Startled Meng

"Master Yan, all the papers have been sorted out, and now they are going to be sent to the seal official." The official said.

Yan Cijing nodded: "Then the official will wait in the marking room first."

Examination papers need to be sent to the seal official to seal the examinee's name, and then sent to the family record officer to be copied by the scribes, and finally to assist the examiner to mark the papers together with the examiner, so Yan Cijing only needs to wait in the marking room The rolls can be delivered.

The examiner smiled slightly: "Mr. Yan has worked too hard to invigilate the exams for several days, so I can arrange the rest of the time by myself."

Yan Cijing is unclear: "But..."

The official who collected the papers said respectfully: "Master Yan, don't worry too much, this is what Master Zheng meant."

Is this the meaning of not letting him touch the paper?Yan Cijing saw that the people in front of him did not back down, and saw that the examiners who were coming and going were busy and turned a blind eye to him, and he already had a calculation in his heart, knowing that even if he forcibly moved out of the status of the examiner, he would not necessarily be satisfied. Can enter the room to check the papers.

Can……

Yan Cijing's hands in the sleeves were already clenched into fists.

If he can't make a difference in this exam, why would Black Eagle and the people behind him go to such lengths to make him the chief examiner?Also, it is impossible for Zheng Lang, who is also the examiner, not to know who he is working for?What does it mean to exclude him now?

Or... have you already exposed yourself?

Yan Cijing couldn't figure out what to think, and couldn't get out of the predicament in front of him for a while, so he had to leave first.

Retreating to the gate of the Gongyuan, looking back, Zheng Lang's gaze was fleeting, and Yan Cijing still caught it.

His cloudy eyeballs were full of vigilance.

Yan Ci left the Gongyuan without looking back at the camera, and stood outside the door, facing several forked roads, he felt that it was difficult to move an inch, and he was in danger.

It was noon, and every household was filled with smoke, and the sky was very light, and only his crimson official robe stood out on the entire Shunyi Street, but he couldn't care less about changing it, and was heading towards the city without stopping. rush outside.

After leaving the city gate, he rushed to Cangshan Mountain in the northeast direction. The path leading to the mountain temple was well repaired, but he chose to walk in the remote path covered by bushes. The courage of the dense forest is not afraid of getting lost.

The peach blossoms on the mountainside of Cangshan Mountain are the most prosperous, and the secrets of the mountain are hidden in the peach blossom forest.

If ordinary people stray into this Fairyland of Fangfei, at most they will stop here, but Yan Cijing knows that the peach blossom forest planted here has ulterior motives.He found a narrow mountain path from the peach grove with familiarity, at the end there was white smoke, it was cooking smoke.

Two old wooden houses, a willow with a crooked neck in the middle, a pile of tofu and vegetables in the stove on the right, two bowls and chopsticks, no one was seen, Yan Cijing came all the way, breathing irregularly, palms sweating, but Also had to wait patiently.

Let's talk about the adventure in the cave outside the city first, or the scientific research first?Yan Cijing couldn't make up his mind, he was a little confused now.

A few cocks crowed from behind the house, and the chick flew away with fluttering wings, and a person came behind the tree, who was exactly the person Yan Cijing was waiting for.

Yan Cijing bowed his head and respectfully called out "Sir".

"En." The man held a bowl in his hand, and there were three or four pieces of castrated radish in the bowl, and he walked towards the kitchen without stopping.

Wearing a faded blue hem tucked into the belt, coarse cloth shoes stained with mud, and waist-length hair tied behind the head with a black cloth, her attire is unremarkable, her walking posture is casual but upright, and she has the air of a hermit.

"come over."

"Yes."

Yan Cijing followed him around to the side of the house, saw two bacon hanging from a tree branch, and also saw gray paper pulp drying on bamboo boards under the tree.

"This is... making paper?" Yan Cijing thought to himself, no wonder he said he wanted to bring some paper and pens last time, but he refused.

The man nodded, holding the two ends of the paper with both hands, slowly peeled off a piece of uneven paper with rough edges, and mentioned it in front of Yan Cijing: "It's not too much of a failure."

Yan Cijing stretched out his hand to support it, and then raised his eyes. He had already sat down on a big rock, and was raising his hand to brush the drooping hair behind his head. Hei Mou, this person is Xia Changying, the prince's companion who has disappeared for many years.

Yan Cijing called him: "Sir."

Xia Changying told him to sit down, and first asked him how his injuries were. Xia Changying saw the fire that shot up to the sky that night clearly from a height, and knew that Yan Cijing was almost burned to death in the fire.

Yan Cijing shook his head, saying that there was no problem.

Xia Changying saw that his official robes were cumbersome, and asked again: "Come here without changing, what's the rush?"

Yan Cijing only said in a deep voice, "They have already doubted my identity."

Xia Changying: "Why?"

Yan Cijing told about the corpses he saw in the cave, and what happened in the Gongyuan, and said: "After coming out of the cave, Black Eagle asked me if I saw anything in the cave, and I shook my head and said something. I didn't see it either, but he clearly didn't believe it. The fire in my house was not an accident at all! Then he approved Meng's house to be my mansion. Isn't it a temptation? The most important thing is that today's exam is over, and there are no papers let me touch..."

Xia Changying listened carefully, and seeing the gloomy look on Yan Ci's mirror, he said with relief: "Maybe it's just your guess, and the matter is not as serious as you imagined, even if the other party is really suspicious, what's the reason for this?" In other words, the only way to go is to stand still and not move."

Yan Cijing was alone in the court, his foundation was unstable, and he would hit a stone with an egg if he hit it head-on.

