NOVEL NEXT Chapter 41 An unexpected surprise
Xiangyun Palace, after a night passed, Zhou Yuan felt refreshed.
Beside, Situ Daer was lying lazily, her face full of exhaustion.
When Zhou Yuan looked towards her, his face suddenly turned red and he lowered his head.
Zhou Yuan smiled.
"Da'er, am I brave?"
"Nature is so brave, Da'er can no longer bear any pretense."
Although she was shy, she still answered Zhou Yuan's question in a low voice.
Zhou Yuan even laughed.
What man can't like such a woman?
"Okay, now that one day has passed, the entire Qianyuan City should know about the affairs of the Grand Master's Mansion, and I should also go and take a look."
After saying that, Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes.
Hearing this, Situ Daer suddenly said:
"Has Your Majesty ever considered having a concubine?"
"Ok?"
Zhou Yuan was stunned for a moment and didn't understand why Situ Dar'er suddenly said this.
Situ Darer said:
"As the emperor, your majesty can't have no one in the harem. Although I am the queen, I don't want anyone to say jealousy.
In the past, His Majesty was controlled by others, but now that he has ascended to the throne, how can he still spread his wings?
I have several close friends in my boudoir who are all good in appearance and character. If Your Majesty is so willing, I can summon them. "
Harem.
Zhou Yuan is naturally not without ideas.
However, he still shook his head and said:
"I have my own opinion on the matter of taking a concubine, so you don't have to worry about it."
The incident of Grand Master Zai Feichen gave him a warning, and relatives need to be vigilant.
Since the Situ family was loyal, he could naturally trust him, but not all courtiers were like this.
Even though he was confident that his relatives would not be able to do anything in his hands, he had no intention of causing trouble for himself.
Compared to this, isn’t Cai Wenji more fragrant?
Maybe he can see Diao Chan, Xi Shi and many other beauties again in the future.
Among this large number of people, there are only a few that can compare with it.
Situ Daer nodded.
She just reminded His Majesty that any more would be interference.
While Situ Daer was waiting on her to change her clothes, Zhou Yuan had to take advantage of him for a while.
Now that the gloom in his heart has begun to dissipate, he finally realizes the joy of being an emperor.
After coming out of Xiangyun Palace, Zhou Yuan changed into regular clothes and walked out of the palace.
If I remember correctly, today is the day of the Qianyuan Poetry Meeting.
Countless Daqian scholars gathered.
If there are talents, he can also select a few as future officials.
But his main purpose is to see what the scholars around the world think.
After all, he is a foolish king and a tyrant.
On the other side, the Qianyuan Poetry Meeting has begun, and more than half of the talented and beautiful people have gathered here.
It can be said to be a grand event.
In addition, courtesans from all over the country came one after another to show off their postures, attracting countless literati and poets to stop by.
"Brother Gu is a good poet, and he deserves to be the leader of young talents in our literary world!"
Gu Yuandao wrote a poem, which attracted countless people's applause.
Hearing the compliments from around him, he also showed a bit of unconcealable pride on his face.
Especially when I see those official women frequently casting appreciative glances at me, I feel a bit complacent.
But what struck him the most was the woman sitting quietly in a secluded place.
The woman was elegant and beautiful, but for some unknown reason, her brows were always furrowed, as if she was not satisfied with these poems.
Only when she was composing poems did her eyebrows relax a little.
Thinking about it, it must have been his poems that conquered her.
But what he wants to do is more than that.
Seeing that he was in the limelight, he immediately said loudly:
"Everyone, Gu came to Qianyuan City and heard that Grand Master Daqian was imprisoned by the emperor, and not a single member of his clan was left alive.
But the reason used by the emperor was that the grand master was too close to Dayuan.
The Grand Master is the leader of our literary world. How can we sit back and watch for such an unfounded accusation? I am incompetent, but I would like to be the first for the world. I go to the palace gate and ask how the emperor can be so stupid! "
After hearing Gu Yuandao's words, many people applauded.
