Daming Wuhou
Chapter 202
Lu Changting soon discovered that he thought life in Qingshou Temple was not difficult, but he was completely wrong.
During the day, in order to keep up with Dao Yan's pace, Lu Changting had to devote all his attention, and mental energy was no easier to consume than physical energy.After nightfall, after eating vegetarian food, Lu Changting became sleepy.There was no mood to wait for Zhu Di at all.
Zhu Di spent a few days in vain.
Later, when Lu Changting woke up in the morning, he could find that his clothes were wrinkled, and the quilt beside the bed was obviously slightly collapsed... Oh, and occasionally he could get a little trace from himself.
No need to think about it, it was Zhu Di who simply lay down after he fell asleep.He didn't leave until after dawn.
Lu Changting felt angry and moved.
The days at Qingshou Temple soon came to an end.It was completely different from what Zou Zhumo thought.When Dao Yan was teaching his lessons, he was very serious and had the style of a strict teacher. Except for this time, Dao Yan rarely came to disturb Lu Changting.So how can there be any brainwashing?What's wrong with it?The whole process couldn't be more clean and transparent.
In a blink of an eye, the township exam arrived.
During Lu Changting's days under Dao Yan's hands, it was as if he had repeated the three-year college entrance examination and five-year simulation several times.When facing the township examination, Lu Changting only felt a sense of numbness.
There are three township exams, one every three days, and each exam takes a full day.
Only now did Lu Changting feel that the college entrance examination in his previous life was so cute.
In the 20th year of Hongwu, Lu Changting finished the last exam of the township examination on September [-]th, fulfilling his goal of further integrating into the Ming Dynasty.After all, he is also a person who has participated in the provincial examination, so he got on the train of the Ming Dynasty imperial examination.
The township examination list is released in the middle of the month, when the sweet-scented osmanthus is in full bloom, so the township examination list is also called "Guibang".
Lu Changting didn't worry too much about the result of Guibang.
As soon as he came out of the examination room, he saw the carriage waiting outside.The only one was waiting outside ostentatiously.After all, it is the carriage of King Yan's Mansion, others dare not park outside like this, but King Yan's Mansion can.
Zhu Di was standing outside the carriage, followed by a smiling Cheng Er.
Seeing Lu Changting coming out, Cheng Er rushed forward without thinking: "Little Changting, how are you?"
Zhu Di said coldly: "Cheng Er."
Cheng Er hurriedly shut his mouth: "Yes, yes, why are you asking in such a hurry. Our little Changting will definitely win the championship!"
Lu Changting glanced back at the other candidates who came out one after another, and said in a low voice, "If your voice is louder, I will become a public enemy."
Cheng Er smiled embarrassingly, and quickly stopped talking.
No matter how great Yan Wang's mansion is, it can't offend scholars and scholars so blatantly.If it falls into the mouth of others, it becomes a topic of conversation.
Lu Changting walked to Zhu Di's side, supported Zhu Di's shoulders and jumped into the carriage.
Zhu Di patted Lu Changting's butt conveniently. From outsiders' perspective, it was as if he had brushed it lightly, but no one took it seriously.Only Lu Changting managed to resist the urge to kick back.Zhu Di followed closely into the carriage, and when the curtain of the carriage was lowered, he stretched out his hand to wrap Lu Changting in his arms, followed by a kiss.Lu Changting tilted his head, and Zhu Di kissed him on the back of the neck.
Lu Changting said with a dark face, "I smoked in it for a day, does it smell good?"
Zhu Di smiled and hugged Lu Changting even tighter: "The smell on Changting's body is naturally fragrant."
Lu Changting was so choked that he couldn't speak.
He has a sharp mouth and rarely admit defeat verbally.But he is not good at half a sentence of love talk, who knows that Zhu Di can speak more slickly than anyone else.
Lu Changting simply lay down comfortably, using Zhu Di as his own body cushion, and even squinted his eyes.When Lu Changting closed his eyes, Zhu Di couldn't help stretching out his hand to trace the outline of Lu Changting's face, the light in his eyes gradually deepened.
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It didn't take long to put the list down.
After all, Beiping talents are no better than Lu Changting's innate intelligence, plus the one-on-one tutoring of Zou Zhumo and Dao Yan.Just as Cheng Er said that day, Lu Changting won the championship in one fell swoop and won the first place.
On the second day, Pingyan Mansion held a deer-ming banquet for the new imperial examination candidates and inner and outer curtain officials, that is, the staff of the examination room.
Lu Changting undoubtedly became the most popular.
Zhu Di followed him to the Luming Banquet.
Lu Changting noticed a subtle change in the eyes of these people, he lowered his eyes slightly, and could vaguely guess what these people were thinking.It's fine if it's a normal day, and his reputation in Peiping doesn't affect others.But above the examination room, the interests are related, so it is inevitable that there will be jealous people.When they saw Lu Changting appearing with Zhu Di again, some unspeakable guesses in their hearts became logical.
Lu Changting understood their thoughts too well.
The magistrate respectfully invited Zhu Di, the prince, to his seat.After Beiping has undergone some rectification, no one dares to underestimate the King of Yan anymore.Especially since everyone knows that King Yan is in the limelight recently, what kind of stupid person must he be to ignore King Yan?
And Lu Changting, as a candidate, naturally couldn't sit on the top seat, even though everyone knew that he was King Yan's righteous brother, but his status at the moment was just a candidate in the Lu Ming Banquet.
Lu Changting didn't feel that there was anything wrong, he took his seat graciously.
Because it was the first name, Lu Changting also sat in the front seat, which was unmatched by other jurors.
Eye-catching is inevitable.
Lu Changting has always had a good reputation in Pingyan's mansion, so naturally he has become a thorn in the side of others today.
Lu Changting didn't care.
How can people who will enter the court and deal with Emperor Hongwu in the future be afraid of the jealousy caused by this little limelight?
Lu Changting drank generously and talked generously with local officials.In contrast, other moves are indeed dimmed.
The local officials also drank too much, and when they saw King Yan sitting next to them, they deliberately wanted to please, and immediately laughed: "How about asking Mr. Lu to sing the poem "The Crying of the Deer"?"
Singing "The Crying of the Lu" is a customary custom of the Luming Banquet, which has been carried on since the Tang Dynasty.
Lu Changting raised his eyebrows slightly, noticing that the eyes around him were more envious.It's a pity, the more jealous these people are, the less he will back down.How ridiculous is the theory of forbearance?At least he, Lu Changting, has absolutely no such words to write!
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He had learned this deer song in his previous life, and the teacher who taught it was very particular about rhythm and sense of rhythm, so Lu Changting also paid more attention to this aspect.But singing, really can't help him.
A cold and hoarse voice rang out in the Luming Banquet, perhaps because of drinking, Lu Changting's voice still contained a hint of drunkenness, which made people unconsciously smothered.Some people were fascinated by it, some were fascinated by it, and some frowned trying to suppress the disgust in their hearts...
