Sure enough, Lu Zhen didn't recognize Xu Yu's words, so he didn't take it seriously, and he also criticized it randomly, and then fell into the falling volume.

Each room recommended the selected papers one after another, and Lu Zhen did not accept bribes, and recommended a few copies indiscriminately.

Jin Youzi and Xiong Wenyuan are both honest and honest people, and they dare not slack off, and they carefully read the papers and find that there are no outstanding talents.

Xiong Wenyuan said to Jin Youzi: "This is the first year of the Holy Emperor's accession to the throne, and it is a matter of great attention to the government and the opposition. I'm afraid that the rolls in each room may be out of sight, and you and I are to blame. All the papers should be transferred to a big search, and then for Dingyuan, what do you think, my lord? ”

Jin Youzi nodded in kindness, and immediately sent a message to each room to submit the scroll.

It happened that something happened to the officials, Lu Zhen hurriedly returned to the yamen to deal with it, and when he left, he told his son-in-law to watch, Zhang He had diarrhea for a while and forgot to instruct, and the officials sent all the rolls.

Jin Youzi took reading glasses and read carefully, and when he saw that a volume was not erased, he said angrily: "Why is this volume not recommended?" It's puzzling to be smeared like this. ”

Flipping through it casually, the mark on it was the second room Lu, he shook his head slightly, and then pulled out the scroll and put it aside. When he saw another test paper, Jin Youzi was angry and shouted, "What is this person who is not Yuan? If there is no search, it is really a talent, why is it criticized and erased? "One look at the imprint, it's the second room again.

At this moment, Jin Youzi knew it, and specially looked for the volume that was criticized, and quickly sneered: "Isn't this the handwriting of Xu Yu, the second son of Duke Xu?" Lu Zhen, Lu Zhen, you are too bold and reckless, unless these test papers are all after the lords, no one will be able to save you. ”

At this time, Jin Youzi thought that Lu Zhen was deliberately blocking the Wu Party, which can be forgiven, although it is unfair to take people. But as the chief examiner, since he has already read the papers, he naturally can't help with his hands. Then he ordered someone to invite Lu Zhen to come over.

The problem is tacit and cannot be clearly stated.

When Lu Zhen came, Xiong Wenyuan deliberately said: "I invited Lord Lu to come to ask for innocence." There are two excellent articles in your house, one has unique insights, why don't you recommend it, and criticize it? If you say that your house is wrong for a while, why is it wrong again and again? ”

According to common sense, Lu Zhen can credibly say that the text has committed a taboo, and it is not easy for literati to find faults? If the boss is not serious. It was prevaricated, even though a historian was sitting in the corner recording the conversation.

I don't want Lu Zhen to be empty in his heart, he has been a dwarf in the official position of a squire all the year round, and in the face of the two important ministers, he was suddenly asked by Xiong Wenyuan, his face was flushed all of a sudden, and he hurriedly arched his hand and said: "It's all about the purpose in person, and there is no one in the volume." ”

Seeing that the answer was not asked, Xiong Wenyuan couldn't help but care. Otherwise, it would be a bully, so he sneered: "These two volumes, if your room can tell the truth that it can't be true, it shows that your Lord Lu has extraordinary eyesight." Far more than us. ”

Saying that, he showed the two volumes to Lu Zhen, and asked the top students of Guozijian, what could be the big mistakes? Lu Zhen was stunned and couldn't speak.

Jin Youzi and Xiong Wenyuan glanced at each other, and their expressions were stern. Lu Zhen's move must have merit, and it definitely does not involve the descendants of Wuxun, otherwise it can be explained in a vague way.

At the same time, Lu Zhen has always been despised by upright ministers. Jin Youzi suddenly changed color and said, "What is your family's intention?" I want to ask for advice, and the official wants to play according to the facts. ”

Lu Zhen was anxious and said, "The lower official forgot about it for a while, let me go back and take a closer look." After saying that, he took the roll and walked out.

Waiting for him to leave, Jin Youzi said in a low voice: "The matter is a personal affair, and he has never forgotten it, how can he forget it?" ”

However, Xiong Wenyuan considered that he was the same year as Lu Zhen and had a good personal relationship, so he frowned and did not speak.

