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There are a large number of examiners involved in the examination. According to the degree of knowledge, the identities of the examiners are different, and the crimes that Dali Temple Minister decides are also slightly different. Naturally, the speed of the trial is not so fast.

Yan Qin gave Dali two months, but the imperial examination is just around the corner. In order to alert the world, the actions of the Xiao family and the results of the current emperor's treatment of the Xiao family were announced on the place where the imperial list was posted.

Pedestrians saw it, and the students who had studied hard for many years could not help being angry: "Xiao family, the country's weed!"

While those poor disciples who failed the rankings were envious of Dugu Liu's redress of his grievances, they couldn't help feeling a little bit more resentful towards the rich and powerful like the Xiao family.This time, it was Dugu Liu's shit luck, and His Majesty found out about this kind of cheating.

Then, in the past, they missed one or two of those who failed the rankings, was it because the children of these aristocratic families took up the places that originally belonged to them.

After the matter fermented for two days, the handling of the Xiao family came out.Xiao Yuan was old, he was hit by a board and his title was cut, and he was lying sickly on the bed.

Originally, according to Dayan's laws, he still wanted to put Xiao Yuanliu in the frontier.But Xiao Yuan is the grandfather of the former prince after all, and the family's background and connections are there. Yan Qin has gone too far, and it will inevitably cause a backlash.

In the end, he issued the Taoist edict, and the rest of the crimes were forgiven, and Xiao Yuan was allowed to cultivate in the mansion and spend his old age in peace.

But everyone knows that after such a drastic change, the most important grandson has also been implicated, and his official career has no hope. There is no way to untie Xiao Yuan's knot.

The queen's daughter died, but Xiao Yuan didn't collapse, and the prince's grandson died, and Xiao Yuan didn't collapse either.But this time, he really couldn't hold on anymore.

Because of the stagnation in his heart and lingering illness for several months, he passed away.

Of course, this is all a few months later, and this time period is when Xiao Hanshan, the beneficiary of the imperial examination fraud, was exiled.

He was young and strong, had suffered [-] boards, and his body was still weak, but the Xiao family was in trouble, and he could no longer be an official in this life, which caused a great blow to him.Ming Ming is young, but his whole body shows a sense of vicissitudes and decadence, and he looks much older than a few months ago.

On the day of his exile in Xiao Hanshan, Yan Qin specially came out of the palace and chose a private seat closest to the city gate that was most suitable for viewing the scenery.

He came here on a pinch, and after waiting for about half an hour, he watched the carriage with the logo of Xiao Mansion slowly drive towards the city gate.

Because of his order, at this time the city gate is very strict to check the people entering and leaving, and every carriage must be inspected.Of course, some dignitaries, such as the regent, will be respectfully let go by the guards as long as they show their identity tokens.

The former Xiao family might be able to have such abilities. After such a sensational fraud case, the name of the Xiao family is not easy to use among the little city guards.

Xiao Hanshan got off the carriage, and someone shouted: "Look, that is Xiao Hanshan, the one who cheated in the imperial examination! His grandfather burned the entire Wenyuan Pavilion for him, and burned all the examination papers this time." !"

What is the concept of burning all candidates' files? That is to say, even if the same situation as Dugu Liu exists, no one can prove for them that they are the ones who should be named on the gold list.

Those who can participate in the examination have already won the honor of juren, and they are basically the most talented people in the local area.Some of these students have studied hard for more than ten years in the cold window, and some have won the fame after taking the exam again and again.

It was fine if I didn't pass the exam, but now that this fraud case has occurred, it is inevitable that some people will think, maybe I didn't fail the exam, and I am also the same as that Huiyuan Duguliu.

Cutting off one's future is like killing one's parents, it is a sworn enemy.All blame the Xiao family, all blame Xiao Hanshan.Xiao Yuan was recuperating in the house, and they would not be able to retaliate if they wanted to, but Xiao Hanshan was different, he was going to be exiled to the frontier.

