In the seventeenth year of Yongzhi, the Ministry of Science and Rites held an examination in the Gongyuan in Dongcheng. The time is February 16.

On 15 February, it rained in the capital. Most of the scholars studied in their respective residences. The people who heard the academy had already arrived in Beijing, and were arranged by the Xianheng Commercial Company to live in an inn in Mingshifang.

The elder brother Sun Liang was dressed in white, and in the upper room on the second floor of the inn, he drank alone by the window, chic and uninhibited.

After all these years, the 26-year-old senior brother Gongsun is still handsome and handsome, and his temperament is as warm as jade. There are 21 people in the current Kewendao Academy. Many of them are his disciples. plus Luo Junzi, who has to retake the exam. A total of 22 people.

The academy system urgently needs to supplement the follow-up strength. The mountain chief didn't want to work for too long, and Senior Brother Jia was trapped in the Son of Heaven and didn't like it, so Zhishi was at home.

"Knock, knock"

There was a knock on the door. Gongsun Liang took the wine glass, didn't look back, and said, "Come in." ”

Those who came in were classmates from the academy, Jia Huan's former roommate, Qin Hongtu, and Orion from the mountains of Jizhou. Dark-skinned and stocky. Kong Wu is powerful. He was able to pass the exam, which was beyond the expectations of his classmates. A very introverted person.

"Senior Brother Gongsun..."

Gongsun Liang turned his head, smiled, and pointed to the chair, "Sit." Is Gong Zhai feeling a little nervous? Will you try, that's it. Just play at a daily level. You see, Luo Junzi is in the three examination rooms. ”

Qin Hongtu smiled innocently and said, "Senior Brother Xie Gongsun enlightened. After a little hesitation, he expressed the worries in his heart, and said, "Ziyu selected the children of the academy to serve in the army some time ago. Liu Yichen, Yi Junjie and others all went to the Western Regions. I actually want to go too. It's just that thinking about becoming a jinshi and then entering the army will help the academy even more. If so, I won't be able to do it..."

He has a little bit of a gain and a loss.

Gongsun Liang smiled slightly, drank wine, and said, "It's good if you have a heart." Whether you hit it or not, Ziyu won't blame you. Everyone has a choice! ”

Qin Hongtu's heart was a little relieved.

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In the room not far from the next door. Ji Cheng, the supernova of the academy, came to Luo Xiangyang's house to visit the door.

Luo Xiangyang still looks like a little fat man, and he is in the study, silently reading books. His level is enough for the Sanding Armor. However, in the fourteenth year of Yongzhi's palace examination, Scholar He did not like him and fell to the second class.

Now, Scholar Ho has left his post. This is a great opportunity for him. He has already met Jia Zheng, the parent of Jia Mansion, and Jia Rong, the head of Ning Guofu. His marriage to Jia Xichun is almost settled. Provided, of course, that he's in high school.

Thinking of that cold, pretty, and delicate girl, the love in his heart, the fiery feelings were difficult to suppress. It's been years.

Ji Cheng didn't want to be disturbed, so he chatted with Luo Junzi for a few words, and then said goodbye and left.

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In Ji Fuzhong, Ji Shichun was in the study, laughing with the maid who took care of him, and said proudly: "Son, I have a high standard, and I must be successful in this department." ”

As long as you are in high school, what beauty can't be married? He didn't have any interest in the concubine in Jiafu. He wants a wife who can help him reach the heights of power in the future.

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In the Zhejiang Guild Hall, Yuyao's son Fu Zhengmeng watched the rain in the wing.

He was 20 years old when his family was wealthy. In a strong province like Zhejiang, it can be regarded as the pride of heaven. However, when I arrived in the capital, I realized how big the world was. I know what is called the frog at the bottom of the well.

What he saw and heard in Jingzhong, power, fame, wealth, these dazzling things, did he want it?

What kind of class and position is he in in this huge capital?

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The imperial examination is a national ceremony for selecting talents. Heroes gather, hundreds of people compete. Everyone is striving for the top, deciding their life's honor and disgrace, path, and destiny.

Most of the people in the Kyoshi had their minds gathered here. Waiting for the new science and technology scholars to come out. Be prepared to cheer them on.

However, what about the turbulent part of the undercurrent? The fate of some people is also at stake. And, including the court pattern for decades to come. Therefore, in addition to Zeng Jin, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who has been selected as the chief examiner, the deputy chief examiner Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi, and the bachelor Wang Lan of the Hanlin Academy. The attention of the princes of the temple is outside.

Since the end of November last year, after the Holy Birthday Festival, the situation has changed dramatically. The king of Jin was cut off, and the king of Chu had the advantage. Since the beginning of the lunar month, the Great Sunday of the King of Chu has frequently spoken out, and there is even more Pravda to cooperate. Jia Huan's prestige in Shilin has plummeted.

However, on the same day, Ji Shilang and Hua University scholars said two sentences after the court meeting. The public opinion situation has changed. The point is not how Jia Huan is. The drunkard doesn't mean to drink! Rather, it lies in the attitude and stance shown by Hua Xiang, Ji Shilang and others. Who supports the king of Chu and who opposes the king of Chu.

This is enough for the princes of the imperial court to make up some pictures, outlines, and situations in their brains.

Everyone, waiting for things to develop further. Han Xiucai moves frequently. It is rumored that he recently hooked up with Princess Yongchang. Eighty percent is to send a beauty to please the Son of Heaven, and then give the King of Chu a good impression.