Soon Lu Zhenyang begged his colleagues to help him intercede, Xiong Wenyuan also said a few good words, at first Jin Youzi just didn't agree, and later felt that the Xuande Dynasty opened the course for the first time, and exposing the examiner's favoritism would undoubtedly cause a storm.

Zhu Zhanji is angry, after all, Lu Zhen has worked hard and made great achievements, and he is afraid of being implicated, so he doesn't want to be imprisoned as soon as he ascends the throne.

In this way, Xu Yu's two classmates, one is the first Huiyuan, and the other is the fifth Jinshi, Xu Yu was unexpectedly defeated, just because of his age, someone will definitely jump out to question the court for favoritism, do you want to defend him for him?

Again, Xu Yu is not a genius, he can choose or not, and the article can only be regarded as medium. And the sons and nephews of the Xu family were all defeated without exception, Xu Hao didn't take it seriously, we didn't take the exam well, let's study hard, and continue in the coming year, but Xu Qingtang was very angry, called everyone together, pointed at them and scolded a bloody dog, ordered not to go out for three months, and thought about it behind closed doors at home.

In this way, the next palace test and even the hand-picked top three, the Qujiang banquet on the streets, etc., have nothing to do with the Xu family.

Mu Lanxiang was afraid of being accused of delaying Xu Yu's studies, so she hurriedly hid home.

In the room, Lan Chun said with a smile: "It's ridiculous, some people don't think about themselves, so they come to propose to you." ”

Because of the protection of his father, Xu Yu didn't take the list to heart, and asked with interest: "Which young lady is it?" ”

Lan Chun said: "The daughter of the new Master Shi in Xifu, it is said that this girl is unique. The third master thought it was good, so he came to discuss with our wife and wanted to hire you as a second room. Fortunately, the wife has already made her own opinions, and besides, the lord and the lady are in charge of this matter. ”

"One and the same?" Xu Yu was stunned and said with a smile: "How beautiful is that?" I don't dare to marry a fairy in the sky. But the third master said in person, the wife is afraid that she is going to be embarrassed, right? ”

Yingchun said with a smile: "But isn't it, my wife said that you are still young, you got married too early, and I am afraid that you will share your hard work, so you have to wait until you are lifted, ordered Yuan'er, and got the case, so I will give you a big wedding and a good daughter-in-law." Hehe, the second master is not going to work hard? ”

"Phew!" Xu Yu was unhappy, "If you ask you seriously, you always make fun of me." ”

Yingchun smiled: "Who doesn't be serious? ”

Xu Yu pouted at her, pulled Lan Chun to sit down, and asked, "You can tell me well, how did the wife tell the third master at that time?" ”

"Tempted?" Lan Chun also pouted at him, and said slowly: "What about the wife, first excused herself, and the third master said that such a good girl, what are you waiting for?" Don't regret it in the future, I've seen it all, rare girl. What are you afraid of? Mrs. said that's good, that's it, I'll be a matchmaker for Jiang Erhu'er, so it's not good to tell them about this family business? ”

"In the end, ginger is old and spicy." Xu Yu clapped his hands and laughed, "What did the third master say?" ”

Lan Chun smiled: "What else? The third master didn't talk about it, he didn't mention it for a few days, and put the conversation aside. ”

Xu Yu was very happy, but at the same time he couldn't help but be curious, and said to himself: "If you have a chance, you have to see this one-of-a-kind." ”

"It's getting late, rest in peace."

Lan Chun stood up. The bed had already been made, ignoring Xu Ye, who was still asking, and pulled Yingchun to turn around and go out.

When it was dawn the next day, Xu Yu got up. Lan Chun, who was next door, heard the movement, also got up and walked over with his coat on, and asked, "I got up so early, but after listening to yesterday's words, do you want to go to school?" ”

"No, I can't sleep. It's better to get up early. Xu Yu dressed clumsily, "You still sleep with yours." ”

"When you get up, who will be blessed to sleep?"

Lan Chun, who grew up, was not naughty when he was a child, nor was he affected by Xu Hao. Daily trivial matters are all done with their hearts, which is also a common problem of the Xu family's maids, the better the host treats them, the more most people know how to be grateful.

