People are in the court, and the queen is a faint king

"Miss, three silver coins."

"Three coins? So expensive? Can the store make it cheaper." The empress was startled.

Zi'er took another look at His Majesty. It seems that His Majesty knows the current prices. Three coins of silver are three hundred copper coins. It is the expenses of an ordinary family for one or two months, and it is indeed very expensive.

"Miss, this is not expensive. It is a rare product. Although it is not real jade, its quality is also extraordinary, so it is not expensive." The shopkeeper said.

"It's cheaper, Gu... Miss Ben bought it." The empress said.

"It's not cheap." The store owner is not willing. The annual literary fair is just to earn some scholar's money to support the family, and there are only so many goods.

"I want it." A voice suddenly came from the side.

The Empress' face turned cold.

Zi'er tugged at the sleeve of the Empress, and the Empress reacted, her face returned to gentleness.

"The girl gave up her love." A slightly smiling voice came, the empress looked over, her heartbeat slowed down for an instant, then jumped violently, and she couldn't help taking a step back.

"This little sword is very important to me." It was a young man with a good-looking appearance, a handsome face, an extraordinary temperament, and gentle eyes. Color gourd: "Give it to a girl, and you have the right to make amends."

The jade gourd was handed over.

The empress took a look at him, took it, and said: "Young master thinks too much, but the little girl doesn't care."

The latter left.

Zi'er breathed a sigh of relief.

The empress breathed a sigh of relief and said, "A dog can't even recognize Miss Ben."

"Miss, he didn't recognize Mr. Mu." Zi'er nodded.

The empress put away the jade gourd, a slight smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

……

After walking a few steps, Mu Yu was a little weird: "Why does it feel a little familiar, and she seems to be afraid of me? Is this officer notorious? Strange?"

Mu Yu didn't think of the result, and finally attributed the matter to the reason that he was too handsome, which shocked other girls. Girls nowadays are timid, especially those who have not left the court. They usually don't even go out, only Wenhui Such a big event can only come out in a straightforward manner. Isn't it normal to be frightened when seeing such a rare handsome guy like him?

Thinking about it, I went all the way to the boat owner.

He thought Wenhui was too boring just now, so he made an excuse to buy some gifts for Shang'er, and now he has to go back quickly.

……

"Master Mu, it seems that he is going to participate in the exchange of the Jinghu Cultural Association. Miss, should we go and have a look." Zi'er said.

The empress thought for a while, and said: "He has real talent and learning, but in this place, he can only stand out from the crowd, what's so interesting about it."

Zi'er didn't say a word, Lord Muhou was amazing and talented back then, his majesty even valued the articles he wrote, and his majesty personally commented on it, and single-handedly promoted him to the fourth rank of the dynasty...

But this is the Wenhui, the place where the entire Daluo scholars gather, and there are many first-class contemporary Confucians sitting in the depths of Jinghu Lake. Muhou Lord is indeed just an ordinary scholar here.

"Speaking of which, back then, the articles, ideas, and insights he wrote had already begun to emerge, but this lady missed it once. After the rural examination, there were many reform methods that were passed down from him during the rural examination. On the dossier, the inspiration for his birth... I thought I had taken it very seriously, but I didn't expect to underestimate him." The empress said.

Zi'er nodded, how much His Majesty valued back then can be seen from the direct official to the fourth rank, and the direct to the fourth rank without merit has never appeared in the past dynasties. His Majesty has already attached great importance to it, but from now on Come on, Your Majesty didn't pay enough attention back then...

"Zi'er, let's take a walk and take a look around while we're having fun, maybe this year we can produce one or two talents who will satisfy this young lady and amaze me." The empress said. .

Chapter 39

"Hmm..." Zi'er nodded and smiled. His Majesty has not been in a very good mood recently, but today he has been in a good mood all day. The Jinghu Wenhui and his party are here to pay.

One master and one servant, all the way to play on Zhouhu Lake, from this big boat to that big boat, the boats are connected and fixed, with all kinds of small objects, dazzling, in addition, There are also all kinds of food, some of which smell very fragrant, the master and the servant tasted it as an exception, the eyes of the two daughters were bright, and they thought it was very good.

