The clothes Zhang Shou wore when he dressed up as an old man, including a wide robe, big sleeves, and black shoes with a kerchief scarf, at first glance seemed like a secluded wind blowing in the mountains. But at this moment, he was dressed in casual home clothes to entertain guests.
, but seems simple and casual.
He spoke in a clear and hoarse voice that was different from the one he played as a master in Cuiyunjian: "It's really rare to have friends from far away. I'm Zhang Shou, and I've met all of you."
Regardless of whether it was Zhang Chen, who was conceited and handsome, or Lu Sanlang, who was always ashamed of his appearance, they could not help but be stunned on the spot when they faced Zhang Shou, who was completely different from the rude country boy they imagined and had outstanding charm.
They have been in this village for many days, but none of them thought of meeting the legendary Zhu Ying's fiancé. Because in their minds, Zhu Ying, who has high eyesight, can't even look down on so many aristocratic children.
The prince doesn't make any excuses. Even if there is such a marriage contract, he will definitely turn his back and refuse to admit it. How can he live in someone else's house?
The so-called fiancé was probably just an excuse Zhu Ying found to temporarily avoid the whirlpool of the capital and prevaricate others.
While they were unable to speak due to their dullness, the other two opposite them could not and could not remain silent.
On the first chair on the left, the young man wearing a cyan gauze robe bowed slightly and said calmly: "I just went to Shuntianfu Township to test the interpretation of Yuan Tangming, and my friend Xie Wanquan, the director of the Imperial Academy, took the liberty to visit.
Please forgive me Mr. Shou."
"Haha, you two are indeed quite presumptuous."
Zhang Shou saw that Tang Ming and Xie Wanquan suddenly changed their expressions because of his rude words, but Zhang Chen and Lu Sanlang were stunned for a moment, and both showed gloating smiles. He said calmly: "You two are
A well-known talent in the capital, but I am a country boy who lives in a corner. We don’t know each other, so wouldn’t it be presumptuous for Mr. Xie Yuanlang to suddenly say the word “visit”? "
Tang Ming's face just darkened, but Xie Wanquan suddenly stood up, with a stern and angry expression on his face.
"Brother Tang is just trying to save face for you, but do you take it seriously? You haven't heard of us, that's because you are ignorant; we know you, and it's not because you have a good reputation! Zhang Shou, you are cheating and pretending to be a hermit in the mountains.
How dare you say that there is no such thing as tricking the nobles of the capital into joining some kind of emerald world and deceiving the world and stealing their fame?"
"Oh, it turns out it's because of this." Zhang Shou didn't even blink an eyelid, and remained calm as before, but his voice suddenly became a little sharper, "You are in the capital, and you hear that the sons of the capital's nobles are joining the Cuiyun. This is not
It’s strange. But how do you two know that this is me, Zhang Shou, cheating and stealing my reputation? Are you two clairvoyant and clairvoyant?”
He paused for a moment, but when Xie Wanquan's face showed sarcasm, he said word by word: "Or, you two are really good at it. You actually put an informant in this rural place to spy on the eldest lady of Duke Zhao and all the distinguished officials.
What’s going on with my disciples?”
On the roof on the north side of the hall, Zhu Ying, who was so nervous just now that she was sweating, couldn't help but her eyes lit up, her stiff shoulders gradually relaxed, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
Zhang Shou's crime was really good. To spy on them, the sons of officials and officials, would be risking the disapproval of the world!
Xie Wanquan originally questioned him arrogantly, but at this moment Zhang Shou suddenly choked him back. He was caught off guard and hurriedly denied it instinctively: "What are you talking nonsense about?"
Zhang Shou remained calm: "If there is no spy, how can you explain that the two of you are in the capital and have a clear view of what is happening in the countryside?"
Seeing that Xie Wanquan was pushed to the edge of the cliff with just a few words, Tang Ming finally couldn't sit firmly on the Diaoyutai. He coughed heavily, and when he saw his junior fellow student on the side immediately retreated angrily, he looked directly at Zhang Shou on the main seat.
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Even though he had studied hard in his humble life, he traveled around the Yangtze River and the capital and made countless friends. It was not that he had never seen many handsome officials and young men. But when faced with this country boy who had never left a village before, he looked at the slender hair.
Although he had a flawless face and was conceited and handsome, he still felt resentful and jealous without even realizing it.
Forcibly suppressing this negative emotion, he finally took over the mess that Xie Wanquan had just messed up: "Master Zhang is indeed very eloquent, no wonder he can confuse people, but there is a saying that is good. If you don't want others to know, you must do nothing for yourself.
