The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 71: It is suspected that the bright moon falls for nine days

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Zhao Yun had been reading hard for months, and finally, Renzong issued an decree, ordering Zongzheng to recommend the young children of the clan to enter the palace for the summoning examination. Those who did well in the summoning examination could be awarded an official post.

The news had already spread internally, and everyone was already making preparations. With Renzong's order, Zongzheng's list had already been made, and the test started in full swing.

Zhao Yunchu had been crammed for a few months, but it was still very effective. When he arrived at the palace, he saw that Renzong had already done a similar type of question, and the rest could be applied, so he was overjoyed to answer the question.

Because the clans did not like to read, they were not as good as Zhao Yunchu because of their temporary cramming, and they even called him into the top three.

Renzong was very happy, thinking that although Zhao Yunchu's answer was not spiritual, it was solid, so he was appointed as a defensive envoy.

As for the three brothers of Zhao Yunchu's family, the eldest brother was weak and fainted when answering the question (I don't know if it was true or false), the second brother and the third brother were ignorant and incompetent.

After returning, Zhao Yuanyan was really angry and ordered to let a few people except Zhao Yunchu continue to study until they passed the exam...

Zhao Yunchu's brothers sighed and said that they must fight to the end this time. If you don't study, you won't study. If you pass the exam, you will suffer in the future. It's better to give up now.

It's better to let the younger brother suffer alone, that silly child has already been bewitched by Yun Yanhui.

Zhao Yunchu happily went to Kaifeng Mansion to find Yunyan to return the joy. As the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, Yun Yanhui was bringing people from Kaifeng Mansion together to tie chrysanthemums and decorate the courtyard.

People love chrysanthemums, and every autumn, especially the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival, the door is decorated with chrysanthemums.

The fifteenth day of the eighth month was originally the day when the emperor offered sacrifices to the moon. During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the current dynasty, it took the meaning of the three autumns and named it the Mid-Autumn Festival, which was officially listed as an official festival. .

Because of the special nature of Kaifeng Mansion, everyone was busy in previous years. The more the people celebrate, the more things happen in Kaifeng House.

This year, Yun Yanhui made a proposal, because for some time now, he has made some money by growing vegetables and brewing wine. It is better to hold a party for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Everyone takes turns on duty and come to have fun if you have nothing to do.

Bao Zheng is also an enlightened person, and also thinks that Yun Yan's remarks are reasonable. Holding such activities can enhance the cohesion of officials in Kaifeng, so he ordered a festival group to hold a party on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Yun Yanhui was in charge of the overall planning and organization, and with the specific arrangements for the banquet, he gave the party a very modern name: the first Kaifeng House Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.

Seeing Zhao Yunchu coming, Yun Yanhui knew that he had entered the palace to take the exam today, so she asked him the result with a smile.

In the early stage of Zhao Yun, Ai Ai said: "The third place in the test... It's all thanks to Brother Yan."

"It's up to you to study hard by yourself." Yun Yanhui was also very happy, "Now you don't have to do the quizzes every day, we are going to hold the Mid-Autumn Festival party soon, I thought of a great program, then you and Zheng Ling will come together. —Speaking of Zheng Ling, it seems that he is still locked at home, and I don’t know if he will be able to get out.”

Zhao Yunchu wished that Zheng Ling couldn't come out, so he said, "Don't disturb him, in case it makes him more stiff with the family."

"No, it's the first time I've organized a party in the mansion, so I have to come to support me." Yun Yan replied, "I want to change into the moon, and I won't regret it."

Zhao Yunchu's eyes widened, "Brother Yan, do you learn the spells in Tianqing Guan? Can you still get the Moon Palace?"

"Why are you so feudal and superstitious, making fun of you," Yun Yan said casually, "I want to make more flavors of moon balls, do you like the five-renown ones?"

Zhao Yunchu frowned: "I don't like..."

On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zheng Ling was still stuck at home.

