The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

Zhao Yunchu studied hard for several months. Finally, Emperor Renzong decreed that Zongzheng recommended the young children of the clan to enter the palace for a call for examination. Those who performed well in the call for examination could be granted official positions.

The news had already spread internally, and each family was already making preparations. With Renzong's order, Zongzheng's list had been made, and the call for the test began in full swing.

Zhao Yunchu was crammed for several months, but it was still very effective. When he arrived in the palace, he saw that most of the questions asked by Renzong had been done with similar types of questions, and the rest could be used, so he was very happy to answer the questions.

Because the clan's sons didn't like reading, they hugged Buddha's feet temporarily, not as good as Zhao Yunchu, and they made him into the top three.

Renzong was very happy, and thought that although Zhao Yunchu's answers were not spiritual, they were solid at any rate, so he was appointed as a defense envoy.

As for the three elder brothers of Zhao Yunchu's family, the elder brother was weak and fainted when answering the question (I don't know if it was a real faint or a fake faint), the second brother and the third brother were ignorant, and the paper was mostly blank, and they all failed.

After returning, Zhao Yuanyan was really angry and ordered everyone except Zhao Yunchu to continue studying until they passed the exam...

Zhao Yunchu's brothers sighed and said that they must fight to the end this time, if they don't study, they don't study, and they will suffer after passing the exam, so it's better to give up now - they already know that in the future the government may give the clan a real job.

It's better to let the little brother suffer alone, that silly boy has already been bewitched by Yun Yanhui.

Zhao Yunchu happily went to Kaifeng Mansion to find Yunyan to reciprocate the joy. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approached, Yunyanhui was leading the people from Kaifeng Mansion to tie chrysanthemums and arrange the garden.

People at that time loved chrysanthemums, and every autumn, especially the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival, they would decorate their doors with chrysanthemums.

This August [-]th was originally the day when the emperor offered sacrifices to the moon. During the reign of Emperor Taizong of this dynasty, Fang took the meaning of the three autumns and named it the Mid-Autumn Festival. .

Because of the special nature of Kaifeng Mansion, everyone has been busy in previous years.The more people celebrate, the more things happen in Kaifeng Mansion.

This year, Yun Yanhui suggested, because during this period of time, he had made some money growing vegetables and brewing wine. Why not hold a party for the Mid-Autumn Festival, where everyone takes turns to be on duty, and come and have fun if they have nothing to do.

Bao Zheng is also an open-minded person, and he also thinks that what Yun Yan said makes sense, and organizing such activities can strengthen the cohesion of Kaifeng government officials, so he ordered to form a festival group and hold a Mid-Autumn Festival party.

Yun Yanhui was in charge of the overall planning and organization, plus the specific arrangements for the banquet, he gave this party a very modern name: the first Kaifeng Mansion Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.

Seeing Zhao Yunchu coming, Yunyan knew that he was taking the exam today, so she asked him the result with a smile.

Ai Ai said in the early stage of Zhao Yun: "I got No.3 in the exam...it's all thanks to Brother Yan."

"It's better for you to study hard by yourself." Yun Yan was also very happy when she returned, "Now you don't have to do the questions every day. We will hold the Mid-Autumn Festival party soon. I have thought of a wonderful program. Then you and Zheng Ling will come together ——Speaking of Zheng Ling, he seems to be locked up at home, and I don't know if he will be able to get out."

Zhao Yunchu wished that Zheng Ling could not come out, so he said, "It's better not to disturb him, in case it makes his family even more tense."

"No, it's my first time hosting a party in the mansion, so I have to come and support me." Yun Yan replied, "I want to turn into a moon, and I will regret it if I don't come."

Zhao Yunchu's eyes widened, "Brother Yan, did you observe the spells you learned in Tianqing? Can you still get the Moon Palace?"

"Why are you so feudal and superstitious, just kidding you," Yun Yan said casually, "I would like to make more flavored moon balls, do you like it?"

Zhao Yunchu frowned: "I don't like it..."

