Chen Changsheng was indeed very unhappy because of the words and attitude of the Tiandaoyuan's instruction that day, but as time went by, it had already dissipated. For him, instead of wasting time in anger, it is better to use it to do something truly meaningful. Meaningful things, such as reading and practicing, practicing reading.
He really didn't care much about the Ivy Banquet, and once he became famous all over the world, he shocked and slapped those who had underestimated him? First of all, he must honestly admit that it is very difficult for him who has not even succeeded in washing the marrow, and even if he can... he doesn't want to.
Gaining a false name and gaining vanity is of course not a bad thing. The problem is that when that day comes, his peaceful practice life will definitely be disturbed. Thinking about it like these days, he doesn’t hear or think about anything outside the window, and spends all his time practicing Reading is definitely not possible.
Luoluo? First of all, she supported whatever Chen Changsheng thought. Although she was a little upset that he didn't take her shopping, a popsicle could appease her, let alone such a serious matter. As for becoming famous through the Ivy Banquet... Given her background, how could she consider such a thing.
This was Chen Changsheng and Luoluo's attitude towards the Ivy Banquet. They really didn't care, even if they were forgotten. According to the experience of the past years, it is normal for the Orthodox Academy to be forgotten again, but there is one biggest difference this year, and that is the existence of Priest Xin.
Reminded by the Bishop, Reverend Xin has been silently understanding the spirit behind the signature of the Pope. Although he has not realized anything until now, and has not seen any changes in Kyoto because of the freshman from the Orthodox Academy, at least he no longer There was no way to forget that freshman.
One day in early summer, a carriage drove into Baihua Lane and entered the Orthodox Academy. In the evening, accompanied by the rosy twilight, the carriage drove out of the Orthodox Academy, out of Baihua Lane, along the streets of the capital city, to the Tiandao Temple, and entered the black jade stone gate.
Luoluo raised the curtain of the car window, looked at the roadside, looked at the buildings and pavilions, her eyes were wide open, very curious. She has been to Tiandao Temple many times before, but she was always surrounded by clansmen and worshipers in the palace. She came quietly from the back door of Tiandao Temple and left without a sound, except for those professors and those outstanding students taught by the professors. I have never dealt with anyone before, and this is the first time I entered the main entrance of Tiandaoyuan.
Chen Changsheng has been to Tiandaoyuan twice. The first time he applied for the exam was an extremely bad experience. The second time, he was soaked and embarrassed, and it was not a good memory. He had long lost the respect and admiration he once had for this college, but he There is no denying that the scenery here is really good.
Green trees, streams with nine bends, and summer flowers are brilliant. Sitting by the car window, looking at these beautiful pictures, because I want to attend the Ivy Banquet, I have to meet so many strangers, and I have to waste a whole night of practice time. His depression disappeared completely, thinking that he would be able to meet Tang Thirty-Six later, he was in a better mood.
Priest Xin didn't know his character. Seeing him looking out of the window in silence, he looked a little melancholy, so he couldn't help but misunderstood something. He was a little worried, so he reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said comfortingly, "It doesn't matter if you don't end up just sitting down." .”
Chen Changsheng turned around, nodded to express his understanding, and thanked him earnestly.
Priest Xin was silent for a moment, and then said: "My lord, don't pay too much attention to what you said in the Orthodox Academy that day... I really suggest that you don't leave the venue to participate in the competition, because this year's Ivy Banquet may be a little different from previous years, really. Be careful."
Knowing that he meant well, Chen Changsheng said, "Don't worry, I'm ready to sit all night."
"Huh? One night?"
Missionary Xin was reassuring that his good intentions had not been misunderstood, when he suddenly noticed the problem in his words, he was startled and asked, "You don't know?"
Chen Changsheng was a little dazed, and asked, "What?"
Reverend Xin glanced at Luoluo who had just looked away from the window.
Luoluo was also at a loss and asked, "What should we know?"
"The Ivy Banquet...is an activity organized by the courts, but it is actually an audition for the Great Court Examination. All the rules are the same as the Great Court Examination. The Great Court Examination will last for three days, and the Ivy Banquet will last for three days. Ye, you really don’t know? Then you must also not know that these three nights are not connected together?”
Priest Xin looked at the two of them like he was looking at a monster, and said, "What are you planning to do?"
Chen Changsheng didn't pay attention to his question at all, his mind was completely focused on what he said earlier, he felt very troubled, it didn't take one night, but three nights? How much time would that delay? How many books should I read less? Isn't this too inappropriate
Seeing him in a daze, Luoluo said to Priest Xin, "Don't worry, we've already made preparations. We haven't eaten lunch yet. We'll definitely have a good meal tonight."
