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This torrential rain came and went quickly, but the main hall of Yanbo Pavilion became cool and breezy in an instant, and the autumn wind brought coolness.

At this time Xiao Yan entered the palace only for a cup of tea, but no one dared to despise the young emperor anymore, Xiao Yan turned his head and looked curiously at the young masters in the hall, and said to Fan Zuosi: "Mr. Mr. Pianpian Zhuoshijia, sir, won't you introduce me?"

Fan Zuosi's arrogance had already been suppressed, and he stood up very thoughtfully and said, "Let me introduce you to the emperor." After looking at the seats, he introduced from the first place on the left: "This is the third son of the Pei family. Pei Rongyun."

Pei Rongyun got up and bowed: "Pei Rongyun has seen the emperor."

Fan Zuosi introduced: "The Pei family has always been both civil and military, advocating literature and martial arts, and has produced many Confucian generals. "Pei's Art of War" and Pei's spear are all well-known." He then counted several famous sages in history Famous generals.

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up: "Mr. Pei is good at using guns?"

Someone in the seat is laughing.

Pei Rongyun could barely lift his head, his face was red, he was just a worthless offshoot of the clan, and he always lived his idle family life according to the family, this time, few of the direct descendants were willing to come to Beijing, the patriarch ordered him They came out and asked him to come to the capital, just to see that he was good-looking, and he was considered a son-in-law, so it was not rude, and he would not offend the royal family.As for marrying a daughter into the palace, Mrs. Pei is quite disdainful about it, but it is to explore the way first, and this way is also done very casually.

He said in a low voice, "I'm not good at learning, I can't learn martial arts, I'm ashamed."

Fan Zuosi said in relief: "Mr. Pei is quite accomplished in the art of gold and stone."

Xiao Yan said: "Gold and stone together? Does that mean that Mr. Pei has some insights into seals?"

With Fan Zuosi's lessons learned from the past, Pei Rongyun only felt that the next step was to accept the public ridicule from the emperor. After all, the emperor's attitude clearly stated that one should take the imperial examination, and the other should be pragmatic and useful for the country and the people. He is just a leisurely hobby. There are too many idlers like him in the Jiangnan aristocratic family. The so-called good gold and stone, good at restoring ancient paintings, good at collecting stele rubbings, chess records, and piano scores, there are too many famous talents in the family.It's nothing more than picking a hobby that looks good and just getting by.

On weekdays, with Pei's aura, he talks about Jinshi's writing and calligraphy. He, the third son of Pei, has done a decent job, but this time in front of this little emperor, he only feels ashamed of himself and ashamed of the wasted years in the past. And secretly hoped that the little emperor would say a few less mean words so that he could go back with some face.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yan took out a crimson seal from his breast pocket: "Mr. Pei will give me the appreciation, how about my spare seal?"

Pei Rongyun took the seal with both hands in astonishment, and looked at Fan Zuosi in a daze. Fan Zuosi saw the dark red seal stone, which was obviously different from ordinary stones. ? Bloodstone? Carnelian? Coral?"

When Pei Rongyun saw the lettering, he couldn't help praising: "Good writing! It's dripping and vigorous, flowing like clouds and flowing water, it seems to be effortless, and it's easy to do! Good seal! What material is this seal stone? It's not chicken blood stone, not coral, and it feels very hard. ..."

After all, he was obsessed with this way, and soon he said a few things, but Xiao Yan was very happy, so he took a blank piece of paper on the case, pressed it and showed it to Pei Rongyun, Pei Rongyun admired more and more: " The emperor's spare seal is really top-grade, and the word is even more meaningful, a classic that can be passed down from generation to generation in the heart of the hero!"

Xiao Yan's face was almost full of brilliance, his eyes were bright, he turned his head and said to Prince Duan: "Uncle! I think this Mr. Pei and I have very similar temperaments and excellent talents. Maybe I will keep this Mr. in Beijing. , accompany me all the time?"

When Prince Duan saw Xiao Yan, he was a little dazed. He could hardly remember his previous impressions of the adoptive emperor. He only remembered being pale, silent, wearing dark clothes, with a serious expression, and never took an extra step. I never saw him complaining, complaining, always speaking the most standard words taught to him by the Queen Mother and the Tutors, I didn't know his preferences, and I didn't hear him have any other requests.

