In the princess's mansion at night, a bright lamp hung high, dispelling the darkness around them, dozens of sharps wearing armor, patrolling the periphery of the princess's mansion with knives, although there were not too many people walking around the adjacent long street, but these sharps in armor were still meticulously patrolling.

Changle Fang is located in the north of the upper capital, looking at the palace city, and the people who live here are all prominent people, and they are not rich enough to buy a mansion.

The etiquette of the Feng Dynasty is relatively relaxed, and there are not many requirements for the people, but some invisible rules are like an invisible barrier, which is unattainable.

Orchid Garden.

"Do you think Chu Ling will come?"

Huangfu Jingyu stood by the pool and looked at the silent Liucheng Feng, "The invitation card of the princess's mansion is still popular in Shangdu, and everyone who receives the invitation is willing to come to the princess's mansion for a banquet, but this Chu Ling is an outlier, and he doesn't even look at it, if this matter spreads, I don't know what the repercussions will be?" ”

What's the reaction?

I'm afraid that the sons and daughters of the nobles, wealthy families, and powerful people in Shangdu will rush to Chu Ling's wine to find Chu Ling's theory or two.

Liu Chengfeng looked strange, glanced at Huangfu Jingyu, and turned the rosary in his hand, "I don't know if Chu Ling will come to the banquet, after all, Guozijian and the six major academies have sent people to invite him to participate in the admission assessment, and even can choose a Confucian apprentice at will, Chu Ling doesn't care." ”

"Speaking of this, why didn't Duzhaoyan Academy send someone to go to see Chu Ling after drinking?"

Huangfu Jingyu raised her eyebrows slightly, and there were doubts in her words, "Although Jiang Gong's temperament is strange, he is also very talented, like Chu Ling, didn't Jiang Gong want to recruit Chu Ling in?" ”

"I don't know the specifics."

Liu Chengfeng lifted the sleeves of his robe, frowned slightly, and said: "But as far as I know, Chu Ling's poem "Will Enter the Wine, You Don't See" spread all over the capital, and the courtyards, masters, worshippers, and great Confucians of Zhaoyan Academy gathered in Fenghai Pavilion. ”

"That's weird."

Huangfu Jingyu showed a smile, and Chu Ling's appearance appeared in front of him, and unconsciously, this strange person he met by chance in the West City had already begun to stir up the current situation in Shangdu.

It looks like the deep sea, on the surface it looks calm, but in fact the dark tide is turbulent, and no one knows when a surge will be rolled up and what kind of storm will be set off.

Huangfu Jingyu is in charge of the newly established Xuanniao Division, and he knows about some secrets, and Chu Ling, an outsider, is currently in the whirlpool.

"Princess, according to the report from Xuanniao, Gongzi Chu has left the wine and rushed to Changle Fang by car."

Lianxin, who was waiting on the side, immediately walked towards Huangfu Jingyu after learning a piece of news: "Xuanniao came to report the time, Chu Ling just arrived in the area of Shengpingfang......"

"Look at this shelf."

Huangfu Jingyu looked at Liu Chengfeng and said with a smile: "The banquet set up by the princess's mansion is scheduled for three o'clock, and when he arrives at the princess's mansion, I'm afraid that he will step on the point." ”

"Maybe I'm busy drinking."

Liu Chengfeng said calmly.

For banquets of this standard, invitees generally need to arrive in advance, one is to show respect, and the other is to connect with each other, until the banquet officially opens.

Although he didn't know why Huangfu Jingyu wanted to hold a banquet, Chu Ling understood these rules, but Chu Ling didn't plan to go in advance, he didn't like these rules.

"Childe, aren't we going to the banquet?"

In the car, Xiang Ruonan looked puzzled, looked at Chu Ling and asked, "Why did you let the coachman pass through the East Market?" Won't that delay the hour? ”

"I'm going to a feast."

Chu Ling looked at the lively scene outside the window through the car window, and said in a calm tone: "Delay, delay, anyway, it's not us who are in a hurry to beg someone." ”

The crowd outside the car is surging, all kinds of shouting and selling are endless, and there will be some quarrels from time to time, those shops on the street are placed with all kinds of goods, and from time to time people stop to ask, the aroma wafting in the air makes people linger, Chu Ling likes this kind of fireworks in the world very much.

While observing, Chu Ling even saw some foreigners wearing Feng Dynasty costumes, their completely different appearances and skin tones did not attract the slightest attention, and even these foreigners could speak fluent Feng Dynasty official dialect one by one.

The prosperity of the Feng Dynasty made the self-confidence of the people under his rule very strong.

Seeing this scene, Chu Ling had a new understanding of the Feng Dynasty.

This is a prosperous era of magnificent mountains and rivers, vigorous prosperity, and high spirits, with no internal wars and relatively stable frontiers, and it can be described as a lucky thing to live in such an era.

