Sheng Shian

Chapter 58

The little boy looked seven or eight years old, with red lips and white teeth, and a shrewd look in his eyes. Shen Shi smiled, took his lamp and asked, "You are so young, so you know you are destined?"

"I've been selling lotus lanterns for my grandma by the riverside for several years, and I know a lot." The little boy stretched out his hand, and there were several patches of different colors on his cuffs. It’s that son, who is different from year to year, last year he was in trouble with Liu Yuanwai’s daughter, but this year he and Chang’s elder sister have nothing to lose.”

When the river lanterns were released, everyone would write down their wishes along the way, and the boy took out the pen, ink and red paper from the rattan basket to Shen Shi.

Seeing that what he said were all lingering sentences when praying, Shen looked at an octogenarian man with his hands behind his back looking at the moon not far away and asked the boy, "Do you know what he is thinking?"

The little boy took back the pen he was about to hand to Shen Shi, and wrote a sentence on the paper, "I dare not forget to worry about the country", and handed it to Shen Shi, showing off his talent with raised eyebrows.

Shen Shi took it over and saw that the handwriting was correct, and he asked, "Why?"

Xiao Tong smiled: "He bought a lamp from me the year before last."

"Remember after so long?"

Xiao Tong gave the pen and paper to Shen Shi and said, "My lord, I will remember it even in ten years' time."

Pure temperament, never forgetting.

Shen nodded. The old man's name was Bian Cheng. He was an old man who had made military exploits, but was abandoned in the Ministry of War to pass on military information because of his back all over his body. Loyalty to the king.

"Have you ever gone to school, little friend?"

Shen Shi took a pen and wrote "Chang'an" on the red lantern paper.

Prosperous Chang'an, relatives and friends Chang'an.

The little boy's eyes dimmed: "The family is poor, it's hard to make ends meet..."

"Every September, the Holy Majesty will send down talents in an eclectic manner. Talents will be selected from all corners of the country to enter the Imperial Academy examination. Those who pass can enter the Imperial College to study. The Imperial Academy will be responsible for all the basic necessities of life. Do you want to go?"

After Shen finished writing, he gave the things back to Xiao Tong.

The little boy tidied up his belongings, looked at this plainly dressed man who didn't even have the money to buy lanterns, forced a smile and said, "My lord, you're joking, it's an exam that can only be taken on the recommendation of dignitaries, and the places are tight, how can I dare to think extravagantly?" .”

"Go this year."

The little boy was a little dazed.

Shen Shi rubbed his head, and gave him a jade pendant from his bosom, and said, "You give me a lantern, and I'll give you a chance. Whether you can pass the exam or not depends on your ability."

The little boy took the jade pendant tremblingly. It's not that he didn't have this kind of dream, it's just that everyone cleans the door for himself. If someone sympathizes with him and rewards him with some gold and silver to make him more comfortable, he will be very satisfied.

As for the exam that many people can't pass even tens of millions of dollars, who will give him...

The little boy wept aggrievedly: "Master, it's really too much to make fun of this kind of thing. What if I take it seriously, what should I do?"

September is so far away, who knows if this jade pendant will be useful.

Empty joy is more cruel than hopelessness.

Shen was at a loss to wipe his tears. He had been a tutor for a long time, and he was used to making decisions with one word and giving self-righteously. It was difficult for him to fully consider other people's feelings, so he racked his brains to comfort the little boy.

But Shen can't say that you believe me and don't cry. The best way is to see is believing: "The Imperial Academy test questions are not easy. If you need books, pens and inkstones, go to Shen's residence in the east of the city to get them." .”

The little boy blinked suspiciously, said "Thank you" in a low voice, and ran away with the rattan basket.

Shen guessed that he still didn't have a letter, shook his head and put the written letter into the river lantern. It was so difficult to establish trust with the children, so how could we talk about Master Hou.

It was a bit unreasonable for him to ask Liu Changze for trust.

Shen Shi squatted down in a daze, rolled up his sleeves, exposed a long white and slender arm, and put the river lantern into the water.

Shen Shi's hand sank into the cold water, causing ripples.

This is the first time he has put the river lanterns by himself.

Shen Shi smiled, stood up, and looked at the little lamp that was slowly going away with gentle eyes.

Suddenly there was a strong wind, blowing over several river lanterns in a row, and the strong wind pushed all the candles to one side, and the light of the entire Jinghe River was in jeopardy. Everyone on the riverside stood on tiptoe in fear, for fear that their own lights would be overturned in the next second. past.

And the one that belonged to Shen Shi had turned up half a corner.

No one who prays is willing to see his own lamp being knocked down by the wind and waves.

Shen Shi's eyes were glued to the lamp uncontrollably.

Another gust of wind blew up, and the flimsy lamp was almost vertical to the surface of the water, and his breathing stopped suddenly.

However, the lamp did not turn over, it shook and fell down again, and the candle was extinguished.

Shen Shi lowered his eyes, the wind was still raging, and the fire on the Jing River was half extinguished.At this moment, the thin letter paper inside the lamp was rolled up.

It was red, spinning in the air, Shen looked along, and looked at the bluestone brick bridge.

The wind stopped.

The tiny flame that was about to burn out slowly rose again.

Light up a pool of spring water.

The letter paper with the word "Chang'an" just fell in front of a person wearing the mask of King Lanling. The person patted it impatiently, but saw the familiar handwriting in the blink of an eye.

