Chapter 34 Qionglin Banquet
Ning Yude is one of the oldest people among this group of Jinshi. He is ranked as Tanhua and has a mellow and kind personality. He always smiles whenever he meets, and he is familiar with all Jinshi.
Within two days, the Qionglin Banquet held by the Ministry of Rites was about to begin. Of course, a more important ceremony was held before the meal, "Imperial Street Promotion Officials". This was based on Ma Jin's memory of his previous life. The Ministry of Rites carried out the following words and deeds according to the gourd.
In the early morning, the new Jinshi wore new official robes, rode tall horses, with golden flowers on their heads, and gongs and drums were loud and loud, and walked on the imperial road from the most prosperous Suzaku Street in the capital.
The parade celebration began. Ma Jin specially ordered all new Jinshi to participate in the parade together, and even sent the Qianniu Guards to protect them and the palace musicians to drum and music, which made the activity reach its climax.
God's wealth is rich and noble, ordinary people, when have they ever seen such a grand scene? Everyone is excited and thrust inexplicably, squeezing me and I squeeze you, and the crowds occasionally cheer.
The soldiers of the five cities' military commanders were all sweating all over the head, holding water and fire sticks to maintain order, and were still squeezed by the enthusiastic people.
The new Jinshi also gave joy and bowed to the onlookers to thank the people who were watching, thanking the people of God. Not to mention the people of God, they have never seen such a grand and grand scene, especially the protagonists, which made their pride almost overflow and they became more grateful to the people of God.
It took a long time for the new Jinshi to arrive at Jinyechiyuan, Daming Palace. When the new Jinshi met Ma Jin, the Qionglin banquet began.
In early September, the scenery of Jinye Pond is also very beautiful, with flowers competing for beauty, shimmering waves, and a magnificent autumn light.
This is a very relaxing gathering similar to the reunion event in Ma Jin's previous life. Friends of the same year are in groups of three or five, gathering together to talk. There are also active-minded new Jinshi around the big bosses, showing their talents hard.
Ma Jin was accompanied by the cabinet ministers and walked around casually. He chatted here and there for a few words, which seemed quite friendly and kind. The officials of the court were stunned and thought that the emperor had changed.
Ning Yude, a scholar from a remote prefecture, naturally did not know any senior officials from a poor family. There were only two familiar Jinshi from the same poor family. The three of them gathered together to eat and drink. You must know that this was an imperial banquet, and I only heard of it in rumors. Now that I have the chance, I naturally have to eat and drink wildly.
While Ning Yude was dealing with this with the same year, he looked around and saw the emperor walking towards him.
Ma Jin and Changsun Wuji walked over with a joke. Seeing Ning Yude and the other two, they walked over. When the three of them saw the Emperor Dao coming over, they knelt down and bowed to worship. Ma Jin smiled and helped the three of them get up.
Changsun Wuji hurriedly stepped forward and pointed at Ma Jin at the middle-aged scholar who was thin and mellow in front of him and said, "Your Majesty, this is Tanhua Ning Yude, who is the third place in the first place in the imperial examination this year!"
When Ning Yude heard Changsun Wuji's words, he hurriedly bowed forward again.
"Caomin...I am accused, Ning Yude bows to Your Majesty!"
Ma Jin signaled Wang Chengen to come forward and help Ning Yude up. He looked at the other two people's restrained appearance and said with a smile:
"This is not above the imperial hall. You don't need so much etiquette, just relax." As he said that, he signaled to let the other two scholars leave. Ma Jin was also a worker in his previous life, so he naturally understood their feelings. When he met the company's boss in his previous life, he was like a bird and could not let go.
The other two scholars saw Ma Jin asking them to leave, and quickly bowed and retreated like an amnesty.
"Ning Tanhua, there are words"
"Weichen, whose name is Youdu"
"Young Du, are you from Liangzhou?"
"I'm going to report to Your Majesty, I'm from Guobei County, Fangping County, Liangzhou." Ning Yude, who did not know the emperor's intention, hurriedly bowed his hand and replied.
"Did Youdu have been married?"
"I'll tell Your Majesty that I'm married in the eighteenth day of my life, and I've already gotten a son under my knees." Ma Jin's repeated questions made Ning Yude's mind blurry. Could it be that Your Majesty wants to point out a marriage for me? Haven't you heard that there are unmarried adult princesses in the palace? Could it be that the lady of the princess and ministers? Should I agree? Or should I agree?
