then Xia Jingyun actually stood up in person and greeted him outside the gate.

After a while, everyone in the hall saw Xia Jingyun personally holding the arm of a middle-aged man and walking in.

When some people were wondering who this person worthy of Xia Jingyun's personal greeting was, without waiting for Xia Jingyun's introduction, the scholars and literati in the hall got up together, and under the leadership of Yu Zonggu and others, they saluted respectfully to the middle-aged man.

"I've seen Mr. Lifeng."

This middle-aged man is now the Wenkui of Longshou Prefecture, the great Confucian Lu Lifeng!

Recently, the high-intensity code word, the psoas muscles are a little strained, last night on a whim, I did a waist exercise, and then the waist was twisted. I can't stand up, it hurts to sit, I can only half-lie down with the code word, go to the No. 88 technician in the afternoon to take a look, try to keep changing in the past two days, but the amount may be smaller, forgive me.

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