At this time, the imperial examination has completely come to an end. The result is a foregone conclusion. Years of hard work and dedication have borne fruit. Everything yesterday has become a thing of the past. It is so sad and melancholy.
Whether you are excited, envious, or regretful, at this stage of your life, you have given yourself an answer sheet.
But the past can only represent the past. From now on, the lives of these students will usher in a new beginning.
No matter how young you are in life, just look at the roaring water flowing in the east...
The civil and military officials present looked at the hundreds of new scholars with some emotion in their hearts. Many of them have come from this stage. They were once young, so carefree, and were so cheered by the whole house. Looking back, they have already
It’s not what it used to be.
This is their highlight moment, when they are at their most glorious and innocent. No one is trying to steal the limelight. After today, they will enter the big dye vat of officialdom.
How many people will be able to retain this purity in the future?
No. 1 scholar, No. 2 scholar, No. 3 overall scholar, the highest honor for scholars, they are all well-deserved. No one questions it. In fact, there is not much to envy. They are both top scholars, who is worse than the other?
After they congratulated each other and calmed down a little, Xia Ziyang sat on the dragon throne and said: "I understand how you all feel, but it's too late to go back and be happy. Now I have to dress you properly."
As soon as these words came out, a group of new scholars calmed down a little and saluted Xia Ziyang one after another: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Now that they have become Jinshi, they are still wearing the attire of a Juren, which is naturally a little inappropriate. The so-called formal attire means that they have to change their clothes. Afterwards, they have to take their academic records and make notes. That is the real thing.
Jinshi meritorious service, but there is no rush to prepare academic records. There will be dedicated time in the follow-up.
At this time, many new scholars are a little excited and expectant. To put it bluntly, dressing up is just a change of clothes, but there is something special about it. Who will help them dress up?
The previous imperial examination actually had another meaning, that is, these new scholars showed their talents and knowledge to make the civil and military officials of the court know them, and whoever helps them dress up usually means being favored by someone, which is related to their future and destiny.
Of course, it is usually better to have teachers and elders to help at this time, but many people’s elders are not here, so someone needs to do it for them. If there are high-ranking officials present who recognize someone’s talent and learning, they will naturally not mind throwing it out.
Of olive branch.
As Xia Ziyang finished speaking, palace maids and eunuchs filed in to bring Jinshi uniforms, and quickly raised the small curtain for changing clothes.
Tongsheng wears gray clothes, scholars wear white clothes and hats, and academicians wear blue clothes and scarves, while Jinshi wears green clothes and jade crowns, which represents rising to the top, which is the highest achievement for scholars.
The green of Tsing Yi is not the green of grass, but dark black. The green of smoke from ancestral graves is the green. Green smoke is black smoke. You can't have green smoke from ancestral graves, right?
In the small curtain, Yun Jing changed the blue shirt he had worn for several years into a green jade belt and black shoes, which from then on marked the change in fame and status.
Along with Jinshi Qingyi, there was a white jade crown and jade hairpin. He did not touch it, but needed the elders to do it for him. It can be regarded as inheritance and a kind of sustenance. His master Li Qiu was present, so it was naturally his master who came. If the master
If he wasn't here, naturally many people would extend an olive branch to him, a new star in science.
"Okay, thank you." After changing his clothes, Yunjing left the curtain and nodded and smiled at the eunuch beside him.
The other party seemed a little flattered and said continuously: "You're welcome, that's right."
At the same time, the palace maid closed the curtain and left, while the eunuch was still holding the jade crown beside him.
When the new scholars were almost ready, Xia Ziyang smiled and said: "My dear friends, please come."
Each of these hundred new scholars is not a mediocre person. As long as they don’t make mistakes in the future, it is a sure thing that they will rise to the top. No official present will be stingy in showing their kindness to them. But there are only so many people, and you can’t roll up your sleeves and compete.
Grab it, some teachers and elders of new scholars are here.
In fact, these civil and military officials had communicated secretly before this, so naturally there would not be such a chaotic situation. As Xia Ziyang finished speaking, one hundred officials stood up and headed towards the target, and some went straight towards the target.
