A tall and thin man from the next table stood up and came forward, and was led into the hall by the eunuch. The surrounding officials looked at him with jealousy in their eyes.
"What good luck. How could Chen Zhi be so lucky to meet the Holy Master?" The fat man muttered softly as he ate.
After a while, Chen Zhi came out and returned to his seat with a face full of joy. People around him toasted, but this man stopped refusing and continued to drink.
"Your Majesty has decreed that Han Xuan, the Prime Minister of Xuan Zhan's office, should pay an audience." The eunuch's soft and shrill voice sounded again, and another official came forward to pay an audience.
Come out after a while.
"It turns out that they are looking forward to the audience and are afraid of losing their morals after drinking, so the officials don't drink."
"But I've been summoned before, so I won't be summoned a second time, so we all drank heavily."
Seeing one by one go by, and seeing seven or eight interviews, there was no further announcement. The officials seemed to have a tacit understanding. At this time, they stopped waiting and toasted each other. There was a lot of noise, and everyone was busy trying to get close to each other.
They were divided into imperial examination and chengyin according to their origins, several sects according to their factions, not to mention their regions, there were three, six or nine categories, and there was an undercurrent.
At this moment, a eunuch came to the steps, and the officials were silent for a while, but the eunuch did not announce the order. Instead, he led a guard. When he arrived at Pei Ziyun's position, he asked: "But Yingzhou Jieyuan Pei Ziyun?"
"Yes!" Listening to the eunuch's voice, he understood immediately that it was the emperor who had summoned him.
"Come to see me!" Pei Ziyun followed and entered the hall. Immediately, a ceremony official shouted: "Yingzhou Jieyuan, Pei Ziyun, Taoist priest of Qingyun Temple, comes to see you. I respectfully wish you holy peace."
As soon as I entered, I felt that the inside and outside of the palace were completely different. The large hall was a bit empty and dark. The emperor sat high on the throne, and the eldest princess sat on one side.
"It seems that there are no princes, princes, or princes coming today, or the positions are not arranged like this."
The officials and nobles sat on both sides, with a blanket spread on the ground in the middle. A group of dancers held gauze and danced gracefully. The guards were standing on the left and right of the pillars, and a few stood in front of the steps to protect the emperor and prevent assassination.
Seeing Pei Ziyun come in, the eldest princess looked down and glanced away. There seemed to be a smile on her face, and she was talking to the emperor.
Pei Ziyun took a quick look around and saw that the atmosphere in the palace was quite relaxed. Many people were drinking wine, their faces were reddish and drunk, and they were talking in low voices. The emperor who was sitting high above them looked like he had also drunk some wine.
"Long live my emperor, long live the emperor." Pei Ziyun saluted.
"Pingsheng." The emperor said, drank another glass of wine, put down the glass, and smiled: "Today's spring banquet, the spring rain before the news is continuous, and the spring plowing is going well. I am very happy. You are about to drink. I have read that today you can Do you have any poems?"
After listening to the emperor's words, the officials in the venue all turned their heads and looked over. These officials were all high-ranking officials of the third rank or above. They usually fought for life and death, and were very powerful. Just looking at them, Pei Ziyun felt a little heavy.
After listening to the emperor's words, Pei Ziyun was not afraid: "Your Majesty, a humble minister must have wine to write poetry. There is no poetry without wine."
The emperor was startled, and the scene suddenly became silent. Pei Ziyun felt nervous for a moment, feeling the power of heaven at hand. The next moment, the emperor smiled: "I can't underestimate you, Pei Ziyun. You are the only one who dares to say this."
The eldest princess whispered to one side: "Your Majesty, you have to give me wine for this. Did you know that Pei Ziyun is nicknamed the Wine Fairy?"
"Haha!" The emperor laughed heartily: "Okay, since there is wine and poetry, let's give him wine."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Pei Ziyun took a deep breath, bowed down, stood up again, and took a serious look at the emperor.
According to the memory of his previous life, the emperor should be fifty-three years old. He wears a beaded crown and a golden dragon robe. He has fine fish scale patterns, his hair is a bit white, and his bottomless eyes show the majesty of an emperor.
An eunuch poured the wine and brought it to him. Pei Ziyun glanced at the wine. The wine was crystal clear in the jade cup. He took the wine and drank it. He felt a burning sensation and sighed: "Good wine!"
Put down the wine glass, walk around, take seven steps, and chant.
"Heaven and earth are like the reverse journey of all things; time is like the passers-by of hundreds of generations. Life is like a dream, how much joy can there be?"
"The ancients held candles for night walks, which is a good thing. Kuang Yangchun called me to see the smoke, and I wrote a large piece of paper. I met in the garden of peaches and plums, and ordered the joy of family relationships. All the handsome people in the season are Huilian; I sing songs, I am alone and happy. I have not finished enjoying the tranquility, and my talk has become clearer. I have a beautiful banquet, sit on flowers, fly in the wine cup, and be drunk by the moon. Without good chants, how can I express my elegant feelings? If a poem cannot be completed, the punishment will be as much as the amount of gold, grain, and wine."
There was still sound in the hall, and as Pei Ziyun's words sounded like the sound of gold and stone, everyone was dumbfounded. The sound gradually disappeared, leaving only the sound of Pei Ziyun's poem chanting echoing in the hall.
Seeing the silence of all the officials in the audience, the emperor held up the jade cup, took a sip, and then whispered: "What a pity, what a pity, what a pity. This great talent cannot be used by me. How come he has entered the Taoist sect?"
The voice was so small that only the eldest princess heard it. The eldest princess was silent. Pei Ziyun's talent had been seen last time, so no one was as surprised as the emperor.
