Late at night, the moon is dim and the stars are sparse.
Luo Qingzhou's soul left his body, left the Qin Mansion, and flew to Yuanyang Tower.
The streets were empty.
Occasionally a patrol would pass by, and their footsteps were particularly clear.
There are still soldiers guarding the Imperial Examination Hall.
The security inside and outside is extremely strict.
The results of tonight's exam should have come out.
Luo Qingzhou was flying in the air, looking at the Imperial Examination Hall in the distance, and suddenly felt a little regretful. He should not have answered the question about "demotion of title" with such sharp words.
It would be better to be a little more tactful or ambiguous.
Although he felt that the answer was correct, he stood in opposition to the entire noble group.
I don’t know how the examiners will view and decide.
However, judging by the answers he gave to other questions, even if he couldn't get the top few places, he should be able to pass the exam easily.
He didn't think any more and flew quickly towards Yuanyang Tower.
Not long.
On the eaves, the moon-white figure came into view.
Luo Qingzhou flew over and landed on the roof, then bowed and said, "Sister Yue, is there anything wrong?"
The white figure looked into the distance and said calmly, "It's okay."
Luo Qingzhou was stunned for a moment, thinking that it might be because of what he had just said, and said: "Just now I was thinking about random things and felt a little upset, so I took the liberty to send a message to Sister Yue. Sorry for disturbing you."
The moon-white figure said nothing.
Luo Qingzhou stood for a while and said, "Sister Yue, I may have to leave here in a few days."
The white figure was silent for a moment, then asked, "Going to Yangzhou?"
Luo Qingzhou said, "No, I'm going to Kyoto. My family is moving there, and I'm going with them. I don't know when I'll be back. But don't worry, Sister Yue, I will continue to tell you stories in the message book. If there are some plots that can't be told and can only be passed on orally, if Sister Yue needs it, I will come back."
"Sister Yue, can I finish my lecture on the Tao Te Ching tonight?"
He suddenly said again.
The white figure said calmly: "No, I can't fully understand it yet."
Luo Qingzhou asked: "What about the story?"
The moon-white figure said, "No need."
Luo Qingzhou looked at her back and said softly, "Sister Yue, thank you. Thank you for helping me practice all this time. I don't know how to repay you."
The moon-white figure was silent for a while, then said, "Don't you want to talk about something about you and your wife?"
Luo Qingzhou was a little embarrassed when he heard this: "I just felt bad for a while, so I sent a message. Now that I think about it, there's nothing much to say. There was no love between her and me, and we divorced, which is good for both her and me."
The white figure suddenly turned around, looked at him and said, "I remember you often said that you wanted to go back early to accompany her?"
Luo Qingzhou did not hide it: "In fact, it is not her that accompanies me every night, but my little maid. My little maid and I have depended on each other for many years. In my heart, she is my wife."
The moon-white figure looked at him quietly. After a moment, Fang continued to look into the darkness in the distance and said, "Very good."
Luo Qingzhou showed a look of confusion on his face, not knowing what she was referring to.
Neither of them spoke any more and just stood there quietly.
The moonlight is like water and the evening breeze is gentle.
at this time.
In a room at the innermost part of the Imperial Examination Hall, several examiners were still arguing fiercely.
"With such talent, how can we let him fail? Giving him the title of Jieyuan is more than enough. Even if we are worried that the first place is too eye-catching, giving him the title of Yayuan or Jingkui would not be too much, right?"
"Brother Mingzhe, this person's answers are indeed worthy of the title of Jieyuan, but the question about the hereditary title is really... too sensitive."
"It's not that he's too sensitive, it's that he's too bold! Nine out of ten of the nobles and ministers in the court are against it, and His Majesty is also vaguely against it. If we accept him, and then the test questions are submitted and spread out, the princess will take advantage of the topic and we may all be implicated. After all, the court is now undercurrent, and His Majesty has already begun..."
"Be careful with your words!"
"Brother Yuan, since the emperor has sent us to preside over the imperial examination, we should try to understand his intentions and judge the situation. This person is extremely talented, so it doesn't matter if he fails this year. When we see his name, we can call him over, give him a good lesson, and let him take the exam again in three years. With his ability, he will definitely pass."
"Or, bring him directly to Kyoto and we will teach him well."
"Unfair! Unfair! I, Zhang Zhimiao, absolutely do not agree with this! Cousin Yuan, since it is a test question, why can't you answer it truthfully? As long as the answer is brilliant, why can't you be admitted? Scholars like us should not fawn on the powerful, be timid, or blindly follow the crowd. Selecting real talents for the country is the way to repay the grace of His Majesty!"
"Brother Mingzhe, calm down, calm down. You are right. We need to select talents for the country and contribute to the emperor. However, this person obviously stands on the side of the princess regarding the demotion. If he enters the court, wouldn't it be..."
"Okay, stop arguing. Bring me the test paper, and I'll take a look at it."
Lin Wentang looked solemn and said in a deep voice.
The lights in the house were not turned off until four o'clock in the morning.
When it's almost dawn.
On the Yuanyang Tower, Luo Qingzhou prepared to say goodbye.
He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly cupped his hands and said, "Sister Yue, we have known each other for such a long time, but I have never seen your true face. I will be leaving in a few days, can you let me see you?"
The moon-white figure stood on the eaves, still silent, as if she didn't hear what he said.
