bastard returns

"I'm here to tell you first, so that you won't be too surprised when you meet people later." After Huyan Yuanchen finished speaking, seeing Ning Yuan's complexion, he couldn't help asking curiously: "What's wrong with you?"

"It's okay." Ning Yuan lowered his head and thought for a while, then put on a smile, "It's just a little surprise, it's been a long time since I saw him, so I must have a drink with him."

Huyan Yuanchen saw that Ning Yuan's expression was not right, but since Ning Yuan didn't want to say anything, he kept his mouth shut and didn't ask any more questions.

Sikong Xuan probably has been with Ning Yuan for a long time, and has been living a simple and refreshing life for several years. Now that he is a prince, he does not have the slightest extravagance. Even if today is a coming-of-age ceremony, the guests are all distinguished, but In this brand-new Prince's Mansion, the word "simple" has been used to the extreme.

There were no lantern decorations, no fancy dragon and lion dances, and even the snacks and tea for guests were very ordinary. Fortunately, the people present knew that the Sixth Prince and Concubine Shu Hui were very popular, so they would not be ungrateful to show displeasure.

In order to avoid suspicion, Ning Yuan did not sit with Huyan Yuanchen, but sat next to an old acquaintance, Xie Changqing.

As this year's champion of the new discipline, and also praised by the emperor himself, Xie Changqing should have a bright future, but the reality is always so unsatisfactory.Originally, according to the rules, if the number one scholar enters an official position, if he is a civil servant, he can even become an associate degree in the Imperial Academy at the worst, but since Pang Song integrated the Imperial Academy and Bachelor Ma became a bachelor, Tian Buwei probably doesn't think it is wrong for Ma The bachelor's way of flattering Pang Song made the relationship with them very tense. Xie Changqing was going to work in the Ministry of Rites, but Pang Song hindered him. When it comes to the Hanlin Academy, of course there is no associate degree for him, but let him be the "treasurer's history".

Judging from the ranks, the treasury history, like an associate degree, is also an official of the fourth rank, and it is not wrong to say that he is the number one scholar, but anyone who knows a little bit of inside information knows that the so-called treasury history is actually a An errand of guarding the database, sitting in the spacious library of the Imperial Academy every day, guarding countless scriptures and classics, doing nothing, not only will he not make any achievements, but it is even impossible to get promoted.

In the past, the treasury history of the Imperial Academy was held by those senior bachelors who were about to retire and return to their hometowns in turn. It would never be the turn of a promising rookie like Xie Changqing. At first, many bachelors subconsciously felt that this young man would definitely be buried.

But looking back at Xie Changqing himself, it seems that he is not pessimistic because of what happened to him.

"I was really discouraged at the beginning, but later I found out that it is not without benefits to be in charge of the history of the treasury." Xie Changqing took a sip of his wine and said to Ning Yuan: "Brother Ning may not know that the collection of books in the Imperial Academy is so extensive. It is really the only one I have seen in my life, and there are those lonely books that I have only heard of before but not in shape. Others can't read them if they want to. The more you do it, the more you realize how arrogant you were before, and how arrogant you were before.”

Indeed, now it seems that Xie Zhangqing's arrogance has completely disappeared, except for the strong bookish atmosphere, there is only a gentle and refined person who makes people feel like a spring breeze, and he seems to be a different person from before.

"There are two kinds of people in the world, one is sweet before being bitter, and the other is bitter before being sweet. Brother Xie has read all the classics in the world now, and it is just around the corner to spread his wings and fly high in the future." Ning Yuan accompanied him for a drink.

There were also new guests entering the venue. The middle-aged man who walked earlier was dressed in brocade clothes and looked imposing, but his feet seemed to be wounded and he was holding a cane in his hand.Next to the man was a straight young man. The young man was dressed in a bunt and looked neat, his hair was combed meticulously, his wheat-colored face showed a bit of toughness, and his walking steps were very steady, which made him look like a man. A calm temperament.

Ning Yuan recognized that the middle-aged man was Jing Guogong, one of the three lords, and then his eyes fell on the young man. After watching for a while, he suddenly realized something, shook his hand, and almost spilled the wine glass he was holding. Lose.

Is that Jing Yi?Ning Yuan looked at the resolute young man walking beside Jing Guogong in disbelief, and rubbed his eyes. After making sure that he was not dazzled, he felt even more incredible.

Those are indeed Jing Yi's facial features, but the calm and calm young man in front of him has nothing to do with the playful and playful nobleman from before. It seems that the army is really a place to train people, but he just stayed there for a few days. In [-], a limp noble son could be completely reborn like this.

