Dao fruit.

"This Wen Zhizhen likes to preach, and he always wants to instill his own views in others."

A few feet away, Luo Jiayun, Zhou Guan, Gao Jing, Gu Yanzhi and others looked at the scene in front of the door, Zhou Guan couldn't help but said.

These people all came from Jiannan Road, they had friendship with Qiu Yan, and they all received invitations, so they happened to run into each other halfway.

"Since I met Wen Zhizhen, he has to open a forum to give lectures every time. For example, in this test, he repeatedly said, I don't know, I thought it was to establish a sect and establish a school of its own." Zhou Guan seems very dissatisfied with Wen Zhizhen.

"Criticism behind the back, it shouldn't be." Luo Jiayun knew Zhou Guan well, and was a few years older, he acted like an older brother, so he spoke out to remind him.

Zhou Guan also knew that people were talking too much, so he kept his voice down for the time being. Although he was also a candidate and had participated in the examination, he was not very old. At the beginning of the lecture, I always pretended to mention Brother Qiu unintentionally, with hidden hints, obviously with ulterior motives, even if this is the case in the inn, it is not common to go to other places. I heard that there are several taverns in this city. , it will inevitably cause everyone to be dissatisfied with Brother Qiu."

While speaking, Wen Zhizhen, who was in front of him, had already entered Anyang Bieyuan surrounded by everyone.

Looking at his back, Luo Jiayun shook his head: "We can't control this matter, we can only see how Brother Qiu handles it. Didn't Hu Qi just say that Brother Qiu has come here in advance? I believe Brother Qiu's means, this rumor must be broken."

When going to the banquet, Qiu Yan asked Hu Qi to inform Luo Jiayun and others.

Zhou Guan looked into the other courtyard, and whispered: "I don't know what happened to Brother Qiu in there. These days, there are many rumors against Brother Qiu. After all, he got involved with that Wen Zhizhen for no reason, and this person surnamed Wen likes to be everywhere Showing off and hiding evil intentions will inevitably be compared with Brother Qiu, but Brother Qiu keeps a low profile..."

As they spoke, several people entered through the door, bypassed the screen wall, handed over the invitation card, and then looked into the courtyard, but they were all stunned afterward——

At the end of the line of sight is the picture of Wen Zhizhen saluting Qiu Yan with a smile.

Wen Zhizhen was surrounded by a lot of Confucian scholars, who looked like he was the leader, and confronted Qiu Yan faintly.

What really shocked Luo Jiayun and others was that there were also many Confucian scholars gathered around Qiu Yan.

"Look at this posture, those people behind Brother Qiu are defending him?" Zhou Guan expressed his thoughts.

Gao Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Qiu Yan, with an imperceptible light flashing in his eyes, and said, "The man next to Brother Qiu, I have some impression that he is a talented person from Huainan Road, named Gao Mian, and he is a man. Modesty, but not easy to make friends with others, judging from his expression at this time, it seems that he respects Brother Qiu."

Gu Yanzhi also saw a familiar figure, and said, "The man behind Brother Qiu is Xie Yuan Ye Yun from Lingnan Road, and his father is a family friend with my teacher Yan Wu."

Gu Yanzhi's teacher, Yan Wu, is a well-known calligrapher all over the world. He settled in Shuzhong, but he also had some encounters when he was young. Although he failed in the imperial examination, his connections were not simple.

After hearing what the two said one after another, Luo Jiayun was at a loss: "When did Brother Qiu become friends with these people? He doesn't go out these days, except for the day of the test. How could he know Lingnan?" Candidates from Dao and Huainan Dao?"

The same question also appeared in Wen Zhizhen's mind, but he has a city in his heart, and he will not show it easily, talking with Qiyan as if nothing had happened.

"Two days ago, Wen went to visit brother Qiu's inn, but he couldn't meet him. He regretted it all the time and wished he could have a long talk with Brother Qiu. Now at Miss Pang's banquet, he finally got what he wanted, and he was very happy. "The words are sincere.

Qiu Yan responded with a smile: "It's a great honor to have brother Lao Wen in my heart. Brother Wen's name has been heard by Qiu for a long time. When I see you today, I will definitely ask for advice."

"Where is there?" Wen Zhizhen shook his head and smiled faintly. "Speaking of asking for advice, what advice does brother Qiu have for this exam?" Learning, starting from the policy theory, first suppress Qiu Yan.

Wen Zhizhen came here this time, originally intending to take advantage of the opportunity. These days, he has tried his best to show his talent and gained a great reputation in Xingjing. This is a good thing, but someone tied him with Qiu Yan's name. At the same time, it was said that the two were equally famous, but in the end, Qiu Yan was allowed to enjoy the success.

This kind of thing can't be done again, Wen Zhizhen naturally doesn't want to, and has long wanted to separate from Qiu Yan, and today's dinner is a good opportunity.

But the scholars in this courtyard, for some reason, actually stood by Qiu Yan's side, adding momentum to him, and Wen Zhizhen had the idea of ​​directly suppressing him as soon as he thought about it.

He has already guessed the content of the theory of the test before the exam, and now he is familiar with it by heart, and he can quote the classics to prove his own point of view. With his own cards, he is not afraid even if he faces Xinyuan and Yima.

