Quickly pass through and refuse to be cannon fodder

"No.3, Tao Yuanjing, Wenchang Mansion."

Finally hearing his own name, Tao Yuanjing finally fell to the ground with a stone, and his grades of No.3 were quite good. He didn’t value membership qualifications so much. After all, he believed that learning is endless. Less than his request.

Uh, it should meet the teacher's requirements, but the final result will have to wait for the palace exam below.

Both Yu Xiao and Zou Weiting patted Yuan Jing on the shoulder as encouragement, hoping that he would make persistent efforts in the palace examination and enter the first class.

Yuan Jing's performance was indifferent, but this result made Tao Dayong's father so excited that he almost went crazy. His son passed the No. 3 exam, not to mention the imperial examination, so he won't be far behind, so a Jinshi is already in his hands, and they The Tao family's ancestral grave was smoking, and he gave birth to a son who passed the Jinshi examination. The Tao family was about to become an official family.

Yuan Jing bid farewell to the two classmates, and went back to their respective homes. On the way, he asked Tao Zi to report a letter to his senior brother.

Di Rong, who was in the yamen, had sent someone there when the list was released, trying to get the approval letter as soon as possible, so when Tao Zi went to report the letter, Di Rong already knew the result, and said to Tao Zi with a smile on his face: Your young master will go back and prepare for the imperial examination, but don't be nervous, depending on your young master, the second is certain, and the first is also expected to win."

"Yes, I must tell the young master when I go back."

Other officials in the household department also knew that Di Rong's teacher had accepted a closed student. Knowing the result, they congratulated him, saying that his teacher had a good vision, and that a 14-year-old boy would take the No.3 high school exam.

Mu Chengan got the news earlier than them, or when the test papers of the top ten were sent to the Holy Majesty to ask the Holy Majesty to finalize the final ranking, he knew it, but the old emperor was not in the mood to read it, so he asked these ten people The situation has hardly changed, and it will be based on the results discussed by the examiner.

The reason why Yuan Jing was able to keep No. 3 was not only because of his background as a farmer, but also because of the teacher behind him, so Mu Chengan dared to say that Yuan Jing's entry into the first rank was a certainty.

When Yuan Jing and his father returned home, it was natural to have a lively celebration. The firecrackers went off for a long time, and the neighbors left and right came out to congratulate their family. The whole family, including Niu Niu, the youngest, was all red.

It didn't take long before the day of the palace examination came. Yuan Jing and other candidates who passed the examination, that is, tributes, entered the palace from the Supreme Harmony Gate of the palace together, and participated in the palace examination hosted by the emperor himself in the Palace of Preserving Harmony. Once he went through a complicated three-kneeling and nine-knocking ritual, and while kneeling, he thought to himself, this is the first time he entered the ancient world, and he couldn't get used to this kind of etiquette of kneeling every now and then. There are many more.

However, no matter how uncomfortable he is psychologically, he will follow other people to kneel and kowtow three times and nine times. If he makes a mistake at a time like this, wouldn't he be asking for his own death?

The examination papers were handed out, and the palace examination officially began. Yuan Jing read the questions at a glance. The palace examination only adopted the form of strategic questions. I want to be in control, so the exam questions are also related to this. Needless to say, it also involves military power. The Zhenbei Army in the hands of King Zhenbei alone accounts for more than half of Daxia’s military power. How can the emperor feel at ease ?

Of course, Yuan Jing is not good at this kind of topic, but he also knows how to complete it, so he completed this strategy question in a satisfactory manner. During the period, he saw the bright yellow robe walking by him, and he knew that it was the emperor who came to the scene in person. I saw him, but I didn't raise my head, anyway, I'll see you anyway, don't be in a hurry.

To be honest, he didn't like the emperor who always wanted Mu Cheng'an's life. However, from the point of view of those in power, it would be difficult to feel at ease with the king of Zhenbei sitting with the military power in his hands. The contradiction between them may not be resolved until modern society.

But when the border situation is not so optimistic, he can't wait to seize the military power of King Zhenbei. It seems that the emperor's vision is a bit narrow. He has some doubts. According to the plot, the Zhenbei Army fell to Mu Jinxuan In the hands of the male protagonist, based on his current understanding of the little prince, can he really guard the border as well as the previous kings of Zhenbei to resist foreign invasion?

Those generals who were loyal to the old Zhenbei King, can he dare to use them with confidence?And without these generals, is the Zhenbei Army still the Zhenbei Army?

Thinking about what was there and what was missing, Yuan Jing finished answering the examination paper and left the palace gate with other tributes, and the result would have to wait three days before it would be announced.

Three days later, all the tributes were waiting for the results together outside the hall. For Yu Xiao and Zou Weiting, they were in a more relaxed mood. Anyway, the two of them would not be able to get out of the ranks of the second, the first, or the third. He is in the ranks of Scholars, so he is very leisurely, and the only concern is whether Yuan Jing can stay in the first class.