Juniors, some are looking towards the juniors they are optimistic about.
Among them, the most outstanding one is not the new champion but Yun Jing. If you can help him straighten his clothes, in a sense, it will be labeled and tied to a rope. It's a pity that the eyes are greedy. The master is here, where can he get it?
other people?
Li Qiu stood up with a smile on his face and walked towards Yunjing amidst the envy and congratulations of others.
As Yunjing's mentor, now that his apprentice has achieved such an achievement, he just wants to laugh three times to express his happiness. The little guy who was black and unlucky at the beginning has come this far.
"Master..." Facing Li Qiu who was so close to Chi Chi, Yunjing felt a little emotional in his heart. He seemed to have thousands of words, but in the end he could only turn into this call he called countless times.
Li Qiu looked at Yun Jing with an extremely pleased expression on his face. He patted his shoulder lightly and said, "Very good. I didn't disappoint my teacher. Please lean over."
"Yes", Yunjing bowed his head respectfully.
Immediately, Li Qiu untied the scarf on Yunjing's head, then picked up the jade crown on the side and helped him put it on with a jade hairpin. The process was not fast, and said: "Leave aside Xiaojing's cultivation level, it is just knowledge.
Along the way, there is nothing I can teach you as a teacher. You are ranked second in the top three. Even if you are a teacher, you have never achieved such an achievement. Don’t be disappointed if you are not the number one scholar. The top three talents complement each other. In fact, we are both Jinshi in the top list.
The difference is not huge”
"Master, my disciple has never been disappointed. In fact, this is the best, isn't it?" Yun Jing said with a smile.
There are some things that the master and the disciple understand tacitly, and they both understand each other's intentions. Then Li Qiu said again: "Jing'er has reached the end of his academic career. What are your plans next?"
"Master, you know that my disciple has no interest in officialdom, so he can just be an idle cloud and wild crane. Wouldn't it be beautiful to travel around the mountains and rivers? Moreover, my disciple is not suitable for an official career now," Yun Jing said with a smile.
In fact, Li Qiu has always known about Yunjing's thoughts. After hearing what he said, he still felt a little regretful in his heart. If Yunjing could serve as an official in the court and show what he had learned, it would surely benefit all people. But as Yunjing said
In that case, he is not suitable to enter the officialdom now. Of course, compared to entering the officialdom, what Yunjing shoulders now is more important.
So he nodded and said: "As for Jing'er, I won't ask you as a teacher anymore. You have grown up and you have to walk your own path in the future. Master can no longer help you. It's embarrassing to say that between you and me, master and disciple.
, I was supposed to pave the way for you as a teacher and protect you from wind and rain, but now I am a teacher because of you..."
"Master, please don't say that. If it weren't for the master, how could the disciple be where he is today?" Yun Jing shook his head and interrupted the master.
He actually understands Li Qiu's mood. When his elders feel powerless, he actually feels that he is old. The feeling of loss is actually not pleasant.
Patting Yun Jing's shoulder again, Li Qiu said with a smile: "Okay, in the future, Jing'er, you have to go alone. Remember to come and sit at home often. No matter what, if you are a teacher, you won't be hungry with just one bite.
You, your teacher’s wife always talks about you, and then, don’t worry about your student status, notes, and other aspects. You have passed the Qi a long time ago. You can do whatever you want to do by yourself. I have passed as a teacher."
After saying that, he smiled, glanced at Yun Jing again, and left with a complicated mood.
He was extremely pleased with Yun Jing's achievements. To put it inappropriately, he would have a peaceful life even if he died. However, his apprentice was so outstanding that it made people feel like they were dreaming. As a master, it was a blow. It was so confusing to think about it.
Not many people in the world can experience it.
Looking at the master's back, Yun Jing originally thought that he would be a little irritated, but as soon as the old man turned around, his face glowed red and he greeted the congratulatory voices around him with a "humble" look on his face. He suddenly felt that his worries were in vain.
