My Favorite Manly Husband

On that day, the ceremony hosted by the officials of the Ministry of Rites in the Hall of Taihe to announce the ranks of the Jinshi in the palace examination is called Chuanlu, that is, roll call.Everyone's name will be sung, and then someone will guide the person to kneel in the hall to receive the ceremony.

It is conceivable how high-spirited it will be to stand out and receive the ceremony under the watchful eyes of the emperor and the court officials.Therefore, all the Xinke Scholars showed their best mental outlook on this day, and all of them gathered in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony with straight backs and vigorous spirits.

This was the first time Shen Yanbei felt the official atmosphere of this country.

At this time, he was wearing the same standard clothes as others, wearing a three-branched nine-leaf crown on his head, and was waiting at the forefront of the Jinshi to be summoned.What he saw in front of him was the majestic Taihe Hall, and on both sides of the white jade steps outside the hall stood the majestic Imperial Forest Army wearing armor and holding weapons.

Taking a peek at those imperial guards who looked as cold as blades, Shen Yanbei sighed in his heart: It's so beautiful!If his daughter-in-law also gets dressed like this...

Thinking of Gu Changfeng's majestic appearance sitting on a horse covered in armor and holding a spear, Shen Yanbei couldn't help being moved.

His daughter-in-law's figure is really awesome in such a suit!

"Chuan Xinke Scholars have an audience!" A young eunuch shouted loudly, Shen Yanbei hurriedly corrected his expression, and followed the footsteps of others into the Hall of Harmony.

In the resplendent hall, civil and military officials dressed in court clothes are arranged in order of rank.

Shen Yanbei raised his eyes and glanced quickly, and found that Zhang You was standing in the third place among the civil servants, and the one leading the civil servants was an elder with white hair and beard, who should be the prime minister of Daqi.Compared with the civilian officials, the officials in the row of military officers on the right are less elegant and more aggressive.YouQi's leading general was still wearing armor, and there was a horizontal scar on his weathered face, looking extremely domineering.

Shen Yanbei lowered his head and sighed secretly.If his daughter-in-law's father is still there, he should be the first military attache.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live..." All civil and military officials and all the new scholars kneeled down three times and kowtowed nine times.

Dressed in imperial uniform, Zhao Yu, who was sitting upright on the high platform with full majesty, raised his hand to let everyone avoid the ceremony, and signaled the official of the Ministry of Rites, the person in charge of the grand ceremony, court meeting and other rituals, to start announcing the system.

"In the third year of Jianyuan, in the spring, on March [-]th, the test of tribute scholars in the world is planned. The first class will be awarded Jinshi and rank, the second class will be awarded Jinshi's background, and the third class will be awarded with Jinshi's background!"

After the system was announced, the Minister of Honglu Temple of the Ministry of Rites held the yellow list that registered the ranks of each Jinshi and began to roll the names.The Xinke Scholars below raised their heads and chests, holding their breath and listening.

There was silence in the hall, and the minister of Honglu Temple sang loudly: "According to the imperial decree, there will be one Jiajia, a person from Shenjia Village, Dongjiang County, Qinghe County, Shen Yan—"

He won the champion?Shen Yanbei was just taken aback for a moment, and didn't feel too surprised or surprised in his heart.

"One first, one from Shenjia Village, Dongjiang County, Qinghe County, Shen Yan—"

……

After calling out three times, the Chancellor of Honglu Temple stepped forward to guide Shen Yanbei to come out.Shen Yanbei walked calmly, under the guidance of Honglu Temple Chancellor, came out and knelt in front of the royal road.

After he knelt down, the Minister of Honglu Temple then announced the names of the first, second and third personnel, and the two were guided to kneel to the left and right of Shen Yanbei a little later.

The three of them formed a triangle, and Shen Yanbei noticed that he happened to be kneeling on the head of the huge carp engraved in the middle of the first imperial path stone, and was alone on the carp's head.

For a moment, Shen Yanbei suddenly understood why he was asked to kneel at this point, it turned out to be - the meaning of being the number one!

The ceremony was a bit lengthy. Even if the names of the second- and third-class winners were only sung on one side, it would take a long time for more than 300 people to come forward and salute one by one.

