People are behind the curtain.

Xiao Yun was unbelievable in his heart that he could hide from himself to such an extent.

Are you a scourge?Will it eat him or something?

Yesterday he was eager to give him a sachet, but now he got up, and dared to answer shyly that it was true, and thanking him was false, and he was doing his duty as a courtier.

If it weren't for the fear that he would think that he was unruly and ungrateful, he probably wouldn't appear under his nose in the future, and would hide away when he saw him.

I guess I can remember what happened that night when I saw him.

No, can he hide for a lifetime or something?

Xiao Yun felt it was funny in his heart, squatted down, deliberately separated a layer of black curtain, and turned over on the shelf on the curtain.

Xie Caiqing hugged her knees, endured the ashes, and sat obediently at the bottom of the bookshelf, listening to the movement close at hand, her heart slightly raised.

He was a little uncertain whether Xiao Yun would lift the curtain to arrest him, or play cat and mouse to tease him and scare him.

Xie Caiqing was afraid that her prediction would be wrong, so she would not respond immediately. After thinking about it, the corners of her lips twitched.

Xiao Yun had scared enough people outside, imagined that the person must be trembling slightly now, smiled silently, and was about to stand up lazily, when the black curtain in front of him suddenly lifted a small corner.

A pair of obsidian-like black and quiet eyes were exposed.

Xiao Yun never expected that he would lift the curtain, he was so shocked that the smile on his face could not be suppressed in time.

He reacted very quickly, pretending to be shocked, and looked at him, as if he was about to shout in the next second.

Xie Caiqing was sitting sideways inside, her nose bridge was straight and pretty, her face was reddish, her fingers were clutching the sleeves of her knees, her eyes were filled with embarrassment, the uneasiness of offending Shengjia and the relief of surrendering herself.

Xiao Yun looked at him in surprise: "You—"

Xie Caiqing stretched out her hand, gently tugged at Xiao Yun's sleeve, lowered her eyes, bit her lip, not daring to look at him.

Xiao Yun was stunned for a moment, coughed, and couldn't hide his smile anymore.

"Your Majesty?" Liu Yun saw that the emperor had not moved for a long time, so he walked over suspiciously.

Xiao Yun didn't speak, just stared at him.

Xie Caiqing pulled it lightly again.

Liu Yun has come to the corner.

Only then did Xiao Yun pretend to be magnanimous and smiled at Xie Caiqing, tore off the curtain with lightning speed, picked up two books on one side and walked out.

Xie Caiqing twitched the corner of her mouth.

Turns out he likes it that way.

As Liu Yun approached, His Majesty stopped in this row for a long time. This row was basically filled with his works. Liu Yun was pleased with himself and pretended to be concerned and said, "What book did Your Majesty take? Let the old minister have a look, and the old minister can give it to you." You check it out and see which volumes are more important, it’s better to read carefully—”

Xiao Yun directly threw the book to him.

Liu Yun was startled, took it in a hurry, glanced at the title of the book, his raised goatee suddenly drooped down, and his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Your Majesty said let's pick his works.

But these two books... are not his.

……

When it was late, Xie Caiqing returned to the Imperial Academy from the duty room, ready to take things back home.

In the Imperial Academy, Tanhua and No. [-] were whispering to each other. Seeing him coming in, they immediately silenced and returned to their seats as if nothing had happened. They looked at him with disdain, as if they knew something and hadn't finished talking yet.

It's almost the same.

Xie Caiqing smiled indifferently, pretending not to know, and quietly returned home with her belongings.

……

The next morning, when Ruya rushed in, Xie Caiqing was sitting in front of the bronze mirror, gently wiping Xiao Yun's piece of jade with a silky handkerchief.

Ruya thought to himself, every lady is not necessarily as demure as a little prince.

Meeting his searching gaze, Ruya lowered her head: "It's today."

Xie Caiqing said, "Understood."

He didn't look up, still wiping carefully.

The little prince loves cleaning, he bathes and changes his clothes every day, not to mention the jade ornaments he wears, he cleans them every day.

This is not the first time Ruya has seen him wash, but this time he seems to wash very seriously, as if he wants to show it to someone.