Master, please restrain yourself, you just have the words "Look at how awesome my apprentice is" written on your face...
Under normal circumstances, new scholars like Yunjing and others would have to be assigned to various departments in the next few days. At best, they would be the lords of a county. With a little bit of connections, they would be able to work in counties or even state capitals.
It's not impossible. Even if you can't be one of the first few leaders, it's not too easy to use it as a springboard to rise to the top. Especially among the 100 Jinshi in the first list, most of them can stay in the capital, and even directly arrange to go to places like Wenyuan Pavilion.
The place is really dealing with various government affairs. Once there is a vacancy, you will have the opportunity to directly enter the court, and that will start from the third grade of middle school!
The gold content of being a Jinshi in the first rank is far beyond ordinary people's imagination. There have been people who have been directly promoted to the first rank within ten years, let alone the first place in the top three. If you have the background, you will have the opportunity to use your job as a springboard for the third rank, which will make people jealous to death.
However, Yunjing is not suitable for entering the officialdom. Let’s not say that he doesn’t have the intention. With his fame and cultivation, is it appropriate? You can’t transfer a certain boss to make room for him. Even if you can, then
When discussing national affairs, should the ministers listen to the emperor or him?
Therefore, this kind of thing is tacitly understood. Yunjing will not set foot in official circles, so everyone can rest assured.
However, although Yunjing will not set foot in official circles, he is now receiving the treatment of a first-class official. Even if the emperor meets him, he must be polite, and if he wants to meet, he must say hello in advance and make an appointment...
After one hundred new scholars were dressed, Xia Ziyang clapped his hands and announced: "Come, let me give you a banquet. Where are the songs and dances? There will be no monarchs or ministers today. Let's use a glass of wine as a song to congratulate the new scholars and for the great separation."
Congratulations, congratulations to the world!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone present raised their hands and thanked each other. They were all very happy. This is a rare opportunity to be happy. There are no government affairs to worry about, so just be happy.
Everyone who has been here knows that this is the last time to relax for the new scholars. After today, when you set foot in the officialdom, thanks to you, haven't you seen that all the new scholars in the last class are now very old?
The atmosphere became relaxed after that. The palace musicians played beautiful tunes and sang and danced happily. The emperor and his ministers had fun together, and the civil and military officials of the court also relaxed their bodies and enjoyed it.
Especially for the new scholars, this is the only opportunity to make friends with so many Shangguan before entering the officialdom. Anyone with a bit of discernment knows how to cherish it, so the banquet was full of people running around.
Putting aside cultivation level, even if he does not set foot in the officialdom in the future, as a junior, Yunjing also toasts everywhere during his travels. The first one is of course his mentor Li Qiu. After many years of cultivation, this kind of kindness will never be repaid. Secondly,
It was Your Majesty, and we had a great conversation. Unfortunately, Mr. Huang did not attend such an occasion. Secondly, everyone went to toast him according to his official position.
Yunjing went to propose a toast, as was the etiquette of a junior. When he came around, more people took the initiative to come towards him.
For those present, being able to have such close contact with Yunjing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...
Many people were drunk that night, especially those who were new scholars. After getting drunk, they thought about their years of hard study. Some people felt sad and cried, some laughed heartily, and some just felt silly and happy.
No one laughed at them, but instead expressed emotion that their lives would take a different path.
"Brother Yun, you are the most beautiful girl in my life. You are worthy of your title. I will definitely talk to you over wine and talk with you if I have the opportunity in the future."
"Chen Yihao, you are so proud of winning the top spot. Haha, it seems like you won, but in fact, you lost because of your appearance. Isn't it shocking?"
"Don't talk about him, what about the second-place Bai Mo? That guy hasn't given up yet and is still looking for the 'painting king' who left the tracker picture?"
After drinking happily, people started to let go. Some people took the initiative to talk to Yunjing and ask for advice, and he would not refuse anyone who came...
It was not until late at night, when some old officials were too drunk and left one after another, and the emperor was tired, that the banquet came to an end.
Many people were drunk, not only in the palace, but also outside the palace. Countless disciples were drunk, some because of happiness, and most of them were bitter.
