Dao Fruit

"Are those scholars really protecting Qiu Yan?"

In the backyard, Pang Qianru listened to the servant's report, frowned, paced back and forth, and exuded an unhappy mood.

She had heard everything that happened in the front yard, and Pang Qianru was surprised. She thought Qiu Yan didn't know how to advance or retreat. He fought with an unknown person in the front yard and caused dissatisfaction among the people. She wanted to belittle him in front of Song Qian and let someone bring him here to take the initiative.

As a result, after waiting for a while, the news sent was completely different. Instead, it said that Qiu Yan was shocked on the spot and took control of the situation!

As soon as the news came, Pang Qianru knew that her wishful thinking would not come true.

However, what puzzled her was that a painting and a piece of calligraphy could have such a big effect and reverse the situation in one fell swoop.

"What's so special about the calligraphy and painting?" She asked, but the servant couldn't explain it in a subtle way and was quickly dismissed.

"This matter is getting more and more complicated..."

After thinking about it, Pang Qianru narrowed her eyes and glanced at Song Qian.

"He can move people with his calligraphy and painting. Even if Qiu Yan is not good at dealing with people, he should have some talent. No, his way of dealing with things..."

Song Qian frowned beside her, thinking about the same thing. She felt the hostility towards Qiu Yan from Pang Qianru's previous words and was a little worried.

At this time, Pang Qianru said: "Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen have entered the hall. Let's go now. The dinner should start."

Nodding, Song Qian and Pang Qianru left the backyard and did not go to the hall. Instead, they took a few steps and met Xu Ran and Ji Zheng in the wing room. They went the same way as Wen Zhizhen, but there were people coming and going at the gate of the other courtyard, and they were all men. Although Da Rui has an open-minded atmosphere, he still has to be careful sometimes, otherwise it will inevitably cause gossip and have an impact.

After the reunion, the four women said a few words briefly. Because of Xu Ran, it was inevitable that there were some sarcasm in the words, but fortunately they did not leave unhappily. They followed their companions and entered the hall leisurely.

The hall was full of people sitting behind several low tables. People talked from time to time, and Qiu Yan also met Luo Jiayun and others.

In addition to Qiu Yan, Wen Zhizhen, and Qi Jiulian, there were quite a few people who could enter the hall, including Ye Yun, the Lingnan Jieyuan mentioned earlier.

The rest of the people were also well-known people, and Gao Jing, the second place in Jiannan, was among them. However, Luo Jiayun, Zhou Guan, and Gu Yanzhi were not able to enter the hall.

However, except for Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen, the others had some troubles and would be challenged from time to time. It was obvious that some people were not convinced and did not dare to look for Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen, and use others as a breakthrough.

On the contrary, Qi Jiulian was at peace. Although he did not participate in the imperial examination, his grandfather was too famous. Sitting in the hall, he represented Mr. Taixu's face, and no one dared to raise any objections.

This is the benefit of reputation. Once it is officially established, people around can also benefit from it. Qiu Yan is now in the early stage of building his reputation. Only by withstanding various challenges and being truly recognized by others can he enjoy the benefits brought by reputation.

Even Wen Zhizhen, who has become a celebrity now, is not because of his reputation in Jiangnan, but because his actions in Xingjing are in line with his reputation, which is why he is respected.

After accumulating momentum, he will enjoy the reputation of others. No one in the world will think that he is inferior to others just because of his reputation, but they will follow the crowd.

In contrast, even in the hall, the invited people will not think of themselves as foils. Almost everyone regards themselves as the protagonist. When they see Pang Qianru and other women come out, they all smile.

"Everyone," Pang Qianru arrived and saluted, "Today I am attending the dinner at Anyang Villa. Please don't be polite. A few drinks are not a sign of respect." After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and immediately a maid dressed in elegant clothes, carrying plates of wine and food, walked lightly in front of the table like flowing water, and placed the wine and food on everyone's table.

"Please enjoy!" Pang Qianru didn't say much, raised her hand, and took the other women to sit down.

"It is said that the daughter of the Marquis's Mansion has a generous personality. Today I see that it is true."

Some people in the crowd immediately started to talk, and it seemed that they had heard about Pang Qianru before. Pang Qianru's words just now used strength, and her voice spread from inside the hall to outside the hall.

The dinner kicked off. All the people who came were candidates and scholars. During the meal, they inevitably urged each other to drink, took the opportunity to write poems and lyrics, or made some couplets to go with the wine, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

However, when a wealthy family entertains a banquet, there are inevitably some entertainment programs. Even if there are no dancers, at least there are some novelties to entertain the guests.

But the banquet hosted by Pang Qianru was hosted by a woman, so of course there would be no dancers on stage. After three rounds of wine, many people put down their cups and turned their eyes to the hall.

At this dinner, some people sat in the hall and some sat in the courtyard, but the layout was clever. Even if you were far away from the hall, you could still see the scene, not to mention that there were large gaps between the low tables, which made it more convenient to watch.

"With this arrangement, there must be some entertainment. I wonder what Pang Qianru will bring out?"

