"Tang Huiyao" and "Etiquette Order" stipulate: "The civil and military officials in Beijing are of rank nine or above, and they will look forward to the Japanese dynasty."
In other words, on the first and fifteenth day of every month, Zhou Jun, as the chief official of the capital court, had to attend the Shuowang Richao (Great Chao Meeting).
The fourth year of Tianbao, the fifteenth day of the fifth month.
It was early in the morning, the morning drum had just sounded, and the rooster had not yet crowed.
Chang'an City was still dark before dawn, so Zhou Jun rode his horse through the streets and alleys and set off for the Daming Palace.
The sound of the horse's hooves trampling on the road covered with morning frost could be heard far in the quiet night sky.
Before the fifth watch, Zhou Jun arrived at the Jianfu Gate outside the Daming Palace. When the palace door opened, he could not rush in. He must first retreat and lower his eyes, waiting for the officials of the court to enter first.
After entering the Shangguan ranks, only low-grade ministerial officials, casual officials, etc. can enter.
Entering Jianfu Gate, then passing through the Inner Street, and then passing through the Imperial Street to the court hall in front of the Hanyuan Hall, where hundreds of officials stood in order, and then waited to go to court.
Standing at the end of the sequence, Zhou Jun could only vaguely see the magnificent throne on a dragon couch.
Zhou Jun, who was hungry and tired, couldn't hear clearly what was said and what was done in front of him, and he couldn't see clearly. He could only stand where he was, waiting for the end of the dynasty.
After standing for about half an hour, the golden bell rang for the end of the meeting.
Zhou Jun rubbed his knees and breathed a sigh of relief.
After the dismissal of the dynasty, Zhou Jun went to Duguansi to attend to matters, and was busy until the afternoon. Then he left the Shangshu Province, took his horse from the stable, and left slowly.
Halfway through the journey, an old road with white beard and hair was lying on the side of the street.
Zhou Jun glanced at it twice and felt that it looked familiar, but he didn't think much about it. He just rode around and continued to move forward.
Unexpectedly, the old man got up from the ground and walked only a few steps before he came to the horse.
Zhou Jun was a little surprised. Just when he was about to inquire, he saw the old man walking around him three times.
As the old man walked, he looked Zhou Jun up and down.
At the end, the old Taoist sighed and said: "If you haven't reflected on yourself, you haven't understood the way."
After saying this, the old Taoist left, leaving Zhou Jun alone in confusion.
Without taking this matter to heart, Zhou Jun rode forward on horseback and arrived in front of Luo's house.
The porter and Zhou Jun were already acquainted with each other. After announcing the situation, he led the latter to the right compartment.
Zhou Jun found Luo Anyuan, who was shirtless and grabbing a football-sized martial arts stone.
Seeing this, Zhou Jun quickly asked him to stop, and said: "The wound has just healed, but if it breaks open again with force, wouldn't it be a bad thing?"
Luo Anyuan smiled and said: "Erlang, it's not a problem. Just take a look, it's almost all healed."
After speaking, Luo Anyuan turned around and asked Zhou Jun to check the wound.
Since applying the diluted garlic essence to the sore, Luo Anyuan's arrow wound has gotten better day by day, and now he is almost no different from ordinary people.
After reading it, Zhou Jun nodded and said, "That's good."
Luo Anyuan sang "Nai" to Zhou Jun and said, "Anyuan's life was saved by Erlang at the hands of the Bashmi people. A certain queen was almost disabled due to sores, but fortunately Erlang came to help."
"I have been given two orders. From now on, Erlang will be sent to you whenever possible. Anyuan will sacrifice his life to accompany you and will never refuse!"
Zhou Jun smiled and said: "That's serious."
Seeing Zhou Jun's indifference, Luo Anyuan knew that Zhou Jun didn't take it to heart, so he just smiled and said nothing more.
Zhou Jun looked around and asked Luo Anyuan: "Brother, where are the others?"
Luo Anyuan: "He and my brother both went to the poetry club."
Zhou Jun nodded, said goodbye to Luo Anyuan, and rode towards Hongyan Poetry Club.
