I'm still so majestic

In the first year of Daqitianhe, on the sixth day of September, the list of candidates for the palace examination was determined, and they were sent to Miyagi together with their answer sheets.

On the same day, when Luo Ming and Xie Wenzhuo left the Imperial Academy, many people came forward to inquire about the news openly and secretly.Luo Ming has been up and down in the officialdom for several years, and he said some beautiful scenes to perfunctory, while Xie Wenzhuo stood beside him with a gentle smile, no matter what others asked, he only said one sentence, and he would know tomorrow.

They refused to enter, and the people who came to inquire had nothing to do, so they stayed for a while and then left.

When the people around him were almost gone, Xie Wenzhuo turned around and said goodbye to Luo Ming, smiled slightly as he walked past him, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Luo Shangshu, don't forget what you said. .”

Luo Ming naturally understood what Xie Wenzhuo meant.

He lowered his head, thinking about all the things that happened these days, and his heart was unprecedentedly calm.Even if Xie Wenzhuo didn't say some things, he would never forget them. In short, there would be no better results. It would be better to sink the boat and still have a glimmer of life.

Thinking of this, the last trace of hesitation in his heart dissipated.

Success or failure, that's all.

Kyoto.

Shang Shufu.

When Luo Ming returned, Chen Zhixiao was already waiting for him in the study.

This was expected by Luo Ming, he opened the door and walked in, Chen Zhixiao immediately stood up: "Luo Ming, how is this going, are there any names on the list that the prince has appointed this time?"

Luo Ming glanced at him and said nothing.

Seeing his reaction, Chen Zhixiao felt cold in his heart, frowned for a long time, and murmured: "It's okay, it's okay, even if it's not, the people you've appointed won't be from Su Mou's side, and the prince won't blame him ,fine……"

He subconsciously said the word "nothing" many times, and he didn't know whether he was comforting Luo Ming or persuading himself.

Luo Ming still didn't speak.

Sensing Luo Ming's abnormality, Chen Zhixiao's pupils shrank suddenly: "Luo Ming, you can't be..."

He hoped that Luo Ming would deny it, but the person he was looking at nodded silently under his gaze.

"Are you crazy?!" Chen Zhixiao's voice suddenly rose, and then he forcibly lowered it: "Luo Ming, you are looking for your own death, you, you... what do you want to do?!"

Chen Zhixiao looked anxious, but Luo Ming looked calm: "Zhixiao, I am not seeking my own death, but seeking a way out of death."

His eyes were heavy, and he met Chen Zhixiao's eyes: "You know in your heart that since the last flood in the south of the Yangtze River, the prince has not trusted us as before, and he has become more defensive. Now, you and I know where I am in the imperial examination. However, the prince still wants me to do some secret things in the cusp, do you understand what this means?"

Now the silent person became Chen Zhixiao.

Although he is not very manipulative, he is not stupid either. Yan Zhou can clearly see the changes between him and Luo Ming, but he has always been hesitant. I don’t know, muddle along, take one step at a time.

and……

At present, Yan Zhou just seems to be on guard against them, and doesn't seem to have any other intentions. Has he really come to this point?

A bit of hesitation inevitably appeared in Chen Zhixiao's eyes.

Luo Ming understood his temperament very well, and took a step forward when he saw this, "This matter is such a big mess, if I really do what the prince wants, within three days after the imperial list is posted, someone will definitely impeach me, From then on, I will be finished, and you... you came so eagerly this time, is it your intention or the prince's intention?"

Chen Zhixiao didn't hide it from him: "It is indeed the prince who asked me to come to your place in advance and wait."

As soon as the voice fell, Luo Ming's eyes became darker, and his tone was very calm: "Then, if I am impeached and imprisoned at that time, you are usually close to me, and you are my friend so soon after the list is finalized. The mansion is waiting for... Xiao Xiao, when the time comes, do you think you can escape?"

After Chen Zhixiao was stunned, his heart was terrified, many thoughts flashed quickly in his mind, and he put the twists and turns behind the plot one by one on the bright side, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt chills in his heart. Full of cold and fine beads of sweat.

Nature can't escape.

He felt chills in his heart, but Luo Ming's voice was a little colder than his heart: "If this is successful, he can promote someone to replace us, if not, we are the victims of this political struggle."

As he spoke, he lowered his eyes: "Now, do you understand?"

Chen Zhixiao's expression was ugly, he looked down at his hands in a daze, and suddenly thought of many things.The high-spirited youth in the past, the ups and downs of the court all these years, the frustration and frustration in recent days, the lights that are always on when returning home at night, and the peaceful smile on the faces of his wife and children.

Unspeakable depression and despair appeared on his face, and he reached out his hand to cover his eyes, his voice trembling with choking: "...Luo Ming, it's hard to get over the water, it's hard to get over the water!"

"We have done so many things with Yan Zhou, and our lives are tied to him. How much can His Majesty trust us? Even if he says he believes in you now, when Yan Zhou falls, we are useless, and we can still have Is there a way out?"

Luo Ming knelt down beside him slowly, his voice was calm: "But we have no other choice."

"One is an absolute dead end, and the other is an unknown road. I don't want to sit still, so I can only choose the second one." Luo Ming said softly. After finishing speaking, he looked at Chen Zhixiao with a serious look, and stretched out his hand: "Then now , how do you choose?"