The local official smiled and clapped his hands, boasting: "Mr. Lu is not only talented, but also makes people intoxicated when he recites poems..."
Lu Changting looked around, taking in all the expressions on everyone's faces.
A few here and there, even the eyeballs are red.
Even if such a person enters the official career, what can he do?What's more, from Lu Changting's point of view, I'm afraid they can only stop here, and it's very rare to move forward.
By the end of the Luming Banquet, the entire banquet had become a place for Lu Changting to showcase his talents.Of course, this cannot be blamed on Lu Changting, only the rest of the people are to blame, they are indeed not as generous as Lu Changting, obviously they are all candidates, but because of the presence of local officials and princes, they are more timid.In this way, isn't Lu Changting the only one left to show his splendor to his heart's content?
The Luming Banquet soon dissipated.
Zhu Di took the initiative to walk to Lu Changting's side: "Let's go."
Lu Changting nodded.
The people around looked at them carefully, and when Lu Changting and Zhu Di gradually walked away, Lu Changting faintly heard them say: "Who knows...it's...yes, after all...the prince..."
Although their voices were vague, Lu Changting deeply understood what they meant.
It's nothing more than to say that the foreign country test depends on one's own strength.
Zhu Di's hearing ability is not bad, and his expression turned cold immediately: "How dare they talk such nonsense?"
Lu Changting smiled: "The mouth grows on other people, that's out of our control." At this point, Lu Changting couldn't help but pause, "By the way, if I go to Yingtian in the future, the fourth brother will treat Ji Zilan and the third You should pay more attention to the things in the hands of the executioner!"
Only by mastering the public opinion and mouthpiece of Pingyan Mansion can the entire Pingyan Mansion be better controlled when the Jing Nan Change comes in the future.
Zhu Di nodded and pushed Lu Changting into the carriage: "Changting, you are drunk."
"Really?" Lu Changting blinked, his eyes sparkled a little.
Zhu Di suppressed the restlessness in his heart, and followed him into the carriage.
The carriage of King Yan's Mansion left here quickly, and all the disciples looked at the direction of the carriage, with different expressions.
"I still thought that Lu Changting would not be able to hold his breath, who knew he could be so patient!" Someone couldn't help being disappointed.
"What can't be tolerated, has already won the first place, so he naturally doesn't bother to argue with us."
"I also thought he would be a bit bloody, dare to show his innocence, and asked the examiner to hold the provincial examination again..."
"Just imagine! Can this be held again? Shut up, don't bring disaster on yourself!"
The disciples of Pingyan Mansion still have great reverence for King Yan Zhu Di, they couldn't help saying: "I don't know how King Yan tolerates such a person so much..."
They sighed, and none of them would admit that the jealousy in their hearts was at work.
After the rural examination is over, it is not far from the general examination and palace examination.
Dao Yan deliberately called Lu Changting to Qingshou Temple.Having come to this point, Lu Changting naturally didn't want to cause Hongwu's 21st year of failure because of a little slack, he returned to Qingshou Temple without any resistance.To Lu Changting's surprise, Zou Zhumo also came to Qingshou Temple, and then Luo Guanzhong.
Zou Zhumo said with a stern face: "One day as a teacher, you have to take on the responsibility of being a teacher. At this time, what I can teach you may not be as good as Dao Yan, but there is always something I can teach you."
Lu Changting was quite moved.
A person like Zou Zhumo will treat anyone sincerely if he sees them in his eyes.
Dao Yan didn't say anything about Zou Zhumo's arrival. After all, he had a greater advantage in front of Lu Changting at this time, and Zou Zhumo seemed to be a fearless existence in his eyes.
After a few days like this, Zhu Di was going to visit Qingshou Temple.
Every time he came in the dark of night and returned in the light of dawn.Lu Changting felt a little sorry for Zhu Di's running back and forth, but he had to say that this move made him feel more at ease, and there seemed to be a sweetness that couldn't be ignored...
It was only then that Lu Changting realized that it turned out that liking someone was like this.
Autumn and winter pass by in a blink of an eye...
In the 21st year of Hongwu, Lu Changting and Zhu Di celebrated the New Year together.
Beiping has been snowing heavily, and this winter seems to be extremely cold.
Lu Changting tightened the cloak on his body, and welcomed Dao Yan into the mansion.Lu Changting didn't ask him why he still came to Prince Yan's mansion at this time.Everyone agreed - when the new year is over, it is time for Lu Changting to leave for Yingtian Mansion.Otherwise, it would be too late to try in February.
Lanterns were hung up in the palace of King Yan lively, and delicacies and wines were put on display.
Ji Zilan and Ji Yun also came out.
Because it was a family banquet in Yan Wang's mansion, there were not so many details.Even if the female relatives were present, no one said much.
Lu Changting ordered mandarin duck hot pot to be made, especially a hot pot.It's a pity that Sanbao hadn't sailed to the west at this time, so naturally he didn't bring back those fresh potatoes, peppers and other things.This hot pot can only make do with it.But after all, Chinese New Year is not about eating, and the warmth is enough to make people smile.
Lu Changting also made special fireworks.
When it's time to eat, let the servants set it off.
Fireworks lifted into the sky, illuminating the faces of everyone in Yan Wang's mansion.
There was joy and serenity on their faces.
Lu Changting drank a glass of wine in silence.Such peaceful days won't last long...Zhu Biao's body is deteriorating, and it's hard for him to last for a long time.When Emperor Hongwu decides to support the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunqi, the princes who originally had no intention of seizing the throne will have their thoughts...
At that time, I don't know what to do with the second brother?
Lu Changting drank another glass of wine.
Zhu Di suddenly squeezed Lu Changting's wrist from the side.Lu Changting's fingers were always cold because he kept pinching the wine glass.Zhu Di's slightly rough palm rubbed his fingers, and after a while, Lu Changting felt warmer.
Lu Changting unconsciously loosened his hand holding the wine glass, and then he heard Zhu Di say, "Changting doesn't want to leave Beiping? Is that why you're so unhappy?"
Sullen?
Does he have it?
Lu Changting was taken aback for a moment, he never thought that his expression at this time was unpleasant.It must be very eye-catching to be among so many happy people.
"Changting." Zhu Di's voice suddenly became hoarse, and he stretched out his hand to pull Lu Changting into his arms.
Everyone was watching the fireworks, but no one noticed this direction.
Lu Changting leaned into Zhu Di's arms relaxedly, feeling Zhu Di's hands forcefully imprisoning him in it.
"...fourth brother also misses you." Zhu Di's voice suddenly became hoarse.
Lu Changting trembled.
It turns out that Zhu Di's throat can also make such a sound?
He instinctively wanted to turn his head to see the expression on Zhu Di's face, but Zhu Di hugged him tightly, not allowing him to turn around.
Lu Changting leaned on his arms in a daze, his heart was in a turmoil, but all kinds of emotions were mixed for a while, and he didn't know what to say.
"Fourth Brother." Lu Changting murmured, "Fourth Brother...Fourth Brother..."
Dao Yan suddenly looked over here.