Although the wind dynasty class has been solidified, it is extremely difficult for the bottom group to climb up, but without the trouble of war, it makes many people feel content, after all, once war appears, it represents the advent of the chaotic era of grass and human life, which is the darkest day.

"The people are bitter when they prosper, and the people who are dying are bitter."

Chu Ling's words made Xiang Ruonan show a strange expression, although she didn't know why Chu Ling said this, but it touched her inexplicably.

The hustle and bustle of the East Market gradually drifted away, and the farther he traveled north, the more Chu Ling could feel the invisible barrier, which was also the reason why he was reluctant to come early.

"Young Master Chu, the little one can't go anymore."

The marching carriage stopped, and the carriage groom showed a restrained face, "Kaiyuan Avenue has to go through several checks, and the small ones ......"

"Okay."

Chu Ling leaned out and walked out of the car, "I'm tired of the old brother to unload those jars of wine, the car money, the old brother will go back to the wine and settle the settlement." ”

"Hey, hey."

The chariot groom nodded repeatedly.

Chu Ling jumped out of the car and looked at the brightly lit Kaiyuan Avenue in front of him, which was like a natural hazard, separating the north and the south.

It seems that this uncomfortable feeling, Chu Ling also experienced it when he went to the Shunguo Mansion, compared to the daytime, when night falls, the inventory of Kaiyuan Avenue is much stricter.

"Dada~"

"Suzu~"

At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves mixed with the sound of copper bells rang, and a team of people and horses marched towards Chu Ling's place, Xiang Ruonan saw that the people and horses were walking towards this side, and his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a lot.

"Young Master Chu, please get in the car."

The men in front of this team, Chu Ling felt very familiar, and he always felt that he had seen it somewhere.

"I'm tired."

Chu Ling nodded slightly.

Then under the gaze of everyone, he slowly walked towards the car in front of him, Xiang Ruonan followed Chu Ling nervously, several sharp men turned over and dismounted, picked up the wine jar placed on the ground, turned around and walked towards the car driver, the driver who had been standing didn't even dare to breathe.

"Go home!"

Xiao Zhiyi turned the horse's head and said loudly.

The group went straight to the direction of the princess's mansion, and when they passed through Kaiyuan Avenue, they did not encounter any interrogation or obstruction, and passed without any waves.

Chu Ling, who was sitting in the car, leaned on the cushion, looked at the decoration in the car, and saw Xiang Ruonan sitting nervously with a small face, showing a faint smile.

"Don't be nervous, just treat it as a play."

Chu Ling picked up a plate of pastries and handed them to Xiang Ruonan, "Try these pastries, I'm afraid you can't buy them on the market, take it easy." ”

"Hmm."

Xiang Ruonan's jade cheeks were slightly red, and he lowered his head to take the pastry, and didn't say anything else.

However, the tension in my heart was also slightly relaxed.

It's just that it didn't take long for the tension to surround Xiang Ruonan's heart again, looking at the princess's mansion in front of him, and followed Chu Ling into this mansion, the scenes he saw made Xiang Ruonan's heartbeat faster and faster, a bright light was very dazzling, the soldiers standing on both sides of the wooden corridor made her dare not look directly, the faint fragrance of flowers wafting in the air, through the moon gates, Xiang Ruonan saw countless precious flowers and trees, vivid rockeries, various styles of buildings, and walked close to the tea, Xiang Ruonan walked and found that he was lost.

When I came to a place in the princess's mansion, I saw the lake with silver light, and the moon was very full tonight, Xiang Ruonan was a little overwhelmed.

When he came to Lanyuan, Chu Ling could feel Xiang Ruonan's nervousness, "Just follow me, don't be nervous." ”

"Yes~"

Xiang Ruonan wanted to speak, but found that several people were coming towards him, but he didn't dare to say the words when the words came to his mouth, and walked nervously behind Chu Ling.

"I've seen the third princess, I've seen Brother Liu."

Chu Ling lifted the sleeves of his robe and raised his hand to salute.

"See you again."

Huangfu Jingyu's chin raised slightly, and the phoenix eyes looked at Chu Ling, and then fell on Xiang Ruonan, "This is your newly acquired maidservant?" ”

"It's not."

Chu Ling shook his head and said.

"In Shangdu, if anyone receives an invitation from the princess's mansion, they will come in advance." Huangfu Jingyu continued: "Why aren't you in a hurry? ”

"Maybe Chu is different from them."

Chu Ling smiled lightly: "When Chu came to the princess's mansion for a banquet, he simply went to the banquet without any other purpose. ”

Huangfu Jingyu snorted coldly, turned around and walked towards the Orchid Pavilion Pavilion.

The silent Liu Chengfeng nodded to Chu Ling, and also turned around and walked towards the Lanyuan Pavilion.

Chu Ling didn't care too much about these and followed them.

Orchid Court Pavilion.

Dozens of musicians played music, more than a dozen graceful dancers gathered in the center to perform dances, and Chu Ling, under the guidance of the maids, walked towards a region.