With the resentment that their future was ruined, they thought of a way to find out the day when Xiao Hanshan left the capital. When the organizer behind him raised his arms, countless rotten eggs and rotten vegetables and leaves threw towards the haggard Xiao Hanshan.

"Don't smash it, don't smash it."

Rao Xiao Hanshan is good at martial arts, but he had to protect his mother who came to see him off, and he also suffered a lot of eggs and rotten leaves.

An egg hit his forehead and broke open. The egg white and yolk slowly flowed down his young and handsome face, making him look really embarrassed.

After all, Xiao Hanshan was once the prince of the state, but now he has come to such an end, it is inevitable that people will lament that people are leaving the tea cold.

Although Yan Qin didn't like the Xiao family, he didn't deliberately do anything. After all, before the accident happened to the Xiao family, he didn't know how many people were jealous.When something happened this time, what he had held back before broke out all of a sudden, and he couldn't wait to step on the Xiao family's head.

Yan Qin came here today to watch the drama of the Xiao family's disaster.But looking at it, Yan Qin couldn't smile.

He will be thinking of the ending of his second life, and it is inevitable that there is something sad about the death of a rabbit and a fox.

Seeing that the little emperor's expression was not right, Chang Xiao persuaded: "Your Majesty, the Xiao family deserved what they deserved, and they don't deserve your pity and sympathy. If you don't like this scene, don't watch it, let's go back."

Don't look at Chang Xiao who has a cheerful face to everyone, but he is small-minded and holds grudges very much. The former prince did not bully his master much.

Forget about the prince, that Xiao Hanshan simply looked down on his master because he was favored in front of the prince and queen.In the palace, climbing high and stepping down is commonplace, and the prince who is not favored is indeed inferior to the powerful and powerful who is favored.

But often laughing means being injustice and holding grudges. His little master is so good, even the Xiao family is blind.

The first emperor was not dead yet, but after the first prince died, Yan Qin became the prince for a while.At that time, there was no regent to suppress, and it could be said that Yanqin had the happiest period of time in 14 years.Many people tried to curry favor with Yan Qin, and those who had previously dismissed Yan Qin, the little prince who had no sense of existence, also changed their faces.

Only the Xiao family was an exception, the former prince died, Xiao Hanshan still looked down on Yan Qin, and even thought in his heart that it was the existence of Yan Qin who killed the prince, and he robbed everything that the former prince should have.

If he wasn't just a eunuch, he would definitely have slapped Xiao Hanshan in the face.

The crown prince was said to be picked up by Yan Qin, but that was also because Yan Qin was the child of the first emperor, whoever made the crown prince die early, and his master was lucky and long-lived.

The position given by the first emperor was not taken by Yan Qin on his own initiative, so what right did Xiao Hanshan have to look down on his master.

This time the Xiao family was in trouble, although Chang Xiao didn't quite understand what the former head of the Xiao family, Xiao Yuan, thought, but this did not prevent him from gloating and watching the Xiao family's downfall.

In fact, he felt that those people throwing rotten eggs seemed quite relieved. If it wasn't for their inappropriate status, he also wanted to get in and throw a few on Xiao Hanshan's head.

Chang Xiao glanced at Yan Qin again, thinking of Yan Qin's goodness: Hey, it's because my master is too soft-hearted, and he can't watch this kind of drama of beating a dog in the water.

At any rate, they have been together for decades, and what Chang Xiao thinks in his heart is equivalent to written on Yan Qin's face. He is rather dumbfounded: "I am not as soft-hearted as you think."

If he was a soft-hearted monarch, he wouldn't have attacked all the examiners. "Forget it, let's go and see Dugu."

Everyone knows that in this fraud case, Dugu Liu, who was squeezed out by the Xiao family, was the biggest victim. Yan Qin made an excuse to compensate the other party for the damage, and specially bought a hundred taels of gold, some silk and satin, and a few signed for the last time. There is a servant who serves Dugu and the elders with a death contract, and there is also a small four-in-one with a single family in the center of the capital.

