Rui Hegui

"Oh, it's so annoying! Which one should I wear? But it seems that I can't get any of them... It's too late to do it now."

In the past two days, since knowing that the second son of the palace wanted Zhao Liangyue for a banquet, Youbai was just like a nanny, wandering around the poor clothes in Zhao Liangyue's room for a while, and around Zhao Liangyue himself for a while, Zhao Liangyue couldn't bear it anymore What's more, even Ah Bai, who was nestled in Zhao Liangyue's arms, turned his butt towards Yubai, so he couldn't see it.

Zhao Liangyue raised his head from the scroll, looked at the worrying Youbai, and asked, "What is there to worry about? Is it possible that I will become the richest man in Kyoto if I go to the banquet and wear gold and silver?"

"No, my lord, are you a bit competitive?" Youbai rolled his eyes, and then babbled, "The second son of the king is Wang Yuncheng, and you two are the most favored among all of them. He invites you this time." If you go to the banquet, you must take the opportunity to destroy your prestige!"

Zhao Liang laughed more: "So what if you lose your prestige?"

Uncle Song also came over at this time, and said: "My lord, when the people from the palace came that day, I guessed it was a Hongmen banquet, so it's better to be careful."

"Be careful." Zhao Liangyue picked up the tea bowl and took a sip of tea, and said, "It's the same as what Youbai said, it is to destroy my prestige, the descendants of the Wang family who are born in Beijing, how can I steal the limelight ?”

Uncle Song frowned: "I'm afraid that not only the second son of the Wang family will be present, but also other people will help make things difficult for you."

"That's right, how can the Wang family look like living Bodhisattvas who do good deeds?" Youbai also came over.

"It's okay." Zhao Liangyue looked calm, "There is no way to avoid it, you should welcome it yourself."

Three days later, Feixia Building.

As the time was about to end, and the old north wind was blowing fiercely, Youbai sent Zhao Liangyue in a carriage, and when he arrived, he found many carriages and sedan chairs parked outside Feixia Building.

Youbai frowned: "My lord, this couldn't all be for you, could it? Maybe it's a passing merchant, or..."

"It is true that they came here for me. These carriages have no traces of running around, and they are beautifully decorated. They are all horse treasures. The only ones who can waste such a waste are these noble children in Beijing." Zhao Liangyue looked at Youbai and heard the words in surprise He smiled and said, "But they are not all here for me, most of them are looking for something to do when they have nothing to do, and get together to watch the fun."

"...What's the point of joining in the fun? It's not interesting to practice martial arts yet."

"If these sons and gentlemen in Beijing think like you, there won't be so many troubles."

Youbai sighed: "They give me the feeling that they have to step people into the quagmire."

Zhao Liangyue looked at Youbai and asked, "Is it the same as the Zhao family's master?"

Youbai suddenly showed disgust, and stopped talking.

Zhao Liangyue touched Youbai's head with a smile, and said: "There are always people who are in high positions but have a heart for the common people, so don't be too disappointed."

After finishing speaking, Zhao Liangyue got out of the carriage, and just as he raised his hand to tidy up his sleeves, a clerk from Feixia Building came over to greet him.

"But Mr. Zhao Liangyue?"

"Exactly."

"Young masters are upstairs in the private room, please come with the villain."

Zhao Liangyue nodded.Youbai thought in his heart, he really invited a bunch of people to join in the fun, and he is not afraid of making a fool of himself later.

"You can find a place nearby to play by yourself, I allow you to buy more snacks today." Zhao Liangyue looked at Youbai.

Youbai looked around, looked at Zhao Liangyue with wide eyes, and said, "How dare I buy snacks and tea around here, they are as expensive as gold, enough for me to buy food for half a month in the south of the city!"

Hearing Youbai's words, the clerk remembered how the young masters laughed at Zhao Liangyue in front of him in Caicai's private room, and gave him a disdainful look, but soon returned to his usual smile.