Lan Chun said loudly to the outside: "Master is up." Let's all get up, which one is faster. ”

The outside agreed and moved. Xu Yu sat down at the window and suddenly asked, "Is the sixth sister good?" ”

Lan Chun said with a smile: "I've been with you all day long, and there are golden branches and jade leaves over there, how do you know?" ”

"Huh!" Xu Yu consciously asked ridiculously, so he simply waited for the water to come, washed his face casually, brushed his teeth, wiped his face, and was about to go out.

Lan Chun exclaimed, "I haven't combed my hair yet." ”

"Come back and comb it again." Xu Yu stopped, "I'll go over and take a look at the sixth sister." ”

"People haven't gotten up yet, so why don't you comb your hair and eat some snacks before you go." Lan Chun chased after him.

Xu Yu walked forward without looking back, "It's the same when I go to Jieshoutang to eat, maybe I eat at Nuanxiangwu." ”

Lan Chun ran out with the corner of his skirt and said loudly: "Don't forget to come out to school earlier, the old lady checks every day and is carefully scolded." ”

"Yes." Xu Yu ran up, first went to the stable and rode a short and tame horse, drove straight into the inner house through the side door, and deliberately bypassed Jieshoutang.

As soon as he entered the main garden, he was afraid of being bumped into by his father who was exercising in the morning, so he got off the horse and sneaked to Nuan Xiangwu.

In fact, Xu Hao was seen from afar, and guessed that his son would go to Princess Deqing. Young men and women are in close contact, it is easy to have a good impression of each other, and the sad thing is that neither of the two sons is dedicated, and his mentality has changed subtly early, and he turns a blind eye to it.

Xu Yu arrived at the gate of the courtyard, saw that the door was closed, knocked lightly a few times, and the old Gong'e came out to open the door, saw that it was him, and said with a smile: "It's early." ”

Xu Yu didn't have a good impression of most of the people in the palace, so he ignored it and entered the door and walked directly inside. Because the courtyard is facing west, the flower wall on the east side has long been shone by the sun, reflecting countless peach blossom shadows, and there is no sound around quietly.

As soon as he walked to the bottom of the porch, someone suddenly shouted: "Yu'er is here, Yu'er is here." ”

Xu Yu looked up and saw that it was the white parrot above, and said with a smile: "How did you learn to call me by my nickname?" ”

The door creaked open, and Ai'er walked out in a daze, with her hair scattered. Xu Yu smiled again: "Lazy girl, just get up at this time?" ”

Ai'er rubbed her eyes and said, "I'm the first to get up, why am I lazy?" ”

Xu Yu walked over and patted her on the shoulder, and said, "How behaving you are in the palace, fortunately you are in my house, otherwise you will be punished." ”

"Not really." Ai'er sighed: "I really want to stay here for the rest of my life, free and carefree, and everyone is good to us." ”

"You're really good at talking." Xu Yu smiled, "That's because you are guests." ”

"Not really." Ai'er suddenly said: "Who is not envious of the aunt and sister in the palace when she comes?" In the huge capital, everyone has a soft spot for your family, and it has been the case for 20 years, I didn't believe it, but I knew it was true when I came back. If the second master loves me, please take me to do it? I am willing to be a little girl who serves tea and water for the rest of her life. ”

Xu Yu gradually put away his smile and said, "It's easy for you, but what about the other people in the palace?" In fact, it was not that no one had come in the early years, but later the palace made a rule that no one was allowed to come to the Xu family. ”

Ai'er's face darkened, and she walked away dejectedly, Xu Yu was in a bad mood and stood in a daze, asking himself if he was not bad anywhere, why didn't he have the courage of his father? Suddenly, his heart moved, if he could be with her? Didn't that save everyone?

When they were thinking wildly, one by one the palace maids got up one after another, and most of them were freshening up in the back of the courtyard.

Xu Yu saw that the door of Zhu Mingzhi's outer room was still closed, so he walked from the middle aisle to the backyard. When I arrived at Houxuan, the door of Chunyan on the left opened, and I didn't think much about it, I lifted the curtain and walked in, and I saw that Chunyan was only wearing a small pink tight, with white and tender arms, sitting on the edge of the bed and trimming her toes, as if she was wearing nothing on her lower body.

Chunyan was surprised to see someone coming, and hurriedly put down the tent to cover it, but she was not startled, and said calmly: "Please sit over there, Xiaochun got up early." ”

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Xu Yu blushed and apologized again and again, and quickly retreated. (To be continued......)