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Early on, he felt that the suburbs of Beijing were too remote, and he couldn't protect him from anything that happened. Moreover, the small house of Dugu's family was really dilapidated. The interior of the house was so simple that it made people feel sad .

Of course, Mr. Dugu, a recluse and great Confucian, may not care about the living conditions in the unexpected world, but Yan Qin still wants the grandpa and grandson to live more comfortably.

This time, Yan Qin took Chang Xiao to the small courtyard he had given to Dugu Liu a few days ago.Yan Qin knew that his grandfather and grandson had the same preferences, so he specially asked people to choose a yard planted with many green bamboos.

It was March in Yangchun at this time, and the weather was gradually warming up. When Yan Qin opened the carriage, he saw various fruit trees planted in front of the small yard at first sight.

I don’t know when the peach blossoms bloom. The luxuriant peach branches are dotted with pink and white peach blossoms. The breeze blows, and the branches of the peach trees sway in the wind. When they shake, the pink petals will fall down, which is too beautiful to behold.

The imperial garden of the imperial palace was colorful, and the three or two peach trees in front of the small courtyard looked at the beautiful scenery, and Yan Qin's mood, which had become bad at the city gate, improved a lot.

Chang Xiao helped the little emperor down, flattered him in time and said, "This courtyard chosen by Your Majesty is really nice."

His tone is very sincere and sincere, which makes people feel comfortable listening.

Yan Qin stood firm, looked at the peach tree for a while, and planned to break off a peach branch.

It's a pity that he is not tall enough, the tree has grown for many years, and the flowering branches are relatively tall, where he can reach, there are only two or three peach blossoms, which is not good to look at.

Yan Qin was about to stand on tiptoe to try it out, when a hand as white as jade stretched out in front of him, and helped him to push down the high tree branch, so that Yan Qin could easily fold it.

Yan Qin broke off the flower branch, turned around and met Dugu Liu's handsome face.The tall and slender young man bent his affectionate eyes into crescent moons, looked at him with a smile, and after he realized it, he saluted him belatedly: "Caomin Dugu Liu pays homage to His Majesty."

"Outside the palace, there is no need to be polite." He was wearing plain clothes, and he didn't make such a big show. He came to visit as Xiao Qin, not as the emperor.

"Anyway, I would like to thank Your Majesty for everything you have done for me these days. I really deserve it."

He is just a member of the club now, and he is not the champion of the new department, so how can he be worthy of so many rewards.

Yan Qin shook his head: "These things are nothing, Liu Da... Dugu, you deserve the best."

Did he remember his purpose of coming here: "Does the old man like this yard?"

The young man's eyes were bent more like crescent moons: "Grandpa likes it very much, does your majesty want to go in and sit?"

Yan Qin nodded, followed Dugu into the yard one by one, Chang Xiao followed closely behind silently.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Yan Qin saw old man Dugu pruning flowers in the courtyard. You must know that when he was in the small broken courtyard of Dugu's house, this great Confucian always seemed to sleep without hugging him, and he didn't like to talk to people at all.

When he started, he also spent a lot of effort and forged a deep friendship with Dugu Liu in order to get an extra look from this senior.

Now that the identity of the emperor of Yanqin was exposed, old man Dugu also took a look at him, and continued to play with those flowers and plants wholeheartedly.

A particularly talented person has always had an eccentric temper.Yan Qin was used to his appearance, so he didn't feel that his emperor's prestige was offended.

Invited by Dugu Liu, Yan Qin entered the other party's study room, and the latter brewed a cup of tea for him: "This is the new tea of ​​this year. Grandpa roasted it himself. Although it is not a rare variety, the taste is not bad. Your Majesty will try it." Try it."

Yan Qin took the tea that he brought over, took a sip lightly, and it really lingered on his lips and teeth: "The old man is really versatile."