Zhu Di let go of his hand slowly, and Lu Changting hurriedly turned his head to look, but saw Zhu Di's face was cold and hard, and he couldn't see any leaked emotions.
Lu Changting's hand caught Zhu Di's hand under the table, and he raised his little finger to hook Zhu Di's palm: "Fourth Brother, wait for me."
"En." Although Zhu Di looked forward, his voice was directed at Lu Changting.
Lu Changting pursed his lips, picked up his wine glass and took another two sips.
Zhu Di didn't stop him either.
Soon, the night was getting dark, and everyone dispersed after leaving congratulatory gifts.
Zhu Di hugged Lu Changting in his arms, and sat quietly by the table for a while.
It was very windy and snowy outside, and the cold moonlight fell.
Cheng Er didn't know why, but felt that the master looked a little lonely at this moment.
The lantern was shaken by the north wind.Seeing the cold wind getting colder, Zhu Di finally got up with Lu Changting in his arms.
After returning to the warm room, Lu Changting woke up almost immediately. "Fourth brother?" Lu Changting opened his eyes in a haze, and called out in a daze.
The candlelight in the room was weak, causing the surrounding light to be dim, and Lu Changting's misty eyes couldn't see Zhu Di's appearance clearly.He instinctively reached out to grab Zhu Di's sleeve, but was suddenly pushed down on the bed by Zhu Di.Zhu Di's body followed closely, followed by a hot and rough kiss from Zhu Di.There was even a bit of fierceness in this kiss.
Lu Changting was completely awake now.
"Fourth brother..." His voice escaped from his lips and tongue in a low voice, but soon died away.
Zhu Di kissed even more domineeringly, as if he wanted to chew him up and swallow him.
Lu Changting enjoyed all this dazedly, and vaguely felt a faint smell of blood between his lips and tongue.
With great strength in his hands, Zhu Di easily "untied" Lu Changting's shirt, and the torn shirt was casually discarded on the ground.
Next, Lu Changting felt as if he was being ignited by a fire...
Unbearably hot.
The candles in the house were weak, and the wind was howling outside.
Lu Changting closed his eyes tiredly, and fell into a deep sleep.
Originally, he still had a lot to say to Zhu Di, but at this moment he was so sleepy that he couldn't even open his eyelids.Lu Changting couldn't say anything.
After sleeping for a long time that night, Lu Changting suddenly woke up from his sleep with a splitting headache and a deep discomfort in a certain part of his body.After all, Zhu Di's attack was too vicious last night... Lu Changting said in a low voice, "Come here, wait for me to wash." Don't miss the time to leave.
But when the words fell, Lu Changting shuddered, and suddenly realized that he was actually in the carriage!
It's just that the shaking of the carriage was not serious, so he didn't notice it for a while.
"Are you awake?" The carriage door was opened, and a head came in from outside.It turned out to be the third son whom he had not seen for a long time.The third son smiled and said, "It's more reassuring that the villain will follow you."
Lu Changting's face darkened, he opened the carriage door and looked out.
The wind and snow blowing on his face made him squint his eyes unconsciously.But even so, he can clearly see that in his team, apart from the third son, there is also a young servant who knows kung fu, Xiaoxiao.And there was a carriage following behind... What is the meaning of this?Lu Changting couldn't help asking.
The third son smiled courteously and said: "The two Ji girls are behind you! The prince said that when you arrive in Yingtian, you are afraid that no one will take care of you. So he asked the two Ji girls to follow."
Lu Changting's face darkened, Zhu Di didn't take his entrustment to heart.
Although...Although Zhu Di's actions are also to make his life in Yingtian more comfortable.
But the third son and others have already established a small foundation in Beiping and made some achievements. Wouldn't it be a pity to send them out to follow him to Yingtian Mansion?Thinking of this, Lu Changting couldn't help frowning.
But unfortunately it was useless.
"How far have we traveled?" Lu Changting asked.
"We have been walking for a whole day, and in another hour, it will be dark." The third son said.
It's been a day... That's a long distance, Lu Changting naturally can't go back.Since Zhu Di didn't take it to heart, it's useless to send the third son and others back. He has to let Zhu Di see the effect in person in the future before he knows how wonderful and powerful the effect is.
Lu Changting glanced at the third son, saw the smile on the third son's face, and immediately understood, I am afraid that the third son and others can't understand why he did that, so although the third son did what he said, he didn't understand The reason is, so at this time I went to Yingtian Mansion with him, but I didn't feel sad at all, on the contrary, I was very happy.
Lu Changting had no choice but to lie back and rest.
The third son got into the carriage and took out the food: "This is simmering on the stove, the prince specially ordered it to be brought to you."
Lu Changting took it.
In fact, it is just porridge and side dishes.After all, after going crazy last night, a certain part of him really couldn't bear the greasy things like big fish and big meat.
Lu Changting held it in his palm, unconsciously staring blankly for a while.
When he came to the Ming Dynasty, although he had been a beggar and experienced the bitter cold, but after that, he was cared for by Zhu Xi on the left and Zhu Di on the right.After doing this, he got used to taking care of them closely... Now that he thinks of staying in Yingtian alone, Lu Changting feels a little bit disappointed in his heart.
However, these emotions were only temporary, and Lu Changting quickly adjusted himself.
After eating food and warming his stomach, Lu Changting lay down on his back.
sleep...
Sleep all the way to Yingtian.
At the end of January, Lu Changting and his party hurried to Yingtian Mansion.
The news that Lu Changting came to Yingtian Mansion could not be concealed from the people in the palace. After arriving that day, Lu Changting asked his third son to book a room in the inn, and then a small carriage came to take Lu Changting into the palace. .This time is the imperial examination time, and it is the most crowded and lively time in Yingtian Mansion.There are countless scholars and talents coming and going in the inn, and of course no one treats Lu Changting differently.If he looked at Lu Changting differently, then that person must have broken his sleeves.
It was also because of this that no one in the inn knew that the extremely handsome son was actually the master who entered and exited the palace.
It was not Emperor Hongwu who invited Lu Changting into the palace.This did not surprise him.
He was directly invited into the Prince's East Palace.
But the whole palace is under the eyes of Emperor Hongwu, how could Emperor Hongwu not know?Presumably, Emperor Hongwu also acquiesced in doing so.
Zhu Biao became paler and weaker, but his eyes became brighter, and he looked extraordinarily energetic.But from Lu Changting's point of view, this may not be a good sign.Generally speaking, when a person has such symptoms, either the disease has really improved, or it is... like a flashback before death.And Lu Changting felt that it was mostly the latter.
However, Zhu Biao's ability to persevere until now has exceeded his expectations.
In fact, as long as Zhu Biao is alive, he will be more secure in Yingtian Mansion.Zhu Biao treated him really well, which can be said to be sincere.But if Zhu Biao is gone, Zhu Yunqi will be replaced.The grandson of the emperor must treat him differently...
Lu Changting met Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao led him to sit aside with a smile, and asked him about his homework carefully.
