Tanhualang

Compared with four or five years ago, Shen Jing didn't seem to have changed much.

But Mu Junhuai has changed a lot.

Mu Junhuai four or five years ago was only about [-] years old. He was tall and tall, with a handsome description, a chic demeanor, and he could write poems and songs at his fingertips.During the conversation, at first glance, it seems meticulous and thoughtful, but in fact, occasionally there will be some informal and rash actions.

Shen Jing vaguely remembered that the second or third time they met was outside the courtyard of the Jianchun Opera Troupe, and Mu Junhuai came to ask him out for an outing.On the way out of the city, Mu Junhuai wanted to buy mulberries on the side of the road to eat, but in the end he bought it with great difficulty, but he was all over Shen Jing and stained his nice silk shirt.

It was a good outing, but in the end, Mu Junhuai dragged Shen Jing to a tailor shop to buy clothes to compensate him.

Compared with that time, Mu Junhuai now seems to be thinner and calmer.Turning around to see Shen Jing coming out, she took a step forward, although her eyes fluttered, her tone was calm: "... Miao An."

After a pause, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "...Long time no see."

Shen Jing also wanted to smile back, but couldn't. Looking at the rain that was getting heavier outside the umbrella, she hesitated for a moment, then turned sideways and said, "It's been a long time....Come in and have a seat."

Invite Mu Junhuai into the study, and Xiaomeng brings hot tea.The two sat facing each other, and Shen Jing didn't know how to speak, so he drank tea slowly.

Mu Junhuai was also silent all the time. He drank half a cup of tea slowly before asking, "I heard that you are working in Prince Yu's mansion now?"

Shen Jing put down the tea bowl: "It's been a year."

"When did you come to the capital?"

"It's been more than a year and a half." Shen Jing smiled, "When I first came here, I was a distant relative who went to Uncle Jianchun. I asked him for help, and I settled down in a yard in the suburbs of Beijing, selling wine for him and saying hello. A passing drinker, doing some chores. Unexpectedly, by chance, I accidentally hit him and entered the palace."

Mu Junhuai said with emotion: "If you have a talent, you won't lose it wherever you go."

"Follow the situation, just eat." Shen Jing smiled: "How about you, how have you been these few years?"

"It's okay." Mu Junhuai smiled, "I stayed in the Imperial Academy for two years, and went to the Ministry of Officials in the middle of last year, and then I was sent to the officials of Chakao Prefecture and County in Sichuan. I just returned to the capital more than half a month ago. debriefing."

After a pause, he smiled wryly: "...I just didn't expect you to be in the capital for the past two years. I haven't met you in the same year in the capital."

Shen Jing smiled: "In such a big capital, how can you say that you will meet when you meet it?"

When he came to the capital, he knew that Mu Junhuai was in the capital.At that time, he was covered with scars and full of resentment. When he tossed and turned in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep, he couldn't help imagining the situation of seeing Mu Junhuai again, how he would scold him for his indifference and cowardice, how Sneering and sarcastic, calling him bloody.

I have thought about the scene so many times before, but I never thought that now that I really meet, he can greet each other so calmly, chatting with each other without pain or itching, like an old friend who has not seen for many years.

Thinking about it, three or four years have passed in the blink of an eye.Those hatreds and resentments in the past seem to have disappeared with the passage of time.

Today's tranquility even somewhat understands Mu Junhuai back then.

Secular stereotypes are not just clichés written on paper; no matter how stubborn a person is, sometimes it is difficult to compete with them.

Even if he really persisted, he would probably pay a heavy price.Living in this world, birth, old age, sickness and death are already difficult enough, why bother to ask for trouble for such dispensable things?How to go with the flow and live this life peacefully and peacefully?

Thinking about it this way, what can Mu Junhuai blame for what he did back then?

No wonder others are so indifferent, but I can only blame myself back then, who was too stupid and idiotic; I knew there was a wall there, but I still foolishly bumped into it.

Now, after the pain and suffering, I finally understand.

