In the corridor, dozens of people were waiting in the severe cold, like ants on a hot pot, anxious. But there were differences, some were anxious and some were really impatient.
"Li Ming, I heard that this immortal went to the palace before coming here, and the Holy Master led the three ministers to personally greet him. Is this the case?"
"How could I know such things?"
Shi Liming was a little irritated, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. As the youngest priest of the Imperial Academy, he looked to be only about forty years old, with a fair complexion and two delicate short beards. Although he was not handsome in appearance, he
Today I specially wore a gorgeous white winter robe and a special silver cloak, which made me look quite dignified.
"Li Ming, do you know the name of this immortal?"
"have no idea."
"That's not right, Li Ming. I heard that when you were young, you followed the temple official to meet this immortal and had a chance encounter with him. Is the rumor wrong?"
"Of course not, it's just that I was still young at the time. Now more than 20 years have passed and I can't remember it clearly."
Shi Liming was vague. Am I going to tell you that the so-called interview at that time was just like being caught to make up for the number and then being left outside? Of course not. Shi Liming knew the status of the immortal, even if it was just a little bit of acquaintance
There is a lot of use in mentioning old stories and making good use of them. However, he was already tired of his colleagues' nagging questions and waved his hands to interrupt, "Okay, okay, everyone, stop asking. What do you want to know? You'd better wait until the big ceremony."
Let’s ask him directly after we get out.”
Everyone stopped talking angrily, and then started talking among themselves.
Shi Liming cursed inwardly. These old immortals chatter all day long. When one day I take over the position of the high priest, I will attack you as soon as possible. Thinking like this, he walked irritably in the corridor again.
I walked back and forth, wondering whether I should find an opportunity to go in, or be the first to say a few words when they came out, so as to make an impression.
"Back off!"
Suddenly, a scolding sound from Miao Ruo came from the main hall.
Everyone was shocked.
Shi Liming was startled at first, then felt happy and walked over quickly.
The rest of the people woke up immediately when they saw it, and many of them were not willing to lag behind and followed suit one after another. Although there were some who did not want to join the crowd, when they saw this situation, they had no choice but to join in the fun.
However, when everyone arrived, the waiter at the door had already exited.
Shi Liming stopped the other party and asked urgently: "Zhi Ming, what happened?"
"Ah? Ah, this..."
The attendant named Zhiming was just a young man in his early twenties. When he looked up, he saw dozens of supervisors, offering wine and glaring at them. For a moment, everyone was a little confused.
"What are you talking about? I'm asking you something."
"I, the grand ceremony asked me to go to the side room to summon you. I, I, I'm leaving first." Zhi Ming had never faced such a battle before? He stammered a few words, lowered his head and ran away.
"Hey, you..."
Shi Liming was furious, but he didn't dare to force him to stay. He threw away his hand in frustration.
Everyone looked at each other in shock.
At this time, a bald old man in front of the crowd walked out and said, "Li Ming, you are a temple student, why not..."
Before he finished speaking, Miao Ruo's voice sounded from inside again, "Mr. Liu."
"Hey, I'm here for the big wine ceremony."
The bald old man was shocked and stepped forward quickly.
Although I haven't seen him yet, Miao Ruo's voice is as loud as my ears, "Mr. Liu, Gong Lin, and other gentlemen, I and the teacher have important matters to discuss. You can go back first."
"this……"
"Teacher!" Shi Liming hurriedly said, "I and you have been waiting here for a long time, and I hope that Teacher..."
"Gentlemen, if you have nothing important to do, please go back first."
"yes."
The bald old man glanced at Shi Liming, whose face was turning green and red, and took the lead to leave. Some of the dozens of people present followed him, and some also left after hesitating for a while. In this way, more than half of the people present walked away one after another.
In the end, only seven or eight were left in the same place. These people did not dare to speak, and they all looked at Shi Liming, as if waiting for him to speak.
"snort!"
Shi Liming was directly ignored by Miao Ruo, his face was dull, and he was naturally unhappy. His face was gloomy, but he said nothing and stayed under the eaves without saying a word. The others looked at me and I looked at you, so they had to stand aside
Waiting. These people are different from those who left before. They are all the young and strong faction headed by Shi Liming, so they do not dare to make their own decisions.
"Li Ming, since the temple official has spoken, how about we..."
"If you want to go, just go, no one will stop you."
"Well, I'm just worried about leaving a bad impression on the immortal master..."
"I said, you can leave if you want, no one will stop you!" Shi Liming became angry, "And you, you can leave. Should I tie your feet, or hold you back to prevent you from leaving?"
