A crane flies above the clouds in the clear sky, and it brings poetry to the blue sky

Zhao Li: "..."

Was he humiliated in front of him?

Rather than being angry, he was more confused.

The top scholar... when did he have a relationship with Xu Yanmiao? I have never heard of it! Moreover, many colleagues were in a trance in one place. What kind of "situation" is this? Even if the top scholar wanted to help Xu Yanmiao, he would not use such a lie that could be exposed immediately, right?

As a result, when everyone arrived at the place, they saw that there were indeed a group of Beijing officials sitting or standing there. There was no big event organized, and they just sat there.

Some people were curious: "You sit here just to... be in a trance?"

Some people's eyes drifted and they began to make up stories: "On weekdays, going to court, being on duty, and handling official business require a lot of energy and effort. When you take a break, you can sit quietly on the ground and not have any distracting thoughts, so you can nourish your mind."

Is it really possible?

The scholars were stunned.

No official in the capital spoke out to refute this statement.

The cousin of the Marquis of Hongyang was also stunned. He began to wonder if he had left the circle of the capital at some point - such a large-scale habit, how come he didn't know before? Even his cousin didn't mention it to him.

So he smiled awkwardly: "So that's the case, then I disturbed Xu Lang's sitting quietly just now." Before

Xu Yanmiao had time to deny it, one of the officials in the capital who was impulsive and spoke without thinking had already blurted out: "It was a little disturbing."

His companion pinched him, and he quickly added: "But ignorance is not a crime, Xu Lang probably didn't tell you about this, don't blame Zhao Langjun. Besides, the whole Taoyuan belongs to you, how can you say that the guests are enclosing the land." -

But the guests were sitting there quietly, and you insisted on squeezing over to study, so there is no such thing.

Zhao Li's smile became more awkward, and he laughed awkwardly: "In this way, I won't disturb you."

*

In the corner.

Zhao Li met with the people arranged by Liu Changshi.

——Liu Changshi was not reckless. He never showed his true self from beginning to end. Instead, he activated the hidden agents in the capital.

Zhao Li had a complicated expression on his face. He just said, "I feel that Xu Yanmiao is a little weird. It's better to change someone..."

"Absolutely not! Absolutely not, Mr. Zhao!" The person who took over interrupted him repeatedly: "No one else is as respected as Xu Yanmiao - look at that number one scholar, if you compare yourself with him, what's the use of winning? The palace examination is held every three years, and the number one scholar appears every three years, how can your talent be shown?"

Zhao Li calmed down and was somewhat convinced: "Okay. Then I'll think of another way." The

person who took over had an idea: "I think your plan is too childish - I heard that Xu Yanmiao didn't even pass the palace examination, and he became an official because he caught the right time. Why don't you find a way to force him to write a policy paper in public, and then criticize it to pieces..."

Zhao Li raised his eyebrows: "No need. I just want fame, not to force him to death and make him a complete villain."

The person who took over smiled and praised: "Mr. Zhao is kind-hearted..."

"Enough, enough. A kind-hearted person would never step on others as stepping stones. I'm just not that bad."

In essence, Zhao Li, who came from a military family, waved his hand and said, "You go first. I'll think about how I can cause trouble for Xu Yanmiao."

The person who took over brought these words to Liu Changshi and made a few sarcastic remarks, "Those who accomplish great things do not care about trivial matters. This person is indecisive and always looks back and forth. He still wants to stand out. If he were not the cousin of Marquis Hongyang, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to host this Spring Banquet."

Liu Changshi glanced at him and did not make too many comments. He just said, "Keep watching and find a way to take advantage of it."

The person who took over nodded.

He understood, and arranged some people to belittle Xu Yanmiao, and then Liu Changshi came forward to rescue Xu Yanmiao.

When a person is excluded, someone suddenly stands up to protect him. Standing beside him, how can he not take him down? !

Liu Changshi thought for a while: "Find a way to get the top scholar away."

Otherwise, the top scholar would also stand up to protect Xu Yanmiao, and this trick would not work.

*

Xu Yanmiao is "sitting in meditation".

Of course, he feels a little guilty, and feels like a husky mixed in with a wolf pack.

[Others are really relaxing, I'm just reading gossip, sin, sin. ]

The eyes of other Beijing officials drifted subtly, and they said nothing.

