Tang Xuan

"Don't come here without any problems, don't come here without any problems!" Before Lang Huai could open his mouth, Tatuotu had already stood up, and greeted him with a smile on his face, "Mu Gong's demeanor is getting stronger and stronger."

Lang Huai secretly admired the man's eloquence, but with a smile on his face, they sat together on the camphor wood embedded treasure table and ordered Tao Jun to serve tea.

"My lord came so early. It seems that the spring is going well. Congratulations, my lord." Lang Huai poured the tea himself. Light blue, against the backdrop of the tea cup, adds to the style.

The secret-colored porcelain on the Tatuo Tu Mansion was also a gift from Emperor Ming, it was a shallow lotus petal dish, he wished he could hang it up high as an offering, how could he be willing to use it like this?Fortunately, he has been an official for many years, so he was very calm, took a sip from the cup, put down the teacup, and said: "If Mr. Mu doesn't come back again, I'm afraid I will chase him to Huaqing Palace."

"What are you talking about, my lord? According to seniority, you are my elder. If someone calls me, I will go to your house." Tatuo Tu didn't cut into the topic, and Lang Huai naturally drank tea with peace of mind.Than patience?Lang Huai once led more than a hundred people to hide in the snow-capped mountains for an ambush, and hid for half a month, so how could he be so impetuous?

They also said some compliments to each other, Tatuo Tu saw that Lang Huai had dealt with everything seamlessly, and couldn't help but win back the heart of showing her as the leader of the younger generation in the past - she already has enough strength to get a share of the court.

Knowing that he was speechless, Tatuo Tu had no choice but to use the most stupid and most effective method, saying: "Come here today, I have something to do, I hope Mu Gong can give me some advice."

Lang Huai poured tea and held the cup, with the same expression as before, and said: "Please tell me, my lord, Huai knows everything and can say everything."

Obtaining her promise, Tatuo Tuo calmed down a bit, thought for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty's meaning for Duke Huai and His Highness the Crown Prince are now clear. Your Majesty's Sacred Heart is kind, but he forgot that people's hearts are fickle. Duke Huai How can you be willing to give up? What's more, although the Pei family is at the end of the road, the Shangguan family is still alive, and the Liang family is still in full swing."

If you are a veteran, you can see these clearly.Lang Huai waited for him to continue, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Tao Jun gesturing, it was Lang Heng Shang Ziyi and the others who came back from the examination room.

"Don't hide it from Duke Mu, this time the imperial examination, both His Royal Highness and King Huai handed in notes before the exam." The most difficult thing for Tatuotu was this, and he shook his head and sighed: "Most of the papers passed by His Royal Highness are from There are only five or six people in the poor family, but His Highness Duke Huai's are all members of a noble family, and the family background is quite important, there are actually seventeen or eight people."

"I just want to ask Mu Gong, if you are me, how should I choose?" Tatuotu directly threw the trouble to Lang Huai, whoever he listened to, he would belong to which side, and in the future, if he seized the heirloom on the table, he would He can't help but be careless and have both sides.

What he was hesitant about was the strength Li Qian had shown in this matter.Those examinees were born in noble families, and although most of them were bastards, they were also loved by the clan.If he didn't do so, he would not only offend Li Qian, but also offend the dozen or so noble families all over the world.

It seems that the gain outweighs the gain.

Lang Huai smiled and said, "May I ask my lord, besides Wang and Xie's family, how many other families are there in today's world?"

Tatuo Tuo thought for a moment, and said: "The Pei family in Longxi, the Wei family, the Lang family in Guanzhong, and the Jiang family in the south of the Yangtze River who were not allowed to enter the court for three generations. The rest of the Xu family and Xiao family have all declined and cannot be discussed anymore."

It's a pity that the Pei family was destroyed in your hands, Tatuo Tu sighed secretly, who would have thought that a wealthy family that has been around for hundreds of years, now in a slump, would be caused by a person who is not a weak crown?

Lang Huai said: "Since that's the case, why are you afraid of those small households? Wei Shi belongs to my mother's family. Although my uncle took people to Beiting, the clansmen in Chang'an City are not afraid of adults knowing that they are respected by my mother. "

She glanced at the south again, and said, "The current patriarch of the Jiang family is the younger brother of Empress Jiang. Although there is a family precept from the previous generation, the Jiang family is not allowed to be an official within the three generations of Empress Jiang. The Jiang family is either a student or a relative. Did your lord forget this?"

Speaking of this, Lang Huai pointed to himself and said with a smile: "As for the Lang family, I am the one who decides."

Tatuotu suddenly felt at ease, and said: "I am relieved to have such a reply from Mr. Mu. After half a month, the Chunwei will be announced. Speaking of your younger brother who is 13 years old, it will be fine. If he can pass the Chunwei... ..."

Before he finished speaking, Lang Huai interrupted him, saying: "I'm sorry for this matter."

Tatuo Tuo thought that Lang Huai was seeking a position for Lang Heng, and said kindly, "Don't worry, Mr. Mu, I will take care of such trivial matters..."

