Seventeen days in the capital

Strange news, three years ago, a beautiful young man came to the capital, saying he was looking for relatives, but for some reason, he ended up in the south pavilion and started a maiko. Many masculine dignitaries came to spend a lot of money just to see his demeanor.But who would have thought that he, who was overwhelmed by the stars, would throw himself into the river in the end, it's really pathetic and pathetic..."

"Yeah, I've heard about that too. After the beautiful young man died, his body floated on the river for two days, surrounded by colorful flowers, and because of his stunning face, the whole scene became very poignant, and there were still people in the capital. It is rumored that the beautiful young man hated the imperial examination very much during his lifetime, but if anyone can unlock the secret on this inscription and avenge him, then his soul can bless that person's high school champion, I don't know if it is true or not." Mu Mu said what he knew .

It's just that Mu Mu had just finished speaking, but saw Mitsui frowning, and said dissatisfiedly: "Hey, the world is just boring. Such a beautiful story should involve those ghosts and gods. It's really a shame."

After being told by Mitsui, Rukawa remembered that Mitsui was most afraid of ghosts and gods, and he might not be able to sleep again tonight.

The four of them were chatting by the river when they suddenly saw people around them hurrying towards the Wangjiang Tower. After inquiring about it, they found out that Kiyota Nobunaga had published a couplet in the Wangjiang Tower, which attracted people from the southeast. Shizi was furious.

When Rukawa and the others rushed to the gate of Wangjiang Tower, Qingtian's Shanglian had already been hung on the gate generously, and the letter read: "Rats are running from east to west, no matter how big or small a rat is, it is called old." Even the officials from the southeast didn't think twice about themselves, but just showed off their knowledge in the capital.

Seeing this, Yanyi couldn't get angry, so he said to Ruchuan: "Mr. Ruchuan, Suwen, you are so talented, let's compare with him."

Rukawa was originally an extraordinary person, and he never cared about this worldly matter. Seeing that Qingtian was so arrogant, he turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Mitsui, who only heard him say: "Fenger, They are insulting us, compare with them."

Rukawa glanced at Mitsui, and saw a trace of pleading in his eyes. Rukawa knew his temper, whether he could bear it or not, so he nodded, took the pen and brocade handed over by Mu Mu, and wrote: When the tortoise travels south, there are male and female tortoises, and the total surname is Wu.

As soon as Rukawa's second couplet came out, it really aroused the extreme dissatisfaction of Qingtian and others. Just when the two sides were about to fight, a group of guards walked over surrounded by a gorgeous sedan chair. With a shout: "Master Xiandao is here!"

Only then did the crowd die down and become quiet.

Xiandao walked out of the sedan chair slowly, came to the couplet, and said to himself: "Turtles travel from the north to the south, there are male and female turtles, and the total surname is Wu." After reading, I saw a calm smile on his mouth , and then asked: "Who is right in this second line?"

"It's a student, Shanghecheng Rukawa Kaede." Rukawa stepped forward and said, although the words were humble, but there was pride in a pair of clear eyes.

Xiandao glanced at him and thought, he really deserves to be the son of Liu Chuanlan, the father of the tiger has no dogs, this couplet is both neat and pun, and he can't help admiring the young man in front of him.

However, before Xiandao could speak, Tsuchiya anxiously said beside him: "My lord, Rukawa insulted the gentleman here, saying that our northern officials are tortoises, and even you, my lord..."

Before Tsuchiya finished speaking, Yan Yi rushed to say: "My lord, you can't blame Mr. Rukawa for this matter. Please read the Shanglian first. The first couplet was made by Kiyota Nobunaga. It was only because they deceived people so much that Mr. Rukawa did it." Counterattack with the second line."

During the quarrel between the two parties, Xiandao had already understood in his heart. He took a step forward, came in front of everyone, and said: "Everyone is a well-known talent in your hometown. The purpose of coming to the capital is to obtain fame. If you don't study hard, prepare for it." It's unreasonable to do such a boring thing here after a five-day exam. Besides, everyone is a disciple of Confucianism, and they are likely to be officials in the same dynasty in the future. They shouldn't hurt their friendship because of these trivial matters. How about settling down in front of the officials?"

Seeing what Xiandao said, the two sides stopped being persistent and bowed to each other to apologize.

Seeing that the crisis was resolved, Xiandao got into the sedan chair and left, but before he got into the sedan chair, he deliberately turned his head to look at Rukawa, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, showing a smile, but unexpectedly, Rukawa's eyes were projected at this time Come over, Xiandao nodded slightly to him, and then got into the sedan chair.

After Xiandao left, Mu Mu couldn't help walking to Rukawa, and said with emotion: "Su Wen Xiandao is a good official who pleads for the people. In the future, if you and I become officials, we must be like him."

After Rukawa heard this, although he was silent, there were layers of ripples in his heart.Only Mitsui on the side, watching this scene, felt very sad in his heart.