It was the first time he saw him wearing red, red was very common among the sons of rich and noble families, but most of the aristocratic families wore plain and tasteful clothes.The little emperor doesn't usually wear red, he did it on purpose, and... the red robe is obviously made of the same material as the plain robe of the Lich behind him, it is brighter and smoother than silk, and the color is too pure, there is no variegation at all, yes The color that cannot be dyed in the market, the expensive material can be seen at a glance, and it makes people look like a favored young man, the proud son of heaven.

At this moment, this nephew, with smiling eyes, flat eyebrows, fluent speech and quick thinking, naturally does not lose his sense of proportion when making requests with him. After hearing this, the guests will only think that the emperor's nephew and his co-prince The relationship is harmonious, God knows this is the first time the emperor has made a request to him?

Prince Duan said: "The emperor has a decree, so naturally obey it. There is a vacancy at Taichang Temple. Since the emperor has taken a fancy to this Mr. Pei, he will tell the Secretary of Taichang Temple to arrange for Mr. Pei to be a doctor in Tianfuyuan." The seventh-rank job is ready."

There was silence in the hall, Pei Rongyun was stunned, this is... an official?He didn't even participate in the imperial examinations. Although the local prefects had the right to recommend, they mostly held positions in the localities. The little emperor was rewarded with a reward of a seventh-rank Beijing official, and he was a good yamen like Taichang Temple.

Taichang Temple is in charge of the world's rites and music, and the affairs of the Sijiao Temple. The Tianfu Temple is mainly for royal offerings, distinguishing objects, and the royal seals and seals are naturally among them. Pei Rongyun has some attainments in gold and stone. It's perfectly suitable to be a job, it can be said to be a very leisurely and elegant job, and if you say it is elegant, it is also extremely elegant.According to the common saying, this is still a Beijing official close to the emperor, who can advance, attack, retreat or defend. How many people in the world want to stay in the capital, how long do they have to stay in the place?

This humble young master of the Pei family really lost his luck and got into the eyes of the emperor?Just because of boasting about the engraving of the emperor's leisure chapter?After a few words of flattery to the British lord, you will become an official?A county parent official is only seventh grade, and he still has to study hard for ten years in the cold window, all the way up from the scholar...

Fan Zuosi had already said to Pei Rongyun, "Why don't you thank me soon?"

Pei Rongyun hurriedly bowed deeply: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Xiao Yan smiled: "Go on, since I have something for you to do after you stay in Beijing, I'm so lucky to be an errand."

Pei Rongyun had just stepped back, when an unattractive son suddenly stood up in the hall and said loudly: "Yongyang Yu Kehui has met the emperor, and I am going to offer advice to the emperor today!"

Xiao Yan was startled, then turned to look at him, a servant had already passed by, and saw that Yu Kehui was short and unremarkable, wearing a gray bamboo gauze robe that was washed white, and came out of his sleeve with a book in his hands.

The servant took the tray and brought it over, and bowed to offer it to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan wanted to take it, but the Lich at the side suddenly reached out and took the book first. Xiao Yan turned his head and glanced at him, his eyes bent again.

All the people in the hall noticed that Mr. Jiu Yao seemed to have a serious cleanliness habit, and even wore leather gloves in front of the emperor. He opened the book and flipped through it, then turned his head and nodded to Xiao Yan: "Thirteen Strategies for Governing the Country." Handed the book to Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan opened it and took a look, then smiled and looked at Yu Kehui and said, "Young Master Yu has a long-term ambition, and his writing is refined and elegant, do you know how to count?"

Yu Kehui said: "I am proficient in arithmetic, I can do mental calculations within [-], I am also capable of drawing and drawing, and I am quite eloquent. I just want to do my best to serve my lord."

Xiao Yan saw that he was articulate, courageous, and generous, turned his head to Prince Duan with a smile and said: "I think Mr. Yu is very courageous, and it is good to go to Honglu Temple City Ship Division. When playing the matter, he only said that his subordinates lacked an eloquent and courageous talent to hand over to overseas people, I think Mr. Yu is very shrewd and decisive?"