Ma Jin looked at Ning Yude with a cute look in front of him, and felt very funny. Of course, if Ma Jin knew what Ning Yude was thinking, he would probably be rewarded with twenty yards before talking about it.
"Oh! How long is the year of a child?"
Ma Jin's question made Ning Yude more and more confused, but he bowed and replied:
"I'll tell you my Majesty! My child, Caichen, is already in his twentieth year."
Ma Jin was shocked and almost stood up. Yes, even Ning Caichen appeared. Isn’t this the world of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio? However, after being an emperor for a long time, he still has cunning. Relieve his mood, Ma Jin asked indifferently:
"Is your son named Ning Caichen?"
"Report to Your Majesty! The child is Ning Caichen!"
"Where are you now?"
Ma Jin's question made Ning Yude stunned. He remembered something. Ning Yude's face became heavy and sad. After a while, Ning Yude replied:
"I have never been back since I went to Shendu ten years ago, and I don't know how my family is going."
"I really don't know how to answer Your Majesty!"
When Ma Jin heard this, he felt silent in his heart that this was the current situation of poor scholars. In order to study and become officials, he had to stay away from his hometown and traveled everywhere. In the end, he still did not become famous or not, and he was despised by all living beings, and he died of miserable life.
Ma Jin couldn't help but sigh, "It's the court that I'm sorry for you!"
Ning Yude was moved when he heard Ma Jin's sigh and knelt down and said, "I dare not be your Majesty like this! Your Majesty is kind and kind, so that we poor scholars can be promoted, and the empresses and others are so grateful."
Ma Jin was a little moved by Ning Yude's words: "The country has changed, and there are talented people in the generation. You are all the talents of my great Zhou. Today, you stand out and have great talents and other talents. Next, you will do your best to serve the court. The court will be generous and generous!"
Ning Yude was excited when he heard this and couldn't help but whisper, "Dare not to serve you!"
Seeing Ning Yude's passionate look, Ma Jin smiled slightly and wanted this effect.
"Ning Caichen... Ning Caichen... I remember you," Ma Jin murmured.
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at this time
Guobei County, Liangzhou
The ruins of Lanruo Temple were filled with black clouds, and the breath was suppressed, and bursts of sound came from afar.
Ning Caichen held the strap of the bookcase tightly, hid behind Yan Chixia and shivered all over.
"Brother Yan, this old monster in Black Mountain has great magical powers. Have we ever fought?"
"Don't worry, this is not the State of Song. The current Holy Emperor is in power by the Great Zhou. Any demon and ghost who come to the Great Zhou will have to be greatly reduced in magic power. Just protect yourself and leave the rest to me."
Yan Chixia flew out first, bit her index finger, and carved a pattern of Yin and Yang fish in her hand. She stood on the wall of Lanruo Temple and slapped it hard at the bottom.
After a series of magic was used by Yan Chixia, there were tremendous changes here.
"The world is invincible, the universe borrows the method..."
"boom……"
A loud explosion sounded, and the old demon in Heishan who was blocked by the talisman outside the wall was immediately blown up.
The old demon of Black Mountain was furious when he looked at the scene in front of him. After all, no one would calmly watch his subordinates being killed by others.
He flew into the air and said, "Stinky Taoist, you dare to kill my subordinates, be killed..."
Yan Chixia cursed indifferently: "Bah, you shameless old monster, are you only allowed your people to kill us, so I will not be allowed to kill them?"
The old demon of Black Mountain groaned and waved his robe, but a huge stone could be seen flying out, hitting Yan Chixia like lightning, knocking him out.
"I want your life..."
Yan Chixia, who had poured out, was not panicked, jumped up suddenly to take down the bow and arrow from behind, and shot it out.
"Old monster, go and die..."
Unexpectedly, the old demon in Black Mountain grabbed the arrow and threw it on the ground and said, "Hmph, the trick of the devil. Since you want to die, I will fulfill it to you."
"Old monster! Whoever dies may not be dead!"
With Yan Chixia's roar, the divine sword in her hand shot out and directly pierced the body of the Black Mountain Old Demon.
But the invincible magic sword in the past did not play much role at this time, but it only hurt the Black Mountain Old Demon.
Chapter completed!