Chen Zhixiao looked at him with a tired expression.

Luo Ming's eyes were heavy, without any hesitation in retreating.

Chen Zhixiao's eyes were full of struggles, his hands were clenched tightly, and the veins in his arms were faintly bulging.After a long time like this, he gritted his teeth, raised his head and reached out to touch Luo Ming's palm: "Back then I chose Yan Zhou together with you, and now I still go with you, whether it is life or death, I will go together."

"Okay." Luo Ming promised: "The emperor's list will be posted tomorrow, and the situation in the court will definitely be chaotic. You write the letter now, and I thank the Tai Tuo for bringing it to the palace city and presenting it to His Majesty. From then on, there is really no room for regret. gone."

Chen Zhixiao also knew it well, heaved a sigh, turned around and sat down behind the desk to write.Luo Ming stood behind and looked at him without saying a word.

……

At night, Miyagi is brightly lit.

Xie Wenzhuo ordered the palace staff to turn off most of the lights in Xuanjing Hall, and turned around to enter the inner hall.

When he entered, Yan Ji had already finished reading the list presented by the Imperial Academy, and now he was looking down at Luo Ming and Chen Zhixiao's letter. After reading it, he shook his head and smiled: "Chen Zhixiao said in the letter, wait until Yan That's all, it's what Luo Ming meant when he resigned and returned to his hometown, they are cautious."

Xie Wenzhuo hummed: "I was in contact with Luo Ming before. He is a member of the Gu family. He can be persuaded so easily. Apart from being unwilling to be a sacrifice, he also wants to ensure the safety of his wife and children... What is Your Majesty's plan for these two people?" Is it?"

"It depends." Yan Ji raised his eyebrows: "If they can do things with peace of mind, they will naturally let them do it when the time comes. I am not an unreasonable person, am I?"

Xie Wenzhuo's eyes were full of connivance, and he chuckled lightly.Perhaps his eyes were too warm, Yanji looked at him, feeling a softness in his heart for no reason, and put the folded bag beside him lazily and leaned back: "Teacher is in a good mood today?"

The person being asked smiled and nodded.

"how?"

"When I came back from the Hanlin Academy today, I happened to pass by the bookstore, so I went in and took a walk. I happened to see a new Longyang scroll, which was written by the same person as the one selected by Your Majesty, so I bought it. Quite interesting."

Yanji: "..."

Because this kind of thing is in a good mood, can you still have some promise?

But the momentum cannot be lost.

Yan Ji lifted his chin and smiled: "What's so interesting?"

Xie Wenzhuo smiled very warmly: "This book is different from the previous ones. Most of the content is suitable for language teaching, but it is more suitable for teaching by example. I have already read it. The things in it are very delicate. It is also beneficial to the body when you are happy. Really good."

Yan Ji felt that it was probably because his heart was so dirty recently that Xie Wenzhuo said so much, he only remembered "teaching by example" and "joy".

I was speechless for a moment.

The last time I used what Xie Wenzhuo said was inapplicable, I was almost unable to control myself, but now if I use this book...

Yan Ji blushed.

wrong.

The point should be, such a thick book is still a picture scroll dedicated to teaching by example, so it will be a long time to come...

cough.

Yan Ji couldn't help but despise herself.

What is this vague expectation?

His moods were ever-changing on this side, while Xie Wenzhuo on the other side looked down at him with a smile in his eyes, and took out a book with an elegant cover from his arms and put it on the couch.Yan Ji glanced over involuntarily, and then heard Xie Wenzhuo's gentle voice: "Then, today, does Your Majesty want to listen to tactics or tactics?"

From dirty to serious, the change of painting style is such an instant thing.

Yan Ji was expressionless.

I took off my pants, so you just tell me this?

He squinted his eyes, stretched out his hands to hold down the strategies and tactics that Xie Wenzhuo came up with later, the corners of his eyes were slightly raised, and the moles of tears shone brightly in his eyes, and said: "If I say, today I want to listen to the Grand Tutor's Dragon Where is Teacher Yang?"

Xie Wenzhuo's expression did not change, but a dark light flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered his eyebrows and smiled: "Of course I... listen to your majesty."

So this night's teaching is destined to be a battle of wits and courage under mutual teasing. At the end of the teasing, the clothes buttons will not be undone, and the shameless actions on the scroll are still not done, but the strength is almost exhausted.

Yan Ji leaned on the couch and panted slightly.

Xie Wenzhuo smiled, looking rather regretful: "Your Majesty looks very tired, it seems that nothing can be done today. , but His Majesty seems to be extremely emotional today, and the minister has also been affected, so..."

After that, all the words turned into a smile of Xie Wenzhuo bowing his head.

She looked so shy.

Yan Ji suddenly felt that he was not well.

Xie Wenzhuo's words sounded normal at first glance, but after careful consideration, this is actually what he meant.

——Your Majesty, you are so annoying that I can't hold it.

After understanding, look at Xie Wenzhuo's downcast appearance.

Yanji: "..."

What about the face? !

The author has something to say: Er Gouzi: I am not in this chapter.

Prime Minister: Neither did I.

General: Same as above.

Yun Muzhi: Don't argue about the above, does anyone remember me from Chifang Country in the north?

Xie Wenzhuo smiled without saying a word.

#This chapter is overwhelmed by Taifu’s face#