A whispered sentence, with a soft tone, like a piece of sweet cake.
The content of the words was even more shocking.
I want you to hug me.
How could Mu Zhan not hear it, he just wanted to appease himself. The light fruity sweetness drifted slowly, soothing his emotions invisibly.
In fact, Mu Zhan felt that he was not uncomfortable. Those are all things in the past, he has long been used to it, and he won't extravagantly ask for things that don't belong to him. Moreover, the so-called maternal love is not precious.
To him, today is no different from every other day, it is very ordinary. It's just that those palace servants thought too much, thinking that he was like a monster licking his wounds alone, and he was likely to be suddenly sad and angry, venting his emotions on them.
But he wasn't sad, he just felt a little hollow.
In this case, there is no need for consolation.
Mu Zhan thought so, when he looked down and saw Wen Mingyu lying beside his lap and opened his hand to him, his heart throbbed suddenly.
Mu Zhan picked up the man silently and asked him to sit on his lap, face to face, with his hands tightly wrapping his waist, as if rubbing him into flesh and blood.
Wen Mingyu sat in his arms obediently, and reached out to hug him back, tightly wrapping his back, and resting his chin on his shoulder. The chests of the two were close to each other, the shallow breathing and the violent heartbeat seemed to be intertwined.
Wen Mingyu was lying on top of him, she couldn't see his expression, and she didn't bother to look at it, she just raised her hand to touch his long silky hair and gently stroked it, as gentle as coaxing a child to sleep. .
It was the first time that Mu Zhan was coaxed like this. He felt unfamiliar and uncomfortable. He subconsciously hugged Wen Mingyu's waist and said in a deep voice, "I'm not uncomfortable, I don't need comfort."
Wen Mingyu was lying in his arms, playing with his hair deliberately, and said, "But I want you to hug me."
Mu Zhan didn't speak, and a quiet silence flowed between them, but it wasn't embarrassing at all, but a kind of tranquility and peace.
Wen Mingyu tilted her head and rubbed the side of his neck, because her chin was on his shoulder, her voice was a little vague, "Do I want to be a rabbit?"
Mu Zhan paused, and the corner of his lips raised a very shallow arc, "You don't want to, that's fine."
Wen Mingyu snorted softly and said yes.
At this time last year, he had just crossed over not long ago, and he didn't know what was special about this day, let alone whether Mu Zhan was uncomfortable. Now that he thought that Mu Zhan would be alone at that time, he felt uncomfortable.
When people are in a bad mood, rua plush will feel very healed and become a lot more relaxed.
Wen Mingyu heard him say not to become a rabbit. After thinking about it, she simply exposed the rabbit's ears, turned her head sideways, and sent the plush over, and said, "Then do you want to touch my ears?"
Like a lop-eared rabbit obsessively digging into the palm of the owner's palm, all kinds of coquettish begging for rua hair.
Mu Zhan couldn't help laughing. He stretched out his hand and squeezed the bunny ears that were hanging beside his face, and touched it gently. The soft and warm touch was really good, and it was hard to put it down.
Mu Zhan felt that he didn't need comfort, but Wen Mingyu tried his best to make him not feel sad, so that his heart softened uncontrollably, and his heart seemed to be soaked in warm spring water, very warm.
The relatives who used to be like that are gone, don't miss it, he can find his own relatives.
The gloom in Mu Zhan's heart slowly faded away in this warm embrace, until in the end, it disappeared without a trace.
Wen Mingyu accompanies him quietly, with a fruity and sweet smell all over her body.
Mu Zhan casually brought up a topic and asked him to chat with himself. He liked to see him show a bright smile, with curved eyebrows, clear and clean, like a little sun.
And he took this little sun into his arms, monopolizing every ray of light, so that he was stained with his own breath from the inside to the outside, and marked his own mark.
Mu Zhan hugged him tightly, with an indescribable satisfaction in his heart.
Later, he carried Wen Mingyu into the inner hall, knelt down on the bed, and lowered the bed curtain.
He asked Wen Mingyu if he could coax him in another way.
Wen Mingyu was stunned for a moment, nodded in agreement, and even prepared to be very intense, but Mu Zhan was very gentle, like a fragile treasure, for fear of breaking him.
For the next few days, Mu Zhan seemed to be suffering from skin thirst, always holding him. Wen Mingyu was a little helpless, but when she met his deep eyes, she couldn't refuse and tolerated Mu Zhan's clinginess.
It was fine a few days ago, but Wen Mingyu was a little anxious at the back.
Because Mu Zhan's birthday is coming soon.