The emperor Jingyu, who was seated, had been observing Chu Ling, and found that Chu Ling, who had been walking all the way, had not stayed on those dancing girls.

"Chu Ling, didn't you wonder why the palace held a banquet before you came?" Chu Ling had just sat down and motioned for Xiang Ruonan to sit beside him, when Huangfu Jingyu's voice sounded.

"Not curious."

Chu Ling lifted the sleeves of his robe, looked at Huangfu Jingyu and said, "The princess set up a banquet, Chu went to the banquet, the banquet is over, and Chu goes back." ”

Huangfu Jingyu: "......"

Chu Ling's attitude made Huangfu Jingyu a little annoyed.

On weekdays in Shangdu, who dares to do this to her?

No!

Only here in Chu Ling, such a state without waves made Huangfu Jingyu very unhappy.

Thinking that Chu Ling had a marriage contract with his best friend, Huangfu Jingyu's mood was even worse.

Not denying.

Chu Ling is indeed talented, but his attitude is too bad.

"Brother Chu, do you know?" Liu Chengfeng picked up the wine and said in a calm tone: "Under your influence, the primary election of the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Club is about to end early. ”

Why is he so hostile to me?

Chu Ling didn't care about what Liu Chengfeng said, but the attitude shown by Liu Chengfeng, Chu Ling was keenly aware that there was nothing wrong.

Compared with when Liu Chengfeng first met, when they met here, Chu Ling could obviously sense Liu Chengfeng's sense of alienation, although it was very light, but Chu Ling could feel it.

Chu Ling felt a little inexplicable.

"What Brother Liu said, Chu doesn't know."

Chu Ling smiled slightly: "These days, Chu Mou has been busy with drinking, and he doesn't know much about what happened in Shangdu. ”

"It's normal that you don't understand."

Huangfu Jing Yu'e frowned slightly: "The day after tomorrow, the other six academies will open a painting boat in the Forgotten Lake Lake, and they will announce their respective primary selections, and the names of the seven leaders of the Forgotten Sorrow Lake Poetry Club will be presented to the Ministry of Rites, Chu Ling, you are really not simple, you actually let the primary election of the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Club be at least seven days earlier!" ”

Chu Ling looked at Huangfu Jingyu, he didn't know what Huangfu Jingyu meant by saying this.

Chu Ling had never cared about the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Club, let alone thought of getting involved.

Chu Ling knew that this was a whirlpool.

It is not normal to let the seven academies of the country Zijian jointly hold a poetry meeting, and the location is still in the Lake of Forgotten Worries.

Even if you compete for the final winner at the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Conference, it must have a purpose.

As for the purpose, Chu Ling didn't know.

However, Chu Ling knew that things were not simple, after all, Zhou Zhang, who was not so big, competed for the final leader, and it was impossible to end it like this.

"Thank you, princess, for the compliment."

Thinking of this, Chu Ling picked up the wine and smiled lightly.

"You think Hongu is complimenting you?"

Huangfu Jingyu's eyes widened, and he asked with questions in his words.

"Isn't it?"

Chu Ling took a sip of wine, looked at Huangfu Jingyu and said, "It seems that Chu is thinking too much." ”

You are a terrible guy.

Looking at Chu Ling's eyes, Huangfu Jingyu clenched her jade hand, she knew that Chu Ling had guessed something, but she just didn't answer her words, this feeling made her very unhappy.

Liu Chengfeng took a sip of Chu Ling's wine, "The wine brewed by Brother Chu is just different. ”

"If Brother Liu likes it, Chu can send a few altars."

Chu Ling put down the wine and said with a smile.

Chu Ling really didn't like this kind of banquet with temptation, in his previous life, he was forced to participate in this kind of occasion because he was helpless, but in this life, Chu Ling didn't want to do this.

Really tired.

He, Huangfu Jingyu and Liu Chengfeng are people from two worlds, so there is no need to be forced together.

Even for the token given by Huangfu Jingyu before, Chu Ling didn't take it seriously, just thinking about taking it out to solve some problems when he was in trouble.

Gentori Division, it's not easy to hear.

This is also the reason why Chu Ling doesn't want to be involved in too much cause and effect with Huangfu Jingyu.

"Chu Ling, this palace will ask you a word, will you participate in the final selection of the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Club?" Huangfu Jingyu calmed down, looked at Chu Ling and said.

"Chu never thought of participating in the Forget Worry Lake Poetry Club."

Facing the gaze of Huangfu Jingyu, Chu Ling said calmly: "Jiang Zhongzi, the great Confucian of Zhaoyan Academy, was designated as the leader of the primary election, and I also asked the princess to give an explanation on this matter, why did the princess sign Chu's name on the poem that Chu sold to the princess?" ”

He really doesn't want to participate?

Hearing Chu Ling's words, Liu Chengfeng's brows furrowed slightly, which seemed to be different from what he thought.