Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 42 En Rong Banquet

Wang Ziteng is about to leave Beijing.

There is such an opportunity to ask in front of the emperor,

Naturally, I don't want to, and I can't waste it.

Hearing that there was something to do, Emperor Jing Shun gave a soft "Oh?"

He kept his composure and waited for Wang Ziteng to finish speaking.

"The minister's in-law, Jia Zheng, has a nephew named Jia Hua."

Regarding the matter of Jia Yucun, Jia Zheng not only played the inscription himself.

He also mentioned it to Wang Ziteng many times.

"He was born as a Jinshi and has excellent talents. He was excluded and impeached because he disrespected his superiors because of his talent."

Wang Ziteng had already met Jia Yucun and had a good impression of him.

Emperor Jingshun also had some impressions when he heard the words, and said: "Aiqing is talking about the person recommended by Jia Cunzhou in the previous inscription?"

"Yes, it turns out that the Holy Majesty has already paid attention to him, so I won't go into details."

The prince can't stop.

"I have some impression of it."

Emperor Jingshun actually didn't want to agree directly.

But thinking that Wang Ziteng is about to leave Beijing, he still added:

"Don't worry, Ai Qing, I won't let real talents be buried."

This is almost the same as directly agreeing,
It seems that today was not in vain.

Wang Ziteng hurriedly saluted: "The Holy One is a meritocracy, comparable to Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty."

"Isn't Aiqing the Li Jing of Yu?"

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As soon as the time turned, it was already the fifth day of April.

Today is the Enrong Banquet that Xinke Scholars must attend.

Although the Enrong Banquet is bestowed by the emperor, the emperor generally does not come in person.

It is usually organized by the Ministry of Rites, and a noble courtier will preside over it.

In addition to the Xinke Jinshi, the participants also included the paper readers and deacons of the Dangke Palace Examination.

Feng Yibo and Zhou Jun arrived at the scene early, and first received the hairpin bronze medal at the entrance.

This is a great honor for the Enrong Banquet, but it is a pity that we cannot take pictures to commemorate it.

The two were wearing bronze medals when they saw Liu Zheng walking towards them.

This guy's hairpin is different from everyone else.

At a glance, it can be seen that the patterns are complicated, and the flowers are larger than theirs. .

The treatment of the number one scholar is indeed different.

"Brother Haoran looks good!"

Looking at the tanned Liu Haoran, Feng Yibo couldn't help teasing.

On the second day after the rankings were announced, they went up to thank them.

Only Liu Haoran, the champion, was left alone.

After that, he was taken away by the Ministry of Rites.

When she reappeared, she was wearing a red robe, wearing a palace flower in her hat, and riding a tall horse, making a parade in the Royal Street of the capital.

For three full days, he received the attention of all people in the capital.

"Stop making fun of me."

Liu Haoran has been in the limelight for the past few days, and he has heard a lot of sour words.

Already immune to such jokes.

He came here because he had something to say to Feng Yibo.

Winking, the two reached a corner.

"Yibo, have you heard any news recently?"

"what news?"

Feng Yibo and Tongnian didn't move around much, so only Zhou Jun could talk to him.

Zhou Jun has been busy with group socializing these days, so he didn't go when asked several times.

"It seems that you really don't know!"

Seeing that he didn't know, Liu Haoran immediately said angrily:
"It's strange that you can reach the first place at such a young age, you really don't hear anything out of the window!"

Seeing that Feng Yibo was still puzzled, Liu Haoran sighed:
"I've been saying for the past few days that I, the number one scholar, don't deserve my name!"

Feng Yibo laughed and said: "Brother Haoran was joking, this is His Majesty Zhu's approval, who dares to question like this?"

Liu Haoran looked around and saw no one coming, so he continued:

"I also heard about it when I was boasting about officials, and I asked someone to confirm it later."

Speaking of which, he hesitated for a while, and finally said:

"I don't know why you offended the Supreme Emperor. On the day the palace examination was released, he sent someone to depose you."

