I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 113 Four adults
When the lobby of Leshanju was crowded with people, Zhan Feiyu had already finished his breakfast and was reading the poems and articles pasted on the wall.

The sun slanted in from the window, and the little girl with her head up was covered with soft light, as quiet and beautiful as a person in a painting.

"This doesn't look like a country girl." The young man in Jinpao couldn't help muttering. Before he saw anyone, he thought she was a vulgar girl who was a sensationalist, but now that he saw it, he answered the sentence Qi Zihua.

"Don't copy what others say." The companion standing aside laughed and cursed.

Not to mention whether Master Gu has accepted apprentices or not, just looking at the protection of Zhan Feiyu from the magistrate Chen, the county education decree, the master and all the members of the sentient beings, he knows that the little girl is not a fish in the pond.

Those rumors, which are true and false, are probably deliberately released by someone with a heart.

Zhan Feiyu specially wore a light blue skirt today, her small round face looks like a flawless jade biscuit, her pair of black eyes are even more intelligent and moving, and white jade butterfly hairpins are placed on both sides of her hair bun, which is luxurious but childlike .

The young master in Jinpao glanced around, couldn't help laughing and said: "Respect Luo Chang first and then others, what these people said before was so ugly, now one by one clam shells dare not open their mouths."

"You can see that the emerald hairpin on her head, the earrings and the jade around her waist are obviously made of a whole set of Hetian jade. If she can't afford it, it's a gift from her elders." The young man nodded in agreement.

This set of ornaments is worth more than a hundred taels, and you can tell from the modeling craftsmanship that it was made by a master. You may not be able to buy it in the best jewelry shops in Nanxuan Mansion. It is probably from the capital, and it can only be a gift from Master Gu.

The scholars present were not fools. If Zhan Feiyu was poor, the lobby would not be so quiet.

"Brother Wan is here." Someone shouted and swiped, and everyone turned to look at the door, and then made way for another way.

Zhan Feiyu looked at Wan Yunhao who was approaching, with a bright smile on his white and tender bun face, but his crisp voice could kill his anger, "I heard that Wan Juren can't afford to lose, so I spread rumors to hurt my teacher, saying that the day will come. The competition teacher has revealed the topic to me, and the poems and articles have been prepared for me."

Wan Yunhao's handsome face showed helplessness, "Little Zhan Mengtong is too worried, rumors only stop with wise men, and Gu Dashi has a noble character, how can he act like this?"

"In this way, I am relieved. It seems that Wan Juren will be convinced even if he loses, instead of finding various excuses to excuse himself." Zhan Feiyu nodded in satisfaction with his hands behind his back, this proud gesture of winning It seemed like she had won.

Wan Yunhao's expression was slightly stiff, even if he was good at arguing, he didn't know what to say at this time, looking at the short but imposing Zhan Feiyu, Wan Yunhao had an inexplicable urge to kick him out .

"Zhan Feiyu, don't speak wild words!" An angry rebuttal sounded, Qin Ye stepped forward and argued loudly: "My brother-in-law is Juren, you are a little Mengtong who has studied for less than a year, you How can you win!"

Qin Ye with red eyes is just a 13-year-old boy, even if he said something inappropriate, it is understandable, "If you are really capable, you shouldn't let Gu Dashi write questions and mark papers, Gu Dashi If you avoid it, can you still win?"

In terms of real talent and real learning, among the dozens of scholars in the lobby of Leshan Residence, no one would think that Zhan Feiyu would win, but she is a student of Master Gu. Zhan Feiyu lost?

In addition, Zhan Feiyu is young, so I'm afraid that the questions in this competition will be inclined to her. Exams on scriptures and calculations, even if he writes poems, if there is Gu Dashi who revises and corrects them, how bad will Zhan Feiyu's poems be? ?

Zhan Feiyu kept his bun face sullen and did not speak, his brows were slightly frowned, dissatisfied with Qin Ye's provocation.

His eyes flickered slightly, Qin Ye raised his chin, and asked aggressively, "Speaking illegally is not out of the mouth, and deeds are unjust and unreasonable. Zhan Feiyu, do you dare to compete with my brother-in-law in a fair and just manner?"

"Yes, it stands to reason that Madam Gu should avoid suspicion." Someone in the crowd echoed in a low voice.

"What's the use of avoiding suspicion? With Scholar Gu's prestige, no matter who writes the questions and who grades the papers, the result will be the same." There was a bit of helplessness in the emotional voice.

"Then Brother Wan is sure to lose? No wonder Zhan Feiyu dared to challenge!" The speaker was very indignant, but unfortunately, he was stopped by his companions. If he offended Senior Madam Gu, his life would be over.

Standing next to the young master in Jinpao were all the children from the big family of Nanxuan Mansion. Hearing this discussion, the few of them glanced at each other, knowing Wan Yunhao's calculations clearly.

"Hmph, Wan Yunhao can't afford to lose?" The young master sneered, Wan Yunhao was clearly using public opinion to create momentum and make himself invincible.

Even if he lost, it was because the competition was unfair, so it goes without saying that he won.

