Qi State Linzi.
When Tian Ding had just left the Wei State, some interested people received news that when Tian Ding returned to Linzi of the State of Qi, not to mention Linzi City of the State of Qi, there were already countless nobles coming to large and remote cities such as Langya and Jucheng. Congratulations to Tian Ding. As for the reason for congratulations, each noble clan has its own reasons, but they all have the same purpose, which is to make good friends with Tian Ding and send gifts to the Tian Mansion.
This kind of thing is unthinkable to the lower-class nobles and common people in the world. After all, no matter how you look at it, there are always people in the world who would go to great lengths to give expensive gifts to others.
How come they have never met or seen such a person.
Although it is snowy in December, outside the gate of Tian Mansion, the streets that used to be broad and sparsely populated are now filled with carriages of different styles, but all of them are exquisite and beautiful.
There were men wearing silk clothes and jade ornaments all around talking to each other. There were as many as a place selling wild vegetables. There was an endless stream of bustling and noisy sounds. Children with bright faces and laughing children were chasing each other. The noise caused some fair-skinned and beautiful women to stop talking from time to time and tell their children to be careful not to hit anyone.
Under the gate.
The servants of Tian Mansion stood at the door, coming and going. Several servants took pens and ink and bamboo slips to register the gifts carried into the mansion by other servants. Their foreheads were full of sweat. They finally registered the gifts in a box. After carrying it away, I saw that there were endless wooden boxes lined up on both sides of the street that needed to be registered, and as time went by, there were more and more.
In the courtyard of the mansion.
"Brother Yun Fan came here this time, thinking he must have something valuable with him?"
"Alas, small things are nothing more than treasures of the sea!"
"Brother Yun Fan is hiding his clumsiness, I'm afraid he must be prepared when he comes this time!"
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
Many young nobles were chatting and laughing in the courtyard. Unlike the elders of the family, these young nobles paid more attention not to Tian Ding, but to the people who came here. beauty.
After Tian Ding gathered together, many of the noble clans who came here brought their women with them, even the royal family members were no exception, and among them, there were many beautiful beauties.
Big ones, small ones, all of them.
Everyone wants to take advantage of this opportunity to live a happy life. If they meet a woman they are attracted to, they can discuss with their families whether they can get married. There is no one with a poor background among the nobles who can come here.
"But I heard that Mr. Tian's daughter, Tian Feiyan, has a charming face. I don't know if it's true or not!"
"I've heard about it too, but it's a pity that I've been here at Tian Mansion for two hours and haven't seen him yet!"
Two noble men were discussing when they suddenly saw several beautiful women walking by in the corridor in the distance. They stopped talking and looked over.
Other men in the yard also saw those women, and most of them could not help but focus their eyes on one of the women. If those women were all beauties, then the woman who caught their attention, It's even better.
Qi's unique white clothes, her long black hair hanging on her shoulders, her beautiful eyes and thin lips while chatting and laughing with other women, make people unable to take their eyes away.
It wasn't until those women left that many men came back to their senses.
"Who was that woman just now?"
"I don't know either!"
"That's the Luan family's daughter, Luan Gudong!"
Amidst the doubtful inquiries of many men, a voice suddenly came out and told the woman's name. At this time, many men suddenly realized that the woman was the famous beauty Luan.
Thinking of this, many men felt a little disappointed. After all, this was the Tian Mansion, and the Luan family brought Luan Gudong here, probably for a marriage.
"I heard that the second son Tian Sui has also chosen a good match, and it turns out it is this beauty Luan!"
"It should be her!"
The sons of the gentry clan who can stand in the courtyard of Tian Mansion are, without exception, the sons of a powerful person. They are placed in high hopes by their clansmen. If they are placed elsewhere, no one dares to offend them. But in Tian Mansion, they will not Dare to make mistakes.
After seeing that beautiful woman Luan, many disciples from famous families had thoughts in their hearts. However, as the word "Tian Mansion" appeared in their minds, they gave up after shuddering.
Tian Mansion is not something they can offend.
In the backyard.
