Encounter with the Four Great Talents

Zhu Yunming rested his eyes in the sedan chair, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, showing that he was not happy now.

Zhu Yunming's grandfather was an important minister in the court, and he often took him to Beijing because he liked his grandson.He spent most of these years staying with his grandfather in the capital, living a comfortable and unrestrained life.It's just that Zhu Yunming's father has a rather rigid personality, so he sent a letter asking him to come back to take the provincial examination, and his words were harsh.This is a serious matter, so even if Zhu Yunming didn't want to come back, his grandfather persuaded him to come back.

Zhu Yunming was very dissatisfied with this. Given his birth, he didn't need to take any local examinations. It would be enough to just spend some money to donate a student supervisor, and then he could go directly to the national examination.As long as he can pass the test, it doesn't matter what the country test is.

Thinking that the most beautiful man in Beijing whom he had just hooked up with was separated from him because of this rural examination, Zhu Yunming felt like he was going to vomit to death!At the time of deep affection, that bitch will definitely have a new love when he goes back, and he has forgotten his old love, how can he not be depressed.

Sighing, it's not that he's not happy not to come back. At that time, he thought that Jiangnan was rich in beauties, and there must be a lot of beauties here. After coming here, he might have an affair.It's a pity that after going out a few times, although these men are not ugly, there are really none that make him fall in love with them at first glance.And it may be because it is far away from the capital, and the masculinity prevailing in the capital is not very popular here.It's rare for him to fancy one, but he didn't respond after hooking up, which made him even more unhappy.

Today's poetry meeting was held by a friend he knew, Zhu Yunming thought it would be nice to go out to relax, so he came out in a sedan chair.

At the end of the field, the sedan chair stopped, and the servant opened the sedan chair curtain to lead him off. Zhu Yunming walked down lazily, raised his head and glanced at the faces of the people in front of him, and landed on the face of a scholar in a dark blue robe. .

She looks good, really good, slender and well-proportioned, fair and tender, with handsome and bright features, elegant and pure temperament.At first glance, he is a well-born scholar who has not been deeply involved in the world. In particular, the cleanliness of his body makes people unable to help but get close to him. There is no danger of time-honored sophistication and scheming, pure white as paper.

Zhu Yunming doesn't have a cleanliness addiction in this area, and doesn't require the other party to be clean and chaste.In his opinion, he himself is messy enough, and it is ridiculous to ask the other party to be spotless.And he is just playing around now, and he will definitely marry a wife and have children in the future, so as long as he has the right eyes, a spring night is worth a thousand dollars, so what's the point of being so picky.But even so, it is naturally very happy to meet someone who looks right and is clean enough.After all, everyone has the desire to possess. It is a very fulfilling thing to possess all of this person, not to let others have the opportunity to get it, and to make him completely belong to oneself.

Zhu Yunming smiled with satisfaction, and found that the other party seemed to be a little frightened, recalling his experience after returning to Suzhou, Zhu Yunming decided to take his time.

He found that this young man named Tang Yin was really talented, his poems were outstanding, his calligraphy and painting were also very good, but he didn't seem to have been taught by a famous teacher, so his charm was lacking.I just gave him a few hints, and I got his admiration and complete trust. His eyes looking at him were bright and almost sparkling. Zhu Yunming felt that his mood like a cloudy day had suddenly turned into a sunny day.

After making an appointment to meet again next time, Tang Yin left first because it was late.Zhu Yunming knew that he should not act hastily, so he just said goodbye to him friendly, and secretly prepared a series of planned itineraries for picking up beautiful men.

But Tang Yin knew nothing about all this, he returned home very excitedly, talked with Tang Shen about Zhu Yunming's demeanor and knowledge, and almost praised Zhu Yunming as a flower.

Tang Shen was also a little excited, the second of the four great talents in the south of the Yangtze River!But why is the other party as old as Tang Yin?He was even only half a year older than Tang Yin, ordinarily this one should be ten years older than Tang Yin.Forget it, anyway, it should be this Zhu Zhishan and Zhu Yunming. It doesn't matter how old they are.

However, Tang Shen is now more concerned about the rural examination. With his ability, it is not easy to pass the provincial examination. He does not want to waste time and effort to understand things that have nothing to do with him.

There was still more than a month left for the country test. During this month, Tang Yin went to Zhu Yunming's gatherings three times, and after that, he was invited by Zhu Yunming alone to study with Zhu Yunming at Zhu's house.However, Zhu Yunming invited him to stay overnight several times, but he did not agree. He always returned home with the reason that the younger brother also went to Suzhou as the eldest brother to take care of the younger brother.Seeing that although he went diligently, he had indeed made progress, so Tang Shen didn't bother to say anything and let him go.