"I just waited in the carriage." You smiled whitely, "I brought the plum cake that Uncle Song bought in advance. I bought it at Dim Sum Zhai last time, and Boss Yuan gave some more."

Zhao Liangyue nodded slightly, and followed the clerk into the door and upstairs.

"I don't know which young masters are here today?" Zhao Liangyue asked the buddy.

"They're all distinguished guests, even villains don't know." Although the man said this, he deliberately slowed down his pace, the intention was obvious, he wanted Zhao Liangyue to give him some money, but Zhao Liangyue only smiled lightly and didn't agree.

Seeing that Zhao Liangyue was unintentional, the clerk was a little annoyed, and then turned his head to see his outdated clothes, and he was even more disgusted, and immediately quickened his pace.

Feixialou is the largest restaurant in Kyoto. Needless to say, the first-class dishes and luxurious and elegant decoration, the design is particularly unique. Zhao Liangyue went upstairs with the staff and walked along the corridor. It is a microcosm of the noble and prosperous Kyoto.

In the end, the assistant brought Zhao Liangyue to stop in front of a luxuriously decorated elegant room, there was an attendant of the palace standing outside the door, seeing Zhao Liangyue approaching, the assistant retreated.

Zhao Liangyue took out the invitation card and handed it over. The attendant opened the door and looked at it, then opened the door and raised his hand: "Please, Mr. Zhao."

As soon as Zhao Liangyue raised his head, he was faced with a large peony screen, the sound of cups clashing, chattering and laughing, and the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard endlessly, and the burst of fragrant fragrance was also coming towards him. Zhao Liangyue raised his hand and rubbed his nose.

"It's the great talent Zhao, why don't you come in quickly?" came a voice that was courteous on the surface but could hardly conceal its arrogance.

Zhao Liangyue walked around the screen, and everyone in the room fell silent, looking at him one after another, either curiously, or disdainfully.

Zhao Liangyue stepped forward calmly, cupped his hands and saluted: "Xuanshan Zhao Liangyue, I have met you all."

"The reputation of Zhao's great talent spread throughout the Imperial College before he entered Beijing, but it was rare for me to meet him. Today's fate was won by Wang for everyone." The leader is Wang Yuncheng, the second son of the Wang family, Jieyuan of Jingji. , and the son of the Minister of War, with a prominent family background, he is the most popular person at the moment, like a star.

"That's right, we haven't seen the great talent Zhao since he came to Beijing. He seems to be hiding from us." The others echoed.

Zhao Liangyue replied: "It's only been half a month since I came to Beijing, and Zhao has not had time to meet all of you."

Wang Yuncheng looked Zhao Liangyue up and down, raised his eyebrows, obviously disdainful, raised his hand and pointed to the west, and said: "The talented Zhao is here, please sit down."

Now everyone looked at it with an attitude of watching the show, because Xi Mian was originally a lowly seat, and today's seat was set a little lower than theirs, which was obviously humiliating.

But Zhao Liangyue walked over directly, lifted his robe and sat down, picked up a grape and ate it, not paying attention.

Seeing this, someone glanced at Wang Yuncheng's displeased face, and asked Zhao Liangyue: "These are rare grapes in season right now, great talent Zhao should eat more, though..."

Another person answered knowingly: "Although there are a lot of water transported to various mansions this time, I'm tired of eating anyway."

"Oh, why do you put it this way, most of the goods transported by water this time are official transports, and not everyone in the capital can get it. Isn't it normal that the talented Zhao can't get it?"

"Hey, I forgot about that."

What you say and what you say to me are all emphasizing that Zhao Liangyue's family background is not as good as anyone present here.

"Okay, it's just grapes. Talented Zhao can eat as much as he wants today." Others sang bad faces, and Wang Yuncheng felt comfortable after listening to them. Well, I still want to invite everyone to take a look at the abilities of this great talent from Maozhou, so that everyone can open their eyes, the great talent Zhao will not be stingy, right?"

