When Emperor Liang was in Qiluo Garden, the tribute courtyard was already a busy scene. The capital city had two tribute courtyards, which were on the north and south of the imperial city, about several miles away from the imperial city, called the Beigongyuan and the Nangongyuan. Here, there were white walls and gray tiles, with heavy cubicles and many tiles, and it was very solemn. Every day when the Beijing exam was held, the officers and soldiers were guarding the strictness and solemn feeling was even better than before. This is a place for students all over the world to yearn for. Being able to enter the tribute courtyard to take the exam means the beginning of the career of officialdom; this is also a place where students all over the world feared. The Liang State has severely punished the imperial examination twice, and each time dozens of people were either heads or sent to guard the border, and they were never allowed to be used forever.

At this time, all the examiners were in the examination hall of the Nangong Academy. Fu Bing was holding a brocade box in his hand, with wax seals on all sides of the brocade box, and a six-clawed golden dragon seal attached to it.

"The questions for this Beijing Examination were personally selected by the emperor, and it was in my hands. The meeting was opened in front of all the students on the day of the exam. Today, I would like to ask you to come here to arrange the exams for the two tribute colleges." His voice was vicissitudes and hoarse, and Fu Bing was already extremely old, with a thin and slightly hunched body. He barely stood with his cane, his hair and beard were white, and his face was full of wrinkles. He had experienced three dynasties in his life. As a teacher who is a child today, he has been in charge of Chengjunguan for twenty years.

"Master Fu, you'd better sit down. Your body is important!" Liu Yi looked very concerned. He was only 35 years old, but he was already a minister of the Ministry of Personnel. People who don't know what to do will think that he is young and promising, but in fact he has the ability to manage government, but he is even more skilled in pleasing King Ling. Now everyone in the court knows that he is King Ling's confidant.

Liu Yi was very good at getting along with everything, and Cheng Bobin, who was sitting next to him, was not willing to be outdone. "Mr. Liu said very much, Master Liu, you are in charge of the tribute court, and let us leave the rest of the matter." Cheng Bobin's father was the former Minister of Rites, with very strict family education. He was outstanding in his personal literary talent. He was the top candidate in the Beijing Examination exam ten years ago. He has always looked down on Liu Yi who took advantage of flattery and took the lead.

Fu Bing really couldn't stand any longer, and he heard this and sat down, "Thank you to the emperor's trust, everyone, I have been the chief examiner. Since that's the case, I will make some arrangements: Lord Liu, Lord Hu, Lord Chen, Beigongyuan will be in trouble; Lord Cheng, Lord Zhong, let me accompany me in the Nangongyuan."

Fu Bing spoke, and everyone agreed.

At this time, there was a person outside the Nangong Academy standing at the release of the results. The Beijing Examination Examination had not started, so there was naturally no ranking to be released. The outside of the Gong Academy was sparsely populated, so this person seemed particularly eye-catching.

"The dim light in the humble room is like a bean, I don't want to be famous for many years.

I have a family, country and the world, and I have been entangled in my life for ten years.”

This person is Jiang Weizhen, alone, pouring out his mind, but he just told him to himself.

"'Don't bother with fame and fame, and have family and country in mind', I'm afraid there are not many people who can still have your heart!" A cheer sounded behind Jiang Weizhen, which was so shocked that he quickly turned around. He saw a scholar who looked like him standing with his hands behind his back and smiling at him. Jiang Weizhen quickly looked at the person and found that he was wearing a gray cloth shirt with patches on his sleeves, and a pair of black cloth shoes had broken edges. It was thought that he was a poor student like himself.

"Brother Tai has won the award, and I just express what I think. I wonder if Brother Tai is also a person who goes to Beijing for the exam?"

"Yes, the Beijing Examination once a year has affected all students in the world, and I am no exception!"

After determining the other party's identity, Jiang Weizhen felt that he was much closer and bowed, "Do you dare to ask me about my name?"

The man bowed with his hands and said, "I am the one with my surname An, and my name is Liyin, and I am from Mingzhou."