Ruya asked, "How are you going, my lord?"

"Not much." Jiang Huaichu said.

Ru Ya frowned: "Then you want to send someone to protect the young master secretly?"

Jiang Huaichu shook his head and said with a smile: "Xiao Yun is the chess player today, I am just a chess piece, just listen to him obediently, if I am missing a hair, it is because he is not good at chess, he will not allow himself If there are such low-level omissions, I believe in his ability."

Ruya was stunned for a moment, then relieved.

In terms of tactics, Jiang Huaichu is undoubtedly No. 1 in Nanping, and Emperor Daning is six years older than him, so he is only strong but not weak.

This is a riddle that only the two of them understand.

……

As soon as Jiang Huaichu entered the Imperial Academy, many people secretly looked at him with slightly weird eyes.

People from aristocratic families gathered together in twos and threes, and there were a few sneers in their words.

The few poor families looked at him with disgusted expressions, as if they were blaming him for ruining the poor family's reputation and making them unable to hold their heads up in front of everyone.

Something happened quietly.

Several guards with long feathers were waiting at the gate of the Imperial Academy. As soon as they saw him, they immediately walked up to him: "Please come with us."

Jiang Huaichu's face was just right at a loss, and he politely said: "Okay."

"Where are you going?"

"Golden Palace." Chang Lingwei said in a businesslike tone.

Jiang Huaichu feigned surprise.

Behind him, the courtiers whose rank was too low for the Golden Luan Palace watched him being escorted away by the Changling Guards, gloating slightly in their eyes.

As soon as the person left, the Hanlin Academy exploded in an instant.

"I said how could it be possible for him to be the champion, so that's how he came here!"

"Maybe it's not just that one? Think about it, why is the commander willing to see him for the first time? Why does Liu Yun look at him differently?"

"Presumptuous!" Li Hanlin, who came from a poor family, yelled at the two blatant officials, "Don't you know who Mr. Liu is? Can you defile him?! Mr. Liu absolutely has no cover for fraud! The test paper We all saw it with our own eyes!"

"Even if he is really talented and didn't cheat, if he did such a thing, would he still have the face to stay in the Hanlin Academy?"

The poor family and the aristocratic family have always had a hard time getting along, the aristocratic family has many powers, and the low-ranking ones dare to refute the high-ranking ones.

Li Hanlin said angrily, "Will you clean up one by one?"

These words made many people frown and look away.

"We didn't offend King Qi!" The man sneered, "Isn't he extremely smart? How come he doesn't even know who can offend and who can't?"

"Stop arguing!" Zhou Hanlin, Liu Yun's protégé, looked at Li Hanlin and said coldly, "The teacher thinks highly of him, isn't he an embarrassment to the teacher? What can you do to speak up for him? He committed his own crimes." live!"

"Everyone else return to their seats quietly, and whoever can't handle today's errands, don't even think about leaving!"

……

In the Imperial Academy, a group of low-ranking juniors blew up the pot, and in the court hall, a group of high-ranking seniors blew up the pot.

Xie Caiqing was escorted to the Jinluan Palace by Zhang Lingwei.

Some courtiers pointed and pointed, their eyes showed contempt, and some of them had nothing to do with themselves, they were wise and safe, and held high.

Xie Caiqing stood still, neither humble nor overbearing.

Zhang Ninghan was dressed in brocade clothes, stood aside and looked at him, and said with a smile: "The number one scholar is here all right? Didn't expect me to appear here again?"

Xie Caiqing nodded to him, not losing his composure in the midst of the noise.

Zhang Ninghan sneered: "I hope you can still be so calm later."

Xie Caiqing didn't even bother to give a slight expression.

King Qi went to court slowly, Xie Caiqing turned around and glanced indifferently, there were still some people waiting outside the Golden Luan Hall.

The opera singing is quite big.

"His Majesty is here!"

The emperor came out respectfully, and the chaotic court was instantly silent.