"Don't be nervous, I have already passed your exam. With your current knowledge, it is not difficult to pass the Jinshi exam."
Lu Changting nodded.In fact, as long as he passes the Jinshi examination, the future will be smooth.After all, he is too young, if he can become a Jinshi, he will still have a lot of years to improve himself in the future... Young and promising, this is an advantage that no one else can compare.And Lu Changting registered with Emperor Hong Wu early, and of course there was no phenomenon that people felt unreliable because of his young age.
Lu Changting stayed in the palace for half a day, Zhu Biao talked to him a lot slowly, and then let the little eunuch send him out.
When Lu Changting returned to the inn, he saw a few familiar faces.
This is very normal, some of them are always from Pingyan Mansion.
But seeing that those people didn't intend to associate with him, Lu Changting didn't come forward.His way forward has already been drawn, obviously there is no need for him to get together with them.
Lu Changting called his third son and went upstairs.
The look on the downstairs man's face is not very good.
"He's so arrogant. When he comes to Yingtian Mansion, doesn't he stay in the inn like us? Why don't you see him live in the Prince's Mansion?" Someone sneered. It takes a voice to be so vitriolic.
There was someone who didn't know Lu Changting next to him, so he couldn't help asking: "Who is this guy? He looks good-looking! Who is he from everyone?"
"Big family?" The man sneered inexplicably, "This man is an orphan without father or mother!"
"How is it possible? If so, how could he come to Yingtian to prepare for the test?"
The jealousy in the man's words couldn't be concealed even more: "Isn't it because of..." At this point, the man suddenly realized that if he continued talking, he was talking about the royal family, so he quickly shut up.
The people next to him stopped talking after hearing what he said, so how can they do it?Dang even urged it up.
The man covered his mouth tightly: "Don't say it, don't say it..."
Someone next to him was surprised: "Could it be that the young master just now has a lot of status?"
Everyone glanced at each other, already becoming hostile towards Lu Changting.
They all came here to fight for the officialdom, everyone wanted to be successful, and everyone wanted to be praised by future generations.And the first step of their great cause is to get a good ranking in the general examination.That young master looked exceptional, so he naturally became a feared existence in their eyes.
Lu Changting has no idea that he has become a stumbling block for others.
He spent a very leisurely few days in the inn.
This is what Dao Yan told him, instead of being too nervous, it is better to relax properly.There's nothing scary about trying.Lu Changting also felt the same, so he took a good rest in the room.Sanzi, Ji Zilan, and Ji Yun brought food and water during the day... while Xiaoxiao guarded the door competently.
All these things fell into the eyes of other candidates.
They believed even more that Lu Changting had an extraordinary background, and at the same time they also believed that Lu Changting must be a dude!Although he had passed the township examination, but now that he came to Yingtian, he would be so wasteful and enjoy himself, which shows that he is an idiot!The original fear and grudge suddenly turned into ridicule.
They were all looking forward to seeing how ugly this big-ass person would be!
Thinking about coming to the day when the list is released, I will cover my face and cry bitterly, and I will lose my arrogance.
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Lu Changting felt that none of these actions would catch his attention, so he didn't bother to go downstairs.However, there are bound to be flaws in the white jade, and among these gestures that he despises, there are some who truly have the demeanor of a scholar.
Lu Changting took his three sons to go out for a stroll, and when he came back, he met the guests in the inn and made a noise, and there was a mess in the lobby of the inn.
Because the people staying here are all Juzi, and there is no one else.There are also factions among the candidates. When there are quarrels among the candidates, some of them are afraid that the world will not be chaotic, and even help out.Only a few smart ones know that they should behave with their tails between their feet under the feet of the emperor.When you are in the neighborhood, you can be full of arrogance by relying on your status as a son.But this is Yingtian Mansion!At the feet of the Son of Heaven!Throwing a stone down might even hit a prince or aristocrat... What are they worth?It is better to proceed with caution.
The people who were arguing in front of them obviously didn't know what caution was.
"He Ziyou! You still refuse to admit that you let him go!"
"I let it go, but I didn't have any malicious intentions. What do you mean by shouting like this?"
"You're clearly trying to kill me!"
"Hit you? Haha! It's because of you that you're an idiot! You actually believed in those crooked rumors. Tell me, why am I going to harm you?"
"You put that wooden sign under my pillow, didn't you curse me for failing the exam?"
"Listen, listen, how ridiculous this man's words are. But if you put a wooden sign on him, it's like a curse that he will fail the exam..."
The two disagreed, and they started fighting.
Where is the slightest bit of gentlemanly demeanor.
Lu Changting frowned, not paying attention to the fight between these people.He took his third son and turned around to walk to the room with the stairs.It's just that the lobby was really crowded, Lu Changting hadn't walked a few steps before he was pushed and shoved twice, and the two people who were fighting overturned the wine, tea, and food... It splashed on Lu Changting's body.
Lu Changting stopped in his tracks, his face darkened, and his brows and eyes suddenly became cold and sharp.
And the third son was so angry that he yelled, "It's because you are still scholars! You are even scarier than street shrews! Look at the good deeds you have done!"
Only then did the two people who were fighting stop their hands, and when they looked back, they were all taken aback when they saw Lu Changting's cold face and menacing aura.
They had never seen Lu Changting like this before, and at first sight, they all felt the fear rising unconsciously in their hearts.
Lu Changting also saw the faces of the two clearly at this time.
One is fair-skinned and handsome, and the other is plain with a rigid expression.
If you look at it at first glance, you will definitely find the former more pleasing, while the latter is annoying.
Xiang Youxinsheng is right, but some people's faces are also deceptive.For example, the fair-skinned and handsome man, Lu Changting looked at his eyes, and found that the corners of his eyes were drooping, with faint triangular eyes, and this man's lips were dark, with many fine lines around his lips, it can be seen that he said a lot of mean things...
Lu Changting is not very good at face-to-face, but these two points alone are enough.
And the person with a plain face and a rigid expression has standard facial features, a clean face, and no mottled eyes.At best, this person is an elm-headed person with a rigid temper, but he is actually a loyal person in essence.
"I'm sorry, brother." The fair-skinned and handsome man looked at Lu Changting and said in a perfunctory tone.
The plain-looking man said dryly, "I apologize for the offense."
Lu Changting glanced at the anger still on his face, reached out to take the towel from the third son, and slowly wiped off the dirt on his body.
Everyone held their breath unconsciously, but none of them had the thought of interrupting his movements.
While wiping, Lu Changting said slowly: "Just now you said he was going to kill you?"
"Yes..." The plain-looking man blushed slightly.
"Just because of that wooden sign?"
The man gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and was filled with anger to the extreme: "That's not an ordinary wooden sign. My old family once said that it was very evil. He put it under my pillow, not for me What do you want to lose the ranking?"
Someone next to him sneered: "It's a daydream, fortunately he is still a scholar..."
"It must be from a small place in the countryside, haha..."
Lu Changting's expression remained unchanged, and he asked coldly, "Where is the wooden sign?"