Only a few people had some doubts.
"But I heard that the master is not close to Dayuan, but colludes with Dayuan to overthrow me, Dayan..."
Someone spoke, but his voice was not confident enough.
Hearing this, Gu Yuandao looked over suddenly and said impassionedly:
"If you want to incriminate yourself, why bother?"
There was anger on his face.
"The Grand Master is already the Grand Master of Da Qian. Even if he takes refuge in Dayuan, what's the benefit? What's more, don't we, the literati, understand the character of the Grand Master!"
With just one sentence, the scholar who refuted it shut his mouth.
Seeing this, Gu Yuandao's mouth curved even wider.
Since he was so in the limelight today, the woman must have been conquered by his heroic demeanor.
Gu Yuandao looked towards the woman, but this time, he saw anger on her face.
Just when he was confused, the woman walked out.
"What this young master said makes no sense."
Cai Wenji spoke. Although she was delicate and frail, she had no fear standing among hundreds of people.
"The affairs of the Grand Master's Mansion have been known to the whole world for a long time.
The Empress Dowager did not abide by the rules of a woman and raised a second-grade master. The Grand Master slaughtered three thousand disciples of Feichen's sect and stormed the palace. There is no denying it.
But here you are trying to inflict any crime.
Scholar, is this the reason why you, sir, wantonly stir up trouble? "
Her voice was not high, but the people present heard her clearly.
Gu Yuandao's expression changed.
"These are just rumors, there is no evidence. Even if Master Zai really made a mistake, as the leader of our literary world, shouldn't we find out the truth?
Even if there is a trial, it should be a public trial! "
When he said the first half of the sentence, Gu Yuandao was still a little unsure, but later he seemed to be convinced by himself, and his voice became stronger, as if he was indeed right and worthy of all the people in the world.
No one knew that Zhou Yuan was watching quietly in the corner of the building.
As soon as he came in, he noticed Cai Wenji in the crowd.
Even though he was used to seeing Situ Daer's peerless appearance, when he saw Cai Wenji, he couldn't help but look at her a few more times.
"This is me, a great scholar. I don't know whether to call him stupid or disloyal."
Zhou Yuan snorted lightly.
On the side, Gui Yuan'er smiled and said:
"Sir, there are always some proud people in my career. Look at that woman, isn't it the same?"
Zhou Yuan smiled and said nothing.
Cai Wenji looked at Gu Yuandao, and then looked at others.
“My dear gentlemen and ladies, I think the little girl has no talent, but I beg to differ.
Even if you are a leader in the literary world, you should put morality first.
I don’t know what you think?
Or do you all think that if you have talent you can be immoral, and if you have talent you can betray the country? "
Many people were silent.
But Zhou Yuan stood up.
"well said!"
He cheered.
"So what if you are the leader of the literary world? Everyone knows that you want to kill Feichen. You are known as the number one young man in Da Qian, but you don't even understand this. I'm afraid this Da Qian official career is not suitable for you. Got it!"
Gu Yuandao looked at Zhou Yuan coldly.
Although what Cai Wenji said made him a little embarrassed, the purpose of coming to Qianyuan City was to rush for the exam.
This person's words are tantamount to cursing him.
No candidate can listen to this kind of language.
"What happens to me, young master, is none of your business.
How can it be that you have the final say in this official career? I studied under Liu Gong and Liu Wenyan. I know astronomy at the top and geography at the bottom, and I am even more sophisticated in poetry.
You will definitely win this imperial examination in one fell swoop. How can you not allow you to speak at will? "
"Liu Wenyan?"
Zhou Yuan recalled it, and he was really impressed.
Originally, Da Gan appointed left and right prime ministers, but later Zai Feichen came to power, abolished the post of prime minister, and took the position of grand master.
And this Liu Wenyan was the last Prime Minister of the Left. After he retired and returned to his hometown, Zai Feichen took over.
This person is a member of the Taishi lineage...
"Okay."
Zhou Yuan smiled. He didn't expect such an unexpected surprise.
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