The emperor sat down, glanced at Xie Caiqing who seemed a little dazed and silent under his eyes, and cut straight to the point: "King Qi came to me yesterday, saying that there was a scandal of a private affair, and he wanted to expose it to clean up the court. This matter is related to the new champion. "

Xie Caiqing gave him a dark look, but let him take a good look at Emperor Daning's abilities.

Xie Caiqing showed a slightly surprised expression.

In the eyes of others, this is undoubtedly a guilty conscience.

About today's matter, King Qi had given them a thorough explanation last night, so that they could be mentally prepared.

It is impossible for King Qi's words to be false, as long as they cooperate a little today, they can sell King Qi's favor and make friends with the eldest princess's mansion.

Some children from aristocratic families who barely managed to get into the Golden Palace in their thirties looked at Xie Caiqing, who was only eighteen years old, and there was a gleam of pleasure in their eyes.

King Qi stared at Xie Caiqing with hatred in his eyes.

He gave Xie Caiqing a chance several times, how did Xie Caiqing treat him?

How dare you prick him with a needle.

It has come to this point, no matter how indifferent he is, others will think that the eldest princess's mansion can be manipulated by others, and they will swallow their humiliation when they are bullied.

Zhang Gongmou is difficult to deal with, but it is not impossible!

Xie Caiqing avoided King Qi's overly hot and fierce eyes.

Xiao Yun took a sip of tea, and waved his hands as if he was very annoyed: "You guys talk about it yourself."

King Qi gave Zhang Ninghan a wink, Zhang Ninghan glanced at Xie Caiqing resentfully, his eyes were full of winning cards, he went out with his head up, and said: "Your Majesty, the number one scholar received a big gift from an important minister in the Yixian Building before the examination. .”

Xie Caiqing looked at him with feigned surprise.

"Oh?" Xiao Yun raised his head, his eyes flicked on Xie Caiqing, "Is there such a thing as Zhuangyuan Lang?"

Xie Caiqing pursed her lips, remained silent for a few seconds before saying, "It's true."

King Qi smiled deeply.

Zhang Ninghan said loudly: "This minister is Zhang Gongmou, the Minister of the Ministry of War of the second rank!"

The courtiers were in an uproar.

Apparently, only some of them got along with King Qi, and the other part was still in the dark, but when they came in the morning, they felt that the atmosphere was not right. They guessed it based on their keen sense of smell after years of serving as officials, but they never expected that it was Zhang Gongmou!

Zhang Gong made great military exploits when he was young, and when he was old, he served as Minister of the Ministry of War. He was conscientious, honest and respectful, and he was highly respected in the court.

The grandsons are all older than Xie Caiqing.

The two sons still hold important positions in the court.

The courtiers were dumbfounded, unable to figure out the situation for a moment.

"You spitting blood!" Zhang Gongmou's son was stunned for a long time before realizing that it was his father's name. He immediately stood up and cursed angrily.

"I spout blood?" Zhang Ninghan himself is also a descendant of a famous family, and King Qi has guaranteed in advance that he will protect him without any worries, so he is not afraid at all, "I have a witness!"

Xiao Yun said calmly: "Then ask someone to prove it."

Zhang Ninghan looked outside the gate of the Golden Luan Hall.

Chang Lingwei led a handsome scholar up.

"Does Zhuangyuan Lang recognize him?" Zhang Ninghan said.

Xie Caiqing glanced at him: "...I know, Caiqing had a dispute with him in Yixian Tower."

When the examinee met the Holy One for the first time, he trembled in awe, barely remembered the business, and said nervously that he couldn't say enough: "It's... that's him! I saw him being called out by a bookboy-looking man, and then he was taken away. A red brocade box!"

Xiao Yun frowned: "Is there such a thing as the number one scholar?"

Xie Caiqing's face turned slightly pale: "...There is indeed such a thing."

Zhang Gongmou's son looked furious, and sarcastically said: "Zhuangyuan Lang accepted a gift from someone else, so it has nothing to do with my father! This person didn't see my father clearly, so could it be my schoolboy? Shall I call my schoolboy here?" Let this fellow recognize you?"

He realized it later and looked at Zhang Gongmou: "Father! Why don't you talk! People's slander has slandered our faces!"