At the entrance of the courtyard next to the nunnery, Zhou Jun got off his horse.
The old nun at the entrance of the courtyard who was responsible for collecting the incense money saw Zhou Jun wearing an official robe and did not dare to come up to ask for money. He just laughed with him and stayed away.
Zhou Jun tied up his horse and entered the entrance of the courtyard. He saw many members of the poetry club leaving the courtyard, but the poetry club had just concluded its meeting.
Looking toward the small pavilion deep in the garden, Zhou Jun saw Zhou Ze and Yu Junniang.
The two stood together, not knowing what they were talking about, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Zhou Jun was not in a hurry to step forward, but just waited quietly.
Not long after, Zhou Jun noticed someone approaching behind him.
The visitor stretched out his palm and struck hard, heading straight towards Zhou Jun's back.
Zhou Jun moved his feet, blocked the attack with his right elbow, then grabbed the attacker's wrist and pulled it forward.
The visitor staggered and screamed in fright.
Zhou Jun looked closely and saw that this person was Yin Yu.
After letting go of Yin Yu, Zhou Jun shook his head and said: "The usual way to greet people is that if you mess around like this, something will happen."
Yin Yu, whose beauty turned pale, saw a few faint blue marks on her fair wrist. She raised her head and stared at Zhou Jun angrily, saying bitterly: "I went to Mobei, and not only did I get tanned,
Even his behavior has become so rude?"
Zhou Jun, who knew the other party's temperament, shook his head helplessly and just explained: "When marching with the army, the battle is dangerous. Even when you fall asleep at night, you have to have a weapon beside you, so you will naturally be more alert."
Yin Yu thought of Zhou Jun's journey to the north. He was first ambushed by the enemy, and then sent as an envoy to Huihe. He was really desperate for survival. He couldn't help but feel soft in his heart and asked: "Are you injured?"
Seeing Yin Yu's concerned expression and hearing this question, Zhou Jun, who was used to being shouted at harshly, felt a little uncomfortable. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhou Ze's voice coming from behind him.
"Hengcai."
Zhou Jun turned his head, first looked at Zhou Ze, and then at Yu Junniang.
Then, Zhou Jun asked Yu Jun’s mother, “Can I take a step to speak?”
Zhou Ze was stunned and hurriedly asked: "What can't you tell me?"
Yu Junniang said to Zhou Ze, "Wait here."
The latter said no more questions.
Zhou Jun and Yu Junniang walked aside. The former spoke, but saw Yin Yu coming over.
Zhou Jun thought to himself, come as soon as you come, there is no harm in listening together.
So, Zhou Jun first asked Yu Jun's wife: "May I ask, Madam, have you ever known that a certain brother's brother was kicked out of the house?"
Madam Yu Jun nodded and said with emotion: "I heard about it, but I didn't believe it at first. Later, I just felt that Zhou Lang was deeply affectionate and had nothing to repay."
Zhou Jun asked again: "My brother is deeply in love, what do you think of my wife?"
Yu Junniang bit her lips and finally whispered: "The sea water is dreaming, you are worried and I am also worried. The south wind knows my intention and blows my dream to Xizhou."
Zhou Jun nodded and said: "Since both of us are interested in each other, it will be easy to handle."
When Yin Yu heard this, he said in astonishment: "Easy to handle? I heard that your adults even used sticks."
Zhou Jun smiled bitterly and said: "I have advised my brother to prepare for the exam next spring. If you pass the provincial exam, I have a method that can help you two get married."
Yu Junniang said suspiciously: "He won the exam, and the adults didn't let go; if he passed the provincial examination, it would be even less likely that he would agree."
Yin Yu was also full of questions: "After the test in spring, it is like a fish leaping over a dragon's gate. It is difficult and difficult for ordinary people to overcome. How can it be as easy as you say?"
Zhou Jun: "I know what I'm doing, but I'm just urging my brother to work hard, but I need my wife to support him."
Yu Junniang was dubious, but she agreed to Zhou Jun's request.