Brothers Tian Cong and Tian Sui were chatting with some gentry children. Among them were acquaintance Chen Xu, as well as members of the Chu clan who happened to be in Linzi, including Xiong Yuan, Wei Yue, Qu Rong and other children.
As for why these aristocratic children of the Chu State are here, the reason is also related to the death of the King of Chu. Now the Chu State is in chaos, and even the King and Queen of Chu will be killed. Many nobles are worried that it will be difficult to survive alone in the chaotic situation of the Chu State. One day, the Li Yuan clan was wiped out again, so some of the young people in the clan left Chu State a long time ago and came to live in Linzi, a prosperous Qi State.
During the conversation, as Luan Gudong and other gentry women approached, everyone stood up one after another when they saw this.
And Tian Sui, who had been in the camp all year round and controlled Qi Wushu, saw Luan Gudong, and for the first time, his handsome face became restrained.
"Miss Luan!"
Tian Sui saw his brother Tian Cong kicking him, and then he came back to his senses. He quickly raised his hand in embarrassment and saluted Luan Gudong.
This scene made Chen Xu, Tian Sui's friend, burst out laughing. His friend, who had never changed his expression when looking at the romantic past, was actually so embarrassed. He couldn't control it anymore and took advantage of this opportunity to make a joke.
"Junzi Tian!"
When Luan Gudong saw Tian Sui, his pretty face couldn't help but blush, and he returned the favor to Tian Sui very appropriately.
After the ceremony was over, Tian Cong looked at his younger brother, standing there at a loss, not knowing what to say, and his face darkened. Was he like this when he went to Linzi Restaurant to have fun?
Thinking of this, Tian Cong touched Tian Sui with his elbow again.
"There are so many people in the mansion at this time. I think Miss Luan and the others must be a little bored in the mansion. Why don't we take Miss Luan for a walk! Find a quiet place to rest, and call my little sister and Miss Mi Su by the way."
Tian Cong raised his hand to salute Luan Gudong. Looking at his sister-in-law who had not yet married, he sighed. His brother had never seen Tian Sui so stupid since he was a child.
"Yes, yes! Please!"
When Tian Sui saw Luan Gudong return the favor to his brother, he finally came to his senses and quickly motioned for him to take them to a place to rest.
Saw this scene.
Tian Cong and Chen Xu shook their heads helplessly, then ignored Tian Sui's departure and continued to talk.
Not long after, Tian Sui was seen running from here to there with a smile on his face, obviously looking for Tian Feiyan. Seeing this, Tian Cong and Chen Xu ignored him, but what was surprising was that, Not long after Tian Sui passed by, he suddenly saw a woman who had just been with Luan Meiren, holding a roll of bamboo slips and running towards the front yard, seemingly in a hurry.
Tian Cong and Chen Xu were a little confused when they saw this, but they didn't think much about it. This was the Tian Mansion and nothing serious could happen.
After a while, under Tian Cong's gaze, he saw Tian Sui coming with a reluctant little sister and Mi Su, followed by the little sister's maids and servants.
Seeing Mi Su, a soft color appeared on Tian Cong's face and he stood up slowly.
Mi Su was his fiancée. She originally planned to wait for her father to come back before solemnly hosting a banquet to go to Chu State to welcome Mi Su to Tian Mansion. Unexpectedly, the Chu State was in turmoil, so Mi Su followed her elders' instructions and followed her brother. Qu Rong came to Linzi together and came to the mansion early today. Under the leadership of his servant, he went to chat with his little sister.
With the appearance of Mi Shu and Tian Feiyan.
Xiong Yuan was fine, but Wei Yue and other gentry children were full of surprise when they saw Mi Shu. They didn't expect that Tian Cong's wife Mi Shu was also a great beauty. Although she was not as eye-catching as Luan Gudong, her behavior was... It can also captivate people's hearts.
Think of this.
Everyone's eyes turned to another woman, she must be...
When they saw Tian Feiyan, not to mention the gentry disciples from Weiyue, Xiong Yuan and Qu Rong were all stunned on the spot. After seeing the beauty, they could no longer look away.
"Brother!"
"Brother!!"