"That's right, let everyone see that those present here are all candidates for the next year's imperial examination, so they won't insult your name as a talented Zhao."

"Speaking of which, the magistrate of Zhao's provincial examination had brought it with him when he came to Beijing. At that time, the Imperial College was full of admiration for offering wine."

Hearing this, Wang Yuncheng's hand pinching the cup tightened obviously, and there was more impatience in his eyes.

Zhao Liangyue naturally knew that although these people talked about being a great talent, they actually looked down on him at all, and made it clear that today they were going to make things difficult and give him power.

"You all said that you want to see him, the great talent Zhao won't refuse, right?" Wang Yuncheng obviously couldn't bear it anymore.

Zhao Liangyue bowed his hands to everyone, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao is not talented, and I appreciate it, but if you want to see my humble knowledge, then please do so."

Wang Yuncheng smiled: "Then it's okay for me to compete with you?"

Zhao Liangyue replied with a relaxed tone, "Naturally."

"What a breath." Someone snorted, and said, "The second son of Wang is a student of Tang Kang, a doctor of the Imperial College. He was three years old and five years old. There is not a book in the Imperial College library that he has not read, teacher. All my classmates are full of praise, when Bei Mo came to make things difficult, and the second son of Wang was only fifteen years old and he planned to solve it, how can ordinary people compare?"

It was amused for everyone to hear this and looked at Zhao Liangyue. Among them, the children of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, they had always looked up to Wang Yuncheng, so they naturally felt displeased with Zhao Liangyue, a son of a down-and-out gentry.

Zhao Liangyue just smiled lightly, ignored it, and asked Wang Yuncheng directly: "How about a competition?"

Wang Yuncheng raised his hand and asked someone to bring up a box. Just as he was about to speak, a familiar laugh came from outside the door.

Everyone in the room got up.

"What kind of competition is this, let the old man take a look?" An elegant old man with frosty temples appeared, and was supported by Han Ting to walk in slowly. His legs and feet were somewhat inconvenient, but his eyes were hale and hearty. His hair was only made of a grape vine. hairpin.

"Teacher." Wang Yuncheng stepped forward first, and helped the old man to the main seat.

This should be Tang Kang Tang Lao.

Zhao Liangyue has heard of this Guozijian doctor, he is the only one who has won the three yuan since the beginning of the dynasty, he is well-versed in ancient and modern times, and is well-known all over the world.But this person has a peculiar temperament, he didn't want to be an official in three provinces and six ministries, he asked the late emperor for a job in the Imperial College, he stayed there for most of his life, he had many important court officials under his door, and private schools and academies always talked about it respectfully, The teacher mentioned it several times before his death.

In fact, Zhao Liangyue had a hard time imagining that Mr. Tang would accept Wang Yuncheng as a student. After all, the Second Young Master Wang looked like a big rooster who liked to show off.

Everyone paid homage to Tang Kang, Han Ting glanced at Zhao Liangyue who was excluded, and sat down on his own.

Wang Yuncheng served hot tea to the teacher and asked, "Why did the teacher come here today when you have time? You always like to be quiet and don't like noisy things."

Tang Kang raised his chin to Han Ting, and said with a smile: "Han Er called the old man over, saying that you have invited Zhao Liangyue from Maozhou and a group of talented scholars from the imperial examinations to a banquet this time, to cook wine and tea together, and talk about poetry and theory. Han Er didn't have a chance, so I asked the old man to bring him over."

Wang Yuncheng looked at Han Ting when he heard the words, and said with a smirk: "I didn't expect the Second Young Master Han to be so elegant now. If you want to come and let me know, why don't you let the teacher come here in this cold weather?"

Han Ting refused to answer, and looked to Tang Kang for help.

"No problem!" Tang Kang waved his hand and asked the four, "Who is Zhao Liangyue?"