Jing Yi may have also sensed Ning Yuan's gaze, and followed his gaze. When he saw Ning Yuan, he was obviously stunned for a moment, and then a smile disappeared from his hard face, but it was probably due to the presence of Jing Guogong. He came to talk, but followed his father to the seat and sat down.

"It turns out that that person is Jing Shizi. It is really worth seeing once." Xie Changqing said beside him: "Among the children of the three princes in the dynasty, only this Jing Shizi is the most popular now, and he has won many positions in the army. Regardless of military exploits, he is also known as one of the two heroes in the army, and his reputation is not small."

Xie Zhangqing seems to be very clear about the affairs of these family members, and he speaks clearly and logically, but Ning Yuan has never paid attention to military affairs, so he was a little curious for a while, "So there is still a double hero in the army, and the other hero is still there." who is it?"

"I don't know the origin of the other hero. I only know that his surname is Zhao. He is a young general. There are only a handful of generals."

While they were talking here, all the guests in the arena seemed to be here, and the royal family members were naturally the last to arrive. Since it was Sikong Xuan's coming-of-age ceremony, the emperor and empress were supposed to attend. Concubine Shu Hui, the birth mother, was naturally no exception. Of course, except for a few of them There are three more elegant and noble daughters, the eldest princess, the daughter of the eldest princess, Princess Zhaoyi, and the daughter of Princess Zhaoyi, Princess Wanyi.

Many of the guests present were rich and noble sons from various wealthy families. When Princess Wanyi walked out with the help of a maid, many princes stretched their necks, and they couldn't help but look at Princess Wanyi's appearance severely. several times.

No wonder they would have such a reaction. The emperor respected the aunt the eldest princess very much, and even Princess Zhaoyi and Princess Wanyi were quite powerful. The princesses under the emperor's knees were either married or divorced at a young age. The age of marriage is still early, and the celebrities of the current generation naturally put the opportunity of becoming a relative of the emperor on Princess Wanyi.

What's more, Princess Wanyi herself is also a slim beauty.

Ning Yuan also took a few glances at Princess Wanyi, and said that the girl has changed a lot. Compared with when they met in Jiangzhou a few years ago, Princess Wanyi has almost changed, and the girl's youthful feeling has completely disappeared. Retired, replaced by a charm between youthful and mature, which will not make people feel obscene, but just enough to arouse the innate possessive desire of young men.

With the appearance of the eldest princess and the two princesses, and there are indeed many young people of the right age present, it seems that what Ning Zhongkun said just now is correct. Today, the eldest princess really wants to take the opportunity to give Sikong Xuan a coming-of-age ceremony. Monarch Wanyi refers to the idea of ​​marriage, and in the eyes of these eager family children, the so-called coming-of-age ceremony seems to be not as important as the opportunity to become a relative of the emperor.

It's just that under the hot gazes of those young heroes, Ning Yuan always felt that even though Lord Wanyi's eyes drifted in his direction unconsciously, and whenever he turned his face to want to confirm, what he caught was only Monarch Wanyi quickly avoided her eyes.

"Yicai, if you can succeed in getting Monarch Wanyi to favor you today, when the two of you become husband and wife, you can rest assured that your father's mantle will be passed on to you." On the other side of the venue, Ning Huayang handed over Patting Ning Yicai on the shoulder, he spoke sincerely.

"Father, don't say that. Mother's funeral has not passed, and it is really inappropriate for Yicai to get involved in the discussion of marriage." Ning Yicai politely declined, while quietly looking at the other person sitting on the table. Ning Lie next to him took a look.

But Ning Lie didn't say a word, just drank in silence, as if he didn't hear their conversation at all.

"Good boy, it's also because of your mother's poor fortune. She fell into the river and the body has not been found even now, but it was just an accident. How could it affect your life? I will understand." After finishing speaking, Ning Huayang said to Ning Lie: "Lie Er, do you think so?"

"Father is right, elder brother really doesn't have to let go of this opportunity." Ning Lie only raised his head at this time, and said indifferently: "Princess Wanyi is beautiful and beautiful, and my brother is a good-looking talent, and his career is going well. If I am the same age as my brother Similarly, I’m sure I’ll compete with my brother.”

"This...brother, you are too flattering me." Ning Yicai frowned slightly. For some reason, although Ning Lie's words and deeds couldn't find any thorns, he always felt that the other party's attitude towards him was not right, and it was not like before. Generally get close to yourself.

"Lie'er, don't blame your father for being partial. It's just that your brother is older than you. He has reached the age of marriage and is stable. He is suitable for marrying a dignified woman like Lord Wanyi. After a few years, no matter how old you are, You are not as impetuous as you are now, and my father will definitely find a good family for you who is worthy of our Ningguo government." Ning Huayang seemed to have sensed that something was wrong with Ning Lie, but he only regarded it as him. In jealousy, he spoke soothing words: "You two brothers grew up together, and the relationship has always been good, so don't create a estrangement because of this matter."

