"Xie Chuan, if I were you, I would leave in time before the Queen Mother comes. It's still too late."
Chen Shaojun said indifferently.
Now Xie Chuan is definitely the target of thousands of criticisms, but Chen Shaojun has no mercy for him.
Xie Chuan had already known all the things he did. Just because he didn't care about it didn't mean he could bully him.
The last thing he should do is push him to the limit and try to drive him out of Deer Park.
"Chen Shaojun, I will never let you go!"
Xie Chuan's face turned green and white. He couldn't stay any longer. He pushed the crowd away and left.
Although he had an invitation to the Queen Mother's feast, he still had no dignity to stay here.
"No!"
Chen Shaojun's expression was indifferent, he quickly looked away, and continued to read the original scripture in his hand.
For him, this incident was just a small episode.
"Who is that person?"
Almost at the same time, no one noticed that several people in another forest were also paying attention to this scene.
Not everyone is a member of the Zizhang School, and not everyone appreciates the affection of Xie Chuan and the Minister of Civil Affairs, but Chen Shaojun's performance still attracted their attention.
"It seems that he is from the Ziju school, and his name is Chen Shaojun."
"That elementary school actually has such disciples?!"
The first few people raised their eyebrows slightly, seeming a little surprised.
"In the literary and Taoist lineage, what matters most is your own cultivation and knowledge. You should not underestimate the other person because of his school. This person is very powerful. If you have the opportunity, you may be able to get close to him more in the future."
Another person said.
Several other people nodded.
Confucianism is no longer a one-and-done thing. For some people, family background can’t explain anything. Everything depends on the inner self.
There are not a few people who have this kind of vision, knowledge and cultivation.
But Chen Shaojun didn't know about all this.
After Jian Xia Que amazed everyone, many scholars paid a special visit and wanted to make friends with Chen Shaojun. It was a rare lively event, but they were all politely rejected by Chen Shaojun.
His thoughts were only on these precious original scriptures and the growth of his literary style. The simplicity he wanted in his heart made him happy.
Time passed slowly, and one after another white-clothed Confucian scholars continued to arrive, filing in from behind. These people had extraordinary temperament. After greeting everyone with clasped hands, they all looked for places to sit down.
The surrounding conversations were also much quieter. Chen Shaojun knew that the snow viewing feast was about to begin.
Soon, a sharp voice suddenly sounded.
"The Queen Mother is here!——"
The atmosphere in the deer park suddenly became solemn, and in the midst of this voice, a half-elderly woman with a height of less than five feet, wearing a five-color gold hairpin, and a green and green patterned coat, with elegant appearance and gray hair, stood among the crowd.
With the help of the palace maid, she walked out slowly. She walked very slowly, but every step looked very majestic.
"This is the current Queen Mother!"
Chen Shaojun put down his scriptures and looked up.
This was the first time he had seen the Queen Mother of today's Dachang Dynasty. Just looking at her appearance and temperament, she did give people a kind and close feeling.
"See the Queen Mother!"
"Happy Queen Mother!"
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In the plum forest, all the scholars knelt down one after another, lowered their heads to the ground, and shouted in unison. Chen Shaojun also followed the crowd and knelt down to salute.
This is today's protagonist. The fairy gold stone that Chen Shaojun wants comes from her hands.
"No matter what, we must find a way to get it."
Chen Shaojun said secretly in his heart.
At this moment, the entire backyard of the palace could be heard, and the only sound left was the sound of the current Queen Mother slowly approaching.
"Everyone, please get up. Today is the snow appreciation party. You gentlemen, you don't need to be polite."
The Queen Mother, dressed in fox fur and as white as snow, sat down on a throne on the high platform.
"Thank you Queen Mother!"
Only then did everyone stand up.
After Merlin, a number of serving maids filed in. In addition to these maids, there was also a girl wearing white clothes, standing next to the Queen Mother, who seemed to be well appreciated by the Queen Mother.
The figure was petite and looked younger. She was different from other palace maids. Chen Shaojun didn't pay attention at first glance. He just felt that her figure was familiar. Chen Shaojun looked at it intently and couldn't help but feel happy.
"Wei Zhen?"
The pretty girl next to the Queen Mother, who is she if not Wei Zhen?
Almost at the same time, Wei Zhen, who was next to the throne, also noticed Chen Shaojun among the scholars, blinked at him, and showed a playful smile.
Chen Shaojun was surprised and happy. Although he had long heard that Wei Zhen was loved and appreciated by the Queen Mother, Chen Shaojun did not expect to see her during the snow viewing feast.
And compared with the last time we met, Wei Zhen Chuluo in front of her was even more beautiful.
Even the scholars in the garden couldn't help but glance at him subconsciously, but soon, everyone looked away.
"The Queen Mother has decreed that all of you are the best in the capital. You will also be the pillars of our big business in the future. Your future achievements will be limitless. Today is the annual Snow Appreciation Conference. According to the rules, the person with the most outstanding talent will be appointed by the Queen Mother.
