Funing Hall

Back then, although Gu Ci's temperament was outrageous, since the old man passed away, he spent most of his time wandering outside, and he really saw a lot of the world.Especially after entering Beijing, he has been earning money from Chunfenglouhua ladies all day long.If you want to say who has seen the most world, apart from people who have traveled everywhere, you must also count these ladies.

What's more, Chunfeng Tower is one of the best places in Beijing, and ordinary people can't afford to go there. What these ladies see and hear are all about the affairs of the princes and nobles.These days when Gu Ci came to Beijing, he often heard them mention it.

Brothel ladies are the best at seeing people, and they usually chat about how to tell whether a visitor is really rich or not.Gu Ci was painting for them and listened to what they had to say.

After his hand was stopped by someone, he turned his head and saw the person coming, but he didn't have time to take a closer look at the person's appearance.Gu Ci only looked into his eyes, and saw that although he was only wearing a brown uniform, he didn't look very conspicuous, and he didn't lead a horse, let alone a servant.But the jade pendant hanging around his waist - Gu Ci secretly "tsk", this is probably the kind of person that the sisters of Chunfenglou covered their mouths and laughed and said that they must pounce on it fiercely.

Gu Ci was never stupid, he just wanted to make money in a safe and sound way, and he didn't want to be eye-catching.After listening to those sisters talk a lot, he also knows that these people are not easy to mess with.

The light in Gu Ci's eyes was still sharp, but after a few breaths, he immediately retracted it.He even showed a few flattering smiles, and said in a gentle voice, "My lord, you—"

Unexpectedly, before the words were finished, that stupid guy surnamed Liu saw that Gu Ci relented, and thought that Gu Ci was afraid of him.He grabbed Gu Ci again and insisted on arguing with Gu Ci, with a loud voice, saying that Gu Ci did not respect that Wang Langjun.

Gu Ci was speechless, this person surnamed Liu was too stupid!He doesn't have any vision at all, no matter how good Wang Langjun's family background is, his father is just a county magistrate, and it's nothing more than being arrogant in his hometown.When he arrived in the capital, he dared to make such a fuss, and he was not afraid that the real family members would laugh at him.

Gu Ci didn't want to be dragged down by him, so he stretched out his hand and forcibly pulled his hand away, then smiled faintly at the strange gentleman, picked up his robe and wanted to hurry away.

But for some reason, the strange gentleman who was so indifferent just now, who was clearly warning him majesticly, didn't say a word at this moment, and just watched the nonsense surnamed Liu.Gu Ci even felt that this person had been looking at him.

Gu Ci was looked at a little fluffy, afraid that his appearance would be remembered by others, and he would be embarrassing in the future.

He doesn't want to offend these nobles, he still wants to make money.

Gu Ci didn't bother to take another look, and immediately ran away, but the person surnamed Liu came up to tease him again, and the trouble became bigger and bigger.

Gu Ci was very annoying, but the surname Liu really wanted to make a move. In front of so many people, Gu Ci said that he went to the brothel, which refuted a lot of face, so naturally he couldn't swallow it.Just like what Gu Ci had thought earlier, since he is no longer at the gate of the Ministry of Rites, who is afraid of whom?

Gu Ci whispered to him angrily: "Didn't you see the person who just came? You are not afraid of offending someone!"

The one surnamed Liu sneered: "Timid and fearful, that's you, not me! Besides, that person is just an ordinary person! Just explain it to me today!"

When Gu Ci heard what he said, he scolded him as "idiot". He was also afraid that he would be implicated, so he was anxious and angry, and still whispered: "What are you talking about? Tell me how you went to Chunfenglou? Why, do you want me to go?" Call the sister you paid the money to confront you face to face?!"

"you!"

"I did it but didn't dare to admit it, who is the coward? Pooh!" After Gu Ci finished speaking, he shook his hand away and ran away.

The face of Liu was flushed, and he reached out to grab him.

This time it was really fighting!

After all, it is not far from the government office of the Ministry of Rites, and there are really not many pedestrians and vendors here.When Wang Langjun and others saw the two of them fighting, they were so frightened that they ran over immediately, trying to separate them.

