Tiantang

Chapter 31

Chapter 035
Seeing Pei Hui being so cautious, Li Longji couldn't help laughing, waved his hands and said, "Pei Hui, you don't have to be cautious in front of me—"

Concubine Yang also showed a smile, "Hui'er, in my home, the emperor and this palace are the elders of my parents, it's just a family banquet, let's relax, there is no need to be like this——Sister, I see Huier's size this year He has grown a lot taller, and his temperament and appearance are more elegant, just like a handsome and handsome young man."

Pei Hui still smiled shyly and didn't dare to say anything.

Madam Guoguo knelt there and sighed quietly, "Your majesty, empress, Hui'er is so weak by nature, I'm afraid that he will suffer a lot in the future..."

Li Longji smiled, but a trace of inadvertent power flashed in his eyes, "It's normal for human beings to be strong and weak. Pei Hui is elegant and quiet and likes to read poems. From my point of view, this is very rare and precious. Then In two or three years, Pei Hui will either take a scientific examination or be recommended, and he will be able to serve the court in the future."

What Li Longji said was tantamount to giving Pei Hui a background in disguise.

Mrs. Guo Guo was overjoyed, and hurriedly got up to pay her respects, "I thank the emperor on Hui'er's behalf."

Li Longji laughed loudly, "Why should my family be polite? The third aunt is dead!"

While talking, Gao Lishi led Zhang Xuan into the hall, asked Zhang Xuan to wait at the entrance of the hall first, and then went in to report the recommendation.

During this journey, Gao Lishi and Zhang Xuan took the same car and talked happily.

At the beginning, Gao Lishi was just curious. Considering his power status and age, it was also a way to adjust his mood and support the younger generation by occasionally making a hypocritical courtesy with a younger junior; but after talking a few words, Gao Lishi Surprisingly, I found that Zhang Xuan not only speaks elegantly and eloquently, but is also humble and aggressive, and has a mature and resolute heart.

In addition, Zhang Xuan originally intended to befriend him and "prescribe the right medicine", and many words went into Gao Lishi's heart.

Some people say that it is Chi Guoguo's flattery, but when it comes out of Zhang Xuan's mouth, there is no trace of fireworks, it is exquisite and clear, ironing Gao Lishi's self-esteemed heart comfortably, extremely comfortable .

Gao Lishi approached the hall with light steps to worship, "This old servant has seen the emperor, empress, Mrs. Guo."

Li Longji smiled and waved his hands, "That's all. Lishi, come to my side."

Mrs. Guo Guo didn't dare to entrust her, so she owed her half a gift.

Gao Lishi walked behind Li Longji and Concubine Yang, and laughed loudly, "Your Majesty, Madam, on the way here, I met Zhang Xuan, the youngest son of Zhang Jiuling... This son is very talented. He is now outside the hall. Hou Zhi..."

Gao Lishi rarely praised someone in front of Li Longji, especially a young scholar.He made such an exception, which naturally moved Li Longji and Yang Guifei's hearts.

Throughout the Tang Dynasty, Li Longji was probably the one who really knew Gao Lishi.Li Longji knew that this slave was very loyal to him, and he always weighed his words and deeds in front of him, and rarely lied.Since he publicly praised Zhang Xuan, it must be that this son has something to offer.

"Oh?" Li Longji cast his deep gaze to the outside of the hall, sat upright and said in a deep voice, "Xuan."

Hearing this, Gao Lishi stood still behind Li Longji, and shouted with his signature voice: "The emperor has a decree, Xuan Shizi Zhang Xuan sees you."

In the midst of the melodious palace music, Zhang Xuan settled down outside the hall, walked into the hall with a calm smile on his face, glanced at the emperor, Concubine Yang and Mrs. Guo Guo present, and immediately bowed down and said, "Scholar Zhang Xuan follows the decree to see you, long live my emperor!"

Li Longji got up slowly, stood there condescendingly gazing at Zhang Xuan, and after a while he said calmly, "Let me sit down and give you a banquet."