Mu Zhan didn't care about the birthday, but Wen Mingyu felt that Mu Zhan gave him his birthday last year, and of course he also gave it to him. Mu Zhan was the emperor, so he didn't lack anything. Wen Mingyu thought about it, and the most suitable thing was to cook longevity noodles.
Because just making a bowl of noodles, he always felt that it was not enough, so he wanted to make it perfect and delicious. But Wen Mingyu came from the interstellar era. She used to drink nutritional supplements, and naturally she would not cook. In this way, it is necessary to learn from the royal chef.
After school, he wants to spend more time on it. But Mu Zhan was very aware of his school hours, so he could only find an excuse to go out to play with friends.
After he said it, Mu Zhan stared at him for a long time, making him feel guilty. When he was about to call in, Mu Zhan nodded, let him have fun and come back sooner.
Wen Mingyu suddenly felt like a scumbag who left his wife and went out to spend the day, covering his chest, his conscience ached.
However, there are still gifts to be prepared.
Therefore, Wen Mingyu followed the royal chef to study seriously for a few days, and finally was able to make a bowl of longevity noodles with all the colors and flavors.
On the day of Mu Zhan's birthday, Wen Mingyu cooked longevity noodles and brought it to Mu Zhan, looking at him eagerly, looking forward and nervous.
"I made this, it may not taste as good as yours... You can taste it."
Mu Zhan fixedly looked at the longevity noodles in front of him. Compared with the luxurious and exquisite imperial meal, it was much simpler, but it was obvious that the chef was attentive and tried his best to do everything. The steaming white mist It rose, blurring the vision, and the rich fragrance kept coming.
Mu Zhan picked up the chopsticks, lowered his head and started to eat, tasting it carefully, and finished the whole bowl.
He looked at Wen Mingyu and said with a smile, "It's delicious."
Wen Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief, raised a bright smile, and said briskly, "Happy birthday!"
Mu Zhan nodded, he was really happy.
Wen Mingyu felt that he had found his relatives in him. With a family, he was actually the same.
Because Wen Mingyu was there, he would be very happy, always so happy.
Spring and autumn come, and three years of cold and heat.
Wen Mingyu is finally graduating from Guozijian. He participated in the Spring Festival with his classmates, and was successfully admitted as a tribute. A month later, he would take the palace exam again.
In the palace exam, only policy questions are asked, and questions are given by the emperor. Basically, it will be some political event of running the country and securing the state, national economy and people's livelihood. Candidates answer questions, known as countermeasures, which are equivalent to writing a current affairs essay.
Candidates enter from dawn and go through the etiquette of roll call, scattered papers, praise, salute and other etiquette, and then the examiner will issue strategy questions. The palace examination lasted only one day. The papers were handed in at sunset, and the papers were kept by officials such as papers, palm papers, and seals. The last eight reviewers took turns to approve papers. *
When Wen Mingyu was in the interstellar era, he didn't take the college entrance examination. He didn't know how he would feel, but now he is really nervous here. The closer the exam time is, the more uneasy he is.
When I first started studying, I just wanted to be a civil servant. Later, I was influenced by smart and diligent classmates in the school. My mood gradually changed, and I couldn't help but work harder. I wanted to do my best. it is good.
He and his friends all passed the Spring Festival. Wei Chen naturally goes without saying, the famous prodigy was not only admitted, but also the first Huiyuan; Chu Shuli and Shao Yan have always had good grades, ranking very high in the rankings; and Ye Xu floated by at low altitude , When he saw his name on the list, he was very surprised. His father was so happy that it was okay to say you stinky boy.
Ye Xu was very suspicious, but this was the reason for his "careless making friends". He originally wanted to keep repeating his grades until he was kicked out of the Imperial College Prison, but the people around him worked so hard that he was infected, and he started learning without realizing it. Not like himself anymore. However, he was obviously happy to be able to pass the Spring Festival, and he had a particularly sense of accomplishment.
Wen Mingyu was so nervous about the palace test that she could not wait to stick to the bookcase and not leave. Mu Zhan saw it and comforted him: "The palace test will not be eliminated, just a ranking. You have already passed the test, so don't worry."
That said, but how can it be controlled, and this ranking has an important impact on candidates' entry and promotion in the future. The competition is bound to be fierce for the more than 200 tributes selected by thousands of troops across the single-plank bridge.
Mu Zhan said again: "You are so nervous, at the end of the palace exam, that you will be too nervous to speak when asked by me?"