Yan Cijing was dripping with sweat: "But if the other party really becomes suspicious, not to mention that I can no longer do things for the other party, I'm afraid I will be farther and farther away from the top person."

It's rare for Xia Changying to see him lose his mind: "I said earlier that I don't agree with you pretending to be with them."

Yan Cijing couldn't hide his anxiety: "But this is the fastest way!" Then he was discouraged, "Only by myself... I can't get close to him at all."

Xia Changying sighed: "You don't know him, he is suspicious of people, there are not a few high-ranking people who want to work for him, otherwise it would not be so far, you can only meet with Black Eagle, there is no chance at all touch up."

"What's more, so what if you see it? He will listen to you, tell the truth about the year, and then kneel in front of the tablet of the Meng family to apologize? If it really goes so smoothly, I can do it myself, so why should I Give you all the money to let you become an official and hide?"

The identity of the prince's companion can not only have a foothold in the court, but also can enter and leave the East Palace freely, and it is easy to approach any courtier.

Xia Changying said: "You once studied hard and stayed silent for many years, not to get close to anyone. It is extremely difficult to overturn the case of the Meng family's treason. It was not enough to use a letter to report Mr. Meng back then. The attack is the evidence that Mr. Meng can't argue with."

"The court, the East Palace, the Forbidden Army of the Imperial City, the local army, and even Emperor Rende, who was ill in bed at that time, involved a lot and many years have passed. The investigation will not be able to produce results in a short while."

This place is very close to the Peach Blossom Forest, and the fragrance of the flowers fills the sleeves, which is refreshing, but Yan Cijing lowered his head and frowned, as if he didn't understand the style.

"Jingping." Xia Changying called him by name, regarded him as a student, and even more so as a junior, "Don't be impatient."

He reached out to take the shredded gray paper in Yan Cijing's hand, filled his pocket with his clothes, twisted each piece, and waited silently until Yan Cijing recovered.

When Xia Changying first met Yan Cijing, he was just a servant running behind the young master, but he was very intelligent and courageous, definitely not an ordinary house slave.The Meng family treated him very well, but Xia Changying didn't know the reason, and privately regarded him as the second young master of the Meng family, but if it wasn't for the deep affection, how could Yan Cijing be so persistent in helping the Meng family reverse the case.

It's also a pity that the tragic situation of the Meng family is embarrassing. Otherwise, there are strict speech mirrors in the court, no, there is a person like Yan Jingping, Xia Changying would also believe it.

Pearls and jade are dusty, but pearls and jade will always be pearls and jade.

There was a monk ringing the bell on the top of the mountain, and everything was silent for a moment, except for the melodious and loud Sanskrit sounds. In the end, Yan Cijing was unable to sort out a line in the chaotic thoughts, but the melancholy in his heart had dissipated a lot. Xia Changying saw him Having recovered his calm, he urged people to leave. It was almost noon, and he hadn't eaten lunch yet.

Yan Cijing felt guilty, and wanted to apologize but was blocked by Xia Changying with a wave of his hand. Seeing him enter the kitchen without looking back, Yan Cijing also turned around.

"If you need help, you can go to the current Grand Tutor Bi Zhixing."

Yan Cijing froze for a moment, nodded, and turned around to see that Xia Changying had already sat down at the dinner table.

The two bowls of rice and a plate of vegetarian dishes on the table had long since cooled down, but the other person didn't come for a long time. Xia Changying didn't mind, and sat at the table and waited.

Yan Cijing is used to seeing them. In the main room, there are two tea bowls, two tubs, and even pillows in pairs, but Yan Cijing has never seen another person, and Xia Changying has never mentioned it to him. .

In addition, Xia Changying didn't tell him too many things. Yan Cijing only knew that he was the number one scholar in the Yuankang period, who was the prince's companion and was the prince's aide. He was abolished in the family matter, and finally died in depression.

Xia Changying must have hated him. His great official career was gone, and the prince's party was exterminated afterward. He could only live in seclusion in this remote corner of the mountain and guard the mountains full of peaches.

Yan Cijing gradually walked away, then looked back, and saw Xia Changying's stiff and thin back bent down, probably eating with his head down.

But what he didn't hear or see was that the seat opposite was empty, Xia Changying smiled lightly, and put a piece of tofu in the bowl of untouched rice opposite.

"Jinyu, eat quickly."

On the way down the mountain, Yan Cijing met many people who came down from the temple on the top of the mountain. Their faces were all peaceful and relieved, as if all the troubles disappeared when the incense oil was given and the incense was ignited, which made him envious. .

Xia Changying's words were intended to let him know that the road ahead is extremely dangerous, and it is very difficult for people to pass easily. It is best not to doubt yourself and get troubled, but he was not relieved, but fell into a entanglement of powerlessness .

He blamed himself for being too weak to move mountains, feeling isolated and helpless, and Xia Changying reminded him that he had no chance to contact Bi Zhixing.

At this moment, Yu Fangzhi's rebellious face actually appeared in his mind, he yearned for this kind of reckless behavior, unlike him who acted with restraint.

Thinking of Yu Fangzhi, Yan Cijing uncontrollably wondered if there was a chance for the two of them to join forces, because he knew that Yu Fangzhi and him were actually on the same road, but he quickly dismissed this idea.

He needs help, but he doesn't need to know the language.

Walking absent-mindedly, Yan Cijing didn't notice the greetings from several examinees, but when he passed by a pharmacy, he could smell a sweet and astringent medicinal smell.

"The official wants to grab medicine?"

Yan Cijing didn't say a word, quietly looking at the new notice in black and white.

"Would you like to come in for a meeting, the official? If you want to grab any medicine, the medical officer can find it for you."

Yan Cijing nodded, raised his foot across the threshold, and entered the pharmacy.

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