fake prince

Chapter 547

Panlong Lake Siyun Building

Under the night, a restaurant about two miles away from Panlong Lake is almost full of seats, brightly lit, and the sound of playing, playing and singing can be heard continuously from the rooms in the building.

The second floor has already been paved with panels, and the fan pillars are carved with fairy tales. The country gentry and scholars chat and laugh happily, but most of the people in this private room look regretful.

Fang Xi, who filled his father with a glass of wine, shook his head: "Unfortunately, at first I thought that I could at least meet and say a few words with Brother Su Xian, but in the end I could only take a look from a distance, hey!"

Yu Lv was also a little annoyed, and quickly comforted: "Cousin, don't sigh, the fourth floor is the banquet for the imperial envoy and the governor, accompanied by prefects and accomplices."

"The third floor is the official body."

"We are on the second floor, we have already taken advantage of the light."

"The officialdom has its own system, and brother Su Xian can't help himself. When you pass the Juren examination next year and then go to Beijing to take the general examination, why don't you worry about not seeing him?"

It is true to say so, but it is difficult to pass the exam, how can it be so easy to pass the exam?

Du Juren who was sitting at the same table with Fang Wenshao had just met Fang Wenshao, and he was considered young and promising. He passed the Juren examination before he was 30 years old. Hearing Yu Lu's words, he couldn't help but glance at Yu Lu.

Yu Lu is the one who persuaded him, so he is already confident, and Fang Xi, the one who is persuaded, is also confident, nodding: "What my cousin said is that in order to go to Beijing with you, I have to work harder to succeed." , when the time comes, the few of us will pass the Juren examination together, and go to the capital to find Brother Su Xian to be a rich man!"

Fang Wenshao, the father, coughed lightly, signaling his son to pay attention.

Yu Lv understood faster than Fang Xi, and immediately changed the subject, saying, "I heard that the imperial envoy's boat will pull up to Beijing at night, I don't know if it's true or not."

Zhang Sheng answered: "It should be true, otherwise, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Looking at it this way, we really don't have a chance to meet and speak with Brother Su Xian this time."

As soon as these words came out, Ben drank the not-so-good wine, and it became more and more tasteless.

If it wasn't for meeting and talking with Su Ziji, they really didn't like this occasion.

Don't think they are still lively on the second floor, but on the second floor, they are all in the same circle, and those with official status are not in the same circle.

The officials were all drinking and eating on the third floor, and the chatter and laughter and the sound of silk and bamboo from above their heads were not clear, only faintly audible.

But this kind of clear boundary made Fang Xi feel more and more that whether he has an official status or whether he can be a Jinshi, really separates people in two worlds.

Even Juren is actually isolated in the middle and lower levels, and in the eyes of officials with Jinshi background, it doesn't have much weight.

"If you don't enter the Jinshi, you are all students." Zhang Sheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion. He was talking about scholars, and he actually called himself a "student" when he met officials.

Yu Lv rolled his eyes: "Even if you are a scholar, there is actually a huge gap between you and the Seventh Rank. It is only for the sake of being a Mingjiao that you are allowed to be called a student and given care. Others can't be called a student even if they want to be called a student."

When Du Juren heard it, he was a little uncomfortable at first, but now he thinks it's human.

Zhang Sheng also smiled: "I know, but even if we can go to Beijing to meet again in the future, there will always be a time for everyone to get together, but I'm afraid there will be no such opportunity tonight."

Everyone listened and were silent when they heard someone say at the door: "Of course there is this opportunity!"

Not only Yu Lu was taken aback by this answer, Fang Xi and the others also looked towards the door of the private room.

At the door of the private room, which was already open, a young man in a blue shirt who looked like a man came in, with sculpted eyebrows and phoenix eyes, which made people forget the vulgarity.

Who is this uninvited guest, Su Ziji who has taken off his official uniform?

"Master Su!" Du Juren, who was sitting next to Fang Wenshao, could not be arranged by the restaurant, and because of his friendship with Fang Wenshao, so he sat in this private room to drink with him. Half of the imperial envoy Su Ziji knew each other.

Seeing Su Ziji walking in, he hurriedly got up and was about to salute.

Su Ziji had already walked over at this time, and he stretched out his hand to support him: "Brother, why do you need to be more polite? I have taken off my official uniform now, and I am a scholar, so there is no need to be more polite."

He asked again: "I don't know what to call Xiongtai?"

Seeing that Su Ziji was kind and not arrogant, Du Juren was amazed in his heart, and hurriedly cupped his hands: "Du Cheng, whose name is Shuda, is from Shuangye Mansion. It is a great honor to meet Mr. Su. Seeing is better than hearing a hundred times. Mr. Su has a great personality." Outstanding, really a person like Zhilan Yushu."

Seeing what he said, Du Juren was still a little nervous, so Su Ziji just smiled.

Fortunately, Fang Wenshao asked to be seated at this time, and said again: "Nephew, I heard that the imperial envoy ship will sail back to Beijing that night, is this true?"

"It's true." Su Ziji sat down: "The capital is urgently urging you to return to the capital quickly. I am a subject, so of course I cannot disobey orders."

"The boat will go along Hebei, arrive at the provincial capital to drop off the governor and his party, and then go straight back to the capital. Except for supplies, it will stop halfway, even at night."

"I also wanted to take this opportunity to have a chat with you, but things are urgent in Beijing, so I can only drink a few glasses of wine with you here to celebrate."

After speaking, he said to Zhang Sheng: "I heard that you have been selected as a scholar. This is a good thing."

Zhang Sheng also said with emotion: "Who said no? My father and mother, from the day I was selected as a scholar, have been happy every day, and tell me that this life is considered contented."

Thinking back to the beginning, I could even yawn while reading a book. Thanks to Su Ziji's "listening to books" to learn, he laid some foundations and gradually improved.

Without the basis of "listening to books", even if Su Ziji entrusted someone to send the summary notes, based on Zhang Sheng's original learning basis, he might not be able to read it.

It can be said that Zhang Sheng's various changes from the basics to the admission of Tongsheng and Xiucai are all inseparable from Su Ziji.

Zhang Sheng then said again: "Now that I have been selected as a scholar, I will also take the exam next year, and then I will go to Beijing. At that time, you will have to do your best as a landlord to succeed."

"It's natural!" Although Su Ziji knew that even if he had his own notes, he was afraid that he would not be able to pass the exam in three to five years, but at this moment he just smiled: "When you come, you don't even have to worry about accommodation, just live in my house. .”

"Although there is an inn, living alone is not as comfortable as staying with me in my house, and we can discuss knowledge at any time."

This time, not only Zhang Sheng, but also Yu Lu and Fang Xi agreed.

Because Du Cheng was not familiar with them, he could only watch and listen enviously, without daring to interrupt.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Zhang Sheng couldn't help but said: "By the way, Ziji, your poetic talent has been passed from the capital to the province. I, Brother Yu and Brother Fang have often heard people praise your poems. Well done, we finally got together this time, you can't just drink, you have to compose a poem!"

Fang Xi is also a person who likes to join in the fun. Hearing this, he laughed immediately: "That's exactly the reason! Ziji, if you can't make a poem that satisfies us, we won't obey!"

Su Ziji was also very happy: "The question is, if you are not satisfied, I will punish myself with three cups."

"Then... How about writing a poem based on our rare gathering today?" Zhang Sheng said.

Su Ziji smiled: "Why not?"

There is no pen, ink, paper and inkstone here, so I didn't intend to write it. I drank a glass of wine and watched the candlelight: "Life does not meet each other, but it moves like participating in business. Tonight and tomorrow, we will share this candlelight."

(End of this chapter)