Shen Yanbei knelt there upright without looking sideways, but his heart flew nine days away.

Why is this ceremony taking so long?

How long are you going to kneel?

so boring……

What is the daughter-in-law going to do in Zhen Guogong's mansion?

Did he sleep well last night?did you miss me?

Finally, the last fellow Jinshi knelt down, and the sound of ceremonies and music rang out. The 320 Xinke Jinshi performed three kneeling and nine kowtows again, and shouted long live my emperor.

So far, the ceremony is over.Shen Yanbei let out a long breath, and sent Zhao Yu off with everyone respectfully.Then the officials of the Ministry of Rites held up the yellow list, and under the escort of the palace people, they will pass through several palace gates, leave the palace and walk to Chang'an Avenue, and post the yellow list on Chang'an Street for the world to see.

The release of the rankings in the palace examination is a big event. The people of Yongjing City came early to watch the rankings, and the roadsides were full of young women and Shuang'er who came to see the elegant demeanor of the No. [-] ranking.

When the time came, there were guards clearing the way ahead, and officials from the Ministry of Rituals came slowly with yellow lists in both hands.Afterwards, a gentle and handsome young man dressed in a big red robe, with a palace flower in his hat, and a red-maned horse with a golden saddle on his feet, embraced and led the way with drums and drums.

In an instant, there were thunderous cheers, happy cannons resounded through the sky, and lights and festoons were lit up all over the street.There are huge crowds of people everywhere, and it is very lively.

The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoe disease, seeing all the flowers in Chang'an in one day is a portrayal of the excitement of the previous champions parading the streets, but at this moment, Shen Yanbei, who is accepting the congratulations of the people, feels that his face is almost frozen from smiling, and he can't wait to run wildly to end this too much. ostentatious activities.

The atmosphere of Daqi was open, and the women and twins who lined the road to welcome the number one scholar and others saw Shen Yanbei's outstanding appearance and outstanding temperament, and they all smiled coquettishly and threw the silk and various flowers in their hands to him!

The bold one even teased him with words: "What a handsome champion, can you marry a wife? How do you think of me?"

Shen Yanbei hurriedly cupped his hands and responded: "Thank you for your love! I already have a date with a white-headed person!"

Hearing this, the surrounding people were in an uproar, and some aunt joked: "The champion is so sincere, the other party must be a gentle and beautiful lady!"

Shen Yanbei wanted to say that my daughter-in-law is a man with a good temper and a good figure, but the other party was just joking and shouldn't be taken seriously, so he smiled and continued to ride forward.

Sitting upright on the tall horse, Shen Yanbei looked at the strange but excited faces, and the smile on his face faded a bit.

Although he doesn't admire vanity, he feels a little bit lost in his heart without the witness of his wife.

If only his wife was here...

Thinking of this, Shen Yanbei sighed in his heart, and there were constant congratulations from the side, so he cheered up and smiled back at the congratulators.

Passing by a beautiful and fragrant building, the windows on the second floor were all wide open, and several women with exquisite makeup and bright clothes looked down, laughing and waving the silk in their hands and shouting at Shen Yanbei: "The number one scholar! Lang, look at this! Look at this!"

Yingying Yanyan couldn't stop laughing, Shen Yanbei took a glance and found that it was actually a flower building.Just as he was about to look away, his heart skipped a beat——

Frowning slightly, Shen Yanbei raised his eyes to look around, and then he saw a pair of black eyes with hints of anger on the roof of the building opposite Hualou.

In order not to attract the attention of others, the owner of the black eyes tried to hide his tall body behind the cornice, and only put his head out to watch the bustling scene of the No. [-] scholar parading the street.

The eyes shone brightly, Shen Yanbei stared at those eyes, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but smile brightly.

Zhuangyuan Lang's smile can be said to be the color of the moon's brilliance and pearls and jade, which caused a group of women to exclaim incessantly.

"Ah, who did Zhuangyuan Lang smile at just now? Why is he smiling so beautifully!"

"Zhuangyuan Lang looks like a humble gentleman, and the gentleness of his smile is really fascinating!"

"Zhuangyuan Lang is outstanding in appearance and talent, I am so envious of the person he likes..."