However, who is this Master Immortal?His name is Xian Daozhang, and he was the champion of the new department appointed by the emperor three years ago; he is also the son-in-law of the current Taiwei Zebei Zhezhi;A while ago, he was sent as an envoy to the king of the mountain. In the past few days, he was elected as the invigilator of this autumn just after he returned to the court.So young and promising, I am afraid that since the founding of the Great Qi Kingdom, there are few who can compare with him.

Xiandao returned to Taiwei's Mansion and met his father-in-law Zebei Zhezhi and Concubine Xi. Concubine Xi is the emperor's favorite concubine and the sister of Xiandao's wife Zemeixue. She has always been optimistic about Xiandao and often praises her brother-in-law like this , so that she can add a lot of glory to the emperor.

Zebei Zhezhi brought Xiandao to the gazebo in the back garden. After the Weng and his son-in-law greeted each other for a while, Zebei Zhezhi picked up the teapot, added tea to Xiandao's tea bowl, and said slowly: "Ah, Changer, now When the imperial court is employing people, you will have more development when you come back to the capital than outside."

The corner of Xiandao's mouth raised a smile, and said: "In the capital, there are many talents, so why not lose me?"

Zebei Zhezhi knew his temper, so he persuaded him: "Zhang'er, you have been an official for so long, why don't you understand the truth of being an official at all, the emperor can't see what you have done outside, and the ministers can't see it." If you can't see it, it's the same as if you didn't do it, if someone says something bad about you in front of the emperor, then all your previous efforts will be wasted."

Xiandao showed a disapproving smile, and said: "Zhang'er only wants to be loyal to the country and do his best for the people, and the rest doesn't matter."

"Wrong!" Zebei Zhezhi immediately retorted, then stood up, and continued: "An official cannot be powerless for a day. If he cannot be in power, even if he has amazing talents, it will be in vain. This time, the old man is Examiner, you are the invigilator, and all the Jinshi in the future will be ours, and in the contest with Xiangbei Wang Anxi Guangyi, the odds of winning will be increased by one point, do you understand what I mean by recruiting you back to the capital?"

Xiandao thought for a moment, then whispered: "Zhang'er understands!"

Seeing that Xiandao no longer persisted, Zebei Zhezhi felt relieved. In the end, he asked Xiandao to go and see Miyuki quickly, because Miyuki had been waiting for him for a long time.

Xian Dao hesitated in front of the door for a while, and finally mustered up the courage to knock on the door.Miyuki came to open the door, and seeing him, she couldn't help being overjoyed. While pulling him into the room, she told him about the bath water, changing clothes, and the bed was ready, so she could take off her clothes and rest at any time.

However, when Miyuki reached out to Xiandao's lapel, Xiandao immediately said: "I'll do it myself." Declined Miyuki's kindness.

Although Meixue was disappointed in her heart, she still kept her eyebrows low, because she loved him so much that she was willing to wait for him for three years after her wedding and accommodated him in everything.However, the more Miyuki treats Xiandao, the more uneasy Xiandao feels, and always feels ashamed of her.

Rukawa stood motionless by the window and watched the scenery outside for almost half an hour. Finally, Mitsui couldn't bear it anymore and asked, "What are you looking at? It's so beautiful." After speaking, he stuck his head out of the window, But he didn't see any special scenery, and he suddenly understood in his heart. I am afraid that Rukawa's eyes are empty at this time, but he only has the scene in the afternoon in his mind, so Mitsui said sourly: "I see, you are thinking about the scene of the immortal ,Yes or no?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Rukawa immediately retorted, but his tone lost the confidence of the past, and his cheeks were a little blush.

Seeing him blushing and returning to the desk, Mitsui knew without guessing that he must be right, and couldn't help but feel a little pain in his heart, only to hear him say to Rukawa dejectedly: "I think we'd better go back to Shanghe Castle. Don't take the exam for the number one scholar."

"Why?" Rukawa was puzzled.

"You are stupid, now the chief examiner is Taiwei Zebei who doesn't want to see your father, and the invigilator is his son-in-law, do you think you have a chance?" Mitsui analyzed logically, and then sat down opposite Rukawa.

It was only then that Rukawa understood what Mitsui meant, but he didn't take it seriously, and still read with the book in one hand, and said to Mitsui: "That Xiandao-sama doesn't seem like the kind of person who only cares about forming parties for personal gain. Besides, Daqi implements What is more important is the system of copying and sealing, and Zebei Zhezhi will not know where my test paper is."

Mitsui has heard of the system of Milu transcripts. Milu means that candidates first go to the Ministry of Officials to register, get a number plate, and write their number on the test paper instead of their name during the exam. The transcript is It means that the Ministry of Officials will first transcribe the candidates' answers and then seal them up. During the whole process, even the chief examiner doesn't know who is who.But having said that, things always need to be done by people. No matter how powerful this trick is, with Zebei Tetsushi's power in the court, it is not easy to find Rukawa in the Miroki seal.