The party is about to start here. Yun Yan is back at the scene scheduling, and she is very busy. Seeing that the host specially invited from the brothel is about to appear on the stage, Zheng Ling has not yet appeared.

Yun Yanhui hurriedly went to find Zhao Yunchu, "Why isn't Zheng Ling here yet? He also sent a letter before saying that he must try to come out."

Zhao Yunchu: "Maybe reunite with my family in the mansion..."

"Bah, his family doesn't like this." The Mid-Autumn Festival's reunion saying that the people of Yueyuan were reunited didn't become popular for a long time. Yun Yan pulled Zhao Yunchu back and said, "Let's get him out!"

"But it's about to start... Hey, Brother Yan, what's going on over there?" Zhao Yunchu still wanted to change the subject. A high platform was built in the yard next to the open space where the party was held. The high platform was surrounded by black cloth. This thing was also covered, and many people guessed it was a high-altitude stage.

"Don't give me nonsense, let's go!" Yun Yan dragged Zhao Yunchu back, ran to Zheng's house, climbed over the wall and entered Zheng's house, avoided people, and entered Zheng Ling's yard.

Zheng Ling's yard was also locked, and he was sitting in the room, holding his cheeks and looking up at the sky.

"Xiao Ling!" Yun Yan called back from the window.

Zheng Ling could hardly believe his ears, got up and leaned out, "Brother Yan!"

Yun Yanhui directly stretched out his arms, hugged Zheng Ling's shoulders, and dragged him out of it. The two of them didn't stand firm and rolled on the grass.

Zheng Ling was covered in grass clippings and said sillyly, "Brother Yan, come pick me up."

"We agreed to see you tonight in Kaifeng Mansion, why don't you come?"

Zheng Ling said aggrievedly: "Father doesn't agree... He said that whenever I gave up entering the art academy, he would let me out."

"Poor..." Yun Yan had no choice but to say, "Forget it, I'm drunk today, I'll go over the wall tonight to watch the party in our Kaifeng Mansion."

He took Zheng Ling and Zhao Yunchu out, but fortunately Zhao Yunchu and his father had learned skills well, and he was able to take them out with another magical power.

Zheng Ling's family was also big, and he was dodging and avoiding people, so it took a lot of effort to get in and out.

There are tourists on the road. The Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns are different from the Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival is the lantern, but the Mid-Autumn Festival is the river lantern.

On this day, river lanterns were placed in the ban center and outside the palace. The rivers in Bianjing were full of lanterns, flowing downstream, as bright as a galaxy, which was different from the Lantern Festival lanterns.

Zheng Ling said, "Everyone has gone to set the river lanterns. It's a pity that there is no place to put them in Kaifeng Mansion, but since you haven't rested in previous years, it's already a good idea."

"We have lights, but they're not river lights." Yunyan pouted back.

"What light?" Zheng Ling asked.

Yunyan smiled back without saying a word.

Zhao Yunchu remembered something and got a clue, "Hey, Brother Yan..."

At this moment, Zheng Ling suddenly stopped, his eyes widened, staring in one direction in astonishment, "Then, what is that?"

Zhao Yunchu and Yun Yanhui also looked up and saw that somewhere not far from the city, a bright moon appeared out of thin air!

This month is only a few feet higher than the house, bright and clear, and there are mottled light and shadow on it, like the shadow of laurel and the vast cold, and the fifteenth full moon in the sky complements each other, which is not unshakable!

Zheng Ling almost bit his tongue and came back to his senses, "That—that direction, isn't it Kaifeng Mansion?"

Yun Yan looked back at the bright moon and said triumphantly, "Yes, that's our lamp."

Is it a lamp? !

Not to mention that the river lanterns are now all over the city, even in the Lantern Festival, this lantern will definitely be a standout. It's just that this lamp is shaped like a bright moon, and it is indeed more suitable for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Zhao Yunchu stumbled and said: "It turns out that the high platform is used for this... Brother Yan, it must have been a long time, right?"