"Father is serious. There is no barrier between me and my brother." Ning Lie, who used to be careless in the past, now saluted Ning Huayang politely. The princess will definitely not serve you, and there is indeed no one more suitable than my brother in choosing a husband-in-law."

"It's good that you understand." Ning Huayang saw that Ning Lie was so sensible, so he didn't say much.

At this time, Sikong Xuan had finished toasting the emperor and empress, which meant that he had already completed the coming-of-age ceremony. Amidst the congratulatory sounds from all directions, the emperor raised his hands and pressed them down, signaling for everyone present to be quiet, and then said: "Xuan I have been away from the palace for a few years, and the little boy who was in the past unexpectedly returned to me as a grown man, which really made me very happy. Now there are many young heroes from the capital present, just drinking wine seems a bit boring, how about How about a drink order?"

When the emperor opened his mouth, there was no reason why everyone would not agree, so one or two saluted and agreed, and then a minister said: "I don't know what the emperor wants to do."

The emperor didn't speak, just glanced at Sikongxuan, Sikongxuan nodded slightly, suddenly took a wooden gun from the servant beside him, took off his solemn robe, and jumped into the arena wearing only a short jacket In the middle, the wooden spear in his hand spun twice in a very fancy way, and then chopped heavily on the ground, winning rounds of applause from around.

"After Xuan'er returned to the palace, I was very impressed with the spear skills he practiced outside. There are so many young heroes from Huajing present here. I don't know if anyone is willing to come out and do two tricks with Xuan'er, and then use it Guessing the winner or loser is a drinking order, the winner does not have to drink, and the loser is punished with three cups, what do you think?"

Is this for a contest?For a while, many young masters looked at me and I looked at you, and suddenly they couldn't understand what the emperor was thinking.

They thought that if the emperor wanted to take advantage of today's opportunity to choose a husband-in-law for Princess Wanyi, he should choose someone with high talents. Gao, but looking at what the emperor meant now, it turned out to be a martial arts contest?

Could it be that the husband chosen for Princess Wanyi in the future is to choose a warrior?

Thinking of this, some aristocrats who were self-confident but powerless immediately gave up their food, but some young generals began to eagerly try it out. At that moment, a tall young man jumped out and was pushed out by the servants. He chose a wooden spear from his weapon rack, and put it in a posture facing Sikong Xuan.

The two yelled one after another, and started to fight back and forth at random. The young man was also from a family of generals, and he used the horned dragon spear technique that is very common in the army. In comparison, Sikongxuan's spear was much more agile, like a swimming snake, he was constantly swimming around the young man, looking for the opponent's flaws while making moves.

Sikong Xuan's spear skills were once taught by Hu Yanyuanchen, and he practiced diligently. His skills have long been comparable to Zhou Shi's. Finding a flaw, he flew the wooden spear in his hand and was defeated.

The onlookers couldn't help bursting into applause again, Sikong Xuansheng's applause was like thunder, while the young man who won was drinking down the fine wine while showing a regretful expression.

The martial arts competition was wonderful, and the emperor was also very interested in watching it, and immediately said: "But there are still people who are willing to come up, if they can beat Xuan'er, I will reward you a lot!"

The so-called great reward must have a brave man, not to mention the possibility of marrying Princess Wanyi back home. Those young masters who were also excited by watching a fight jumped out one after another. Unfortunately, maybe life in the capital is too stable all year round. Some of them are capable, like the first young man who wielded a gun, to fight Sikong Xuan a few tricks. It's useless to sweep the crap with a single shot.

The emperor watched it with relish at the beginning, but gradually, when he realized that none of the noble children could defeat Sikong Xuan, his face became a little unnatural, and he even glanced in the direction of the eldest princess in embarrassment.

The eldest princess really looked gloomy, and the emperor sighed slightly when she saw it.

Princess Wanyi is favored by the eldest princess, but her marriage is also a heartache in the eldest princess's heart. Taking advantage of today's scene, it is a helpless way to choose a suitable candidate by means of martial arts, but if In the end, no one was able to beat Sikong Xuan down, so what to do, although he certainly liked to hear about his prince's high martial arts skills, but the sons raised by these nobles may not be too useless.

Just as the emperor was thinking about it, he suddenly saw a young man standing upright, picked up a wooden sword, and walked slowly in front of Sikong Xuan.