If the emperor attaches great importance to the imperial examination and has time, he will select the top ten candidates after the examinee has finished the examination and the examination paper has been approved by the examiner. After Mu Zhan ascended the throne, he published the papers in person and asked questions every year.
Wen Mingyu had heard of this before, but she was not very worried, "I shouldn't be able to make it into the top ten, so I don't need to be a saint."
Mu Zhan didn't think so, "I've read the exam papers that you will take, and you answered very well. I also understand your level of strategy and theory. There can be no problems in the top ten, and it should be in the top five."
Wen Mingyu's ears turned red instantly, "Didn't the emperor not read the exam papers?"
Mu Zhan smiled, "It depends on Guxiang or not."
Wen Mingyu's privacy was broken, and she felt embarrassed when her words were discovered. But he couldn't help but want to ask: "Do you really think I can make the top ten?"
Mu Zhan nodded without hesitation, that determined look gave Wen Mingyu a lot of confidence.
"If I really want to face the Holy Spirit, I won't be nervous. Instead, it will be the most relaxing exam. After all, I can see you every day." Wen Mingyu said that without thinking.
Mu Zhan smiled vaguely, "That's different."
Wen Mingyu's heart throbbed, and she had an inexplicable premonition.
In any case, the palace exam still arrived as scheduled. All the candidates entered at dawn, and the exam was not over until the sunset. There was no rest in between.
At the end of the day, my mind was tense and exhausted. Originally, they wanted to say that they would go out to celebrate their liberation after the exam, but in fact, they just wanted to go home and fall asleep, and slept with him for three days and three nights.
Wen Mingyu changed the nervousness before the palace exam, and after the exam, she turned into a salted fish and slept softly, not caring about anything.
After half a month, the list will be released, and the results of the palace examination will be announced in the downtown area of Beijing. All Gong Shi are naturally nervous and want to know their specific rankings. The same is true for Wen Mingyu. He can actually know in advance, just ask Mu Zhan, but he did not dare to ask, fearing that it would be a bad result.
Wen Mingyu hesitated, tucked herself under the pillow, like an ostrich rabbit.
When Mu Zhan asked him, "Do you want to..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was immediately interrupted by Wen Mingyu.
"I do not want!"
Mu Zhan laughed: "I just asked if you want to eat cherry cakes."
Wen Mingyu blushed and was embarrassed. After being stiff for two seconds, she slowly got up and whispered, "...I want to eat."
While eating, Mu Zhan said again: "I won't tell you the specific results, but you are indeed coming to be asked by me personally."
Wen Mingyu lowered her head and pretended not to listen, but she actually wanted to prick up her ears. As soon as he said that, it proved that he was in the top ten.
It felt like a bright little flower suddenly appeared in my heart.
Mu Zhan continued: "The ranking is the same as I expected."
Wen Mingyu's eyes lit up, it was still the top five!
This time, my heart is not a small flower, but a splendid sea of flowers all over the mountains and plains, and the sky is full of fireworks.
Excited to Alice jiojio.
Mu Zhan couldn't see that it wasn't that he didn't want to hear the results, he just didn't want to hear bad results. The actual results are so good, of course, there is no reason not to say.
When the examiner presented the excellent examination papers, he reported them one by one. When talking about Wen Mingyu's examination papers, he praised his calligraphy, unique insights, a certain understanding of the overall situation of the country, and comprehensive and thoughtful countermeasures, far exceeding his peers. , is a rare excellent policy theory.
When Mu Zhan listened, he couldn't help but smile, "It seems that Aiqing appreciates this tribute."
The examiner bowed his head and respectfully said that this was just his humble opinion, and it was mainly the decision of the Holy One.
According to the regulations of the scientific examination of this dynasty, before the results of the golden list are announced, the top ten candidates in the palace test will go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Second place in the list.
When the day came, Wen Mingyu and the other nine people walked to the gate of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and waited under the guidance of the palace servants. When the name is read, the candidates take turns to enter the temple one by one.
Outside the door, ten candidates were all dressed in the same style of green jacket, neatly dressed, standing respectfully, with their eyebrows lowered, not daring to look around.
Wen Mingyu was not too nervous at first, but in such a quiet and tense atmosphere, he was not consciously infected, and his heartbeat was fast. Most of the people in the team were familiar faces, and three of them were his friends, Wei Chen, Chu Shuli, and Shao Yan.
Thinking about it again, they have come this far. Didn't Dr. Guo Zijian also do many simulated policy questions for them? Just answer as usual.
Wen Mingyu managed to relax and calm down a bit, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw the candidates in front walking out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a look of despair and trance, as if she was not asked by the emperor just now, but went to the gate of hell for a while. Saw the evil spirit Shura.