Such an effect is absolutely impossible to achieve without trying many times.

Yun Yan nodded back, "Of course, Mr. Gongsun helped me to design together for a long time. I don't know how much leather, paper, and ink have been scrapped. I have to spend a lot of candlelight tonight. However, this dance effect is good, right? In The high platform covered by the black cloth is completely invisible here. The moon wheel seems to be floating in mid-air. I don't know what the effect will look like in the mansion grounds. Although there is a courtyard there, it is a bit close. , let's hurry back, I also arranged a song and dance performance."

Zheng Ling was convinced, "Brother Yan, you still know how to play."

Even though Beijing is ingenious and beautiful, it is really not many that can make such a big movement like Yun Yanhui. That moon, looking around Kaifeng Mansion, is even more eye-catching than the moon in the sky!

Zhao Yunchu couldn't help muttering: "If the platform is set higher and the moon is made bigger, wouldn't the whole city be able to see it?"

"We can only do this in our house anyway, and we can't afford that consumption. This time, I also promised Bao Shaoyin that this thing will be sold to balance the income and expenditure..." Yun Yan replied, " Tonight is not only an appreciation, but also a display of goods, otherwise the table can be lower."

While talking, the three walked to the Kaifeng Mansion. In such a short time, the mansion was surrounded by people, all of them were Bianjing citizens who had seen or heard about the "moon admiration", and others who were coming. There were constant exclamations from the crowd.

Under pressure, the Kaifeng government also dispatched many government officials to maintain order.

Yun Yanhui took the two of them and shouted, "I'm from Kaifeng Mansion, let me in." They squeezed past, almost losing their shoes, and finally entered the mansion and went to the party venue.

When we got inside, there was Zhang Shanren who was performing on the stage. He seldom performed on stage now, and he only came out after watching Yun Yan return. Half of the people in the audience were admiring Zhang Shanren's performance, while the other half were staring at the artificial bright moon directly opposite the auditorium.

During the Mid-autumn Festival, people tend to climb high and go to open places to appreciate the moon, but these officials who have to stay in Kaifeng Mansion on duty on duty can appreciate the moon without going out!

Moreover, even in the mansion, you can hear the hustle and bustle outside - people who admire the moon have come here, which makes everyone excited and proud, and feel honored.

As soon as Yun Yanhui came in, Zhou Ren loved Zhou's mother and jumped out from nowhere, grabbing Yun Yanhui's arm, "Brother Yan, you are here."

She came out suddenly and almost scared Zhao Yunchu - he was pulling Yun Yanhui's other arm.

"Sister Renai, what's wrong, but something went wrong with the dance?" Yun Yan asked back.

"No problem, it's just that I don't dare to start when you're not there." Zhou Renai wiped his forehead and said coquettishly, "It's too thrilling, my sister is afraid."

Zheng Ling didn't understand, "You are here to perform songs and dances, what are you afraid of?"

Zhou Renai's subordinates are all prostitutes with rich performance experience, as well as the very popular oiran lady, how can they be afraid of such a small occasion with hundreds of people

Yun Yan coughed twice, "Well, isn't it a song and dance performance later, the name of the dance is "Chang'e Flying to the Moon"..."

That night, many Bianjing citizens who were watching from the outside of Kaifeng Mansion saw that a bright moon hung in Kaifeng Mansion, and then with the faint sound of silk bamboo drums, a beautiful woman in palace dress flew from the roof to the bright moon. .

Everyone gasped: Not only is there Mingyue, but there is also Chang'e

It was so far away that it was impossible to see her face at all. However, the long skirt and streamers danced and hunted in the night sky. The woman who played Chang E was extremely light, dancing gracefully in the air with the music, sometimes rising and falling. , like leaping among the clouds...

The dance is wonderful, and the thought and the mood are even more rare.

This situation is really intoxicating without alcohol!