Gu Ciben was still rational, but when he was so provoked by Liu, he started to fight him with his fists.

Gu Ci grew up in the countryside, and he can climb trees, swim in water and farm fields. How can a scholar compare to his strength?He quickly pressed Liu Langjun to the ground and stomped it happily.He raised his head, anxiously looking at the strange gentleman not far away.

Looking at it this way, Gu Ci was even more puzzled!

Why is this one still in a daze!

He obviously looked back at them and saw them huddled together, but he didn't say a word?Is he the one who said "No noise outside the Ministry of Rites" just now?

But it's okay to be in a daze, he wants to slip away!

Wang Langjun is still persuading: "Gu Langjun, we are from the same town, we have to forgive others and forgive others."

There are countless things in Gu Ci's heart that he wants to say, who will not forgive whom? !But when he didn't care about these things at this time, he kicked Liu Langjun again, stretched out his hand to push away the crowd, and slipped away was the best policy.

But at this time——

"What are you doing!!" The guards not far away from the Yawai of the Ministry of Rites finally saw them, and a group of people ran towards them.

Gu Ci took the opportunity to sneak away, but the surname Liu played tricks, and stretched out his hand to tightly hug his ankle, preventing him from running away.The guards came running and surrounded them into a group, Gu Ci couldn't run away completely, he stretched out his hand to cover his eyes in pain.

The guards didn't speak politely, and they directly said in a fierce voice: "Think this is a vegetable market? Turn around! And you, put your hands down!"

Gu Ci thought he was unlucky, and was about to put down his hand listlessly.

Suddenly, the guard changed his tone and said softly and respectfully, "Thank you sir!"

There was a sudden silence around me.

Gu Ci's hand covering his eyes hadn't been withdrawn yet, he opened it quietly, and saw that strange gentleman walking towards them.

So his surname is Xie?

Thank you, my lord, you are really an adult.

It seems that he is only eighteen or nineteen years old, but he is already an adult, and he is indeed a big family member.People from different backgrounds can envy those who don't come here, and they can become officials without taking the imperial examination.

But what good is being an official?

Gu Ci wasn't envious, he was a little proud of himself, being nurtured by those sisters all day long, his ability to see people really improved.

After Mr. Xie approached, the guards all bowed their hands and saluted, and the leader laughed again: "These are candidates who came to Beijing to rush for the exam. They are making noise outside the Ministry of Rites and disturbing your lord."

Master Xie didn't speak, but looked at Gu Ci.

Gu Ci saw it.

Because he was looking at him through his fingers too.

Gu Ci looked at him for a moment, then quickly put his fingers together again, and stopped looking.

Gu Ci felt a little strange, an unexplainable feeling in his heart.

At this time, the leader of the guard said respectfully again: "Master Xie, is he coming to the Ministry of Rites to look for Mr. Cai? Mr. Cai is here, please come in."

This Master Xie finally spoke again, and he asked, "These people?"

"Your Majesty, I'll bring them in and hand them over to Lang Zhong." After finishing speaking, the guard seemed to be trying to curry favor and prove himself, and said, "Your Majesty attaches great importance to this spring, and you don't dare to be careless about this matter!" , It’s the little ones who have neglected their duties, and they will go to receive the punishment later!”

Gu Ci was at the side, he could hear clearly, he knew that the emperor in the palace was fighting with the queen mother.Although he doesn't know who is more powerful, Chun Wei is not a trivial matter. No matter who is responsible, both parties will find the other's fault. They have collided!

Mr. Xie is afraid that he is the little emperor's man, that's why the guards say that.

Now the guards are going to be punished.

They were brought in to the doctor, and then what?

But you must not be sent to Kaifeng Mansion for custody!

What should the little emperor do if he finds out that they are making trouble and feels unhappy?Then it's not just holding on!

The more Gu Ci thought about it, the more afraid he became, he only wanted to make money!

After the guard finished speaking, he waved his hand: "Take them all away!"

Gu Ci happened to be covering his eyes, taking the opportunity, his legs gave way, and he fell directly to the ground——

Yes, he pretended to be dizzy.

Later, even pretending to be dizzy did not escape.

