Seeing Zeng Nianzhen's resolute attitude, Cen Rubai sighed: "In this case, do you have a place to live? If so, I can live closer to you."
"You have been working for Mr. Lin for many years, and he still doesn't give you a place to live?" Zeng Nianzhen sneered, but also got up to find a place for him.
"Yes, there is a place to live, and there are maids to take care of you." Cen Rubai smiled indifferently: "But usually I can bear it calmly, but now at this time of year, I can't take you back, but I don't dare to live there anymore."
"Why, are you afraid that the lackeys will cook you?"
"It doesn't count as a running dog. It's just that the more difficult the time, the more loyalty is required. I don't want to call myself the lord. I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve good results if I go."
"And I'm afraid it will be difficult for the young master to pass this test."
Neither of them spoke, but when they saw the crescent moon shining down, it was faintly bright and a little cold. Zeng Nianzhen was silent for a while and said casually: "Didn't you say that Lin Yuqing has the appearance of a king?"
"Xiang just said that it is possible, not that it will definitely be possible. Moreover, my understanding of physiognomy is only superficial, but I understand tactics."
"In the Lin Kingdom, the young master had fallen out of love with the king and pushed him out to die. If the emperor hadn't known that he was a scapegoat and had a rebellious mentality, but instead of killing him, the young master would have died long ago."
"As for the promise to Lord Dongsui, it was the reward for the 20 years of hard work that the young master had to build a network of connections for Lin Guo in Dazheng. Now most of this network has collapsed, and the achievements are gone. I'm afraid it will be gone."
"Moreover, the prince of Lin State and his younger brothers all want the prince's life. Even if they can go back now, will there be any good results?"
"In Dazheng, dozens of families and even more powerful people were offended, and they were looking at Dandan to kill the young master."
"I'm afraid that the young master will have a hard time going through this calamity."
"I heard that he has a good relationship with King Qi?" Zeng Niazhen said casually: "Maybe you can plead with King Qi."
"Humph, it's useless. Don't you think that this year, the two kings of Qi and Shu have become more peaceful? Even the new king of Lu is cautious when he wants to recruit people?"
Zeng Nianzhen was startled, then heard Cen Rubai sneer: "The emperor has been slightly ill twice this year. The real dragon is dying. Unwilling to be reconciled, his eyes become more and more red and want to bite people. At this time, whoever jumps out will be beaten."
"The three kings are holding still, but this period is very short. When the emperor is really old, it will be different. Although the emperor is still alive, he can kill and kill. But killing is easy, but cleaning up the situation is not easy. - The emperor promised
You are a wise king and you will not leave this mess behind."
"A gentleman can deceive his party, and an emperor can deceive his power." When he said this, Cen Rubai was filled with emotion.
Zeng Niazhen didn't say anything. His residence was an inn, not far away. He arrived in just a few words. The owner hurriedly greeted him. Seeing that he knew the situation, he kept waiting for soup, water and towels. Zeng Niuzhen sent him away, and then asked again: "You talked a lot today.
Are you drunk?"
"I just feel a little uncomfortable in my heart...I think back then, when there were many palaces, banquets and banquets, and easy conversations, I thought I had a clear master in life, and I could express my ambitions and find a wife and son, but I didn't want to..."
"Oh, let's not talk about this. I have worked hard for many years this time. I thought it would be a little reward, but I didn't want to go out alone. This scene is so similar..."
"I am already fifty, and in a blink of an eye my face is dusty, my temples are like frost, and my hands are empty and I have nothing. Life is really a dream."
Cen Rubai looked at the few cold stars, and suddenly his voice choked up: "Actually, you and I have been just bereaved dogs for the past twenty years, hanging on to survive."
March 15·Early morning
Su Ziji followed the officials from the Ministry of Rites to lead the way and walked quietly outside the imperial city. The majestic palace was already in front of him. As long as he looked up at this time, he could still see the sky full of stars.
"I didn't expect that the first time I came to this imperial city would be because of the imperial examination at this time."
Su Ziji, who had visited the palace of his own world as a tourist in his previous life, was in a very subtle mood at this time.
In the past few days, Su Ziji did not study. He was already at level 18 in the Four Books and Five Classics, but it was difficult to make progress, so he kept reciting the Dragon Palace chess scores. It was just the slight aftereffects of listening to Lin Yuqing's piano music that occasionally reminded him of some things from his past life.
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But there is no sadness at touching the scene. Not only are we separated by time and space, but we are also separated by the world. After all, this place is not that place.
The surroundings were extremely quiet. Only the footsteps of more than 200 people could be heard in a loose and continuous manner. As the leader of this session, Su Ziji was naturally at the forefront. Even if he was thinking about something in his mind, he was not in a hurry.
Follow the officials from the Ministry of Rites leading the way until you arrive outside the imperial gate.
At this moment, a young eunuch came and whispered a few words to the officials of the Ministry of Rites. The officials of the Ministry of Rites nodded and led them to stand quietly outside, waiting to enter.
Because it is April, even if it is still dark at this moment, those who can get the tribute certificate are basically not short of a few thick and warm single clothes. Therefore, the tribute disciples standing and waiting outside the imperial gate will not feel cold.
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But the inner uneasiness and uncontrollable excitement caused some people to stand there and tremble slightly.
Because the footsteps stopped, the tiny sounds around him became especially clear.
Su Ziji heard the fourth person standing behind him. Although he was far away, he was breathing heavily and his teeth were slightly chattering.
Thinking about the time when they just gathered together, although the fourth person looked well-dressed and had a fairly upright figure, he could still be seen being cautious in his actions. It seemed that he did not come from a powerful family or an official family, but as if he was from a powerful family.
The son of a local squire.
With such an ordinary background, even the son of a country squire would not be able to be calm at this time.
However, due to various reasons, Su Ziji stood in front of the team with a calm expression.
Eunuch Zhao, who happened to be walking over, saw this scene and couldn't help but nodded secretly and said a few words to the officials of the Ministry of Rites. The officials of the Ministry of Rites looked up at the sky and turned around: "The time has come, the imperial gate will be opened soon. I wish you all the best."
If you can leap over the dragon gate, you will become one of my great talents - enter and open the imperial gate!"
The Gongshi all bowed their hands in silence and gave a half salute, thanking him for the good words.
Then, the imperial gate was tightly closed and slowly opened in front of them. To many people, the mysterious imperial city finally revealed its true appearance in front of them.
The shocking sight of the almost endless long road, as well as the red walls and golden tiles, all brought a kind of spiritual pressure and impact to these tributes in this still dark morning.
Isn't it that most people study and take the imperial examinations to learn literary and martial arts so that they can sell their goods to the emperor's family?
Whether we can honor our ancestors depends on today.
At this moment, the children in the capital, who were not very nervous at first, started to feel their hearts beating faster and their hearts trembling.
Su Ziji was quite indifferent at this time. Unlike these Gongsheng students, although in just over a year, he had experienced life and death, he had seen gods, ghosts, monsters and even the Dragon King of Shuifu one by one. He also crossed time and saw the great monster from a hundred years ago. Naturally,
It can be considered that he has seen the world.
But as I walked into the imperial gate step by step and walked on the bluestone road of the palace, my mood was still as calm as water, but it could not help but fluctuate.
"The majesty of the Heavenly Family is well-deserved."
The so-called majesty, to put it bluntly, is the awe caused by having one's life and future in the control of others. Su Ziji couldn't help but take a deep breath.