On the fourth day of the eighth month, the next five days will be the triennial imperial examination.

On this day, the weather was very good, Ji Ning finally ended his preparation for the exam for more than half a year, and at the invitation of his friends Tang Jie, Han Yu and others, he rented a painting boat to swim in the Qinhuai River, relax and adjust his state.

In addition to Ji Ning, there are also Xie Tai and Song Rui who participated in this year's autumn exam.

However, on the painting boat, Ji Ning and others drank tea and listened to songs for fun, and never talked about the autumn test.

“…… I hope that people will last a long time, and they will be together for thousands of miles. ”

After the opposite Chun Qi'er Fuqin sang "When is the Bright Moon in Water Tune", Tang Jie, Han Yu and others were intoxicated when they heard it, and applauded for a while, and rewarded Chun Qi'er with an additional ten taels of silver.

It turned out that Tang Xie and others also invited a Chun Er from Tianxianglou to accompany him to play the piano and sing.

At this time, Ji Ning and the others had already listened to a few songs in a row, so after listening to "When is the Bright Moon", Tang Xie and the others sent Chun Qi'er to retreat, and then they drank and chatted.

After Chun Qi'er retreated, Song Rui said with a sigh: "It's still Tianxianglou's Chun Qi'er who sings Brother Ji's "Water Tune Song Head: When Will the Bright Moon Be There" is the best and the most accurate tone, and when Chun Qi'er in other places sings it, it is always inevitable that it will be a little out of tune." ”

"Of course. The score of the new tune of "Water Tune Song Head, When Will the Bright Moon Be There" is not only owned by Brother Ji, but Liu Ru is unique to the girl. Tang Xie said with a smile, "Many Qinglou painting boats sent people to pretend to appreciate Miss Liu playing and singing "When is the Bright Moon", and then secretly wrote down the new tune, but they couldn't write the original tune of the new tune, it was always a little out of tune, and it was a little bit out of tune. ”

Han Yu jokingly said to Ji Ning: "Brother Ji, Tianxianglou makes a lot of money with your lyrics and songs, shouldn't you go to Tianxianglou to share the profits?" ”

Ji Ning shook his head with a faint smile.

"No matter how bad it is, bring your brothers Tianxianglou to enjoy it for free. Especially let Liu Ru is girl play an authentic song for us "When will the bright moon be there". Song Rui said, "Brother Ji, if you have an invitation, Miss Liu must be very happy." ”

Ji Ning took a drink, and then said, "I'm afraid I'm disappointed you." It's been a long time since I've been in touch with Miss Liu Ru, and I don't know if people still remember me. ”

In fact, since he had been studying hard for more than half a year, all his thoughts were on the Four Books and Five Classics, and he had almost forgotten Liu Ru.

That is, when he boarded the painting boat, when the chaser played and sang just now, he remembered Liu Ruyi.

It's a pity that Liu Ru was invited at the beginning, but he didn't respond to the appointment in time, Liu Ru was suspicious, and the relationship was completely cold. Thinking about it now, I can't help but sigh a little.

"That's just as well. You haven't looked for her for most of the year, it's too normal for the relationship to cool down. There are too many people in contact with Chunqi'er on weekdays. Tang Xie was a little regretful and said, "Originally, you are the person who is most likely to become the guest of Liu Ru is girl's entrance to the scene." ”

"Still, it's all worth it for the sake of the lift." Tang Xie said again.

Han Yu, Xie Tai and Song Rui nodded in agreement, deeply agreed.

Because considering that Ji Ning was going to participate in the autumn exam, Tang Xie immediately diverted the topic and chatted about something else.

The river breeze is blowing, chatting with friends casually, tasting fine wine, fragrant tea, snacks and flavored side dishes, and watching the picturesque scenery of the river and the riverside, Ji Ning can be described as relaxed and happy.

Around the time of Shen in the afternoon, they suddenly heard a shout on the river, Ji Ning and the others turned their heads to look along the sound, and saw a tall painting boat floating on the river on the left.

