Dao fruit.

Han Zhuo's banquet was not held in Han's mansion, but in a tavern.

This tavern is called "The Immortal", not far from the Han Mansion, it is not as large as the Baiyu Building, and the layout and decoration inside the tavern are not as magnificent as the Baiyu Building, and there are no slaves and maids, so it looks simple and simple.

However, it is this simplicity that gives people a feeling of being out of the world, and can make people feel calm. Sitting in a tavern, the state of mind is naturally relaxed and pure.

As soon as Qiu Yan and Han Wei'er arrived, they were accepted by the servants of the Han family and came to an accordion.

Han Zhuo sat in the first place, greeted Qiu Yan, and then said with a smile: "Come on, let me introduce you, this is Qiu Yan, who is Jie Yuan from Jiannan Road this time. Such a virtuous name, even the emperor has heard of it."

Then, he said to Qiu Yan: "Nephew Qiu Xian, these are all talents for a while. Let me introduce you. You have met these two before. Zhang Yingchao and Liu Jin are both talented and learned people. In the coming year, I will also take part in the general examination, and in the future, I may be a courtier with my nephew."

Han Zhuo said with a smile, as if he was letting his juniors and distant relatives get acquainted with each other.

"This Ma Wan has a long family history... Nephew Zhao Yuanxian is a senior student of Jingli Academy... Mr. Li Qing, Mr. Li, came from the Western Regions..."

"Nice to meet you."

Sitting at the same table with Han Zhuo, apart from Zhang Yingchao whom Qiu Yan had met, there were three other people.

One of them was Nama Wan. After seeing Qiu Yan, this person's complexion was gloomy, with hatred in his eyes, and his eyes swept over Qiu Yan and Han Wei'er with a cold light.

Wait for the introduction, except for Han Zhuo and Ma Wan.Everyone else got up to greet Qiu Yan.

"Nice to meet you."

Of course, Ma Wan's hostility cannot escape Qiu Yan's perception.

"Why does this Ma Wan suddenly have such hostility towards me? The hostility I felt in the Han residence before should have originated from this person. Huh? He is looking at Han Wei'er? Could it be a show of jealousy? That is really an innocent disaster, but , I’m going to visit Ma Mansion tomorrow. It’s just a matter of explaining things clearly, saving time and energy from procrastinating. "

Thinking about it, Qiu Yan turned his gaze to the other two, and focused on one of them.

"This man's name is Li Qing? His body is full of vigor and blood, obviously possessing the Dao of Fate, and his literary thoughts are very pure, full of one side, blending with the surrounding atmosphere but isolated. He is faintly self-contained, and it is very likely that he has also achieved a literary heart." .”

The person Qiu Yan was looking at was dressed in white, with broad shoulders that stretched the entire robe.Give people a sense of energy.Every move is natural.

Through Han Zhuo's introduction just now, Qiu Yan knew that this person's name was Li Qing, and he came from the Western Regions.

When the previous dynasty was in full swing, the front of the army was all-powerful. It once allowed hundreds of countries from the Western Regions to come to the court, and the commoners of the Central Plains could become masters when they arrived there, and some people were attracted to migrate there. This Li Qing is obviously one of those people back then. descendants.

Qiu Yan looked at the other party, and Li Qing also looked at Qiu Yan.There is a faint light in the eyes, and the eyes are bright.

"Okay, don't stand still, let's all sit down." Han Zhuo said, and ordered the servants beside him, "Tell Lao Li, just say that everyone is ready, and the table can begin."

His voice was not high enough for Qiu Yan to hear.

Qiu Yan's heart was moved, he got up, and said some words of apology and thanks, to the effect that he was bothering a table of people, and complimenting each other was considered interpersonal communication. To solicit and win over means.

However, when Qiu Yan said the words, there was a cold snort next to him——

"Hmph, you also know how to make people wait for a long time?"

As soon as these words came out, Han Zhuo frowned immediately, while Qiu Yan narrowed his eyes and followed the sound to look over.

The one who spoke was the young master of the Ma family, Ma Wan.

Seeing the change in Han Zhuo's complexion, Ma Wan's heart skipped a beat, but the suffocation in his chest rose. He lowered his voice and said to Qiu Yan, "Qiu Yan, you passed the Jieyuan exam thanks to the teachings of your ancestors. How did you get here?" Dongdu, but you don’t go to Ma’s mansion to see the ceremony?”

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Ma Wan's words seemed ordinary, but she kept the two points of "li" and "en", implying that Qiu Yan did not go to Ma's house to thank him, but came to Han's banquet to cling to him, which seemed to change the lintel.

Let's not talk about whether Qiu Yan was admitted to Xie Yuan because of Ma Yang, but if the Ma family said such a thing, if it spread, there would be rumors that Qiu Yan would not repay his kindness, which would be detrimental to his reputation.

However, Qiu Yan has only been in Dongdu for a few days, and today he went to Han Mansion at the invitation of Han Weier, so Ma Wan's words are actually untenable.

"Second Uncle, you don't know Brother Qiu's current predicament. I heard from his entourage that they spent a lot of money traveling north. Now they even have no money to stay in the hotel. They want to sell their calligraphy and paintings."

At this time, Han Wei'er suddenly spoke, seemingly talking about Qiu Yan's sniffing, but she was actually making a rescue.

The relationship between Qiu Yan and the Ma Mansion is unusual, and the Ma Mansion is not like the Han Mansion, which sends people over to invite people, so when Qiu Yan visits the house, he must prepare some small gifts, but if he doesn't even have enough money for the hotel, and he wants to sell calligraphy and paintings, he will It's because I'm cash-strapped, it's normal to fail to visit in time, otherwise there will be suspicion of defecting.

