The emperor and the Taoist priests left one after another, and the banquet became really cheerful. The banquet was simple and could not stop the Jinshi's happy mood - years of hard study and achievement in one day
"Congratulations, Brother Fu"
Smiling and congratulating Fu Chengshan, Fu Chengshan remembered that he was originally ranked eleven, but now he is twenty-seven. The competition was too fierce. Ye Qing secretly doubted that he was second in the list. There were many weighings and confrontations of interests, but no matter how secretive and twists and turns, at this moment
Pointless.
"It's not as good as getting second place. When Brother Ye shows up at Yunlou, I'm sure all the girls will be willing to offer him. An old Jinshi like me won't get this kind of treatment." Fu Chengshan was rarely joking at this time.
A young man interjected: "Haha, there really isn't one? Why don't we try it together another day?"
Ye Qing's face looked a little strange: "Brother Su is so handsome that even women are jealous of him. I would never dare to compare..."
The young man in front of him is wearing a long robe, a silver crown, a handsome pale face, and a pair of slender red phoenix eyes. He is wearing a dress that would probably make many women ashamed.
After hearing this, several Jinshi also followed, joking with each other, forming a vague small circle.
Jinshi is like flowers blooming, surrounded by lobbyists from all sides, and speculative participation like hard-working bees.
"Hey, I remember that Mr. Lin also visited you. I heard that he was very interested in you at that time. Why don't you see the feast now?" Fu Chengshan said.
Ye Qing followed his cold eyes and saw that Lin Qinzheng, the representative of the Sixth Prince, was having a lively chat with Xu Wenzhao, the new top scholar in the new department. It must be said that Prince Xin's reputation as a "virtuous king" was so powerful that even Xu Wenzhao was attracted by it.
Ye Qing laughed, but didn't show it on his face: "Brother Fu, we have known each other not long ago, but we have been close friends for a long time. If you have anything to say, please just say it directly."
Fu Chengshan smiled and looked around: "We'll talk about it in the evening. Look, the person who wanted the son-in-law is here."
He said with a strange expression: "Actually, tonight, although there are some people talking about business, they are rare. They mainly come to win over their son-in-law. You may not know it, but this is indeed the custom."
"Jinshi are noble and have a heavenly status. They dare not act arrogantly. However, there are even forced kidnappers among the same Jinshi."
Ye Qing couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this, and murmured: "Catch your son-in-law under the banner?"
Fu Chengshan applauded and said: "It is worthy of being ranked second. This word is appropriate."
Catching a son-in-law under the ranking is a great spectacle in the history of the Song Dynasty. On the day when the results of the imperial examination were released, the prime minister and the rich gentry from all over the country competed for the sons-in-law who were listed on the ranking. It was known as catching a son-in-law.
I don't think this world is the same. Ye Qing knows the current situation of Jinshi and fellow Jinshi. It's true that about 30% of them don't have a wife. Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Fu Chengshan say again: "Brother Ye is only seventeen years old and second in the list. Why do you think so now?"
No one has come forward to get my son-in-law?"
Ye Qing shook his head and listened to Fu Chengshan secretly say: "Because you are already on the records of various princes. Only princes compete for sons-in-law, and no one else has a share.
As soon as he said this, Ye Qing couldn't help but break into a cold sweat. Before he could think of a solution, he saw someone coming over: "Mr. Number Two, my subordinate is Jiang Nan from Prince Yujun's Mansion."
Ye Qing wanted to decline politely, but when he heard that it was from Prince Yujun's residence, he turned his eyes and became silent.
Jiang Nan introduced him first. Seeing that Ye Qing was not disgusted and was even listening with interest, Jiang Nan immediately took up the conversation and said, "The second brother is only seventeen years old. He is a hero in the world. I heard that King Xinjun and his two daughters gave him to each other.
My master disdains this and is willing to marry one of my sisters to you."
Ye Qing just smiled and said, "It would be a bit impatient for Master Jiang to talk about this just after we met."
"Don't worry, the following princes are still watching. They just asked me to explore the water first and gave me my first chance. How can I not go straight in?"
Ye Qing couldn't help but be speechless, and after a moment he asked: "Sister?"
This was a casual question, but when Jiang Nan nodded, his eyes suddenly turned in disbelief: "That's the princess, isn't it His Majesty who makes the decision?"
Jiang Nan subconsciously looked around and considered his words: "Before the three imperial concubines were admitted to the palace, they were married and had a daughter. Now it turns out that the official title is the head of Mingyu County. My master can still make the decision."
Ye Qing was shocked when he heard this, and secretly thought that the emperor was really intolerant of meat and vegetables, "Even if you are the head of the county, this is the king's sister. I remember that Prince Yu is twenty years old?"
Jiang Nan immediately added: "Mingyu County Master is twenty-two this year. Uh, it's young. He looks like he's only seventeen or eighteen years old. He's a good match for the second-ranked prince..."
After hearing this, Ye Qing was speechless. After thinking for a while, he said: "Let me take a few steps to speak."
Jiang Nan's eyes lit up and he retreated to a corner. He saw Ye Qing's bright eyes. He coughed lightly and said, "I want to make an agreement with Prince Yu."
Seeing Jiang Nan's surprise, Ye Qing said calmly: "I am blessed by God and won the second place, but I am in the center of the storm. To be honest, according to the usual practice, I am afraid I have to choose one."
"I only want to see you forever. These are really troublesome. I have a suggestion, that is, can I form a good relationship with your family master to avoid these troubles."
Jiang Nan understood the meaning of this and couldn't help taking a breath of cold air. He didn't say anything for a while, but he heard Ye Qing say: "Maybe you are thinking to yourself right now, even if I am the second best, I am not qualified to have a good relationship with the prince.