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The light rain was still falling, and Jia Huan and Pang Ze were talking in the small building in the North Park. At this time, the little servant came up and said at the door: "Third master, Second Master Shen from the Qingguo Mansion is visiting." ”

"Oh?"

Jia Huan was a little surprised, he was not waiting for Shen Qian. He has a good sense of Shen Qian, the second son of Qingguo Gong. When punishing the wealthy businessman Gao in Suzhou on the same day, Chen Yejun and Wei Ruolan had doubts, but Shen Qian was very clear about things and suggested following his train of thought. Afterwards, we chatted a few times in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and had a few drinks.

Shi Yuan sat down for a while. I'll come as soon as I go. Jia Huan said to his friends, went down the pavilion, took the little servant, walked through the corridor, and went to the outer study to see Shen Qian.

Shen Qian was 19 years old at the time, handsome, wearing white arrow sleeves, heroic. After all, he was born in a martial arts family, although he studied literature. But it's a good foundation. Seeing Jia Huan come in, he got up to greet him, bowed his hand, and said with a smile: "I take the liberty to visit, and I hope Brother Jia will not blame." ”

Jia Huan smiled slightly, stretched out his hand to signal Shen Qian to sit down, and asked curiously, "Brother Shen is not at home to study and prepare for the exam, why do you have time to come to me?" ”

Shen Qian sat down, smiled, and said, "If I say that I came to Brother Jia's mansion to ask to see the Shi family, do you believe it?" Shi Yuhua, a peerless celebrity in Beijing, amazed the more than 3,000 scholars who came to Beijing to take the exam. He is no exception. It is reported that the Shi family often came to Jiafu to visit his teacher recently.

The little guys served tea. Jia Huanwan smiled, drank tea, and said, "For this matter, you yourself hand over the post to ask to see her." I can't take care of it. ”

Young people chase stars! Understandable. Shi Yuhua benefited from the fact that the test was held in Beijing, and her current popularity is equivalent to that of the national goddess of later generations.

Shen Qian laughed and said, "Brother Jia really refuses to be accommodating. I thought what Brother Cheng said was false. Ha ha. Zai Zhengse said: "I came today, in fact, there are other things." Brother Jia, Ji Shichun is very unreliable, you have to pay attention to him. I got the exact news that he was unwilling to marry Sister Ling. Just wait for the end of the temple examination, and it will be clear. ”

Jia Huan was slightly stunned, he thought that Shen Qian had come to ask for advice on the imperial examination, but he didn't expect to talk about Tanchun's marriage. After thinking about it, he said in a deep voice: "Brother Shen, thank you." I know. ”

It seems that for the marriage of the third sister, he wants to talk to the political father and Mrs. Wang. The parents on both sides have only just begun to talk. Leave room for repentance. Ji Shilang values political alliances. Marriage is the best, not union, and it will not affect the overall relationship.

This Ji Shichun is very arrogant. With the appearance and talent of the third sister, not marrying is a loss for the Ji family! Some time ago, Aunt Zhao also complained that it was too far to marry to Fujian, and it would be difficult to meet in the future. Then forget it!

Shen Qian sat for a while and then took his leave. After all, he will be in the exam room tomorrow morning. Jia Huan was about to leave, when Qian Huai came in and spread the word: Jia Yun came quietly with Ni Er.

"Well, let's go." Jia Huan nodded lightly and took Qian Huai to the quiet west road of the North Park. He has been waiting for Jia Yun and Ni Er today.

In a secluded wing room on Beiyuan West Road, Jia Huan saw Jia Yun and Ni Er. Jia Yun is dressed in a beautiful gown, with a slender posture, and is a very outstanding child of Jiafu. And Ni Er is a very strong middle-aged man in short clothes.

"Uncle Huan!" Jia Yun saluted, with some sadness on her face.

When Ni Er saw Jia Huan coming in, he couldn't help but want to kneel down, but thinking about what the third master of Huan said to him the last time he saw Jia Huan a few years ago, he straightened his knees again. said: "The villain has seen the third master. ”

Jia Huan smiled kindly, made a gesture, and motioned for the two to sit down, "Sit down." ”

Ni Er was a little nervous in front of Jia Huan, and stammered: "Third master..., I have thought about it." I'm willing to do it. My life should be sold to the third master. Don't blame Second Master Yun, it's me who wants to see Third Master..."

Jia Huan nodded quietly and solemnly promised, "I don't blame him." Ni Er, your wife and children, I will raise them with silver every month, ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives, and allow your son a future as an official. ”

Jia Huan's words, translate: Your wife and I support yourself, and you don't have to worry about it. If this is in troubled times, it is the words of the lord to the dead. And, in peacetime, when Jia Huan said such a thing, what he had to do was terrifying! Ni Er is a dead man.

After getting Jia Huan's face-to-face promise, Ni Er was in a mood, hugged his fists and said: "I believe in the third master." Then he knelt down, kowtowed three times, got up, and walked away without looking back.

Jia Yun's tears flowed down like this.

After all, Ni Er is his neighborhood since childhood. What Ni Er wants is not dangerous. If the government investigates, it is just a crime. But if it is Jinyi Weicha, it must not involve Jiafu, but I am afraid that I will die.

Jia Huan pursed his lips. After Jing Ke and Nie Zheng, there are endless knights. Zhao Keman Hu Ying, Wu Hook Shuang Xueming. "Brother Yun, take care of his family."