The leader of this Snow Appreciation Conference has become the young generation in the world and the leader of all scholars. This matter will be officially recorded in the registration book of the temple."
"In addition, the top articles this year will also be publicized by the imperial court and spread throughout the world."
Beside the Queen Mother, a eunuch shouted in a sharp voice.
As soon as the voice fell, there was a buzz in the plum garden, and all the scholars were moved. Regardless of other things, it was just recorded in the temple, included in the official books, and the article was spread all over the world, which had great appeal to the scholars.
It is for this reason that so many scholars flock to every Snow Appreciation Conference and want to squeeze into the deer park. As long as you write a good article at the Snow Appreciation Festival, you can really become famous all over the world. This is what literary people dream of.
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"In addition, if you rank first in the literary test this time, you will also receive the imperial gold and stone as well as the royal robes and jade crowns. In particular, the fairy gold and stone are extremely precious, and there are not many of them even in the royal family. Taking them as rewards also shows the imperial court's recognition of you.
"
"Thank you Queen Mother!"
The crowd shouted loudly.
"Don't be formal, everyone. I've gathered you here just to enjoy the snow. Poems and articles come second."
The Queen Mother had a kind face, and then turned to look at Wei Zhen:
"Zhen'er, it's almost time, let's start the banquet!"
"Yes, Queen Mother."
Wei Zhen clapped her hands, and soon, the melodious chimes rang. Young and beautiful palace maids filed in one after another carrying jade trays, holding fine wine, preserves, and pastries, and placed them in front of all the scholars.
To the white jade tables.
"This is the nectar from the palace. It has a very high concentration and is brewed with plum blossoms. This is also the Queen Mother's wish. All the gentlemen may wish to have a taste."
The eunuch in brocade clothes from before said.
Isn’t that plum blossom wine?
Chen Shaojun's heart moved, and then he picked up the white jade thin-neck wine bottle on the table and poured a glass into it. As soon as he poured a little, a rich plum blossom fragrance filled the air, and the smell was refreshing.
Literary people do not advocate drinking, but there is also a magnanimous saying, that is, sake brewed from peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, etc. is quite favored by literary people.
Since Chen Shaojun was reincarnated, he has only heard of its name but has never tasted it.
Moreover, the royal wine is completely different from the wine brewed by the people. The brewing is more complicated and the materials are rarer. Even if there are not many in the palace, in normal times, they will only be occasionally awarded to some court officials during major festivals.
Important civil and military officials.
Chen Shaojun picked up the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp. His mouth was immediately dry, like a clear spring flowing in. It was not as pungent as Chen Shaojun imagined. Not only that, the wine entered his stomach, then dispersed into his limbs and bones, and integrated into the meridians of his body.
, others may not feel it, but Chen Shaojun clearly found that the blood flow in the body has accelerated a lot.
"The palace is really full of rare treasures. Just a bottle of wine can actually help with cultivation."
Chen Shaojun was greatly surprised. The original scriptures and the jade liquid now all showed the great generosity of the imperial court. Each of them was of great help to him. Just these two things made the trip worthwhile.
Chen Shaojun picked up the jug and poured himself a few more cups. He drank three cups in succession. His body felt warm, and the blood flow speed increased a lot. For martial arts practitioners, this also means that there is more energy in the battle.
Strong fighting power and explosive power.
After a few drinks, the atmosphere at the banquet became more lively and less formal than before.
"Everyone, today is a grand snow viewing event. We have gathered everyone to enjoy the scenery. Now, there is flying snow in the capital, and there are plum blossoms in the wind. Ai Jia wants to ask you, which one looks better, the snow or the flowers?"
At this moment, a kind voice came from her ears. In the throne room, the Queen Mother put down the wine cup in her hand, looked at the scholars in the garden with a smile, and suddenly spoke.
For a moment, the entire deer park fell silent, and everyone looked solemn.
Although the Queen Mother just said it casually, this is the test question.
"This..., this question is a bit difficult!"
A famous scholar immediately frowned, sensing the mystery in the Queen Mother's words.
"In the past, the Queen Mother personally set the questions for the snow appreciation feast, either chanting about objects, scenery, or expressing emotions. The questions were all clear, but this time... If plum blossoms are good, then maybe the Queen Mother likes snow.
The snow is good. The plum blossoms grow in the palace. I heard that the Queen Mother even planted a few of them. They are her favorite things. It is tantamount to neglecting the Queen Mother. This is not easy to do!"
Everyone has doubts in their minds. Just the opening question makes this Snow Appreciation Conference different from the past and much more difficult.
"How about it? Who can answer Aijia?"
The Queen Mother smiled and slowly glanced at everyone.
However, the entire deer park was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone frowned in silence, lost in thought.
"You don't have to be in a hurry to answer. Just send me pen, ink, paper and inkstone and think of this as the topic of the Snow Appreciation Contest."
The Queen Mother smiled, as if she had already anticipated this scene.
On the side, the eunuch in golden clothes understood and waved his hand. Immediately, a palace maid came in and distributed pens, inks, paper and inkstones to the white jade tables and placed them in front of all the scholars.