Lin Xuan of the Red Chamber

When he was in Jiangnan, Lin Xuan guessed that Li Hong's identity would not be simple, and he could understand why Li Hong concealed his identity and made friends with him.But knowing it is one thing, and being angry about it is another.

In the final analysis, Lin Xuan was by no means that kind of magnanimous. All along, he knew Li Hong's identity clearly, but he didn't know the origin of the other party.Now it is rare to seize such an opportunity to make Li Hong make a fool of himself, and he is very happy.

"Your Majesty, please sit down. The actor named Jiang Yuhan's singing is still very good, not worse than some famous actors in Jiangnan." Lin Xuan smiled and asked Li Hong to sit down. Said: "I think the son will be in Beijing all year round, and he should not have heard the operas sung by some famous actors in the south of the Yangtze River. Why don't you ask the son to listen to the operas sung by famous actors in the south of the Yangtze River when you are free? I believe it is absolutely the same as what you heard in Beijing." A different taste."

Hearing what Lin Xuan said meant something, Li Hong sighed helplessly in his heart, he knew that Lin Xuan would definitely hold on to the fact that he concealed his identity.Look, it's not the case now. There are guns and sticks in these words, so people don't know how to answer them.

Jia Lian on the side has become a little reserved since Li Hong came up. Li Hong is the son of King Qin and the future prince. Lin Xuan can chat with Li Hong without any scruples because he has an elder father.But he couldn't do this anymore, the Jia family had long been in decline in the capital, even if he didn't mention this, how could he have the face to face this kind of prince and grandson with his embarrassing position in the Jia family.

As for Jia Baoyu, although he also knew that the prince Longsun could not easily offend him, he had a good relationship with the King of Beijing, and after facing these people for a long time, he didn't feel anything. The petted character has a naive and innocent temperament. Seeing the strange atmosphere between Lin Xuan and Li Hong at this time, he couldn't help but ask with some doubts: "Have Cousin Lin and Shizi known each other for a long time?"

Looking at Jia Baoyu who was full of curiosity, Lin Xuan's eyes flickered, and he replied with a smile: "It's just a relationship between two sides."

However, Li Hong shook the folding fan in his hand, and smiled faintly: "Brother Lin has lived in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time, and I have always been in the capital. It is not easy to have a relationship between the two sides. It can be seen that you and I are very close."

Hearing what Li Hong said, Lin Xuan pursed his lips and smiled, and remained silent, but he didn't know whether to cry or laugh.When he was in the south of the Yangtze River, during the few days he spent with Li Hong, Lin Xuan could guess that Li Hong's identity was not simple. Just by looking at his demeanor and profound knowledge, he couldn't be cultivated by a small family. of.If it wasn't for the great age difference between Li Hong and the present-day adult princes, Lin Xuan even thought that Li Hong might be the present-day princes.

Although he had known for a long time that Li Hong's identity would not be simple, but after learning that Li Hong was the son of Prince Qin, for some reason, Lin Xuan felt a faint sense of loss in his heart.

Lin Xuan fell silent strangely, Li Hong seemed to understand what Lin Xuan was thinking, but he opened his mouth, but didn't say much.What else can I say, in fact, everyone understands that the moment Li Hong's identity is exposed, the two of them will never return to the past, and the time in Jiangnan is destined to only remain in memory.

It was a good scene, but because of Li Hong's sudden appearance, it seemed to have lost its flavor. Lin Xuan originally wanted to invite Jiang Yuhan to his mansion, but the moment he saw Li Hong again, it faded away.

Old friends reunited, bosom friends reunited, but neither of them felt any joy, they just felt a little heavy in their hearts, and they couldn't tell what it was like.

After bidding farewell to Lin Xuan and others, Li Hong didn't have any intention of playing outside anymore, and went straight back to Chengwang's mansion, after sending out all the maids in the house.Li Hong sat in front of the window and looked at a small jade pendant in his hand in a daze. It was a very ordinary jade pendant, which could be seen from the quality of the jade.

Logically speaking, such an ordinary small jade pendant should not be appreciated at all by Li Hong's status, let alone carry it close to his body.But sometimes things are so wonderful, such a small jade pendant is not only kept by Li Hong close to him and cherished, but also regarded as a treasure by Lin Xuan, who even gave it to Li Hong as a parting gift.

Sometimes people's feelings are very strange. Li Hong and Lin Xuan met in the south of the Yangtze River. They only got along for a few days, but they hit it off immediately and talked very happily.Li Hong gave Lin Xuan his most precious personal jade pendant, and Lin Xuan's return gift was this jade pendant, which had a special meaning to him.

Lin Xuan also thought about it later, why he would give something of great significance to him to someone who has only been with him for a few days.But he never got an answer, maybe it was because of loneliness, maybe it was fate, or maybe it was rare for him to meet someone who really understood him.

This may be true for Lin Xuan, but for Li Hong, the reason may be similar.His biological mother died early, his father didn't like it, and coupled with his status as the eldest son, the people around him were either out of awe or with ulterior motives.Li Hong has no shortage of loyal subordinates and obedient servants, but Li Hong has none of them who can get along with each other normally.