Missionary Xin was speechless, thinking what kind of weird couple this was, looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "Anyway, be careful tonight, I can't be sure now, it's just some news, there may be some unexpected people who will also participate in the Youth League." Vine feast, but maybe it won't happen."
At this moment, the carriage had already arrived at the main venue of the Ivy Banquet tonight.
Missionary Xin said, "I still have matters to deal with, so I can only send you here."
Chen Changsheng and Luoluo thanked him, got out of the carriage, and saw that night had already fallen, and the green forest before had now turned into a shadowy existence like a devil's shadow. Inexplicable pressure came to his face.
"This way, please." A student of Tiandao Academy in black uniform pointed the way politely.
At the end of the stone road is a huge building, with three hundreds of red lanterns hanging outside the building, spreading light around. As expected of the most prestigious academy in the entire continent, this building is not surprising in the Tiandaoyuan, but it is large enough to accommodate hundreds or even thousands of guests.
Looking at the densely packed red lanterns in the night sky, Chen Changsheng didn't feel better, but felt that the pressure became more real.
The curtains in the building are light, and hundreds of young students are already sitting at the desks made of horizontally grained hardwood. The people of the Zhou Dynasty, and they do not belong to the Sixth Ivy Academy. The students of the Sixth Ivy Academy can directly participate in the imperial examination, and have the qualifications not to participate in the preparatory course. It seems that they are naturally higher than these young students. In Tiandaoyuan, it is inevitable to be a little nervous.
Before these more than a hundred food tables scattered among the curtains, there is a huge space, separated by several separate areas with yellow apricot wood as a fence, which are reserved for tonight's host, guests and others. The location of the students of Ivy Sixth Academy.
The Ivy Banquet is nominally a ceremony for these colleges representing Kyoto to welcome students who have passed the preparatory examination for the Imperial Examination. In fact, it is a stage for these colleges to show their strength. After the Ivy Banquet every year, some students who have passed Students who take the preparatory examination are absorbed by these colleges.
Because of these reasons, the mentality of the students of Ivy League No. 6 Hospital is very different from that of the students sitting in the room. You can't see any restraint or nervousness on their faces, only undisguised pride. Either indifferent, or expressionless, looking at those peers in the field with a look of scrutiny.
The best place this year belongs to the Tiandao Academy. Those young people wearing black uniforms look indifferent, not deliberately proud, but proud to the extreme. In the side-by-side area of the Tiandao Academy, students from the Xingxing Academy sit with a calm expression on their faces. , The sitting posture is as stable as a mountain.
There are three colleges next to it: the Zongsi Institute, the Affiliated Courtyard of the Li Palace, and the Thirteenth Division of Qingyu.
Needless to say, Tiandao Temple has a long history and has always been known as the strongest in the mainland. The current pope and the saints of the previous southern sects all came from here. Li Palace and the Affiliated Courtyard of Li Palace are naturally extremely powerful, and the priests of the Zongsi, holding the most important weapon of the country, are also naturally extraordinary.
The Academy of Reaching the Stars is the cradle of the generals of the Great Zhou army. It has made the greatest contribution in the war of defeating the demons by humans, and its status is very special.
The Thirteenth Department of Qingyu is even more special. This academy specializes in practicing the Thirteen Classics of Qingyao Citing. It is mainly for women. It has a close relationship with the Southern Saintess Peak and often exchanges students. Xu Yourong was in this academy when he was enlightened. Study and practice.
This is the legendary Ivy League.
The ivy in front of the palace gate is the most famous sight in Kyoto, and on the stone walls at the gates of the above-mentioned colleges, there are extremely dense ivy, which is the proof of history. For countless years, except for those sects in the south, the rest The strong ones basically have the background of the Ivy League.
The Ivy Courts occupy the best area of the Ivy Banquet, no matter how you look at it, it is a matter of course. People have long been used to this. Those ordinary students who are cautious and restless know this through their seniors, so it is not surprising, but... tonight The Ivy Banquet has changed in a certain detail from previous years.
Someone has noticed that change.
Next to the best location in the Ivy Court, in a seemingly inconspicuous corner, there is also an area separated by yellow rosewood.
The area is small with only one small table.
But that position is parallel to that of the Ivy Courts.
Location is an important thing.
This is tradition.
Looking at that area, there are more and more eyes looking at that small table.
Some people recalled that before the Ivy League, before the Ivy Academy, the most common title that is still passed on by word of mouth is:
"Ivy Six Courtyard".
The Ivy Sixth Academy naturally has six colleges.
In total, there are only five of the Heavenly Dao Academy and the Star Reaching Academy.
What's the name of the other one