Standing up to the west wind and geese not returning

Yan Ci was helpless for a while, and was in a hurry to enter the palace to thank him for accepting the seal, so he could only cup his fists at the man and said, "Well, I'm sorry."

"The number one scholar is polite. The number one scholar is the reincarnation of Wenqu Tianguan. The young one served the number one scholar because of the merits of his ancestors. Please." The leader lifted the sedan chair courteously, and Yan Ci did not make any excuses.He stepped back and sat in.

Yan Ci hurried all the way to Wuyang Gate.Gathered the famous paper and presented it, and hurried all the way to the outside of the Golden Palace.

The top three accepted the seal as usual, but Su Ce and another person were already waiting outside the hall.The three of them greeted each other and waited for the eunuch to call before they entered the palace to listen to the seal.

By the time Yan Ci was ordered to patrol the streets with horses in front of the imperial street, it was already close to noon, and from morning till now, Yan Ci hadn't entered a single drop of water.

He was always afraid of horses.At this moment, wearing a palace flower and a red robe, riding a tall horse and being pushed forward by the crowd, I just feel sweat dripping down my back.

Can't wait to fall off the horse.He had to hold the rein tightly.Try not to look at the crowds on both sides.

Su Ce was half a step behind Yan Ci, riding his horse slowly, but his demeanor was very calm. Seeing Yan Ci's nervousness, he couldn't help whispering, "Brother Yan is feeling unwell?"

Sweat was dripping from Yan Ci's forehead, but he didn't dare to raise his hand to wipe the sweat. Hearing Su Ce's question, he could only say, "Brother Su, I'm sorry. Yan Ci can still persevere, just wait until we cross this street."

Su Ce smiled and said nothing, just straightened his body and sat on the horseback, reaching out his hand from time to time to say hello to the people around him.Win a voice.

Wait until the end of the street patrol.Yan Ci's back was already drenched with sweat. In the morning on the Golden Palace, the emperor granted him a mansion. At this moment, Yan Ci didn't care about the size of the mansion, he just wanted to go back and rest as soon as possible.At three o'clock in Xu time, the emperor also arranged a banquet in Qionglin.There is not much time for him to rest.

Yan Ci wandered around all the way, and finally found his mansion. When he got off his horse, a butler came out to lead the horse. The butler was 50 or [-] years old, and his beard and hair were already half white. The door was tied, so I hurried to help Yan Ci, "Master Zhuangyuan, what's wrong with you. I will help you into the house and have a rest."

"Trouble old man. The horse's back is so strong that I feel a little uncomfortable for a while." Yan Ci only leaned half of his body on the old man, only to feel that although the man was getting older, he was quite strong in walking.Yan Ci felt that it saved a lot of effort.

"The number one scholar, please don't beat this old slave. You can call me Ah Zhong. I was screened out when the Ministry of Internal Affairs was recruiting servants for the princes.

The emperor bestowed a mansion on behalf of the number one scholar.The adults of the Ministry of Internal Affairs arranged for me to come here.Unexpectedly, if you can't serve the princes, you will have the opportunity to serve the number one scholar.This is a blessing from God to the slave, the slave remembers it! "

Yan Ci only felt that the old man was loyal and kind, and for a moment his heart became more cordial, and he said in a low voice, "Uncle Zhong, do you know how to cook?"

The old man nodded again and again, "Yes, I will. Although it is not as good as the imperial cuisine in the palace, it still has the craftsmanship of ordinary restaurants."

At this moment, Yan Ci felt sharp pains in his stomach, so he could only smile miserably, "Then please trouble Uncle Zhong and prepare some porridge for me. I am very unhappy right now."

The loyal uncle supported Yan Ci to lie down on the big bed in the inner room, poured a cup of tea for Yan Ci, and said, "You rest first, the little one will go and prepare it for you."

After speaking, he bowed and performed the master-servant salute before turning around and going out.Yan Ci was tired, so he fell on the soft and fragrant quilt at this moment, and soon fell asleep.

Du Zijin was standing in front of the Zhuangyuan Mansion.Ah Jiu stood beside him, and said respectfully, "Master Yan just finished his street tour, and I'm afraid that other officials will come to give congratulatory gifts in a short time. There are so many people, it's not good to see it. It's better to leave now .With Uncle Zhong here, we won’t miss any news.”

Du Zijin nodded slightly, and said, "Lao Qi always thought that Uncle Zhong belonged to him, but in fact Uncle Zhong has always belonged to me. I didn't plan to use him at this time. It's just... alas. It's a troubled time. Except for him , people who are not on the bright side, no one can make me feel at ease."

Ah Jiu followed Du Zijin back. He had been with the crown prince for seven years, but Uncle Zhong had followed him for 11 years. It's more than enough, unless Qiye finds out about the jade carving one day, and he can do it himself, otherwise Young Master Yan will not be forced to die."

Du Zijin was silent, stepped on the neatly laid bluestone bricks with his exquisitely crafted Xiangyun boots, and suddenly asked, "I handed the jade carving to Yan Ci that day, and you seem to have something to say."

The master and the servant turned around the corner, the spring was in full bloom in March, and the trees on both sides were luxuriant. Ah Jiu secretly looked at his master, and seeing that Du Zijin seemed to be in a good mood, he couldn't help but ask, "Master, are you happy today?"

Du Zijin suddenly stopped and said, "How can you see that?"

Ah Jiu scratched his head and said, "Master has a smile on his lips."