The young man was not indignant and dissatisfied, and said with a smile: "Wan Yunhao was born in a poor family, and he is the youngest candidate in the Nanxuan Mansion. If he is a teacher of Master Gu, the person who befriends him today may be able to get Wan Yunhao's favor in the future." Support."

Seeing that the situation is in his favor, Qin Ye pressed him again, "Zhan Feiyu, do you dare?"

"Aye, don't be rude!" Wan Yunhao reprimanded in feigned anger, and said warmly to Zhan Feiyu: "Little Zhan Mengtong doesn't need to listen to Aye's nonsense, no matter what the result is, I am willing to bet and admit defeat."

Compared with Zhan Feiyu, who is arrogant and bullying, and looking at the gentleman, the well-educated young man is forced to give up his pen, and he can only do business or farm in the future. The scholars present, especially those from poor families, suddenly became angry.

They have studied hard for decades in order to be named in the gold list one day, but so what if they have suffered so much?An eight-year-old girl can drive them to a dead end, it's not fair!
Wan Yunhao's expression was calm, but the fists clenched by his sides and the slightly trembling arms made it clear that he was suppressing grief and helplessness.

Facing everyone's angry eyes, Zhan Feiyu finally said, "Wan Juren don't need to be hypocritical, you keep saying that my teacher is a noble character, but in fact you don't believe that the competition will be fair and just, and even incited everyone to think that my win was just cheating. "

Without giving Wan Yunhao a chance to refute, Zhan Feiyu raised his lips and smiled, "Back then Wan Juren could betray his mentor in order to cling to the Qin family. For a hypocrite and a real villain like you, since I want to win, I won't let you find it." Any excuse."

"I have already told the teacher that the competition will be postponed until June [-]th. The teacher will not write questions or mark papers. The testers are Prince Yu, Lord Liu Jian, Commander of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, and Nanxuan Academy. Professor Qin."

After Zhan Feiyu finished speaking, he looked at the shocked Wan Yunhao, smiled mockingly and indifferently, "So Wan Juren can rest assured. On June [-], I'm waiting to compete with Wan Juren!"

In less than a quarter of an hour, Zhan Feiyu left so gracefully.

A group of scholars in the lobby were lost in thought, and those with shallow vision couldn't help asking: "Is there anything wrong with these four adults?"

Most of the poor family's children were confused, but the young master in Jinpao knew the inside story, and when someone asked, the young master glanced at Wan Yun and answered everyone's doubts loudly.

"Prince Yu is the uncle of the current Holy Majesty. He is an idle king and has always ignored the government. However, there are rumors that Prince Yu and Gu Dashi had conflicts, and the Holy Majesty reconciled them."

其实是裕亲王当年有意把女儿嫁给顾轻舟，可惜被顾轻舟拒绝了，裕亲王气的够呛，差一点撸着袖子去揍人。

This matter is not a secret, but anyone who inquires about it will know, so it is absolutely impossible for Prince Yu to help Zhan Feiyu.

"Liu Jian, Mr. Liu is the censor of the Zuodu, a senior member of the imperial court." All the descendants of the Nanxuan Mansion knew that Tong Tongzhi was from Liu Jian's lineage.

But this time Sun Fu was imprisoned, and Tong Tongzhi was seized by Zhang Zhifu. Zhan Feiyu was the fuse. Master Liu would be tolerant if he didn't kill Zhan Feiyu.

In addition, County Magistrate Chen has a kindness to Zhan Feiyu, and Liu Jian hates Chen Weibin, so combining the two, Master Liu will only help Wan Yunhao.

Forbidden Dragon Guard?These three words represent everything, and they only obey the orders of the Holy One.

Last year, the champion of the new department impeached Jin Longwei. This memorial was handed over from the Imperial Academy. Can the commander of Jin Longwei make friends with Gu Dashi?Of course, the children of ordinary aristocratic families do not know about this matter.

As for the last questioner, Professor Qin, there is no need to mention it. He is a professor of Nanxuan Prefecture and Wan Yunhao's father-in-law. He is fair and just, and he will not help Zhan Feiyu anyway.

After hearing the backgrounds of these four adults, someone couldn't help but said: "So this competition will definitely not favor Zhan Feiyu?"

The young master in Jinpao couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and said, "Are you talking nonsense?"

It would be nice to be partial to Zhan Feiyu, but not to Wan Yunhao. Leaving aside the mention of Professor Qin from the prefectural school, the remaining three have enmity with Gu Dashi, and it is almost a disservice to help.

This time, the expressions of the scholars in the lobby were slightly distorted. Before, they thought that Zhan Feiyu was sure to win by relying on his status as Gu University scholar, so it was a verbal criticism!But now, this situation is obviously more beneficial to Wan Yunhao.

"Brother-in-law?" Qin Ye was a little dumbfounded, his mind was in a mess, this was different from what they had imagined before.

Wan Yunhao didn't expect Zhan Feiyu to be like this, or Gu Xueshi could do this. It's fine if he wins this competition, but if he loses...

