Dao fruit.

The imperial palace is the residence of the emperor, which gathers the wealth and power of the world. The examinees walked along the road, and the palaces, pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, as well as gardens and landscapes, attracted people to linger.

After passing through the square in front of the hall and arriving in front of several main halls, the majestic scene is even more breathtaking. The pillars are huge, surrounded by several people, making people feel small.

Suddenly someone sighed: After all, it is the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace, which is completely different from ordinary folk houses. "

Qiu Yan looked at the scenery along the way, but his focus was on other aspects. He noticed that people's wishes were hidden everywhere in the palace, harmful and bad, honorable and resentful. There was a dark aura coming from the depths of the palace. There is a state of filth.

Compared with Qiu Yan, the others were much more cautious, and most of them bowed their heads and walked slowly.

In fact, after they passed through the palace gate and entered the palace, every move they made was included in the assessment, and there were accompanying records of the censor, which was actually to examine their gains and losses in "rituals".

However, etiquette is relative, candidates must abide by it, and the royal court must not be inferior. Soon there will be the sound of etiquette and music ahead to welcome all beings.

The imperial examination is an opportunity for scholars to leap to the door, but it is also an opportunity for the imperial court to summon talented people to help govern the country. Of course, enough respect must be shown.

Walking and walking, a group of people came to the destination of this trip, Jiying Temple.

This palace occupies a large area, and one of its main functions is to use it for palace examinations.

When Pang Qianru entertained the students in the Pang Family Courtyard, she also set up many tables, but when there were too many people, the lobby couldn't accommodate them at all, so they could only be placed in the courtyard.

However, in terms of size alone, the Jiying Hall is larger than two or three other courtyards in the Pan Mansion, and there are not only more than 300 tables set up.There is still a futon behind the table, and there is a lot of space between the tables.

Step into the hall.Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes suddenly, and Xingjing's will, which was connected to his consciousness, sent a blurry picture. With a turn of his mind, he understood some deep meaning.

During the palace examination, you should imitate the way the sages gave lectures in ancient times.Stools had not yet been invented at that time, and people sat on the ground. This was not a humiliation, nor did it mean that kneeling was better than sitting on a chair, but looking back at the past, it showed respect for the country, culture, and history.

It is this respect that brings people together and identifies with each other.Otherwise, even if they have the same blood, they are still of a different race, which is even more sad than being taken away by others.

"Grasp one heart, be firm with one root, and then be inclusive and inclusive, so that it can be passed down for thousands of years and stand firm."

Qiu Yan came to the hall and saw the table and futon.The perception from Xingjing's will made him realize the mystery and the truth behind some forms.

"Walking, sitting and lying are all knowledge. But only in the place closest to the human center and the root of the dragon vein, can you feel the true meaning so clearly. This time, even if someone takes the opportunity of the palace test, and the flesh and blood fall away, you can still gain something. .”

Think like this.Qiu Yan let go slowly, put aside the idea of ​​exploring the human world in the future, and devoted himself to understanding the mysteries of the human world in the palace.

Compared with him, the other candidates were obviously not so relaxed. They all lowered their heads, looked at their noses and minds, and did not dare to be distracted at all.

The state of mind is reflected on the face, bringing out different expressions, and then developing different temperaments.

"That person is Qiu Yan?"

Beside a beam, several examiners gathered together to watch the scene in the hall. They were all examiners in charge of the examination, including Luo Zhongjie and Hu Yong.

Looking at the many examinees who entered the palace, the eyes of several examiners flickered, and finally stayed on Qiu Yan.

The low table placed in the palace, with names and places of origin written on it, is arranged according to the ranking of the examination list. After entering the palace, the examinees will be led by the servants to their own table, even if they have never met Qiu Yan. The person can also recognize it.

Seeing this, several people immediately noticed the difference between Qiu Yan and the others.

"This Qiu Yan is really extraordinary. That's right. The person who dyed the test papers, how could he have no concentration at all. He didn't see the slightest nervousness, but instead showed a pensive look. I don't know what he was thinking. I have inquired about it for the past two days. I heard that Qiu Yan had a lot of deeds when he was in the Eastern Capital, and these days it has been reported one after another."

"That's right. Back then, when I was in the imperial examination, I was first overwhelmed by the scene of the court, and then I walked into the hall, and found that it was so quiet that I could hear a needle drop, and I became nervous again. When I started to write the paper, I recovered a little, unlike him. calm."

"Among the other candidates, there are a few who look good."

……

The examiner discussed, but Luo Zhongjie and Hu Yong didn't join in, both of them were thinking about other things.

The emperor already knew that Qiu Yanwen dyed the examination papers, and he even conveyed oral instructions on the day the rankings were released, which shows that he paid attention to it, but it happened to be quiet again in the past two days, which seemed a bit strange.

The two wanted to inquire, but the people in the palace were silent about it. Even the person in charge of shopping was unwilling to reveal anything, which made the situation seem confusing.

Coupled with Wen Zhizhen's cheating, as well as overt or covert struggles, Tian Youqing even thought about his mistakes behind closed doors at home, and everything seemed extraordinarily weird, which made Luo Zhongjie and Hu Yong feel unusual.