Jiang Weizhen also quickly returned the gift, "In Xiajiang Weizhen, the water craftsman is Jiang, the Zhen of Weiguo, and the people of Baishui County, Yanzhou."

"Oh? You are Jiang Weizhen? My hometown is Nanyang County, so it is adjacent to Baishui County! I have heard of my brother's name. I won the first place in the provincial examination at the age of fourteen. I became the first place in the imperial examination two years later. However, because I was unwilling to surrender to the powerful and powerful, I resolutely gave up the Beijing examination exam that year! I didn't expect that I could actually see a real person today!" An Liyin was obviously very excited, and even his voice trembled.

Jiang Weizhen didn't expect that when times passed, there were still people who remembered their own affairs. He was quite moved for a while, "It's been a long time ago, so it's better not to mention it. Haven't I still come to this tribute court now?"

"This matter has nothing to do with reputation. Listening to my previous words, I know that my brother has the heart to serve the country. Only by betting on this once a decade of opportunities can we realize what we want!"

These words obviously meant that Jiang Weizhen's heart was in a state of mind, and his blood was rising for a moment, "You and I are both people who study hard and serve the country with all their hearts. Meeting today is also fate. I am already twenty next year, where is my brother?"

"I'm two years older, so I call you brother."

"It's easy to say! I'll ask where my brother lives?"

When An Liyin was asked, she lowered her head slightly and said in a little embarrassed manner: "A inn in the east of Cheng."

Jiang Weizhen immediately understood that he had nowhere to go at the beginning, but fortunately he met Xuan Shaoning and was taken in by King Yu. He was a poor student and had a strong resonance with the difficulties.

"I was also by chance and got help from noble people and moved into the Yu Prince's Mansion. If I have any difficulties, I might as well come to see Yu Brother. Yu Brother seems that Yu Prince is also a person who loves and cherishes talents."

"Okay, then I'll thank you first!" After saying that, An Liyin bowed deeply again, and Jiang Weizhen hurriedly supported her, "Why should we be so kind? I look down on me, Jiang Weizhen!"

"Okay, I'm too restrained, I won't be able to do it in the future!"

"Haha, okay, it's better to meet me by chance than to invite me. How about having a drink together?"

"Very good!"

There are still four days before the Beijing Examination Examination, and everyone in the Gongyuan is doing all preparations without touching the ground. However, King Xiang and King Ling were not in a hurry. There was no news for a long time, which made the eldest son feel unhappy. Du Shaoyin and Mu Qingyuan were busy taking the exam, and Yan Keran's duty time in the palace was also extended, and even Xiao Moyan has not appeared for a long time; Mobei is temporarily calm. Because the Beijing Examination Examination Examination is approaching, Xuan Shaoning decided to go to Qingshan Academy to see Master Bai Shi together after the exam. In this way, he became idle.

"Brother Xuan!"

"Oh? It's Brother Jiang, are you going out again?"

"Yes, go to Chengdong Inn to make friends."

Even Jiang Weizhen couldn't meet him all day long. I heard that it was an opportunity to meet a student, and the two of them were very scheming, so they drank and chatted every day, which was so unhappy.

Seeing Jiang Weizhen go out, Xuan Shaoning's mind appeared in her mind as a woman with bright eyes and good looks, and she still remembers her panicked expression and a playful and intelligent smile...

Bang! Xuan Shaoning quickly slapped himself, "I am a princess, and it's a miserable difference from you, it's simply a delusion!" After tidilying up his thoughts, Xuan Shaoning decided to go out for a walk, which was better than staying alone and thinking about it.

The capital city is still prosperous. If there is any difference, it is that you can see officers and soldiers patrolling on the street from time to time. After all, the Beijing exam is just around the corner. Xuan Shaoning walked aimlessly, and suddenly someone bumped into him.

"I'm so sorry!" The man quickly apologized.

"It's not important to worry." Xuan Shaoning glanced at the other party. Although this person was dressed as a Liang Dynasty person, his facial features clearly had the characteristics of a Tang people.

After the man nodded and turned around and left, Xuan Shaoning always felt something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong. "Hey, what happened today, I'm always thinking about it!"