Tian Feiyan saluted Tian Cong, and Mi Shu also saluted Qu Rong. Mi Shu saw her brother looking directly at Feiyan, and was not surprised. When she saw Tian Feiyan just now, she was shocked. As a heavenly being, she couldn't believe that there was such a beauty in the world. She already thought of herself as a beauty, but in front of Tian Feiyan, as a woman, Mi Su found it difficult to compare.
Looking at her brother's appearance, Mi Shu can be sure that if her brother had met Tian Feiyan earlier, he would probably have no intention of going to restaurants or other places during this period, but would shamelessly keep visiting Tian's house. .
"Ah, little sister!"
Qu Rong didn't know how long it took before he came back to his senses. Looking at the dissatisfied little girl in front of him, he smiled apologetically. He also noticed his rudeness and stood up quickly.
Looking at the little sister's appearance, Qu Rong wanted to say something. So, she was Tian Feiyan? What a beautiful person~! Even more beautiful than Xiaomei and Luan Gudong.
Qu Rong secretly glanced at the woman beside him, looking at the woman's white profile with a dazed look in his eyes.
Mi Shu watched her brother look at her twice, and then couldn't help but look at Feiyan aside. She was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry. She had expected this scene just now, so before she came here, she secretly looked at Feiyan. , she said many nice things to her brother, but she never thought that her brother would really ignore her.
"Where are the people?"
Tian Feiyan felt the eyes of others and ignored it. Instead, he glanced around and did not find Brother Zhong's fiancée. Thinking of this, Tian Feiyan looked at Brother Zhong Tian Sui with some doubts.
Didn't you tell her to come over and stay with her? Where are people?
The front yard and the middle yard are large and winding, but apart from the rooms, the backyard is the only yard.
Sudden.
Tian Feiyan thought of the study, his pupils shrank, and a look of panic appeared on his pretty face!
"If the mansion is too noisy, I will take them to your study!"
Tian Sui smiled and said to his younger sister, explaining the reason.
However, as Tian Sui's words fell, Tian Feiyan's expression changed and he looked panicked. He hurriedly walked towards the study without paying attention to everyone.
Tian Sui didn't know why, but when he saw Tian Feiyan's appearance, he realized that he seemed to have done something wrong, and looked at his brother Tian Cong.
In the study room.
As Tian Feiyan's boudoir, in the past, without Tian Feiyan's words, the maids and servants would not dare to come to the study without permission. Since Tian Ding and Tian Cong had to go to court every day and were busy with affairs, they would not come at all. to the backyard den.
Therefore, this small study room in the backyard is truly a small world that belongs to Tian Feiyan alone.
Likewise, after last night, when he learned that his father was back, Tian Feiyan put down the bamboo slips and hurriedly left the study. He stayed with his father and brother in the study in the middle courtyard, pouring them tea.
As a result, Tian Feiyan didn't expect that Brother Zhong would actually bring others to her study today.
When Tian Feiyan came to the study, he just entered and saw women putting down their bamboo slips in panic. They stood there a little embarrassed and looked a little guilty.
"Has anyone ever said that you are not allowed to touch other people's things in other people's houses?"
Tian Feiyan said softly, with an unprecedented anger in his beautiful eyes. This look really shocked the other women. Although they used to be cared for by their clansmen in the family, this is the Tian Mansion.
What's more, it was their fault that they took Tian Feiyan's bamboo slips without permission.
"Where is this bamboo slip placed on the wooden table?"
Tian Feiyan stepped forward and came to the wooden table. When he saw that the bamboo slips on the wooden table were really gone, his face changed drastically and he looked at these women in panic.
"Just now Gui Hanzi said that I wanted to take it to show to the king!"
Luan Gudong also looked at Tian Feiyan with a guilty conscience at this moment. When she first saw Tian Feiyan, she was shocked by Tian Feiyan's beautiful eyes. Now that she saw Tian Feiyan's angry look, Luan Gudong came back to his senses. , I can only bite the bullet and explain.
It seems that Luan Gudong also knew what he had done, which was really disrespectful and would definitely damage his reputation if word spread about it.
But when they came to the study room and saw the bamboo slips lying on the wooden table, they inadvertently saw the contents and were quickly attracted. Unlike other women, she and Gui Hanzi were not only attracted by the story. , and even noticed the word "scientific examination" in the story.
