Liang Yan casually took Xiong Yue'er away and returned the same way. After a while, he had returned to the Imperial Courtyard. He was superb in magic and could come and go without leaving a trace, so even the guards standing guard by Suxin Lake found no trace of him.
Returning to the water courtyard, Liang Yan glanced around and found that dozens of people had gathered on the pavilion in the center.
Among them, seventeen people stood at the front. They were all obviously those who had successfully advanced to the "Tea Tasting Party". Behind these people stood dozens of people, most of whom were dressed as girls and maids. They should be the homes of those scholars.
Served.
Liang Yan quickened his pace and walked along the water corridor towards the middle.
He had just stepped into the pavilion when among the group of servants, a bookboy wearing a round hat and green clothes trotted up to him.
"Sir, you are back. The 'Tea Tasting Party' has ended. If you don't come, you will lose your qualification for selection!" Miao Suwen approached him and said in a hurry.
Liang Yan nodded slightly, raised his fist towards the seventeen people who were waiting, and said, "Tang was temporarily busy and delayed everyone's time. I'm really sorry!"
While he was speaking, he was also secretly sizing up these seventeen people. At first, he didn't pay much attention to them, but after a quick glance, he suddenly discovered that there was an acquaintance among the crowd!
This person is the only woman among the seventeen people. She is wearing a red and green dance dress and a silk skirt. She has a graceful figure and dignified manner. She is clearly the Qianyuan Holy Palace disciple who came to Guanyu Peak to challenge that day: Ye
clear.
Carrying an exquisite guqin on her back, she stood quite conspicuously in the crowd. When she saw Liang Yan's eyes sweeping over her, he seemed to linger on her for a moment, but she didn't feel dissatisfied. Instead, she smiled back generously.
Liang Yan has now changed his body shape and appearance with the magic of "Yuan Mu Dao", and even his breath is completely different from before, so Ye Qing naturally doesn't recognize him.
But Liang Yan recognized her!
"It's strange. The five great sects are in charge of the five countries, and they are in harmony with each other. I have never heard of monks from other countries sneaking into the capital. Ye Qing is so bold. Isn't he afraid that I, the Yungang Sect, will know about it?"
Liang Yan thought to himself for a while. Although he was a little puzzled, he knew that it was not time to reveal his identity and ask questions, so he suppressed his doubts and stopped looking at Ye Qing.
Everyone present was a talented person who stood out in this "tea tasting party". Naturally, they were all well-educated and reasonable people. They saw that although Liang Yan was a little late, his attitude was modest, so they did not criticize him. Some people even said something to him.
He waved and said with a smile: "Brother Tang, come here quickly. We are both top three in chess, so we should make friends."
Liang Yan looked up and saw a young scholar, probably in his early twenties, with a warm smile on his face that made him feel like he was breathing spring breeze.
"Ouyang Wenpin, I watched Brother Tang's chess game before, and I really benefited a lot! If Brother Tang hadn't withdrawn due to something, I'm afraid I would have given up my title of number one in chess!"
Liang Yan returned the gift with his hand and said with a smile: "Brother Ouyang is too modest. It's okay not to mention Tang's chess skills!"
After Ouyang Wenpin heard this, he smiled and said nothing. He only pulled Liang Yan with him and stood at the front of the crowd. As soon as he took his seat, he heard a faint voice coming from the pavilion opposite:
"Since everyone has arrived, please be quiet and listen to me announce the rules for entering the palace to pray for blessings this time."
This voice was neither fast nor slow, but it carried a hint of irresistible majesty in its softness, which made ordinary people feel a chill in their hearts and stopped whispering unconsciously.
Liang Yan had heard this voice before, and it was none other than Princess Qinwan, but she was still veiled at the moment, making it difficult to see her appearance.
"First of all, congratulations to all of you for passing your respective competitions, ranking in the top three of the six arts, and finally getting such a place. The time to enter the palace will be at Chenshi seven days later. Please wait in front of the Suzaku Gate on time. There will be someone
I will take you into the palace together."
When Princess Qinwan said this, she paused and said: "During these seven days, I also ask you to burn incense and bathe, fast every day, strictly prohibit sexual intercourse, and do not use weapons rashly."
After hearing this, the expressions on the faces of everyone in the pavilion did not change. It was obvious that they had heard of these taboos before praying, and they immediately replied in unison: "Don't worry, Princess Qinwan, we will definitely abide by the taboos!"
Liang Yan also echoed in the crowd, but when he answered aloud, he found Princess Qinwan in the pavilion opposite, her eyes suddenly froze, and then she looked at him again and again, as if she had some doubts.
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Liang Yan was puzzled, but saw Princess Qinwan looking at him for a long time, and finally slowly shook her head, and even smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly.
In the end, the mysterious Princess Qinwan didn't say anything. She just sighed softly, turned around and walked out of the pavilion. Surrounded by all the palace ladies, she got on the boat and left.
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When everyone in the pavilion saw Princess Qinwan leaving, they also knew that today's "Tea Tasting Party" was over. The eighteen people in this pavilion were the ones who would enter the palace to pray for the emperor in seven days.
Good salary, glory and wealth are all at your fingertips.
Everyone was filled with joy, and after congratulating each other, they each took their servants and left by boat, obviously eager to share the good news with their family or friends.
Naturally, Liang Yan would not stay here for long. He exchanged a few pleasantries with Ouyang Wenpin and then left with Miao Suwen.
The two took a boat out of Suxin Lake, followed the river along the way, and returned to the gate of Zhuque District.
At this time, the "Water and Land Dharma Assembly" in Zhuque Square has come to an end. Ah-Dai is still standing on his own stage, but there are not many people watching under the stage. Apparently after several battles, Ah-Dai's reputation has spread.
Anyone who comes here to challenge has a tacit understanding to avoid this arena.
As for the other arenas, the fighting was still in full swing, with all kinds of strange and obscene skills emerging one after another. The fighting scenes were really beautiful to watch, but Miao Suwen's mood was different at the moment. Looking at the fighting skills in those arenas, it suddenly became a bit boring.
Liang Yan did not go to talk to Ah-Dai. He knew that although the "Water and Land Dharma Assembly" would continue to be held in the next two days, with Ah-Dai's skills, it was almost certain that he would be among the eighteen people praying, and he did not need to go through it at all.
Worry more.
Without saying a word, Liang Yan led Miao Suwen back to the Miao Mansion. With his skills, he would naturally not alert the guards outside the manor.
The two quietly returned to Liang Yan's room, and saw him pat the rag bag on his waist with his right hand, and a gray light immediately shot out.
A woman with ordinary appearance and slightly tall figure suddenly appeared in front of Miao Suwen.
