Crossing the Datang Restaurant

The previous events were like some insignificant dust, leaving no trace in Rong Yushu's heart. It seemed that Cui Pinqian had never been there that day. Although he was in Chang'an, after a few days, he sent a small gift to him. In the past, sometimes it was an inkstone, sometimes it was a few sheets of paper that looked delicate and unusual, or it was one or two brushes. I can't feel any bad feelings, but every time Rong Yushu receives these things, there are always some ripples in his heart.

It's not that he has any liking or dislike for Mr. Cui, but last time, Rong Yushu made it clear that Cui Pinqian's purpose was almost undisguised. When supporting the downfall and rise of a dynasty, the power disputes above the court can almost be said to be extremely fierce.

It is impossible for every family to exist for a long time. Just like a dynasty, the rise and fall are really commonplace. The forces are intertwined. In addition, there is another way, which is to pass the imperial examination and referral.

It happened to be in the Tang Dynasty, half of the power of the imperial examination was in the hands of the gentry, most of the people selected by the imperial examination had been divided up long ago, and the remaining places were allocated to the real poor disciples. In a litter of puppies, the last one left is like a litter pup who can't get any milk, and it hardly makes a difference.

This is like a vicious circle. Therefore, most of the people selected by the imperial examination rely on the relationship of the gentry to climb up. Whoever promoted him is almost labeled with a certain force when he was born. However, the measures to weaken the ruling power of the gentry that the imperial examinations wanted to achieve were automatically not realized.

In Cui Pinqian's mind, he may be the so-called potential candidate, and it can be regarded as a way of indirect wooing. Although I don't know which eye of the latter is blind, he feels that he has potential. Because he looks a little handsome?

Thinking of this, Rong Yushu couldn't help being complacent. A slap next to him almost knocked him out of his wits. Seeing his complacent smirk, Tang Guang felt really upset and deliberately scared him. Sure enough, he was a little panicked. A satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The surrounding breeze fluttered slightly, and a faint fragrance came from nowhere, and it was sent secretly by the wind, and the spring was fading, and the ground was covered with green shade, and the surrounding temperature gradually rose.

Rong Yushu looked around, and he could imagine the beautiful scenery outside the city, colorful, peach red against pear blossoms, moss on the steps above the ground, and the birds that he hadn't heard or seen all winter. It appeared from time to time, and it came out without everyone knowing it.

But now is not a good time to enjoy flowers, Rong Yushu sighed, stayed in the middle of the study obediently, and started to read.

Seeing that Rong Yushu didn't pay much attention to him, Tang Guang was a little depressed, and said provocatively: "There is a Liang family village near Chang'an City, which is famous for planting peach trees. People in Chang'an like to go there for spring at this time. How about it? How about we start tomorrow?"

After giving him a blank look, Rong Yushu asked, "Don't you need to go to Dali Temple to work?"

Lazily said: "Even if it is a minister, there is one day off every ten days, or what do you think?"

While Rong Yushu and Tang Guang were talking, Brother Ming outside knocked on the door. Seeing that Rong Yushu and Tang Guang were talking, he came in with a letter and said, "Master, this is just now." It was sent by a servant."

Rong Yushu was a little strange, muttered something, and said quietly: "Is it Cui Pinqian again?"

Overheard by Tang Guang with sharp ears, he glanced sideways and made Rong Yushu smile guiltyly. He took the letterhead in his hand and opened it, only to find that it was an invitation letter.

After Tang Guang saw it, he was also a little surprised, and said, "Princess Chengyang?"

The name Princess sounds really awesome, but Rong Yushu didn't know anything about princesses at all, so he kept looking at Tang Guang, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Tang Guang suppressed the smile on his face, and explained: "Princess Chengyang is the daughter of Taizu, and her mother is Empress Changsun. Because of the deep relationship between the two, Princess Chengyang was also deeply loved at that time, and the capital when she got married was even greater. Unfortunately, even now, the relationship with the Holy Majesty is very deep, but Princess Chengyang has always ignored the affairs of the court. This gathering should be a spring feast hosted by Princess Chengyang. The real purpose should be In order to select good talents."

Tang Guang glanced at him indifferently, and said, "By the way, I heard that the unmarried female relatives of each family will also go."

Frowning slightly, he said, "Blind date banquet?"

"I'm afraid it is, but it's not just that. In addition to the banquet held by Princess Chengyang, many ministers will also go. I heard that there is also the Minister of Rites who will be the examiner. The blind date banquet is one aspect. , the latter must be the important reason."

Putting the invitation on the plate, tilting his head slightly, unable to see his expression clearly, he said, "It's good for you, go ahead."

Rong Yushu curled his lips, always feeling that there was a strange atmosphere in the air, but there was still one thing that was more puzzling. "But logically speaking, why would someone like Princess Chengyang choose me?"

Tang Guang sneered, as if laughing at Rong Yushu and said: "You think too much, do you know how big the Spring Festival banquet was in the past? It took up a whole area of ​​Qinchun Garden. I remember when I went there There are hundreds of people, as long as you make friends with a wider range of Juren, you may be invited, you don't have to think too much, what if everyone is invited this time?"