Amidst the discussions, Shen Yanbei continued to move forward.The envied Gu Changfeng followed him closely until his figure disappeared from sight.

The corners of his lips curved unconsciously, and Gu Changfeng felt as if his heart was soaked in warm water, it was so warm and comfortable!

Early in the morning, he heard a servant in the mansion say that the number one scholar was parading the streets today, and he was not on duty, saying that he would go to see what the number one scholar looked like. He heard a slight movement in his heart, and ran out quietly thinking of Shen Yanbei.

He didn't know how the young man did in the exam, he just subconsciously believed that if the young man was so good, he would definitely pass high school.

The fact is indeed as he thought.

The young man riding his horse through the streets was so handsome that he couldn't take his eyes off him.But those women who threw silk and flowers to young people made him a little displeased.

That is his husband, how can people covet him?

He was furious in his heart, but the young man turned his head and met his eyes.

Obvious joy burst out from the young man's eyes, and the anger in his heart dissipated without a trace.

Even if other people are beautiful, I only like you.

The words that the young man said a long time ago rang leisurely in his ears, the corners of Gu Changfeng's mouth gradually widened, and he turned briskly back to the Duke's mansion the way he had come.

Such a good mood lasted until returning home.

As soon as he came in from the courtyard over the wall, he saw a young man hurriedly walking towards his room, apparently looking for him.Gu Changfeng tapped his feet, swept to the back of the house and jumped in from the window.

The boy ran to knock on the door: "Open the door! Open the door quickly!"

Gu Changfeng frowned, and opened the door: "What's the matter?"

The little servant said proudly: "There are people from the palace, Madam asked you to go over and receive the order together!" After saying that, he glanced at Gu Changfeng's simple clothes, and said contemptuously: "My lord, if you go out in this suit, others will think that we are in town. What's wrong with the Duke's Mansion, please change quickly!"

Gu Chang was expressionless on the cover, met the boy's mocking eyes, and said coldly: "Lead the way."

"You—" The servant wanted to get angry, but when Gu Changfeng, who was a head taller than him, looked at him with those dark eyes, he suddenly shrugged.

What's the matter with this young man?It seems like a different person!Although he was as taciturn as before, the fierce aura exuding from his body was very compelling, making people dare not take it lightly...

Gu Changfeng walked past him calmly, and the servant swallowed his saliva and hurriedly chased after him.

In the front hall, a white-faced and beardless servant waited quietly with an imperial decree in his hand, and the Duke's wife had already knelt down.Kneeling next to her was a skinny but luxuriously dressed little boy. The little boy was unwilling to kneel and wanted to get up. The Duke's wife hurriedly held him down and coaxed him in a low voice.

Gu Changfeng strode forward, exchanged a glance with the servant, then knelt down to listen to the order.

The servant withdrew his eyes from looking at Gu Changfeng, opened the imperial decree, and read aloud in front of everyone in the Zhenguo government: "By God, the emperor ordered: Gu Chongxiao, the eldest son of the Zhenguo government, is honest and kind, with superb martial arts skills." , Loyalty and filial piety are good, quite like a father, I have specially approved the performance of the Duke of Zhen, and now I can make him the son of the Duke of Zhen..."

What?Mrs. Zhen Guogong was struck by lightning, her almond eyes widened suddenly, she raised her head and stared at the bright yellow imperial decree in disbelief.

"...I hope that he will be more diligent so that I can get in touch with me. Announce it to the world today, so please!" The servant finished reading in one breath, combined the imperial decree, and said with a smile to Gu Changfeng: "Your Majesty, accept the decree!"

"Minister, Gu Chongxiao...accept the order! Thank you, Lord Long En!" Gu Changfeng, who lowered his head, sounded indescribably depressed and excited. He clenched his fists, stood up neatly, and took a step forward to accept the imperial order.

The Duke's wife was still immersed in the blow and did not recover. The little boy took advantage of her daze, broke free from her hand and stood up.Seeing Gu Changfeng, the little boy ran over, pointed at Gu Changfeng's door and yelled angrily: "Hey! Who are you! What are you doing in my house?"

