Tanhualang

Zhao Heng was taken aback when he heard the words, and laughed out angrily: "Shen Jing, what are you talking about? You say you are bullying others by yourself?"

It was just getting dark, the twilight was dim, and under the bright moonlight, Zhao Heng's eyes showed a dangerous light, he raised his hand and twisted Shen Jing's chin, and said word by word: "The king has been in all these years, and no one has ever said that he is bullying others alone. ! Gu Ruo is really bullying others, and you are so rude and presumptuous! Confronting you face to face!"

Shen Jing looked into Zhao Heng's eyes full of anger, without flinching: "Your Highness did not bully me, but what about Mu Junhuai? In order to vent his personal anger, relying on the convenience of his position and power, he poured alcohol on his ministers. Can this be regarded as the work of a dignified gentleman? Your Highness has a noble status and a grand reputation. He is trusted by the king at the top and expected by the people at the bottom! But because he competed with a small courtier, he destroyed his identity! If someone with a heart knows about this disrespectful attitude, how will they slander and slander him behind the scenes?"

Xiao You saw the two of them quarreling in the street, wanted to move forward to pull them away but didn't dare, so he ran around anxiously: "Hey! Hey! Why did they start arguing in the street! How can people see me?" What to do?——Shen Jing, please don’t say a few words! Your Highness, don’t be as knowledgeable as him!”

"Shen Miao'an, Shen Miao'an! You really can speak eloquently!" Zhao Heng let go of Shen Jing with a flick of his hand, and the anger in his eyes became more intense, "You also know that the lonely position has high power? Gugui is the prince of the dynasty, concurrently named A first-rank general, leading one hundred thousand imperial troops, a glass of wine to Mu Junhuai, a small sixth-rank head of the household department, is also worthy of your scolding bully? How many people can't ask for this glass of wine!"

Shen Jing sneered: "Is it bullying others, Your Highness doesn't know?"

Zhao Heng was furious, strode back and forth twice, stopped in front of Shen Jing, nodded again and again: "Yes! You are right. Gu is bullying him, what do you do? You should explain it to Gu first, you What does it have to do with Mu Junhuai that you dare to contradict Gu to stand up for him?"

Standing quietly at the same spot, she calmly sneered: "Your Highness asked, and I will tell the truth. Mu Junhuai and I met each other before, and we fell in love with each other, and we became confidants. Later, our friendship grew deeper and deeper. As for parting ways. My Jieyuan identity was taken away, I was falsely accused and imprisoned, there was no way to sue, and my reputation was ruined. It was all because of him. In this way, does Your Highness understand clearly?"

After hearing this, Zhao Heng's face turned ashen with anger, and the corners of his lips trembled slightly. It took him a long time to say: "Okay, okay! Looking at your frank and open appearance, you really are unswerving until death, and your love is deep. In vain, I have been treating you with care, thinking that you cannot accept the love between men, and thinking that for a long time, water will form an abyss, and one day I will always be able to—always be able to! Who knows you!"

Zhao Heng took two deep breaths, calmed down his anger a bit, and then said coldly: "Who knows that you have been in a difficult situation. It turns out that you are not because you are jealous of the worldly rules, but because you miss your old lover who is both talented and beautiful, and you don't like loneliness."

He laughed at himself, and shook his head: "It's Mrs. Gu who thinks highly of herself and is self-righteous. I'm afraid that all the rude pestering of you in the past will make you bored in vain. From now on, Gu will never It's boring. I ask Mr. Shen to forgive me for all the things in the past!"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Heng didn't look at Shen Jing, turned around and strode away.

Xiao You chased forward two steps, then looked back at Shen Jing, and sighed: "Oh! Shen Jing, you!"

After finishing speaking, he stomped his feet, and hurriedly followed Zhao Heng with Wei Zheng.

Standing quietly at the corner of the street, watching Zhao Heng stride away.

In the long and long street, he was the only one left in an instant.The moonlight was like water, and the street in Tuzhao was lonely and deserted. After a long time, he moved slowly and walked back.