"No, my lord misunderstood." Lang Huai interrupted him: "my brother is young, although he passed the exam, but as an elder brother, I don't want him to pass the exam again. I ask my lord to help me with two things, One is that no matter how well your brother answers, don’t enroll him. Two, among the candidates in this year, there is another candidate named Shang Ziyi, who is twelve years old. In any case, even if he is the last one, please be admitted.”

Tatuotu was puzzled for a while, but remembering that Lang Heng was from the Pei family who had already committed suicide, he thought he knew the inside story, so he nodded in response.As for the relationship between Shang Ziyi and Lang Huai, he didn't want to know too much.

After personally sending Tatuotu away, Lang Huai heaved a sigh of relief, went out from the main gate, and walked towards Mugong's mansion.

Today, Webster went to pilgrimage early in the hope that the two examinees in his family would be happy, but it was a pity that one of them was destined to be disappointed.Lang Huai shook his head, and was led by Tao Jun to the hall. Before he got close, he heard Shang Ziyi and Lang Heng's relaxed laughter.

Lang Huai thought, it seems that the test is really good.Then he shook his head again, because it was doomed no matter what, and Lang Heng was out of luck this time.She stepped inside, and everyone came except Webster Mingda.Shang Zixuan was dressed in a Hu suit, but she wore it for the convenience of picking him up. She seldom dressed up in men's clothes, so she was inferior to Lang Huai - she looked so handsome.

"I heard you two brats quarreling from afar." Lang Huai sat down in the main seat, received the gift from Lang Heng Shang Ziyi, and said with a pleasant face, "Everyone sit down! It's as long as you have the courtesy, I'm not seven or eighty."

Everyone burst into laughter, sat down again, Shang Ziyi calmed down after all, got out of the excitement, and drank tea honestly.Lang Heng was a little impatient, and said to Lang Huai: "Brother, I think I did well in the exam! Other people can't write poems, and I did it without much effort!"

"It's a good thing to be able to do it," Lang Huai said with a smile, "much better than my big brother. But is it good to do it? I can't see it, but someone can see it through."

Lang Heng savored his elder brother's words carefully, and couldn't help feeling ashamed.Lang Huai shook his head and said: "If you can do it, you already have the foundation. In the future, when the filial piety period is over, you will go to the north and south of the river more often to gain insights. Aren't you afraid that you can't do well?"

Encouraged by her, Lang Heng's complexion improved, he stood up and said: "Thank you for your teaching."

The atmosphere became lively again. Everyone chatted and laughed for a long time. Lang Huai looked at the sky and said, "Mother and son are coming back soon. Xiaotao is going to order to prepare a banquet and put it in the hall. Remember to invite grandma, her old man is the last I like to be lively."

After finishing speaking, Shang Zixuan took his younger brother to change clothes, Lang Huai said: "Heng'er, come, I have something to tell you."

Lang Heng responded and followed her into the inner study.

The door was closed, and Lang Huai was informal, sitting cross-legged on the slum with him, pouring hot tea, each with a bowl.

"Tatuo Tuo, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, came here just now, and he has already left." Lang Huai bent over, leaning on the soft cushion, not caring about his appearance at all, and continued: "I asked him one thing, that is, no matter how well you do in the exam, Cannot enter the top three."

Lang Heng was shocked. The exam room opened today. He was full of ambition and never wanted to be lectured by Lang Huai after returning home.The elder brother is right, Lang Heng is naturally taught, but it is inevitable that he will be a little unhappy.

But now Lang Huai's words made the child panic.If Lang Huai asked Tatuo Tuo to record him as the top three, Lang Heng might be angry, but he would still be happy - what's wrong with his elder brother thinking about him?

But what Lang Huai said was that no matter what, he would not be included in the top three.

Could it be true that after the parents left, the second brother was killed for a crime, and he lost his protection, and the eldest brother wanted to get rid of himself?

He has always been kind-hearted, and he is always with Shang Ziyi, always listening to Shang Ziyi talking about how his elder brother defeated Tubo, how he governed Shule City, and how warm-hearted he is.In his heart, he is full of admiration for Lang Huai.

"It shouldn't be like this." Lang Heng murmured in a low voice, there was always an idea in his mind, like a flash of inspiration, he couldn't catch it no matter what.He looked up, and Lang Huai looked at him with clear eyes. He suddenly realized that if Lang Huai really couldn't tolerate him, why should he tell him?

Lang Heng gradually cleared his mind, sat upright, and waited for Lang Huai's explanation.

The heat from the tea bowl dissipated, and it didn't take much time for Lang Heng to calm down.Lang Huai nodded, and then said: "It's not in vain that Daddy values ​​you."

"Now Duke Huai intends to be the crown prince, you must know that." Lang Huai explained to him in a low voice: "My Lang family has always been impartial, following His Majesty's mind. His Majesty's mind is in the East Palace, which has never been It's changed, so when father was alive, he didn't get along with either party, but he got along with Donggong."

