The noisy and lively palace gradually became quiet with the arrival of Rong Zhuguo Dugu Sheng and his entourage, and countless eyes converged on the terrace.
Chu Ling stood with his hands behind his hands and looked at Dugu Sheng and the others who were on stage. Chu Ling keenly captured the vague expressions of the several people, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Are you confident?"
Huangfu Jingyu said to Chu Ling in a low voice without squinting his eyes.
"What do you mean, princess?"
Chu Ling said calmly: "Chu didn't understand."
"interesting."
Huangfu Jingyu seemed to be smiling but not smiling, "I would like to take a good look at what kind of poems you wrote for Su Shisan."
Chu Ling smiled and said nothing.
Huangfu Jingyu's performance just now, Chu Ling expected that he must have guessed it, but this matter had nothing to do with Huangfu Jingyu, so Chu Ling was wondering what secrets Huangfu Jingyu knew at this son-in-law banquet, so that
It has to do this.
Is there something special about this Chu Ling?
On the terrace, Dugu Sheng, who was standing with his hands behind his back, glanced at where Chu Ling was. His expression showed no joy or sorrow, but he was thinking deeply in his heart.
"Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to accept the invitation of Rongzhu Kingdom to come to Longshou Villa to attend this cultural banquet." After thinking for a moment, Dugu Sheng gathered his thoughts, looked around the crowd in front of him, and said in a sonorous and powerful tone, "It looks like Rongzhu Kingdom's palace
As far as Xanadu is concerned, it still hasn’t lost the hearts of the people..."
What Dugu Sheng said seemed to be addressed to the people present, but in fact it was addressed to those in the group that Yu Yajian belonged to. The momentum he showed in his every move showed domineering and confidence!
This is the domineering spirit from one of the Nine Pillar Kingdoms.
This is the confidence that comes from top nobles.
"For the sake of the strong wind, let us drink this glass to the fullest!"
Dugu Sheng's heroic voice echoed here. Several healthy servants held trays and bowed their heads in front of everyone. Dugu Sheng picked up the wine glass.
"Drink full!"
"Drink full!"
Voices rang out from everywhere, and the crowd beside the terrace became commotion. In their line of sight, they saw many figures appearing near the window.
After all, he is one of the Nine Pillar Kingdoms of Feng Dynasty. He comes from a top noble family and his momentum is extraordinary.
Being in such a situation, Chu Ling could feel the change in the atmosphere, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
For the strong wind.
Not everyone can say such words with special meanings. If you are not at a certain level and dare to say such special words, that is arrogance!
In the Feng Dynasty under the rule of autocratic imperial power, if anyone dares to do any act of arrogance, even relatives of the emperor will be subject to the most severe impeachment. Even if the impact is too great, they may be deprived of their title and sent to prison for severe punishment!
However, this sentence came from Dugu Sheng's mouth, and no one would say anything else. Everything stems from the great contribution Rongzhu Guofu had made for Feng Chao.
The fact that the Feng Dynasty is as powerful as it is today and that it can rule over a vast territory is related to the emergence of wise kings in the past dynasties, who are either good at literature or martial arts, leading the Feng Dynasty to continue to move forward, but it is undeniable that it is also inseparable from the outstanding civil and military affairs of the past dynasties.
, and the distinguished group of people rewarded by Feng Chao are the vanguards active at the forefront!
Even now, it is the same.
Chu Ling's deep eyes revealed the four people beside Dugu Sheng. He did not expect that these four people in front of him could be invited by Dugu Sheng.
"I heard from the teacher that Brother Chu has only been here for a long time, so I don't know some things clearly." Seeing Chu Ling staring at the four people, Su Shisan whispered: "Su, please introduce to Brother Chu..."
"No."
Chu Ling smiled slightly and said, "Although Mr. Chu has only been here for a short time, his master has taught him about Xanadu's customs, customs, and even the affairs of the world."
"Chu Ling, who did you learn from?"
Huangfu Jingyu raised his eyebrows slightly, glanced at Chu Ling and said: "I am really curious about what kind of person you are, who can be so respected by you."
Huangfu Jingyu knew what kind of person Chu Ling was.
Even though they don't see each other much.
But Chu Ling's state of being different from others made Huangfu Jingyu unforgettable.
Even under the strict investigation of the Xuandiao Division, no one could know everything about Chu Ling, which made Huangfu Jingyu very curious about Chu Ling in his heart.
Chu Ling said without changing his expression: "My master once said that if you leave him, no matter where you are, you cannot reveal any news about your master, otherwise you will be expelled from the master's sect."
"Speak secretly, even your teacher doesn't know."
Huangfu Jingyu became more and more curious.
"no."
Chu Ling spoke concisely and concisely.
"If you don't say it, don't say it."
