Toad Palace folds the laurel horse from the reins
The Annunciation Officer spread out the red document with the official seal, but did not hand it over to Qi Yan.
Seeing Qi Yan's haggard and extremely young face, an old man must have waited anxiously, so he reminded him with a smile, "Master Huiyuan, hurry up and seal Xi Qian'er."
Qi Yan slapped his forehead, turned around and walked three steps, then turned around and bowed in a salute: "Brother Guancha, wait a moment."
The crowd burst into laughter, and everyone had a friendly smile on their faces, fully understanding Qi Yan's mood.
But at the moment of turning around again, the smile on Qi Yan's face disappeared completely, which was incompatible with the smiling crowd behind him.
Back in the bedroom, she deliberately took out two taels of silver and two hanging copper plates, and when she stepped out of the main room, a happy smile appeared on her face again.
He walked quickly to the Annunciation Officer, offered the reward money and said apologetically: "I'm really sorry, I'm rude to the students who didn't know the rules for the first time here. I'm sorry to bother the officer to send Big Brother this trip, please have a cup of summer tea."
The Annunciation Officer smiled and put the silver in his arms before handing over the document.
Qi Yan first reached out and retracted her hand subconsciously, and rubbed a few random hands on the front of her clothes before taking the big red document.
The Annunciation Officer folded his fists: "Please prepare well, Mr. Huiyuan. On the fifth day of next month, a chariot will come to take you to the palace to take the palace test. If you have time, Mr. Huiyuan can go to the examination institute to ask about the rules of the palace test."
"Many thanks to Guanchao's brother for the point, I won't send it far away."
"Master Huiyuan, please stay, and the little one has to go to the next house to announce the good news."
Qi Yantian performed this performance seamlessly, thanked the crowd for watching, and returned to the house to put the big red document in front of Xiaodie's bowl of vegetarian food: "Sister, it's almost time."
Since Qi Yan got Hui Yuan, this small courtyard on the outskirts of the city has never been quiet again.
Every day, all kinds of people come to visit with all kinds of names.
Overnight, Qi Yan inexplicably appeared countless fellow villagers, classmates and old friends.
While she greeted and sent hypocritically, she waited patiently.
There are still ten days before the entrance exam, and the big fish finally came to the door.
Xie An took the double soft sedan chair and led the two teams of family members who were carrying the load and carrying the basket.
Qi Yan bowed and returned a salute: "Brother Yuanshan is coming to the Pengbishenghui in the cold house. If the elder brother does not give up, please go inside and drink a cup of rough tea, so that the younger brother can show the friendship of the landlord."
Xie An laughed heartily, raised his hand and carried the gift to the Westinghouse in an orderly manner: "Brother Xian is so polite, please."
"Brother Yuanshan, please."
Gifts soon filled the Westinghouse and the woodshed, and the rest had to be parked in the yard.
Xie An looked at Qi Yan's bedroom for a week: "Xiandi has been living here since he entered Beijing?"
Qi Yan nodded: "The emperor has an inch of land and an inch of gold. It is a blessing to be able to rent such a quiet yard. To be honest, if it wasn't for the support of Brother Yuanshan last time, Qi Yan would even take the money given to the good news official. Not going out."
A trace of guilt flashed on Xie An's face: "It's all because of the ignorant brother who made the wise brother wronged." His expression was sincere and sincere, as if he really felt guilty.
"I happen to have a small courtyard with three entrances in my name. It is located in a quiet place. There are all servants in the courtyard. It was originally reserved for entertaining distant guests who like quiet. Just give it to my brother."
Qi Yan waved his hands again and again: "Brother Yuanshan is absolutely impossible, a gentleman does not win people's love. If I live in, how will Brother Yuanshan entertain guests from afar?"
"Hey, my brother doesn't know anything about my house. My house was just expanded last year. A few independent courtyards were built later to accommodate guests. Besides, my brother's status is not what it used to be now. Seeing that Brother Xian lives in such a poor place, don't you have to refuse?"
Xie An's remarks put his attitude very low, and ordinary people would have been grateful.
Qi Yan sneered in her heart, showing a flattered expression of gratitude: "Brother Yuanshan has repeatedly subsidized Qi Yan for nothing in return. If my brother needs it in the future, I hope to speak up."
"Before noon, I happened to bring my family. It's better for my virtuous brother to pack up and move in today."
"Respect is worse than obedience."
Xie An stayed in Qi Yan's new house for dinner, and left the house deed together with the deeds of the family's maids to Qi Yan.
Gongyanghuai once instructed Qi Yan that if a stranger visits, no matter what the excuse is, don't accept it. He was worried that Qi Yan, who was from a poor family, would accidentally get involved in a faction dispute, and he even hoped that Qi Yan could be a good official with a clean net worth.
But every wave of guests in the past few days brought gifts, whether it was famous paintings and ancient books, or gold and silver treasures; she even accepted the servants of the mansion.
With a rotten heart beating in this lingering body, are you still afraid of stains
White and flawless white jade is good, but if you don't have a handle on others, how can you "use" yourself with peace of mind
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On the morning of the fifth day of the sixth lunar month, Qi Yan entered the palace with three hundred other students to participate in the palace examination.
Nangong Jingnv also dressed neatly, holding a long and narrow brocade box to find her sister Nangong Shunv.