The man was taken aback, and unconsciously took out the wooden sign and handed it to Lu Changting.
During the day, in order to keep up with Dao Yan's pace, Lu Changting had to devote all his attention, and mental energy was no easier to consume than physical energy.After nightfall, after eating vegetarian food, Lu Changting became sleepy.There was no mood to wait for Zhu Di at all.
Zhu Di spent a few days in vain.
Later, when Lu Changting woke up in the morning, he could find that his clothes were wrinkled, and the quilt beside the bed was obviously slightly collapsed... Oh, and occasionally he could get a little trace from himself.
No need to think about it, it was Zhu Di who simply lay down after he fell asleep.He didn't leave until after dawn.
Lu Changting felt angry and moved.
The days at Qingshou Temple soon came to an end.It was completely different from what Zou Zhumo thought.When Dao Yan was teaching his lessons, he was very serious and had the style of a strict teacher. Except for this time, Dao Yan rarely came to disturb Lu Changting.So how can there be any brainwashing?What's wrong with it?The whole process couldn't be more clean and transparent.
In a blink of an eye, the township exam arrived.
During Lu Changting's days under Dao Yan's hands, it was as if he had repeated the three-year college entrance examination and five-year simulation several times.When facing the township examination, Lu Changting only felt a sense of numbness.
There are three township exams, one every three days, and each exam takes a full day.
Only now did Lu Changting feel that the college entrance examination in his previous life was so cute.
In the 20th year of Hongwu, Lu Changting finished the last exam of the township examination on September [-]th, fulfilling his goal of further integrating into the Ming Dynasty.After all, he is also a person who has participated in the provincial examination, so he got on the train of the Ming Dynasty imperial examination.
The township examination list is released in the middle of the month, when the sweet-scented osmanthus is in full bloom, so the township examination list is also called "Guibang".
Lu Changting didn't worry too much about the result of Guibang.
As soon as he came out of the examination room, he saw the carriage waiting outside.The only one was waiting outside ostentatiously.After all, it is the carriage of King Yan's Mansion, others dare not park outside like this, but King Yan's Mansion can.
Zhu Di was standing outside the carriage, followed by a smiling Cheng Er.
Seeing Lu Changting coming out, Cheng Er rushed forward without thinking: "Little Changting, how are you?"
Zhu Di said coldly: "Cheng Er."
Cheng Er hurriedly shut his mouth: "Yes, yes, why are you asking in such a hurry. Our little Changting will definitely win the championship!"
Lu Changting glanced back at the other candidates who came out one after another, and said in a low voice, "If your voice is louder, I will become a public enemy."
Cheng Er smiled embarrassingly, and quickly stopped talking.
No matter how great Yan Wang's mansion is, it can't offend scholars and scholars so blatantly.If it falls into the mouth of others, it becomes a topic of conversation.
Lu Changting walked to Zhu Di's side, supported Zhu Di's shoulders and jumped into the carriage.
Zhu Di patted Lu Changting's butt conveniently. From outsiders' perspective, it was as if he had brushed it lightly, but no one took it seriously.Only Lu Changting managed to resist the urge to kick back.Zhu Di followed closely into the carriage, and when the curtain of the carriage was lowered, he stretched out his hand to wrap Lu Changting in his arms, followed by a kiss.Lu Changting tilted his head, and Zhu Di kissed him on the back of the neck.
Lu Changting said with a dark face, "I smoked in it for a day, does it smell good?"
Zhu Di smiled and hugged Lu Changting even tighter: "The smell on Changting's body is naturally fragrant."
Lu Changting was so choked that he couldn't speak.
He has a sharp mouth and rarely admit defeat verbally.But he is not good at half a sentence of love talk, who knows that Zhu Di can speak more slickly than anyone else.
Lu Changting simply lay down comfortably, using Zhu Di as his own body cushion, and even squinted his eyes.When Lu Changting closed his eyes, Zhu Di couldn't help stretching out his hand to trace the outline of Lu Changting's face, the light in his eyes gradually deepened.
……
It didn't take long to put the list down.
After all, Beiping talents are no better than Lu Changting's innate intelligence, plus the one-on-one tutoring of Zou Zhumo and Dao Yan.Just as Cheng Er said that day, Lu Changting won the championship in one fell swoop and won the first place.
On the second day, Pingyan Mansion held a deer-ming banquet for the new imperial examination candidates and inner and outer curtain officials, that is, the staff of the examination room.
Lu Changting undoubtedly became the most popular.
Zhu Di followed him to the Luming Banquet.
Lu Changting noticed a subtle change in the eyes of these people, he lowered his eyes slightly, and could vaguely guess what these people were thinking.It's fine if it's a normal day, and his reputation in Peiping doesn't affect others.But above the examination room, the interests are related, so it is inevitable that there will be jealous people.When they saw Lu Changting appearing with Zhu Di again, some unspeakable guesses in their hearts became logical.
Lu Changting understood their thoughts too well.
The magistrate respectfully invited Zhu Di, the prince, to his seat.After Beiping has undergone some rectification, no one dares to underestimate the King of Yan anymore.Especially since everyone knows that King Yan is in the limelight recently, what kind of stupid person must he be to ignore King Yan?
And Lu Changting, as a candidate, naturally couldn't sit on the top seat, even though everyone knew that he was King Yan's righteous brother, but his status at the moment was just a candidate in the Lu Ming Banquet.
Lu Changting didn't feel that there was anything wrong, he took his seat graciously.
Because it was the first name, Lu Changting also sat in the front seat, which was unmatched by other jurors.
Eye-catching is inevitable.
Lu Changting has always had a good reputation in Pingyan's mansion, so naturally he has become a thorn in the side of others today.
Lu Changting didn't care.
How can people who will enter the court and deal with Emperor Hongwu in the future be afraid of the jealousy caused by this little limelight?
Lu Changting drank generously and talked generously with local officials.In contrast, other moves are indeed dimmed.
The local officials also drank too much, and when they saw King Yan sitting next to them, they deliberately wanted to please, and immediately laughed: "How about asking Mr. Lu to sing the poem "The Crying of the Deer"?"
Singing "The Crying of the Lu" is a customary custom of the Luming Banquet, which has been carried on since the Tang Dynasty.
Lu Changting raised his eyebrows slightly, noticing that the eyes around him were more envious.It's a pity, the more jealous these people are, the less he will back down.How ridiculous is the theory of forbearance?At least he, Lu Changting, has absolutely no such words to write!
""
He had learned this deer song in his previous life, and the teacher who taught it was very particular about rhythm and sense of rhythm, so Lu Changting also paid more attention to this aspect.But singing, really can't help him.
A cold and hoarse voice rang out in the Luming Banquet, perhaps because of drinking, Lu Changting's voice still contained a hint of drunkenness, which made people unconsciously smothered.Some people were fascinated by it, some were fascinated by it, and some frowned trying to suppress the disgust in their hearts...
The local official smiled and clapped his hands, boasting: "Mr. Lu is not only talented, but also makes people intoxicated when he recites poems..."