They knew that it was a system that they had never seen before and had never appeared before. Out of curiosity, they couldn't help but look at other bamboo slips, and the more they looked at it, the more fascinated they became.
As for the bamboo slips placed on the wooden table at the beginning.
As a princess, Gui Hanzi said that her elders had never mentioned this matter, and her father seemed to have never mentioned it, so she decided to show it to her father no matter what.
"Gui Hanzi!"
When Tian Feiyan heard this name, the person who was the same age but particularly annoying to her immediately came to mind.
Thinking that the bamboo slips had been given to King Qi by Gui Hanzi, and that the matter in the study would not be concealed in the future, Tian Feiyan thought for a while, then turned to his servants to take these women away.
King's Palace of Qi.
A carriage hurriedly drove to the palace gate, followed by a dozen guards on war horses.
Just as the carriage stopped, a beautiful woman was seen stepping out of the carriage. What was surprising was that when the guards at the palace gate saw the woman, they did not dare to stop her and directly allowed the woman to enter the palace.
The backyard of the palace.
King Jian of Qi and Concubine Li were walking and talking, while Prime Minister Qi Housheng and Minister Yu Cang were accompanying them.
The two of them naturally learned the news of Tian Ding's return to Qi. They also knew that many nobles visited Tian Ding's mansion today to congratulate Tian Ding on clearing the suspicion. King Qin Yingzheng did not do anything to Tian Ding.
"Your Majesty, today is different from the past. The Chu State is in such chaos. We, the Qi State, should not have too many interactions. No one knows how long this King of Chu can live."
Hou Sheng, who was dressed as the Prime Minister of Qi State, looked at the scenery outside and softly admonished the King of Qi.
"Yes, Your Majesty, at that time King Huai of Chu betrayed his trust, and then all the countries attacked Qi, and King Qi..."
Yu Cang also followed Hou Sheng and echoed that the two of them came today because many nobles and scholars from the Chu State were in Linzi recently. Many of them paid homage to the King of Qi and wanted to persuade the King of Qi to form an alliance with the Chu State, so the two of them were former Come and warn King Qi to be careful of Chu.
Chu State wanted to form an alliance with Qi State because of the turmoil and instability, and was afraid of Qin State. It was not that they really wanted to form an alliance.
But before Yu Cang finished speaking, he saw several maids hurriedly approaching from a distance, with the princess Gui Hanzi behind them.
See this.
Not only Yu Cang and Hou Sheng were puzzled, but Concubine Li and King Qi were also puzzled. Tianding was particularly lively today. It was inconvenient for King Qi to go there. Many princes and princesses were going there, and Gui Hanzi was no exception. Normally, Gui Hanzi should be at Tian Ding's mansion at the moment. How did she get to the palace?
Could it be? Being bullied?
Gui Hanzi hurriedly came to King Qi amidst the doubtful looks of several people.
"Hanzi pays his respects to his father and Princess Li! He pays his respects to Xiangbang and Lord Yu!"
Gui Hanzi said politely with a well-behaved look on her face, coupled with her exquisitely dressed appearance, and her charming cheeks above her uniform, it was particularly lovable.
"Isn't Hanzi at the clan brother's mansion? Why did he come back so suddenly?"
Qi Wangjian nodded and asked softly.
Looking at his beloved daughter, King Jian of Qi also thought about whether to find a marriage for Hanzi. Previously, he considered Dan, the Duke of Yan, and Qu, Jing, and Zhao of Chu, but now Yan and Ji were attacked by Qin. The city and Chu State were too turbulent, so this matter has been delayed.
"Father, please look at this!"
Gui Hanzi did not rush, but directly handed the bamboo slip in her hand to her father.
Wang Jian of Qi was a little confused, and so was Concubine Li. Concubine Li stepped forward, took the bamboo slip and handed it to Wang Jian of Qi. After taking a look at Gui Hanzi, she turned to look with Wang Jian of Qi.
As she watched, her expression was a little puzzled at first, but then she found it a little interesting. But for some reason, after seeing something, Li Fei's face suddenly became surprised, and Qi Wangjian was so excited that his hands trembled.