Nangong Shunv was burning incense and playing the qin in the Huxin Pavilion. Nangong Jingnv sent the following palace servants to hold the brocade box alone, and slowed down and walked towards the Huxin Pavilion.
Nangong Jingnv's piano skills are also top-notch in the entire capital, but she has never played in front of others, so few people know about it except for her close sisters since childhood.
Nangong Jingnv stood quietly behind Nangong Shunv, listening with fascination.
At the end of the song, Nangong Shu Nu's straight and slender waist quietly looked into the distance.
Seeing this scene, Nangong Jingnu felt a little sad.
"Second sister."
Nangong Shunv slowly turned her head, put away her sad face and said with a smile, "When did you come? Why haven't you heard the news?"
"I just arrived too, second sister, your piano is really good~ Look, the fish in the lake are all around."
Nangong Mistress smiled: "It's just some skillful craftsmanship. Maybe these fish were attracted by the appearance of Princess Zhen Zhen?"
Nangong Jingnu's pretty face flushed, and she said angrily, "Second sister!"
Nangong Shun smiled and pulled her sister to sit next to her: "What are you holding in your arms?"
"Ah! Second sister, let's go to the study."
When she came to the study, Nangong Jingnu screened her back, smiled sweetly at Nangong Shunv, and said mysteriously, "Second sister's birthday will be in a few days. I have a gift for you~"
The scroll was slowly unrolled, and Nangong Shun's breathing stagnated: "This is...?"
Nangong Jingnu was very satisfied: she knew that the shepherd layman and her second sister must have known each other, and this gift was the right one!
"How did you get this word?"
"I asked for it from my father."
Nangong Shu's eyes dimmed, but she said sincerely, "Thank you, I like it very much."
Nangong Jingnu took her sister's hand, her dark eyes filled with worry: "Second sister, do you have something on your mind?"
Nangong Shunv first shook her head, then let out a shallow sigh, and murmured, "Sometimes, my sister really envy those birds in the forest..."
Nangong Shunv is seventeen years old this year, and she has a hunch that the royal father will soon propose a marriage for her, and now she is even more distressed when she sees this word that makes her fascinated.
She is not Nangong Jingnu and has no right to choose and say "no".
Nangong Jingnv bit her lower lip and grabbed the cold hand of Nangong Shunv: "Second sister, let's go out of the palace! I heard that there will be a palace test in the afternoon and there will be a horse-riding parade of the top three, and then go to the Dengke building to write a poem. It's lively!"
Nangong Shu Nu's eyes flashed, and hesitantly said, "But..."
"You don't have to worry about the royal father's place. There is a Qionglin banquet in the evening, and we won't be able to take care of us; I will go back to the outer palace with you when I order it."
The two sisters first went to the Princess Mansion and changed into men's clothes. The main road in the capital was crowded with people, but there were no carriages, horses and sedan chairs.
Because in another hour or two, the top three students named on the Golden List will start from the palace and go through this path until they reach the Dengke Building in the south of the city to write poems.
Nangong Jingnu held her sister's hand and squeezed through the crowd with difficulty. As early as a month ago, all the teahouses and restaurants on this street could see that the seats on the street had been booked.
Nangong Shunv hugged her sister's hand tightly with one hand on her chest and walked with difficulty.
Nangong Jingnu was a little annoyed. She wanted to use the opportunity of leaving the palace to let her sister put down her worries; she never expected such a scene.
Lu Zhongxing and several friends were sitting in the private room with the best view. He was convinced that with his brother's talent, he would be able to rank among the top three.
Suddenly, he saw two familiar figures in the crowd, and in shock, he grabbed the railing and leaned out halfway.
A man dressed as a scholar quickly grabbed his collar: "Brother Lu, slow down!"
Lu Zhongxing didn't care at all, he leaned out and shouted loudly, "Jing'er!"
Nangong Jingnu raised her head and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Zhonghang!"
"Jing'er don't move, I'll go down and pick you up!"
"it is good!"
Lu Zhongxing turned around and bowed his hands to the remaining few, and said apologetically, "Several, I'm sorry. Please avoid them."
"Brother Lu, what does this mean?"
Another person also said: "Avoid? Brother Lu, is this serious? Everyone here has a reputation. Who can afford the word 'avoid'?"
"Avoiding sin" is a law of the Wei Kingdom. However, today is the day of the third-class parade, and Beijing officials above the third rank in the DPRK will not appear on the street for the convenience of the people.
Seeing the displeased faces of several friends, Lu Zhongxing sighed helplessly and hooked his fingers: "Bend over here."
…
Lu Zhongxing got out of the teahouse and squeezed out the crowd, and made a gesture of invitation to Sister Nangong: "I've booked the private room on the second floor, come with me upstairs."
Entering the private room, Nangong Jingnu straightened the crooked little crown and shook the wrinkled silk gown, frowning slightly: "I didn't expect there were so many people."
Lu Zhongxing smiled and comforted a few words. He called the little two to set the table and ordered some refreshments for the two princesses. Then he gave up the two positions with the best sight and accompanies the last seat.
With the resounding sound of gongs and drums, the crowd downstairs rioted: "Come on! Come on!"
It was the first time Nangong Jingnu had seen this scene, and she stood up excitedly: "Second sister, look!"
Nangong Shunv pulled Nangong Jingnv's hand and pulled the person from the railing to her side. The two sisters stood side by side and looked at the other side of the road...