Lu Changting looked around, taking in all the expressions on everyone's faces.
A few here and there, even the eyeballs are red.
Even if such a person enters the official career, what can he do?What's more, from Lu Changting's point of view, I'm afraid they can only stop here, and it's very rare to move forward.
By the end of the Luming Banquet, the entire banquet had become a place for Lu Changting to showcase his talents.Of course, this cannot be blamed on Lu Changting, only the rest of the people are to blame, they are indeed not as generous as Lu Changting, obviously they are all candidates, but because of the presence of local officials and princes, they are more timid.In this way, isn't Lu Changting the only one left to show his splendor to his heart's content?
The Luming Banquet soon dissipated.
Zhu Di took the initiative to walk to Lu Changting's side: "Let's go."
Lu Changting nodded.
The people around looked at them carefully, and when Lu Changting and Zhu Di gradually walked away, Lu Changting faintly heard them say: "Who knows...it's...yes, after all...the prince..."
Although their voices were vague, Lu Changting deeply understood what they meant.
It's nothing more than to say that the foreign country test depends on one's own strength.
Zhu Di's hearing ability is not bad, and his expression turned cold immediately: "How dare they talk such nonsense?"
Lu Changting smiled: "The mouth grows on other people, that's out of our control." At this point, Lu Changting couldn't help but pause, "By the way, if I go to Yingtian in the future, the fourth brother will treat Ji Zilan and the third You should pay more attention to the things in the hands of the executioner!"
Only by mastering the public opinion and mouthpiece of Pingyan Mansion can the entire Pingyan Mansion be better controlled when the Jing Nan Change comes in the future.
Zhu Di nodded and pushed Lu Changting into the carriage: "Changting, you are drunk."
"Really?" Lu Changting blinked, his eyes sparkled a little.
Zhu Di suppressed the restlessness in his heart, and followed him into the carriage.
The carriage of King Yan's Mansion left here quickly, and all the disciples looked at the direction of the carriage, with different expressions.
"I still thought that Lu Changting would not be able to hold his breath, who knew he could be so patient!" Someone couldn't help being disappointed.
"What can't be tolerated, has already won the first place, so he naturally doesn't bother to argue with us."
"I also thought he would be a bit bloody, dare to show his innocence, and asked the examiner to hold the provincial examination again..."
"Just imagine! Can this be held again? Shut up, don't bring disaster on yourself!"
The disciples of Pingyan Mansion still have great reverence for King Yan Zhu Di, they couldn't help saying: "I don't know how King Yan tolerates such a person so much..."
They sighed, and none of them would admit that the jealousy in their hearts was at work.
After the rural examination is over, it is not far from the general examination and palace examination.
Dao Yan deliberately called Lu Changting to Qingshou Temple.Having come to this point, Lu Changting naturally didn't want to cause Hongwu's 21st year of failure because of a little slack, he returned to Qingshou Temple without any resistance.To Lu Changting's surprise, Zou Zhumo also came to Qingshou Temple, and then Luo Guanzhong.
Zou Zhumo said with a stern face: "One day as a teacher, you have to take on the responsibility of being a teacher. At this time, what I can teach you may not be as good as Dao Yan, but there is always something I can teach you."
Lu Changting was quite moved.
A person like Zou Zhumo will treat anyone sincerely if he sees them in his eyes.
Dao Yan didn't say anything about Zou Zhumo's arrival. After all, he had a greater advantage in front of Lu Changting at this time, and Zou Zhumo seemed to be a fearless existence in his eyes.
After a few days like this, Zhu Di was going to visit Qingshou Temple.
Every time he came in the dark of night and returned in the light of dawn.Lu Changting felt a little sorry for Zhu Di's running back and forth, but he had to say that this move made him feel more at ease, and there seemed to be a sweetness that couldn't be ignored...
It was only then that Lu Changting realized that it turned out that liking someone was like this.
Autumn and winter pass by in a blink of an eye...
In the 21st year of Hongwu, Lu Changting and Zhu Di celebrated the New Year together.
Beiping has been snowing heavily, and this winter seems to be extremely cold.
Lu Changting tightened the cloak on his body, and welcomed Dao Yan into the mansion.Lu Changting didn't ask him why he still came to Prince Yan's mansion at this time.Everyone agreed - when the new year is over, it is time for Lu Changting to leave for Yingtian Mansion.Otherwise, it would be too late to try in February.
Lanterns were hung up in the palace of King Yan lively, and delicacies and wines were put on display.
Ji Zilan and Ji Yun also came out.
Because it was a family banquet in Yan Wang's mansion, there were not so many details.Even if the female relatives were present, no one said much.
Lu Changting ordered mandarin duck hot pot to be made, especially a hot pot.It's a pity that Sanbao hadn't sailed to the west at this time, so naturally he didn't bring back those fresh potatoes, peppers and other things.This hot pot can only make do with it.But after all, Chinese New Year is not about eating, and the warmth is enough to make people smile.
Lu Changting also made special fireworks.
When it's time to eat, let the servants set it off.
Fireworks lifted into the sky, illuminating the faces of everyone in Yan Wang's mansion.
There was joy and serenity on their faces.
Lu Changting drank a glass of wine in silence.Such peaceful days won't last long...Zhu Biao's body is deteriorating, and it's hard for him to last for a long time.When Emperor Hongwu decides to support the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunqi, the princes who originally had no intention of seizing the throne will have their thoughts...
At that time, I don't know what to do with the second brother?
Lu Changting drank another glass of wine.
Zhu Di suddenly squeezed Lu Changting's wrist from the side.Lu Changting's fingers were always cold because he kept pinching the wine glass.Zhu Di's slightly rough palm rubbed his fingers, and after a while, Lu Changting felt warmer.
Lu Changting unconsciously loosened his hand holding the wine glass, and then he heard Zhu Di say, "Changting doesn't want to leave Beiping? Is that why you're so unhappy?"
Sullen?
Does he have it?
Lu Changting was taken aback for a moment, he never thought that his expression at this time was unpleasant.It must be very eye-catching to be among so many happy people.
"Changting." Zhu Di's voice suddenly became hoarse, and he stretched out his hand to pull Lu Changting into his arms.
Everyone was watching the fireworks, but no one noticed this direction.
Lu Changting leaned into Zhu Di's arms relaxedly, feeling Zhu Di's hands forcefully imprisoning him in it.
"...fourth brother also misses you." Zhu Di's voice suddenly became hoarse.
Lu Changting trembled.
It turns out that Zhu Di's throat can also make such a sound?
He instinctively wanted to turn his head to see the expression on Zhu Di's face, but Zhu Di hugged him tightly, not allowing him to turn around.
Lu Changting leaned on his arms in a daze, his heart was in a turmoil, but all kinds of emotions were mixed for a while, and he didn't know what to say.
"Fourth Brother." Lu Changting murmured, "Fourth Brother...Fourth Brother..."
Dao Yan suddenly looked over here.