This made Hou Sheng and Yu Cang look at each other with confusion.
And in the eyes of the two of them, Qi Wangjian looked at Gui Hanzi with excitement after reading the bamboo slips.
"Where did you get this thing? Who made this book?"
When Qi Wangjian spoke, his tone couldn't help but tremble slightly.
I can't remember how long it had been since King Qi Jian was so excited.
Concubine Li looked at King Qi Jian's appearance and did not feel strange. Over the years, King Qi had been secretly recruiting talents and recruiting talents everywhere. Although she did not know who wrote the bamboo slips in front of her, whether the so-called plan could work, but Just that idea alone is enough to show that he has an astonishing talent.
And isn’t this the virtuous minister that King Jian of Qi sought so hard to govern the world? A powerful minister!
"Father, this book was found at the clan uncle's residence!"
When Gui Hanzi saw that her father had never seen it before, she breathed a sigh of relief and was glad that she had brought it over to show her father.
"Brother's mansion?"
When Wang Jian of Qi heard what Gui Hanzi said, he looked at Concubine Li in confusion. He didn't understand why Tian Ding had never heard Tian Ding say anything to him since there was such a talented person in Tian Ding.
Later, when he heard Gui Hanzi tell what happened, Qi Wangjian came back to his senses.
"Come here! Prepare the carriage!"
Qi Wangjian looked at the bamboo slips in his hands, and finally couldn't help it and called his attendants.
Although there is only one scroll of bamboo slips to talk about, it is enough to get a glimpse of the talent and learning of the person who wrote it. The last time that Qi Wangjian was amazed was the learning of Han Feizi.
King Jian of Qi had a vague hunch that as long as he could find this person, Qi would definitely see hope of becoming stronger in the future.
"Your Majesty, what happened?"
At this time, Qi Prime Minister Hou Sheng and Yu Cang raised their hands to look at Qi Wangjian and asked.
Wang Jian of Qi did not answer Hou Sheng, but directly handed the bamboo slips to Hou Sheng and gave them to Hou Sheng. Neither Li Fei nor Gui Hanzi felt that anything was wrong. In their eyes, compared to Tian Ding, Hou Sheng was not only a As the prime minister of the country, he is also more kind to people.
"What a talent!"
After Hou Sheng and Yu Cang read the bamboo slips, they were not surprised. Like Qi Wang Jian just now, their hands started to tremble.
They didn't expect that such a theory could be found outside Jixia Academy and among hundreds of schools of thought. They couldn't figure out who could write down the strategy of governing the country. In a vivid story.
"Such a great talent, Your Majesty, we should go see him quickly!!!"
Hou Sheng put away the bamboo slips and said anxiously.
Then he handed the bamboo slips to a eunuch behind Wang Jian of Qi. The moment he looked at the eunuch, Hou Sheng's eyes changed instantly, and the eunuch's eyes also moved, as if to express something.
Watching the eunuch taking the bamboo slips and seeing Qi Wangjian in front of him in a hurry, he turned and walked towards the outside of the palace. Hou Sheng felt a little relieved. As long as Qi Wangjian left, the bamboo slips would be restored with the character Qin before sunset. Copy it and send it out of the palace.
Hou Sheng has been secretly helping Qin all this time.
At the beginning, Han Feizi created many theories that Chu, Zhao, Wei, and Yan all asked for but could not get. However, King Yingzheng of Qin had them. Among them, he wanted to take credit for Hou Sheng's help. This is why Ying Zheng privately promised Hou Sheng A big commitment.
at the moment.
Thinking of the contents of the bamboo slip just now, Hou Sheng saw Qi Wangjian leaving and turned to look at Yu Cang. Both of them had serious eyes.
No matter what, the person who wrote this bamboo slip must be found immediately.
If this person cannot become theirs, or goes to Qin privately, even with Tian Ding's protection, they will find an opportunity to make the person who wrote this bamboo slip become a dead person no matter what.
The imperial examination may not appear, but Ying Zheng must know that Qi has a very, very rare talent, and countless people in Qin and Qi are frantically looking for it.
(End of chapter)