Du Zijin raised his hand and touched the corner of his mouth, and said, "You haven't told me what you want to say that day."

The two masters and servants walked unhurriedly under the spring willows on the long street. The image of the spring light was the broken lake water, spread out on the flat road, dazzling and bright.

Ah Jiu stepped on the mottled tree shadows and said, "The crown prince put the treasure on Mr. Yan's body. I think Qiye really didn't think of it for a while, but the jade carving was made of the first-class ice jade carving of Nanxi Kingdom." It is so precious. But it is also extremely cold, extremely ingenious. If..."

"If he hadn't worn the jade carving on his body, in case he lost it, the [-] soldiers and horses of Saiwaiye Hehe would have nothing to command. If he carried the jade carving with him for a long time, it would hurt his heart and lungs. And once he After death, I worked so hard to accept him as a pawn. It was a waste of effort. Are you worried about this?" Du Zijin said unhurriedly what Ah Jiu was thinking.

Ah Jiu said, "My master is smart. Ah Jiu can guess everything I think."

Du Zijin smiled and said, "Then today, you should try to guess and see what the master thinks. After seven years with me, I will also see if you have made progress."

"I usually carry the jade carving because I have martial arts. But on the day of Fuyun Peak, the villain has already experienced it, and Mr. Yan really has no internal strength. If..."

Ah Jiu stopped suddenly, stared at Du Zijin with wide eyes, and said for a long time, "Master, you must be?"

Du Zijin nodded with a smile. "That's right. I'm afraid that the queen mother will never step out of the harem again in her entire life. So although she was kind to Jiye, the leader of the Hehe tribe, she has no chance to ask Jiye back for this favor in person. up.

Back then, there were only two keepsakes left by Zhien, one was the Tuanyue Jade Carving, and the other was the Jade Blood Golden Elixir.

If you take this elixir, you can become the people of their Yahe tribe.It can resist the cold of jade carving, but I, the dignified prince of a country, I will never take that elixir. "

"That's why the master asked Mr. Yan to take the elixir and handed over the jade carving to him. If the jade carving is lost..."

Du Zijin smiled triumphantly, "If the jade carving is lost, Yan Ci will definitely feel guilty towards me. He has taken the Jade Blood Golden Elixir, and as long as he has half a bowl of blood, he will naturally listen to his orders after the examination.

If the jade carving is not lost, firstly, it can confuse the eyes and ears of the old seventh, and secondly, Yan Ci will be grateful for my solemn affection for him.

With Yuxue Golden Pill in his body, I will definitely use his pawn.Only I can take his life.When I don't want him, he can only live well. "

Ah Jiu listened silently. He had seen his master make countless choices, but he was shocked every time. His master was the person he admired the most.

But also the most ruthless person he had ever met.However, even if it is used by him.What a blessing.At least, not everyone is qualified to be his master's pawn.

Ah Jiu was silent, but suddenly remembered something, and couldn't help saying, "When is the master..."

what time.I don't even know myself.Then Yan Ci swallowed the only one in the world, the incomparably precious Jade Blood Golden Pill.

Du Zijin walked calmly, with a romantic demeanor, and said, "When was the first time you saw Yan Ci?"

"It turns out that the master led Ah Jiuye to explore the Wenqu Tower that night, and he had already fed the golden pill to Mr. Yan."

Du Zijin said with a smile, "That day happened to coincide with his fever. It saved me a lot of trouble. It's just that in Xiaolin yesterday, the soul-exciting powder you used seemed to have damaged his body, so don't use it again in the future." .I just wanted him to owe me a favor. Just try not to hurt him."

Ah Jiu cupped her fists and said, "Yes! I understand."

Yan Ci was woken up by Uncle Zhong, with a bowl of clear porridge and two dishes of side dishes, Yan Ci got up to clean his hands, and drank the bowl of porridge first.

After eating two more mouthfuls of food, he said, "Thanks to Uncle Lao Zhong's hard work, I am finally alive now."

Before Uncle Zhong came to answer, there were people chatting lively outside the door. Uncle Zhong hurriedly lifted the curtain to look, and saw rolls, big and small, and gift boxes piled up at the door. This is Mr. Chaozhong They came to send congratulatory gifts, Zhong Bo called Yan Ci, and the two socialized and exchanged greetings, and they didn't stop until the sky was about to fall.

After the two of them arranged the list of gifts and items neatly, Yan Ci changed his clothes and rushed to the palace.

The Qionglin banquet was placed in the Hall of Heroes, and the feast was for the emperor's disciples.The feast is the world's number one literary talent.

Yan Ci was still wearing the autumn goose-patterned robe that Su Ce had given him, and the silver-white brocade dark pattern, which made Yan Ci more and more like a crown jade.

The manner is rich and handsome.He was gentle by nature, he was sitting at the head of the emperor at the moment, and he was the number one scholar, so after the emperor left the table, everyone took turns to toast Yan Ci.

The fragrance of clothes and shadows on the temples.Peacefulness.The ten-year cold window is exchanged for the rest of my life to be rich and prosperous.

Yan Ci took a sip of wine.He just felt a burning pain in his chest. He was either tired or drinking recently, so he always felt more uncomfortable than usual.Yan Ci just thought it was because he drank too much jade liquid and fine wine today.I just wanted to find a place to rest.

After Yan Ci confessed his crime to everyone, he left the Hall of Heroes alone.