Zhu Di let go of his hand slowly, and Lu Changting hurriedly turned his head to look, but saw Zhu Di's face was cold and hard, and he couldn't see any leaked emotions.
Lu Changting's hand caught Zhu Di's hand under the table, and he raised his little finger to hook Zhu Di's palm: "Fourth Brother, wait for me."
"En." Although Zhu Di looked forward, his voice was directed at Lu Changting.
Lu Changting pursed his lips, picked up his wine glass and took another two sips.
Zhu Di didn't stop him either.
Soon, the night was getting dark, and everyone dispersed after leaving congratulatory gifts.
Zhu Di hugged Lu Changting in his arms, and sat quietly by the table for a while.
It was very windy and snowy outside, and the cold moonlight fell.
Cheng Er didn't know why, but felt that the master looked a little lonely at this moment.
The lantern was shaken by the north wind.Seeing the cold wind getting colder, Zhu Di finally got up with Lu Changting in his arms.
After returning to the warm room, Lu Changting woke up almost immediately. "Fourth brother?" Lu Changting opened his eyes in a haze, and called out in a daze.
The candlelight in the room was weak, causing the surrounding light to be dim, and Lu Changting's misty eyes couldn't see Zhu Di's appearance clearly.He instinctively reached out to grab Zhu Di's sleeve, but was suddenly pushed down on the bed by Zhu Di.Zhu Di's body followed closely, followed by a hot and rough kiss from Zhu Di.There was even a bit of fierceness in this kiss.
Lu Changting was completely awake now.
"Fourth brother..." His voice escaped from his lips and tongue in a low voice, but soon died away.
Zhu Di kissed even more domineeringly, as if he wanted to chew him up and swallow him.
Lu Changting enjoyed all this dazedly, and vaguely felt a faint smell of blood between his lips and tongue.
With great strength in his hands, Zhu Di easily "untied" Lu Changting's shirt, and the torn shirt was casually discarded on the ground.
Next, Lu Changting felt as if he was being ignited by a fire...
Unbearably hot.
The candles in the house were weak, and the wind was howling outside.
Lu Changting closed his eyes tiredly, and fell into a deep sleep.
Originally, he still had a lot to say to Zhu Di, but at this moment he was so sleepy that he couldn't even open his eyelids.Lu Changting couldn't say anything.
After sleeping for a long time that night, Lu Changting suddenly woke up from his sleep with a splitting headache and a deep discomfort in a certain part of his body.After all, Zhu Di's attack was too vicious last night... Lu Changting said in a low voice, "Come here, wait for me to wash." Don't miss the time to leave.
But when the words fell, Lu Changting shuddered, and suddenly realized that he was actually in the carriage!
It's just that the shaking of the carriage was not serious, so he didn't notice it for a while.
"Are you awake?" The carriage door was opened, and a head came in from outside.It turned out to be the third son whom he had not seen for a long time.The third son smiled and said, "It's more reassuring that the villain will follow you."
Lu Changting's face darkened, he opened the carriage door and looked out.
The wind and snow blowing on his face made him squint his eyes unconsciously.But even so, he can clearly see that in his team, apart from the third son, there is also a young servant who knows kung fu, Xiaoxiao.And there was a carriage following behind... What is the meaning of this?Lu Changting couldn't help asking.
The third son smiled courteously and said: "The two Ji girls are behind you! The prince said that when you arrive in Yingtian, you are afraid that no one will take care of you. So he asked the two Ji girls to follow."
Lu Changting's face darkened, Zhu Di didn't take his entrustment to heart.
Although...Although Zhu Di's actions are also to make his life in Yingtian more comfortable.
But the third son and others have already established a small foundation in Beiping and made some achievements. Wouldn't it be a pity to send them out to follow him to Yingtian Mansion?Thinking of this, Lu Changting couldn't help frowning.
But unfortunately it was useless.
"How far have we traveled?" Lu Changting asked.
"We have been walking for a whole day, and in another hour, it will be dark." The third son said.
It's been a day... That's a long distance, Lu Changting naturally can't go back.Since Zhu Di didn't take it to heart, it's useless to send the third son and others back. He has to let Zhu Di see the effect in person in the future before he knows how wonderful and powerful the effect is.
Lu Changting glanced at the third son, saw the smile on the third son's face, and immediately understood, I am afraid that the third son and others can't understand why he did that, so although the third son did what he said, he didn't understand The reason is, so at this time I went to Yingtian Mansion with him, but I didn't feel sad at all, on the contrary, I was very happy.
Lu Changting had no choice but to lie back and rest.
The third son got into the carriage and took out the food: "This is simmering on the stove, the prince specially ordered it to be brought to you."
Lu Changting took it.
In fact, it is just porridge and side dishes.After all, after going crazy last night, a certain part of him really couldn't bear the greasy things like big fish and big meat.
Lu Changting held it in his palm, unconsciously staring blankly for a while.
When he came to the Ming Dynasty, although he had been a beggar and experienced the bitter cold, but after that, he was cared for by Zhu Xi on the left and Zhu Di on the right.After doing this, he got used to taking care of them closely... Now that he thinks of staying in Yingtian alone, Lu Changting feels a little bit disappointed in his heart.
However, these emotions were only temporary, and Lu Changting quickly adjusted himself.
After eating food and warming his stomach, Lu Changting lay down on his back.
sleep...
Sleep all the way to Yingtian.
At the end of January, Lu Changting and his party hurried to Yingtian Mansion.
The news that Lu Changting came to Yingtian Mansion could not be concealed from the people in the palace. After arriving that day, Lu Changting asked his third son to book a room in the inn, and then a small carriage came to take Lu Changting into the palace. .This time is the imperial examination time, and it is the most crowded and lively time in Yingtian Mansion.There are countless scholars and talents coming and going in the inn, and of course no one treats Lu Changting differently.If he looked at Lu Changting differently, then that person must have broken his sleeves.
It was also because of this that no one in the inn knew that the extremely handsome son was actually the master who entered and exited the palace.
It was not Emperor Hongwu who invited Lu Changting into the palace.This did not surprise him.
He was directly invited into the Prince's East Palace.
But the whole palace is under the eyes of Emperor Hongwu, how could Emperor Hongwu not know?Presumably, Emperor Hongwu also acquiesced in doing so.
Zhu Biao became paler and weaker, but his eyes became brighter, and he looked extraordinarily energetic.But from Lu Changting's point of view, this may not be a good sign.Generally speaking, when a person has such symptoms, either the disease has really improved, or it is... like a flashback before death.And Lu Changting felt that it was mostly the latter.
However, Zhu Biao's ability to persevere until now has exceeded his expectations.
In fact, as long as Zhu Biao is alive, he will be more secure in Yingtian Mansion.Zhu Biao treated him really well, which can be said to be sincere.But if Zhu Biao is gone, Zhu Yunqi will be replaced.The grandson of the emperor must treat him differently...
Lu Changting met Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao led him to sit aside with a smile, and asked him about his homework carefully.
"Don't be nervous, I have already passed your exam. With your current knowledge, it is not difficult to pass the Jinshi exam."
