The next day, the lady refused to let him go, and only said: "My husband is destined to be here, and he will be accompanied by a beautiful woman, and he will be content and happy."

Li Jiuzhou was also obsessed with beauty and couldn't bear to say goodbye, so he lingered for a few more days.

But he forgot what the shopkeeper said about the vixen.

On this day, the two of them were drinking and talking.

During the dinner, a maid told Madam about the recent news in order to amuse her: "Madam, you know that there are some ignorant people in the world. Wouldn't it be funny if they don't become the number one scholar?"

The lady asked: "It's quite novel, let me tell you about it."

"The top scholar in Jinke was missing outside. The imperial court sent eunuchs to look for him along the road for several days but could not find him. Hearing that the saint was helpless, he promoted the second in the imperial examination to the top scholar and held a Qionglin banquet in his honor last night."

When Li Jiuzhou heard this, he hurriedly asked: "What is the name of the missing Jinke No. 1 Scholar?"

The maid responded: "I heard that he is a descendant of Duke Wei. His surname is Li and his given name is Jiuzhou."

With a pop, Li Jiuzhou shook his hand and the wine glass fell to the ground.

It’s over!

It turns out that the results of the palace examination were released, and Li Jiuzhou High School came first.

It was announced in the Golden Palace that all the Jinshi had gathered, but only one number one scholar was missing.

The Ministry of Rites asked the officials to search for him, and the emperor ordered Gao Lishi and his men to go through the streets and alleys of the capital to find out the whereabouts of the number one scholar Li Jiuzhou, and to find him within three days.

Gao Lishi searched for three days without seeing anyone. When the time limit expired, the emperor sent a decree to change the second place to the number one scholar and went to the Qionglin banquet.

This strange incident caused a sensation in the capital, and the maid learned about it.

Li Jiuzhou complained secretly.

I studied hard in the cold window just to get the top prize.

At this time, if the No. 1 scholar was ignored, he would inevitably be guilty of disrespect and ruin his own future.

When the lady saw something strange about Li Jiuzhou, she hurriedly asked: "What's wrong with Mr. Lang?"

Li Jiuzhou was anxious and regretful. He stood up and knelt down and begged his wife, "Please let me go, please."

The lady pulled him up and asked, "Why did you give me such a great gift?"

Li Jiuzhou said: "To be honest, when we first met, I couldn't tell you my real name, but I am actually Li Jiuzhou."

"Ah!" Madam quickly let go.

After being silent for a long time, the lady then said: "Since you are the number one scholar in the golden field, it is not convenient for me to keep you anymore. It's just a farewell. I don't know when we will see you again."

Tears fell down as he spoke.

You are already a married woman, I am not yet married, and you are several years older than me. You want to live forever, so you are treating me like a pretty boy.

Li Jiuzhou muttered in his heart for a while, and pretended to comfort him: "Madam, there is no need to worry. Lovers will eventually get married. You and I are destined to see each other again. Besides, the emperor will definitely blame me for teasing you like this, so there is no need for me to worry about you, madam."

Even though I said this, I felt unhappy in my heart.

Although this lady is beautiful, she is not Yang Yuhuan after all. I think Yang Yuhuan will only be more beautiful.

Such an affair was just a romantic and happy affair, but it delayed his becoming the number one scholar.

But this lady was still reluctant to leave this gentle hometown, and Li Jiuzhou also had a sad look on his face.

The lady thought for a while and ordered the maid to bring out a painting.

The maid unfolded the scroll and came closer, and saw a beautiful woman leaning on a railing looking at flowers in a pavilion. She looked exactly like the lady.

The maid put away the painting and handed it to Li Jiuzhou. Li Jiuzhou thanked his wife: "I have received Madam's hospitality and gifted her with this painting. I am grateful for Madam's kindness."

The lady said: "Otherwise, I will give you this painting because of friendship, and to help Mr. Lang get the first prize."

When Li Jiuzhou heard this, he was both happy and suspicious.

What I'm happy about is that my wife said that I can still win the top prize, but I don't know if it's true or not.

The question is, how can this painting help me get the top prize?

The lady saw his doubts, pointed at the painting and said: "You took this painting to the imperial court, and you just said that you were led to such a place by an immortal, saw such a beauty, and was taken in by her, staying with her for a few days.

She refused to say her name, and she didn't ask me my name. She just came out today, but she was blindfolded and didn't know the way she came and went. You can only tell me this to ensure that nothing happens."

Li Jiuzhou was puzzled and asked: "Why do you say this so that nothing will happen and you can still get the top prize?"

The lady said: "You don't need to ask too much, just keep it in mind, but according to my words, my husband is also a nobleman of the court. If I ask someone to bribe the servants and deal with it, I will definitely be able to help you get it back."

Number one scholar."

Li Jiuzhou first knew that she was a powerful person and might be able to help. Secondly, he didn't know what to do, so he agreed.

So he picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said goodbye to his wife reluctantly.

The lady shed tears sadly, personally sent Li Jiuzhou out, watched him leave, and then returned to the house.

Li Jiuzhou staggered into the neighborhood and along the street came to the place where the results were released.

Zhang Xiaoluo had been waiting here for several days. When he saw Li Jiuzhou from a distance, he ran over in a hurry.

"Alang, where have you been these past few days? Do you know that you missed the number one prize?" Zhang Xiaoluo cried as he spoke.

He studied with Li Jiuzhou every day, knowing how difficult it was for Li Jiuzhou to get the top prize, and he couldn't hide his regret at the moment.

Seeing that he was crying sadly, Li Jiuzhou felt sorry for himself and sighed: "Oh, it's hard to explain in words."

"It's all my fault. I was busy watching the excitement and lost Alang." Zhang Xiaoluo complained to himself.

Li Jiuzhou wiped away his tears and said Youyou: "I don't blame you, I will go to the palace to meet the saint."

Zhang Xiaoluo was shocked and said: "Alang, you are crazy. You are teasing the saint like this, which will inevitably lead to the crime of disrespect."

Li Jiuzhou patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, don't say any more, just wait for me at the hotel next door."

I saw that he looked haggard and his clothes were disheveled. He had been here in a state of despair for several days. I thought I was happy, but I had forgotten about this personal book boy, and I felt very sorry.

Li Jiuzhou took out a handful of silver from his arms and stuffed it into his hand, and said softly: "You can stay and eat well here, and wait for news from me."

"Alang, please be more careful."

Although Zhang Xiaoluo was reluctant, he did not want to disobey him. He immediately picked up the box on the ground and put it on his back, turned around and entered the hotel.

Arriving alone in front of the Daming Palace, Li Jiuzhou shouted loudly: "I am Li Jiuzhou, and I want to see the saint."

When the guards heard this, they swarmed up, tied him up, and beat him with sticks.

"Why are you so confused?" A voice shouted from the side, and everyone stopped in a hurry.

It turned out that Gao Lishi was out of the palace on business. He saw the commotion here and drove over.

The guard explained the situation, and Gao Lishi dismounted and asked, "Are you Li Jiuzhou?"

"It's me." Li Jiuzhou had already guessed that he was Gao Lishi, and his attitude became much more respectful.

"Then where were you a few days ago and why didn't you listen to the announcement?"

Li Jiuzhou was held by the soldiers and couldn't move. He said: "It's strange to say that I met the immortal on the road and was blocked by him for the past few days. I just came out today. Now I want to go to the court to explain the matter. I also ask General Gao to come."

It’s convenient.”

Xuanzong believed deeply in immortality. When Gao Lishi heard that he had met an immortal, he was a little surprised and did not blame him. "The saint is in the calyx building at the moment. You can come with me."
Chapter completed!