Funing Hall

The imperial examination system in this dynasty was very strict, and the officials who marked the examination papers were all locked in a specially prepared wing room in the ceremony courtyard, where they ate, drank and lazed.

Zhao Shiqi is not from the Academy of Rites, and he does not need to comment on the volume.But since you are responsible for this matter, you must be responsible to the end.He still leaves early and returns late every day. Although he can't get in, it's good to wander around outside. After wandering, he stays with the other officials who don't grade papers.

He worked in the Liyuan these days and gained a lot of goodwill.

Cai Yong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, has never been an easy person to get along with, even when talking to His Majesty, he seldom smiles.People often say that they don't know where he pleases His Majesty, such a temperament can become a minister!Many people don't like him because he doesn't know how to behave.

Like Huang Shu, although his temper is stinky and tough, but his personality is full of charm, and people admire him unconsciously when he speaks. He has a bad temper and is very good at being a man. Everyone is very convinced of.

And Zhao Cong has always liked real people. Although Cai Yong has a bad temper and looks a little scary, he does real things!He manages things in an orderly manner without talking much, and can hardly find any mistakes.When he first came to power, Cai Yong was in charge of Enke. He did a great job and made him look good.

Zhao Cong likes to listen to what real people say, because what real people say is the real truth.

And someone like Cai Yong actually praised Zhao Shiqi when he entered the palace to meet His Majesty.

He didn't talk too much, just said: "Mr. Eleven is quick in handling things and has a calm temper."

Zhao Cong was stunned, it was the first time he heard Cai Yong praise someone, even though Cai Yong always had a haughty face when he praised someone, as if someone owed him his life.Zhao Cong was very happy after being surprised, even Cai Yong praised it, which shows that Xiao Shiyi really did a good job.

He was a little complacent, so he just said, he has always believed in his own children.

Zhao Cong said with a smile: "When Qiu Wei's matter is settled, I am going to let him go to the Ministry of Rites for training. Let him help Master Cai, and Master Cai will teach him more."

If it is someone else, I am afraid that I have to be humble, and I dare not even claim it.

Cai Yong continued to put on a tiger face and agreed.

Zhao Cong found it extremely funny.After Cai Yong left, he put away his smile and felt a little bit like Xiao Shiyi again.

Even if it was just Qiuwei, there were so many candidates who went to Beijing to rush for the exam. After taking the three subjects, so many articles were written, how can they be read in three or two days.Even though Zhao Cong missed him, he knew he couldn't disturb the child's business, so he asked Fu Lu to go out of the palace to see Zhao Shiqi, and then bring him some food.

Fu Lu sent food, and specifically told him about Cai Yong boasting about him, and said with a smile: "Our Majesty is so happy!"

Zhao Shiqi took the food, feeling happy and bitter in his heart, not only their Majesty missed him, but he also missed him!He originally planned to ignore these things and go back to the palace today, but when Fu Lu said this, Zhao Cong was so proud of him, he felt embarrassed to go back.

He must do things better, and wish everyone would praise him.

Seeing his tired face, Fu Lu didn't say any more, and returned after delivering the things.

Zhao Shiqi took the food, all of which were small snacks, which were cheap to eat after being kept for a long time.He didn't want to finish eating, let alone share it with others, so he asked the eunuch who came to keep it.Later, after staying overnight last night, he was persuaded to go back to rest.The Fu officials in front of His Majesty are all here, and they dare not oppress this gentleman.

They all kicked him out, Zhao Shiqi finally decided to go back to the palace.

It's just that before going back, he has to go home to take a shower and change clothes.

When he arrived at the door of his house and was about to get out of the car, the concierge was pulling with a person in front of the door.When he came back suddenly, the concierge was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and the strange boy also knelt on the ground.Zhao Shiqi thought to himself, what kind of ghost is he?As for being so scared?

He got out of the car and asked casually: "What are you pulling? Isn't it too ugly?" Because he was a little tired, his voice was lowered a bit.

The concierge trembled again, and immediately said: "Mr. Lord, this man came to the mansion with a gift, but the little one is refusing it."

Zhao Shiqi took a look, and there were indeed several gift boxes beside the other kneeling person, and they didn't look like expensive things.

Frankly speaking, giving these gifts is nothing, besides, he will return the gifts.

He didn't care and said: "Take it, prepare a return gift and tell him to leave quickly, don't drag here." After finishing speaking, he lifted his foot and walked into the door.