Yuan Jing and nine other tributes were summoned into the palace together, and they had to pay respects to the emperor again. This time, Yuan Jing saw the appearance of the old emperor. How should I put it, he looked obviously old-fashioned, about 60 years old, Among the emperors of all dynasties, he lived a relatively long life, and of course it cannot be compared with those with a longer life expectancy.

There were also several adult princes in the hall, not to mention the ones in the bright yellow robes. The oldest one had also grown a beard and looked about 40 or [-] years old. No wonder they couldn't wait to compete.

Yuan Jing lowered his head, and recalled the content of the plot in his mind. In the plot, the final throne falls in the hands of the third prince. The current third prince looks quite low-key. As for why the third prince can stand out from several adult princes , the reason was in the hands of Mu Jinxuan, the later king of Zhenbei, because the third prince was very close to Mu Jinxuan, and the third prince seemed to appreciate the heroine very much.

To be honest, seeing such a plot, Yuan Jing felt a little bit pained. Where did Tao Yuzhu have such a great charm? After the little prince, the third prince, the future emperor, also expressed his appreciation. The abnormality that came out has something to do with it, but she didn't restrain herself at all. Which of these princes is not a human being, so they can't see the abnormality on her body?

It's just that in this life, without the military support of the Zhenbei Palace, can the third prince successfully defeat the other princes and ascend to the throne as in the plot?

Yuan Jing is not optimistic, because Mu Chengan is still alive in this life, and it is not Mu Jinxuan's turn to make decisions, let alone Mu Jinxuan is still disabled.

Yuan Jing was named by the emperor and personally bestowed the title of Tanhua, and Yuan Jing went out to express his gratitude.

Although he is a little younger, but the old emperor looked around among the ten people, Yuan Jing, who had red lips and white teeth, was the most outstanding. He could be seen at a glance, and he was No. 3 in the test, so he fell short on him.

Chuanlu was ordered again, and Chuanlu called their names. There were 80 people in the second class, and the rest were all Jinshi. Zou Weiting's ranking remained the same, and Yu Xiao moved forward by two.

The spring breeze is proud of horseshoe disease, seeing Chang'an flowers in one day.

Titles on the gold list, champions parading through the streets, this is the scene that students who participated in the imperial examinations dreamed of in ancient times. The grand occasion of this day also left a very deep memory for Yuanjing. Of course, the Tao family took it early. Waiting for Yuan Jing to pass by, Tao Dayong specially picked a lot of flowers from Zhuangzi, ready to smash them for his son.

"Father, I'll come, I'll come." Tao Yuanze, nicknamed Niu Niu, shouted excitedly.

Tao Dayong picked the biggest flower to wear on his head, and said with a smile, "Father is waiting for you to make flowers for the street."

The old lady called them from the window: "Hurry up, the voices are coming from over there, Yuan Jing is coming soon, hurry up." The old lady thought that the father and son talked too much nonsense.

"I'm coming."

In fact, just as the sound of gongs and drums sounded, the horses and people hadn't arrived yet, but for the Tao family, they couldn't afford to wait for a moment. Their heads were stretched out, looking forward to Yuan Jing riding a horse to come to their window.

Behind the other window, there was also someone waiting for Yuan Jing, and it was naturally Mu Chengan, but no one knew that the majestic Zhenbei King would come to see the scene of the No. His confidant knows the status of Tao Yuanjing, a young man, in the heart of his lord.

"My lord, these are the flowers my subordinates found." Wu Yi walked in from the outside, holding a plate of flowers, and he, who was always expressionless, twitched his mouth at this moment, who would have thought that one day he would be sent by the lord errands.

Mu Chengan picked up the biggest peony flower, the peony flower is very delicate and beautiful, but at this moment, there is a certain person who thinks that someone is more beautiful than the flower, this makes him feel hot, and he wants to surround him more and more so that only he can see it arrive.

"My lord, here we come."

Mu Cheng'an took the flower and walked to the window. There was a layer of gauze blocking it, so the people inside could not be seen from the outside. Maybe others would just think it was a lady from a rich family, with a more reserved temperament.

He looked outside, and sure enough, the No. [-] scholar was at the top. The newly released Jinshi parade here. Mu Chengan saw Tao Yuanjing riding in the third place at a glance. Without him, the No. [-] scholar and No. [-] were much worse than him. It's not that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The No. 30 Scholar is in his 30s, and his face is full of spring breeze. It can only be said that he looks more upright, but his appearance is far inferior to that of Yuan Jing, Tan Hualang. , this line just appeared, Mu Ancheng heard someone shouting that Tanhualang looks good, and threw his handkerchief and purse at Tanhualang impatiently.