I know that we meet again in another land, but there is a bumpy road in the middle, and there is more plainness than joy.The two drank half a bowl of hot tea each, and were speechless for a while.Mu Junhuai turned his head and glanced at the scrolls on the desk, and asked Shen Jing, "Are you planning to take the exam?"

Shen Jing filled up the tea for him, and smiled: "I have this plan. But I have left it for many years, and my hands are very unfamiliar, so I am afraid that it will become a joke when I enter the stage."

Mu Junhuai smiled and shook his head: "What's the problem with you? Back then, your articles were much better than mine. If I could hit them, you must be no problem."

Shen Jing smiled: "Then I will lend you a good word."

At this point, there is nothing to say.Mu Junhuai put down the tea bowl and stood up: "You are busy. I won't bother you any more."

Shen Jing didn't hold back, and took an umbrella to send him out personally.

When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Mu Junhuai turned his head and said, "It's raining heavily, you should stay, you don't have to come out."

Shen Jing nodded: "Then I won't send it away."

Mu Junhuai opened the umbrella, walked out under the eaves, took two steps in the rain, but turned his head again, looking up at Shen Jing: "... Miao An."

After meeting, the look of regret that had been churning in his eyes for a long time finally surfaced at this moment: "I know it's useless to say it now, and it's too late. It's wrong to say it, but it's even worse not to say it. Back then I'm sorry..."

There was a moment of movement in Shen Jing's heart.

The pain in Mu Junhuai's eyes at this time is not fake, it can be seen that he also gave his heart back then.

However, it is only a moment.

Shen Jing raised the corner of her mouth and smiled: "It's all in the past, so don't mention it again. I have already forgotten it, and you don't have to worry about it anymore."

Mu Junhuai looked at him, hesitated to speak, and finally said "yes" and walked away holding an umbrella.

From the next day, Shen Jing asked Xiaoyou to ask Zhao Heng for leave, and since then she put aside the troubles and concentrated on studying at home behind closed doors.

Zhao Heng probably also saw that he had made up his mind, so he didn't say anything, but asked Xiao You to send some pens, ink, paper, inkstone and books.

Ten days passed in a blink of an eye.

The weather is gradually clearing up and spring is in full swing.Xi Wei personally came to deliver the post this day, saying that he would invite Shen Jing to go outing in the countryside.Shen Jing couldn't refuse, but after asking where he was going and who he was visiting, he agreed.

As expected, there were only Xi Wei and Sun Ping.

The three of them rode horses around Xishan, drank and chatted at a wild place, and returned to the city after lunch.

On the way, I also met the wine yard where Shen Jing lived temporarily. Shen Jing pointed it out to the two of them, and said with emotion: "Before I entered the palace last year, I was still selling wine and cutting meat there. Now I don't know who is the one."

Xi Wei said: "I knew we should come here to drink."

Sun Ping said with a smile: "When you are named on the gold list, I am afraid that this place will be trampled by people who come to borrow light. In another ten or eight years, this place may become a scenic spot. Everyone knows that the old man Shen Ge in the court was here sell wine."

Shen Jing heard the words and said with a smile: "I would like to borrow your good words."

As dusk approached, Shen Jing returned home.Seeing a carriage parked at the door, Xiao You greeted him when he entered the door, and said with a smile: "A guest is here, why don't you hurry up and serve tea?"

Shen Jing thought Xiaoyou was the only one, but when she entered the door, she found Zhao Heng was there, and she couldn't help being taken aback.

That day he declined Zhao Heng politely, thinking that Zhao Heng must be annoyed, and would not come to the door anymore, but he did not expect Zhao Heng to be so... "persevering".

He went forward to salute, and made tea himself: "Your Highness has been waiting for a long time."

"It's just arrived." Zhao Heng held the tea, still in the original dignified manner, and slowly sipped the tea, "Someone sent a few books. It's useless to be lonely, just passing by, so I'll bring them for you."

Shen Jing thanked him, but Xiao You smiled and asked beside him: "Who did you go out with today? Where did you go? You didn't even say we were together."