"Later, Duke Huai became powerful and suppressed the East Palace. I, the Lang family, were the first to be wooed. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince only sent some invitations, but Dad blocked them all for me. Duke Huai was unable to write well, so he often used some unscrupulous methods. I'm not afraid that you will know now that he was tempted to seize the opportunity and let His Majesty marry Princess Gucheng to me."

"Ah?" Lang Heng looked at her, wondering, "But Quan Chang'an knows that elder brother and sister-in-law are childhood sweethearts. Although they didn't mention marriage, there is no difference."

Lang Huai's face flushed, and he spat: "What do you know?" She was blushed by the child's words, and she paused before saying: "In the past few years, we have fought secretly with Prince Huai's residence several times, although we didn't suffer much. , but it cannot be said to be a complete victory.”

"Prince Huai is hypocritical, good at concealing things, and does things by any means. He is definitely not a wise king." Lang Huai said in a low voice: "Now Lang is standing on the stage, standing in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, seemingly proud of himself, but in fact he is making cold shots everywhere."

"If you are elected, His Majesty will definitely let you into the Imperial Academy." Lang Heng interrupted him, as if he had realized something: "They can't catch the elder brother. If they make some crimes for me, it will be easy. Instead, If you don't hit it."

After Lang Heng finished speaking, he became confused again and asked: "Then shall I never..."

Lang Huai laughed, stretched out his hand and patted his head, and said: "When King Huai is gone, if you have the ability to win the first prize, how beautiful is my civil and military mansion in Mu Gongfu?"

Lang Heng was puzzled, and annoyed: "If I had known this, I would have gone to Huaqing Palace with my elder brother!"

Just as the old lady sat down, Webster, who had changed his clothes, came.After a while, Mingda also came in with a pretty face.During the banquet, it was nothing more than a few juniors taking turns telling jokes to make the old lady happy, and asking for bits and pieces of rewards from the old man.

In the end, Lang Huaimingda helped the old lady go back from left to right, promised again and again that he would give the old lady a great-grandson as soon as possible, and then coaxed the old lady to rest.

Now the main house in Mu Gong's mansion is vacant, Lang Huai's small courtyard was demolished, and a garden was built, which was changed beyond recognition, so as not to arouse Mingda's sadness.Just now during the dinner, Mingda greedily ate two extra mouthfuls of chestnut cake, Lang Huai accompanied her for a walk to digest, and walked slowly towards the corridor.

"I think Heng'er is still a little sad. You should have told him earlier." Lang Huai held her hand, and Ming Da naturally took her arm, "Working hard in vain, I am also angry."

"If you don't need to work hard because of this, how can I cultivate it?" Lang Huai simply answered, and then said: "What did the master say?"

"You're satisfied!" Mingda laughed and said, "Chunjun's scabbard is made according to the scabbard of my dagger, and the dagger follows Chunjun's standard. What's the difference? As for the hidden spring you lost, The master said that there are not many opportunities for you to go to battle in person, so he used Ercheng Steel lightly. He took the [-]-year-old mahogany from the master's house as a body, and you have to pay a visit someday."

Lang Huai's mood was agitated, and the enthusiasm of martial arts practitioners for weapons made her quicken her pace.Knowing her intention, Mingda followed her silently.When he returned to Yannian Hall, he really saw the Chun Jun sword and mahogany spear on the table.

She pulled out Chunjun, gestured, weighed the scabbard, returned the sword into the sheath, very satisfied.Then he looked at the long black cloth pocket on the case, untied the pocket, and pulled out the weapon inside.

The tiger's mouth swallows the blade, the steel is mixed with gold, and the cold light is fierce.Lang Huai praised: "Okay!" Then he shook his shoulders, and the weight was indeed much lighter than that of Zangquan, less than thirty catties.She tapped a few times, her feet moved slightly, and she was already outside the hall.

Mingda smiled and chased after him, but seeing Lang Huai in the court moving with the wind, his moves opened and closed, every movement and silence were always greeting the vital points, he couldn't help thinking that if he faced her, he might not be able to do ten moves.

In a trance, this person had already withdrawn his move, he was a little out of breath, standing beside him, his eyes were burning with fire, and he asked expectantly, "What's your name?"

Mingda had never seen her so radiant, with tenderness in his heart, he stretched out his hand to wipe the fine drops of sweat from her forehead, and said with a smile, "I think it's good to be called Li Xin."

Lang Huai's eyes became brighter, and he praised: "Li Xin? What a name!"

The author has something to say: The summary of this chapter:

In fact, Tatuo Tu still thinks that the prince is more dominant.

Lang Heng is a really good boy with a clear mind.But he has his life, and now is the beginning.

The game of imperial examination kicked off, what kind of butterfly effect will it trigger?Let's go down.

Speaking of which, I have been filling my brain with various short stories about Professor Yang (fox demon) and Classmate Zou (Taoist priest), and it seems that the re-opening of Sanqi Fanwai is just around the corner.Nervous like me, brain twitch like me, nothing is impossible.