During Zhu Yunming's chat with Tang Yin, Tang Yin mentioned his younger brother Tang Shen several times.After hearing it a few times, I knew that Tang Shen was a shrewd and capable person. If he wanted to hook up with Tang Yin, unless he kept Tang Shen from the beginning to the end, he could only get Tang Shen to agree, even if it was tacit consent.Otherwise, with Tang Yin's character, he would never dare to make his own claim and be with him, even if it was just for fun.

After thinking about it, Tang Shen's name was included in the invitation that Zhu Yunming sent to the Tang family, but Tang Shen refused.At the last moment, he didn't want to miss this township examination due to negligence.So Tang Yin expressed his apology on behalf of Tang Shen. Although Zhu Yunming was a little disappointed, he didn't take it too seriously.

The township examination is held in August, a total of nine days, divided into three sessions, each of three days.It is divided into four books and five classics, policy questions, and poems and prose.Tang Shen thought that there would be no problems in the first two games, but there might be some troubles in the last game.However, he also decided that if it really didn't work, even if it was just copying the poems of later generations, he would have to pass the township test this time.

Tang Yin was full of confidence. He was already smart, and this time, he was discussing and studying with Zhu Yunming and several very powerful students every day, so he felt confident.He comforted his nervous brother, tidied up his clothes, and walked into the examination room with his own basket.

Tang Shen didn't know how other people spent the nine days, but he was extremely unhappy about the nine days.He was already a little weak. On such a hot day, he was locked in a small airtight room, eating cold hard food, smelling the disgusting smell of excrement. Confined and very uncomfortable.The saddest thing was that he was covered in sweat but couldn't take a shower. To be honest, he lacked confidence in making a splendid article under such circumstances.

When the nine days were up, when Tang Shen came out, he had the feeling of being released from a cell after being imprisoned for decades.Dizzy and swaying out of the examination room, the sharp-eyed Yong Lu saw him, and the loyal servant rushed over and handed him a cold handkerchief to clean his face, and then helped him back to the carriage.

Gao Fu also received Tang Yin very quickly. Tang Yin's spirit was much better than Tang Shen's. Seeing his younger brother like this, he was worried and ordered to go home immediately.

Tang Shen insisted on taking a bath, cleaned himself up, ate some porridge and went to bed.Tang Yin was also very tired, and went to clean himself up after seeing him fall asleep.

On the second day, Tang Shen started to have a fever and fell asleep. Tang Yin flinched when he touched his head and was scalded, so he immediately sent someone to find a doctor.

On the third day after Zhu Yunming finished the exam, he finally adjusted himself. He felt that his complexion had recovered and he waved his hand to ask someone to prepare a sedan chair. He was going to visit the Tang family.

Tang Shen was seriously ill, Tang Yin did not go out, and stayed by his brother's side.He was stunned when Gao Fu came to report the time, although Tang Shen was a little worried, but seeing that he was sleeping soundly, he asked Yong Lu to take care of him carefully, and went out to see Zhu Yunming.

Zhu Yunming was stunned when he saw Tang Yin. Tang Yin, who was always clear and handsome, looked gloomy and haggard this time. Zhu Yunming thought that he didn't pass the exam, so he went over to hold his hand and said, "What's the matter? Even if he didn't do well in the exam. You don’t have to be so sad, you just need to take the exam in three years, you have outstanding knowledge, and you will definitely pass high school after three years of hard work.”

Tang Yinqiang smiled, shook his hand and said: "Brother Leizhu is worried, but I think I did well in the exam. It's just that Shen'er got sick after the exam and has a high fever. He has been weak since childhood. , I was a little bit worried..."

Zhu Yunming heaved a sigh of relief, pulled him to sit down, handed him the tea and said, "Shen'er is still young, and it would be most suitable for him to take the exam three years later. Doesn't he have to suffer a lot to take the provincial exam at his age. But Don't worry, I brought some ginseng back from the capital, and I'll send someone to bring it to you later, you can ask the doctor to take it for him to nourish his body."

Tang Yin knew that it was hard to find good ginseng from the people, so he thanked gratefully: "This is really Shen'er's blessing. He will get better someday, so he must come to your door to thank you."

"You and I are still talking about thanking words. Shen'er is your younger brother, so I naturally treat him as a younger brother." Zhu Yunming said softly, and the fingers holding Tang Yin's hand slid gently in the palm of his hand. Flying eyes looked straight into Tang Yin's eyes, almost seeing his heart.Tang Yin only felt his palms go numb, half of his body was numb, and he felt a little dizzy when he was looked at by those eyes.

With a cough, he withdrew his hand, and said softly, "Brother Zhu, what's the matter for visiting today?"