Being watched by others, the candidates also had a feeling, and each reacted for a while.

In this way, various thoughts slowly stretched.

Snapped!

Suddenly, there was a loud sound of whips outside the palace, and then Wang Fu walked out from the side of the palace in official uniform.

Seeing him coming, no matter the examiner or the examinee, they restrained their expressions, and then moved separately, looking into the depths of the palace.

It didn't take a while to see the main examiner Wang Fu in front, the fellow examiners in the back, more than 300 examinees, also the ones with the highest ranks in the front row, tidying up their clothes and waiting quietly.

On the way here, a court official repeatedly explained the process of the palace examination, so everyone knew that the emperor was coming.

Soon, in the depths of the palace, footsteps sounded, Li Kun came out, sat on the throne, and a few more people came in a file, standing in front of the majesty, all dressed in official uniforms, with extraordinary momentum, they were not ordinary people at first sight .

Far away, Qiu Yan saw an acquaintance inside. This man was thin, but hale and hearty, with a big frame, and he stretched out his clothes. It was Ma Yang Ma Lao Xiangguo.

As soon as he saw Ma Yang, Qiu Yan knew the identities of the other people. He knew that they were the other ministers.

Qiu Yan is not the only one who can recognize Zai Zhi. Among the many candidates, many are people with strong backgrounds. Books are expensive and reading is not easy. Compromise, after all, is unusual. Less than half of the candidates from ordinary families made the list.

These people recognized Zaizhi, realized that the emperor attached great importance to the palace examination, and actually asked the central ministers to put down state affairs and come to observe the examination!

As a result, many people's spirits were raised, and they were eager to try it out, wanting to show off their knowledge and impress the emperor and Zai Zhi.

However, there are also those who know some inside information and see some clues. According to the previous rules and the degree of the emperor's favor, Wang Fu should be accompanied by the emperor, but the current situation is not the case. The hidden truth is quite intriguing. .

The examiner with a sensitive sense of smell has already started to think, and even some of the candidates are thinking.

Before your majesty, several ministers are also observing the reactions of many candidates.

"Shen Zhi, it's really different from before, it's no longer Amon under Wu." Looking at Qiu Yan, Ma Yang nodded slowly, not hostile to Qiu Yan's policy theory.

"However, this time Tian Youqing is putting all his eggs in one basket. I don't know if Shenzhi can deal with it. If the officials determine that he is related to Taoism, it is basically impossible for him to be the top three in the palace test. It's a pity..."

The expressions of the other chief executives were different, and they would pay a little attention to Qiu Yan to some extent. They were in the political affairs hall, grasped the government affairs, and were well-informed. They had heard some rumors more or less, and they all knew something about Qiu Yan.

Xu Jin looked at Qiu Yan and thought to himself: "This person is Qiu Yan? He is quite talented, not like what Ran'er said, but I don't know if he really has supernatural powers. However, after all, Wenran exam papers, I don't know the final result Can it be unexpected."

Zhang Lian looked disgusted: "This Qiu Yan is really picky, I kindly support him, but I didn't expect him to come up with the new law. If Tian Youqing didn't mess up his own way, this imperial examination will make the New Party win a lot won."

Not only Zai Zhi, but also Li Kun, who was sitting on the imperial couch, also cast his eyes on Qiu Yan, feeling the calm aura of the other party, and became more contradictory.

At Li Kun's request, some of the information about Qiu Yan has been collected. Although Qiu Yan did not intentionally show off his supernatural powers in his actions, he did not deliberately conceal them either, so there are many signs that can indicate this.

However, looking at it this way, Li Kun also saw that Qiu Yan was not deeply involved with the Taoist sect, and that he had achieved success in a very short period of time, in just a few years. Involving luck, except for those with great perseverance, they are rarely inclined to humanity. For a while, Li Kun cherished his talents but dared not take risks, and fell into a contradiction.

"In this palace test, he can't be dismissed, but he can't be elevated either. Party B can't lose his tail..."

Just when everyone in the hall had different thoughts, the ceremony officer called out: "Salute!"

Immediately, the examiners and the examiners all bowed their hands and bowed towards the emperor's imperial couch.

This time, the one who worshiped was not the emperor himself. Behind him, there was the luck of the entire Dari Dynasty, and the thoughts of all people gathered to become a dragon.

Therefore, this obeisance, obeisance is this dragon, it is the people of the world.

After bending over, Wanmin's heart fire in Qiu Yan's soul reacted, and the fusion of Xingjing's will gave birth to a little change. The dragon energy that had been cut off for a few days resurfaced and filled his heart, making him a little dazed .

After the ceremony was over, all the students were seated, and an attendant brought snow-white papers and put them on the table one by one.

When receiving the paper, the examinee would sit on his knees. This is not a humiliation. The ancients sat on the ground, without distinguishing between superior and inferior. It is a general seat ceremony, which reflects the meaning of the emperor's respect for corporals.

Then, a eunuch in front of His Majesty raised his voice and yelled out the questions of the palace examination——

"I have heard about the important events in the country of soldiers, and now there is a war in the northern border..."

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