Thinking of this, Prince Duan Lin Xinjue quickly followed the footsteps of the Holy Lord Lin Mubai. Then, he felt that he should do something to relieve his father's worries.
However, today is Pingyang's birthday banquet, so discussing government affairs here would spoil the scenery a bit.
Duan Wang Lin Xinjue understood this very well, so he suppressed his thoughts, but the smile at the corner of his mouth grew stronger and stronger.
…
No one deliberately discussed what happened between Fang Zhengyi and Pingyang in the attic, because with the arrival of the Holy Lord Lin Mubai, Pingyang's birthday banquet also officially began.
Prince Lin Tianrong came over in person to invite Chi Guyan to join him in the throne. However, Chi Guyan just replied lightly that there is a distinction between kings and ministers, and sat down next to Fang Zhengyi.
Seeing such a scene, there was no change in the eyes of the Holy Master Lin Mubai.
Obviously the default.
Prince Lin Tianrong was not too surprised. He just said a few words that it was Pingyang's birthday and that you and Pingyang had been sisters since childhood, and then sat down next to the sage Lin Mubai.
Seeing this, Fang Zhengzheng finally understood why Chi Guyan chose to enter Tiandao Pavilion a year ago. The affairs in the court were really full of intrigues.
Even a small matter of seating has various considerations.
Fang Zhengzheng felt that he should not be an official, or that he did not want to be an official, not because he was afraid of not being able to fight, but because he felt too tired.
If you have to choose...
He will definitely choose to be a sinecure.
"Come, I will take advantage of Pingyang's birthday to drink with you all today!" Under the leadership of the Holy Lord Lin Mubai, the courtiers and the children of the aristocratic families also raised their glasses to celebrate Pingyang's birthday.
After three rounds of drinking, some children from aristocratic families were ready to take action and began to propose some poetry reciting and dialogue programs to add to the fun.
After all, being able to show off your talents in front of the Holy Master Lin Mubai is a rare opportunity.
After the founding of the Daxia Dynasty, it took the "Dao Canon" as its foundation and controlled the way of all things. It can be seen that the literary style in the country is becoming more and more prosperous. After seeing the talents of these young talents, the Holy Master Lin Mubai would not object.
Then, some disciples from aristocratic families threw out poems or pairs.
Fang Zhengzheng was disdainful of this. He always felt that poetry writing was too unskilled for this kind of thing. Especially for pairs, he estimated that just copying some classic absolutes could scare these people to the ground.
Therefore, he focused more on Chi Guyan.
Today, Chi Guyan is as stunning as ever, with her jade-like skin exuding a faint brilliance. There is also a faint warm fragrance exuding from the body.
but…
These are not areas where the attractor is upright.
Fang Zhengzheng's eyes were now on Chi Guyan's hands, which were slender and white hands, very clean. They also held a three-legged wine glass made of sterling silver.
Chi Guyan is drinking.
The most important thing was that Chi Guyan drank quickly, pouring one cup after another into his mouth and couldn't stop at all.
Fang Zhengzheng had a smile on his face.
He had never seen Chi Guyan drink before, at least Chi Guyan didn't drink at the banquet at Shenhou Mansion last time. He didn't know why Chi Guyan drank today.
But that's not important; what's important is. He had decided to wait until Chi Guyan's face turned red from drinking and he was so drunk that he couldn't stand still, and he would immediately take advantage of others' danger and issue a challenge on the spot.
At that time, in front of so many people, Chi Guyan should be embarrassed to refuse
Although it is a bit shameless, he can do it in front of the Holy Lord Lin Mubai, the current Crown Prince, Prince Duan, and all the princes. In front of all the civil and military officials and the disciples of the aristocratic family, Chi Guyan was beaten to the ground
Thinking about it makes me a little excited.
So, he started waiting...
Wait until Chi Guyan drank more than 20 glasses. Fang Zhengzheng still didn't wait until Chi Guyan showed a hint of drunkenness. There wasn't even a trace of rosiness on Chi Guyan's stunning face, which was still as crystal clear as white jade.
