Chapter 20 Palace Interview
Since Sun Yu achieved his goal, he hurriedly left and went back to review it. He had also read the Analects back then, but he had almost forgotten it after traveling here and there over the years.
Arriving at the door of the house, Sun Yu dismounted, threw the riding whip into Sun Sandao's hand, and hurried to the study in the backyard.
Qing'er and Xiaohuan were in the east courtyard, waiting for Sun Yu to come. Sun Yu had been dining and sleeping in the east courtyard these days, so why was there no one there today? Besides, he didn't say he couldn't come.
"Xiaohuan, go out and ask why Mr. Lang hasn't come over yet." Qing'er was a little anxious. Could it be that something big had happened?
Xiaohuan responded, turned around and left the east courtyard.
"Miss, my uncle is studying in the study, and the maid dare not disturb him." Xiaohuan came back and reported that this study was a big deal, and the study was such a big place, how could she, a maid, dare to go in casually.
"Go and prepare some food, I will deliver it to your husband." When Qing'er heard that he was studying, he was relieved at first, and then he felt inexplicably proud. His husband came from a famous family and was talented, but he still stayed up late reading at night.
He is truly a rare and good man. Xiaohuan cannot go to this important place in the study, so he thinks it is okay.
"Tuk, Tuk, Tuk"
Sun Yu had just read through the entire Analects in general and was about to take a break when there was a knock on the door.
"Come in." Sun Yu put down the Analects of Confucius, stretched and said casually.
"I heard that your husband is studying here, so I brought some food over. Reading is important, but you also need to eat enough to avoid starving yourself." Qing'er came in and put down the bowls and chopsticks on the table next to him.
said.
"Qing'er is interested, but my husband is also hungry. Qing'er, please sit down and eat together." According to Qing'er's temperament, he probably won't eat first.
"Lang Jun is a man of meritorious service, and he is also full of talents, both civil and military. Why is this so?" Studying is a good thing, but Qing'er is puzzled by the fact that Lang Jun suddenly worked so hard today.
"Tomorrow at noon, the king will summon the important ministers to take the school exam. It affects my future, so I need to make more preparations." There is nothing to hide about the person next to him, so he basically said it. But let's go.
I will not mention the matter of seeking connections with Mr. Sun.
When Qing'er heard this, he was even happier and kept picking up food for Sun Yu. This meant that in a few days, his husband would have an official status. Unlike in front of him, even though he had the title of a prince
, but he didn’t have any power at all. He only relied on the reputation of the old prince to gain a foothold in the powerful circle of Jiangning Mansion. After the meal, Sun Yu also experienced the blessing of red sleeves adding fragrance, which was quite different.
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Early the next morning, Sun Yu called Gao Huichang and Han Zaiwu to give them detailed instructions. He went into the palace today, and he didn't know when he would turn back. It was up to them to decide everything tonight.
"Driving" Sun Sandao shook the reins, and the carriage drove towards Jinling City. It was still early, so it didn't hurt to take a short rest. There were pastries prepared by Qing'er in the food box next to it, so he wouldn't be hungry.
"Sir, we're here."
Sun Yu stopped at the door. Jinling City was extremely majestic and surrounded by a wide moat. It was the last barrier for the royal family of the Southern Tang Dynasty. But no matter how high the city wall was, it was useless. A few years later, right here, Li Yu surrendered out of the city, and the Southern Tang Dynasty
destruction.
"Stop anyone coming." Sun Sandao drove the carriage to wait nearby, but Sun Yu was stopped at the city gate.
"The general is polite
Come on, Xiaosheng is Sun Yu from Duke Lu's mansion. The Lord of the Kingdom has asked Xiaosheng to come here at noon today." In the past dynasties, all those who guarded the imperial city were the trusted generals of those in power, so Sun Yu did not dare to
Neglect, a very low attitude. Today's performance can affect the future. Based on my own experience in future generations, this test may begin from now on.
"Well, it's true. Why can't we enter the city before noon?" The guard picked up a piece of paper. On it was Sun Yu's portrait and physical characteristics, when to come, etc. There was absolutely no possibility of impersonation.
"The king is busy with things, so Xiaosheng thought it would be better to come earlier and wait for him. It won't hurt to wait a little longer."
"Well, you are very sensible. Come and check." When meeting the king of the country, a body search is definitely necessary. Sun Yu was not surprised. He opened his arms generously and let the soldiers search. The Tianshu Sword he carried with him,
It was also handed over to Sun Sandao for safekeeping, and there was not even a tael of metal on his body.
Since there were no prohibited items, someone led Sun Yu in. There were many soldiers here, and there were patrols passing by, so it was considered to be heavily guarded.
"Mr. An, this person is the one the country wants to summon. The general asked me to bring him here." The soldier stopped in front of a gatehouse, and a large plaque was set up at the door "Waiting".
"Hey, this must be the young master of Duke Lu's mansion. Come in with our family." Eunuch An was quite kind and said with a voice unique to an eunuch.
"Thank you, Mr. An." Sun Yu bowed his hands and followed behind.
The layout of this waiting room is quite simple. After entering, there are two rows of low tables. Sun Yu knelt down and sat down at the signal of Eunuch An.
"Young Master, drink tea." There was no one else in the waiting room, and the person serving the tea was Eunuch An himself. Looking at the demeanor of Eunuch An, he was definitely not an ordinary person. Why didn't he even have a little eunuch at his disposal?
