The so-called palace banquet, also known as the Shaowei Banquet, was originally a banquet held for official promotion or a national banquet. Later, this tradition was also inherited in the imperial examination.
The admission of scholars was another major event in the Wen Dynasty, and the tail-burning banquet was also a welcome ceremony for the newly promoted scholars.
This kind of palace banquet is naturally of extraordinary standard, and it is also held in the Liangyi Palace where His Majesty attends to daily affairs.
At the time of Youshi, the sun has just set in Chang'an City, and the lanterns have just started to go on. Under the Imperial City Square, many newly promoted scholars have gathered, and it is quite lively at the moment.
This kind of palace banquet can be described as the ultimate glory. Many people came wearing red robes. This time, everyone also came wearing red robes, and everyone's face was glowing.
The bustling scene in the square naturally attracted countless people's attention.
In the imperial city, a grand banquet has been set up in the Liangyi Palace, with various palace maids and eunuchs shuttled around. The entire hall is brightly lit and gorgeous, with various delicacies on display and overlapping delicacies, making people feel fragrant.
The side door of Chang'an has been opened for all the scholars. Everyone followed the lead and filed in. Everyone looked very excited. They held hands and chatted with each other along the way. However, after entering the imperial city, everyone's expressions became a bit more serious, and the voices of exchanges
It's also much smaller.
The majesty of the imperial city kept everyone in awe, and they were also planning in their hearts how to perform well at today's palace banquet.
Li Chi and others also arrived here at the moment. Although they were already considered disciples of the Poetry Sect, they were not excluded. This opportunity also allowed everyone to communicate with each other, and it was not a waste to take the same exam.
It's just that many people are looking around at the moment, seeming to be looking for this.
Li Chi also looked around and looked at the crowd for a moment, but he failed to do so.
Under the guidance of the eunuch, everyone stood outside the Liangyi Palace. Everyone lowered their eyes and thought. Li Chi caught a glimpse of Tan Weiyi next to him. He hesitated for a moment, but turned slightly sideways to greet the other party.
"Brother Tan, I don't know why I haven't seen Brother Song yet?"
Li Chi asked Tan Wei. Tan Wei immediately turned around and saw that it was Li Chi. He just smiled and shook his head.
"I haven't seen Brother Song anywhere."
"But Brother Li is so anxious to find him, I wonder why?"
Li Chi's face suddenly showed a hint of embarrassment. At this moment, he also let out a deep breath, and then spoke to Tan Weiyi with a frustrated look on his face.
"I... I made some inappropriate remarks to Brother Song at the talent selection ceremony last time, but this time, I have to apologize to Brother Song no matter what."
Tan Wei immediately smiled and just raised his hands and said.
"I see. I think Brother Song is not a villain who cares about these things."
As soon as Tan Wei said this, Li Chi's face looked a bit wrong. At the moment, he just nodded slightly and ended the topic.
But after saying this, both of them looked at the field. When they saw Liu Kaidong from Jiangnan West Road also hurriedly arrived, they still didn't see Song Mu's heavy attack. The two of them were obviously a little surprised.
Immediately, he stepped forward to ask, and Liu Kaidong also said helplessly.
"I don't know where Song Zhuangyuan went, but he received a post this morning and hurried out."
Saying this, several people looked a little surprised. It seemed that Song Mu had gone to visit various places today. It would be a little late, so it would not be a big deal.
But at this moment, someone shouted outside the door.
"Master of the Ministry of Etiquette has arrived! The top scholar of Jinke has arrived!"
When the long voice fell, it immediately caught everyone's ears. They all looked towards the palace gate on that side. At this moment, they saw several figures in red robes coming towards here, and Song Mu was among them.
This time Song Mu lowered his head and walked slightly beside an old man. The old man was stroking his beard and talking to him, with a smile on his face.
Some people among the crowd recognized the Lord of the Ministry of Rites, and knew that Lord Han was an important figure in the Ministry of Rites, and they actually talked and laughed with Song Mu this time.