"Oh, which family's son is this, so handsome, are you engaged?"

"The number one scholar can be Tanhualang's father. He must not be engaged. Quickly find out which family he is from. He is so handsome and looks good even at home."

"Haha, you are a narrow-minded ghost, Tan Hualang has to be willing to let you keep him."

Hearing this, and looking at those handkerchiefs and purses thrown at Tao Yuanjing, Mu Cheng'an's face turned black. Which one is it?Of course it belongs to his family, it belongs to Mu Cheng'an's family, no one should try to rob someone from him.

There were screams all around the ears, and even more things were thrown. Even the number one scholar and the second place in front turned around and laughed at Yuan Jing, who was in a hurry to avoid him. Yuan Jing couldn't laugh or cry, can this be his fault?

Suddenly, a delicate and beautiful peony fell from the sky with a lot of force. Of course, the force was relieved when it landed here. Yuan Jing, who had a feeling in his heart, glanced at the window that was thrown out, even though the window could not see it. There was only one person, but he was sure that the person standing behind the window and looking out was Mu Chengan.

Yuan Jing immediately showed a big smile without hesitation, stretched out his hands to catch the peony flower and waved towards the window over there.

Wu Yi found out that the prince's face finally stopped being dark and showed a smiling face, which is not easy.

In Mu Cheng'an's eyes, it was exactly what he thought, people with flowers look better, even though the screams in his ears were louder, but seeing that the little guy only waved towards him, he was in a good mood Quite a few.

Hmph, didn't you see that this person belongs to him? It's useless for anyone to snatch it.

When they arrived at the Tao family's side, all the Tao family leaned out of the window, grabbed the flowers in the basket and threw them at Yuan Jing. Yuan Jing simply put the peony on his head, and stretched out his hands to catch the flowers thrown by the family flower.

Hearing a child calling his brother desperately, the spectators on the left and right knew it. No wonder Tanhualang took the initiative to pick it up. It turned out to be Tanhualang's family.

But Tanhualang wearing peony flowers made many girls who have not left the pavilion blush.

Needless to say, when the parade is over, many people will inquire about Tan Hwa Lang's situation.

At the end of the parade, both Yu Xiao and Zou Weiting came over to make fun of Yuan Jing. They could clearly see Yuan Jing's popularity from behind. Seeing that he was still holding the peony flower in his hand, they teased him: "Which house is this?" Yuanjing, you can’t put it down to the peony flowers thrown by the little lady? Is this a good thing coming soon?”

Little lady?Yuan Jing was amused when he heard that, if Mu Chengan heard that he was described as a little lady, he didn't know what he would look like.

"Whether a good thing is close or not, it is a friend I know who has the opportunity to introduce you to each other."

"Okay." The two were a little disappointed, it seemed that it was different from what they had imagined, but Yuan Jing was almost grown up by them. Yes, this sounded a bit strange, but it was absolutely no problem to say it, why never? Know that he has such a close friend?

When they got home, the Tao family was so happy that they didn’t ask about the origin of this peony. Yuan Jing put the peony in his study and found a vase to keep it. The dried flowers are stored, and he has raised many potted flowers, but none of them can compare to this one.

The family celebrated, but Yuan Jing really wanted to see Mu Cheng'an, so far away in the daytime, and through the window, he couldn't even see his shadow.

Just when Yuan Jing thought so, a carriage stopped in front of his house again, and Yuan Jing got into the carriage after talking to his family.

Now he is no longer an unknown person, but a newly released Tanhualang, so he tossed around in the carriage to make sure no one was following him, and then Yuan Jing saw the person he wanted to see.

Seeing Mu Chengan Yuanjing, he asked, "Is it you during the day?"

Mu Chengan nodded, but looked at Yuan Jing's head, his eyes showed a little disappointment: "Why don't you wear that peony?"

Yuan Jing's black line: "Although I'm only fourteen, I'm still a man. What kind of flowers do men wear? It's the occasion during the day."

Mu Chengan still regretted, "It looks good on it, I want to see it."

Yuan Jing groaned and sneered and didn't speak any more. He had to stick to the bottom line and not give in unprincipled, otherwise this person would make even more excessive demands in the future.

Seeing that Yuan Jing didn't reply, Mu Chengan stopped talking, took his hand and led him forward. Since the night of the Lantern Festival, the relationship between the two has developed by leaps and bounds. Holding hands is a very natural action, so Mu Chengan also took him by the hand. Cheng An felt that Yuan Jing was still a little younger, and now that he couldn't walk from the dark to the bright, he didn't get any closer.

Because the more he gets along with Yuan Jing, the more he cherishes this young man in his heart, and puts him in the most important position in his heart, rather than a temporary plaything.

The two were walking on a small path. Yuan Jing didn't know where he was in the capital now. He lost his way a long time ago when he went around outside. Looking at the end of the path, it should be a garden. He asked curiously, "Where is this? Your lord." What are you taking me to do?"