Sun Yu felt a little nervous.
"Thank you, father-in-law." Sun Yu took it carefully and took a sip.
"Good tea. My father-in-law's tea-making skills are really wonderful." I don't know what kind of seasoning was added to this tea, but it tasted quite good.
"Young Master, you are so complimentary. This disabled person in our family is of no great use. I just do this in my spare time. I have spent a lot of time on this, and I have gained some experience." Eunuch An was quite happy.
Making tea is his specialty, so he is happy to be praised by others.
"Why should my father-in-law belittle himself? In Xiaosheng's opinion, my father-in-law has extraordinary magnanimity, which cannot be compared with ordinary people. In the past, Li Taibai said: I am born with talents that will be useful. No matter where I am, if I am gold, I will always shine."
The king of the country, Li Yu, will never leave the palace. His preferences for people basically come from the palace. If he can leave a good impression on these people, he may be of great use.
"Is gold always shining? My young master's words are very wonderful. No wonder he can write such good poems that even the king of the country laments his inferiority." Hearing this, Eunuch An was quite happy. In the past, in this palace, he didn't serve others carefully.
It's really boring when others flatter and please you. Not only does this young man speak well, but he can also say that he is full of joy. He is really a wonderful person.
"The article is made by nature, and it was acquired by chance. The talent of a small student is far inferior to the master of the country. This time it is just a fluke, and he cannot be the master." Sun Yu has already regarded this as a test, and his brain is running at high speed, striving to perform.
Best. You have to go through every sentence in your mind first.
"The article was originally made by nature, but a good hand accidentally found it? How talented is the young man in our family?"
It’s admiration from the bottom of my heart. I wonder if our family is lucky enough to have a copy of my young uncle’s calligraphy?” Mr. An also has some talent and learning, and he was very happy when he heard it. If he wrote these sentences down and hung them in his room.
, that will add a bit of talent. Besides, with the young master’s talent and knowledge, he may be famous all over the world in the future, and then this will be a calligraphy treasure.
"You are so polite, father-in-law, why not?" I'm afraid that you have nothing to ask for. As long as you dare to say it, I will dare to agree.
"The article was created by nature, and was accidentally obtained by skilled hands. It is absolutely flawless, so why does it need to be artificially created?" Sun Yu picked up his pen and wrote four lines of words.
Eunuch An couldn't wait for the ink to dry. When he saw Sun Yu writing, he hurried to take a look. After all, Sun Yu was young and didn't practice all the time, so his handwriting was not perfect. But with each stroke, his sharpness was revealed and his momentum came to his face.
"Our family is so lucky to get this calligraphy treasure today. Young Master, we will exchange this bracelet with you." Eunuch An wanted to make Sun Yu a friend, so he had to reciprocate the courtesy, so he immediately took off the bracelet and handed it to Sun Yu.
Yu.
"Dzi beads? Father-in-law, this thing is too precious, and I can't afford it." Since the pre-Tang Dynasty, this kind of dzi beads has been a rare thing to play with, and it is often expensive but not marketable. I just wrote a word casually, how can I deserve it?
This return gift, which was actually copied by Sun Yu, should not be taken seriously. Such a masterpiece that can be passed down to the world cannot be compared with ordinary things. His name as Gonggong An will probably be passed down along with this poem.
"Doesn't Young Master look down on this disabled person in our family? Don't we still have a string in our family?" Eunuch An rolled up his sleeves, and there was indeed a string in his other hand. When Sun Yu saw it, he was even more sure,
This Eunuch An is by no means an ordinary little eunuch. With such a rare thing in his hand, he is probably the most powerful one in Jinling City.
"Xiao Sheng, then accept it shamelessly. If my father-in-law is free someday, you might as well go to the mansion as a guest. Xiao Sheng will be a good host." These are big and thick legs. God is wise. I have just entered the palace and I have such a good fortune.
However, this must have been arranged by the king, so he still had to be careful in his words and deeds.
"Young Master is very interested, but our family can't leave the palace for a while. Hey, everything is fine in this palace. It's just that after sitting here for a long time, my knees are quite uncomfortable. I have to stand up and move around." Eunuch An finally waited until Mo Qian.
, carefully roll it up and put it away. When serving people in the palace, you often have to sit on your knees for a long time. Eunuch An is not old, but his knees are a little uncomfortable.
"I'm not used to it either. I've been wandering around with my master all year round, and I'm used to sitting on the floor. When I was out with my master, I saw a kind of chair that was quite comfortable. When I go back, I'll find a craftsman to build it and give it to my father-in-law.
." After I came back, I was busy all the time and didn't care about it. I had to replace all the tables and chairs at home.
"You're talking about the barbarian stool, right? Is it tabooed to see that thing in the palace?" This kind of barbarian thing cannot be tolerated in a dignified hall, and it will inevitably be criticized if it is looked down upon. Although the Han people in the world are now divided, they can
I still hate the Hu people deeply, and if I use things belonging to the Hu people, I might be considered second to Shi Jingtang.
"Don't worry, father-in-law, it's definitely not a barbarian stool. This thing is called the Taishi Chair. What does it have to do with the barbarian people?" In fact, Sun Yu wanted to make a recliner, but it was not elegant, so he made the Taishi Chair, which should be easy for the world to accept.
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Chapter completed!