Everyone was a little surprised. They felt that the champion of Song Dynasty was indeed outstanding in strength and was so quickly valued by the Lord of the Ministry of Rites. Some people were guessing what the Lord of the Ministry of Rites and Song Mu were talking about.
They thought of the four most sacred sentences of Confucianism in Song Mu's paper, and they felt a little moved at the moment.
Even people with extraordinary strength like this can win the favor of adults, but we are beyond our reach.
However, a look of surprise flashed across everyone's faces for a moment, and then everyone stepped forward to salute. Song Mu also hurriedly took a few steps away, and joined everyone in raising his hands to the adults.
Master Han was very happy today. He smiled and nodded to everyone, and said a few words of encouragement to several students. Then he handed over to Song Mu and took the first step.
Standing in this scene, Song Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Standing next to this great scholar, he always felt an indescribable sense of oppression. This class of scholars was truly terrifying in terms of strength.
At this moment, someone came up next to him, held hands with Song Mu, and immediately asked.
"Zhuangyuan of the Song Dynasty, how come you are so familiar with the adults of the Ministry of Rites?"
Song Mu looked surprised, but this time he smiled slightly, and then said to the other party.
"I just bumped into you adults by chance, so I followed you in and had a little chat with you."
After hearing this, everyone nodded, their expressions finally relaxed a little, and they seemed to have accepted this explanation, but the look of envy in their eyes could not be wiped away.
After all, being able to exchange a few words with such an old man can be regarded as leaving an impression, which can only be a good thing for the future.
At this moment, there were many scholars gathered in front of the main hall, and most of them were gathering to talk. Song Mu was also surrounded in the middle, and it felt like there were stars holding the moon.
Not long after, I saw the eunuch shouting towards the outside of the hall.
"Your Majesty is here!"
As the words fell, there was a sudden silence in the room. Everyone lined up and looked to the side. At the palace gate on one side of the square, Li Ao, who was wearing a mysterious dress, was walking in from the outside. At this moment, he was also high-spirited and looked around.
Outperform the crowd.
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At this moment, everyone bowed their hands and saluted, but Li Ao smiled and waved, and said.
"My dear friends, don't be restrained. Don't wait here this time. Come in with me!"
After the words fell, everyone did not dare to take a step after thanking them. Because there were many officials behind Li Ao, including Prime Minister Feng and Prime Minister Tan. At this moment, they also shook hands with the surrounding students.
Apparently Li Ao and these officials had just finished discussing state affairs, and then they all came here.
When Li Ao saw that all the students were not moving, he glanced over and saw Song Mu standing among them. He stopped and spoke to Song Mu.
"Song Zhuangyuan, please come forward and go in with me."
Song Mu was immediately surprised when he heard this, but he quickly bowed his head and stepped forward. Just as he was about to salute, he was held up by a force from Li Ao, and then the voice came.
"I told you not to be so formal and come to the banquet with me!"
Song Mu nodded quickly and stepped forward. At this moment, he was walking to one side, two steps away from Feng Xiang and others. Li Ao did not say anything and led everyone inside.
The other scholars were also stepping up at this moment, but they were even more surprised and envious in their hearts.
After all, only Song Mu received such a favor, and the Master of Rites showed such attention to his conversation just now, which now made everyone feel a little disappointed.
When they entered this magnificent hall, there were countless tables placed in the spacious hall. The tables were full of delicacies and the aroma of fine wine instantly pulled everyone out of their thoughts.
When everyone was seated, the maids danced and the sound of drums filled everyone's ears.
Li Ao, who was sitting on the main seat, had already stood up, holding a wine glass and gesturing to everyone.
"My dear friends, the palace banquet has been prepared for you tonight, please drink as much as you like and don't be restrained!"
"Our Wen Dynasty will be prosperous from now on, but I have to ask all of you, my dear friends, to do your best!"
After the words fell, everyone stood up to raise their glasses and drank them all in one gulp.