Everyone looked at Zhang Gongmou standing in the front in unison.

When Zhang Gongmou's son saw his old father's face flushed, his heart skipped a beat.

The corners of Xie Caiqing's mouth were tense.

He never expected that even if Xiao Yun acted, he would choose someone so old for him.

The emperor looked at Zhang Gongmou with a pleasing expression, and asked, "Zhang Aiqing, is there such a thing?"

Zhang Gongmou: "There is no such thing! He spouted blood!"

Only then did Zhang Gongmou's two sons heave a sigh of relief, and instantly gained confidence. As long as his father has no grass, they will definitely fight King Qi to the end. .

Zhang Ninghan obviously expected that Zhang Gongmou would definitely not admit it, so he calmly said with a smile: "Since I haven't done it, why is that old senior Zhang blushing?"

Zhang Gongmou secretly glanced at His Majesty.

Don't blame the Holy Majesty, old and unscrupulous.

Zhang Gongmou's two sons felt guilty, and one of them said angrily: "There is no evidence, don't just slander!"

"Of course there is evidence, don't worry." Zhang Ninghan looked at King Qi respectfully, asking for instructions.

King Qi hesitated for a while, and then pretended to come out, wondering why: "Wei Chen and Zhuangyuan Lang have some problems, and everyone must know that just the night before, Senior Zhang suddenly wrote a letter to Wei Chen, and it was delivered privately. , ask Wei Chen to be lenient with Zhuangyuan Lang, and have to forgive others and forgive others."

The courtiers were stunned.

King Qi continued: "Before this, no one has ever heard of the friendship between Senior Zhang and Zhuangyuanlang. There is no reason why Senior Zhang asked Wei Chen to reconcile with Zhuangyuanlang? Could it be that Senior Zhang just moved? The heart of cherishing talents is neither relative nor old, but I also want to write a book to help the lonely champion?"

Zhang Gongmou's two sons looked at their father in shock.

Based on what they knew about their father, his father was old and cunning, and it was impossible for him to do such a thankless thing.

The courtiers obviously had the same idea with Zhang Gongmou's son, they knew very well what Zhang Gong was like.

If this matter changed themselves, they would never be able to repair a book.

After all, it was King Qi who was the most difficult to deal with and the one who must be vengeful.

Many people looked strange.

The emperor looked at Zhang Gongmou, his attitude was still impartial: "Is there such a thing?"

"...Return to Your Majesty, there is indeed such a thing." Zhang Gongmou's voice was obviously lacking in confidence, and he said immediately, "But the old minister has no personal contact with the Zhuangyuan Lang. It is indeed out of pity that he edited a book, just a letter. Does not--"

Zhang Ninghan's face was full of victory: "Of course there is more than one letter."

King Qi respectfully bowed his head before saying: "Your Majesty, that day at the Mingyan Pagoda, Zhuangyuan Lang fell, and when I helped him up, I saw a piece of jade hanging around his neck. I happened to see it before, and it was Mr. Zhang who conspired!"

As soon as this remark came out, the whole court was in an uproar.

Before the test, Xie Caiqing was seen taking other people's things in the Yixian Building, and then became the number one scholar in high school. Xie Caiqing and Qi Wang had a grudge. Worn close to the neck...

I am afraid that people will see it, and I cherish this thing very much.

Adding all these up, the truth is self-evident...

Zhang Gongmou's two sons blushed and turned pale, their eyes widened, and they couldn't believe that their old father, who was over seventy years old, would do such a scandal.

It's reasonable to find a girl for them, but this is a man!

Still an uncrowned man!

On the other side, he spoke conclusively, and there was no discord between his expressions, it didn't seem like a frame-up, and his father's attitude also showed clues.

After the humiliation passed, the legs of the two sons began to tremble uncontrollably. If this matter were implemented, the reputation of his family would be ruined at the least, and the whole family would be affected at worst!

It's still a trivial matter to give and receive privately. If there is a cheating in the imperial examination, the whole family...

The two sons looked at the blushing old father, cursing inwardly for being confused, wishing they could kill themselves on the spot.

Xiao Yun still had an amiable face and said without losing his demeanor: "Does the champion have anything to say?"