Huangfu Jingyu snorted coldly, "There is nothing I can't do if I want to know."
"Then princess, you have to work hard."
Chu Ling smiled lightly and said: "I know the whereabouts of my master, please tell Chu."
Huangfu Jingyu: "..."
Through what Chu Ling said, Huangfu Jingyu could feel that Chu Ling's master was probably also a weirdo.
A little weirdo.
An old weirdo.
This can explain why Chu Ling is such a strange person.
"... I believe that everyone is impatient, so I won't go into details. Next, I will invite the Four Sages of Zhushan to preside over the literary battle."
Dugu Sheng, who was on the terrace, was talking as usual, and even extended his hand to invite the four gentlemen around him to come forward. However, out of the corner of his eye, he kept paying attention to Chu Ling and the others. The interaction between them just now was all seen by Dugu Sheng.
"I really didn't expect that I would be able to see the true faces of the Four Sages of Zhushan. This is a rare event."
"Yes, in the past, the imperial court invited the Four Sages of Zhushan to come down the mountain many times, but they all came back without success."
"How did Rongzhu Kingdom invite the Four Sages of Zhushan?"
"You ask me? Then who should I ask? Anyway, I don't have such a face..."
Under the guidance of Dugu Sheng, the attention of the group gathered around the terrace was attracted by the Four Sages of Zhushan, and no one paid attention to what happened before.
The Four Sages of Zhushan are a legend to Feng Chao.
There is a difference between fame and fame.
"This literary battle may not be possible for us alone."
As soon as Dugu Sheng finished speaking, one of the Four Sages of Zhushan, Qi Luanchuan in black robes, said: "The Imperial Academy and the gentlemen of the seven academies, can you come to the terrace and appreciate the masterpieces with us?"
One word stirred up a thousand waves.
What Qi Luanchuan said shocked everyone present. What made it difficult for them to proceed?
These are the Four Sages of Zhushan!
If this statement had been made by others, perhaps there would not be so much confusion, but it happened to come from Qi Luanchuan, one of the Four Sages of Zhushan.
That would be different.
The most critical point is that Qi Luanchuan is talking about tastings, not reviews. Some astute people are already keenly aware of the difference.
Dugu Shenglian stood with his hands in his hands. Although he was a little surprised, after thinking of something, he didn't say much else and just stood aside quietly.
"Zi Jinggong, what kind of masterpiece is it that can make all four of you in trouble? I would like to come and take a look."
A loud voice sounded on the third floor.
The crowd gathered on the terrace became noisy.
"Did I hear it correctly just now? Is it the sound of the Imperial Academy offering wine?"
"I guess you heard it right."
"You heard it right, it's Mr. Zheng's voice!"
When Huangfu Jingyu saw the scene in front of her, there was a slight difference between her eyebrows. Things seemed to be different from what she thought.
"Chu Ling, what kind of poetry did you write?"
Seeing the crowd starting to move, and figures appearing one after another from the stairwells, Huangfu Jingyu raised his eyebrows slightly and whispered to Chu Ling: "Let me tell you first."
"I'm afraid the princess will be disappointed."
Chu Ling stepped back and said without changing his expression: "Chu didn't write any poems."
"Brother Chu, what on earth is going on?"
Following Su Shisan, who was retreating, he saw a famous scholar appear. His heart beat faster, and he whispered to Chu Ling worriedly: "Could it be..."
"Brother Su, don't be impatient, just wait and see what happens."
Chu Ling comforted her by saying, "It's useless to talk about anything else right now."
Chu Ling looked at Jiang Zhongzi who appeared.
When Jiang Zhongzi followed dozens of other great scholars toward the terrace, his eyes locked on where Chu Ling, Su Shisan and the others were.
Jiang Zhongzi's eyes showed a little surprise.
When Jiang Zhongzi rushed to the Longshou Garden for the banquet, he thought of many possibilities, but he did not think of this possibility.
Such special performances by the Four Sages of Zhushan are really rare.
As a great scholar who is famous all over the world, Jiang Zhongzi knows the talents and learning of these four people very well, and he also knows the temperament and temperament of these four people better than anyone else.
It is really difficult to get Qi Luanchuan, one of the Four Sages, to say this.
"Gentlemen, please let me talk about the pleasantries later."
Seeing many great scholars attending the banquet on stage, Qi Luanchuan flicked his robe sleeves, stood up with his hands behind his hands and said, "I invite you all to come here because you want to taste the masterpieces with us and see how we should select them."
Everyone in the Imperial College and the Seven Colleges was still thinking of chatting with the Four Sages of Zhushan, but after hearing what Qi Luanchuan said, everyone became curious.
What kind of masterpiece can make them do this?
"What the hell is going on?"