All of a sudden, the gossip and rumors in Shangsi County disappeared without a trace.

June eighteenth, night.

After a tiring drive all the way, Liu Jian did not stay in the county government when he arrived in Shangsi County, but went directly to the county school.

"My lord, I will pay my respects to my lord." The servant replied in a low voice, the lord was exhausted on the way, and the competition between an eight-year-old boy and Juren was a farce, but the lord put aside his court duties and rushed to Shangsi County It's no wonder the adults look ugly.

Under the dim light of the candle, Liu Jian kept a cold face and did not speak.

After bumping all the way, his body was about to fall apart, and thinking that Chen Weibin had been imprisoned in Shangsi County for seven years, yet he was still able to stir up trouble, Liu Jian's gloomy eyes had a murderous intent.

A while later, Tong Tongzhi led Tong Xu into the study under the guidance of the servants, and the father and son saluted respectfully, "My lord."

"Okay, what's the matter for coming to see me so late?" Liu Jian sat behind the desk, his eyes stayed on the official document in his hand, and he didn't look at the father and son of the same family.

Tong Tongzhi, who had lost his value, didn't deserve his attention at all, and thinking that he was lost by Zhan Feiyu, a little girl, Liu Jian couldn't help being extremely annoyed.

"My lord..." Tong Zhi fell to his knees on the ground with a plop, and reported Zhan Feiyu, Sun Fu, and movable type printing in detail, and then kowtowed to plead guilty, "My lord, please give me another chance."

Without Master Liu's support, it would be impossible for Tongzhi to overthrow Zhang Zhifu and seize power in Tongzhi's current situation.

Liu Jian finally raised his head. His face was thin and his eyelids drooped, making his eyes even colder and meaner. "I heard that the Qin family has already taken refuge in Zhang Zingli?"

"My lord, Qin Ming is just a villain who is trying to gain power." Tong Tongzhi immediately belittled the Qin family to nothing.

Back then, Zhang Zhifu never had a foothold in Nanxuan Mansion, and the Qin family chose to be neutral and not help each other.But now that Tong Tongzhi was defeated, the Qin family immediately took refuge in Zhang Zhifu, but they wanted to use Zhang Zhifu's hand to defeat the Tong family and replace them later.

They belong to the same family of Nanxuan Mansion, once the same mansion is defeated, it will be the Qin family who will really benefit. As for Zhang Zhifu, he will only be transferred away when his term of office expires.

Liu Jian looked at Tong Xu who was kneeling beside him, and said indifferently, "This is your eldest son, but now he is only a scholar, do you think Gu Qingzhou will accept him as a disciple?"

Liu Jian's skinny face was full of sarcasm. Many young talents in the capital wanted to learn from Gu Qingzhou, but they were rejected. Tong Xu was already 21 years old, but he was just a scholar with mediocre qualifications. He dared to dream of learning from Gu Qingzhou canoe.

What Liu Jian didn't say was that he wanted his son to be a teacher back then, but unfortunately he was rejected as soon as he showed his intentions. Now Liu Jian felt a little more angry and displeased with Tong Xu.

"My lord, Scholar Gu will accept Zhan Feiyu because of movable type printing. Since Scholar Gu will accept apprentices, if Gou Zi wins by then, Scholar Gu will not refuse under the eyes of everyone." Tong Zhi also had no choice.

If Tongfu wants to stand up, he needs to rely on Mr. Liu's support, but in the same way, if Tong Xu can learn from Master Gu, it means he has a big backer. Do he still need to be afraid of Zhang Zingli?As for the Qin family, hmph, whoever will annex it may not be known.

Tong Xu, who was kneeling on the ground, kowtowed again, with an extremely humble attitude, his forehead resting on the cold ground, "Please give the students a chance, sir."

Liu Jian thought about it, he and Gu Qingzhou had no enmity, but if Zhan Feiyu was a teacher of Gu Qingzhou, it would be more troublesome, the little girl is nothing to be afraid of, but the key is behind him is Gu Qingzhou, the entire Imperial Academy.

"Tell me about Wan Yunhao, why did Zhan Feiyu choose him?" Liu Jian asked Tong Tongzhi and Tong Xu to stand up. Compared with Zhan Feiyu's apprenticeship with Gu Qingzhou, Tong Xu is naturally better. After all, he is from his lineage .

Outsiders only said that Wan Yunhao betrayed Zhao Jiaoyu in order to cling to the Qin family, but Tong Tongzhi knew the inside story, "Report to my lord, back then Zhao Changqing planned to marry his granddaughter to Wan Yunhao..."

If it was just a matter of apprenticeship, Zhao Jiaoyu would not hate Wan Yunhao so much. There is still one life in it, the life of his granddaughter, but Zhao Jiaoyu did not mention it for the sake of his granddaughter's reputation. Know.

Liu Jian nodded after hearing this. After all, Wan Yunhao is just an ungrateful villain. He not only worshiped the head of the Qin family, but also married the daughter of the Qin family. As for Zhao Jiaoyu's granddaughter, she died of illness at home.

(End of this chapter)