sick white moonlight

On the day of the winter solstice, He An was in the temple, wearing new clothes from the palace, a round-neck white robe made of fine kapok, which is simple in style, but light and comfortable, and can resist the cold wind.

It's cold in winter, and the sun is warm, which is really kind of warm.

He stood in front of the plum tree in the corner of the courtyard wall. The dark plum branches were covered with flower bones a few days ago. Today, the flower buds on the branches have already bloomed, and the petals are like white snow. Only the bottom of the flower That touch of light rose red, pink and fresh, with clusters of flowers, all over the branches, extremely elegant.

He An stared deeply and sank into the plum blossom with all his heart and mind.

He thought a few days ago, when he was painting plum blossoms with Shen Fei and Xiao Lingyin, Shen Fei said that although the plum blossoms he painted were detailed, they lacked a bit of charm.

He wondered what was missing.

Mei Gaojie and Ao Shuangxue, perhaps lacked a bit of aloofness, or were too refined and lost a bit of agility.

A cry from behind pulled him back to reality.

"Big Brother!" The girly voice was crisp and clear, but there was also a bit of nostalgia in it.

He An turned around and looked, and saw the white wall Zhuwa in front of the Moon Cave Gate, a little lady with a double-ring bun and a blue skirt, looking at him with a smile on her face, followed by two maids.

That was the third younger sister of the original body, Chu Ying.

"Why are you here today?" He An let her into the room, asked the guards to bring a hand stove to warm her hands, and then poured hot tea for her himself.

Chu Ying took the hand stove, warmed her hands, and said.

"I came to see you, brother. Daddy specially asked me to come here. I was very boring in the palace. I finally got Daddy's permission and I can finally leave the palace."

He An asked again: "Have you ever eaten? My brother still has some fresh red bean porridge."

Chu Ying glanced at He An across the way, feeling a little embarrassed, and replied, "I ate a lot of pastries on the way here, and my stomach is still full."

"That's not a lot of walking, to digest food."

"Walking and walking, there are really many roads from the front of the temple to where you live, brother." Chu Ying laughed and said, "But my feet are sore from walking."

"Then sit down and have a rest," He An said with a smile.

"Brother, this Buddhist temple is really quiet. All the way I came here, the cars and horses in the capital are all beautiful and fresh, and the traffic is like a cloud. I saw many people inviting them to go nearby to offer incense. How come there are so few people in Dajue Temple. Could it be that this place is too far away from the capital, and it took me a long time to come all the way." Chu Ying said again.

"That's true." He An laughed, "This place is too far from the capital, and ordinary people go to Yuntai Temple, which is closer to the southern suburbs, where incense is more prosperous."

"Big brother, aren't you lonely? I'm in the palace, I'll go to listen to lectures, and sometimes I'll watch the polo match in Kyoto, but I always feel bored and bored, but you stay in this Buddhist temple and can't leave... ..." Chu Ying sighed.

"It's okay for me to climb mountains, read books, and recite Buddhist scriptures occasionally." He An replied, taking a sip of his tea.

"By the way, Daddy is going to the southern suburbs to sacrifice to heaven today, and he stayed in the Taimiao a few days ago." Chu Ying said in a low voice.

"It's true, the winter solstice is a sacrifice to the sky every year."

"Big brother..." Chu Ying sighed and shouted again.

"What's wrong?" He An asked.

"A few days ago, Dad was furious in the palace." Speaking of this, Chu Ying's voice became even softer, with a bit of anxiety and caution.

"It is said that there is another minister in the court asking for a crown prince." Chu Ying looked at the person sitting opposite her quietly, as if waiting for his reply.

He An closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them immediately, reached for the teapot, and refilled himself with a cup of scalding hot tea.

"Ying'er, don't worry about this matter, and don't think too much about it." He An slowly took a sip of tea and instructed softly.

After hearing this, Chu Ying felt disappointed.

Although he knew that the person in front of him would be crowned prince in the future, but the gossip he heard now, the private discussions of court ladies and eunuchs all said that His Majesty disliked the eldest prince, and it was absolutely impossible for him to be crowned crown prince.

After listening too much, Chu Ying became a little bored.

She glanced at this man again, her delicate eyebrows were gentle and flat, she could not see any emotion, her eyes were clear, her face was fair and flawless, the plain clothes and white robes, without any modification, made her appearance even more handsome Wushuang, with a gentle and unrestrained expression.

With the light outside the room, this man was even more radiant.