"But the current sage can't bear to bury your talent, and only sent you two to have an explanation to the Supreme Emperor."

Feng Yibo had a question mark on his face.

What kind of intersection can he have with the Supreme Emperor?
To offend the Supreme Emperor is to praise him too much, right?

"That's why there are rumors outside about the matter of Zhu's criticism and change, so you should be careful in handling it at the Enrong Banquet later."

Seeing Liu Haoran's serious face, Feng Yibo's thoughts changed.

Although he still didn't have any clue, he looked at Liu Haoran first.

"Brother Haoran, aren't you afraid that I will really offend the Supreme Emperor?"

Liu Haoran smiled freely when he heard the words.

"What does that have to do with me? I only read sage books and don't know anything."

Feng Yibo sighed, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you Brother Haoran for telling me, although I don't know if I really offended the Supreme Emperor."

Liu Haoran said solemnly: "Although I dare not say that this matter is all true, it is also eighty percent believable."

"Because the source of this news is a cabinet minister in the court."

"Thank you for telling the truth!"

Feng Yibo thanked him again, and said sincerely: "Brother Haoran is really a gentleman."

"Don't, don't, this news is not a secret."

Liu Haoran waved his hands again and again, and said with a smile: "The matter of the sage Zhu's revision has already spread among scholars, but most of them don't know the specific situation."

No matter whether Liu Haoran is sincere or not, he also accepted this love.

In particular, the news was not good for him, but he still followed what he said before.

They advance and retreat together at the Enrong Banquet, and share the news with themselves.

You can see his heart.

The two came to the venue, which was arranged by the Ministry of Rites.

The Lord sat on a grand chair, and many people circled around.

As soon as the two of them appeared, they attracted a lot of attention.

Especially Liu Zheng, he is not as low-key as Feng Yibo.

Almost no one doesn't know him.

Of course, he can't keep a low profile if he wants to.

This is the treatment of the champion.

At this time, an official from the Ministry of Rites brought a refined middle-aged man.

The three exchanged names, and this person was Yang Mingxin, the second in the list.

Under the arrangement of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, the three of them went to visit the teacher together.

On the grand master's chair in the main seat is Zhang Songyue, the chief assistant of the cabinet.

The three met in order.

The No. [-] pick, the second place interview, Zhang Songyue just nodded with a smile.

When it was Feng Yuan's turn, he hurriedly stepped forward and gave a deep salute.

"Disciple Feng Yuan pays a visit to Master."

"You are Feng Yuan? Sure enough, you are a talented person!"

Zhang Songyue stretched out his hand to give him a little help, which immediately made everyone a little confused.

Just now the number one scholar and the second place came to visit, and they didn't even move a little.

Now it's Tanhua, not only talking.

Reach out?
Zhang Songyue said with a smile all over his face, "I love your article. The viewpoint is extremely pragmatic and in line with the sage's will. It's really excellent."

boom!
This compliment is like a depth bomb.

It is basically confirmed that the Emperor Zhu's revision of the changes!
"The teacher has won the award."

Feng Yibo couldn't say a word more at this time.

No matter what he says, it is easy to be magnified.

After the banquet, Feng Yibo ate very uncomfortable.

Almost all eyes were on him.

Liu Haoran couldn't help but joked in a low voice: "This is the feeling of the champion, isn't it good?"

Feng Yibo replied in a low voice with a stiff mouth: "It's not bad, but you also feel the feeling of Tanhua today?"

Yang Xinming, who was between the two of them, suddenly interjected in a low voice: "This statement is wrong! Tanhualang should talk about his appearance."

It is said that the origin of the word Tanhualang was that the most handsome Jinshi was first selected as "Tanhua Envoy".

Responsible for picking flowers in the garden and welcoming the champion.

So it's not wrong to say that it looks good.

Yang Mingxin raised his head, looked around at the two of them, and grinned.

A pun: "So shouldn't it be me?"

(End of this chapter)