After Xi Wei moved out, Shen Jing stayed at home for more than ten days, still studying non-stop.

Originally, Xiao Yi ran to the quiet yard when he had free time, but he didn't show up in the past ten days.Even Xiaomeng noticed something strange: "Why haven't you seen Xiaoyou's butler come for a while?"

Shen Jing listened with a heavy heart, and had no choice but to do nothing: "I'm probably busy."

"Sir, will you not go to the palace anymore?"

"En." Shen Jing replied absently, "I won't go."

If he contradicted him like that that day, Zhao Heng would be considered generous if he was not convicted, so why would he bother to make fun of that?

I'm afraid Zhao Heng probably doesn't even want to see himself now.

"Then what will you do in the future, Mister? Just wait for the top prize, and become an official with a good reputation?"

Shen Jing said in a bad mood: "It's still beautiful. If you really hit it, you will really have a bad life in the future."

Outsiders know that they are Zhao Heng's people, but now they really offended Zhao Heng.There are no tiles on the head to shelter from the wind and rain, and I don't know how many wolves are waiting in the dark. After entering the court, I really don't know how many troubles are waiting for me.

During the period, Mu Junhuai came to look for Shen Jing, and did not enter the door, but stood at the door for a while, first thanked Shen Jing for helping him get into the carriage that day; then asked Shen Jing what happened after he left that day : "I heard that King Yu got into an argument with people in the street that day, wasn't it you?"

Shen Jing smiled: "Under the eaves of others, I dare not bow my head. Do you think I have the courage?"

"I don't worry if it's not you. I heard that King Yu is very defensive. But if offended, he won't let it go. You'd better be careful." Mu Junhuai smiled and said, "According to me Say, you may not have the guts. You usually seem to be quiet and silent. Sometimes you are more stubborn than anyone else. "

Listening to his words criticizing Zhao Heng, Shen Jing felt a little uncomfortable, and opened her mouth to defend: "Not all the rumors are credible. Although King Yu has a deep personality, he has a broad vision and a broad mind, and his speech and behavior are prudent. He has never made friends in court. , He is also very generous and caring for those around him, not the kind of person who cares about everything."

Mu Junhuai was a little surprised to hear him praise Zhao Heng so much, but he didn't say anything. He paused, and said earnestly: "Since you are full of praise for him, you must also get along well. That's good. In the future, you will be in the court. Official, if you can get one or two points of protection from him, you will not suffer. But you must change your previous temper, and when you get along with people in the court, you can be more cautious in your words and deeds. Don't act willfully."

"Thank you for reminding me. But I am not eighteen or nineteen years old, and I am no longer that frivolous and naive." After Shen Jing finished speaking, he was silent for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Mr. Mu should not say such things in the future. Let people hear me , causing misunderstanding in vain.”

Mu Junhuai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded in silence, "...I understand."

After speaking, she smiled and waved to Shen Jing: "It's going to rain again. You go in. I'll take my leave first."

It was so uneventful, and after another ten days, I will try to release the rankings, and I am quiet fifth.

Then came the imperial examination.

It was not until three or four days after the palace examination that Xiao You came to visit.

As soon as he entered the door, he handed Shen Jing a package, saying that he had made two clothes for him: "The list will be released in the future, and I may have to enter the palace to thank you. The first two clothes here are suitable for the time. They are dignified and generous." , not too eye-catching. Just take it as a congratulatory gift from me."

Shen Jing took it over, thanked her first, and then was taken aback: "Congratulatory gift? What does this mean?"

Then he came to his senses: "You went to inquire about the news? You still have to enter the palace to thank you. Could it be that you really won the number one prize?"

Xiao You said with a smile: "You think beautifully. But it's not far away. The top three, Tan Hua Lang. From now on, I will call you Shen Tan Hua."

"Are you sure?"

"I don't even look at who inquired about it. I'm not sure about the news, so you don't even have to believe the ones on the list."

Shen Jing listened and laughed: "Not bad."

Turning around, he told Xiaomeng: "Go and get some wine and vegetables. You stay and have a drink with me to celebrate."

Xiao You declined with a smile: "No. I'll talk about it after the list is released."