Fang Zhengzheng was very disappointed.
As a woman, should she be able to drink so well? Don't give men any chance at all
Chi Guyan seemed to have noticed the strange expression on Fang Zhengzheng's face at this time, and there was a faint flash of light in his star-like eyes.
"Want to compare?"
"I never drink!" Fang Zhengzheng calmly pushed the half-drunk glass aside. Then, he poured himself a cup of tea.
He always remembers a wise saying, never drink with a woman at the wine table.
Especially don't fight with a drinking woman, because such a woman can often drink a whole table of people down.
Then, Fang Zhengzheng thought of Chi Guyan's origin, the Northern Desert God's Mansion, where was that place
A family of iron-blooded warriors.
A woman who grew up in a family of iron-blooded military warriors...
All right.
Fang Zhengzheng suddenly felt that he was still a little too naive. Since Chi Guyan drank alcohol, it was definitely impossible to get drunk.
Several courtiers and children of aristocratic families sitting next to the two people immediately rolled their eyes after hearing Fang Zhengzheng's words. Fang Zhengzheng had been drinking from the beginning of the banquet to now, and now he can say so calmly that I have never Drinking
Who believes it
Just when I was thinking about this.
Chi Guyan spoke again: "Well, not drinking is not a bad thing."
The faces of several courtiers and disciples of aristocratic families instantly felt as if they had been slapped twice. Chi Guyan actually believed it
The scene at the table between Fang Zhengyi and Chi Guyan naturally fell into the eyes of Duan Wang Lin Xinjue.
From the beginning to the end, he was paying attention to Fang Zhengzheng's actions, especially when the disciples of the aristocratic family proposed a competition of poetry recitation, his eyes almost never left Fang Zhengzheng.
However, Fang Zhengzheng was too calm, as if he couldn't hear the sounds coming from his ears at all.
"It turns out that the weakness is here!" Duan Wang Lin Xinjue's eyes flashed with light.
His mind has always been on this imperial examination, but after contacting Han Changfeng, he also learned about the situation of the Chinese language examination in Xinhe Prefecture last time.
Fang Zhengzheng's literary test was very good.
Whether it is the meaning of the Tao Te Ching, or marching formation, or even the recitation of the "Tao Canon" can be done word for word.
At this point, even Han Changfeng had to admit that it was basically impossible to defeat Fang Zhengzheng in the literary test of the North Korean Examination, unless he bribed all the invigilators at once.
But the risk of doing this is too great, for the sake of integrity. Han Changfeng would not take this risk, and King Duan would not take this risk either.
So…
The best way is to play tricks on the questions and find Fang Zhengzheng's weak points. Then, increase the proportion and score of this question.
In that case, no matter how excellent Fang Zhengzheng was in answering questions in other areas, he would not be able to get into the top list of the literary test.
"Being born as a commoner in a mountain village... naturally, it is impossible to have the leisure to recite poems and write poems! Even if you want to..., no one will fight with him?" The more Duan Wang Lin Xinjue thought about it, the more he felt that this matter was very reliable.
But at this moment, a young man from an aristocratic family wearing green brocade clothing had already walked up to Fang Zhengyi.
"I heard that Mr. Fang ranked first in both the literary and martial arts exams in the Xinhe Mansion examination. I'm here today to ask Mr. Fang for some advice!" As he was talking, the young man in green brocade clothes was about to speak. Get it right.
Seeing this scene, the other children of the aristocratic families were all waiting for Fang Zhengzheng to show off and laugh.
Fang Zhengzheng was counting how many glasses of wine Chi Guyan had drank at this time, and he was weighing her drinking capacity in his mind. How could he have time to fight with these children of the aristocratic family
He waved his hand directly.
"No time!"
This sounds like an elder expelling a naughty child.
The expression on the face of the young man in green brocade clothes naturally changed. He came here just to show off his talent honestly, so how could he just give up
Just when I was about to speak.
A voice was uploaded from the main position.