Originally, Yan Qin didn't intend to call this great Confucianist that way, but now that he has exposed the identity of the emperor, he can't pretend to be a fool like before and call Dugu Liu Grandpa. It's a respectful name, but it seems to be a curse, and it's not appropriate, so I have to call it one by one.

Dugu Liu's parents died early, and as far as he could remember, he and his grandfather lived together.Although in the eyes of outsiders, my grandpa is so lazy that he has to support this two-person family at such a young age, but only Dugu Liu knows that the old man knows a lot.

He couldn't help saying with emotion: "Yes, sometimes I also feel that there is nothing in this world that Grandpa doesn't know."

Hearing his master and the future champion of the new department tout a bad-tempered old man, Chang Xiao, who was following Yan Qin, couldn't hold back, and burst out laughing.

But when the emperor looked over, he immediately shut his mouth tightly, pretending that nothing happened.

In the past, in order to build a good relationship with these two people, Yan Qin would not bring Chang Xiao every time.Every time Chang Xiao comes to pick up Yan Qin, he always sits in the car and never meets these two people, so counting it, this is the first time Chang Xiao sees the grandpa and grandson.

To be honest, there are so many talented people in the world, and he doesn't know what the emperor likes about Dugu's family, but no matter what Yanqin values ​​about the other party, as long as the little emperor likes someone, he will be able to win the prize. On the surface, he must be polite to others.

"Chang Xiao, go out and wait." Chang Xiao's smile reminded Yan Qin that some things should be discussed between two people. Although Chang Xiao is trustworthy, knowing too much is not good for him or himself .

Chang Xiao complied obediently, and helped the two of them close the door, and also gave them a briefing, lest any outsiders would eavesdrop.

Yan Qin first asked a few words about Dugu Liu's situation: "After the palace examination, Gu will arrange to enter Dali Temple to assist the secretary of Dali Temple to investigate this case."

Dugu Liu was a little puzzled: "There is still one month before the palace examination, one time is enough time for Dali Temple Minister to finish this fraud case."

This time the imperial examination fraud case is not small, but it is not big.It is not small because the examiners involved are all high-ranking officials in the capital, especially the Xiao family that was targeted this time. A big family is fully supported by the direct line of the Xiao family. Once something happens, it will affect the whole body. It is a bit tricky for Dali Temple Minister to deal with these people.

But it’s not that big, because the examiners who participated in the general examination here are only a few people. A more detailed investigation means that the severity of the conviction should be clearly divided. Compared with the large-scale imperial examination fraud cases in the rural examinations across the country, it It really can't be called a big case.

Yan Qin asked him back: "Don't Dugu think that Xiao Yuan's actions are really wrong?"

Who is Xiao Yuan, the elder of the three dynasties of Dayan, changed three emperors, he is already in a high position, and has obviously stepped down from the position of the head of the Xiao family, but in such a big Xiao family, he is still the one who says nothing Mr. Xiao.

In the year when the former crown prince passed away unexpectedly, Xiao Hanshan just had to understand Yuan's fame. With his talent and learning, he could go up two steps, win Huiyuan, and win a new champion. It would not be difficult, but Xiao Just a few words, the grandson interrupted his excellent official career.

Three years ago, Xiao Yuan could make his grandson give up his easy-to-get fame in order to keep a low profile, but three years later, he did such a risky thing for a false name.

Not only that, when he presented the evidence, Xiao Yuan admitted without even thinking about it, trying to bear all the charges by himself.

If Xiao Yuan refuses to admit it, with his ingenuity, it might be impossible to find "evidence" that can prove his innocence, but Xiao Yuan not only admits it, but also recognizes it very quickly.

This is not the same as the Xiao Yuan in his memories of the previous two lives. Yan Qin thought that Xiao Yuan was old at first, but after thinking about it later, Xiao Yuan was older than now in the previous two lives. Confused performance.

But if it wasn't for being confused, how could Xiao Yuan be so aggressive and do such a thing.

Dugu Liu hesitated for a moment: "Your Majesty means that what Xiao Yuan did has nothing to do with Xiao Hanshan's ranking, but because of me."