As Chu Ying looked at it, she couldn't help but think of a male star she had a crush on.

That male star is also fair and clean, although not as handsome as the one in front of him, but he has a rare sense of freshness, wearing a white shirt, acting in a school drama, riding a bicycle, and leading the heroine behind the car seat.

With a slight smile, it aroused the thoughts of countless little girls.

How popular that TV series is, the students are discussing it.

Even she herself stayed up all night chasing after him.

However, now I have even forgotten a lot of the face of the actor I once liked, and I don't remember that face.

Today, when she occasionally thinks of the past, she just feels absurd, doesn't know where she is, and doesn't know what home is.

The only thing I know is that I should never go back.

"You need to take care of yourself."

He An raised his head and glanced at the little lady who was facing her with a slight frown, and after thinking about it, he opened his mouth and said, "I'm afraid Daddy will choose a son-in-law for you and Second Sister next year."

"Oh." Chu Ying responded with some distaste.

This matter, some time ago, the Empress Empress instructed her.

Let her cultivate her virtue more and play less jokes.

"Brother, tell me, why do women want to get married so early?"

Chu Ying lowered her head, and said with some annoyance: "I don't want to get married..."

"How can you think about it?" He An sighed, "There are many things in this world that you can't choose."

Chu Ying lowered her head further, and did not speak for a long time.

"Little girl, don't be afraid." He An said as he helped her forehead.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. Women in this world are like this. Besides, you are Daddy's daughter. Daddy will find a good husband and son-in-law for you."

The two continued to chat for a long time, and He An finally made Chu Ying happy again.

Before leaving, He An sent her out of the temple.

On the way, Chu Ying followed him and whispered beside him, "Big brother, you are so kind."

He An only told her to be careful on the road, and prepared some food for her to fill her stomach.

Before pulling down the curtain of the carriage, Chu Ying smiled and said, "Big brother, I'll see you next time."

He An only smiled and said nothing.

After the winter, the spring breeze brings warmth, the winter jasmine and snow plum blossoms in the mountains are in full bloom among the quiet and cold trees, red, yellow and pink, surrounded by clusters, looking from a distance, among the dark green, Those little flowers are very beautiful.

The warm sun is melting, the white snow is melting, and the clouds are steaming, just like the fairy palace in the sky.

On that day, the two of them climbed the mountain and looked at each other. They laughed and talked about the vicissitudes of the previous dynasty, and they also talked about the beauty of the present.

Xiao Lingyin said again: "Mr. Mingzhang, if I fail the ranking in another day, I'm afraid I'll be nagging you for a long time."

He An didn't turn around after hearing this, just looked at the mountain, slowly closed his eyes, felt the wind blowing in the forest, smelled the green grass and trees, and listened to the soft chirping of birds among the branches, There was a creaking rustle, and the sound of breathing became more and more gentle, calm and calm.

After a while, He An chuckled and said, "It seems that you are not even half sure about what you said."

He felt that this person's current worries were just superfluous, even if this person was young and vigorous, or made a sudden mistake, but there was another person in him who was scheming and calculating, and he must be ready for everything. It is even more mastery, becoming a generation of masters.

Such a person, not to mention being hand-picked as the top three in the palace examination.

If there is no accident, there will be no problem in granting a Jinshi background.

At that time, the Imperial Examination for Scholars still attached great importance to fairness. Not only did the examination procedures have strict requirements, but the appointment of examiners was also extremely strict.

The imperial court often sent two or three people as examiners to check each other to prevent cheating.

Moreover, most of the examiners are changed every few years, and officials are strictly prohibited and directly controlled.

If you are good at learning, you will be an official. If you have excellent test scores, you will naturally be selected by officials who value talent and learning.

"I'm just thinking, if you fail the exam and return, you won't be admitted..." Xiao Lingyin turned her head and looked at the gentle silhouette of the person beside her, and said slowly: "But it should be a great beauty to be able to travel the world with you. thing."

After speaking, he sighed lightly and smiled.

"Travel around the states, live in a hut, grow flowers and grass, play with calligraphy and painting in your free time. Maybe you can also be like a foolish teacher. When your knowledge gradually deepens and your reputation gradually increases, you will be able to teach in an academy Lectures, enlightenment for young orphans, lectures on Confucian classics for students, it must be... If you can travel with you, see the famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, and see the famous peaks in the north..."

Xiao Lingyin didn't say anything more about the next words.

He looked at the mountain peak and sighed silently in his heart.

