Dao Fruit

"Old Prime Minister..."

Xun Sheng looked around and saw Ma Yang's face. Qiu Yan called out his previous title. But in fact, since returning to the dynasty, Ma Yang was the real Prime Minister. The old Xiangguo's statement was a bit unfair. That’s it.

However, Ma Yang didn't take it seriously, smiled slightly, and said: "Just now you went to pay a visit with others, but it's not convenient to talk."

Qiu Yan shook his head and called him "student". Zhou Guan beside him also hurriedly greeted him.

The emperor left just now. Ma Yang and Wang Fu accompanied him for a few steps, leaving several other prime ministers and ministers behind. Qiu Yan was not familiar with them, and he felt a little disgust in Zhang Lian's eyes and was not in the mood to go. Put your hot face on someone else's cold ass.

Now, when Ma Yang returned, he happened to hear Qiu Yan pouring out his poems, so he spoke out.

Afterwards, Ma Yang chatted with Qiu Yan and Zhou Guan for a few words, and the topic returned to poetry: "Did you write this poem out of emotion? However, if it spreads, it will have a bad impact. Your status is different now. Although he has not yet held an official position, he has been recognized by the Three Yuans and the visions, and his momentum is really big. Every move attracts attention, and he can no longer do whatever he wants as before. The murderous intentions in the officialdom are often hidden in invisible places. Tit-for-tat confrontation is rare.”

He was trying to wake up Qiu Yan to prevent others from using poetry as an excuse to ruin his reputation and future.

It is indeed easy for people to criticize the No. 1 pick who laments his failure.

But Zhou Guan thought that Ma Yang wanted to punish Qiu Yan for pretending to be melancholy, so he explained for him: "Ma Gong misunderstood. The student just mentioned a friend who failed the exam, which affected Brother Qiu's thoughts, and he felt it." This poem was made.”

After hearing this, Ma Yang smiled slightly, nodded and said: "It was extremely difficult for Shen Zhi to even be admitted as a scholar. The feeling of the carp returning must have been deep in his heart. It is possible that this poem was written at that time. It's just that sometimes , the actual situation of some things is not important at all, because what others see may not be the real thing, just like everyone in the world says that Wang Fu and I are enemies, but how many people know that the two of us have a close personal relationship? "

Zhou Guan heard this. My mind was a little confused, but I vaguely grasped the deep meaning. After all, I am a concubine from a noble family. If I didn't have a little bit of scheming, how could I have studied steadily until now?

Qiu Yan's eyes showed a look of thought, and then he cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, old Prime Minister, for your concern. The students will keep it in mind. That poem was written by an old friend, and I chanted it with emotion. However, I am about to become an official, so I didn't think too much about it." If you don't want to restrain yourself, you have to take a look at the excitement of this officialdom, but you don't have to be like the light." It's like rushing on the battlefield, showing off your sharp edge!

His reply made Zhou Guan's heart tighten and startle. Even Ma Yang was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing.

"Shenzhi, Shenzhi, it seems that I made a mistake when you used the word "Shenzhi". It doesn't matter, you have to go through it." He nodded with a smile, and whispered, "However, even if you want to maintain your original intention, But at the beginning, you might as well watch more and listen more. Talk less and do less. Ultimately, you have to see what the government is like with your own eyes.”

"Students, please keep this in mind." Qiu Yan nodded.

"Okay, I won't disturb you anymore. The Qionglin Banquet is your farewell to the past, so enjoy it. By the way, I will come to Xingjing to make a living in a while. You may as well come to my house and reminisce with him. ”

When Ma Yang spoke, he glanced back and then left. The "Weisheng" in his mouth refers to Shen Weisheng, one of his students with both civil and military skills. He accompanied him to the south and stayed in Qingchang for two years. He has a good relationship with Qiu Yan.

"Brother Shen is coming? You really can't miss it."

Qiu Yan nodded. The dust of the imperial examination had settled, and the matter of avoiding suspicion no longer existed. According to normal etiquette, he would inevitably visit Ma Yang's residence in the next few days.

"Brother Qiu, it turns out that your name was given by Ma Xiangguo. According to rumors, you are a close disciple of Ma Xiangguo. It is not groundless at first glance." Zhou Guan breathed a sigh of relief. Ma Yang was by his side just now, and he acted respectfully. It seemed like they were talking as usual, but in fact, their heart strings were always tense and they didn't dare to relax even a little bit.

The Prime Minister, in Qiu Yan's previous life, was a prime minister-level figure. Although Zhou Guan became a Jinshi, he had not yet experienced the official training, and he still had the hearts of the people. Facing such a figure, of course, it would not be easy. The mental effort consumed in a short period of time is not much different from that of the exam, so topics should be used to resolve it.

However, before Qiu Yan could reply, another voice came -

"Qiu Yan, I've read a lot about your name and exam papers these days, but today we can really talk to you."

Zhou Guanxun looked at the sound, and his heart that had just been put down immediately picked up again.

"Prince..."

The person who came was surprisingly Wang Fu, the examiner of this subject, one of the prime ministers and assistants, and the leader of the reform!

This black-faced gentleman looked serious. When he stood here, he immediately felt a sense of oppression. Not to mention Zhou Guan's sudden shortness of breath. Even Qiu Yan's flesh and blood body instinctively shrank the pores and then let go. .