Shen Jing smiled and said: "Xi Weiyue, and Mr. Sun. But let's walk around."

Before he finished speaking, he saw Xiao Meng come in, leaned in front of Shen Jing, and whispered: "Sir, there is another guest."

Before Shen Jing replied, Xiao You smiled and said, "You're quite busy here. Who is it?"

Xiao Meng looked at Shen Jing: "...it's Mr. Mu."

Shen Jing hesitated for a while, patted Xiao Meng and said, "Just say it's not convenient to see guests today. Ask him to come back."

Xiao Meng responded, but before he went out, Zhao Heng put down the tea bowl, and said in a warm voice: "The visitor is a guest, please come in. I have something else to do, so I'm leaving now, so I won't delay your reception."

Then he stood up.

Xiao Meng stopped, looked at Zhao Heng, and then at Shen Jing.

Zhao Heng did not hesitate, and led Xiao You all the way out of the yard.

Shen Jing followed closely, and when he arrived at the door, he saw Mu Junhuai waiting at the door.Mu Junhuai saw Shen Jing first, and called out "Miao An".

Hearing this call, Zhao Heng paused, and looked back at Shen Jing.

At this time, Mu Junhuai recognized Zhao Heng beside Shen Jing, and was surprised for a moment, then stepped forward to salute: "I have seen His Royal Highness King Yu."

Zhao Heng nodded slightly, then looked back at Shen Jing: "Who is this?"

Shen Jing hesitated for a while, and said, "It's my fellow countryman, Mu Junhuai."

"Oh." Zhao Heng nodded, and looked at Mu Junhuai thoughtfully for a moment, "Young Master Mu looks familiar. Where are you now?"

Mu Junhuai saluted neither humble nor overbearing: "Return to Your Highness, I am now in the Ji Xun Division of the Ministry of Officials."

"Oh. Nice to meet you." Zhao Heng glanced at him again, smiled, and then walked out, "I still have something to do today, so I won't say much. I will ask Mr. Mu for advice another day."

Shen Jing and Mu Junhuai stood at the door of Yu Xi Dujia, watched Zhao Heng go out of the alley, and got into the carriage.

It was only later that Mu Junhuai was invited into the study.

The two sat down, but Shen Jing didn't understand Mu Junhuai's intention.

When they met that day, it was regarded as an end to the past, Shen Jing made a plan that the two would never see each other again.Now that Mu Junhuai came again, he was somewhat confused about what this meant.

Mu Junhuai seemed to understand his thoughts, and stood up immediately: "I have nothing else to do. I tidied up the study two days ago and found these old books. I happened to be passing by today, so I'll bring them here for you."

Shen Jing glanced at the books on the desk, and thanked politely: "Thank you. Then I will be disrespectful."

Seeing that he had accepted it, Mu Junhuai breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately got up: "I still have something to do, so I won't bother you any more."

Shen Jing escorted him to the door.

There was a carriage waiting at the entrance of the alley. Mu Junhuai turned his head and said goodbye to Shen Jing. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "I have a fellow with a good relationship. He is now in the Imperial College and has a lot of insight into articles. If Miao An agrees, change You can ask him to come out and meet with you.”

Shen Jing smiled and declined, "Thank you for your kindness. But it's imminent, and I haven't read the book thoroughly, so I'd better concentrate on reading first."

Mu Junhuai nodded when he heard the words: "...that's fine. Then I'll go first. If there are any books you need, I'll bring them to you later."

Just as he was about to turn around, Shen Jing stopped him: "Mr. Mu, please stay."

Shen Jing cupped her hands to him, and said apologetically, "Thank you for your kindness. However, I really don't have enough energy to study and sleep at night these days. I'm afraid I can't entertain guests for the time being. Please forgive me, Mr. Mu."

Mu Junhuai looked at Shen Jing, and was stunned for a moment before realizing the meaning of these words: "...I see."

He lowered his eyes, with a bit of embarrassment in his wry smile: "I didn't think carefully... I bothered you. Then I... leave."

After speaking, he turned around and left in a hurry.