"Oh? And this?" Han Zhuo made a look of surprise, and said to Qiu Yan earnestly, "A gentleman doesn't take favors lightly. I think nephew Qiu Xian doesn't want to accept gifts from others, so he wants to sell his calligraphy and paintings." , but my nephew's handwriting, the charm of each word, is a treasure, how can it be easily lost..." He said, he was about to call his servants, and went to the study.

The villain only looks at the favor of others, and does not feel grateful.A gentleman does not take favors lightly, but never forgets them.

Ma Wan alluded to Qiu Yan knowing that he would not repay his kindness, but Han Zhuo said that Qiu Yan did not want to "accept favors lightly" because "received is unforgettable". Kill three birds with one stone.

Although he knew that the other party was using interpersonal tricks, Qiu Yan still had a good impression of Han Zhuo, and felt that Han Zhuo was a good person and a good person.

Unexpectedly, Ma Wan changed the subject: "There is not enough money to stay in the hotel? How did I hear that you came to Dongdu this time to pay homage to Lizong Academy? My Ma's Spring and Autumn Academy is also in Dongdu. You don’t go to worship, why do you go to Lizong? Could it be that Lizong is powerful. Want to change the lintel? It’s a good plan! It’s a pity that you are not talented enough and Lizong doesn’t like you, so it’s why you are here? Humph! I don’t know How did you get that Jieyuan!"

What he said was no longer an insinuation, but an explicit accusation and insult.Qiu Yan's face immediately turned cold, and there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Even Han Zhuo's complexion was much uglier, and he felt that Ma Wan couldn't see through the situation, didn't give her face, and was a little ungrateful.

The atmosphere in the Accord instantly became tense.

at this time.

"Li Zong? Qiu Yan? I remembered!"

Suddenly, Zhao Yuan clapped his hands and looked at Qiu Yan with an excited expression: "I said why brother Qiu's name is so familiar. After hearing the name of Lizong Academy, I finally remembered it! A few days ago. Lizong According to the theory of the academy, Master He of Jiangnan had a verbal battle with seven people, and the seven people were speechless. But later, a famous scholar came forward and refuted him in a few words! And it is said that he has a deep study of Li Zong. Unique insights!"

"He Shuchang was refuted?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yingchao and Liu Jin's expressions changed slightly. They came from Jiangnan and knew He Shuchang's reputation and talent.

"Can someone refute Mr. He?" Liu Jin's complexion changed, "Mr. He has a long history of education and can speak eloquently. When he was young, Mr. He hired a teacher for him and taught him to read. No gentleman could do that." Persist for a month!"

"I've heard of this too. It's rumored that Mr. He can memorize the content taught by the teacher in only one month, and then draw inferences from one instance, and ask questions every day, forcing those gentlemen to resign. Later, Mr. He invited Jiang Lun, a great Confucian in the south of the Yangtze River, calmed things down."

The two were surprised at first, followed by Lenovo Zhao Yuan's words, then they were shocked again, and their eyes fell on Qiu Yan involuntarily.

"Could it be that……"

Zhao Yuan nodded: "That's right, my elder brother from the same clan is studying in Lizong Academy now, and Lun Dao was also in the county that day, so I could know about this in advance. The one who refuted Mr. He that day was precisely a famous The scholar named Qiu Yan, I heard that he is not a student of Lizong Academy, but in the end Mr. Chen was alarmed! Mr. Chen personally came forward to recruit him as a successor, but he was rejected by him, and finally left."

"What? Mr. Chen was alarmed?" At this moment, even Han Zhuo couldn't sit still. Others didn't know Mr. Chen's energy, but he was in the center of the court, so he knew it best.

That big Chen and Xiao Chen, many of his students are in important positions, and his theory of Li Zong is favored by many people, and his every move is paid attention to by the court. He is really far away from the rivers and lakes, but it can affect the height of the temple.Not to mention the current emperor, even the late emperor invited the two Mr. Chen to serve as officials several times, but they never succeeded.

It is obviously unusual for such a person to personally come forward to accept someone as an apprentice, and it proves the value of the accepted person from the side.

Thinking of this, Han Zhuo's gaze towards Qiu Yan changed slightly.

He set up the banquet this time to save some good karma. Now that the court struggle is becoming more and more fierce, there is a faint trend of party struggle. The faction he belongs to is at a disadvantage and needs to be replenished with fresh blood. Everyone present here today is talented. He is a man, and he has a good reputation, maybe he can be named on the gold list in the future and become a chess piece. Otherwise, why should he drink at the same table with a group of high-ranking officials?

Of course, what happened to Zhang Yingchao also chilled the other party, and Han Zhuo held the banquet to make up for it.

As for Qiu Yan, although Han Zhuo appreciated it, it was limited. It was just a small effort to help him just now, but he did not expect that Qiu Yan could alarm Mr. Chen. If it was true, it would be a surprise.

On the other side, Zhao Yuan said again: "This matter will spread throughout the Eastern Capital in a short time, and those academies will probably not be able to sit still."

"Where, Brother Zhao's words are a bit exaggerated."

Qiu Yan shook his head, then looked at Ma Wan, and said something: "Mr. Ma, there must be some misunderstanding between you and me. I have received Ma Laoxiangguo's favor, and I should repay it, but I don't want to lower you because of it." First, if you have dissatisfaction and prejudice against Qiu, you can just say it directly, don't name it in the name of the Ma family! If it gets out, others will say that the Ma family is not!"

Qiu Yan's tone was cold and hard.

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