"It is said that Tian Muyu, the second son of the Tian family, is known as the 'master of pairing' in Yanjing City. Just now, I heard Mr. Muyu's words and I was able to make a pair. I also want to ask Mr. Muyu for advice?"
Tian Muyu, who was wearing green brocade clothes, turned around and saw that the person who spoke was none other than Duan Wang Lin Xinjue.
The whole person suddenly felt bad.
Duel with King Duan
Do you dare to win
Of course Tian Muyu didn't dare, but he couldn't refuse, so he could only bite the bullet and salute Prince Duan Lin Xinjue again.
"Since His Royal Highness Duan Wang is so elegant, Mu Yu should join in the fun with His Highness!"
Such a scene naturally fell into the eyes of everyone.
The courtiers and disciples of the aristocratic families who were all seated here suddenly felt huge waves in their hearts.
Duan Wang Lin Xinjue was obviously trying to escape for Fang Zhengzheng, or in other words, he was deliberately protecting Fang Zhengzheng.
But. What's the reason for this
No one understands.
However, a lot of speculation is inevitable.
For example: Is Fang Zhengzheng a member of King Duan? Or maybe King Duan intended to disturb Fang Zhengzheng, so. Deliberately saving Fang Zhengzheng's face in front of the Holy Lord Lin Mubai
Some people are even guessing whether King Duan wants to use Fang Zhengzheng's relationship with Chi Guyan to draw Chi Guyan to his side
The Holy Master Lin Mubai didn't say much.
But Prince Lin Tianrong's eyes flashed with light. After all, Fang Zhengzheng was too sensitive now to anything related to Fang Zhengzheng. Nothing is as simple as it seems.
…
Next, Tian Muyu's end will naturally be bleak.
When King Duan played three pairs in a row, he couldn't match any of them, and finally returned to his chair as if he was running away.
"Pa!" A loud slap fell on Tian Muyu's face.
The person who took action was a courtier with a somewhat old look: "I usually ask you to review your books and practice calligraphy, but you are always causing trouble outside. Did you make a joke today?"
This is naturally scolding Tian Muyu, but it is also a way to protect Tian Muyu.
Tian Muyu immediately knelt down and vowed to work hard in the future.
Not counting the acting skills of the old man and the young man, the slap was solid. Then, the old courtier turned to King Duan again, began to praise him non-stop, and asked King Duan to give the useless Tian Muyu some advice in the future. two.
Duan Wang Lin Xinjue waved his hand gently and didn't say much. He just continued to drink wine and eat vegetables, as if he had never defeated Tian Muyu.
Maintain Fang's integrity
Naturally it is impossible, but Duan Wang Lin Xinjue is so meticulous. He does not want Fang Zhengzheng's shortcomings to be exposed in advance. In that case, he proposed to increase the proportion of pairs and poems in this imperial examination. If it is worth it, it will make those who are interested doubt it.
Another point is that there are still a few days before the imperial examination. Although there is not much time, he is not willing to let Fang Zhengzheng know his shortcomings.
Who knows if Fang Zhengyi will be desperately asking people for advice on pairing skills these days
Duan Wang Lin Xinjue did not forget that there was Yan Xiu from a noble family beside Fang Zhengzheng.
To destroy a person, you must first let it expand!
…
The birthday banquet ended in such an atmosphere. The courtiers showed their faces, and the children of the aristocratic families also showed their talents, all of them beaming with joy.
After the Holy Master Lin Mubai took the lead to leave, the Crown Prince, Prince Duan and others also left one after another.
Fang Zhengzheng glanced at Pingyang, who was blinking at him, and said something bad in his heart. Of course he knew that if he didn't leave, it would probably be difficult to leave later.
Before the prince, Prince Duan and others could get away, he quickly followed them.
This scene, unfortunately, was seen by the courtiers again. They all looked at each other with doubts and guesses in their eyes.
Han Changfeng, in particular, stared closely at Duan Wang and Fang Zhengzheng, his eyes flashing and his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
…
Eight days later, the much-anticipated day for the North Korean Examination finally arrived. (To be continued.)