Shen Jing joked: "When the list is announced, how many people will line up to congratulate me, Tan Hua Lang, I'm afraid you won't be able to get in. Tonight is just right, so get drunk."

"It's really not tonight." Xiaoyou coughed, "I have to go back and wait for orders. Thanks to you, Your Highness has been very annoyed for a while. If I don't see anyone, I'm afraid he will give me a loose skin .”

Shen Jing heard the words, her smile froze immediately, she paused, and asked, "Your Highness... still angry?"

Hearing Xiaoyou's words meant something, I'm afraid Zhao Heng reprimanded him and forbade him to have any contact with him.

Xiao You sighed: "You are also really capable. It has been many years since I have been angry like this. The door of the study room is kicked to pieces, and I just made a new one yesterday to replace it."

After a moment of silence, he said: "You don't know. I am afraid that His Highness will do something that will damage my reputation for me. Then I will be to blame for my death."

Xiao You sighed again: "Looking back, I also understand. But others say it's fine. His Highness treats you differently from others. You just added fuel to the fire."

Shen Jing smiled wryly and supported his forehead: "I was also in a daze at the time."

"That's not true. I've known you for more than a year, and it's the first time I've seen you get angry. It's what people say. If you don't make a show, it's a blockbuster. You even came to His Highness. I really admire you." Xiao You smiled and patted He calmed his shoulders, smiled a few words, and persuaded a few more words, "You don't have to take it too seriously at the moment of the happy event, it will be fine after a while. After all, His Highness has been honored since he was a child. Although he doesn't show it on the face, he always has arrogance. Now that I have had a bad nose with you, I have to slow down for a while."

After saying goodbye, he left in a hurry.

Thanks to the little news, Shen Jing was very calm on the day the palace examination was announced.

When entering the palace and waiting for Chuanlu, all the Jinshi were trembling, but he was calm and calm, and the old god was there.

When the rankings were announced one by one, the number one scholar Yu Zhijing, the second place Lu Meng, and Tanhua Shenjing, as top-ranked scholars, were introduced to the hall to thank you.

This is the second time Shen Jing saw the emperor.

Above the main hall, covered by heavy curtains, the fragrance of incense was lingering in the air. The emperor sat on a high dragon seat, wearing a crown, and told them to be flat in a flat voice.

All the courtiers around stood there holding their breath, silently standing on the main hall, thinking silently, where is Zhao Heng standing, is he looking at him at this time?

Thinking of this, he became a little nervous.

Later, it will be the Jinshi court uniform bestowed by the Holy Majesty.

This year's royal court clothes are different from previous years: not only the number one scholar, but also the second place and Tanhua are all given red robes.The number one scholar has an extra white jade belt.

Shen Jing knelt down to thank the imperial gift, and listening to the dull and tired voice on the throne, said slowly: "Since I came to the throne, although I have been surrounded by all the nobles...there is still a shortage of talents in the court. Therefore, this year, the extra reward The jade belt of the number one scholar, the second place in the list, and the red robe of Tanhua, I hope to encourage all the talents in the world to enter the court in the future, share the worries of the king, and serve the people."

Then came the official.

After thanking him again, the court meeting dispersed, and the three guards in the head armor were surrounded by everyone to congratulate him, and they returned the greetings quietly.Earlier, a big eunuch brought several young eunuchs to invite him with a smile: "I invite the three Hanlins to come with me. After changing clothes, go to Qionglin banquet."

Several people immediately went to change clothes, and then went to the back garden, where the banquet was held.

A group of officials and other Jinshi were waiting at the banquet.

Shen Jing followed Yu Zhijing and Lu Meng into the open pavilion in the garden, and at a glance saw Zhao Heng who was sitting opposite him drinking tea and chatting with others, and his chest couldn't help but suffocate.

Seeing Zhao Heng raised his head and followed the crowd to look this way, Shen Jing hurriedly lowered her face to avoid his gaze.

He hadn't seen him for a month, and he didn't expect that when he saw Zhao Heng, he would be more nervous than the highness Xie En just now.