After seeing off the guests, Li Weijian, the son of Li Mu, came out of the house. He said to his father, "This student of my father doesn't seem to be stable, and the other student seems to be calmer."

Li Mu was slightly surprised: "Do you think Xue Ji is more stable than Shen Jizong?"

Li Weijian nodded: "Son, to be honest, Shen Jizong is more like Lu Hanlin, quick-witted, sweet-talking, and opportunistic."

Li Weijian didn't quite understand how his father, who was so cautious, would take in such a jumping-off student as Shen Ji.

The reason why Li Weijian said this is not aimless, because Lu Duoxun has always been opportunistic. Before he was promoted to a scholar of the Imperial Academy, he worked as a historian. First, the compilation work of the History Museum is mainly to compile the monthly calendar. This task is not something that just anyone can do. Only talents with quick diction, extensive knowledge and memorization, and knowledge of astronomy and geography can be competent.

Because he works in the Museum of History, he has access to the collection of books in the Museum of History. For this reason, every time Boss Zhao came to read books in the Museum of History, he asked someone to quietly write down what book Boss Zhao was reading. Afterwards, he memorized the book and waited for Boss Zhao to ask When he asks a question, he can answer it quickly, so he is quite trusted by Boss Zhao. ①

In Li Weijian's eyes, this kind of behavior is opportunistic, just like participating in the imperial examination. He knew the questions in advance and finally won the first place. No one would think that this is his real talent.

Li Mu smiled and said: "You can't tell the truth by looking at people. If you think Xue Ji is calm, it's because he's not focused on studying, so when I taught him, he listened openly, but didn't hear it." Take it to heart. You think Jizong is out of impetuosity, but in fact he has a clear goal for his study plan and direction. You never imagined that half a year ago, he was just a dude who couldn't even recite "The Analects of Confucius". Now you can discuss righteousness with me, and soon, he will catch up with you."

Only then did Li Weijian put away her contempt for Shen Ji and became cautious.

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Shen Ji didn't get along much with her teacher's son, and she didn't have a deep impression of him, so she naturally didn't know his attitude towards her.

Because the provincial examination will be held in February, the intellectuals including Li Mu, Hu Meng, Lu Duoxun, Li Fang, etc. are a little busy, because Boss Zhao has not yet selected the examiner who will be in charge of the tribute examination.

Among these few people, Hu Meng and Lu Duoxun have been "Quanzhi Gongju" many times, that is, acting as invigilators for the tribute exams. They were also the best candidates for this year's "Quanzhi Gongju".However, as Li Mu and Li Fang gradually gained the attention of Boss Zhao, all this became unknown.

The specific time of the provincial examination is not fixed. Officials from the Ministry of Rites need to write a letter to ask Boss Zhao. If Boss Zhao thinks the national conditions are suitable, he will choose a time to start the exam. .

Obviously nothing will delay the tribute examination this year, so Boss Zhao set the time of the provincial examination after his birthday.

The time for the provincial examination has been set, so who is more appropriate to decide the tribute examination?After careful consideration, Boss Zhao decided to let Li Fang come to Quanzhi Gongju.

Speaking of Li Fang, he can be regarded as a veteran minister who has gone through many dynasties.In his early years, he used his father's shadow to make up for the official position, and later he became a Jinshi and formally entered the official career.After experiencing the Han and Zhou dynasties, after Mr. Zhao established the Great Song Dynasty, he became a courtier of the Great Song Dynasty.

However, he worked under Zhao Boss, and his official career was not smooth. He once served as Zhao Boss's secretary and consultant,—a member of Zhongshu Sheren,—and was demoted; two years later, he was finally recalled to Beijing by the court. He was falsely accused, so he was transferred to a desolate border town.

Three years later, he had the opportunity to be transferred to the prosperous Central Plains, but he was not happy, saying that he loved staying in the border town!

His personality attracted (?) Zhao Ping, and two years later, on Zhao Ping's recommendation, Boss Zhao transferred him back to Beijing and resumed his post as Zhongshusheren.

Zhongshusheren is an official of the fifth grade, and Li Fang also has a part-time job—Zhi Xueyuan, and his job is still as a secretary for Boss Zhao. Hanlin Bachelor.

For example, this happened last year:

During the Double Ninth Festival, Mr. Zhao held a banquet in the palace, and all the officials of the Beijing Dynasty in Beijing went to the palace for the banquet.Boss Zhao found out that Li Fang was seated under Lu Duoxun, so he asked Zhao Ping, the head of the officials, the reason, and the latter said, "Lu Duoxun is a bachelor, and Li Fang is just a straight scholar."②

It can be seen that in the officialdom, it is not only the official rank that determines the status, but also the seniority.

Therefore, Boss Zhao promoted Li Fang and made him a Hanlin Bachelor.In this way, his status is higher than that of Lu Duoxun and Hu Meng.

As for why Li Fang's status is higher than that of the same Hanlin bachelor, it is naturally because he has the official rank of "Zhongshu Sheren", and the issues of official, position, and dispatch are complicated, so I won't mention them here for the time being.

As mentioned earlier, Li Fang also participated in the revision of the book of rites, so after he was assigned by Boss Zhao to be in charge of the tribute, the work of revising the book of rites could only be assigned to others for the time being.

Lu Duoxun had no choice but to drag Li Mu over to help, so the latter had much less time to teach Shen Ji.

Although Shen Ji's class time and homework were reduced, she did not slack off because of this. ——In the past year, she has developed the habit of reading and reciting several pages every day, practicing calligraphy, learning poetry, and reading a few stories in historical biography. Li Mu has no time to teach her, so she asks Li Mu Yunyao guides.