Just two days before the Beijing Examination, a shocking news came out: Mr. Fu Bing was seriously ill!

The prince, King Xiang, King Ling, and King Yu rushed to the Gongyuan for a visit at the first time. Emperor Liang hurriedly ordered the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital to go to the hospital for treatment. This news also made the students who went to Beijing to take the exam worry. Some were worried about Mr. Fu's health. After all, he was the emperor's teacher. His ex-government sacrificial wine, and he was the saint in the hearts of all students in the world. Some were worried that if the examiner fell ill, it would affect the Beijing examination and examination as scheduled. After all, one day would be postponed, there would be more variables.

As the temporary personal guard of King Yu, Xuan Shaoning was also in the tribute courtyard at this time, but because of his identity, he could not enter the inner courtyard and could only wait in the outer courtyard. One day and one night, he saw the imperial doctors and maids coming in and out, and no one dared to say a word. The atmosphere in the tribute courtyard was very depressing, and Xuan Shaoning also tensed up. As the special envoy of Emperor Liang, Eunuch Cui also came to visit him, but never saw Emperor Liang come in person.

Late at night on April 21, 29, Liang Li, a bad news came from the tribute school: Fu Bing, the teacher of Emperor Liang, and his ex-Chengjunguan, died of illness! Then another news came out: the Beijing Examination will still be held as scheduled, and the chief examiner's position is vacant to commemorate Mr. Fu. The examiner of the Beigong Academy remains unchanged, and the Nangong Academy is headed by Cheng Bobin.

Tomorrow is the big day for the Beijing Examination, but Master Fu left tonight. Is it a trick of fate? Xuan Shaoning and Fu Bing had no contact, so they felt regretful for him but no sadness.

"Let's go" King Yu walked out of the inner hall and said something to Xuan Shaoning.

"yes!"

Just as Xuan Shaoning followed King Yu out of the gate of the Gongyuan, he accidentally heard the whispers between the two maids.

"Master Fu was in good health two days ago, why did he suddenly disappear?"

"Yes, I sent lunch to Mr. I've given me lunch the day before yesterday. It's clear that Mr. has a good appetite!"

"What a strange thing!"

"Okay, let's be servants, stop talking."

But these words came into Xuan Shaoning's ears. He frowned and followed King Yu away.

April 22, 29th, Liang Li, the auspicious day of the zodiac test, the ten-year Beijing exam. Jiang Weizhen got up very early and packed up all the items and prepared to go out.

"Brother Jiang!"

"Oh, it's Brother Xuan, I'm going to report to the tribute court now!"

"Today is Brother Jiang's day, I'm waiting for good news for Brother Jiang!"

"Haha, no matter what, I am still very grateful to His Highness King Yu and Brother Xuan for taking in it!"

"Then Brother Jiang will repay you with the title of the Golden List!"

After Jiang Weizhen left, he did not go directly to the tribute court as he said, but went to the inn in the south of the city to find Anliyin. He watched Jiang Weizhen go to Xuan Shaoning in the opposite direction and didn't care, because today is also the day when Du Shaoyin and Mu Qingyuan enter the tribute court, so he had to go see him off.

All students who take the Beijing Examination Examination are divided into Beigong Academy and Nangong Academy according to their household registration. The distinction between household registration is based on the geographical location of the capital. Students north of the capital belong to the northern part of the capital, and students south of the capital belong to the southern part of the capital.

In order to commemorate Mr. Fu Bing, who passed away yesterday, all the two tribute courts were hung with white silk, and even the guards had white cloth strips wrapped around their arms, which made the tribute court look solemn as it was originally serious.

"Shaoning! We are here!"

When Xuan Shaoning arrived at the Nangongyuan, Xiao Moyan and others had already arrived. Du Shaoyin's household registration was Mingzhou, and Mu Qingyuan was from the capital, so both were classified as Nangongyuan. At this time, the two were dressed up in spirit, and they were carrying a bamboo basket. Mu Qingyuan's bamboo basket was a little smaller, and it was not an exaggeration to say that Du Shaoyin's bamboo basket was as big as a stove, because the Beijing examination lasted for three days, and no one was allowed to enter and exit within three days, and the tribute school did not provide food, so the students taking the exam had to bring the food they needed for three days.

