Startled Meng

The second imperial examination was over, and the rankings came out. The case of leaking questions could not be delayed any longer. The investigation had become clear, and the conclusion of the case had been submitted to the imperial court. Because the emperor attached great importance to it, the final punishment for those involved in the case was decided by the emperor.

Yang Xun: "I have already found out that Zheng Lang was guilty of leaking the test questions. The scientific examination is presided over by the Ministry of Rites. He is the minister of the Ministry of Rites and the chief examiner. He is in charge of the power. In this process, the testimonies of three other examiners and officials from the Ministry of Rituals testified, and the seven candidates who were interrogated also confessed that the test questions were provided by Mr. Zheng."

"Zheng Lang saw that this matter was brought to light, and hanged himself in prison yesterday."

As soon as this remark came out, there was an uproar in the hall, and the emperor's anger was too late to contain, only Fu Chun looked normal, and secretly said: Only Yang Xun can tell this kind of lie without blushing and heartbeat, it is really powerful.

Wei Cheng hadn't spoken publicly from the beginning, but now he stood up and said that the two of them had worked together for many years, and it was unexpected that Zheng Lang would be fooled and do such a thing.

Zheng Lang's death was easy to deal with, and the remaining four examiners, including Yan Cijing, were dismissed and exiled.

Such a thing happened in the imperial examination, and the punishment should be heavier to set an example. The emperor wanted to nod, but seeing the sad look on the Taifu's face, he hurriedly asked him what he thought.

Bi Zhixing showed a stern expression: "The old minister heard that Yan Cijing, the principal criminal in this case, ignored the law and discipline when presiding over the scientific examination, and neglected his duties. , choose some ignorant idiots, admiring positions and peace, greedy for profit and forgetting righteousness, long-term evils will inevitably shake the foundation of the country!"

The consequences are so serious that even the emperor is worried: "According to Bi Qing, what should we do?"

Bi Zhixing said loudly: "You can't be punished lightly, you should be sentenced to death."

This dynasty values ​​the law, and Emperor Rentai loves benevolent government. Since he succeeded to the throne, very few criminals have been sentenced to death, the emperor hesitated.

Xu Wen, the censor, came out: "The emperor doesn't know something. Although this Yan Cijing is one of the main examiners, because Zheng Lang is domineering and domineering, he is afraid that the leaking of the questions will be revealed, so Yan Cijing is dismissed when judging and filling the papers. Threats and intimidation, and the fact that the other three fellow examiners are all close relatives of Zheng Lang, with his instruction to deliberately exclude Yan Cijing, made it difficult for Yan Cijing to exercise his position as an examiner, and he was imprisoned for dereliction of duty."

A minister said: "Since Yan Cijing knows the way, if he doesn't report what he knows, he should be severely punished!"

Fu Chundao: "Yes, [-] lashes, Yan Cijing is still lying in the prison."

The Taifu spoke, and the rest of the courtiers also spoke uprightly. They were divided into two factions, one for severe punishment, and the other for light punishment. The emperor was so quarreled that his head hurt. Officials are fined for half a year.

"Retire."

The case of leaking questions in the imperial examination came to an end, and the palace was busy with the Qionglin Banquet for Jinshi, and there were also banquets outside the palace.

Yu Fangzhi contributed money, Ru Kui and his brothers contributed their efforts, cooking cattle and slaughtering sheep, and even brought out the good wine in their collection to celebrate, so happy.

Fortunately, they were all gathered in the sparsely populated hillside, and no one saw them. Otherwise, others would not be ashamed if they heard it, but if they saw the short knives and long swords piled up together, they would report to the official for sure.

The subordinate "Shuoshu" who loves to work with the soil, grinningly spread mud on the lotus leaf chicken to make kiln chicken. Ruku just finished training two subordinates who used signal flares as fireworks, and scolded the one who cut the meat with a knife Brother: "Last time I saw you use this knife to kill Zheng Lang's dog leg! You haven't changed the knife for me yet! How do you want us to eat? Is it dirty?"