Wen Mingyu: "..."
My heart trembled, and I couldn't help but start cowardly.
He remembered that Mu Zhan said that the palace exams were different before, did he mean that it would be very strict, devil mode
Like the rest of the candidates, he was apprehensive until he heard his name coming from inside. With a sigh in his heart, he hurriedly entered the hall. Because he was flustered, he didn't notice the subtle pause when Zhao Dequan called his name, which was obviously different from other candidates. After all, he just called the queen's name. He is so difficult.
How many people can think that the noble queen has reached the Hall of Supreme Harmony all the way by her own strength in this year's candidates
Wen Mingyu lowered her head and walked in step by step, hesitating whether she should salute. Although he usually doesn't need to salute when he gets along with Mu Zhan, this is the Golden Palace, and he is now a test taker.
He secretly raised his eyes and glanced at it. On the jade steps, there was a magnificent throne carved with dragon patterns. It was splendid and luxurious. It was the first time for him to look up at Mu Zhan from this angle, and he also truly felt the so-called majesty and oppression that the emperor could not look directly at. Sure enough, it's different when we get along with each other on a daily basis. Here, Mu Zhan is the emperor.
When he was about to salute, a low voice suddenly came from above his head.
"Jade."
Wen Mingyu's scalp was numb, and she froze in place.
This is the word that Mu Zhan gave him. Half a year ago, Mu Zhan was in charge of his crowning ceremony. Originally, according to the etiquette, it should be carried out in the ancestral temple, presided over by the father and elders, but Wen Mingyu has no family here, and the situation is special, Mu Zhan did not want to fake his hand, so he personally crowned him and took the word.
Originally, Mu Zhan wanted to say Yumu, and he thought it was good, but Wen Mingyu firmly disagreed. When others asked his words in the future, how could he say it.
Then, it became Yuzhi, which means a precious piece of jade, which means that he is an uncut jade, and will eventually show his light, be known to everyone, and have a smooth journey.
In ancient times, table characters were used in interpersonal communication, and names were used for elders and themselves, or for people who were very close. But probably because this word was given to him by Mu Zhan, when Mu Zhan called him Yuzhi, he always had an indescribable feeling, more intimate than calling anything.
Mu Zhan smiled and said, "Yuzhi, do you want to eat lotus cake?"
As he spoke, he even supported the armrest of the dragon chair lazily with his elbows, patted the position beside him, and said, "Come up and sit for a while?"
Wen Mingyu: "..."
Is this what it means to be different from usual
Let him eat snacks and sit on the dragon chair
He is here for the exam!
Is this the scumbag? !
Wen Mingyu's expression was indescribable, "... Your Majesty, please be serious."
Mu Zhan changed his mind with a smile and said, "Then, eat dragon beard cake?"
Zhao Dequan was on the side, holding snacks.
Wen Mingyu looked at the milky white and wispy puff pastry, and couldn't help being a little greedy, but she still looked away, "...don't eat it."
Mu Zhan held his chin with one hand, squinted slightly, smiled and said slowly, "If you are willing to coax the lonely, the champion is yours."
Wen Mingyu held her forehead. This idiot is helpless.
Seeing his helpless and speechless expression, Mu Zhan finally couldn't help it, and laughed out loud, "Gu joking, are you still nervous now?"
Wen Mingyu was stunned for a moment, then realized that he was distracted by his series of words, and he really didn't panic when he came in.
He shook his head.
Mu Zhan started the real edict, Wen Mingyu explained his own countermeasures, and made improvements on the spot when he was questioned and pointed out loopholes. He would pause in the middle and frown to think, but the whole process was basically calm and calm, and he dealt with Mu very well. Cham all the questions.
It ended smoothly in the end, Mu Zhan walked down, showed a satisfied and appreciative smile, touched his face with his hand, rubbed his fingertips slightly, and said warmly, "That's a good answer."
Who doesn't like to be praised, or from the closest people. When Wen Mingyu heard this, she was elated.
In the end, Wen Mingyu still sat on the dragon chair and ate snacks, drank tea, and finally wiped his mouth carefully before going out pretending to be calm.
Of course, the other candidates wanted to inquire about something from the person in front, but the person who had finished the exam came out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and was immediately invited by the palace staff to the other side.
Ye Xu is here. He doesn't need to be a saint in his ranking, he just stuffed money and came to see his friends. Because it was an inconspicuous place, Zhao Dequan acquiesced again, and naturally no one stopped him.