Xie Caiqing scolded the old fox in his heart, his face was pale, he clenched his hands tightly, and said righteously: "Xie Caiqing doesn't know Mr. Zhang, and he has never done anything despicable!"

King Qi sneered, he dared to make trouble today because he was ready to wipe out the Zhang family and Xie Caiqing, and he would not be allowed to escape no matter what, and he said mercilessly: "If you dare to do it, don't dare!" Do you admit it?! The adulterer is there, do you want to call him over, you can discuss and make a confession first?!"

"Shut up!" Zhang Gongmou's son was furious.

Zhang Gongmou looked up, his heart skipped a beat, and he wanted to laugh again, he couldn't bear it, so he trembled all over.

In the eyes of others, it is a guilty conscience.

Xiao Yun lazily said: "Rong Yu's words should not be too full, if Zhang Gongmou and Zhuangyuanlang are wronged, what should we do?"

King Qi only asked his uncle as a routine question, so that he could get himself out, gain a reputation of being fair and tolerant, and took advantage of the victory to express his position: "There is absolutely no mistake! One of them is old and disrespectful, and the other is young and unrespectful." Duan, private teaching and receiving, cheating in the imperial examination, and unfairness in the scientific examination, if you let the two of you go, how can you be worthy of the scholars who have studied hard for decades?! This official thinks that it must be thoroughly investigated!"

"May I ask what kind of relationship you wear that person's things around your neck, for fear of being seen by others, Jane loves it?"

"This is only possible with adulterers!"

"Ordinary people, giving and receiving privately, are only for the harm of the family. The dignified courtiers, quarreling and discord will harm the whole country! If this precedent is set, and the two are easily let go, the court will be a mess in the future!"

"Everyone in the world should know that the number one scholar in my country achieved success through this method!"

"My minister thinks that he should be severely punished!" King Qi knelt down first, his voice loud and clear.

Many courtiers followed closely and knelt down: "The ministers also thought that they would be severely punished!"

There are still some courtiers watching.

Xie Caiqing took this opportunity to scan. Liu Yun didn't kneel, but kept asking him what was going on with his eyes, hoping that he could defend himself and give a satisfactory answer.

In addition, there are some Qingliu, although they frown at him, but they don't follow suit.

He kept in mind all those people who didn't beat the dog in the water, and at the same time, he also knew which people in the court were King Qi's people, which ones were huddles, and which ones were alone and not afraid of the shadows.

King Qi scolded so heartily, Zhang Gongmou's two sons looked ashen, staring at their old father in disbelief, hoping that he could say a few words.

But the old father had a troubled expression on his face, his face was red, and he stood there faltering for a long time, unable to speak.

Xie Caiqing also looked embarrassed, as if she was too young and had never experienced such a storm, so she panicked for a while.

Their hearts were desolate, and it was over...

The emperor changed into a comfortable sitting position, frowned and said, "Abusive man? Using such words would be disrespectful to the royal family."

King Qi said: "Your Majesty! It is really the people and gods who are angry with what these two people have done! I am ashamed to speak!"

"Then King Qi thinks, if this matter is true, how should I deal with it?" Xiao Yun asked with a smile.

Uncle's eyes were persuasive and seductive, King Qi said confidently: "Your Majesty is in charge of everything! Please punish the two of you severely, and give justice to the world!"

"I understand." Xiao Yun nodded seriously, and tilted his head to signal Chang Lingwei with his eyes, telling him to go down to Xie Caiqing.

He said: "Don't be flustered, the number one scholar. I'll ask someone to check this jade. If it's not, I'll return your innocence."

Zhuangyuan Lang trembled slightly, as if he just realized it, he knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "I am wronged, I have indeed accepted gifts from others, but I have never met Mr. Zhang! I swear on my life, so If half of the words are false, the sky will be struck by lightning!"

King Qi sneered and said, "Who wants your sky to be struck by lightning? Just look at it and you will know that you have been wronged! Don't do anything wrong, and don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door! If you are not afraid, what are you doing now? Just take a look, it is not fair." Self-evident?"