"I don't have anything important, but I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you." Zhu Yunming looked at Tang Yin's red ear, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more and more seductive. That ear was so red that it was almost transparent, it was really pretty.

Tang Yin was a little at a loss by what he said. He lowered his head and blushed and dared not say anything. Zhu Yunming smiled lightly, then reached out and took his hand back and held it in his palm, saying: "Although you look haggard, you are very healthy. , I feel relieved. You are the only relative around Shen'er, take good care of him, and I will come to see you again."

Tang Yin nodded indiscriminately, and when Zhu Yunming withdrew his hand, he lightly stroked his ear with his fingers, seeing his shy expression with satisfaction, stood up, said goodbye and left.

Tang Yin returned to the room in some confusion, and saw Tang Shen sitting up and taking medicine.

Tang Shen glanced at him weakly, and a hoarse noise came out: "Master Zhu is here?"

"Uh, he... has already gone back." Speaking of Zhu Yunming, Tang Yin felt a little awkward, lowered his head, looked around the room, looking for something to do.

Tang Shen was a little strange, he looked a little nervous, what did Zhu Yunming say to him?But looking at him, although he was at a loss, he didn't worry about anything. It shouldn't be a very important matter. It should be between Zhu Yunming and his elder brother. Since it has nothing to do with him, Tang Shen doesn't think he should care too much.

Seeing that Tang Yin's complexion was also not good, Tang Shen told him to go back to sleep.Tang Yin was indeed very confused, and he didn't refuse. He nodded and told Tang Shen to take a good rest and go back to his room.

Xingniang fed Tang Shen and finished drinking the medicine, and then helped him to lie down. Gao Fu came in and saw that Tang Shen was not in good spirits, so he opened his mouth and said nothing.

Although Tang Shen was really not energetic, but seeing him like this, he knew that he really had something to say, so he motioned for him to come in, and let Xingniang go out.

Gao Fu said, "Second Master, today the Master Zhu is here."

"I know, didn't the elder brother go out to receive the reception just now?" Tang Shen rubbed his swollen and sore temples, not paying much attention to what Gao Fu said, focusing on how many times he cursed his weak body.

"Yes, Mr. Zhu is receiving the uncle." Gao Fu looked at Tang Shen, a little embarrassed and didn't know how to open his mouth, and rubbed his hands nervously in front of him.Tang Shen saw it, raised his head with a frown and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Actually, after Mr. Zhu came, I didn't go far after I delivered the tea. Then, I saw...uh... Mr. Zhu held the hand of the uncle and said a lot of intimate words."

Tang Shen wondered, is there anything wrong with this?

Seeing that Tang Shen couldn't understand, Gao Fu was so anxious that his head was sweating, he walked a few steps closer and whispered, "Second Master, I heard from people around Mr. Zhu that masculinity prevails in the capital, and Mr. Zhu is very fond of it." Dao, he and our uncle...wouldn't..."

Tang Shen's eyes widened, with a frightened expression on his face. Seeing that he seemed to be frightened, Gao Fu feared that something might happen to his illness, so he immediately shook his head and persuaded him, "This is just a slave's guess, and it may not necessarily be like this. Although we The uncle looks so good-looking, but Mr. Zhu has never seen anything since he came back from the capital. Don't worry!"

To Gao Fu's surprise, Tang Shen waved his hand and said, "I have nothing to worry about. This is my elder brother's own business. He can do whatever he likes. Besides, it's better than having an affair with a woman outside. I understand your worries. But since this way is very popular in the capital, it will be popular here soon, and we will just get used to it in the future. By the way, tell your elder brother not to play with his body. No matter what, the Tang family must have a grandson .I'm tired, you go down."

Gao Fu only thought that his second master was so peculiar that it was rare in the world, but since the second master said nothing, he didn't have to worry about his master's affairs as a slave.After saluting, he retreated quietly, intending to convey to the uncle what the second master said word for word.

After Gao Fu withdrew, Tang Shen opened his eyes and stared at the vase by the window in a daze.He does not reject homosexual love, there are such people among his former friends, but unfortunately they did not persist until the end and returned to normal life.From the perspective of an outsider, he can understand the sincerity and hard work of their relationship, and even secretly supports them.However, it was an outsider's matter after all. He could think and understand it from a very rational perspective, but if this happened to his brother Tang Yin, Tang Shen felt that his mood was still very complicated.

However, Tang Shen didn't think it was necessary for him to object.Tang Yin is 19 years old and can be responsible for his own actions. Tang Shen just needs to be himself.

However, even if this matter is very popular, I believe Tang Guangde and Qiu will not agree.However, as a younger brother, he can't control the affairs of the elder brother's backyard, so it's fine to let his parents decide.