Once they pass the imperial examination, countless people fail, but they have two different lives.
When the banquet was over, a eunuch reminded all the new scholars one by one not to forget the highlight of tomorrow, but it doesn't matter if they forget, someone will go and notify them early tomorrow morning.
After leaving the palace, Yunjing walked with his master Li Qiu, not even half drunk.
Someone had been waiting outside the palace for a long time, and the carriages and horses had been prepared. However, Li Qiu waved to Hou's servant here, looked at Yun Jing and said: "Jing'er, please accompany me for a walk, we will go today."
At the master's house, I will ask someone to take you to the Confucian Temple early tomorrow morning."
"That's fine." Yun Dingding nodded without rejecting, and motioned to Song Yan and the others to go back first. Even though they were asked to go back earlier, they actually came here to wait.
After saying goodbye to his colleagues, Li Qiu motioned for Yunjing to follow him. The master and apprentice remained silent and walked on the streets of Dali. Yunjing could see that his master had something on his mind and did not speak first to break the silence.
After walking for a while, Li Qiu said: "Jing'er, now that the second prince has become the prince, you know that the third prince led the Northern Expedition. What do you think of this?"
The master actually mentioned this? He was stunned. Yun Jing thought for a while and said: "Master, this is a royal family. You know my disciple's situation. It's not convenient for me to say anything more. But when the master asked, what the disciple wanted to say is,
Disciples from the royal family will not get involved. As long as it does not lead to the division of the country and the loss of life, we will not allow that to happen, otherwise...!"
"That's true," Li Qiu said with a smile, his tone a little unnatural.
Yun Jing suddenly pondered and said: "If that kind of undesirable situation really happens, the master will not be able to deal with it alone. But as long as the disciple is here, nothing will happen."
Li Qiu shook his head and said: "That's not what I worry about as a teacher."
Yun Jingxin said that of course his disciple knew that the family affairs of the royal family might be related to your master’s family background, but he, as a disciple, could not say such things.
Li Qiu just used this topic as an introduction. He probably wanted to find an audience. He pondered for a moment and said: "Jing'er, I have discussed this with your wife and decided to find an opportunity to have a family gathering after a while.
, there is no outsider except the eldest princess.”
"Disciple will participate when the time comes. Master just needs to inform you." Yun Dingding nodded.
After so many years, Yunjing knew that the master was finally going to give the eldest princess an explanation. His words expressed the result of the explanation. After all, he and the eldest princess got together. It was just a family acquaintance, and there was no status.
This kind of marriage is not announced to the public, and the eldest princess is not in an embarrassing situation like marrying off as a concubine, and the mistress is also tolerant of this.
In fact, this is quite good, even though it has an imperfect result.
Only when the master and the eldest princess are sure to get together, Yunjing will say in his heart that the royal family's family affairs are actually his family affairs, well, it barely counts.
But again, no matter how much the struggle for the throne goes in the future, with Yunjing around, people around him will naturally be considerate. As long as Yunjing is around, no one will dare to do anything to the people he cares about.
Xu Shi felt more comfortable speaking out what was in his heart. Li Qiu relaxed, patted Yun Jing's shoulder and said with a smile: "Let's go back with my master. You have no relatives in the capital, so your master's wife did it for you."
Let’s have a meal on the table to celebrate you.”
“It’s been a while since I’ve had the food cooked by my wife, and I’m really hungry.”
"Haha, let's go..."
So the master and the apprentice waited for the carriage nearby and headed towards Li Qiu's current residence. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, so his treatment was naturally not bad.
The junior wife had been waiting for a long time and was waiting eagerly at the door. To Yunjing's surprise, her senior brother and sister, whom she had not seen for many years, were also there.
"Xiao Jing is here, come in quickly, he's a prostitute here, he's so handsome, he was a dark little monkey back then." The master's wife immediately came up to Li Qiu and said happily, but when facing Li Qiu, she snorted coldly, which made the master angry.
A bit embarrassing.