This question is precisely to use my own strengths to deal with Qiu Yan's weaknesses.

However, Qiu Yan just shook his head, and replied: "The test is over, the dust has settled, and the strategy is only on the paper. What's there to think about?"

Wen Zhizhen's face froze when he heard this, and he couldn't say what he had prepared, as if he had punched cotton.

Fortunately, his thoughts were deep, and he calmed down his discomfort immediately, and said with a smile: "Brother Qiu, you are joking, the policy theory is related to the government, although it is the words of the examination room, it can show your ambitions, and the policy theory is well-written and comprehensive. When I enter the court and become an official, won't I have a direction?"

Qiu Yan listened, nodded first, and then said: "Brother Wen has a long-term vision. He takes one step and sees ten steps. It is admirable. It is just words on paper. It is what you and I know in our hearts. It may not be in line with the well-being of others. It can be a plan , but don’t implement it hastily, otherwise it will not only affect your own future.”

When Wen Zhizhen heard this, a cold light flashed in his eyes, knowing that Qiu Yan was alluding to him thinking too much, going too far, and empty talk out of reality, but he remained calm on the surface: "Oh? Brother Qiu's words can be said to be thought-provoking. But this is a bit biased..."

He wanted to say more, but a servant girl came, gave a little blessing, and said: "Young masters, my lady knows that you are coming, so I specially asked me to invite you into the hall."

The servant girl also knew that there were other scholars beside her, so she didn't say anything to irritate others.

"Your lady sent someone to invite you again?" Qiu Yan asked, turned his head, and his eyes fell on the young servant in Tsing Yi who was not far away. It was a mess, but when I recalled the before and after, I felt wronged.

The servant girl also took a look at the young servant, seeing nothing strange, she just urged Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen.

She came here to invite her in person, and it seemed that Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen were different. How could the Confucian scholars who were admitted to the hospital with Wen Zhizhen not be convinced by Qiu Yan's methods?Someone actually whispered about it.

But before that person finished speaking, several people headed by Gao Mian opened their mouths to defend. In this way, the latecomers were surprised. After they got in touch with Wen Zhizhen and listened to the latter's speech, they were influenced unconsciously. , naturally felt disgusted with Qiu Yan.

At this time, when I heard Gao Mian and others' words, I thought about it in my heart, and the thoughts that were unconsciously influenced gradually changed. I faintly reflected on my words and deeds, and suddenly there were vague thoughts floating out of them.

"Oh?" A strange color flashed in Qiu Yan's eyes, he glanced at Wen Zhizhen, and noticed that his complexion had changed slightly, and his expression was stiff.

"This Wen Zhizhen does not seem to be simple, he is not a pure genius. I didn't realize it before, but this time I came here, and what I have experienced before and after, I can clearly feel that everyone is very resistant to me. They have studied for many years, and they must have the kung fu to cultivate their spirit. Yes, it is impossible to have no heart in the city, but now someone slanders it face to face, this is really weird, like someone who has never experienced anything in the world!"

Looking around, Qiu Yan's heartstrings twitched, and the surrounding city's will fluctuated, catching the slightest change in thought.

"Reading to cultivate the mind, even if there is dissatisfaction in the heart, it is impossible to express it easily. Why are all the people present acting with one mind? But when someone said it, after the change of thinking, there was another vision. And that Pang Qianru, who set up this situation , there are also deliberate traces, but when I saw her before, I vaguely felt that this girl Hongluan was upside down, and I don't know if she behaved abnormally because of this..."

With such thoughts in mind, the two were led into the lobby by the maid.

The decoration inside the lobby is also elegant, but the layout is no different from the outside, there are also a few low tables lined up one by one, but the number is not many, after all, only a small number of people can enter the lobby.

Since ancient times, literati have looked down on each other, and they are most afraid of being looked down upon. The people who come tonight are mostly the best candidates among the candidates. Although there are differences in reputation, they are all candidates in terms of status. If there is still a difference in the specifications of the chair, it will offend people.

Even if Pang Qianru didn't understand this truth, the stewards of the Hou's Mansion would not fail to understand, of course there were arrangements.

After Qiu Yan walked into the lobby, he was led to sit down at a table, facing Wen Zhizhen, which was obviously carefully designed, and beside him, there was an acquaintance sitting.

"Brother Qiu, long time no see." Qi Jiulian looked at Qiu Yan with embarrassment, and then at Wen Zhizhen, as if on pins and needles.

Qiu Yan nodded in return. He knew that Qi Jiulian used his name to compete with Wen Zhizhen. Since they met today, they wanted to talk about it, but not now——

Since Qiu Yan entered the hall, several spirits in his body were eager to try, faintly connected with something in the hall.

Following the induction, he cast his eyes over, but what he saw was a sandalwood box placed on the innermost table. At the same time, Wen Zhizhen also looked towards the box, with a strange look in his eyes.

This box does not seem to have much novelty, and there are no unusual carvings on the surface, but the whole body is brilliant, like jade at first glance, and you can smell a little fragrance from a long distance.

In Qiu Yan's perception, there seemed to be something hidden in the box, giving people a feeling of mystery, which aroused the spirit of several saints.

"In this box..." He slowly narrowed his eyes, feeling a little surprised. (To be continued. Please search, the novel is better and updated faster!)