But have you ever heard of my Ye family sake?"
Of course they have heard of this, and many people are already ready to make a move, but now that Ye Qing has won the second place, many people have stopped thinking.
Jiang Nan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mr. Bang Second, are you willing to share this method with my master?"
"The Ye Family Sake already has a charter and has attracted a large number of family members to participate. It is impossible to break the contract, but I have another method, which is more valuable than it. I don't know what you think of this weight."
Jiang Nan thought about it carefully, and suddenly broke into cold sweat: "This is definitely enough, but I can't make the decision on this matter, and I have to ask the Lord for instructions."
"We have plenty of time, but let's help now and block some troubles first."
This was what Jiang Nan wanted. He could give Ye Qing half a mark first, then he smiled and said, "It's a small thing."
I walked out without knowing what was said, but when the banquet was over, there were no more lobbyists.
After the banquet, Fu Chengshan and Ye Qing returned together and arrived at Gong Lake.
Jiang Zinan and Zhou Ling both had banquets arranged by the hotel, and now they came out early to wait for Ye Qing, taking turns taking a nap.
Ye Qing was very satisfied when he saw their beautiful faces: "They all look very good. What did you eat for dinner?"
"Powder steamed jade dumplings, emerald vegetarian chicken, white fungus bird's nest..." Jiang Zinan counted on his hands, looking very satisfied with the banquet meal.
Ye Qing frowned when he heard this: "Why are they all vegetarian?"
"Sister Zinan said she wanted to lose weight," Zhou Ling said casually, but her mouth was covered halfway. Jiang Zinan was ashamed and annoyed: "Don't talk nonsense."
Just to lose weight... Ye Qing looked at her body, but he was speechless, and couldn't help but smile: "I don't think anyone dares to treat her badly. Your young master is now the second-ranked one, who doesn't give him some face?"
"Young Master is so shameless..." After laughing for a while, Ye Qing restrained his smile and said to Jiang Zinan: "Give me a change of clothes and let's go for a walk."
This is the most beautiful place with 18 scenic spots. There are rockeries on both sides and dense forests. Therefore, the wind carries water vapor from the lake and cools down in the shade of the trees. It is a summer resort.
At this time, I boarded a pavilion and saw bamboo trees, connected corridors, and pavilions. It was refreshing. As expected, Fu Chengshan was there. When Jiang Zinan took a few steps back, he saw Fu Chengshan pondering for a while.
, opened his mouth to speak several times, and Fang sighed: "The Jinshi banquet, whether it is a real Jinshi or a fellow Jinshi, is the target of attention from all parties, and often there is a master within a month... What do you think?"
Ye Qing seemed to have something on his mind, looking into the distance, and said more or less casually: "I've said this before, right?"
Fu Chengshan smiled bitterly: "You said it, but I have always admired your talent and knowledge. There is always a factor in this. You and I are inseparable, so just give me guidance."
Ye Qing turned to look at it, knowing that it was not that simple, but smiled: "This is a secret that is not shared. It can keep you safe, but I have made a three-part agreement with you. One day, you can also keep me safe, how about it?"
"Of course, tell me about it"
"The emperor is the second son of the late emperor. He was designated as the crown prince at the age of eight. When he was sixteen, the late emperor was seriously ill, so he served as the prince of the state. At the age of seventeen, he decisively disposed of the prime minister Jiang Ren and seized power. When the late emperor took over
After the collapse, he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in August. The following year, he changed the Yuan Dynasty to Tongde, and at the same time, he named his one-year-old eldest son the prince."
Fu Chengshan listened attentively, but he was wondering why he said these things that everyone knew. But he knew that Ye Qing would not talk nonsense, so he listened carefully.
"The Emperor has been in office for thirty-seven years, and has seven surviving princes. Now, except for the youngest prince, all of them have basically established their own palaces and become kings."
It goes without saying that the princes of this world can stay in the imperial capital when they are young, recruit people, and cultivate talents until one of their brothers ascends the throne, and then all the other brothers are moved out to join the vassal.
At this time, Ye Qing smiled calmly: "After the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, his diligent work was recognized by the world. For thirty-seven years, he reviewed hundreds of papers every day. He managed to peel off the great Cai Dynasty bit by bit and saved a lot of life. He can be called a wise king."
Fu Chengshan agreed, but looked at Ye Qing with questioning eyes.
Ye Qing asked again: "It's not a secret that the prince's fortune is related to his face, right?"
Fu Chengshan pondered for a moment and said: "Yes, it is not a secret. The prince is full of purple energy and has no appearance. His salary and life are rich and noble, and his position is extremely stable. As long as he continues, he will one day ascend the throne."
"Of course, the prince is a prince, and the kings can still attract a group of wise men. Every carrot and a pit, the positions around the prince have long been filled. Following the kings to open up a vassal kingdom is not an option."
After hearing this, Ye Qing was a little satisfied, and his expression was a bit strange: "But I heard that the emperor is finally tired of politics now, and all the kings can train in the ministry.
Fu Chengshan cherished words like gold at this time and responded: "Yes"
Ye Qing smiled at this time: "The few words I said above are more than enough. I won't say more about the specific reasons. If you believe me, I will just say one sentence - the prince must not be touched, and the sixth prince Xinjun Wang is also the same.
The prince can do as he pleases, and there will be no serious trouble."
Fu Chengshan pondered for a moment and realized that this was the limit of what Ye Qing could say now, which was to bow his head and say: "I have truly learned a lesson. I will think about it carefully when I go back."