Everyone looked to the west, and Tang Kang cast his gaze over there, and saw a young man in simple clothes standing up, with a jade-like face, calm and composed, bowing his hands to him in salute: "Your junior has met Mr. Tang."

Tang Kang half-closed his eyes, stroked his beard and looked at Zhao Liangyue, and said with a smile: "It is indeed Zhilan Yushu, where is the native place of Maozhou?"

Everyone thought, isn't this asking knowingly?

In these days, the name of Zhao Liangyue and his origin have been spread all over the capital, not to mention that the magistrate of Maozhou came to Beijing that day and went to the Imperial College to show off his policy. Banfang made Zhao Liangyue famous in Kyoto—others may not know it, but how could Dr. Tang not know it?

Zhao Liangyue replied: "It's the native place of Xuanshan, Maozhou."

"Xuanshan Zhao family?" Tang Kang smiled when he heard the words, raised his head slightly to look into the void, as if he had fallen into a short memory, and said, "When Emperor Yuan Sui led his own expedition to Mobei, it was the Xuanshan Zhao family who helped and offered advice to make it possible. Victory came early in March, avoiding the adverse impact of winter on our army. Xuanshan captured hundreds of Mobei Slims in the rear, which gradually opened up the passive situation of Kai Dynasty... It's a pity, Xuanshan He was still assassinated by the Mobei killer, and only one of his eight sons finally returned from the battlefield, and he was also disabled."

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words. Although some people knew that the Zhao family in Xuanshan was a famous family in the past, no one thought that it was so famous. The three families, not to mention Xuanshan Gong, father and son went to battle for the sake of the country and the country, and in the end the family was full of loyalty.

Zhao Liangyue said sternly: "The past is like a cloud of smoke, but the righteousness of the ancestors will definitely be passed on."

Tang Kang smiled lightly, raised his hand and pointed to Zhao Liangyue's seat, and asked with a smile, "I wonder if the old man is blind today, why do you think Zhao Housheng's seat is a bit shorter than others?"

Wang Yuncheng hurriedly explained: "The student was negligent." Then, he waved someone to move a new seat to the side, asking Zhao Liangyue to move.

Tang Kang glanced at Wang Yuncheng, didn't say anything to refute his face in public, took a sip of tea, and asked: "Just now you said that you want to compete with Zhao Housheng, let's start now, don't be too nervous, the old man is not I’m here to judge you, just to make a fresh picture, to see the quarrel among you young people.”

"Yes, yes, I really want to see it!" Han Ting, who had been lying on the back of the chair and throwing grapes into his mouth, stood up and applauded repeatedly.

Tang Kang looked at Han Ting and teased, "Why don't you follow suit?"

"Don't, don't!" Han Ting frowned, and said, "Dr. Tang, you don't know that when I went to the Imperial College, my father sent me there to hang around. How can I learn real skills for a few days? Don't let me be in public. Disgraceful."

Everyone couldn't help laughing, and Han Ting was not ashamed, and continued to eat his own grapes and waited to watch the show.

"Then let's get started." Wang Yuncheng raised his hand to ask someone to put paper and ink on it, and brought up a small golden lacquered box, and introduced it to Zhao Liangyue, "The name of this box is 'Golden House'. , there is a word written on it, you and I take turns to draw immediately, around the drawn word, within half a quarter of an hour, a small order will be made, a total of ten rounds, everyone will witness it, and finally judge the merits, how about it?"

"Hey, you didn't read the note in advance and prepared the order, did you?" Han Ting asked carelessly.

"The teacher is here, can I still cheat?" Wang Yunming glanced at Han Ting in displeasure, turned around to provoke Zhao Liangyue, and asked, "It depends on whether Brother Zhao dares to compete?"

Zhao Liangyue smiled, got up calmly and walked to the golden house, looked at Wang Yunming, raised his hand as an invitation and said, "Please."