"I don't know!"
"I am becoming more and more curious as to why..."
The groups here gathered together in small groups and discussed heatedly, and their voices became louder and louder.
"Shut up!!"
Seeing that the situation was starting to get out of control, Fu Shou, one of the Four Sages of Zhushan, frowned and shouted: "Anyone who dares to speak nonsense will be expelled from Longshou Villa."
Don't look at the group of disciples in front of you. If you pick one of them at random, most people will be afraid of it. But in the eyes of some people, once their bottom line is touched, the so-called noble birth cannot be entered at all.
their eyes.
The originally noisy scene immediately became quiet.
"Rong Zhuguo, let someone bring some desks." Facing everyone's gaze, Qi Luanchuan looked at Dugu Sheng and nodded slightly.
"Go and make arrangements."
Dugu Sheng didn't say much else, he looked at the steward aside and said.
"promise."
The steward immediately bowed and ran down the terrace without any delay.
"Dugu Sheng, this old guy, why are you showing off anymore?"
In the Tianjing Pavilion, the old man in white furrowed his brows and looked down at the scene in front of him. "The Imperial Academy and the Confucian scholars from the seven academies who were invited to attend the banquet by the Four Sages of Zhushan all shouted. If this matter spreads in Shangdu, I don't know what will happen."
What a turmoil.”
"Why do I think...this matter has little to do with it?"
The old man in purple robe said solemnly: "Even if he really wants to do something, he will only start with poetry. But it is unrealistic to ask the four sages of Zhushan to do what he wants. After all, these four people have been together for a long time.
You dare to violate the decree issued by the emperor."
"Is there really a masterpiece?"
The old man in white raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "What kind of masterpiece is it that can make the four sages of Zhushan do this? I am really curious."
"It seems that coming to the banquet this time is a worthwhile trip."
The old man in purple robe smiled lightly and said: "Let's take a look first and then talk about it. You will know later."
Such an unexpected event surprised not only the people gathered on the terrace, but also the groups who had not come down after being invited.
Various voices of discussion resounded throughout the palace.
"Sir, what happened?"
Seeing a dozen healthy servants carrying desks and rushing towards the terrace, Xiang Yannian looked confused, looked up at Chu Ling and said, "Why is it different from what you said before?"
"I'm not very clear either."
Chu Ling patted Xiang Yannian on the shoulder, "Take a look first before talking, you will know later."
"oh."
Xiang Yannian responded.
"Gentlemen, after our preliminary screening, there are nine excellent works left." Seeing that the desk was placed, Qi Luanchuan on the terrace looked around at the scholars in front of him, "I hope you can appreciate these nine poems."
, see if it can be sorted."
With that said, Qi Luanchuan turned to look at Wu Jingzhi, one of the Four Sages.
Facing everyone's gaze, Wu Jingzhi took out the pile of unnamed papers and carefully placed each piece of paper on the desk.
Nine songs?
Seeing this scene, Dugu Sheng frowned slightly. The people he invited this time agreed to write seven poems. Why did nine appear?
For some reason, Dugu Sheng felt uneasy in his heart.
If things were different from what he expected, then this meaningful banquet might not be what he expected.
"I'll have to take a closer look to see what kind of masterpiece it is."
Zheng Zhixin, who was offering wine to the Imperial Academy, lifted his robe and said with a smile: "If the four sages of Zhushan can say this, my trip will be considered worthwhile."
"yes."
Su An, the headmaster of Zhaoyan Academy, followed closely and said: "I am also very curious."
When the two of them were talking about this, they walked towards the desk. However, when they saw the poems listed on the desk, their expressions changed. The previous smiles were gone, replaced by solemnity.
Everyone can see this scene clearly.
All the scholars on the terrace gathered together.
"What a masterpiece it is."
When Huangfu Jingyu saw this scene, he felt curious in his heart. He frowned slightly and said, "How can everyone's expressions change so quickly?"
"If the princess is really curious, why not come on stage and have a look?"
Chu Ling looked at Huangfu Jingyu with a smile and said.
"Don't you dare to treat me like me?"
Huangfu Jingyu snorted coldly and glanced at Chu Ling, "When you get on the stage, you get on the stage. I want to take a good look at it."
After saying this, Huangfu Jingyu flicked his sleeves and walked towards the terrace with his head held high.
"Sir, why does the third princess have to go on stage?"
Seeing this, Xiang Yannian blinked and said, "Is the third princess also a great scholar?"
Chu Ling smiled lightly and said, "Do you think she is a great scholar?"
"Probably so."
Seeing that after Huangfu Jingyu came on stage, the two vicious old men just now did not scold him. Xiang Yannian timidly said: "Otherwise, those two old grandfathers would not have scolded me. Do you think I am right?"