The concierge breathed a sigh of relief, got up, and said impatiently: "Okay, my lord has spoken. Bring the box in!"

"Yes, yes, thank you!" The boy who came to give the gift handed over the box and presented the gift list, "This is the gift list."

The concierge took the gift list and saw that it was something ordinary, so he returned the gift as usual.After the man took the gift list and left, he sent someone to store the only gift he had received at this time in the wing room, and wait for Miss Yan Mo to come back to deal with it.

The person who moved the gift box to the wing came back and said, "I don't know what's inside, it's very heavy."

The concierge waved the gift list in his hand: "Vases and utensils."

"It's too heavy," they muttered.

"All right, all right, this is not something we can manage, you all go and rest."

"Yes." After finishing speaking, everyone dispersed.There are not many things to do in the Zhao family, and there is really nothing to do.The concierge put away the gift list, turned around and continued to guard.

Zhao Shiqi took a bath, changed into clean clothes and entered the palace.

Zhao Cong didn't expect that he would come back, it was getting late, and he was still discussing political affairs with others in Chongzheng Hall.After sitting for a long time and seeing too many people, his head hurt a little, so he couldn't help but reach out to rub his forehead. Fu Lu came in from the outside and bowed quietly.

Zhao Cong rubbed his forehead and squinted at him: "What's wrong?"

"Your Majesty, Mr. Lang is back, and he is in the Palace of Funing."

Zhao Cong immediately opened his eyes, and the light in his eyes burst out instantly, and then stained his entire face.The ministers who just raised their heads were stunned when they saw His Majesty doing this.

Zhao Cong himself didn't know it, he got up immediately and was about to go back to Funing Hall.

"Your Majesty, this matter—" the minister hurriedly said.

Zhao Cong regained his composure and turned to look at him: "Master Li will come into the palace early tomorrow, I will give you an answer, I have to think about it."

"Yes." The minister saluted again, but before he finished saluting, Zhao Cong had already strode out.Fu Lu anxiously picked up the cloak that was placed on the side, bent towards the ministers, and ran after their Majesty.

The autumn night was getting colder, Zhao Cong was thin, and he had just come out of the warm inner room. If he was not careful, he might catch a cold when he encountered the cool wind.Zhao Cong was usually very concerned about his body, but now he forgot, even though he was tired, he walked extremely fast.

There are strict rules in the palace, and Fu Lu can't run in big strides. He walked in small steps, just about to catch up with their majesty.

Their Majesty stopped—

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, the moon is full and full of light, and the whole palace is enveloped in it like water and moonlight.

The moonlight is like water, on the surface of the water, the reflections of the palaces on both sides of the palace road are clear, and the reflections of the branches faintly blowing with the wind are clear——

Zhao Shiqi, who was walking not far ahead, had a clear reflection, and his figure was even clearer.

The clear Zhao Shiqi stopped and stood ten steps away from Zhao Cong, smiling a little before he knew it.

Under the moonlight, even a little bit is very clear.

There is fatigue in the laughter, but more is the satisfaction of finally seeing one side.

Zhao Cong laughed out loud, and then walked forward, and Zhao Shiqi also walked towards him.

Holding the cloak, Fu Lu knew that he shouldn't go forward at this time, but...their Majesty is cold!

But their majesty has been getting closer and closer to Zhao Shiqi.

Forget it, Fu Lu stopped annoyed, determined not to disturb this moment.

"Your Majesty." Zhao Shiqi took a bigger step and walked in front of Zhao Cong one step faster.I don't know how to express my joy, so I can only turn it into this sound.I was very excited in my heart, but my voice was exceptionally calm.

Zhao Cong understood very well.

He was overjoyed and excited, but at the moment he couldn't even speak.

I don't know how many springs, summers, autumns and winters have passed in the past few days.

The two looked at each other stupidly, until the wind picked up, and Zhao Shiqi came back to his senses. He immediately raised his hand and showed Zhao Cong the cloak in his hand: "I'm afraid you'll be cold, so I brought the clothes."

Zhao Cong laughed again, and said unceremoniously: "Will Fu Lu not be prepared? Are you missing me?"

Zhao Shiqi didn't expect him to speak so directly, he was taken aback but laughed out loud, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise." He also saluted.

Zhao Cong smiled more happily.