……

On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zheng Ling was still trapped at home.

The party here is about to start, and Yun Yan is back at the scene to schedule, busy around, seeing that the host specially invited from the brothel is about to take the stage, Zheng Ling hasn't shown up yet.

Yun Yan hurried back to find Zhao Yunchu, "Why hasn't Zheng Ling come yet? He sent a letter saying that he would try to come out."

Zhao Yunchu: "Maybe I can reunite with my family in the mansion..."

"Bah, his family doesn't like this." The saying of reunion of people with the full moon in Mid-Autumn Festival has not been popular for a long time, Yun Yan pulled Zhao Yunchu back, "Let's get him out!"

"But it's about to start... Sigh, Brother Yan, what's that over there?" Zhao Yunchu tried to change the subject in a delusional way. A high platform was built in the yard next to the open space where the party was held. There was something, also covered, that many assumed was a high-altitude stage.

"Don't talk nonsense, let me go!" Yunyan dragged Zhao Yunchu back, ran to Zheng's mansion, climbed over the wall and entered Zheng's mansion, avoided people, and entered Zheng Ling's courtyard.

Zheng Ling's yard was also locked, and he was sitting in the room, looking up at the sky with his chin resting.

"Xiao Ling!" Yun Yan yelled back from under the window.

Zheng Ling couldn't believe his ears, got up and leaned out, "Brother Yan!"

Yun Yanhui directly reached out, hugged Zheng Ling's shoulders, and dragged him out. The two of them lost their balance and rolled on the grass.

Zheng Ling was covered in grass clippings, and said foolishly, "Brother Yan, come and pick me up."

"I agreed to see you at Kaifeng Mansion tonight, why don't you come?"

Zheng Ling said aggrievedly: "Father disagrees... let me go out whenever I give up entering the painting academy."

"Poor..." Yun Yan had nothing to do about it, so she could only say, "Forget it, I'm drunk today, so I went over the wall to our Kaifeng mansion to see the party tonight."

He dragged Zheng Ling and Zhao Yunchu out, fortunately Zhao Yunchu learned the skills well from his father, and with his supernatural power, he entrusted the two of them out.

Zheng Ling's family is also big, and they dodged people, so it took a lot of effort to get in and out, and it was already pitch black by the time they climbed over the wall and went out.

There are many tourists on the road, and Mid-Autumn Festival lantern viewing is different from Lantern Festival, Lantern Festival lanterns, Mid-Autumn Festival is river lanterns.

On this day, river lanterns were released inside and outside the palace, and the rivers in Bianjing were filled with lanterns, flowing down the river, shining like a galaxy, and it was a different scene from Lantern Festival lanterns.

Zheng Ling said: "Everyone is going to set off the river lanterns. It's a pity that there is no place to put the lanterns in Kaifeng Mansion, but since you all don't rest in previous years, this is already considered good."

"We have lights, but they're not river lights." Yun Yan pouted back.

"What lamp?" Zheng Ling asked.

Yunyan smiled back and said nothing.

But Zhao Yunchu thought of something and got a clue, "Hey, Brother Yan..."

At this moment, Zheng Ling suddenly stopped in his tracks, his eyes widened, and he stared in one direction in astonishment, "Then, what is that?"

Zhao Yunchu and Yun Yanhui also looked up, only to see a bright moon appearing out of thin air somewhere not far from the city!

This month is only a few feet higher than the house, bright and clean, and there are mottled light and shadows on it, like the shadows of laurel and Guanghan, which complement each other with the [-]th full moon in the sky, it is not shocking!

Zheng Ling almost bit his tongue, and came back to his senses, "Then—that direction, isn't Kaifeng Mansion?"

Yun Yan looked back at the bright moon and said triumphantly: "Yes, that is our lamp."

It turned out to be a lamp? !

Not to mention that river lanterns are now all over the city, even in the Lantern Festival, this lantern must be a standout.It's just that this lantern is shaped like a bright moon, and it is indeed more suitable for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Zhao Yunchu stumbled and said: "It turns out that the high platform is for this purpose...Brother Yan, you must have been doing it for a long time, right?"