"I'm used to eating delicacies from mountains and seas, and I feel that they have a different taste when I come to eat them again," said the empress.

Violet smiled and nodded.

The empress is also very satisfied in her heart, that's why she likes Zi'er, she doesn't always restrict her too much, if it's someone else, I'm afraid they have already yelled at this time, saying that your majesty can't eat outside food, then wait How can bad food fit into your mouth and other annoying words, but Zi'er can't.

"Zi'er, let's go and buy some small things."

One master and one servant wandered all the way, and finally followed the tide of scholars to the place where the Jinghu Literary Society was held, that is, the central dock. There were obviously more scholars here, and scholars gathered here. For the students As far as he is concerned, this is an excellent opportunity to reach the sky in one step.And many ladies are everywhere, Meimou is looking for a lover in the crowd...

Scholars, after honoring their honor, also smiled at the corners of their mouths, blending into the room, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.

Although they walked slowly along the way, it was obvious that they came early, and the literary meeting had not officially started, nor had it ended, otherwise, they would have known who was the best this year just from the discussions.

"Miss, look, Miss Yan'er." Zi'er suddenly spoke softly, looking into the distance.

The empress frowned slightly, and looked over, showing an incredulous look.

In a small pavilion in a dock in the distance, a daughter with blue hair waist length and extraordinary temperament, who attracts the attention of nearby scholars from time to time, is making tea for one person without any room for pickiness, with a smile on her face , moving gently, seems to be in a very good mood.

And the latter sat firmly on one side, with a half-smile smile on the corner of his mouth, and seemed to feel a little... weird about this scene.

"Here, Miss Yan'er makes tea for Bachelor Mu?" Zi'er's eyes widened slightly.

"Isn't this a common thing?" The Empress' face darkened, and she sneered, "It's not uncommon for Yu Hua's family to be saved, and it's not uncommon for Miss Yu to have a deep affection for him."

Zi'er didn't speak.

But he knew in his heart that His Majesty must have been surprised too, but he just lost his temper and didn't want to admit that Mu Shi said that he could bring Miss Yan'er back to her heart.

It's not difficult for Miss Yan'er to repay her kindness, and it's not difficult for her to live as a wife and concubine for repaying her kindness, but to make her like it, in such a large public occasion, she is sincere and willing to serve on the side with a smile on her face, It is as difficult as heaven, it is not enough to save her family, the process must be extremely tortuous and complicated, so that they have a chance to win the love of the beautiful woman.

Throughout the ages, no matter how many talented scholars in the capital city, how many amazingly talented scholars have held several literary conferences, they have failed to win the smiles of beauties and win the hearts of beauties.

All of them claim to be amazingly talented, and the table is more outstanding, but they can't win a girl. If this is the case, let's forget it. This girl who is a girl is not inferior to them in terms of talent. Even His Majesty has heard of it before, so it can be seen reputation.

After several years of fermentation, this girl is not only the heart knot of many scholars in the world, but also a talented woman in the capital who is sincerely admired and highly respected by many scholars.

But now, such a scene...

Such a daughter's family, whose vision was higher than the top, was also folded.

Zi'er didn't know what to say.

"Miss, besides Ms. Yan'er, the Princess and the others are also here, and Ms. Luo is also there. There must be too many beauties around you..." Zi'er was silent for a moment, and then spoke again.

The empress's face remained unchanged, and she said coldly: "They are all staring at him. With his current situation, who doesn't want to get married with him?"

"If the young ladies don't like it, they probably won't come to Wenhui to meet Master Mu, but wait at home quietly for their parents' orders and the matchmaker's words." Zi'er said.

The empress hummed and agreed with the latter's words, but she became more and more unhappy, and her heart became more and more uncomfortable. She didn't even know why she was so uncomfortable.

These abominable ministers of the imperial court did not understand her thoughts at all. They clearly offended Long Yan time and again, but these abominable courtiers completely ignored them and rushed to send their daughters up. It was really hateful and irritating. Girl, don't keep your eyes open, that guy is so hateful, how can he be worthy of entrusting him for life?