Several people were immediately silent, and no one said anything.
Indoors, the two of them heard clearly what was going on outside.
The man teased: "It seems you are having a hard time, too." Given their age and cultivation, they are naturally talented people. How could they not know Shi Liming's intention? It was clearly done deliberately.
Miao Ruo smiled calmly and sighed, "As you said, the student's feet are already in the coffin, so his prestige is naturally not as good as it used to be. Alas -, but then again, the four seasons have to change, and life and death will inevitably reincarnate.
What's more, the change of power? The students have already prepared for it. From now on, the country's teachers and supervisors will be the world of young people."
The man smiled and nodded, "Oh, you are quite reasonable."
The two chatted for a while, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Although the man had a fairy name, he lived in seclusion at the mountain gate all year round and rarely appeared in the world. However, if the man was over eighty, he would have achieved more in the secular world and could be regarded as a famous person in the world. Both parties can be said to have their own merits.
They are elders, so although they have the title of master and disciple, there is no distinction between them in private. They are more like acquaintances who have forgotten their years, and they talk happily.
"Which one are you?"
Suddenly, Shi Liming's question came from outside.
The conversation between the two stopped. Miao Ruo frowned and was about to speak, but the man stopped him with his hand. He turned around and saw a flash of light in the other person's eyes, and he couldn't help but be shocked.
At this time, Wen Wu was also confused outside the door.
This morning, according to Qu Hong's instructions, the first time he arrived in Xingdu was to come to the Imperial Supervisor to deliver a letter, but he met Xianjia. No one paid attention to him at all, and he almost couldn't even get in. Then,
After finally waiting for someone to pick up the paperwork, I thought everything was going well, but in the end I was taken to a side room and waited there.
No, I finally came out, only to be stopped again.
Wen Wu glanced at the man in front of him for a few times, and then looked at the rest of the people. They all looked menacing. He couldn't help but feel puzzled, so he looked at the attendant named Zhiming.
Shi Liming was sure that the young man in front of him was not a powerful figure in Xingdu. His clothes looked more like a student from the south of Zhongzhou taking the civil service examination, so he became even more rude and said with a displeased face, "I'm asking you, look at what he does
What? So rude, whose student are you?"
Wen Wu looked confused.
Seeing this, Zhi Ming complained secretly, and said quickly: "The sacrificial wine, the big sacrificial wine is still inside, waiting to see him..."
"How can anyone enter the Chongming Hall? Especially for such a foreign scholar with unknown origins, who has not been cleansed from the dust. If he is allowed to enter the Chongming Hall, won't it stain the holy church?"
Shi Liming looked at Wen Wu and said arrogantly and contemptuously: "Besides, Chongming Hall has regulations. If you are not a sage, you are not allowed to enter if you are not a sage. How can he be worthy of a young scholar with unknown origins?"
"Yes, he is not a saint, and he is not a disciple of our country's teacher supervisor, so he is not allowed to enter."
"Yep."
Several people nearby agreed.
Wen Wu raised his eyebrows, but said nothing. He just looked at Shi Liming a few more times.
Zhi Ming was so anxious that he was sweating, "I, this..."
"He is a student personally accepted by Master Qu, so naturally he can be regarded as a disciple of our country's teacher supervisor."
At this time, Miao Ruo's voice finally came from inside, breaking the stalemate, "Li Ming, Immortal Master Xuanli wants to see him. Do you agree?"
Shi Liming was startled, and then his face turned yellow, "Old, the teacher's words are serious. Since it is an immortal master who wants to meet, Liming dare not disobey..." He glanced at Wen Wu, his eyes slightly frightened and angry,
But it doesn't seem very surprising.
"Go quickly."
Zhi Ming felt relieved and quickly motioned for Wen Wu to follow.
Wen Wu walked over under the gaze of a group of surprised eyes around him, but after stepping into the door, he suddenly stopped again, thought about it, and turned around and asked, "So you are Shi Liming?"
Suddenly someone yelled, "That's rude, can you call him by his first name when giving the sacrificial wine?"
Wen Wu looked at him and said, "It's none of your business."
Shi Liming just turned around, and when he heard this, he was stunned like everyone else.
Wen Wu looked at him again, curled his lips with disdain, and his disappointment was evident, "Hey, silly#." After saying that, he walked in under the stunned expressions of everyone.
At the right time, the door slammed shut.
"cough--"
Miaoruo choked on a mouthful of tea.
But the man seemed to have discovered a treasure. He stared at Wen Wu who came in and couldn't move his eyes away.
Wen Wu felt uncomfortable looking at him and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.