Rong Yushu's face was a little red after being washed away like this, but what he said was good, but he had never heard of it last year. There were about 2000 people in Datang who took the exam, and of course not all of them. Everyone is invited.

"You, you don't seem to object to my going?" Rong Yushu looked at Tang Guang suspiciously. According to his pissing nature, he should not agree. Why is he so uncharacteristically supportive today?

There was a trace of indifference on his face, he glanced at him with some contempt, and said: "Why should I object, if you want to become an official in the court, the status of this banquet is very important, you should weigh it carefully .”

Rong Yushu thoughtfully, looked at the invitation in his hand, he was able to get this invitation, it turned out that there were several circumstances, tentatively approached Tang Guang, bumped into him, the latter was slightly annoyed When the expression came, Rong Yushu said with a smile: "How did I get this invitation?"

Tang Guang gave him a white look, and he didn't care about his small movements, and said, "Of course it's because you are famous in Chang'an because of your jade tree facing the wind."

Hearing what he said, Rong Yushu strengthened his mind, changed his face and leaned over, and said: "It must be you, if it was really Cui Pinqian who sent it, you must You won't let me go so easily."

When Tang Guang heard this, a trace of anger flashed across his face, a trace of blush appeared on his cheeks, and his cold and handsome face seemed to be stained with a trace of warmth. He lifted his feet and walked outside, ignoring him.

Rong Yushu hurriedly stopped him, presuming that he had invented a new dim sum and entrusted him to try it out, muttering in his mouth: "Why are you pretending to be pure at this time."

Tang Guang's hearing is very good, and he heard his muttering immediately, and wanted to chase after him angrily, but Rong Yushu slipped away a little too fast, Tang Guang watched Rong Yushu's figure disappear outside the door, and finally a trace of his mouth appeared. With a smile on his face, he stretched out his hand to hold up the invitation card. The main purpose of appreciating the spring banquet was to select talents in advance. Waiting for that time, if any adult thinks that person is a good talent, According to someone's recommendation, as long as the imperial examination is not too bad, it can be said to have passed, but it has gradually become an important means for the women's family in the capital to choose their husbands.

Choose a husband?Rong Yushu has a good appearance and a dignified appearance. You can almost imagine the scene at that time, but the premise is that someone will choose Rong Yushu. Thinking of this, Tang Guang showed a sneer on his face.

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This bright spring day shines on the branches, adding a bit of warm sun, the spring breeze blows on the face, and there is no trace after it is blown away, only a faint warmth blooms in the heart, the peach blossoms are bright red, falling on the branches, far away Looking from a distance, a piece of pink hibiscus flower clouds are over the branches, or that piece of white cloud clusters, and the pear blossoms are bright and beautiful.

Qinchun Garden is located in the northwest of Chang'an City. It occupies half of the square area alone, but there are no people living in it. It was originally a garden dedicated to the royal family in the Sui Dynasty. In this way, dignitaries often come here to enjoy the flowers. It is convenient, and the scenery is beautiful. Usually, there are special guards, and civilians are not allowed to enter without authorization.

Royal princesses, ladies, like to come here to appreciate flowers. There are flower viewing feasts in spring, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, winter jasmines, lotus peonies in summer, chrysanthemums and osmanthus in autumn, and wintersweet in winter.The scenery varies from season to season, and a garden is specially built inside for visitors to live in. Its status can be compared with modern holiday villas.

The same is true for the Qinchun Garden inside. Although only the outermost part is open to the common people, it is still crowded with people at this time. This time, the banquet is mentioned separately on the invitation card, and it is only for people to go in person, without servants and guards.

There is a garden in the garden, and there are soldiers in armor outside, with solemn faces, and the armor on their bodies glows with blue light. The guards are strict, so that although the common people outside Chang'an City are a little curious, they dare not take a step further.

Rong Yushu handed over the invitation by himself. The guard took a look at Rong Yushu and scanned his whole body, seeming to be probing. The latter just looked at him, waved his hand, and let him go.

Today Rong Yushu was wearing a blue Yuhua brocade jacket with a black bat-pattern horn belt tied around his waist. He combed all his hair up, exposing a smooth and full forehead, and walked in the Qinchun Garden with a melodious temperament. , the eyes couldn't stop being curious.

Among them, a maid walked over, bowed slightly to Rong Yushu, and led the way.

Walking across the bluestone ground, the white jade bridge, and the flowing river, the breeze blows from time to time, mixed with fallen peach petals, scattered on the green grass, everything in Qinchun Garden is as delicate as a painting It's the same as in the middle of the world, not like the scenery in the world.

On the contrary, from the other side, a person came from afar, wearing the familiar crimson Floating Cloud official uniform, with a long knife pinned to his waist. Yingying, with gray hair and towering temples, but still full of energy, talking and laughing with Tang Guang, saw Rong Yushu, with a smile on his face, and said something to the old man next to him , actually walked towards him, the closer he got, the more obvious the smug smile on his face.

Rong Yushu:. . . . .How could he have forgotten such a thing? Since Tang Guang could get him in, why couldn't he come in swaggeringly?

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