The adults in their family are ignorant, and it's just that money is blinding their eyes. Don't these girls' families value talents the most, and money and the like are all things outside the body?Why are all of them blind!Is Mu really that good?

And this kind of behavior, doesn't it mean that in their hearts, the status in the hearts of His Majesty today is not as important as that dog and a person alone?

The more she thought about it, the more angry she became, and the more she thought about it, the more unhappy she became. The Empress lifted up the tea that Zi'er had made, and took a small sip of it, as if she was going to swallow it all, but because she was too hard, she touched it again. The bandaged wound on the little hand suddenly hurt so much that the little face twitched slightly, and was so angry that he wanted to smash the cup.

"Lord Mu, I'm afraid there will be some troubles at the Wenhui this time." Zi'er laughed again.

The empress's eyes lit up: "Let's hear it!"

"Miss, look, how many scholars are staring at you young master. Miss Yan'er is famous all over the capital, and has been praised by you...and His Majesty. She has long been famous all over the world. I will never give up, I don't know how many talented people want to help him, and many nobles will follow suit afterward, and have the heart to marry him..."

"Miss Yan'er has never been home. Among the scholars, she is usually discussed. Whoever can marry her back home will be famous in the capital for a while, and her fame will increase. Now Miss Yan'er has fallen into the hands of adults. , if the gifted scholars are unhappy, after the nobles, those scholars from noble families will also be unhappy. They are unhappy, but they don't care whether the lord is a fourth-rank official or not. Trouble, you will be happy only if you make your lord lose face, if you don’t deal with it well, lord Mu may not be able to eat today.” Zi’er wanted to laugh more and more: “everyone is always chasing after you, but suddenly Miss Yan'er was picked by the adults, it's strange not to trouble the adults, the adults will be in big trouble."

"Pfft." The empress laughed: "Doesn't this mean that the dog...Mr.

"Probably yes, now Wenhui gathers talents from all over the world, among them there are countless Crouching Tigers, Hidden Dragons. If your lord is given this title, you will be able to escape the punishment of the talented people in the capital. Maybe I have to come to participate and show the adults some color, Zi'er feels that the adults must not be able to step down." Zi'er finished with a smile, looked at the empress: "Miss seems to be very happy."

"Nothing." The empress closed her expression and did not reveal anything, but there was still a faint smile on the corner of her mouth: "If this happened to Miss Yan'er and Mr. Mu left the scene in embarrassment, Zi'er, then you can go Laugh at it, and tell him that if he doesn't have that ability, don't try to think about Miss Yan'er... It's up to you to end up like this."

"Miss..." Zi'er didn't dare to say you are too bad, she knew that Miss is not a real lady, but a real lady.

"Miss, why don't you go by yourself?" Zi'er thought for a while, she didn't want to be such a big villain, if she took off her mask and met Mr. Mu in the future, how would she get along with him...

"No." The empress's face froze. She couldn't go. If word got out, she would lose her face. If the surname Mu found out in the future, I don't know what to say about her. .

Chapter 40

"Miss Yan'er, stop pretending..." Sitting at the long table behind the noble ladies and princes, when Yan'er made tea for Mu Yu, Mu Yu had a strange expression on his face, and whispered with a half-smile.

Yu Yan'er froze, and replied in a low voice: "What do you mean, my lord?"

And this kind of expression, in the eyes of many scholars, is really about to burst out of their lungs, and everyone is gearing up with hatred. As soon as the essay meeting begins, they must take good care of that hateful bastard, so that the current court The fourth-rank official, Master Mu, who is famous all over the world, loses a lot of face here, and can't afford to walk around.

How can he touch the sacred place in the hearts of scholars all over the world?

Miss Yan'er, how can he get his hands on it?

His Majesty has personally bestowed the emperor's grace on him. The latter is both talented and beautiful, knowledgeable and filial, Miss Yan'er is one of their scholars. They care about your status in the dynasty, whether you are famous or not. If you do something wrong, you will be punished. Get ready to be next to each other!