"How is it? Are you doing well in the test? What is the attitude of the sage?" Ye Xu asked with concern.
Wen Mingyu almost hiccupped, and her mouth was full of crispy fragrance, so she quickly covered her mouth. Ye Xu thought he was under too much pressure, so nervous that he was about to vomit, his face changed, and he immediately said, "Are you okay? I'll take you out to see the doctor!"
Wen Mingyu shook her head and said it was fine.
Seeing his ruddy complexion, Ye Xu really didn't look like he was in trouble, so he reluctantly felt relieved.
Wei Chen and the others were very uneasy. They raised their heads and saw the emperor's face at a glance, but they felt that they were indescribably familiar. When they remembered where they had met, they were dumbfounded.
On the New Year's Day, the man beside Wen Mingyu! They also talk so casually with the Holy One!
After coming out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, they couldn't help but surround Wen Mingyu. Wen Mingyu guessed that she would not be able to hide it, and was ready to confess, only Ye Xu was still confused, "What are you talking about?"
Wei Chen, who was among the three, was relatively calm and said, "Do you remember the previous bet?"
Ye Xu: "... Huh?"
Wei Chen said: "Yuzhi is the queen, a gentleman promises a thousand dollars, you owe me a thousand dollars, otherwise, you can only keep your promise and eat rice field Gong upside down."
Ye Xu: "...?!!!"
His expression was blank for a long time before he finally managed to regain some sense of reason, "You mean, the person next to Yuzhi in Shangyuan Festival... is the sage, Wen Yuzhi, the queen?!"
Chu Shuli and the others were originally shocked, but seeing Ye Xu's silly appearance, they softened their emotions and couldn't help laughing.
Ye Xu looked at Wen Mingyu for confirmation, the other party paused, his expression was a little unnatural, but he still nodded.
Ye Xu collapsed in an instant, "Aren't you guys kidding me? I didn't say anything offensive to the sage before, did I? I didn't… didn't make you angry, did I? "
Wei Chen nodded, "That's too much."
Shao Yan: "Yes."
Chu Shuli: "Wait for a cool moment."
Ye Xu felt that he had been stabbed again and again in his heart, and it was almost spitting blood, and it was hopeless.
Wen Mingyu was still very nervous at first, but what would happen if this incident was exposed, but I didn't expect the atmosphere to be so relaxed and funny, and people couldn't help laughing. He said, "So...are we still friends?"
Wei Chen was very strange: "Why not?"
His face was taken for granted, and he had already vaguely seen some clues. After solving a confusion, he put it aside and continued to study. He didn't care what other people's status was. His friends are all about his intelligence.
Chu Shuli, Shao Yan, and Ye Xu are the same. Maybe when they first learned about it, they felt a little bit complaining in their hearts, and they were cheated by their friends for so long, but when Wei Chen said this, they were a little surprised. Making friends is not about identity. And if they knew Wen Mingyu's identity from the beginning, they wouldn't have made friends, and they wouldn't have had so many common memories during the three years they spent together in the Imperial Prison.
Wen Mingyu couldn't help but ask: "Do you think that the queen should not come to participate in the imperial examination?"
In fact, this question has been haunting him all the time, knowing that he shouldn't care about other people's opinions, but he still can't help thinking, what will happen when others know.
Chu Shuli was the first to refute, "You helped me refute those who scolded me before, why are you now ignoring yourself? Now women can participate in the imperial examinations, and meritocracy is useful, why can't you be the queen? It’s not a crime to be a queen, but just because the sage fell in love with him, he was trapped in the harem and couldn’t display his ambitions? This is too narrow and a pity.”
Shao Yan nodded, "We have known each other for several years, and we know your talent very well. Studying is for the sake of the country, for the well-being of the people, and for the court. As long as the country is better, what is your identity and what is important."
Ye Xu also said: "If other people know about it, someone will definitely say something unpleasant, but you can speak with your actual performance and achievements. No matter what, there will always be a solution."
Wen Mingyu looked at them and couldn't help laughing.
I am very fortunate to be able to study at the Imperial College and to make such good friends.
The author has something to say: ah ah ah ah! I have to say that during the palace exam, others were scared by the tyrant and stammered to answer the question, but the jade cub was invited to sit on the dragon chair to eat snacks and drink tea. It was so refreshing. I liked it when I thought of it, and finally wrote it. , satisfy the paralysis o(*￣︶￣*)o
Of course, Mu Zhan didn't show favoritism, the jade cub went up by strength~
In addition, the cub is coming!
PS: The paragraph marked with * is the explanation of the palace exam, from the encyclopedia.