That's why those days with Lin Xuan left a deep impression on Li Hong's memory.Lin Xuan didn't know his identity, and could get along with him like an ordinary person, without calculating or being careful, Li Hong was rarely relaxed in those few days.

I'm afraid that after Lin Xuan knows his identity, the relationship between the two will change.

Just like now, it's not just Lin Xuan who has concerns and dare not associate with him like before, but why not himself?Regarding these, although Li Hong didn't have any sad emotions, some feelings of loss were unavoidable. After all, the time in Jiangnan still left deep traces in his heart.

Looking at the jade pendant in his hand, Li Hong sighed deeply, after all, he could no longer be the same as before.

Just when Li Hong felt melancholy, Lin Xuan quickly let go of it. After all, he was different from Li Hong.For Li Hong, Lin Xuan is his rare confidant, even his only friend.But to Lin Xuan, Li Hong was just one of his many friends. Even if some things made this friend a little special, the importance was not as important as the only one.

Since listening to the opera in Liyuan that day, Lin Xuan stayed at home and did not go out again. How much of this was because of the upcoming palace examination and how much was because of Li Hong is unknown.

In short, no matter what the reason is, the day of the palace exam has quietly arrived amidst the exam preparations of all the candidates.

The Palace Examination, also known as the Court Examination, was held on the first day of March in the previous dynasty, but since the beginning of this dynasty, it was changed to the first day of November by the Emperor Taizu. The test date is up.

The Palace Examination is the last level of the ancient imperial examinations. It is the highest-level examination in the entire country. It not only attracts the attention of the civil and military people of the Manchu Dynasty, but also the people of the world. .

The imperial examination is only held every three years, and no more than a hundred people are selected. The examination process is extremely solemn, and it is held on the Jinluan Hall in the Forbidden City. .

The day before the palace examination, the officials of the Ministry of Rituals began to arrange everything, placing the test papers, arranging the candidates' seats, and preparing pens, inks, papers and inkstones. All of this required their own hands, because any mistakes in the palace examination were unacceptable to them.

When the day of the palace examination came, Lin Xuan got up early, and was arranged by the officials of the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the official appointment together with other candidates.

Although Lin Xuan's father is an elder of the cabinet, he can enter the palace directly without waiting outside the palace gate, but the palace examination is extremely solemn, and all procedures must be strictly followed by etiquette.So Lin Xuan could only get up early in the morning, before dawn, he waited silently outside the palace gate for the emperor's summons with the other princes.

Although it was already November, and it was still dark, and it was the time when the wind was howling, all the candidates waiting in line outside the palace looked excited, as if they could not feel the cold at all.

Presumably, if the environment did not allow it, these people would have started talking in low voices long ago.But it's no wonder, ten years of studying hard in the cold window, isn't it for the title of the current gold list.After a series of brutal and inhuman exams, the candidates were finally able to stand outside the palace gate of the Forbidden City. I am afraid that only you can know how much bitterness and pain you have experienced.

And different from the previous exams, the palace exam this time basically won't win people. As long as you don't make mistakes or be stupid, the rest is just a matter of ranking.

To put it bluntly, the palace examination is a process of selecting the best from the best. Generally speaking, if there are no outstanding articles, the ranking will be based on the ranking of the general examination.Of course, if you have the ability to let the emperor appreciate you at a glance, then it is very easy for you to win the number one scholar.

Whether it is the second generation of officials like Lin Xuan, or the children of poor families, they are all very solemn at the moment, they just stand there quietly.Watching the officials from the Ministry of Rites who led them here go through all the necessary procedures for entering the palace, watching the majestic gate of the Forbidden City slowly open in front of them...

Lin Xuan followed all the high-spirited scholars along the official corridor and passed the wide square with white jade steps.According to the prior arrangement, the scholars were divided into left and right columns. Since ancient times, the left is the most respected. Lin Xuan is the No.3 in the test. At this time, he is naturally arranged in the second column from the left. The order of entering the palace is So is the seat arranged in the palace test.

Lin Xuan had visited the Forbidden City in his previous life, but the Forbidden City at that time was no longer as majestic as it is now, and anyone can enter and exit at will.

Today, walking in the Forbidden City again, Lin Xuan can truly feel the majesty and solemnity.This sense of majesty and solemnity is not due to the grandeur of these buildings, but more because of the guards, officials, maids, and eunuchs in the palace. invisible pressure.

Today's majesty is sitting under the high dragon chair, looking at the many scholars below, what is revealed in his eyes is the aloofness that belongs only to the emperor.

According to the rules, the new imperial examinations should not be looked at casually, but Lin Xuan still glanced upwards without any trace, for he has been famous for a long time for the current emperor.

Although the current emperor is in his fifties, he is well maintained. He looks only in his early forties, with a majestic face and piercing eyes. It is obvious that this emperor was a rare handsome man when he was young.

Lin Xuan suddenly thought of Li Hong. Although he is the emperor's grandson, Li Hong's appearance is rarely similar to that of the current emperor. The son of King Qin.