Sui and Tang Dynasties: Awakening the Supreme Skills at the Beginning

Silent all night.

The next morning, before dawn, Li Zhen got up, and everyone in the Li family woke up soon after.

Afterwards, Li Jianing and Li Xia took out the Confucian robes, paper fans and other things that had been prepared long ago, and replaced the styles one by one and compared them with Li Zhen. They were busy for a full hour before they nodded in satisfaction.

"Brother, I will astound everyone today and take first place!"

Li Jianing said happily.

"However, when I come back, I will definitely tell you about the interesting things that happened at the literary gathering."

Hearing Li Jianing's words, Li Zhen smiled and felt warm in his heart.

This is the feeling of home!

Li Zhen smiled slightly, "Sister and Xia'er can go with me."

"Really?"

Li Xia and Li Jianing looked surprised.

"Of course," Li Zhen unfolded the paper fan and fanned it a few times.

In fact, it was early spring at that time and the weather was not hot at all, on the contrary it was a bit cold. Li Zhen did this, of course, to show off.

"Wow! The cauldron is so cool!"

The little kid next to him narrowed his eyes, his little face showing joy.

"Yeah! Yeah! Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!"

Li Zhen quickly struck a pose, pretending to be embarrassed.

"Wow! Big Pot, Lily is going to this literary gathering too!"

The little bean continued to shout.

"it is good!"

Li Zhen nodded.

Outside, Lu Feng had already arrived and was waiting.

After Li Zhen had his meal, he and his sisters got on a carriage under the watchful eyes of his family and headed towards Chang'an City.

Hibiscus Garden and Jingsi Pavilion in Chang'an City.

Today's literary gathering is held in the Jingsi Pavilion in Furong Garden. A group of scholars can tour the lake, appreciate the garden, and enjoy the flowers...

It took Li Zhen and others' carriage nearly half an hour to reach Furong Garden.

When you get off the carriage, you will see Hibiscus Garden in front of you. Not far away, the beautiful green spring scenery is reflected in Hibiscus Lake, which is an extremely beautiful sight.

“Wow! What a beautiful view!”

The little kid got off the carriage and looked surprised.

They ran around Li Zhen non-stop, cheering all the way.

"Xia'er, keep an eye on your sister and don't let her run around!"

Although it was a literary gathering of the Ministry of Personnel and all the attendees were people of status, Li Zhen was still worried about accidents. He didn't want something like last time to happen again.

"Mr. Li, the nine pavilions ahead are where this literary competition will be held. The slightly smaller ones are the eight counties of Chang'an, while the largest one is where Mr. Zhang, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and some of the literary masters are! However, I'm afraid it will take some time for the gentlemen to arrive. At this moment, you can go boating in the lake or the garden. You just need to return in time!"

Although Jingsi Pavilion is an attic, it is divided into a number of small pavilions, which can accommodate scholars from the eight counties of Chang'an.

Li Zhen nodded, and sure enough, next to the largest attic in the middle, there was a sign hanging with the words "Chang'an" engraved on it.

Li Jianing, Li Xia and others nearby were very interested in boating around the lake and the garden, but Li Zhen had no interest at all. So he ordered Lu Feng to lead the sisters to start boating around the lake, while he himself walked towards the attic with the word Chang'an engraved on it.

Although this attic is smaller than the largest one, it is actually very spacious inside.

The entire attic is a circle with a radius of more than three or four meters. The attic is surrounded by mahogany railings. In the center of the attic, there are two pavilions covered with green tiles and shrouded by curtains and gauze.

There was a servant serving at the entrance of the attic. When he saw Li Zhen coming, he just bowed and saluted but did not greet him.

Li Zhen unfolded the paper fan in his hand and opened the bead curtain.

But in the middle of the first pavilion, there were three mahogany desks, on which were placed tea and snacks.

There were already people inside. The two men who looked like scholars bowed slightly to Li Zhen but did not answer.

Presumably Li Zhen was not well-known in Chang'an, so the two did not know each other.

Li Zhen didn't care. He nodded slightly, then walked forward, passed through the gauze curtain and entered the second pavilion.

When the scholars who arrived early saw Li Zhen's behavior, they were stunned at first, then a look of gloating appeared on their faces, and they stared at Li Zhen's back, as if they were waiting to see Li Zhen make a fool of himself.

What Li Zhen didn't know was that the first pavilion was where a group of students stayed, while the second pavilion was where the county magistrate Li Shutong stayed.

However, Li Shutong must have given instructions long ago, so the servant naturally said no more.

However, those students wanted to see Li Zhen make a fool of himself but they didn't see it. After Li Zhen entered, a woman's scream was heard, and then it fell silent.

Li Zhen naturally had no idea what the scholars behind him were thinking, but the scene in front of him surprised Li Zhen a little.

Because he saw someone familiar here.

Inside the second small pavilion, there was only a large desk placed in the middle. Beside the desk, a man and a woman were kneeling. The man was handsome and the woman was pretty. When they saw Li Zhen coming in, the man stood up and bowed, "It turns out to be Brother Li. Nice to meet you!"

"Brother Shaoan?"

Li Zhen paused, a look of surprise on his face.

"How will you be here?"

Yes, the man standing in front of him was none other than Li Shaoan, the eldest son of Li Jing, Duke of Weiguo, whom Li Zhen had met a few days ago.

Needless to say, the beautiful woman next to him was naturally his arrogant sister, Li Yingxue.

Li Shaoan smiled and said, "I heard that the Ministry of Personnel is organizing a literary gathering today. I couldn't persuade my sister to do so, so I came here to watch it. Brother Li, are you here to participate?"

"Exactly!"

Li Zhen bowed.

"Little sister, come and greet Brother Li."

Li Shaoan waved to his sister.

Li Yingxue turned her head and snorted, "I won't meet with a stingy person!"

Li Shaoan looked embarrassed and smiled bitterly.

"My sister is so rude, please don't be offended, Brother Li!"

Li Zhen, who had already seen Li Yingxue's appearance, naturally didn't mind and waved his hand.

"It's okay. Your sister is lively and cute. I'm sure Brother Li can't pamper her enough!"

Hearing Li Zhen praising her, Li Yingxue couldn't help but show a smug look on her face, "You stingy guy, if that's the case, I won't bother with you."

"I wonder what kind of masterpiece Brother Li has prepared. Can you let me have a look at it?" Li Shaoan said leisurely.

Li Zhen smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I was forced to do this by the county magistrate. There is no such thing as a masterpiece. Chang'an is a place of outstanding people and talents. I am just here to watch the fun. How dare I show off in front of Master Li?"

Li Shaoan smiled lightly and did not comment on Li Zhen's words, but the arrogant girl Li Yingxue next to him pouted.

"You are such a stingy person and you don't have any talent. I don't think you can write any good poems!"

"Little sister, don't be rude!"

Li Shaoan growled.

When Li Yingxue saw her brother getting angry, she couldn't help but stick out her tongue, make a face, and stop talking.

Afterwards, the two chatted casually.

Although Li Shaoan is young, he has broad knowledge. Although Li Zhen is unfamiliar with the Tang Dynasty, he is well-versed in ancient and modern times, and has knowledge and memory far beyond this era. When the two of them talked, they were quite compatible, and even felt that they had met too late.