big master, big liar

In the Zhaixing Pavilion at the back of the court, Lu Qishang commented on Song Xuan's performance in the court with a blank face, that is, four big words: bold and unrestrained.

"When the teacher of the state uses methods to get rid of evil spirits, remember to let me learn more." Lu Qishang's expression was indifferent, but there was a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Song Xuan smiled wryly, "Even Master Lu is here to tease me?"

Lu Qishang said flatly, "You should have been blocked by the Holy Spirit long ago."

Song Xuan propped his chin and sighed: "The Holy Majesty has been trying to win over the ministers of the court recently. If the subordinates are held accountable for this incident, it will hinder his affairs."

He was not afraid to tell Lu Qishang about this matter, Ji Yunxi's every move could not escape the eyes of everyone.Some people regard this as an opportunity to rise to the top, some scoff at it, and more people are still waiting and watching.

On the contrary, Lu Qishang was clearer than him: "Nowadays, most of the people who come here are squeezed out and are not considered useful talents. If the Holy Majesty wants to catch the leak, there is only one way——"

Song Xuan's eyes brightened, and he hurried over to serve tea and water, squeezed his shoulders and beat his legs: "Master Lu, please tell me."

"Wait."

Lu Qishang said slowly.

"Oh." Song Xuan took the cup of tea back again.

"Wait for the next year's palace examination, and of course newcomers will be recruited into the court. This is the first time the Holy Majesty presides over the palace examination, and he is more concerned. Those students naturally think that they are the emperor's disciples, and when they use both grace and power, they will be able to gather under the banner." Lu Qishang also said. Don't be annoyed, just finish talking on your own.

Song Xuan nodded and bowed and poured him another cup of tea: "Lord Lu is brilliant."

Lu Qishang looked at his unscrupulous appearance, and smiled a little in his eyes: "The front is arrogant and the back is respectful."

Song Xuan didn't blush, and smiled lazily: "It's someone who has eyes but doesn't know Mount Tai."

He got acquainted with Lu Qishang recently, and found that Lu Qishang was not as unkind as outsiders said, but unexpectedly interesting, and even a bit of the informality of people in the world.

It's just that this kind of character traits are all covered up under his cold and hard shell as Lu Xiang.

Song Xuan was not afraid of him, he just joked with him casually: "It's fine for Lu Xiang to take your cronies to the Holy Lord, and save all these troubles."

"You really think so?" Lu Qishang's eyelids trembled. "The master is weak and the subject is strong. If I make it clear that the chariots and horses are standing on the side of the Holy One, I am afraid that he is not a puppet, and he will be made into a puppet."

Song Xuan thought about it, and it seemed that this was indeed the case.

Moreover, both he and Lu Qishang knew that before Ji Yunxi himself made a move, Lu Qishang was determined not to gamble with the common fate of all his party members.

Lu Qishang is a speculator, but not a gambler.

Song Xuan didn't mention it again, but suddenly thought of it after a while: "If I want to thoroughly investigate the sneakiness, who should I ask for help?"

"Jing Zhao Yin Wen Chao resigns." Lu Qishang knocked on the table.

Song Xuan thought of the person he saw in the Treasure Building that day, and became slightly interested: "I have seen this person before, and I still have some impressions."

"This person is gentle and tactful, with a sense of advance and retreat, he is a rare smart person, and he can be regarded as kind." Lu Qishang said lightly. "If you go to business, he won't embarrass you."

Seeing that Lu Qishang praised him a lot, Song Xuan rolled his eyes vaguely: "But if..."

Being able to pull Jing Zhaoyin to their side will make any action much easier.

"Bai Xiang has the kindness of supporting this person. This person knows how to repay his kindness. He is willing to sit in Jing Zhaoyin's position for three years. I'm afraid he won't switch to someone else." Lu Qishang saw what he was thinking, so he nodded.

To put it bluntly, Jing Zhaoyin is the magistrate of Shengjing. He is only at the foot of the emperor, and he is not considered a high-ranking official. Not to mention that he has no autonomy in his hands. It’s not good, and it’s not a retreat. It’s really a hard job that won’t last long.

This Wen Chaoci has been placed in this dilemma for three years. One has to say that he has the ability to do it well for three years, and the other has to say that this Wen Chaoci is too stubborn. , I never thought of going the way of others and transferring away from here.

Song Xuan smiled and took a sip of tea: "Who knows? Try it and you won't lose a piece of meat."

"Wouldn't it be more difficult to subdue a Wen Chaoci than subdue a group of brats who shaved their heads?"

Lu Qishang glanced at him: "If you can do the same, I will find a way to make you the chief examiner for the next year."

Song Xuan was slightly taken aback: "What?"

Over the years, the chief examiners of the imperial examinations were all famous ministers, most of them were Lu Qishang or his henchmen, and most of the Baixiang party came from aristocratic families, Guozijian, and they did not compete with them for the position.

Song Xuan is a national teacher who is out of reach, Xiao Xiao never thought about this position at all.

but don't even think about it

A cunning flashed in Lu Qishang's eyes: "But if you can't do it, you have to tell me a secret."

"what?"

"What kind of mystery is in your fortune-telling?" Lu Qishang's eyes were cold, but a little curious. "I saw you Fuluan with my own eyes back then. The two sisters could figure it out because someone secretly passed the answer to them, but you figured it out by force—how did you do it?"

Song Xuan was slightly taken aback: "You were also there at that time?"

"Exactly." Lu Qishang's gaze was full of inquiry and interest.

Song Xuan paused for a while, then suddenly laughed: "Okay, I promise you."

"If I can't do it, I'll tell you to tell you the secret."

Lu Qishang shook his folding fan contentedly, as if he had already made up his mind.

"You are not allowed to interfere behind the scenes." Song Xuan added.

"Of course not." Lu Qishang said lightly. "I said earlier that I, Lu Qishang, never gambled in my life. To me, this matter is not a gamble at all, but a determinism."

"So confident?"

"You just go."

Song Xuan really didn't want to drink tea with him now, and he was about to go out to do business as soon as he lifted his clothes.

It was Lu Qishang who asked behind him, "Will you refill my tea?"

"Lord Lu, do as you please." Song Xuan waved his hand back.

Lu Qishang was a little funny, but he still poured tea for himself.

As soon as this Song Xuan walked down the Zhaixing Pavilion, he saw Zhu Yang poking at the door in a daze, and kept giving him winks.

Song Xuan looked up and saw that the two dogs at the door were happily chasing his tail, and Ji Yunxi was half leaning against the wall, looking at him with a half-smile.

Both of his ancestors came.

Song Xuan thought.