Mu Chengan looked at the young man who had just reached his shoulder, and smiled: "You don't even know where you are, so you dare to follow me? You're not afraid that I'll sell you out."

Yuan Jing shrugged: "I'm only a few catties, how much can I sell for?"

Mu Chengan was amused: "Haha, the newly released Tanhualang is very valuable, not to mention how many people have been attracted outside today to inquire about Tanhualang's situation and recruit Tanhualang as his son-in-law."

The corners of Yuan Jing's eyes twitched up, and he gave Mu Cheng'an a sideways glance. He was clearly still a young boy, but in Mu Cheng'an's eyes, he was so charming that he almost couldn't help it.

Yuan Jing said: "Then I can only say that I let them down. The prince has not married yet, how can Yuan Jing be ahead of the prince? If the prince is willing, those people will abandon Yuan Jing at any time and choose the prince as their son-in-law."

When Yuan Jing first spoke, Mu Chengan was still a little uneasy. He was afraid of hearing Yuan Jing say that he would marry a wife. After all, he knew the situation of the Tao family very well. How can Tao Yuanjing, who has always been filial, not satisfy their demands?

Mu Cheng'an didn't know what he would do when the time came.He clearly wanted to selfishly confine this person by his side, but he couldn't bear to break his wings, thinking how dazzling and scorching he looked when he straddled the horse and paraded through the streets during the day.

But when he heard the back, his anxiety was gone: "What if the king doesn't get married for a day?"

Yuan Jing smiled: "Then I will accompany the prince for a day."

"Okay, remember what you said today." Mu Cheng said reassuringly, if he wants to get married, he will marry the one beside him.

"Of course, once I, Yuan Jing, say something, it's hard to chase after me." Yuan Jing raised his eyebrows. If Mu Chengan agreed to marry him, he could also marry him, but let the king of Zhenbei marry him?It is estimated that his father, mother and grandma will all faint from fright, so for their sake, let's stop.

While talking, the two walked into the middle of the garden. The scenery here is very beautiful, and there is a lake in the middle. When Mu Chengan took him to the water's edge, a boat approached. The two got on the boat, and the boatman pushed the boat away from the shore. By the way, all kinds of food have been prepared on board.

Seeing his favorite dishes on the table, Yuan Jing said clearly, "Your Majesty, this is for me to celebrate alone."

"Like it?"

"I like it." As long as he gets along with Mu Chengan, he likes no matter what he does. The time spent with him in this life is so precious, so Yuan Jing replied without hesitation.

Mu Chengan was very happy to hear that, it was a waste of his age, but he seldom used such brains, but now he was trying to make a boy happy, seeing him smile, Mu Chengan was in a good mood.

The two of them enjoyed the night view and toured the lake that night. Neither of them drank alcohol. Yuan Jing was young, and Mu Chengan was not allowed to drink alcohol because of taking medicine. Man, it seems to be stuffed.

He stretched out his fingers to trace the delicate eyebrows and eyes of the young man, and sighed, "When will Yuan Jing grow up?"

Yuan Jing blushed in disbelief, and muttered something in his mouth, but Mu Chengan didn't hear clearly, so he leaned closer to his ear and said, "What Yuan Jing is talking about, I can't hear clearly."

He seldom calls himself the king in front of Yuan Jing, but when he uses the king at this time, it is a bit more ambiguous, Yuan Jing's earlobes are even redder, but he will never repeat what he just said, he is actually saying, it's not him He didn't grow up, but Mu Chengan was too old. Who made him so much older than himself in this life, can he blame himself?

"Speak or not?" Mu Chengan bit the earlobe in front of his mouth maliciously, Yuan Jing almost exclaimed, quickly stretched out his hand to cover his mouth, and glared at Mu Chengan hard.

Mu Chengan covered his eyes with his hands: "Don't look at me like that, or..."

Otherwise, it's an old man's fault, how could Yuan Jing not understand, his face was very hot, his eyelashes trembled, and Mu Chengan's heart and hands were itchy.

Mu Chengan withdrew his hand, always wanting to tease the boy, but he didn't dare to tease him harshly, because he would be the one who couldn't hold on in the end, I was really afraid that he would eat him regardless of his age, and it would be the boy who would suffer , it will be him who feels distressed.

So Mu Chengan suppressed his thoughts, ruthlessly rubbed the boy's hair as punishment, and then brought up another topic.

Before Yuan Jing prepared for the exam, he told him that there were not many things in the court, and some of them were only to be touched. Now Mu Chengan can talk to Yuan Jing well, he will enter the court soon, and Mu Chengan is not at ease. Although Yuan Jing was young and mature, he was always afraid that he would be bullied under his nose, so he couldn't fight back.