"What is this kid Jing Yi thinking? Could it be that he really wants to marry Princess Wanyi?" Seeing this scene, Ning Yuan couldn't help rubbing his forehead. He always felt that Jing Yi could avoid the bad end of his previous life. The best way is not to get him involved with Princess Wanyi, but now the scene looks like the fact that the history of the previous life is overlapping step by step.

Obviously, the appearance of Jing Yi also brightened the emperor's eyes. Duke Jing once discussed with him about the marriage between Jing Yi and Princess Wanyi, but every time before he came down to give the marriage, this son of Duke Jing would wipe the soles of his feet. The emperor had always thought that Jing Yi was not interested in Princess Wanyi, but now Jing Yi took the initiative to stand up, did he change his attitude?In fact, in terms of identities, Jing Yi and the princess are the closest match. If the affairs of the two of them can be completed, the eldest princess will be satisfied, and he can let go of a big stone in his heart.

Over there, Jing Yi and Sikong Xuan also took a stance with each other. In Ning Yuan's memory, Jing Yi didn't know martial arts in the past, but now the military experience has taught him many things he didn't know before. If Sikong Xuan's The spear is a nimble swimming dragon, and Jing Yi's sword is a hovering spirit snake. For a moment, the two of them fought evenly.

Of course, when it comes to martial arts, Jing Yi is obviously a little worse than Sikong Xuan, but because Sikong Xuan had fought several rounds before, and his physical strength was weak, the two fought to a draw. After a few more rounds, Sikong Xuan Xuan seized the opportunity, shook the tip of the gun, knocked away Jing Yi's sword guard in front of him, pointed the gun point directly at the opponent's throat, and was about to shout "You lost", but then something incredible happened, Facing the tip of Sikong Xuan's spear, Jing Yi didn't even retreat, instead he stepped forward straight up and bumped it with his own throat.

Sikong Xuan was taken aback, and he didn't have time to think about why Jing Yi made such a dangerous move, so he could only use his wrist force to stagger the tip of the gun at the last moment, and the wooden gun blade brushed against Jing Yi's neck, leaving an obvious red mark , and at this moment, taking advantage of Sikong Xuan's distraction, Jing Yi retracted the blocked sword blade and hit his superior Sikong Xuan's wrist hard.

Sikong Xuan let out a muffled snort, and the spear in his hand was knocked down by Jing Yi to the ground.

Victory and defeat.

Sikong Xuan gave Jing Yi a helpless look, then cast an apologetic look in the direction of Princess Wanyi, picked up the spear and left the field.

Princess Wanyi's hand, which was originally helping the eldest princess to massage her shoulders, also stopped at the moment Sikong Xuan was defeated. She bit her lower lip lightly with her teeth, and a look of disappointment flashed in her eyes.

"Okay! Very good!" Although his son was defeated, the emperor still clapped his hands cheerfully, "Master Jing is really good at kung fu, Duke Jing has someone to succeed him, good! Good!"

Jing Yi bowed to the emperor without saying a word, then turned around, waiting for the next opponent to challenge him.

But for a while, the people below looked at me and I looked at you, but no one came on stage.

Everyone is not a fool, and the scene just now clearly understood that Jing Yi was not Sikong Xuan's opponent in the first place. He could win because he had a desperate style of play. If Sikong Xuan's gun head was an inch slower, then Even if Jing Yi is not killed by being pierced and roared, he will become dumb. Who would dare to provoke this kind of lunatic style of play? If he accidentally injures someone by mistake, he will be the heir of Jing Guogong, the only child of Jing Guogong, the only child of Guogong. The anger of an adult is unbearable for ordinary people.

But just when everyone thought that no one would go up and get into trouble again, and today's winner was definitely Jing Yi, another young man in white clothes walked into the arena.

The appearance of the young man in white made the discussions below explode.

"Oh, it's the son of the Ningguo family."

"Strange, isn't this Ning Yi a civil servant? I've never heard of him knowing martial arts."

"Jingguo's Mansion vs. Shangning's Mansion, maybe it will be a good show."

……

Ning Yicai pulled out a folding fan from behind his waist, opened it and shook it, then clasped his fist at Jing Yi, "Young Master Jing, I really admire you for a long time."

"Stop talking nonsense." Jing Yi opened his mouth very simply, "Hurry up and pick a weapon that is convenient for you, don't waste time."

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Jing, the weapon is already in my hands." Ning Yicai shook the folding fan in his hand again, "I don't need anything else, I think it's just a folding fan, so it's not a violation."

"Of course it doesn't count." Looking at Jing Yi's appearance, he seemed to have no intention of talking nonsense at all. He held a sword flower in his right hand and made a sword finger in his left hand. With a flick of the sword, he stabbed straight at Ning Yi: "Look at the sword!"