Prince Duan hadn't answered yet, but Yu Kehui had already stepped out, quickly knelt down, kowtowed three times and bowed nine times: "I thank the emperor for your kindness, and I will serve you. I will die!"

All the young masters in the hall twisted their faces as if they had a toothache, as if they saw a traitor, so charming!Speaking of the Yu family, it seems that it is not unexpected at all. After all, the Yu family is now dilapidated and withered, relying on the little land handed down by the ancestors for a living. I heard that there are conflicts with the local prefect, and some can't stay. , is this desperate?It's just that this is simply stepping on them to flatter the emperor, and completely humiliated a group of people!

Prince Duan said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is very clever. Your Majesty can rest assured that he will make arrangements."

Seeing that today's outing has caused enough trouble, Xiao Yan just said: "I'm sorry for the emperor's uncle. I'm also tired today, so I'll go back first, otherwise I will disturb the emperor's banquet." Standing up and leaving, Xiao Ji Get up and send him out.

Outside the Water Pavilion, I could only see the wind and rain outside, except around the Water Pavilion, the sun was shining brightly, and the dust was not damp in the rest of the place. It was obvious that the rain just now fell only around the Water Pavilion.Prince Duan couldn't help looking at the Lich and said, "Mr. Wu is really unpredictable."

The Lich took a look at him, and Prince Duan felt that the golden pupils were light, unlike ordinary people, as if he was being watched by some god or ghost, the hairs on his back were terrified, and the sweat was slightly dripping on his forehead.Xiao Yan stretched out his hand to hold Lich's hand, and said with a smile: "Uncle Emperor, I have performed well today, what a coincidence, it just happened to rain, luck, what luck."

Prince Duan let out a long breath: "The emperor performed very well today."

Xiao Yan smiled, and only went with the lich, but he ran to the riverside in his free time, while watching the mighty river, Jiang Xin counted the boats sailing with the wind, he was a little envious and said: "I haven't been on a boat yet."

The Lich said: "How difficult is this?"

With a wave of his hand, a small sailing boat was moored at the shore, its white sails stretched out like bird wings, green vines and white flowers were wrapped around the green sides, many flower and bird patterns were carved on the hull, and a mast hangs With a transparent flower-shaped lamp, the Lich took Xiao Yan onto the sailing boat, the wind element array was activated, and the boat slowly swam towards the center of the river.

The river wind was blowing, and a flat boat was driving in the middle of the river.Xiao Yan lay on the side of the boat and only looked at whether there were fish in the river, while still smiling, he said: "After today's banquet, there will no longer be any family members thinking of sending their daughters in, right? I lost face, hahahaha."

The Lich looked at Xiao Yan and said, "The family will reconsider—it will be very useful for you to appoint the children of those two families."

Xiao Yan lowered his head and looked at the reflection of himself and the Lich in the water: "This is what was written in the book about buying bones with a thousand dollars. Originally, I just wanted to get a son of the Pei family to set an example, but I didn't expect Yu Kehui to jump out on his own initiative. It is a surprise to discern the overall situation, be good at grasping the timing, and be brave and resourceful. I have been paying attention to Shibo for a long time, and I lose money every year. This Yu Kehui, I want to see if he can give me some surprises."

The Lich watched Xiao Yan stretch out his hand to fiddle with the waves. Now this little boy is becoming more and more lively, and the real dragon aura on his body is getting stronger and stronger. Prince Duan Xiao Ji is also shocked by this boy's natural emperor-like aptitude, right?

He didn't need anyone's advice at all, and he intuitively learned how to use the power in his hands. He suppressed the arrogance of Fan Zuosi, the leader of the clan today, but set up two other inconspicuous banners, and told the clans who came to ask for directions in a grand manner: I only want people who are obedient and who can make me happy.

He is unconstrained, his temperament is capricious, he is unpredictable, and he cannot guess his thoughts.But he controlled the rhythm of the whole process. Xiao Ji and Fan Zuosi were not ordinary people, but they were led away by this young boy with a few words at the banquet, completely losing the initiative.

He is not a chess piece that can be manipulated by others, but a person who executes the chess.