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The banquet begins, and the singing and dancing first.

Amidst the dance and music, Zhang Xuan's gaze fell on Concubine Yang involuntarily.

Yang Yuhuan's reputation is really too great. As a modern time traveler, the heroine of Bai Juyi's Everlasting Regret and one of the four classical beauties, the imperial concubine and beauty, has a very famous reputation.

Although it was just a glimpse, Zhang Xuan was also amazed by it, and secretly admired it.

The face is like a full moon, the willow eyebrows are curved, the nose is tall and straight, the eyes are bright and the teeth are white, and the facial features are extremely delicate.

Goose-yellow silk low-cut palace dress, emerald silk fringed waistcoat with green feathers on the shoulders, and the hem of the skirt is radiant.Her eyes are like the clear waves of spring water, her hair is in a bun like the wind blowing willows, her fingers are like snow onions, her mouth is like red dandelion, her skin is like fat, her lips are charming, her temperament is graceful and luxurious, and her every frown and smile make people linger.

In terms of appearance, Mrs. Guo Guo is not much inferior to Yang Yuhuan, she is as mature and charming as a blooming peony, but Mrs. Guo Guo does not possess the noble and peerless youth in Yang Yuhuan's bones.

If Mrs. Guoguo is a ripe peach with a refreshing aroma, then Yang Yuhuan is a pot of Jade Pond nectar, which is enough to make people feel heart-wrenching.

As if aware of Zhang Xuan's "concern", Yang Yuhuan smiled gently and nodded to Zhang Xuan.

Mrs. Guo Guo secretly looked at Zhang Xuan from the side, and seeing his gaze passing over her sister, she couldn't help but smiled secretly, "Although he is a young man, he is still a young man after all, and it is difficult to resist Yuhuan's beauty."

Thinking of this, Mrs. Guo Guo waited for the song and dance to stop, and then she took the initiative to smile and said, "Zhang Xuan, today's banquet is no better than the poetry and wine banquet on the Qujiang Pond. I know that you are a talented person, so I will take this opportunity to ask you for a poem. "

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, and immediately understood that Mrs. Guo Guo was using this method to show her talent in front of the emperor, which was another form of attracting jade.

Li Longji seemed to be intoxicated by the melody of singing and dancing, closed his eyes and meditated, and suddenly heard the words of Mrs. Guo Guo, his seemingly old eyes slowly opened, and looked at Zhang Xuan.

This glance is radiant and majestic, but it is also hidden.

Zhang Xuan was startled, immediately restrained his mind, and said softly, "Zhang Xuan has little talent and learning, and really dare not fight in front of the emperor and empress..."

"Young man, you don't need to be too self-effacing. The poem you wrote at the Qujiang Poetry Banquet that day, I have also read it, it is truly a shocking work. The emperor is full of praise for it - today is the meeting, and you Sing calmly, if you sing well, I will reward you a lot.”

Concubine Yang pursed her lips and smiled lightly, then raised her hands and shouted, "Get the pen, ink, paper and inkstone quickly."

Zhang Xuan had no choice but to get up and take orders.Now that Concubine Yang Gui said so, he can't refuse anyway.Disobedience to Concubine Yang Gui is equivalent to disobedience to Emperor Li Longji, which is a great crime.

Zhang Xuan was tall and slender, standing in the field with his hands tied, with a bit of heroism in his elegance.He turned his back and glanced at Mrs. Guo Guo who was looking forward to him, but he saw the eyes of Pei Hui, a young man sitting beside Mrs. Guo Guo, flickering, and the light of disdain flashed away in his eyes.

When the eyes of the two met, there seemed to be a little anger from the friction.It's just that Pei Hui hurriedly lowered his head, and immediately returned to his timid and respectful appearance.

But what kind of person Zhang Xuan is, and he has read countless people in two lifetimes, so he can vaguely guess that although this young man has a weak temperament, he is actually quite arrogant, and he seems to like reading and has some hidden talents.Otherwise, he wouldn't be like this.

(End of this chapter)