Zhang Gongmou looked at him and said angrily: "What is your intention! We are both innocent, if not, what should you do?!"

Zhang Gongmou's son knew that this matter must not be admitted, as long as he did not admit it, there was still a chance of life, and he also angrily reprimanded: "If not, what should you do?!"

King Qi sneered: "What a hard mouth, if not, I would give Senior Zhang three smacks on the spot!"

"Okay, okay." Xiao Yun rubbed his eyebrows.

A few people shut up instantly.

Chang Lingwei had already walked up to Xie Caiqing.

Zhuangyuan Lang looked at Zhang Gongmou, as if he knew that as long as he took it out, he would not be able to argue with it, and his eyes were full of apology.

Chang Lingwei stretched out his hand to him.

Xie Caiqing took a deep breath, and did not hand it over to him immediately, but said loudly: "I have no quarrel with Mr. Zhang at all, but I have no choice but to set up a trap. If I reveal it, it will be hard for people to argue. I haven't done anything, if that's the case, please Your Majesty only punish this humble minister, who has no father and no mother, so lowly, that he can die without any regrets. At Mr. Zhang's age, he can't stand the torment, and still There is a family, please treat Mr. Zhang kindly, Your Majesty!"

"This matter is due to Xie Caiqing's carelessness. It is the fault of Xie Caiqing alone. I hope His Majesty will agree."

Xiao Yun was obviously surprised that Xie Caiqing was not as smooth and sophisticated as he thought.

Most people must be thinking about self-protection at this time, but he cares about others and takes the initiative to take the blame on himself.

No wonder he didn't take a shortcut, but he missed it.

"You have a heart, I promise you." Xiao Yun said.

Zhang Gongmou was also a little surprised. This matter was planned by him and the emperor. Xie Caiqing didn't know that he was able to say these words in a panic, which showed his character.

The eyes of Zhang Gongmou's two sons were slightly red, and their resentment disappeared, and they said, "I respect you!"

Many courtiers nodded slightly. Whether it was true or not, Xie Caiqing had such a heart, and he was sincere to Zhang Gongmou, and he was a trustworthy person.

Pity.

Zhang Lingwei stretched out his hand to Xie Caiqing again.

Xie Caiqing didn't make things difficult for him, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, he untied his skirt a little, and took out a piece of flawless white jade from inside the skirt.

The courtiers were in an uproar again, there really was.

Xiao Yun looked at the piece of white jade, his eyes gradually deepened.

Xie Caiqing's fingers trembled slightly, she lowered her slender and noble neck, gently removed the piece of jade, held it with both hands, and handed it to Zhang Lingwei.

Qi Wangyang took advantage of the victory and pursued: "This is the physical evidence!"

As soon as this thing came out, the situation began to fall on one side.

Chang Lingwei presented the physical evidence to Xiao Yun.

Zhang Gongmou said: "This is not the veteran's stuff!"

King Qi said: "You are still stubborn at this time! The adulterer——"

"Enough." Xiao Yun beckoned, and Yin Xian presented the jade on his behalf, took the jade in his hand, and looked at it abruptly, dumbfounded.

All the civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty secretly glanced at the top, seeing this situation, their expressions were at a loss.

Yin Xian looked at the emperor in disbelief, then turned his neck stiffly, looking at Xie Caiqing below, his expression became weirder than ever, and within a few seconds, it flickered and changed countless times.

Xiao Yun smiled lazily, and glanced at him: "What are you doing in a daze?"

Yin Xian took another careful look, then raised his head to see the confident King Qi, his hands began to tremble.

King Qi smiled: "Elder-in-law, could it be that he recognizes this jade? That would be the best, as there are more personal certificates!"

Yin Xian reprimanded: "Presumptuous!"

King Qi never expected that an eunuch would dare to scold him in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and he was ashamed and angry: "Elder-in-law, do you want to cover up this adulterer?!"

"You are presumptuous! You shut up!"

King Qi was furious: "How dare you talk to me like that!"

Yin Xian hurriedly glanced at the lazy emperor beside him, and raised his voice tremblingly, "This jade belongs to Your Majesty!!"

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