He froze for a moment and looked up.

The wind rose again.

There is a person standing beside the Jing River, his amber eyes are looking at him as if piercing through time and space.

Liu Changze heard the rhythmic drumbeat.

It's not the drumbeat, it's the loud heartbeat.

Liu Changze looked away evasively, but the deep eyes illuminated by the lights of the Jinghe River, the bright red ribbons raised high on the golden pink fox mask, and the slightly opened and closed lips revealing a little bit of white teeth, were as hot as brand marks. on his mind.

You will see it when you close your eyes, and you will remember it when you turn your head.

"Master Hou."

At some point, Shen walked by his side.

Liu Changze looked at him with blurred eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Who are you?"

Shen Shi smiled, put his left hand on the flame-patterned fox ear on the right, lowered his head slightly, and was about to open it.

Liu Changze pressed his hand up.

Shen Shi pursed his lips and put down his hands.

He should have opened it decisively, or told Liu Changze in a correct manner, that I am Shen Shi, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple.

Severely smashed his empathy illusions.

But Shen didn't, he asked, "Going back to Liuli Terrace to set off fireworks?"

Shen knew very clearly that he was wrong, which would make Liu Changze fall deeper and deeper.

But it may be because when the light went out, he felt that his eyes could not see again, but Liu Changze's look was very bright.

Let him recognize it at a glance.

It's not the bright lights, but the light that can be held in the hand like the sun without being burned.

He wouldn't expose it, even though they both knew the answer.

Liu Changze said, "Okay."

They walked side by side without saying a word.

The scattered light and shadow reflected on Shen Shi's pupils, and he felt a sadness stronger than seeing it.

There were guests drinking and having fun on every floor of the Liuli Terrace, and the atmosphere was so noisy that Shen Shi would not be too embarrassed.

But the wooden ladder to the top floor is very narrow.

It is so narrow that two people pass by, their hands may stick to each other, and their sleeves stick to their sleeves.

Shen Shi secretly scolded Meng Yang, the glazed terrace is extravagant everywhere, the leaky windows, lake view, rockery, and bonsai are all deliberately designed, the most inconspicuous armrest decoration is also a celebrity treasure, and the private room painting boat was built by him with countless twists and turns, There's no such thing as a hole in the sky, how can you be so stingy on the stairs!

Shen slowed down his pace indiscriminately.

Liu Changze asked, "What's wrong?"

Shen Shi glanced at the wooden ladder in front of his eyes, and looked around from the corner of his eye. He saw a row of musical instruments by the window, and he had an idea and said, "How can the music of silk and bamboo orchestra be missing on a beautiful day? Lord Hou, go up first. Take a jade flute and come later."

Liu Changze almost instantly remembered the stalled heartbeat last night, this was the second time, Liu Changze was angry with himself.No matter how much he looks like Tai Tu, he must have missed him so much, so he desperately wants to be comforted.

But is it really like it?The Tai Tuo only plays rites and music, and will never wear a mask. He is obviously a completely different person.

Shen Shi turned around and wanted to do something.

Liu Changze grabbed his hand and said, "No need."

Then, as if she was afraid that he would run away, she forcibly dragged him upstairs.

The wooden ladder was very quiet, because there were only Yu Shuyuan and Meng Yang on the top floor. Shen watched Liu Changze pull his tight hand, and silently took off his mask.

Near the exit, it was pitch black all around.

Liu Changze stopped suddenly.

Shen Shi took a step forward and asked, "Waiting..."

Liu Changze turned around and covered his lips, not touching the mask, and frowned.Then he let go of his hand and put his index finger on his mouth as a gesture.

Shen Shi pursed his lower lip unnaturally, Liu Changze's palms had calluses from horseback riding and archery, which made him a little itchy.

Liu Changze looked out lightly.

Shen couldn't help rubbing his lips with his hands.

There are no attendants outside, neither sound nor light.

problem occurs.

Liu Changze led Shen Shi down slowly, then blew the whistle, and the white falcon circled in the air. After a while, several people hidden among the guests appeared in front of them.

The white falcon flew down and landed on Shen Shi's shoulder.

Liu Changze: "?"

Stupid bird, did you admit the wrong person?Liu Changze took off his mask.

Bai Falcon's small black and white eyes looked at Liu Changze motionlessly.

Liu Changze straightened his neck a little, as if giving up his broad shoulders for him to stop.

He saw Bai Falcon's little feet take two steps.

Liu Changze raised his chin proudly.

Bai Falcon approached his head affectionately and rubbed his sinking neck.

Liu Changze: "..."

Time to consider the Bird Shaman.

Liu Changze's cold eyes moved to the back side, and several people who were elusive and elusive rushed towards the top floor.

Seeing that Liu Changze was going to follow, Shen Shi immediately shook Bai Falcon off, and anxiously stopped him in front of him, blocking his way and said: "Master Hou, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. An assassin dares to trespass without fear of Meng Yang's power." Liuli Terrace, I'm sure you're not waiting for nothing, so I ask Lord Hou to take refuge temporarily!"

Shen's intuition was different, he clearly gave the signal as soon as he left, and it's been an hour, why hasn't it ended yet.

"It's impossible."

Liu Changze threw off the mask in disdain, and walked through Shen Shi to the top floor.

Shen Shi followed anxiously.

And the ferocious King Lanling mask kept rolling along the railing until he reached a secluded and dark corner, watching everything coldly.

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