On the deck of the painting boat, there were several Confucian scholars, waving and shouting at them, inviting them to come up and gather.

"Brother Ji, do you want to go up and have some fun?" Tang Xie asked for Ji Ning's opinion.

Ji Ning saw that Tang Xie and the others had the intention of boarding the big painting boat to play, and he didn't care about it, so he said: "Since you are invited, let's go up and have a look." ”

Next, Song Rui went to instruct the boatman to move the painting boat closer to the big painting boat.

After a pillar of incense, Ji Ning and others successfully boarded the big painting boat.

Boarding the deck of the big painting boat, Ji Ning found that there were many scholars gathered on it.

This painting boat was also contracted by a group of scholars to swim in the Qinhuai River to relax.

"Hey, Ji Gongzi is also there!" As Ji Ning boarded the deck, someone recognized Ji Ning and couldn't help but cry out in surprise.

When the other scholars heard this, they fixed their eyes, and sure enough, it was Ji Ning, and they couldn't help but be surprised, causing a commotion.

It's no wonder they were surprised, since last year, after Ling Ning rose like a comet, shining brightly, stirring the entire Jinling City, but within three or four months, Ji Ning disappeared, devoted himself to studying the Four Books and Five Classics, and declined all invitations to parties and banquets.

Now that he suddenly saw Ji Ning on the Qinhuai River, how could he not be surprised?

Recognized by all the scholars and instantly became the focus, Ji Ning calmly bowed his hands to everyone and said: "Ji has seen all the talents. ”

All the scholars politely returned the salute to Ji Ning.

After a polite greeting, Ji Ning, Tang Xie and others were officially introduced into the painting boat.

Entering the painting boat, there is also a large group of scholars inside.

"Brothers, everyone welcomes the arrival of Ji Gongzi, Tang Gongzi, Han Gongzi, Xie Gongzi and Song Gongzi." The scholar who was the leader of the group who picked up Ji Ning and the others on the deck shouted to the people in the painting boat.

As soon as the voice fell, and everyone was about to express a warm welcome, a yin and yang strange sneer sounded first: "It's just a coward who doesn't dare to participate in the imperial examination, what is there to welcome!" ”

The originally warm and joyful atmosphere suddenly fell like late autumn.

Ji Ning looked at the voice, and a disdainful sneer appeared on his face.

That person was not anyone, it was Wu Bei.

However, unlike last year, Wu Bei's originally handsome face had two more scars, and his appearance was broken, and his temperament was much gloomy.

Seeing Wu Bei's broken appearance, Ji Ning immediately guessed that the scars on Wu Bei's face were left by Zhang Linwu's disappearance by Zhang Fu's lynching.

Without waiting for Ji Ning to speak, Tang Xie had already retorted for Ji Ning: "Wu Gongzi, your words are a little biased. Brother Ji has already signed up for the autumn examination in five days, how can he say that he does not dare to participate in the imperial examination? ”

"Really? Congratulations, I finally mustered up the courage to take the first step. Wu Bei said mockingly, "It's a pity that it's actually difficult to live up to the fame." If you don't make the list, you'll be sorry—"

When the other scholars heard this, they couldn't help but turn their heads and ears.

Regarding Ji Ning's participation in this year's autumn exam, it has been discussed in Jinling City for several months.

Because of the intentional guidance of Wu Bei and Qin Feng, coupled with the encouragement of some people who are jealous of Ji Ning, the most mainstream argument in Jinling City about Ji Ning's participation in the autumn examination is that Ji Ning has not participated in the imperial examination, and it is very likely that he will fail the list.

Because of the intentional guidance of Wu Bei and Qin Feng, coupled with the encouragement of some people who are jealous of Ji Ning, the most mainstream argument in Jinling City about Ji Ning's participation in the autumn examination is that Ji Ning has not participated in the imperial examination, and it is very likely that he will fail the list.