Li Moer's nonsense about His Highness's future really made Song Mu feel a little uncomfortable.
Your Highness' current improper cultivation has indeed attracted the attention of countless people, and there are definitely not a few people even talking about it in private.
But as a descendant of the royal family, Li Moer had a different meaning when discussing these things with Song Mu.
What's more, I can only keep this matter in my heart. If I really answer the call this time, even though no one knows, it will just throw myself into another whirlpool.
Your Majesty's only son, it doesn't matter about the dispute in the East Palace, but now it seems that the whirlpool in Chang'an will inevitably affect this place.
Song Mu looked down and walked back to the lecture hall. At this moment, an adult was teaching, and he seemed to be teaching how to solve problems.
Song Mu looked carefully and could see Li Dong listening attentively through the window pane.
Li Dong's young face came into view, which was somewhat similar to Li Ao's, but his words and deeds lacked the sharpness and were more elegant on the contrary. Song Mu took a deep breath.
Li Moer's questioning scene was still echoing in his mind, and Song Mu felt that the prince would go through a lot of hardships when he crossed this threshold.
But that matter may not be my turn to worry about for the time being.
Today was the first day that Song Mu took office, so there were no lectures arranged. He just listened to a few lectures and became familiar with the daily learning situation of the royal children, so he took a break from work and left the imperial city.
Just after leaving the imperial city, Song Mu met several acquaintances in the imperial city square.
It was Tan Weiyi, Liu Kaidong and others who were all old friends of Song Mu in the Hanlin Academy.
At this moment, everyone was wearing red robes and looking around in the square. They had obviously come directly after work. When they saw Song Mu, they gathered around him.
"Brother Jing Zhao, we haven't seen you for many years. Yesterday we heard that you came to Chang'an, and today we heard that you are giving lectures in the East Palace." Liu Kaidong said this, while Tan Weiyi looked at Song Mu and said jokingly.
"Brother Song, how was the lecture in the East Palace today? How many disciples did you slap on the palm?"
Song Mu saw several people coming up to say hello with warm expressions. At this moment, there was also a bit of joy in his heart, and he said with a smile and cupped his hands.
"I haven't been able to come to the stage to resolve my doubts. Everyone, if you come to the Imperial City to block me like this, I'm afraid you are coming today with bad intentions, right?"
Everyone immediately laughed and pulled Song Mu to the restaurant, so that they could take care of Song Mu.
Meeting old friends, everyone looked happy, chatting and laughing along the way, and found a private room in a restaurant to sit down while talking.
Only then did Song Mu know that in the eight years since he left Chang'an, everyone had been promoted. Liu Kaidong was now the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Tan Weiyi worked in the Ministry of Rites, and the rest of the people also worked in the Sixth Ministry.
Everyone's strength has improved a bit, and their chatter and laughter are no longer as green as before.
At this moment, when the lanterns were on in Chang'an, everyone was chatting and mingling with each other. They talked about the south and the north, and the families were divided. They even invited all the wives and children to get together in the future, and they could go for an outing when the flowers bloom next spring.
The atmosphere was warm during this period, and it was rare for Song Mu to be so relaxed. He had close friends in this world, either his classmates from his hometown or his colleagues from Chang'an.
"Brother Song, when the news came that you were back, I was quite happy, thinking that you would definitely come to Chang'an."
Liu Kaidong drank two glasses of wine and said with some emotion.
Song Mu also smiled and nodded, this time he raised his hands and said.
"Song has been ashamed of his brothers these past few years. During this period, many things happened because of your care."
Although Song Mu was being polite this time, he was actually a little touched. In the five years since his so-called death, everyone in the audience supported him, which really moved Song Mu.
Everyone grinned and shook their heads, saying that the past was over, they toasted together and drank one glass, but Tan Weiyi next to him looked at Song Mu and said softly at this moment.
"I was worried that my father would recruit you after Brother Song came back. Fortunately, Your Majesty made a good plan and saved a lot of trouble."
Everyone nodded slightly when they heard this. Although outsiders heard this, it sounded like Tan Wei's son turned his elbows outward, but everyone understood that giving lectures in the East Palace was actually the best choice.
Song Mu also nodded slightly, and the others briefly chatted about their views on Chang'an's future, and they all agreed in a tacit understanding without saying too much.
Then there was another round of pushing cups and changing cups, but at this time, there was a knock on the door, and then an easy-going voice sounded from outside.
