above the court,

The initial examination in the Palace of Preserving Harmony finally saved 21 people, and they participated in the real palace examination on the morning of the day. The emperor looked carefully at the origins and origins of several candidates according to the dossier presented by Lin Ziqing. The emperor thought Among the 21 candidates, it seems that there is a disciple of Lin Ziqing who summoned the prince next to him. After Wang Bao whispered a few words to him, the emperor intentionally or unintentionally turned his gaze away from the rare man in the palace who was neither humble nor overbearing. The elegantly standing scholar in Tsing Yi "has exactly the same temperament as him."

Birds of a feather flock together, and people form groups. He just wants to find a disciple who seems to have the same temperament as himself in the end, but he has a good eye.

The imperial examination of fate, the morning court was longer than usual today, the emperor looked at the several examination papers in his hand, and his eyes stopped on the article with unparalleled handwriting, he couldn't help sighing, this article is really well done OK.It's a pity, sometimes, for many people, fame is not something that can only be obtained by literary talents. If the Guzi Juzi is a few rounds older, maybe he can still choose him as a champion of the new department, just like the old Lin Ziqing, however, the current situation at that time was very different from today, Gu Xichao was really too young, so much younger made the officials at the bottom feel a little bit jealous. Back then, there was already a Lin Ziqing Well, with the lessons learned from the past, the group of officials below can't easily buy into his account now.

He can order a young man in his seventies and eighties to become the champion, and several officials in the imperial city can also win the champion, but Gu Xichao alone can't, even though Gu Xichao has already entered the forest Under General Qing Lin's sect, it can be regarded as having some support. However, Lin Ziqing just represents a new three-party force in the court. The young and humble scholar in those days has now become a well-known and well-known figure in the whole country. The minister of power in the court.

If the newborn power grows too strong, the old officials in the court will feel somewhat unhappy. Gu Xichao's appearance in the palace examination has entrusted Lin Ziqing's face, and because of Lin Ziqing's face, he It can't show too well.

The emperor casually filled the volume with red pens. It should not be too eye-catching, but too much pressure would also arouse suspicion. Therefore, after pondering for a while, he clicked on Tanhua, who was another handsome and handsome scholar. This Tanhualang is a good talk.

There has been a word in the court that General Lin, perhaps it should be called Lin's biggest achievement in participating in the political examination, is that he has found two students who are quite in his favor. Gu Xichao, the handsome and unparalleled Tanhualang, is even said by some people in Chang'an City that this Gu Xichao really deserves to be Master Lin's disciple, and even with his demeanor, only Lin Xianggong from back then can compare with him. Well, as for the second person, it was far beyond everyone's expectations. It was Shen Tan, a Jinshi who was hanged in the hall that day at the 21st place in the last list.

No. 21 in the first list, if it is considered by ordinary people, it is already extremely outstanding. However, compared to all the literary and elegant moves in the court, it is not enough. I don't know if Master Lin is fancy. No matter which part of this person was taken, he also accepted this person as a disciple.

According to the rumors, there seems to be something more interesting.When Shen Tan heard that he was going to be Lord Lin's disciple, his rather colorful face that day was really pretty, half of ecstasy, half of anxiety, and finally, at the apprentice banquet, Lord Lin casually made a point. He said: "The article written by the boy is still quite meaningful."

Shen Tan was delighted at first.

"It's just that this temperament really needs to be changed." Master Lin said casually, "I heard that the friend who met you in that natural residence that day, how is your acquaintance now?"

This remark made Shen Tan almost jump from his seat in shock for a moment, and then, Shen Tan's face turned red suddenly, so he could only hesitate and say rather nervously: "That day... that day is The student is reckless, please ask the teacher to punish him."

Speaking of which, Shen Tan originally thought that Lin Ziqing had already forgotten about the meeting in the natural residence. Otherwise, even if he wanted to break his head, he really couldn't figure out the intention of Master Lin to accept him as a student. , but unexpectedly, Mr. Lin remembered this matter a little more clearly than himself, and thought to himself, could it be that Mr. Lin remembered it in the middle of the meeting, or just settled the account after the fall, thinking so in his heart , but the expression on his face could not help but become a little bit bitter.

However, before Shen Tan came back to his senses, Lord Lin had already taken the cup of apprenticeship tea in Shen Tan's hand, and said leisurely: "Your vision is indeed good. The boss left me in the private room. That natural residence has the best view.”

Master Lin said unhurriedly: "It is said that Tiantianju has released a new product of osmanthus cake recently. I heard that it is good. When I go back to Tianranju next time, if I have time, I can take a few."

What Lin Ziqing said was originally just a polite sentence to ease the atmosphere.Lin Ziqing felt that she didn't care much about this matter. Although Shen Tan was somewhat dandy, even in the eyes of the day, his soft-spoken nature should be regarded as not bad. It's not surprising that he puts a little more thought into socializing with other students. Of course, he doesn't pay much attention to these somewhat out-of-the-ordinary tricks, but when he saw Shen Tan's article that day, he couldn't see it. There is a bit of a bright feeling, maybe there is a bit of talent missing in the writing, and at least he is extremely satisfied with the answer sheet that pinpoints the current problems.

Although Lin Ziqing seldom accepts a few disciples, Yu Xichao cherishes his talents and is willing to provide him with a chance to use all kinds of means at his disposal. As for Shen Tan, he really has some thoughts of promotion and training. He naturally despises the sour scholar, he picks and chooses, and finally settles on Shen Tan.