I have to say that time is ruthless. Although the master's wife has taken good care of herself, she is still a little old after all. After all, she is not a martial arts practitioner, and she cannot delay the aging of her appearance without any cultivation.
"Junior brother, congratulations, we actually have a prostitute in our family, he's really impressive when he goes out," the senior brother stepped forward and said cheerfully.
The second senior brother said with a sigh on his face: "This person is really incomparable. When junior brother entered the school, we were already scholars. Now we are still striving for Jinshi. Junior brother has already passed the exam."
"Big brother and second brother, can you compete with junior brother? When junior brother came in, I knew he was more promising than you. How about it? I'm right," the third senior sister immediately joked.
Time is changing, and they are no longer the same as they used to be. What remains unchanged is the relationship they once had, which is getting closer now. When Yunjing was still young, they would play with Yunjing whenever they had the chance, and play with him.
Take care of as a 'little kid'.
Nowadays, they have all married and started a business. Although the senior brothers are still striving for the imperial examination, they are surrounded by two and a half young men.
"Senior Wife, Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, and Third Senior Sister, it's not my fault that I want you to wait and see what happens." Yunjing said quickly.
The mistress said happily: "What are you talking about, Xiao Jing? Business is important, and your Majesty can't neglect it."
"This is not the place to talk. Go back first," Li Qiu said.
The master's wife gave her a look, which made Li Qiu lose his temper.
Yunjing knew in his heart that the mistress was jealous. The eldest princess would be a family in the future. The eldest princess was two years younger than her, but her appearance was like that of a girl in her early twenties, but she herself was
It is impossible to be old and faded, and to have no emotions in your heart.
Yunjing tried to smooth things over by saying, "Yes, yes, come in first, Master. I'll come back specially to eat the food you cooked."
"Xiao Jing, your words are so heart-warming. They are all your favorite dishes. Even if you eat them, if you don't have enough, my wife will cook them for you. Hehe, some old people are not so lucky." Master's wife held Yun Jing's hand.
He said cheerfully.
Yun Jing secretly winked at his master and said, "Master, please be mentally prepared. My disciple will give you a surprise tomorrow. Don't be too surprised then."
"Jing'er, what are you trying to make trouble for?" Li Qiu asked subconsciously, but Yunjing gave up and didn't answer.
Next, the family had a pleasant meal, which was much more relaxed and warm than in the palace. During the meal, the senior brother and the senior sister joked about Yun Jing, saying that the junior brother, the beauty scout, would be overwhelmed by how many embroidered handkerchiefs he knew tomorrow.
After the imperial examination, riding on horseback and parading through the streets is the time of true spring breeze. Walking around the capital, "seeing all the flowers in Chang'an in one day"...
It wasn't until late at night that Yun Jing rested in his master's mansion, with a sly smile on his face while sleeping.
Early the next morning, Yun Jing said hello to his servants and said it was good to escape. The master's family would definitely be in a state of chaos next.
As expected by Yun Jing, not long after he left, Li Qiu woke up and looked at the pillow. He was suddenly stunned. He immediately jumped out of bed and pointed at the beautiful woman on the bed and glared: "Who are you, you, you...
Why are you in my bed?"
That woman has a face like a peach and a plum blossom, and her green hair is like a waterfall. She looks like she is twenty-eight years old. How is this her first wife who has been with him for many years? Hey, don’t tell me, she is exactly the same as her first wife when she was young?
Such thoughts flashed through Li Qiu's mind, and he was sweating like rain. If the raped wife knew that she was sleeping with other women, why would she have to tear her old bones apart? The question is, what kind of situation is this? The most important thing is that it's the evening festival.
No guarantee!
I'm going to die.
By the way, Xiao Jing, that kid was acting weird last night, it must be his fault.
Just when Li Qiu was numb, the woman on the bed was woken up and glared at Li Qiu angrily: "Li Qiu, what the hell are you calling me so early in the morning and letting someone you don't recognize sleep... Well, I
the sound of?"
As she talked, Master Yunjing was confused. How could she be back to her youth? No, how could I face my children now...