"What do you mean, Miss Yan'er doesn't know?" Mu Yu said in a low voice.

"My lord, Yan'er is sincere." Yu Yan'er complained quietly, but he still didn't believe it.

"Miss Yan'er, I'm telling the truth, so why bother?" Mu Yu retorted, "I don't mean to ask the girl to reciprocate. It takes a few times for the girl to understand. If the girl does this, she will only do it." I missed myself, if I can't bear to agree, Miss Yan'er, then the world won't be worth it!!"

"My lord, Yan'er is really sincere, don't bear it, it's good..." Yu Yan'er resented even more.

"Miss Yan'er, you..." Mu Yu said weakly: "The more you value love and affection, the more I have to lose my conscience. Miss Yan'er, you should be fine."

Yu Yan'er sat down, both happy and sad in her heart, obediently made tea for Mu Yu, and then sat down next to Mu Yu, but not too close, she also wants to be famous, but beautiful His eyes fell on the latter from time to time, thinking how to make him believe directly...

A group of scholars, Xungui's eyes are about to get angry.

After the dignitaries who sat at the same table, the eyes of the teenagers were full of envy.

Women also have complicated eyes...

The relationship between the two is too close.

……

The other side.

Zi'er said: "At this literary meeting, although the fourth rank of the current dynasty can be considered a big figure, but compared with the many grand dukes present, their status is only average, and their talents are not as good compared to the students present. But with Miss Yan'er's favor, Mr. Mu is probably one of the most prominent scholars at this essay meeting..."

She said with a smile: "It's just that the young master doesn't seem to know it. If I were him, I would have made excuses and slipped away."

"Hmm!" the empress said lightly.

"It's not just Miss Yan'er, the noble lady of Wang Guo seems to be very interested in the young master. With Miss Yan'er by her side, she occasionally takes the initiative to chat with her. It seems that she really likes him very much."

Empress: "..."

She didn't want to hear it.

This hateful thing is so showy, surrounded by good daughters, so attractive to others, but with her, it never gives her a good face.

"Zi'er, what's the content of this year's literary fair?"

"Miss..." Zi'er naturally made preparations before coming: "It's still the same as in previous years, but this year's question is Lin Shanglin Daru, which is much more difficult and more interesting than previous years."

"Poetry, Ci, Policy Theory, and Debate. Poetry has three themes. Ci and Policy Theory are separate, and there are other styles." Zi'er explained: "In addition, students and scholars will gather together. Discuss with each other, talk about explaining meaning and discussing poems, and Miss can also listen to it..."

"Oh." The empress nodded slightly: "When will it start?"

"Miss, soon." Zi'er smiled: "Miss really wants to embarrass you so much?"

The Empress didn't speak.

Zi'er laughed again: "Miss, I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a while. Mr. Mu, as a member of the fourth rank, probably won't go off in person, and he doesn't know his own situation, so there shouldn't be any changes. Scholars, Most of the time, they won't seek trouble from the adults right away, but wait until the conversation is in full swing and the audience's eyes are in full swing, and then pull the young master off, so that the matter can develop to the worst possible level."

"These scholars have a lot of crooked ideas." The empress sneered.

Zi'er smiled, thinking that His Majesty should be happy in her heart, and she probably wanted to see such a situation the most.

"Your Majesty, the literary meeting has begun."

"En." The empress nodded, "I wonder if there will be one or two students with amazing talents this year."

"The result will come soon."

Fighting poems, debating, as a generation of Confucian bookboys officially announced the start of the literary meeting, and each posted a topic on the stone of the Jinghu Lake, the literary meeting also began.

There are a total of seven inscription stones, which are distributed on all sides of the dock, and there are seven kinds of inscriptions in total.

They are piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, strategy theory, and lyrics.

Among the scholars, books, poems, lyrics, and policy theory are the most important, while piano, chess and paintings are secondary, and they are mostly discussed by the daughter's family. If there is an opportunity for princes and nobles to show off in the future, if they have a sweetheart, many girls will not be shy and will be happy to show themselves. .