Luo Qingzhou didn't dare to say anything more and said, "Sister Yue, I'll leave first."
Just as he was about to leave, the moon-white figure slowly turned around, and the moon-white halo on his body gradually faded away.
Soon, a slender figure and an... ordinary face appeared.
However, although it is ordinary, it still looks extraordinary against the backdrop of its unique temperament.
"Disappointed?"
The moon-white figure looked at him and said indifferently.
Luo Qingzhou was stunned for a moment, and said: "Sister Yue is very unique, just as I imagined, how could I be disappointed."
The moon-white figure looked at him with cold eyes and said nothing more.
Luo Qingzhou suddenly asked again: "Um, Sister Yue, how old are you?"
The halo around Yue Bai's figure reappeared, and soon covered her figure and face again. She turned around and said indifferently, "Thirty-six."
Luo Qingzhou: "... Very good, I don't lose out by calling you sister."
The moon-white figure turned his back to him and said nothing more.
"Sister Yue, do you want to see me?"
Luo Qingzhou asked proactively.
The white figure said calmly: "No need."
"oh."
Seeing that it was almost dawn, Luo Qingzhou did not linger any longer, but bowed and said goodbye: "Sister Yue, I'll leave first, I have something else to do today."
After saying that, he flew into the air and soon disappeared.
The moon-white figure stood on the eaves for a while before flying into the air, dispersing like moonlight in the water and disappearing.
Luo Qingzhou returned to his mansion, regained consciousness, and slept for an hour.
It's just dawn.
There was a noisy sound coming from the courtyard outside.
Xiaodie came over and knocked on the door, saying, "Young Master, hurry up! The Master and Madam are here, and the Second Master and the Fourth Master are here too, all waiting for you to go and see the results."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qingzhou immediately climbed out of bed.
After a simple wash, he put on a loose Confucian robe and walked out.
"Qingzhou, let's go!"
Qin Chuan also came. When he saw him coming out, he came over and patted his shoulder, whispering, "Don't be nervous. No matter whether it hits the target or not, no one dares to say anything."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Why are you saying such unlucky things so early in the morning? Get out of here!"
Song Ruyue heard this and immediately became angry.
Qin Wen Zheng also had a gloomy face.
Song Ruyue added: "Qingzhou, don't be nervous, mother-in-law thinks you will definitely win!"
"My son-in-law will definitely win!"
Mei'er beside her also echoed.
Immediately, the other maids and maids in the courtyard all shouted in unison: "Master, you will definitely win! Master, you will definitely win!"
Luo Qingzhou suddenly felt the pressure on his shoulders increase, and hurriedly said, "Let's go."
If I fail, how can I have the nerve to go back home
Xiaodie and Qiu'er also followed behind and went out in a mighty manner.
at the same time.
The streets of Mo City were already crowded with people.
In addition to the candidates and their parents, relatives and friends, there were also many ordinary people who came to watch the fun.
The day when the results are announced every year is always exciting.
Some cried with joy, some howled loudly, some even went mad with despair, and some laughed wildly with triumph.
So everyone was happy to come and watch the fun.
Sister Dao and Chu Xiaoxiao also mixed in the crowd, ready to watch the fun.
The two walked and chatted.
Chu Xiaoxiao chirped, "Sister Dao, don't you like talented scholars? You can find one among today's candidates."
Sister Dao said, "The juren master doesn't think highly of me."
Chu Xiaoxiao said: "That's not necessarily true. Sister Dao will soon become a martial arts master, and Master Juren may not be able to compare to Sister Dao."
Sister Dao said self-deprecatingly: "I am a rough person, and the ladies that the juren masters like are the ladies from wealthy families, the weak and fragile ones."
The two chatted casually and soon followed the crowd to the street outside the Imperial Examination Hall.
Many people have already gathered here excitedly, and more are coming.
The entire street was soon filled with people, noisy, and there were occasional quarrels and fights.
Wang Cheng from Chengguo Mansion, personally brought his men, wearing a hat, blended into the crowd, and rushed over.
Hua Gu, who lived in the Hundred Flowers Garden, also came to watch with her maid.
Luo Qingzhou was surrounded by the Qin family and walked towards the Imperial Examination Hall. He was not nervous at first, but when he saw the dense crowds on the street and listened to the excited discussions of the Qin family members around him, he suddenly became nervous.
"My lord, you will definitely hit the target! My lord, you will definitely hit the target!"
Suddenly, a loud shout came from the street next to us.
Luo Qingzhou turned his head and saw a group of people surrounding a scholar holding a folding fan, walking forward in a mighty manner. The group of people all raised their fists and shouted in unison with excitement on their faces.
"Good..."
Luo Qingzhou said secretly in his heart.
Unexpectedly, just as he finished complaining in his heart, a voice suddenly came from beside him: "Sir, it will definitely hit the mark!"
Immediately, the shouts of all the Qin family members rang out all around: "Uncle, you will definitely win! Uncle, you will definitely win!"
Luo Qingzhou turned his head and saw that the person who had just led the shouting seemed to be...
Song Ruyue immediately turned her face away and looked elsewhere. Two blushes appeared on her fair cheeks. She didn't know if it was because of the morning sun or because she felt embarrassed.
Luo Qingzhou turned around and looked around again, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
Neither Bailing nor Xia Chan came.