If we had seen this situation in the past, everyone in the Duke of Zhen’s mansion would not raise their eyebrows and let the children mess around, but now the emperor’s servants are watching, and Gu Changfeng has been made the crown prince. If there is no accident, the Duke of Zhen will The government has the final say.So a servant who was accustomed to flattering and flattering came forward and said with a smile: "Young master, this is your elder brother, the eldest son of the Duke of Zhenguo!"

"What nonsense are you bastard slave? I don't have a brother!" The little boy kicked the servant angrily and cursed: "What is the prince!"

Hearing this, all the servants of the Duke of Zhen's mansion dared not speak out, and the servant's eyes were slightly subtle.Mrs. Guogong woke up suddenly, she didn't care about her youngest son's outrageous words, she hurriedly invited her servant aside and asked in a low voice: "Grandpa, I asked someone to make my son Gu Chongjin the prince, why did he become Gu Chongxiao? Gu Chongxiao has a twin, how can he be established as the son? Did the emperor get confused?"

The servant smiled slightly: "Madam, are you questioning the villain's false edict?"

Mrs. Guo was startled, and quickly shook her head: "This lady never dares to question my father-in-law..."

"That is to question the emperor's decision?" The servant smiled and raised his voice.

Mrs. Guo's face turned pale, her vermilion lips moved, and the servant smiled again: "Ma'am, maybe I didn't hear clearly just now. The emperor has approved Zhen Guogong's request to seal the memorial and make the eldest son his son."

Mrs. Guo's pupils trembled, and the blood on her face faded.

"Okay, the imperial decree has been sent, and the villain has to go back to report." The servant smiled at Gu Changfeng.

"I'll send the eunuch off."

"My son, please stay." The servant hurriedly stopped him, and left with the palace servants who came with him.

Gu Changfeng stood there, tall and straight, as calm as Mount Tai. All the servants of Zhen Guogong's mansion knelt there with their heads down, not daring to look at him, only the little boy was making a fuss.

"You untouchable, hurry up and get out of my son!"

Such a young child can be so rude and rude, it can be seen that he has been spoiled by others.

"Send him back." Gu Changfeng said in a deep voice.

"Dare?" The ashen-faced Duke's wife held the little boy in her arms and glared at Gu Changfeng angrily.

Gu Changfeng looked at her calmly: "Send Madam and Second Young Master back."

The Duke's wife gritted her teeth: "Don't think that the emperor will be lawless by making you his son, I will go to the palace to see the queen mother now!"

"Why don't you go together? I happened to drop by the palace to thank you." Gu Changfeng's voice was indifferent.

"You—" The Duke's wife trembled with anger.

"Send Madam and Second Young Master back." Gu Changfeng repeated.

The servant girl at the bottom looked at me and I looked at you. Finally, a maid stood up and walked towards Mrs. Guogong, and said cautiously: "Madam, please..."

"Okay! Okay!" Mrs. Guo frowned, her eyes were full of cruelty.

The little boy didn't understand why the servant girl who had listened to his mother before listened to other people's orders, broke away from the Duke's wife, angrily walked over to punch and kick the maidservant: "You bloody bitch!"

"Stop!" Gu Changfeng frowned and shouted in a low voice.

No one had ever spoken so harshly to him, the little boy was stunned, and burst into tears: "You untouchable dare to murder me, I will definitely not spare you!"

"My son, don't cry!" The Duke's wife hugged him distressedly, looked at Gu Changfeng resentfully, and then shook off her sleeves and left.

Gu Changfeng had neither joy nor anger on his face: "Everyone back down."

"Yes, my son." All the servants retreated one after another as if they had been pardoned.

There is silence all around, only the rustling of the wind blowing through the flowers and trees outside the courtyard.Gu Changfeng stood in the empty flower hall, lowering his eyes slightly.

... He didn't say that sentence just to anger the other party, he really wanted to enter the palace.

Tonight at the Qionglin Banquet, the emperor will hold a banquet in Qionglin Garden to entertain all the new scholars, Shen Yanbei, who is the number one scholar, will definitely attend.

Last time at the Luming Banquet, the youth drank too much and talked nonsense all the way.

If he is also drunk this time, but he is not by his side...