"My lords, I apologize to you and thank you Yuanfang in the Hanlin Academy. This time I heard that your lords are here again, so I came here to visit you."
After the words fell, everyone was stunned. Liu Kaidong and Tan Weiyi looked at each other and frowned.
"Why is it him?"
With that said, Tan Weiyi stood up and opened the door of the private room. A young man wearing an off-white robe quickly handed over his hand.
Gufu
"Master Tan, long time no see."
Song Mu also looked over at this moment, and saw that the other party had a square appearance, a tall figure, and a Jinshi cultivation level. He looked quite extraordinary. While the other party was talking to Tan Wei, his eyes also glanced over.
When he saw Song Mu, the other person's eyes obviously paused.
At this moment, Tan Wei just looked at the other party with his hands slightly raised, and said with a smile.
"It turned out to be Xie Zhuangyuan. What a coincidence today. I don't know why?"
Song Mu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard Tan Weiyi say this.
I had also heard about this Xie Zhuangyuan. Two years after he left Chang'an, he won the first place in the palace examination and attracted the attention of thousands of people.
It seems that the other party was obsessed with literature and was still in the Hanlin Academy a few years later.
Xie Yuanfang immediately showed a humble smile, but this time he looked inside, and then he held his hands towards Liu Kaidong, Song Mu and others inside, and said to Tan Weiyi this time.
"Xiaguan was just lucky enough to see all the gentlemen coming, and among them there seems to be the famous Zhuangyuan of the Song Dynasty. I guess that's the one who's here, right?"
When the other party said this, Tan Weiyi turned sideways and looked at Song Mu. Song Mu stood up and smiled and held his hands towards the other party.
The other party had a look of fear on his face, and he quickly stepped forward. When he arrived in front of Song Mu, he bowed and held his hands in an extremely solemn manner.
"I thank you Yuanfang. I have long heard that you are both talented and beautiful. I am really frightened when I see you today."
Song Mu's face was a little embarrassed when he heard this. He felt that Xie Yuanfang's words had such a flattering meaning, but he still said with a smile.
"Xie Zhuangyuan has defeated Song. You and I are both great writers. Thanks to Brother Xie's articles, Song should also be called a learned one."
Xie Yuanfang waved his hands quickly, but with a smile on his face, he seemed to be very familiar with Song Mu for a while.
Liu Kaidong next to him coughed, interrupting the other party's enthusiasm, and Tan Weiyi also spoke in a deep voice.
"Thank you Zhuangyuan, I'm waiting to meet old friends today, so it's a bit more private. The number one scholar also visited Brother Song this time, right..."
Saying this, Tan Wei looked like he was about to see off his guests.
Xie Yuanfang also nodded immediately, with a very respectful expression, but glanced at Song Mu again, then took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Song Mu with both hands.
"I'm sorry for my rashness. I came here today to deliver a message. This is a letter from Mr. Min of the Hubu Department. Please read it."
"You have great talent, sir. When you return this time, you will definitely achieve something."
Song Mu was stunned when he heard this and reached out to take it, but did not open it. He just cupped his hand.
Xie Yuanfang also turned around and left in time. After closing the door of the private room again, Tan Wei threw out a literary barrier and then looked at Song Mu.
Everyone in the field also looked at the thing in Song Mu's hand, and their expressions changed for a while.
"Master Hubu Min, it seems that this is Prime Minister Feng's wish."
Liu Kaidong said lightly at the moment, but glanced at Tan Weiyi aside.
Song Mu looked at the things in his hands, felt relieved for a moment, and opened them in front of everyone.
After checking it out, I found that the above mentioned Prime Minister Zuo favored him, and hoped that they would come to visit him one day to talk about it. He also offered Song Mu a job in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Song Mu immediately talked about this content to everyone. Everyone who heard this had subtle expressions on their faces, but no one expressed any attitude.
"Brother Song, this matter still needs to be considered."
After a while, Liu Kaidong said something to Song Mu, and everyone else nodded. Only Tan Wei looked at Song Mu, suddenly let out a breath, and spoke.
"Brother Song wants to know about the confrontation between my father and Feng Xiang. This time Tan will be bold enough to tell me what happened."
As he said this, someone immediately stopped him.
"Brother Tan, don't dare to talk nonsense about this matter."
Tan Weiyi waved his hand and said to everyone.
"Don't worry, you all. I know who I am, but if I don't tell Brother Song the interests and risks involved, then I, Tan Weiyi, will be a lobbyist like Xie Zhuangyuan in everyone's eyes from now on."
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