The breeze is blowing slowly, the birds are chirping, and against the backdrop of the rising sun, the water of the Minjiang River is so majestic, powerful, and magnificent.

Zheng Yao and Liu Yan were running forward leisurely with the large army, and everyone was talking and laughing, having a good time. From time to time, they would see contestants taking the opportunity to recite poems and compose poems, which was quite a unique style.

Ning'an and Xiaoxi rented a carriage somewhere and followed the large army leisurely. From time to time, Ning'an would open the curtains and cast his eyes on Liu Yan, who had a strong figure.

At the same time, he looked crazy, as if he had seen some rare and rare beast. But when he looked at Zhengyao again, Ning An showed a very disdainful look, and said "No."

Said: "This damn idiot, can't you run faster? It's obvious that he's holding Mr. Liu back!"

When Xiao Xi heard this, she couldn't help but smile and said: "Miss, you are too worried. It's just starting now, why are you running so fast? I think Mr. Li and Mr. Liu have already had a way to deal with it. Now it's just

It’s just gathering momentum.”

You can't tell, but this Xiao Xi is really quite smart, much better than that "unscrupulous" princess.

"According to what you said, that's right! However, that idiot is still at fault for always going against me. Looking at him like that, I guess Mr. Liu will have to support him in the end."

Ning'an waited desperately for Zhengyao to say.

"Miss, are you too... towards Mr. Li?" Xiao Xi originally wanted to say that it was too one-sided, but when she saw Ning An turning his attention to herself, she immediately did not dare to say any more.

"Okay! I don't care about the faults of small people, so I won't harm you, an idiot, this time." After saying that, Ning An didn't forget to point at Zhengyao.

But at this moment, Zhang Cheng and Yuan Haiyun were fine. They were good buddies who were so loyal that they actually ran with Zhengyao and Liu Yan.

As time went by, everyone gradually widened the gap, but Zhengyao and Liu Yan still did not change much, running forward unhurriedly, but at this moment Zhengyao and Liu Yan were weaker than the others.

The speed is obviously accelerating.

Gradually, Zhengyao and Liu Yan caught up with the First Legion. However, what surprised them was that they saw someone they didn't want to see.

"Sir, look at them -" At this time, among the three people running at the front, a man in yellow on the far right said quietly to the younger man in yellow in the middle.

This man in yellow clothes is about twenty-eight years old, with a handsome face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, a strong and strong body, a real strong man. And the man in yellow clothes in the middle is none other than Guan Zhen, the son of Guan Dao, the magistrate of Guan County.

"Isn't that the idiot from the Li family who suddenly got better? Why did he come to this conference? Did he think he was still the genius boy he once was? Hahaha..." At this point, Guan Zhen had to laugh.

Regardless of whether it was intentional or not, the idiot said it very loudly. Zhengyao and Liu Yan could hear it clearly even by those who were slightly in front of them.

The insult was clearly an insult to Zhengyao. But today was unusual. Even if Liu Yan didn't stop Zhengyao, Zhengyao didn't want to cause more trouble, so he ignored Guan Zhen and continued to run forward.

"Why is Guan Zhen here to attend this conference? Does he also want to take the exam for meritorious service?" Zhengyao couldn't help but wonder, and at the same time he looked at Liu Yan.

"As far as I know, Guan Zhen is usually idle and has nothing to do. It would be strange if he was willing to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics. And with his literary talent, it is definitely impossible for him to pass the exam. It is probably because his father wants him to become an official in the court.

, but he was afraid that other people in the court would gossip, so he was asked to attend this conference. I can guarantee that even if he does not get the recommendation of Prince Jing, he will still participate in next year's imperial examination."

Liu Yan's analysis was very thorough. Those rich second-generation officials still have to inherit the legacy of their parents. Taking a shortcut and taking an official career is the simplest and most effective way.

"I think so. But let's leave him alone for now and let him do whatever he wants. I believe that with Prince Jing here, he won't dare to make too many mistakes."

With that said, Zhengyao and Liu Yan really didn't care and kept running forward. As long as they passed through a mountain forest in front, they could reach the terminal station. The distance was not too far.

Guan Zhen saw that Zhengyao and Liu Yan didn't pay any attention to what he meant, and instead jogged as usual. Invisibly, he felt very unhappy, as if Zhengyao and Liu Yan were deliberately disdainful of him.

"Guan Fu, Guan Shou." Guan Zhen gasped as he ran: "Go and make arrangements. I will make sure that these two boys cannot pass through the forest ahead."

"Young Master, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. After all, Prince Jing..."

The man on the left who is relatively short and thin, wearing yellow clothes, and is called Guan Shou said with some embarrassment.

"Yes, young master..." Guan Fu also said in embarrassment.

"You are really stupid pigs! I'm not asking you to kill people and set fires. Do you want me to take care of this? Come here! Listen to me." Guan Zhen said in a bad breath, and then jogged while gasping for air, muttering to the two of them.

People don't know what was said.

After saying that, both Guan Fu and Guan Shou ran away, leaving Guan Zhen alone. At this time, Guan Zhen simply started jogging, but Zheng Yao and Liu Yan didn't know what he was selling in his gourd.

Medicine, but didn't pay much attention to him. Soon, the two of them rushed to the front. It took about a quarter of an hour, Zhengyao and Liu Yan had arrived in front of the mountain forest.

"The competition stipulates that we must go through the mountain forest, and we are not allowed to walk on mountain trails. It seems that we need to be mentally prepared." Zhengyao looked at the dense woods in front of him and did not dare to walk in randomly for a while.

"Yes, there are many dead branches and weeds in the forest, and the road is difficult to navigate. If you are not careful, you may get lost in the forest. We must follow the instructions." Prince Jing had already explained the first stage clearly.

Naturally, Liu Yan heard the details clearly.

After the two paused for a moment, they rushed into the mountain forest as discussed. At this point, Zhang Cheng and others could only walk on the mountain road, and could no longer see Zhengyao and others in the mountain forest.

Since the mountain road was narrow and not suitable for horse-drawn carriages, Ning'an and Xiaoxi had no choice but to get off the carriage and walk on the mountain road.

"It's true, Uncle Emperor, how come you are so careful, asking people to go up the mountain but not allowed to walk on the mountain trail? What if something happens to Mr. Liu in the forest?" Ning An said angrily. Obviously, even if

He was the emperor's uncle, and Ning An didn't give him any face.

"Miss, please keep your voice down, be careful that the walls have ears..." Xiao Xi was the cleverest and reminded her immediately.

"Yes, yes, I am a young lady now, not a princess, but a young lady! Hee hee."

"..."

Xiao Xi couldn't help but feel speechless for a while. When will this princess really grow up?

Seeing Zhengyao and Liu Yan rushing into the forest, Guan Zhen didn't panic. It wasn't until a man in gray clothes came out of the forest and made a gesture to Guan Zhen that Guan Zhen started to speed up and rushed into the forest with pride.

Guan Zhen's performance was very confident, and it seemed that his plan was well laid out.

Shortly after Guan Zhen entered the mountain forest, the large army behind him also ran over slowly, heading towards the dense mountain forest one by one.

In the past, the tranquil mountain forest suddenly became crowded with people, which added a sense of peace. But the pain was indeed for those carefree birds and butterflies. When the contestants rushed into the mountain forest, the birds flocked to their nests.
Chapter completed!