Such an effect, without trying many times, is absolutely impossible to achieve.

Yun Yan nodded back, "Of course, Mr. Gongsun helped me design together for a long time, and I don't know how much paper, paper, and ink were wasted, and a lot of candlelight will be consumed tonight, but the dance is good, right? The high platform covered by the black cloth is completely invisible here, and the moon seems to be floating in mid-air. I don’t know how it looks like in the mansion. Although there is a yard across there, it is still a little close. Hey , let's hurry back, I also arranged a song and dance performance."

Zheng Ling was convinced, "Brother Yan, you still know how to play."

Even though the people in Beijing are skillful and beautiful, there are really not many people who can make such a big commotion like Yun Yanhui.The moon, seen around Kaifeng Mansion, is even more eye-catching than the moon in the sky!

Zhao Yunchu couldn't help muttering: "If the platform is higher and the moon is bigger, wouldn't the whole city be able to see it?"

"Our mansion can only do so much anyway, and we can't afford the consumption. This time, I also agreed to Bao Shaoyin. This thing will be sold after resale, so as to balance the income and expenditure..." Yun Yan replied, "Tonight is not only an appreciation, but also a product display, otherwise the table can be lowered."

The three of them walked to the Kaifeng government office while talking. In such a short period of time, the surrounding area of ​​the government office was completely surrounded by people. They were all the citizens of Bianjing who had seen or heard of coming to "appreciate the moon", and those who were coming. There were exclamations from the crowd.

Under pressure, the Kaifeng government also transferred many government officials to maintain order.

Yun Yan led the two of them back and shouted "I'm from Kaifeng Mansion, let me in" and squeezed past them, almost losing their shoes, finally entered the mansion and went to the party venue.

When we got inside, Zhang Shanren was performing on the stage. He seldom performed now, and he only came out because of Yun Yan's face.Half of the people in the audience were admiring Zhang Shanren's performance, while the other half were staring at the artificial bright moon directly opposite the auditorium.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people tend to climb high to open places to enjoy the moon, but officials like them who have to stay on duty in Kaifeng Mansion can enjoy the moon without going out!

Moreover, even in the mansion, you can hear the bustling voices outside—all the moon-watching people have come here, which makes everyone excited and proud, and feel honored.

As soon as Yun Yanhui came in, Zhou Renai Zhou's mother jumped out from nowhere, grabbed Yun Yanhui's arm, "Brother Yan, you are here."

Her sudden appearance almost scared Zhao Yunchu - he was holding Yun Yanhui's other arm.

"I love my sister, what's the matter, but something went wrong with the dance?" Yun Yan asked back.

"No problem, but I dare not let you start without you being present." Zhou Renai wiped his forehead and said coquettishly, "It's too thrilling, my sister is afraid."

Zheng Ling didn't understand, "You are here to perform singing and dancing, what are you afraid of?"

Zhou Ren'ai's subordinates are prostitutes with rich performance experience, as well as very popular oiran ladies, how could they be afraid of such a small occasion with hundreds of people?

Yunyan coughed twice, "Well, isn't it a song and dance performance later, the name of the dance is "Chang'e Flying to the Moon"..."

……

That night, many Bianjing citizens who were watching outside Kaifeng Mansion saw a bright moon hanging in Kaifeng Mansion, and then with the faint sound of silk, bamboo and drum music, a beautiful woman in palace clothes flew from the roof to the bright moon .

Everyone took a deep breath: Not only is there a bright moon, but there is also Chang'e?

It is so far away that it is impossible to see her face clearly, but the long skirt and streamers are hunting and dancing in the night sky. The figure of the woman who plays Chang'e is extremely light, dancing gracefully in the air with the music, sometimes rising and falling , like leaping among the clouds...

The dance is wonderful, and the thought and artistic conception are even more rare.

This situation is really intoxicating without wine!