Others can only sigh Shen Tan's good luck, but they don't know that this student is also a good seed selected by himself after thousands of choices.

After Shen Tan listened, he stared dryly for a while before he stumbled and said, "Student... the student remembers it."

However, because of the polite words that I thought were the most polite, so that later, every morning, General Lin's house would send a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake packed from Tianranju for a whole day. Sent half a month.

Lin Ziqing: ...

Recently, Mu Ziyu often teased his disciples: "How does it feel to be a teacher for the first time? Is it still a habit?"

Lin Ziqing said, "Very good."

Mu Ziyu said again: "How do you say it?"

Lin Ziqing said slowly: "Teacher, do you want to taste the sweet-scented osmanthus cake sent by Tianranju?"

Mu Ziyu then said with a smile: "Since your disciple used it to honor his master, it's better for you to enjoy it yourself."

When we first met, Ben seemed to be a very shrewd person, but these days he jumped up and down around him, Lin Ziqing couldn't help but sighed, it was rare to accept two disciples, with one mind It is heavy and heavy, and as for the other one...it turns out to be a flea-like confused boy who often jumps up and down, and likes to cause trouble.

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Not long after the Spring Festival, the reputation of the top three in front of the palace has not yet completely passed.After becoming the top three, Gu Xichao was sent by the emperor to take up an idle position in the Imperial Academy, and he has been living in the Imperial Academy for the past few days, writing a few articles occasionally, so it is right to practice his pen, according to the imperial court's usual practice As far as the rules are concerned, candidates who are ranked in the front of the palace are usually sent to the prefectures and left the capital to contact political affairs for a few years before they are reused. Thinking about it, the plan this time must be the same. Time passed, and it was time to transfer.

In the afternoon of this day, the sky suddenly changed. It was originally a very clear sky, but after noon, dark clouds began to accumulate, followed by a pattering, annoying drizzle.

A brocade-clothed gentleman from Yihong Tower glanced up at the street, and at a glance, he saw a Tsing-clothed scholar walking slowly in the rain. The Tsing-clothed scholar seemed to have sensed the man's gaze, and it was precisely that one. The moment he raised his head, the brocade-clothed gentleman could really see how handsome and handsome the scholar in Tsing Yi was, he was indeed a handsome and handsome young scholar.

however……

The young man in brocade clothes, who was obviously drunk, lazily leaned against the railing of the Yihong Building, his body softened, his eyes squinted and he couldn't help but look towards the street again, the clothes beside him were already half faded The dancing girl who had not faded wanted to help the young man in brocade clothes into the house, but the young man in brocade clothes suddenly asked, "That person downstairs... hiccup... do you know who it is?" An unbearable burp.

The dancer casually glanced downstairs, "My lord, I'm General Lin's protégé, and it's Gu Xichao, the elegant Tanhualang this year."

That Young Master in Jinyi is also a candidate for this year's Chunwei, and his entry into the second list seems to be the merits of his ancestors in the eyes of ordinary people. However, for this official son who has always been a bit arrogant about his talents, he is absolutely unacceptable. of.A few days ago, the young master began to drink wine in this Yihong building. He lived in a silk tent and held warm and fragrant nephrite in his arms. When the young master was a little drunk, he often murmured He said, "Fu Zhongcheng, the most important official in the court, is my uncle." The girls in the building usually only think of this person and talk nonsense, and nonsense is nonsense. Simply as long as this person pays the money, the guest must recognize herself. It's the gods in the sky, and they have no choice but to agree.

The young man in brocade clothes pointed at the scholar in green clothes downstairs, and couldn't help but unsteady steps, "I'm looking at... hiccup... looking at him, why does he look familiar?"

"Like, like...the top card in your Yihong Building in Chang'an City ten years ago... hiccup, Gu Pan'er?"

20 years ago, Gu Pan'er, a well-known courtesan who attracted many high-ranking officials in Chang'an City to spend a lot of money, may be because Gu Pan'er's reputation is too great. He actually pointed out Gu Pan'er's name clearly and clearly.

——Gu Paner?

A thought almost flashed through the dancer's mind.It would be fine if the young man in brocade clothes didn't say anything, but once it was broken, she did see the face of Tanhua Lang sitting astride the horse that day upstairs, handsome, elegant, elegant... the eyebrows, Those facial features, reminiscent of the appearance of Gu Pan'er, the top famous prostitute in Yihonglou, which was popular in Chang'an City 20 years ago, turned out to be [-]% or [-]% similar.

Thinking of this, the dancer's heart couldn't help jumping up, and suddenly felt a chill that seemed to spread from the tailbone to the top of the head.

Gu Pan'er, Gu Pan'er... At that age, the dancer girl suddenly thought of something again. Didn't Gu Pan'er 20 years ago just follow a young child who was only three or four years old, Gu Pan'er's son, a Look at the pink and jade-carved boy, by the way, Gu Pan'er usually calls her son by what name...

—… Xi Chao.

—… Cherish the dynasty, cherish the dynasty.

Gu Xichao!

Once the thought was cleared, the dancer girl had already ignored the young master in brocade at this moment, and a severe chill could not help but appear all over her body at this moment.

If it's really Gu Pan'er's son... if it's really Gu Xichao... if...

The son of a prostitute is of low status, a lower class citizen, and will not enter the imperial examination for life.

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