He An didn't respond, this person must still not know his identity as the prince.

Unlike the other person, what he thinks is very profound.

Moreover, he knew his identity clearly, so that other person would never tell him.

Sometimes, He An wonders if the old one has already made arrangements for his future, and his words are all close to reality. When talking about court disputes, local customs and accidents, he is proficient in his analysis and discussion. Be practical, not empty talk.

In the end, Xiao Lingyin turned to smile, and the smile was far-fetched.

"This must be a foolish delusion."

After hearing this, He An still looked at the mountain scenery, did not turn around to look at the face of the person beside him, but slowly returned to hold the hand between the person's legs with his left hand.

The slightly hot skin touched lightly, and slowly hooked his palm.

After Xiao Lingyin noticed it, his heart skipped a beat, he turned his head to look to the right, and saw the smile on the man's lips.

Smiling suddenly, he clenched his palms a little tighter, and closed the man's hand in his palms.

He held it so tightly that He An couldn't help but groaned in pain, then quickly pulled his hand back and hit his arm.

Then seeing him laughing so stupidly, he felt furious, and scolded him a few more "idiots", then turned around and walked down the mountain, ignoring him.

Xiao Lingyin quickly chased after him, and hugged him from behind, not letting him go any further.

"Mingzhang..." Xiao Lingyin shouted behind him.

He An didn't speak, and struggled for a while, but the man behind him was so strong that he couldn't break free.

He was so angry that he cursed bitterly: "Could it be that you have taken some kind of Taoist's elixir to gain such strength..."

The person behind him smiled, still hugged him tightly, and whispered slowly next to his ear: "Yu only wishes that the king lives up to the name of the king, so that this life will be peaceful and harmonious."

He An was stunned and stopped talking.

He squinted his eyes and looked at the distant sky, the light blue, the clouds were deep and uneven, and cumulus clouds covered most of the sky.

"How do you know what my name means?" He An said slowly.

Even I myself don't know why and why I got this name.

"I think that's what it means. I wish you eternal life and peace." Xiao Lingyin only said so.

"A person like you, when seen by ordinary people, should be as I think. I hope you are well."

The people behind were getting tighter and tighter, and He An slowly put his hand on the hand wrapped around his waist.

The scenery was just right, the breeze was blowing slightly, the clouds gradually faded away, and a slant of the setting sun exposed on the edge of the sky shone on the two of them, shallow and dazzling.

Xiao Lingyin let go of the hand around the man's waist and covered the man's eyes.

"The sky is dazzling." Xiao Lingyin said softly.

"There's no need to cover it up, let me see the light." He An sighed softly.

The winter is over, and the provincial examination held by the Ministry of Rites will soon be approaching.

The spring boudoir should be elected, and it is right in front of my eyes.

At present, there are two types of imperial examinations: regular examinations and special examinations.

Chang Ke is the most common, and Jinshi Ke is the most important of Chang Ke.

In order to change the chaos of the previous dynasty's feudal towns, the current dynasty emphasized culture and restrained military affairs.

In order to suppress the rebellion of the aristocratic families, the imperial examinations were held extensively, and the selection of scholars was quite generous, and more children from poor families were promoted.

Birth does not limit personal development, even the sons of merchants, or even Buddhists and Taoists can participate in the imperial examination.

It has become the practice of the DPRK and China to hold the provincial examination every three years.

All scholars have three exams, the solution test, the provincial test, and the palace test, and they go up one level at a time. If one of them fails, they have to start all over again.

Xiao Lingyin originally participated in the state examination in Liuzhou at home, and obtained the qualification to participate in the provincial examination.

Only when the winter is over, to participate in the spring boudoir, to show off one's skills, and finally go to the court hall, to face the emperor's supreme, to reveal the ambition in one's heart.

The competition in the imperial examinations is particularly fierce, and the chances of being selected are even slimmer. In the provincial examinations, hundreds of people and more than [-] people are often admitted to the imperial examination, and the chances of being promoted are basically below [-]%.

If you fail once, you have to start again in three years. Therefore, many scholars do not enter the Jinshi Department until they are five or sixty years old, so that they can get a special birth.

If you pass the imperial examination, you will be a glorious door, and everyone will be happy.

If you are nominated for the top three, it will be like becoming famous all over the world.

Therefore, Shen Fei, Xiao Lingyin and the few scholars who were preparing for the exam together in the temple did not dare to have too much fun, they mostly studied poetry and scriptures hard, and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

Because of this, He An also ended up in a lot of peace.