They were all taken back to the government office of the Ministry of Rites and were taught a lesson by the doctor.After all, they are candidates and they have status. After a training, they will be fine. Of course, they will not go to jail.

Because Gu Ci "fainted", he was lying on the ground to listen to the training.

Also because he was "dizzy", Liu Langjun, who beat him, was trained the hardest.The doctor was also a scholar, and he was really angry at what they said. He pointed at Liu Langjun's nose and scolded him for being sorry for the saints and books.

Gu Ci was secretly happy.

But it didn't last long, and those who didn't get dizzy were released after the training.

As long as he is still lying...

The boy in the doctor's office asked, "My lord, this one?"

At this time, there were only three of them in the room.The two of them didn't know that Gu Ci was pretending to be dizzy. The doctor said angrily: "It's not right to hit someone, and the one who was beaten was not honest. Otherwise, why bother to beat him? I know this person. His name is Gu Ci. Before I came here, I heard from other students that the last He is a restless person who hangs around the flower building all day long. Tell him to lie down! When I wake up, I will have a good talk with him!"

"Yes!"

The doctor is busy with official duties, and the servant is dedicated to guarding.

Gu Ci wanted to cry...

He is also hungry, and he has the best relationship with Chun Niang in Chunfeng Building.Chunniang said that he was like her lost brother, who cooked delicious food for him every day, and he was even more hungry thinking of the various pastries Chunniang made for him.

To wake up or not to wake up is also a question.

Wake up, maybe how to be trained.

Can't wake up, he's hungry...

After thinking about it, he still felt that he should continue to faint.He didn't believe it, he was in a coma all day and never woke up, wouldn't these people let him go? !

But he was really hungry.

The servant guarding him was very careful, moved a small stool and sat in front of him.He didn't even dare to move!He was really clever this time but was misunderstood by his cleverness. These little people, who has the time to embarrass them?I knew it was just a reprimand, so why pretend to be dizzy at that time!

Gu Ci was so hungry that his stomach seemed to be on fire, when suddenly there were footsteps outside the door.

The servant immediately got up, walked out, and met the person who came.

The young servant didn't know who was coming, but he also bowed: "I've seen you, my lord."

"This is His Majesty's bodyguard, Xie Wenrui thank you sir." Someone answered for him.

Gu Ci thought to himself, he really belongs to the little emperor!

The servant hurriedly saluted again: "I have seen Mr. Xie! What do you want to order? Just tell the little one!"

Footsteps sounded again, Xie Wenrui walked up to Gu Ci who was lying down, turned around and said to the boy: "You go out first."

"This..." The boy hesitated.

Xie Wenrui's servant smiled: "Our lord has something to say to this man."

The boy struggled for a moment and had no choice but to back down.

After he left, Xie Wenrui's servant said, "Liu Lang, I'll wait outside."

Immediately afterwards, Gu Ci heard footsteps going away, and then heard the door being closed, and there was silence again.

Gu Ci was inexplicably nervous...

He felt that this Xie Wenrui was also staring at him.

He didn't dare to move, not even his eyelids.

His eyelids didn't move, but other places moved... He was so hungry that his stomach growled.

Gu Ci's face was burning hot, he only hoped that his face would not turn red.

"not hungry?"

When Gu Ci was trying to control himself, Xie Wenrui suddenly said such a sentence.

"..." Gu Ci is not a person who is afraid of embarrassment, but now he really feels ashamed!

He secretly said, he's fainted, he doesn't know anything! !

"You're pretending to be dizzy." Xie Wenrui said again.

"..."

"It's getting dark, and Tokyo is still cold at this time. If you lie down like this, you will definitely catch a cold. Will you still take the exam in a few days' spring?"

Gu Ci secretly gritted his teeth.

"Get up, I'll take you away."

As soon as he said this, Gu Ci immediately opened his eyes.

Gu Ciben has a lot to say.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his eyes, he met him, stood beside him, lowered his head to look carefully at his, Xie Wenrui's eyes.

For some reason, Gu Cihu couldn't say a word.

"Your name is Gu Ci?" Xie Wenrui asked.

"Hmm." He replied.

"But the words of poetry?"

Gu Ci blinked and said, "A farewell speech."