Before it was dark, this group of people started to quarrel, laughing and joking for a while, the whole sheep and beef were roasted, the sea bowls were filled with wine, and everyone sat around to eat the feast.

The sky is the curtain, and the ground is the mat. These murderous boys play around like three-year-old children.

Everyone who knows the language can recognize it: "Lizi is a decent student, but I almost didn't recognize it among the people who read the list."

Lizi said: "Before I followed my master, I studied with my master for several years. Later, my father offended the Wei family and died, so I stopped studying. Otherwise, I might be able to find my name on the yellow list today!"

After Lizi finished speaking, he lowered his head and ate the meat, stuffing his mouth full, and Yu Fangzhi was also sour. He didn't dare to ask him again, and turned his head to point at a drunk man: "Xiao Wu, you drink a lot, and you are also good at lurking. You were the one who put Lang's letter that fell into Wei Cheng's hands."

Xiao Wu blushed from drinking, and when he opened his mouth to speak, there was a strong smell of alcohol: "Master, I don't know, but I am even more skilled at wielding water. That year my mother took me to the river to play in the water, and Zheng Lang's son wanted to belittle my mother. , My mother refused to comply and was held to death in the water, and I escaped by holding my breath and diving into the water."

Xiao Wu's face was red but his eyes were not red, but someone secretly wiped away tears when he heard it, and he knew he dared not ask again, so he asked someone to bring the cut meat, coaxed everyone to eat more, got up and left by himself.

After walking away, intermittent crying sounded, perhaps because he had some scruples about being present, and those boys vented recklessly after leaving.

He will never forget why these people followed him, let alone why he returned to Ye City.

The place I found was very good, as far as the eye could see, the smog was thin and the sun was light, the whole city of Ye appeared very quiet and peaceful in the evening, Yu Fangzhi simply sat on the ground and watched the smoke from cooking in the city from time to time.

I felt a small stone in my hand, and threw it casually, imagining that there was a lake in front of me, and the small stone flew out in a swirl, which would smash the peace and create ripples circle after circle.

"Master." Ru Ku followed, carrying a smell of meat.

Yu Fangzhi looked back at Xunsheng, and saw him holding a pot of thinly sliced ​​meat in his hand.

Ruku said: "The brothers who cut the meat know that the master used to live in Jiangling, and the diet was light. He was afraid that the roasted beef would taste too strong today, which would not suit your taste, so he specially set aside a part of it for nothing."

Yu Fangzhi twirled two pieces into his mouth, clapped his hands, and said with a smile, "I used to be from Ye City, too."

Ruku lowered his head, wondering what he was thinking, and when Yu knew he had finished chewing the meat, he slowly said, "Yan Cijing has been released from prison."

"Ah."

Ruku knelt down: "The subordinates already know that Yan Cijing is pretending to work under Wei Cheng. The master has his own considerations for saving Yan Cijing. Ruku should not stop him in every possible way."

In terms of age, Ru Ku is much older than Yu Fang Zhi, it's not that he questioned his master's ability, it's just that Yu Fang Zhi is just and weak, and he worries that he is too emotional.

Yan Cijing is not as good as an ordinary dog ​​official, and he is also the number one scholar. He has his own admiration. Ruku is afraid that Yu Fangzhi will be too involved with Yan Cijing, and he will miss the point. Now it seems that he is too much Considered.

Yu Fangzhi also knew that Ruku's obstruction before was due to his desire for revenge, he said: "Wei Cheng is the one who is at stake with us, and other unrelated people don't need to be involved." In this case, Yan Cijing is innocent.

Yu Fangzhi explained patiently, and finally let go of his dreary heart, and said: "It's not the first time Master rescued him, the fire almost killed him that day, Mr. Yan must have something special that can make Master look at him differently .”

Excellence?Yu Fangzhi thought seriously, what is it about Yan Cijing that makes him treat him differently?