"She is the daughter of a marquis, so she must have extraordinary vision. What she brings out will probably open our eyes."

"Let's wait and see."

Similar thoughts flashed through everyone's mind, making them quite excited. Not long after, Pang Qianru lived up to everyone's expectations and clapped her hands and said, "Everyone, it's a rare opportunity for all of you to come together. I just happen to have something to entertain you."

"Here we go!" Everyone secretly said, and each of them cheered up.

Seeing this, Pang Qianru smiled slightly, her eyes swept across everyone's faces, and stayed longer on Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen's faces. This detail also caught the attention of those who were interested.

Then, she said, "It is said that the examination hall is like a battlefield. You are all famous figures. Facing the examination papers this time is like a general stepping onto the battlefield. You can face it calmly and kill the enemy. I am particularly looking forward to this, but I can't try it. Today I am fortunate to invite you all. I hope you can satisfy my wish and let me feel the same as you."

She called herself "a little girl", but there was a taste of not allowing others to refuse in her words, implying strongness. Such a woman naturally did not meet the wishes of everyone present, but under the background of Pang Qianru's beauty and the power behind her, some people could not help but be shaken and gave birth to a little admiration.

Of course, some people were interested in the meaning of Pang Qianru's words, and didn't know what this woman wanted to try.

The answer was soon revealed, and Pang Qianru turned around, walked a few steps, picked up the sandalwood box from the innermost table in the hall, held it in front of her chest, and walked back.

Looking at the box, a light flashed in Qiu Yan's eyes. Wen Zhizhen, Ye Yun, Qi Jiulian and others also had a slight change of expression. Obviously, they had already noticed the unusualness of the box.

"I wonder what Pang Qianru planned to do when she took out this box."

Qiu Yan was thinking, but his thoughts were interrupted by Pang Qianru's next words-

"You are all talented people from all over the country. You should know something about the Duke Wei of the previous dynasty."

The Duke Wei of the previous dynasty?

The Confucian scholars present were naturally familiar with this name, because the Duke Wei was a goal and a vision of contemporary scholars, and they placed their beautiful wishes on him.

The Confucian general god!

He opened up a new field with his articles and his military exploits were recorded in history!

Even in the entire long river of history, this is a name that shocked the ancients and the present!

Even Qiu Yan and Wen Zhizhen, when they heard this name suddenly, could not help but be shocked, and then they speculated about the box in Pang Qianru's hand.

"Could it be that the things in the box are related to the God of War?"

The same question arose in the minds of everyone present, and they were linked to each other, brewing a little desire, but it was still slight.

Pang Qianru chuckled: "I'm sorry to disappoint you all. The things of the God of War are not something that a little girl from the Hou family like me can get."

This statement extinguished the fire in everyone's hearts and gave rise to frustration. Under the linkage, the desire changed and gradually became a shadow, but it also made them come back to their senses and know that Pang Qianru was right. Even if there were things of the God of War, they were also things that various forces were fighting for. It was impossible for her, a woman, to fall into her hands, let alone be taken to the banquet.

However, Pang Qianru's subsequent words rekindled their wishes--

"However, although the book in the box is not written by Duke Wei, there is some connection. Duke Wei once left a volume of military tactics, which is missing. It is a pity for us military strategists, but his military tactics have not been cut off, because many books in the previous dynasty contain fragments of Duke Wei's military tactics."

"Could it be that the book in the box contains Duke Wei's military tactics?"

Seeing that everyone's eyes had changed significantly, Pang Qianru stopped beating around the bush and said directly: "The book in the box is a book of military miscellaneous notes, which were recorded by several generations of recorders and military officers, including some of Duke Wei's experience!"

Recruiters and military officers were positions in the previous dynasty, mostly officials attached to princes and generals.

"Miscellaneous Notes of Military Strategists!"

Hearing this name, many people outside the hall have not realized anything, but several people in the hall have taken a breath of cold air, all moved, especially Qiu Yan, after feeling the changes in several sage spirits in his body, he has a little fear of the miscellaneous notes! Knowing that there may be some kind of military spirit hidden in it!

At this time, Pang Qianru smiled slightly, and said: "This miscellaneous notes has been recorded by soldiers. Among them, there are people who study Confucianism and those who practice external magical powers. It has been added and modified over the generations. Now there are more extraordinary features. It can build battlefield scenes out of thin air for people to march. It's just right for all the talented people to try it. If anyone can win, this book can be given to them..."

Before she finished speaking, she reached out and opened the lid. The light rushed out from the box, like a rainbow, stirring everyone's mind! Because of similar emotions, they resonated, and finally a little heart demon was born!

But the strange thing is that whether it is the light in the box or the heart demon in everyone's heart, the dragon energy and the city will did not react!

"Hmm?" The light rushed over, and Qiu Yan caught a volatile thought, but before he could check it carefully, a warning sign suddenly appeared in his heart!

Boom!

The whole hall shook suddenly, and then the roof shattered!

Two lights and shadows appeared out of thin air!

"I wanted to seize the spiritual object of the heart monkey, but I didn't expect to see the spirit of the military strategist! It's really a pleasant surprise! We should capture it together!"

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