"What a strong aura!" The next moment, Qiu Yan understood. He knew that it was Wang Fu's own thoughts, official aura and dragon aura that combined, and even aroused a little order, thus forming an aura. Ordinary people would only feel a little oppressed. , and the more sensitive the perception, the clearer the feeling of the aura, and the greater the impact.

Then, the two of them saluted and said, "I have met the teacher."

Wang Fu is a master of examinations, so he naturally deserves to be called so.

He nodded, his eyes fell on Qiu Yan: "I have read your test paper several times, and it is very insightful. Although there are still flaws in the details, your views on the market are very profound, and you have a clearer understanding of the current problems. When there is a chance, we should talk."

As he said this, he encouraged the two of them a few words, and then left first.

Zhou Guan said with envy: "Brother Qiu, both prime ministers think so highly of you, this is a great omen!"

Qiu Yan laughed dumbly, shook his head and said: "If only one person thinks highly of you, that would be a good thing, but the current situation may not be the case, and..." As he said this, he looked around.

The eyes of the scholars around him all changed significantly, implying various thoughts.

The representatives of the old and new parties talked to Qiu Yan one after another, and they all looked like they were talking and laughing. This scene, of course, could not escape the eyes of others.

The people at the banquet seemed peaceful and friendly on the surface, but they were actually hiding their thoughts, but they were hiding their thoughts. The prime ministers were the focus of everyone's attention. The two focuses appeared one after another, and now they were eye-catching in front of Qiu Yan.

"No wonder some people say that hundreds of officials are actually hundreds of coffins, filthy everywhere, without a trace of cleanliness. Now it seems that the minds of prospective officials are also fickle and have a tendency to intrigue. If I immerse myself in it when I become an official in the future, I don't need to experience any humanity, and my cultivation may even decline! No wonder Bai Zhaoyuan made such a choice and left such words."

Feeling the gazes of the people, Qiu Yan shook his head secretly, but he did not deliberately restrain himself, and behaved as usual. Not long after, Li Le, the third place winner of this imperial examination, came over again. The two talked for a long time and were quite speculative.

As they talked, Li Le mentioned some martial arts, but although Qiu Yan had achieved success in life cultivation, he did not understand the things in the martial arts world, but he could see that Li Le also had martial arts skills.

Similarly, Li Le also saw some clues from Qiu Yan's words and deeds.

The two talked for a while, but the eyes of the people around them did not change much. Such eyes continued until the official appointment a few days later, and there was no change.

On the day of the official appointment, Qiu Yan set foot in the Golden Palace for the first time. Although he had watched from afar during the ceremony, he had a different feeling when he really stepped into it. He could feel the surging public opinion flowing in the palace, which was even stronger than in the City God Temple. There was a more subtle sense of power, and he was in charge of the world. It was really a world that fell once he entered the temple!

Behind Qiu Yan, Ye Yun and Li Le followed, and there were 24 people left, all of whom were Jinshi this year. They were all the people who got the official positions today. Except for the three people in the first class, the rest of them had been selected as Shujishi to stand here.

Standing in the palace, under the gaze of hundreds of officials, although these people were nervous, after a series of rituals after the palace examination, they were more or less stable and did not feel much discomfort.

After a while, the emperor took the throne, and the Minister of Rites called: "The Emperor, in accordance with the will of Heaven, proclaims: Now there are talented people Qiu Yan and Ye Yun..."

The edict was very long, Qiu Yan and others crossed their arms and bowed, waiting quietly, no one showed impatience, but some showed an impatient expression.

Qiu Yan was at the head of the team, his senses were open, and he gradually caught the changes in the luck. The dragon energy on the palace hung down, connected with his own luck tree, the branches and leaves grew, changed, gathered, and twisted on the top of the head, gradually forming the shape of a seal, the luck and cause and effect inside were entangled, and a little official aura was condensed.

"So that's it, this official aura has not really formed until now... huh?"

Here, Qiu Yan was still listening to the edict and feeling the official aura, but suddenly his heart moved.

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At the same time

In the southern border of Darui, the sky above Zao Mountain suddenly became stormy, and a figure emerged from it. He was made of flesh and blood and dressed in official uniform, but his eyes were glowing with yellow light. He held a star in his hand, and with a glance, he landed on the top of Zao Mountain, and spoke like thunder, which echoed in all directions——

"Minyuan Mountain God, come out and listen to the seal!"

As soon as the voice fell, the wind suddenly blew up on the mountain and the invisible pressure fell, making many monsters tremble with fear and dare not move at all.

"Listen to the seal?" Qiu Yan's spirit body opened his eyes, chewed on these two words, showing a little strange look, and then moved his body, rising into the air, looking directly at the person in the air, and saw the color of divine light in the other's eyes.

"Second-grade god?"

When the man saw the spirit body, the divine light in his eyes was bright, but it disappeared immediately, and then he threw the ball of starlight in his hand into the air, and saw the starlight turn and turn into a talisman.

"Following the order of Mu Xingjun, I know that there is a god named Min Yuan in the lower world who can be of great use. I pardoned him and made him the city god of Jiannan Road, enjoying the fourth rank! Why don't you thank me?"

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