The headache and annoyance I had just now seemed to have disappeared.

Zhao Shiqi took another step forward, unfolded the cloak and put it on Zhao Cong, and asked, "Go back?"

"Ah."

Zhao Shiqi walked a few steps, then turned to look at him: "Why doesn't Your Majesty leave?"

Zhao Cong reached out to him.

Zhao Shiqi smirked, returned to Zhao Cong, held him, and the two walked forward side by side, walking on the full moonlight together.

The smiles on the faces of the two are clear, and the partially overlapping reflections are even clearer.

When they walked away, Fu Lu raised his foot and followed quietly, but when he lowered his head, he saw a reflection on the ground!

He hurriedly turned his head, Master Li was frightened stupid, seeing Fu Lu looking back at him, he immediately lowered his head and said: "Mr. Fu."

Fu Lu smiled and said, "Master Li, it's getting late, go back quickly."

Mr. Li was sweating all over his body, and it was blown by the cool autumn wind, making it even cooler.He also wants to go back sooner!Who would have expected to see this scene just after leaving the Chongzheng Hall!

There is nothing wrong with holding hands between uncle and nephew, he also has nephews, but this...why does he always feel that something is wrong, something is wrong so that cold sweat breaks out of his body unconsciously.

Fu Lu still smiled, but his speaking speed slowed down a lot: "There are many things in the palace, and the small ones are often neglected. I will not send Mr. Li out of the palace. I hope Mr. Li will understand."

Mr. Li immediately waved his hand and said: "Where is it, Mr. Fu is polite, I will leave the palace and go back to the residence!"

After he finished speaking, he was about to leave, but Fu Lu suddenly said behind him: "Have Master Li ever seen anything?"

Master Li's back stiffened, and he hurriedly said, "I didn't see anything!"

Fu Lu smiled: "Your Majesty is thinking about the Jurchen matter, Mr. Li will enter the palace early tomorrow."

"Definitely." Master Li smiled lightly and ran away quickly.

When Fu Lu returned to Funing Hall, he only saw how happy the eunuchs guarding the gate were, and he knew how happy their majesty was.Seeing him coming back, the gatekeeper eunuch immediately said: "Mr. Fu, Mr. Lang gave us a reward today! One ingot of gold per person!"

Fu Lu laughed and scolded a few words, and said: "Then you should do your errands well!"

The eunuchs responded with a smile and continued to guard the gate dutifully.

Fu Lu hung up the cloak that His Majesty was not wearing, and saw Rantao coming out of the main hall, and immediately asked with a smile, "Is your Majesty ready to eat?"

"Yes, Your Majesty told me to come out. It's just the two of them inside." Rantao also had a smile on his face.

Zhao Shiqi was not in the palace, Zhao Cong was in a normal mood and rarely smiled.Those who serve people are happy because their master is happy.As soon as Zhao Shiqi came back, His Majesty was so happy, and they could only be happier.

The two of them stood on the porch, chatting casually under the moonlight, and after talking for a while, they turned around to their majesty and Zhao Shiqi.

Fu Lu said with emotion: "Sister, you see, if Mr. Xiao Lang doesn't come back for a few days, His Majesty will think about what he wants to be."

"Your Majesty and Mr. Lang have a good relationship."

"If the two of you don't see each other for a long time due to something in the future, Your Majesty—"

Rantao was so angry that he stretched out his hand and hit him: "What nonsense are you talking about with that mouth!"

Fu Lu hurriedly avoided, and begged for mercy: "I'm talking nonsense, I'm talking nonsense! It's just that when you grow up, you must go out to do errands."

"Running errands is doing errands. What did you say just now? What do you mean two people haven't seen each other for a long time?"

Fu Lu slapped himself twice: "I was wrong."

Rantao was still not happy, and said angrily, "I will punish you for not eating today!" After saying that, she walked towards the dining room.

Rantao brought the freshly stewed soup into the inner room, Zhao Cong and Zhao Shiqi were talking about interesting things, and they were laughing.

Because he was happy, Zhao Cong also drank wine, which was sweet-scented osmanthus wine mixed with honey water, which filled the room with a sweet fragrance, and Zhao Shiqi accompanied him to drink.Rantao poured wine and soup for the two of them, saw that they only had each other in their eyes, and thought to themselves, their Majesty and Lang Jun are so good that they will not be separated.

Must be together life after life, this is called a good relationship.