The number one scholar is so talented?There is no need to recite poems against him, it is useless and useless!That gentleness and humility?Yan Cijing had never smiled at him...Xiazi Yueyun?But he knows how to speak and doesn't like to judge people by their appearance.

Yu Fang knew that he was fascinated by his thoughts, Ruku did not figure out what his master was thinking by observing his words, but only said: "Since the master values ​​him, his subordinates will also pay more attention."

The language side does not understand: "Emphasis?"

Ruku replied earnestly: "The rescue of Yan Cijing from prison has always been done by the master alone." Isn't the implication taken seriously?

Yu Fang knew: "Saving Yan Cijing is indeed my personal thoughts and actions, and has nothing to do with you."

Ruku said firmly: "Since you have followed your master, you should work hard and bear no complaints, and obey your orders."

Ruku yelled loudly, calling all the brothers who were drinking at the back, knelt down, and promised to follow Ruku to the death.

Yu Fangzhi shouted: "What you eat is a cow, but what you give birth to is a donkey's temper. Get up and get wine, and have a bowl with me!"

Then everyone stood up and served wine.

There was a crisp sound of hitting the bowl, and the spilled wine soaked the lawn, a few drunken people forgot the rules and went to pull Yu to know, Yu Fangzhi deftly dodged, gave Ruku an order and left.

A brother asked where the master was going, Ruku answered truthfully, "They said they were going to pick up Master Yan."

When Yan Cijing was released from prison, he saw the Juniper brothers waiting by the side of the road.When the two saw him coming out, they rushed over to help him, Juniper choked up and called out, "My lord", Du Yan followed with his red and swollen walnut eyes.

Yan Cijing couldn't laugh or cry: "Aren't I fine? I'm fine."

Juniper ignored him and asked his younger brother to pull the carriage over, and helped Yan Cijing get on the sedan chair: "My lord, get in the car first, there is a soft cushion in the sedan chair, and it is more comfortable to lie on your stomach. Ayan, you always keep an eye on it. Tell me if you feel any discomfort, a doctor has been hired at home, go back quickly."

Yan Cijing was arranged clearly, without saying much, and accepted it peacefully, knowing that he was not here, and the two servants were not doing well.

Jun Jun rode forward, and said: "My lord, our Yan Mansion has been confiscated and we can't live anymore. Mr. Yu said that he will take you to live in his house. By the way, this carriage also belongs to Mr. Yu."

What a shabby house, Yan Cijing: "... Got it."

If Yu Fang didn't know, Yan Cijing might not be able to get out of the prison, and the matter would not be settled smoothly. Yan Cijing is still very grateful for not having to suffer so much flesh and blood.

"I'm afraid my lord doesn't know yet. Mr. Pei won the second place in the imperial examination, but he was supposed to go to the banquet tonight but he turned it down. Now he is waiting in the house. I want to thank you!"

Yan Cijing smiled: "He deserves it, thank me for what?"

Juniper didn't hear clearly, and seeing the familiar gate ahead, he said happily, "My lord, we're here!"

Du Yan hurriedly supported Yan Cijing, Yan Cijing was not used to being treated as a cripple, so he avoided it: "I'm fine, don't need to support me." In order to be more convincing, he even jumped off the plank.

The movement was too big and the wound on the back was pulled, Yan Cijing frowned in pain, half of the shoulder was sore and numb, and he couldn't move.

"My lord!" Juniper screamed, jumped off the carriage and rushed to help, someone was faster than him.

Yu Fang came out of nowhere, and held Yan Cijing firmly.

"Sir, be careful."

Yan Cijing nodded, grabbing one of his arms for strength, and slowly slowed down, looking up, Yu Fangzhi was smiling at him.

Those transparent pupils are extremely light, it has already entered summer, but it seems to contain boundless spring, infinite joy.

Yan Cijing forgot to enter the door, put his hands on his arms, stared at him for a while, and asked, "Have you been drinking?"

"Yes." Yu Fangzhi picked him up by the waist.

"My lord is released from prison, I am happy."

The author says:

live together hhhhhh