After finishing homework, she went to Dou's house with Li Yunyao to borrow books, arrested Li Jianzhong and went to Cao Can's house to learn riding and archery with Li Yunyao.

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February [-], the Changchun Festival.

This day is Boss Zhao's birthday, and its importance is second only to New Year's Day, Cold Food and Winter Solstice.Beijing court officials will have a holiday (not going to court) for three days and a day off (not working) for one day.

On February [-]th, Shen Yilu, as the de facto chief of the Privy Council, had to take the military attaches above Chongban and above to the Xiangguo Temple to worship Buddha and worship the gods; Civil officials went to Xiangguo Temple to participate in the feast. ③

After the end, the royal relatives, civil and military officials, wives at home and abroad, and noble children entered the palace together to celebrate the birthday.

As usual, Shen Ji got up, washed and dressed, preparing to enter the palace with Shen Yilu and Yan Shu to celebrate her birthday. What was different from the past was that there was one more person accompanying her now——Li Yunyao.

Li Yunyao had hardly participated in palace banquets before, so he was a little confused about the choice of clothing.

"This one looks good. With it as a foil, you will definitely be able to outshine everyone else. Just this one!" Shen Ji pointed to a bright red skirt with butterfly patterns.

"This is to celebrate the birthday of the official family, not to compete for beauty." Li Yunyao didn't think about this color at all. She hesitated whether to wear a plain crescent white or a low-key and ordinary tan.

"You also know that you are going to celebrate the birthday of the official family, so you shouldn't wear white. And this brown skirt, too old-fashioned, my mother doesn't even wear it, you are so young, you look old in it!" Shen Ji found her a light blue jacket with a blue patterned skirt, and then pointed to the blue regular clothes on her arm, "Elegant and low-key, dignified and bright, and it just matches my official uniform, so it matches like this." how?"

Li Yunyao glanced at her, and finally acquiesced in her choice.

Clothes are chosen, along with accessories.

Whether it is clothes or accessories, there are corresponding etiquette restrictions, so not all jewelry can be worn on the head.Fortunately, Li Yunyao didn't like to put expensive accessories all over her bun, so she only picked out a gold hairpin, and added a little silver jewelry to embellish it, and she was dressed up.

Shen Ji just came out after changing into her regular clothes, and Li Yunyao saw an inexplicably familiar red object hanging on her chest, and asked, "What is this?"

Speaking of which, due to the prophecy of the eminent monk, Shen Ji would wear some jade and gold ornaments to ward off evil spirits and bring blessings since she was a child. Li Yunyao remembered that she was wearing a jade pendant before, why did she change it to a red cloth now?

Shen Ji followed her gaze and looked down, then naturally took off the things on her chest, and said, "Isn't this the peace talisman you asked for? Mammy sewed it up with red cloth, so it is easy to wear and saves you from sleeping on weekdays." Crushed."

Li Yunyao: "..."

Unexpectedly, the amulet she wrote casually would be regarded as a real amulet by Shen Ji!

She is ashamed, she is guilty!

"Why did you wear it?" Li Yunyao's mood was very complicated, and his tone was also very subtle, "Didn't you hate me at the time? I thought you would throw it away."

On the contrary, Shen Ji didn't quite understand why she looked so unbelievable: "Why did you throw it away? Since it's a talisman that someone sincerely asked for for me, I have to wear it no matter what, so that I don't feel like I've let others down. Ah! Although this 'other' is you, but if it were Xue Ji, I would do the same."

Hearing what she said, Li Yunyao became a little upset again: "Do you have to wear the amulets that everyone gives you? Can you wear all the amulets that a hundred people give you?"

Shen Ji said: "But apart from you, no one else will give me an amulet!"

Li Yunyao choked, remembering that Shen Ji's "talisman" was fake, and felt guilty again: Why is Shen Ji so stupid, taking this fake talisman as real?What if something happens to her after wearing the fake talisman for a long time?Or go ask her for a real talisman some other day!

"I've already felt your sincerity, you'd better change back the jade pendant from before!"

Shen Ji saw some clues, and looked down at the amulet: "There should be no problem with this amulet, right? Otherwise, why do you react like this?"

Li Yunyao could imagine how angry Shen Ji would be when he found out that it was a fake amulet, so she changed the subject: "Didn't Lu Nianchuan give you an amulet?"

When Lu Nianchuan was mentioned, the atmosphere froze a little.

After a while, Shen Ji said: "There is no amulet, but every year around the Dragon Boat Festival, as long as I go to her place, she will weave a 'baisuo' for me and tie it on my wrist."

Baisuo, also known as "Longevity Thread", is an auspicious ornament worn during the Dragon Boat Festival.Generally, silk ropes of five colors representing the five elements are woven into various shapes, some are rope-shaped, tied on the wrists, ankles and arms, and some are knot-shaped, tied around the waist or neck.

When Li Yunyao wondered if he shouldn't mention Lu Nianchuan, Nanny Liu came over: "Young Lord, Mrs. Yun, Madam asked me to ask if you are ready? It's time to go out."

"We're ready!" Shen Ji recovered from the memory, grabbed Li Yunyao's hand, and hurried out the door with her.

The author says:

Li Yunyao: My little fool.

Shen Xiaoji:? ? ?

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Notes: ① From "Song History Biography 23 Ludoxun Biography"

②From "Song History Biography 24 Li Fang Biography"

③From "Tokyo Menghualu"

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感谢在2022-02-1416:40:17~2022-02-1502:57:45期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

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