Yes, that's what Yan Qin thought. Dugu Liu was taught so well by the old man, and old man Dugu is a great Confucian who has the ability to influence the world.

Logically speaking, even if he was tortured by Deng Lun, Dugu Liu should not be reduced to being a teacher in a small private school when he is determined to enter an official career.

"For the palace examination, Dugu, you don't need to put so much thought into it. Instead of wasting time preparing for the palace examination, you should find some time to talk to the old man, maybe you can get some clues."

The questions of the palace examination were all chosen by him himself. Whether he could enter the top three or who was the top three was not handpicked by him, the emperor. Normally, he would consider the opinions of the courtiers.But for this year's No. [-] pick, of course he will choose whoever is most pleasing to the eye.

Even if Dugu Liu didn't perform well enough, he wouldn't let him fall out of the top three.As long as Dugu Liu wanted to, he could even give him a leak in advance!

The young man thought about it seriously, and then said solemnly: "I will remember what your Majesty said."

Dugu Liu said so, which means that he will definitely find a chance to talk to the old man.Yan Qin, who is well versed in the character of young people, expressed his satisfaction, and said some common things in recent days, then got up and left.

"The homework left by the Taifu to Gu has not been completed, so Gu will not stay for long."

His grand tutor is good, but he was too responsible. In the first life, Yan Qin was still a little patient to do the homework. In the second life, he barely managed the errands. This is the third life, and he has to do it three times. There is really no patience for heavy things.

But these homeworks are not easy to be fooled, many of them have to be done with his heart.When Dugu entered the court, he arranged for Dugu to be close to him in an official position, and by the way, he also covered his homework.

Thinking about it this way, Yan Qin was even more satisfied with the way he looked at Dugu Liu.

After the "reminiscence" was over, Yan Qin left the small courtyard with the peach blossom he folded earlier - the peach blossom is delicate and easy to wither. Before leaving, Dugu Liu gave him a ceramic vase that he made himself.

This small vase is very unique, unlike other vases in the world, it has a long neck and a round belly. Its figure is quite slender and curvy, sitting astride a base made of black stone, it looks enchanting, like a delicate beauty.

Seeing that Yan Qin liked the gadgets Dugu Liu sent so much, Chang Xiao dismissed the idea of ​​asking why the emperor treated Dugu's family so special.

What does he care about so much, as long as the Dugu family is loyal to His Majesty and can please His Majesty, that's enough.

The flower branch is flexible, but the vase is fragile, holding the peach blossom in the small vase with his own hands, Yan Qin took every step carefully.

That afternoon, Yan Qin put the small bottle in the imperial study so that he could see it every day.

As for the regent, because he did not remove the guards around the emperor, in the afternoon, he knew that the little emperor had gone to see Dugu Liu, and even took back a small bottle that the other party gave him as a treasure.

On the next day, he specially chose the time when the little emperor was reviewing the memorial, and went to the imperial study. Sure enough, he saw the legendary little bottle that was very precious by the emperor at a glance.

The peach blossoms in the vase were well maintained and looked as delicate and beautiful as the ones that were plucked yesterday.

No matter how you look at it, it's just an ordinary small bottle. Yan Yuge really didn't understand where it hit the little emperor, so he couldn't help but take a second look.

It was these two eyes that made Yan Qin feel that the regent must have taken a fancy to his little bottle.

But there is only one such special small bottle, even if Dugu Liu burns another one that is exactly the same, it is not the one that was given to him at the beginning.

Yan Qin became vigilant, and before the regent asked for the small bottle, he decided to act first: "Uncle Wang, seems to like this peach blossom very much?"

Yan Yuge didn't say a word, he took out the peach blossom again, sucked off the water droplets on the part of the branch soaked in the bottle with clean paper, and handed it to the regent: "Since Uncle Wang likes it, I will give this to Uncle Wang."

Anyway, it's just a flower, and there are many in the imperial garden, so he doesn't feel bad at all!