Lu Changting nodded.In fact, as long as he passes the Jinshi examination, the future will be smooth.After all, he is too young, if he can become a Jinshi, he will still have a lot of years to improve himself in the future... Young and promising, this is an advantage that no one else can compare.And Lu Changting registered with Emperor Hong Wu early, and of course there was no phenomenon that people felt unreliable because of his young age.
Lu Changting stayed in the palace for half a day, Zhu Biao talked to him a lot slowly, and then let the little eunuch send him out.
When Lu Changting returned to the inn, he saw a few familiar faces.
This is very normal, some of them are always from Pingyan Mansion.
But seeing that those people didn't intend to associate with him, Lu Changting didn't come forward.His way forward has already been drawn, obviously there is no need for him to get together with them.
Lu Changting called his third son and went upstairs.
The look on the downstairs man's face is not very good.
"He's so arrogant. When he comes to Yingtian Mansion, doesn't he stay in the inn like us? Why don't you see him live in the Prince's Mansion?" Someone sneered. It takes a voice to be so vitriolic.
There was someone who didn't know Lu Changting next to him, so he couldn't help asking: "Who is this guy? He looks good-looking! Who is he from everyone?"
"Big family?" The man sneered inexplicably, "This man is an orphan without father or mother!"
"How is it possible? If so, how could he come to Yingtian to prepare for the test?"
The jealousy in the man's words couldn't be concealed even more: "Isn't it because of..." At this point, the man suddenly realized that if he continued talking, he was talking about the royal family, so he quickly shut up.
The people next to him stopped talking after hearing what he said, so how can they do it?Dang even urged it up.
The man covered his mouth tightly: "Don't say it, don't say it..."
Someone next to him was surprised: "Could it be that the young master just now has a lot of status?"
Everyone glanced at each other, already becoming hostile towards Lu Changting.
They all came here to fight for the officialdom, everyone wanted to be successful, and everyone wanted to be praised by future generations.And the first step of their great cause is to get a good ranking in the general examination.That young master looked exceptional, so he naturally became a feared existence in their eyes.
Lu Changting has no idea that he has become a stumbling block for others.
He spent a very leisurely few days in the inn.
This is what Dao Yan told him, instead of being too nervous, it is better to relax properly.There's nothing scary about trying.Lu Changting also felt the same, so he took a good rest in the room.Sanzi, Ji Zilan, and Ji Yun brought food and water during the day... while Xiaoxiao guarded the door competently.
All these things fell into the eyes of other candidates.
They believed even more that Lu Changting had an extraordinary background, and at the same time they also believed that Lu Changting must be a dude!Although he had passed the township examination, but now that he came to Yingtian, he would be so wasteful and enjoy himself, which shows that he is an idiot!The original fear and grudge suddenly turned into ridicule.
They were all looking forward to seeing how ugly this big-ass person would be!
Thinking about coming to the day when the list is released, I will cover my face and cry bitterly, and I will lose my arrogance.
……
Lu Changting felt that none of these actions would catch his attention, so he didn't bother to go downstairs.However, there are bound to be flaws in the white jade, and among these gestures that he despises, there are some who truly have the demeanor of a scholar.
Lu Changting took his three sons to go out for a stroll, and when he came back, he met the guests in the inn and made a noise, and there was a mess in the lobby of the inn.
Because the people staying here are all Juzi, and there is no one else.There are also factions among the candidates. When there are quarrels among the candidates, some of them are afraid that the world will not be chaotic, and even help out.Only a few smart ones know that they should behave with their tails between their feet under the feet of the emperor.When you are in the neighborhood, you can be full of arrogance by relying on your status as a son.But this is Yingtian Mansion!At the feet of the Son of Heaven!Throwing a stone down might even hit a prince or aristocrat... What are they worth?It is better to proceed with caution.
The people who were arguing in front of them obviously didn't know what caution was.
"He Ziyou! You still refuse to admit that you let him go!"
"I let it go, but I didn't have any malicious intentions. What do you mean by shouting like this?"
"You're clearly trying to kill me!"
"Hit you? Haha! It's because of you that you're an idiot! You actually believed in those crooked rumors. Tell me, why am I going to harm you?"
"You put that wooden sign under my pillow, didn't you curse me for failing the exam?"
"Listen, listen, how ridiculous this man's words are. But if you put a wooden sign on him, it's like a curse that he will fail the exam..."
The two disagreed, and they started fighting.
Where is the slightest bit of gentlemanly demeanor.
Lu Changting frowned, not paying attention to the fight between these people.He took his third son and turned around to walk to the room with the stairs.It's just that the lobby was really crowded, Lu Changting hadn't walked a few steps before he was pushed and shoved twice, and the two people who were fighting overturned the wine, tea, and food... It splashed on Lu Changting's body.
Lu Changting stopped in his tracks, his face darkened, and his brows and eyes suddenly became cold and sharp.
And the third son was so angry that he yelled, "It's because you are still scholars! You are even scarier than street shrews! Look at the good deeds you have done!"
Only then did the two people who were fighting stop their hands, and when they looked back, they were all taken aback when they saw Lu Changting's cold face and menacing aura.
They had never seen Lu Changting like this before, and at first sight, they all felt the fear rising unconsciously in their hearts.
Lu Changting also saw the faces of the two clearly at this time.
One is fair-skinned and handsome, and the other is plain with a rigid expression.
If you look at it at first glance, you will definitely find the former more pleasing, while the latter is annoying.
Xiang Youxinsheng is right, but some people's faces are also deceptive.For example, the fair-skinned and handsome man, Lu Changting looked at his eyes, and found that the corners of his eyes were drooping, with faint triangular eyes, and this man's lips were dark, with many fine lines around his lips, it can be seen that he said a lot of mean things...
Lu Changting is not very good at face-to-face, but these two points alone are enough.
And the person with a plain face and a rigid expression has standard facial features, a clean face, and no mottled eyes.At best, this person is an elm-headed person with a rigid temper, but he is actually a loyal person in essence.
"I'm sorry, brother." The fair-skinned and handsome man looked at Lu Changting and said in a perfunctory tone.
The plain-looking man said dryly, "I apologize for the offense."
Lu Changting glanced at the anger still on his face, reached out to take the towel from the third son, and slowly wiped off the dirt on his body.
Everyone held their breath unconsciously, but none of them had the thought of interrupting his movements.
While wiping, Lu Changting said slowly: "Just now you said he was going to kill you?"
"Yes..." The plain-looking man blushed slightly.
"Just because of that wooden sign?"
The man gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and was filled with anger to the extreme: "That's not an ordinary wooden sign. My old family once said that it was very evil. He put it under my pillow, not for me What do you want to lose the ranking?"
Someone next to him sneered: "It's a daydream, fortunately he is still a scholar..."
"It must be from a small place in the countryside, haha..."
Lu Changting's expression remained unchanged, and he asked coldly, "Where is the wooden sign?"
The man was taken aback, and unconsciously took out the wooden sign and handed it to Lu Changting.
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