Yes, we are just relaxing - who can say that watching other people's excitement is not relaxing!

[Yoho! Cui Yi's private money was originally deposited in the money store, and the voucher she got back was hidden above the bed curtain. 】

【The most dangerous place is the safest place, wow, he has figured out the art of war! 】

Beijing officials: "!!!"

It was hidden here!

You really know how to hide! I've learned it!

Cui Yi's sworn friend rolled his eyes and began to think about how to scare his friend.

He must take action before others bring this matter to him! Hush money... At least treat him to a meal at the best restaurant in the capital!

【I can't believe it, the husband of Wanquan County Lord is so gambling, and the county lord doesn't want to divorce! 】

Beijing officials: "?"

Huh? There's this?

That's not right. They clearly remember that the guest of honor (the name of the county owner's husband) and the county owner were very affectionate. Not to mention taking a concubine, there was not even a maid with a bit of beauty in the family! He also drew eyebrows and put on makeup for the county owner every day! I heard that the rouge used by the county owner was mixed by him personally, which was most suitable for the county owner's skin.

[She actually asked Her Majesty the Queen what to do! ]

[Her Majesty the Queen actually gave a solution! ]

[Hiss - let the county owner open a casino, and everyone from the staff to the gamblers are the county owner's people! First, the guest of honor was allowed to win a few times, and then he was allowed to lose all the time. When the family had only three thousand taels left, the county lord took out the dowry, did not blame him, and simply told him to use it to fill the gap. For several years, the guest of honor did not know about this at all, and was always gentle and considerate to the county lord, and never gambled again. The county lord was left looking at the property in the bank and fell into deep thought. 】

【I was also thinking - with so much money, this man is actually not that necessary to keep, right? 】

The pupils of all the officials in Beijing were shaking, and they were horrified.

And they began to think desperately whether they had been plotted against by the lady.

After thinking about it, they could not figure it out, so they could only silently cast their eyes on Xu Yanmiao. They wanted Xu Yanmiao to talk about their own affairs, but they also thought that sometimes it was better to be ignorant.

[Ah! And——]

There was a sudden noise in the distance.

Xu Yanmiao raised his head curiously, and his voice naturally stopped.

Officials in Beijing: "..."

Who is it this time!

Xu Yanmiao glanced at his colleagues who were still sitting quietly around him, stood up quietly, and left as quietly as possible.

——A qualified spectator who really couldn't control himself when he heard the commotion.

I'll take a look! Just one look!

He didn't even notice the eager eyes of his colleagues behind him.

*

After he went there, Xu Yanmiao realized that there was nothing interesting. It was just a scroll painting made by the cousin of Marquis Hongyang.

- Judging from the time and occasion, he had either finished the painting before, or had completed most of it, and finished the rest at the banquet.

The others surrounded him, praising his painting skills.

"Sir, this empty moon and the frost crane are really outstanding. For hundreds of years, those who have painted cranes have to bow down in front of you."

"Beautiful! It's so beautiful!"

"Why is there a blank space here? Are you going to write a poem on it?"

Zhao Li quickly replied, "Not bad."

Those people cheered again, cheering that they were lucky to be able to see Mr. Zhao's poems.

Xu Yanmiao looked bored and was about to turn around and leave. Halfway to the side, he heard Zhao Li say, "I am not here to write a poem. I want everyone to meet a talented person - Xu Lang! What a coincidence! You are here, so I don't have to look for you."

Xu Yanmiao suddenly had an uncertain premonition and quickly began to think of countermeasures.

Sure enough, Zhao Li walked over, and his light eyes seemed to have confidence in his talent: "Xu Lang, you have become a minister at such a young age, so you must be very talented - can you please write a poem on my painting to add to its glory."

Xu Yanmiao said honestly, "I am not good at writing poems."

- Not only that, except for those who are interested in this, who in modern times would study how to write poems?

Zhao Li blinked his eyes and said with a smile: "Xu Lang is too modest. My master has read your poems and praised them highly."

As for whether it is true or not, doesn't it all depend on his mouth?

Beside him, even without looking at Zhao Li, Liu Changshi still showed a tacit smile on his face.

That fairy crane painting is indeed beautiful - it may even be a work of Zhao Li's extraordinary performance. Therefore, if Xu Yanmiao's poem is ordinary, it will be like a grease spot on a white coat, which is unbearable.