"Heaven and earth are the reverse journey of all things, and time is the passerby of hundreds of generations. It's really wonderful." The emperor said with a smile.
At this time, someone jumped out and said: "This poem was written in seven steps, and it is an eternal famous line. This is the result of the emperor's prosperity and great fortune, and it must be a good story in history."
"In response to the recommendation of the governor of the state, it is said that Songyun Guanshan Qingzhen has a long history of efficaciousness. He works silently to protect the people. His merits benefit the people. He repays his merits with his virtues. He should be crowned the true king of the Jin Dynasty."
This was clearly prepared, as the emperor responded: "Promise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pei Ziyun heard the dragon's roar instantly and knew that the big event he had been planning for a long time had finally come true. He quickly kowtowed and thanked him. Seeing that nothing happened, he withdrew.
After everything was done, the emperor left for the time being and went to the apse to rest. This was to allow his ministers to relax and have a feast. Otherwise, the emperor would always feel uncomfortable having a banquet under his nose and would have to think over every word he said. Now the emperor Upon returning to the back hall, everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
The eldest princess also stood up and was about to leave. At this moment, the palace commander stepped out and called softly: "Your Highness, eldest princess, please stay."
Hearing the call, the eldest princess frowned, stopped and looked, with a bit of displeasure on her face: "What is the important matter for the palace commander to call this princess?"
"I have something important to do. Princess, please explain the origin of Pei Jieyuan." The commander asked, his face serious.
Seeing the commander's appearance, the eldest princess was startled for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "This son is from the Taoist Songyun Sect."
"It turns out that this is the sect. Thank you princess for clarifying my doubts. I just hope that the princess will advise your majesty in the future. People like this son are really not suitable to be close to."
"The eldest princess may not understand, but we all realize that in this palace, this son still has the edge of sword energy in his body, and is not suppressed. It is really terrifying."
"Next time the eldest princess recommends someone, I will have to see it in person before letting him go." After the commander finished speaking, he turned around and followed the emperor.
When the eldest princess heard this, she was startled for a moment and murmured: "Could it be that this Pei Ziyun is really a master of swordsmanship, can he be able to perform ten steps of pure swordsmanship?"
Pei Ziyun went out. Since he didn't need to eat at the banquet anymore, he turned around and walked out. After walking a few steps, a voice called out: "Master Pei, stay here."
Pei Ziyun looked back, and a guard appeared and said, "Sir, the eldest princess has summoned you, and I hope you will accompany me."
Why did the eldest princess call? Pei Ziyun had this thought in his mind, maybe he still had something to give, so he thought to himself and said with a smile: "Please lead the way!"
"Please!" The guard stepped forward and led the way, striding along a path, with Pei Ziyun following behind.
Ahead, peach trees are densely covered, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, bees are buzzing, and butterflies are flying everywhere. Passing through the dense peach blossom forest, my eyes suddenly open up, and I see a lake steaming, steaming water mist emerging, the sun shining, and the smoke reflecting, here There is a small rainbow over the lake. You can see it when you get close. It is really a special place.
Pei Ziyun stretched out his hand and touched the water. The lake was at least thirty degrees. No wonder it could form a large peach blossom forest, which bloomed earlier than other places. It was like a fairyland. This eldest princess was really extravagant.
"The eldest princess is on the island, please come with me." The corners of the lake are made of bluestone, some willow trees are placed on one side, and they have already sprouted green buds, and the road is paved with cobblestones.
The guard led the way for another hundred meters, and a bluestone corridor leading to the island appeared in the mist. Through the mist, he saw a small island in the lake, only a few hundred square meters, with exotic flowers and plants all over it. , a pavilion appeared, with an empty surrounding, some flowers and plants planted in the intervals, and no trace of fog.
As soon as she entered, she heard the sound of the piano, like a refreshing breeze. When she looked around, she saw the eldest princess was sitting on the stone table in the pavilion drinking tea, listening to the little princess playing. When she saw Pei Ziyun coming, the little princess' face turned red, and the sound of the piano was chaotic. Yes, stopped.
The eldest princess took a sip of tea, looked at Pei Ziyun and asked, "Are you good at using a sword?"
"Yes!" Pei Zizi replied. He had acquired Qingsong Taoist's lifelong swordsmanship and could indeed be called a "good messenger". After hearing this, the eldest princess gently put down the teacup and stretched out her fingers to touch the lid of the teacup. After a long while, he said: "Just now, the palace commander said that you are carrying sword energy. You are really scary and should not see you."
Pei Ziyun listened to the eldest princess's words, pondered for a while, and then replied: "I am a carefree person, and it is not suitable to meet you. It is the eldest princess's grace."
The eldest princess then remembered that Pei Ziyun had never asked to meet the emperor. Her expression changed slightly and she said with a smile: "You are only sixteen years old this year. I am very curious that you are not only proficient in poetry, can take imperial examinations, but also have such swordsmanship?"
The eldest princess smiled, extremely charming, showing off the mature posture of a woman, making people feel warm and thirsty. Pei Ziyun withdrew his gaze and muttered: "Nothing else, just step by step, persevere, practice swordsmanship every day, When practicing swordsmanship, you should always think about it in your mind, and over time, you will naturally become more familiar with the swordsmanship."
Pei Ziyun said this without thinking. In his mind, he had the original master practicing swordsmanship hard, day after day, and Taoist Master Qingsong who had been practicing hard all his life.
"I also practice swordsmanship, but I have only practiced swordsmanship for more than ten years. I can't even praise it from the palace commander. You are so young, I wonder if you can dance for me with a sword and show your grace." The eldest princess smiled.
(End of chapter)