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He used a common saying to flutter away the big hat of the so-called surveillance, and then said in a deep voice: "But no matter how clever you are, you can't cover up your deception and reputation! If it weren't for something fishy, then the old man in the so-called Cuiyunjian Breeze Xu Lai Hall
Sir, why have you never shown your true face to anyone? There is something shameful about him!"
When Zhang Shou saw Lu Sanlang and Zhang Chen looking confused and looking at him up and down, he chuckled and said, "How dare I ask Jie Yuanlang, how could I pretend to be that old gentleman and spend so much money in the capital?"
How did Jiezi trick him into coming here? What do I want?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Wanquan, who had just suffered a loss and was feeling angry, sneered.
"What's so difficult about this? You didn't rely on this face to seduce the eldest lady of Zhao Guogong's palace who always likes beauty, and then use it to become famous and dream of becoming the teacher of those noble children! That is Zhang Chen.
Only a dandy like Lu San, who is full of food and learns nothing, will fall into your trap!"
As soon as he heard the words "you two", Zhang Shou's heart became enlightened - as expected, he, a country boy, has no value for calculations, and his malice is directed at Zhu Ying, the eldest lady of the Duke of Zhao's palace!
On the roof, Zhu Ying, who was not stupid, also realized this. She was so angry and anxious that she wanted to hit the tiles with her fists, but she held back the moment they were about to make contact.
At this moment, Miss Zhu finally realized how wise what Zhang Shou reminded him yesterday was. When she thought that she had taken it for granted and added fuel to the flames, and that the good intentions that helped Zhang Shou become famous were likely to implicate others, she wanted to jump down and show up and tell everyone
Take everything into your own hands.
However, at this moment, she heard Zhang Shou's still calm and composed voice below.
"Haha, you are such an uneducated person. Could it be that Mr. Xie thinks that Mr. Zhang and Mr. Lu are the supervisors under the jurisdiction of you, the chief? The elder in their family is the Duke of Qin who sacrificed his life and blood for the court and finally earned the hereditary title.
, one is Lu Shangshu, who won consecutive victories in the examinations, and after embarking on an official career, he overcame all obstacles and was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War. I would like to ask, what are the contributions of your elders? "
"You are the chief of the Imperial Academy, but you have not yet mastered your studies, your conduct has not yet been praised by the world, and you have not benefited the officials and the people. Why do you accuse the heroes and famous officials of being uneducated and incompetent? How do you know that they have no gaps in their minds and no ambition to improve?
?Isn’t it just a matter of talking lightly based on prejudice?”
But the more Zhang Chen listened, the more he felt that Zhang Shou's words were extremely to his liking. For a moment, he couldn't help but forget that he might have deceived him, and even more so that he might be a love rival, and he praised her.
"Well said! Yes, these scholars who claim to be talented and knowledgeable are just looking down on others!"
Lu Sanlang, who was used to being scolded by others, couldn't help but feel that Zhang Shou's words had reached his heart. Although he looked dull but was actually extremely smart, he thought of the words of the "old gentleman" last night that seemed to be recruiting people for Zhu Ying. Now,
The two leading young scholars in the capital suddenly fell from the sky and pointed their finger at Zhu Ying during their conversation. He immediately made up his mind.
No matter if Zhang Shou is that old gentleman or not, let’s get rid of these two unpleasant talents first!
"That's what Brother Chen said."
Lu Sanlang was actually like the two bastards Zhang Lu and Zhang Wu. He called him Brother Chen with a playful smile, and the fat on his face even shook with disdain: "I have no eyesight, and I don't know the masters, but I laugh all the time."
It's a joke that we are ignorant and have no skills. How great is the Imperial College? If you have the ability to solve the puzzles in front of the bamboo houses in Cuiyun, try to solve them!"
"Otherwise you are ignorant!"
Zhang Shou had always felt that Lu Sanlang was actually an underestimated smart fat man, and he couldn't help but want to give this god a thumbs up. Sure enough, he saw that Jie Yuanlang Tang Ming was angry before he could stop him.
The crazy Xie Wanquan reacted as expected.
"I want to see what the problem is! If I can't solve it, I will become my master to Master Cuiyunjian!"
At this moment, Zhu Ying's foot slipped on the roof. If Zhu Hong hadn't hurriedly helped her, she would have almost rolled down laughing.
It’s so funny! Well, she has to go back immediately and organize a lot of people to watch the fun, lest Xie Wanquan and Tang Ming refuse to admit their defeat!