Most of the people present are young and arrogant. When the time comes, they will make a few sarcastic remarks and say a few words without thinking, then it will be his time to come out to rescue.

Or...

Liu Changshi raised his foot slightly.

Or go up to rescue now and win Xu Yanmiao's gratitude?

＊

Xu Yanmiao took a look at the "Fairy Crane Picture": "Do you have any requirements for the title of this poem?"

Zhao Li carefully made a request: "Can it be titled 'High and Clean'? It would be even better if you can describe the auspicious clouds around the crane."

Xu Yanmiao was stunned: "Auspicious clouds? Where are they?"

Zhao Li was also stunned: "Isn't it right here?" He also gestured with his hands to the clouds accompanying the crane on the rice paper.

Xu Yanmiao: "..."

[Ah this...]

[Should I say that this thing is actually the excretion of the bird when it flies in the air? ]

An official who loves cranes and followed him twisted his foot and sat on the ground with a thump, causing pain in his buttocks.

The people next to him rushed to help him, but he silently pushed them away, tears streaming down his face.

Xu Lang! Why did you let me know this!

Or you can tell me where my wife has cheated on me and what cruel things she has done to me.

[And...]

[Is this thing in the painting a heron?]

[I don't know if fairy cranes can poop while flying, but this one has its neck bent down while flying, so it must be a heron. The poop of a heron looks like auspicious clouds from a distance.]

Crane-loving official: "..."

How many times have I said this! Don't breathe heavily when you talk!

Xu Yanmiao turned around and saw him fall to the ground. He was shocked: "Do you need a doctor?"

"No need."

The official who loved cranes stood up firmly by pressing on the ground, and limped towards the "Fairy Crane Picture" angrily: "Write a poem! What poem? You still have the nerve to ask Xu Lang to write a poem!"

Zhao Li was stunned: "Why do you say that?"

The official who loved cranes was very angry: "Look, what you painted is a white crane!"

- Fairy cranes are usually white cranes.

The official who loved cranes shouted loudly: "White cranes are larger than herons! White cranes don't have crown feathers and breast feathers! White cranes' beaks and legs are never black - there has never been a fairy crane picture, so how can there be a poem for a fairy crane picture!"

One after another, eyes were cast on Zhao Li, and the atmosphere was terrifyingly dead and silent.

Zhao Li was silent for a moment, then he pulled down the picture of the crane, covered his face with his wide sleeves, and walked away quickly.

The official next to him whispered, "Why are you doing this..."

The official who loved the crane replied angrily, "What do you know! My beloved crane was almost dirty!"

The official next to him whispered even more, "Then, that person didn't say that the crane would definitely not..."

The official who loved the crane insisted on his last stubbornness, "Shut up! I won't listen! If he doesn't say it, it doesn't exist!"

[What doesn't exist? ]

A voice in his heart rang out, shocking the two men and making them sweat coldly.

When they looked up, they saw Xu Yanmiao looking at them curiously.

[Damn it, the system can't find the answer, what on earth are these two doing?]

A group of officials: "..."

Sorry, Xu Lang, we shouldn't treat you as a deaf person.

After reflecting on himself, the official who loved cranes poured the blame on Zhao Li who was leaving: "My favorite white crane was almost drawn by a man like Zhao Li - fortunately, he didn't, or my crane would have been ruined!"

The official next to him pretended to be a nitpicker: "But the one who wrote the "Crane Classic" didn't say that white cranes must not have the things you said. And Mr. Zhao just drew the fairy crane in his mind, so there's no need to be so picky."

The official who loved cranes was unhappy: "Where am I nitpicking, he just drew it wrong..."

The two of them left while arguing, and their pace was much faster than usual.

Behind them, Xu Lang showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

So that's it! No wonder the system didn't show it - they were just arguing and chatting, there's nothing worth digging into!

Come to think of it, he should thank that colleague for accidentally saving him.

Xu Yanmiao began to fall into deep thought.

[Since the other party likes white cranes, should we find a way to give him a white crane? But what's the reason? ]

In the distance, the crane-loving official turned his back to Xu Yanmiao and put on a mask of pain.

This crane...should he continue to raise it? He would be reluctant to abandon it, but if he continues to raise it, that "Xiangyun"...