Meng Yushi was never a womanizer, but the moment he saw this face, his breath stopped for a moment.
This is a man's natural instinctive reaction when he sees a beautiful woman.
Meng Yushi quickly came to his senses, got off the carriage, and returned the salute: "Miss Zhao Liu is the future concubine. I am ashamed to be worthy of such a salute."
Zhao Xiyan said with a smile: "Censor Meng is a first-class censor, a dignified censor of the seventh rank, and his reputation for integrity is known to the world. Even if I become the crown prince, Censor Meng deserves this gift."
You can wear it a thousand times, but you can never wear it as a flattery.
Who can keep a straight face when such a beautiful girl praises her with a smile?
Meng Yushi frowned, and responded with a smile: "Miss Zhao Liu praised her highly, and I feel ashamed to receive it. Zhao Hanlin won three yuan in a row at that time, and he is a role model for our generation of scholars. Zhao Hanlin resigned early and returned to his hometown, and I was lucky.
Originally, I was thinking of meeting Zhao Hanlin when I came to Beihai County. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry and didn't have time to visit, and I felt really regretful. Now that I see Miss Zhao Liu, I can already imagine Zhao Hanlin's style."
Zhao Xiyan responded with a smile: "My father has an indifferent temperament and doesn't like the politics of officialdom. Now he devotes himself to studying and teaching his children, nephews and descendants in clan studies. In his free time, he can compose poems, recite, drink tea and enjoy flowers with his friends, which is quite comfortable."
Meng Yushi was filled with yearning when he heard this, and sighed with a smile: "Playing chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and drinking wine. Such a carefree life is so enviable! I am ashamed that I am a layman and am greedy for officialdom."
Zhao Xiyan said: "In the Jin Dynasty, there were good officials like Meng Yushi who were not afraid of power and devoted themselves to serving the country and the people. Only then could my father live a happy life in Beihai County. Meng Yushi was not a common man, but a real person who did things.
A good minister who governs the country is respected."
Meng Yushi laughed: "Miss Zhao Liu, please don't praise me again, my face is almost burning with shame."
Xu Jing: "..."
She had a sullen face and cold eyebrows in front of him. She smiled like this in front of Yue Yaer's sister.
Xu Jing secretly rolled his eyes and listened patiently to Zhao Xiyan's continued compliments, while watching Meng Yushi unfurl his brows and smile with satisfaction.
Tap tap tap tap!
A fast horse rushed over. A young man wearing soft armor flew off the horse.
When Xu Jing saw the visitor, he immediately grinned: "Zheng Er, aren't you on duty in the military camp? Why are you here?"
Zheng Xuanqing obviously came in a hurry after hearing the news. With beads of sweat on his face, he patted Xu Jing on the shoulder hard: "Now that you are leaving, I don't know when you will come back. How could I not come to see you off?"
Xu Jing felt hot and put his arms around Zheng Xuanqing's shoulders: "I think it's boring for you to stay in Beihai County. You might as well go to the capital with me. We Beihai heroes have transformed into two heroes in Beijing. How majestic it is."
sharp."
Zheng Xuanqing was greatly moved.
A sneer sounded suddenly: "Young and ignorant, a frog in the well, ridiculous."
Zheng Xuanqing was furious and glared back.
Xu Jing raised his eyebrows and sneered, about to retaliate.
Zhao Xiyan said softly: "Good medicine is bitter in the mouth and good for the disease. Good words are hard on the ears and good for action. Meng Yushi has worked hard, and the prince and senior brother Zheng can understand it."
Zheng Xuanqing quickly glanced at Xu Jing. Why was the junior sister talking to that annoying guy?
Xu Jing glared back. What are you talking about? Can what sister Yue Yaer said be wrong?
Zheng Xuanqing had no choice but to reluctantly open his mouth and said: "Thank you very much, Censor Meng, for your painstaking reminder."
Xu Jing said with a pleasant look: "Zheng Er and I were just joking casually, but we couldn't take it seriously. Haha!"
Meng Yushi: "..."
Isn’t it?
In front of him were two young men of fifteen or sixteen years old, only three years older than his eldest son. How could he, an adult, compete with two and a half-year-old boys?
Meng Yushi coughed, lowered his voice and said: "Young and passionate, you can talk and laugh without restraint. However, when you arrive in the capital, enter the palace, and speak in front of His Royal Highness the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince, you can't speak so freely. There will also be fewer verbal disputes.
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Zhao Xiyan nodded: "What Meng Yushi reminds us is that when we arrive in the capital in the future, we should be more cautious in our words and deeds. I thank Meng Yushi on behalf of your son."
After saying that, he bowed solemnly.
Meng Yushi quickly returned the courtesy: "Miss Zhao Liu is too polite, how dare I do it?"
Zhao Xiyan glanced at Xu Jing.
Xu Jing cleared his throat: "It is my blessing, Xu Jing, to have such a good mentor and friend as Meng Yushi. Please give me more advice from Meng Yushi in the future."
Meng Yushi: "..."
Meng Yushi couldn't help but look up at the sky.
Zheng Xuanqing was dumbfounded and tugged on Xu Jing's sleeve: "Hey, you took the wrong medicine today! Why are you talking so sourly?"
Xu Jingtian shamelessly boasted: "I have studied with the Master for many years, and I am very knowledgeable and well-spoken. How can someone like you, who is ranked last all the time, know how to appreciate my excellence?"
No, no, no, vomit, vomit.
Zheng Xuanqing made a vomiting expression. Then the two laughed in tacit understanding.
Zhao Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled, and said softly to Meng Yushi: "The innocent heart of a young man is the most valuable. Does Meng Yushi think so?"
Censor Meng also smiled: "What Miss Zhao Yuan said makes sense."
The depression and unhappiness in my heart gradually dissipated.
Xu Jing reached out and hugged Zheng Xuanqing, and whispered in Zheng Xuanqing's ear: "I can't protect you all the time from now on, so don't go around causing trouble."
Zheng Xuanqing laughed and cursed: "Fuck you, I've obviously been taking care of you."
Laughing a lot greatly diluted the sadness of parting.
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The convoy finally set off.
Zheng Xuanqing kept waving at the spot until the figure of his friend who was riding away was gone, then he put down his hand and wiped his eyes with the back of his hand.
Xu Jing, I only hope that you will turn your bad luck into good luck and return safely.
Xu Jing rode his horse slowly and never looked back.
Zhao Xiyan poked her head out of the carriage: "The wind is a bit strong today, do you want to come in the carriage?"
Xu Jing responded, jumped off the horse lightly, and climbed onto the carriage.
The coachman was very smart and stopped the carriage. After the two maids Yuhan Haitang got down and got into another carriage, he continued to move forward slowly.
In the carriage, Xu Jing's eyes were a little red.
Zhao Xiyan went through hardships in her previous life, and her determination was far stronger than ordinary people. The reluctance and sadness of parting lingered in her heart lightly, and her face was very calm.
She took out a clean handkerchief and stuffed it into Xu Jing's hand.
Xu Jing took advantage of the situation and grabbed her hand, and used the handkerchief to wipe his eyes carelessly. As usual, he solemnly stated: "The wind is really strong today, and some sand blew into my eyes."
Zhao Xiyan smiled and hummed: "Don't worry, I won't say anything to anyone that would undermine the prince's dignity and dignity."
Xu Jing was as thick-skinned as a city wall and didn't feel embarrassed at all. After his emotions calmed down a little, he stuck his head out of the window and looked back into the distance.
The tall and solid city gate of Beihai County has become like a black spot.
Going to the capital now, the road ahead is unknown, and I don’t know when I will return.
