Because the journey was long and short, there were only about ten people who came one after another.
Merchants have always been in a lowly profession, and most of these people do not have the noble aura of scholars. When they see the court officials arriving, most of them behave in a flattering manner, and some are good at dancing and graceful.
If it had been before, Qu Sinian must have felt that such a person was very suitable.
But at this time, how should I put it, she was probably touching the threshold of the ideals mentioned by Yan Shiyue, and vaguely felt that what she wanted was not such a person. He was so shrewd and outwardly visible, and his achievements might be limited.
However, Qu Sinian still acted like a courteous corporal and chatted with them cordially and friendly for a long time. Until everyone gradually relaxed, he said that he would wait for everyone to arrive before talking again.
You know, these people have to go through Yan Shiyue's "interview". No one knows how many of them have passed, but at this moment, at a glance, there are really none that he wants to recommend.
After he walked out of the inn door, after walking a few steps, a person suddenly came forward to salute him and said lightly: "Master Qu, you are polite, Xiaosheng is late."
Qu Sinian returned the gift and said, "Who are you?"
The other party has thick eyebrows and big eyes, a straight nose and a square mouth. He has a very upright and upright face, but his expression is somewhat arrogant. He said: "The young man's surname is Ren Mingnan, and his courtesy name is Zenan."
This time, Qu Sinian could remember all of the fifty-eight people. After all, he was going to use this to increase his favorability.
Especially this Ren Zenan! He remembered that he also had the title of Juren, which could be said to be the highest among these people, and his handwriting was also good.
So he said with a smile: "It turns out to be Ren Xiaolang. I still remember that Ren Xiaolang is from Suizhou, but?"
"Exactly," he said with a hint of happiness on his brows, "Can you please invite Mr. Qu to come in and talk a little bit?"
Qu Sinian hesitated for a moment.
Ren Zenan smiled and said: "Master Qu's skills in Suizhou are really amazing. The young man is very impressed."
Qu Sinian raised his eyebrows. Then he smiled and said, "Please."
The two of them entered the teahouse and had a cup of tea. Qu Sinian then said, "What did Ren Xiaolang mean by what he said just now?"
Ren Zenan smiled and said: "Young lady, I'm just lying. Master Qu went to Suizhou first to have an interview with the Chamber of Commerce. Xiaosheng was lucky enough to hear my father mention a few words about Master Qu's behavior, which was a bit weird... After that, I heard that there was a censor.
Impeached the Prime Minister, that Zhang
Your Excellency has also arrived in Suizhou, visited the humble house, and his conversation was a bit strange. After that, the imperial court put up a sign for this shop with great fanfare and issued waist badges. When the people were talking about it, the glass started to be sold. After the sales started,
Popular in Suizhou..."
He paused for a moment: "This twist and turn, first suppressing and then rising, is really a blockbuster, and I am very impressed by it!" He bowed his hand to him.
Qu Sinian smiled.
Master Qu was very happy that his previous lack of experience was considered intentional by him.
Qu Sinian smiled and said: "I don't dare to take it seriously. Ren Xiaolang can guess it, and I admire it very much."
Seeing him admit it frankly, Ren Zenan's eyes lit up.
Then he also said frankly: "To be honest with you, I didn't expect it at first, but on the day of the sale, when Mr. Zhang and Mr. Qu were in the teahouse, Xiaosheng happened to see it... Xiaosheng saw that the two of them were getting along harmoniously, so some feelings arose.
I was confused, so I deduced the matter in detail, and then I finally saw some clues."
Qu Sinian smiled and said: "Ren Xiaolang is the one who broke the situation after all, but he thinks so clearly, which is already commendable."
The two exchanged business blows, and then Qu Sinian said: "I still have something to do, so I won't talk to you anymore."
Ren Zenan cupped his hands and said, "I wonder if Sir, can you help me introduce the Prime Minister to you?"
Qu Sinian did not answer directly: "Please wait patiently here, Mr. Xiang. When everyone arrives, the prime minister may come over."
The two held hands with each other and then separated.
When she entered the Duke's Mansion in the afternoon, Qu Sinian told her about this matter. Yan Shiyue asked him to take out his paper and look at it. The handwriting was very beautiful, and the answers were quite satisfactory, stable and innovative. It was really good.
Qu Sinian also took it over and looked at it, and said, "There's one thing that's strange to me."
"Which point?"
"This person, whether judging from this document or looking at him in person, is actually a shrewd and cautious person, but he seems to be deliberately showing arrogance... I am a little confused. As a businessman, it is inappropriate.
His arrogance is not lovable, why is he?"
Yan Shiyue said: "I don't know, I haven't seen him."
Qu Sinian asked: "Do you want to meet?"
Yan Shiyue thought for a while: "It's okay to meet in person. If there is something that can be used, use it quickly. Anyway, we have the final say in this examination and recruitment, and there is no fixed process."
So one day later, Qu Sinian brought this man.
Ren Zenan performed the ceremony very respectfully.
When he raised his head, he was suddenly startled.
Then he became very rude, looked directly at her, and exclaimed: "It's you!"
Yan Shiyue raised her eyebrows.
Ren Zenan seemed to realize that he was being rude, so he hurriedly bowed again and said, "Excuse me, Mr. Xiang! Xiaosheng is rude!"
"It's okay," Yan Shiyue said, "Do you know me?"
Ren Zenan seemed to hesitate for a moment before he said softly: "Three years ago... Xiaosheng met the Prime Minister once."
"Where?"
Ren Zenan said: "It was before the last examination... Xiaosheng rushed to Chang'an City early two years ago. On the way, he encountered a robber. On the way to escape, he met a group of drivers, and then he followed them and got rid of the thief.
Later, I saw the prime minister coming out of the car..."
He said with gratitude: "The Prime Minister may not remember it, but Xiaosheng is deeply impressed by it. It's just that I didn't know it was the Prime Minister at that time."
He bowed very solemnly and said: "I am willing to serve as Prime Minister and do the work of dogs and horses."
After she finished speaking, she didn't hear her answer.
After a long while, Ren Zenan slowly raised his head and saw Yan Shiyue's very calm face.
Then, she said to him very gently: "It's pretty good."
Ren Zenan: “…???”
Even Qu Sinian was a little confused.
He had been standing behind him just now, thinking that it would be quite good to have such a previous relationship.
Then Yan Shiyue said with a smile: "You met Si Nian before, and Si Nian was very confused. You are obviously not an arrogant person, why do you pretend to be arrogant? Now, Si Nian, isn't the answer coming?"
Qu Sinian raised his eyebrows and glanced at Ren Zenan.
Ren Zenan was obviously deeply shocked and he hurriedly apologized.
Yan Shiyue waved his hand and said: "No, I sincerely praise you. Your method is very good and unique. First of all, arrogance can stand out from flatterers. In this way, even if others make shocking remarks, Si Nian can still remember them.
You, being arrogant at first and respectful at the end, but with a grateful heart, can also become my 'one of my own' to a great extent, and be a big step ahead of your companions. This routine is really good."
Ren Zenan said after a long while: "The junior student is very good at what he does. But the junior student still wants to ask the prime minister, how did he figure it out?" (To be continued)