"It happened to be Ke Ran on duty today, so I can't come." Du Shaoyin explained to Xuan Shaoning.

"Shaoyin, your basket is too big, how much food did you bring?" Zhao Kexin teased.

"Haha, Shaoyin must be confident, so he has prepared so much food to pass the time!" Xiao Moyan laughed.

"Moyan can speak, Shaoyin, Qingyuan, we are waiting for your good news!" Su Qian put his left and right hands on the shoulders of the two of them.

Xuan Shaoning walked up and encouraged: "The Qingshan Academy will never be inferior to others!"

"Shao Ning is right!"

"Brother Xuan!"

Xuan Shaoning looked back and found that it was Jiang Weizhen. He was from Yanzhou, so he was naturally in Nangongyuan. There was another scholar standing beside Jiang Weizhen. He looked pretty but had no helpless face, and his figure was thin. His clothes were simpler than Jiang Weizhen. The basket he was carrying was so small that it was much smaller than Du Shaoyin and the others. It was like a bowl facing a pot.

"Brother Jiang went out earlier than me, but arrived later than me. I think he would meet this brother in the future." Xuan Shaoning looked at An Liyin and said.

"Brother Xuan has always been smart. Yes, this is Brother An I met a few days ago!" Jiang Weizhen pointed at An Liyin.

Anliyin cooperated very well and stepped forward, clasped her fists with her hands, "At the lower Anliyin, from Mingzhou."

"You are also from Mingzhou, and your surname is rare!" Du Shaoyin was very happy. It was rare to meet his hometown people in the tribute court.

"Yes, could this brother be too?"

“That’s right!”

"According to this, I can enter the tribute court together!"

"Hey, it's not enough to enter the tribute court together, you have to be on the list together!"

"Haha, Mo Yan's words today are particularly auspicious!"

After a group of people were joking, they watched Du Shaoyin, Mu Qingyuan, Jiang Weizhen, and An Liyin walked into the tribute school. Liang Guo was extremely strict in the Beijing examination and the tribute school. Every student entering the tribute school must have a special person searched the whole body and all the items they carried with him. The students even had to take off their outer robes and shoes to prove their innocence.

Outside the Gongyuan, Xuan Shaoning and others were still waiting for several students to search. He glanced at a casual glance and saw a person not far away. The man was very ordinary and was quietly disappeared in the crowd. However, in Xuan Shaoning's eyes, he was a little familiar, as if he had seen it before, but where was it?

The man stood a little far from the entrance of the Gongyuan. He stood for a while, as if he noticed Xuan Shaoning's gaze, and then lowered his head and left.

By the way! Isn’t this person the one who collided with him that day! Xuan Shaoning finally remembered that he still remembered that man looked like a Tangren face. But what did he do here?

"Shaoning! What are you looking at?" Su Qian's scream interrupted Xuan Shaoning.

"No... nothing"

"They finally all entered the tribute court. I'll take you to a good place!" Xiao Moyan suggested.

"What's the good place?" Xuan Shaoning asked.

"A new singing and dancing workshop was opened opposite Yinfeng Pavilion. The name is also unique, called Leng Yuezhai!" Xiao Moyan said with a flash of beauty.

"I won't go!" Before Xiao Moyan finished speaking, Zhao Kexin turned around and left, throwing a sentence: "You men are looking for fun in this kind of place!"

Xuan Shaoning also wanted to keep Zhao Kexin for a while, but Xiao Moyan hurriedly held it, "Kexin is right. It's a place for us to enjoy. It's better for her to be a girl! But Kexin, if you don't go, don't blame me again!"

Zhao Kexin, who had just walked away a few steps, turned around and looked at Xiao Moyan suspiciously, "Do you have something to say?"

"Hehe, anyway, all I can guarantee is that you will definitely be worth the trip!" Xiao Moyan winked at Su Qian after saying that.

"Okay, I'm casual." Su Qian smiled.
Chapter completed!