Chapter 148: A Sea of Literature and Ink
The night breeze was cool. She opened the window and could smell the fresh scent coming from the bamboo forest in the backyard.
If it is coupled with the washing of a rainy night, it will surely be refreshing.
Yun Juan turned sideways and looked at the moonlight outside the window with a dazed look.
Probably, the moonlight in Yuan Dynasty is similar to this.
Perhaps Aong was also admiring the moon, wondering how his little girl was doing in Nanzhao.
She is always calm and self-possessed.
But when she saw that the flower cup was motionless, she was also frightened.
Then for a moment she felt it was impossible, but on the other hand, she let it go. Finally, it was not her turn to take care of Nanzhao's affairs.
Maybe she could go back to Yuan and be with her family.
But when that little light came on, Yun Zhuan pulled himself back into his thoughts and put his heart back in his stomach.
Nothing happens that she doesn't expect.
How could the Taifu of Nanzhao mistakenly recognize the princess of the dynasty?
She should keep her heart at peace.
Currently, Yun Ju'an has two things to do: to prepare the eagle and to hold a banquet.
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The next morning, after Yun Jianan woke up, he secretly got on the carriage with Duhuo and Su Nan, and the affairs in Qingzhou were temporarily handed over to Yu Qing and Wen Ting.
When it comes to cooking a hawk, as long as it is cooked in the end, it doesn't matter who does it.
It would take her quite some time to get to the banquet where Bai Ye was.
As the name suggests, a banquet of gathering of outstanding people will gather together to give eloquent speeches and debate with scholars in an endless stream.
Bai Ye has always been a guest of honor at such occasions.
Yun Zhuan hadn't seen Bai Ye for some time and wondered how she was doing.
The gathering banquet is usually held in a place where the three countries do not interfere with each other.
That place is called Wenshan, and its full name is Wenshan Mohai. It is not under the jurisdiction of any country. Because the gathering banquet is held in this place, it is often like a martial arts debate, and will attract many scholars to go.
Apart from the imperial examination, this is the only place that can prove the ability of their scholars.
Although this place was not under the control of the Yuan Dynasty, it was bought by a large family of Nanzhao.
The surname of the big family is Wanqi.
Yun Zhuan remembered Wanqi, who was an important official of Nanzhao. However, it was unimaginable that her family actually held official power in Wenshan.
Wanqi is just a surname, her full name is Wanqi Rang.
I heard that she had a daughter who was arranged by her to live in Wenshan Mohai. She was an elegant, handsome and beautiful woman that all the men in Nanzhao wanted to marry.
It's hard to believe that so many words can be used to describe one person.
Halfway through the journey, Yun Zhuan felt that the road was too quiet.
She was somewhat unable to tell what was waiting for her next.
The cat's secret order arrived a little too late, should we just let her get away this time?
"sough--"
Duhuo and Su Nan were driving the carriage in front and had just entered the forest.
Then I heard a lot of people standing up and stepping on the leaves and branches, and murderous intent enveloped the entire forest.
Who sent them this time?
The people from last time haven’t been identified yet, and now a new group of people has been assigned to her.
Could it be from Northern Chu?
Yun Zhuan rested his chin on his hand, thinking about something in the carriage.
Ever since she was recognized as the master by the Moon Guards, except for the Moon Guards who were assigned to do tasks, almost all the others have been protecting her closely.
Therefore, if only Duhuo and Su Nan were driving, there would not be any danger at all.
"Is it over?" Yun Zhuan took a sip of tea. The aroma of tea was lingering, and he felt leisurely and relaxed.
Duhuo whispered, "It's over. Please sit still."
Yun Zhuan leaned on the couch, feeling drowsy. If she had not been going to attend the banquet, she would have definitely captured him alive, which would have been a good opportunity to revamp the laws of Nanzhao.
Watching the carriage, plain on the outside but gorgeous on the inside, speeding by.
The man in black hiding in the forest gnashed his teeth and said, "Let's go back and explain the reason to the master first. She has already subdued the Moon Guard! We brothers are no match for her!"
The men in black beside them also responded.
They had clearly received intelligence that three people were traveling together, so they took the risk and went towards them with a group of men in black.
Now it seems that even if there are only two guards, the other two can still stand on their own.
In this case, my master's chances of winning are very slim.
No one knows what the queen of Nanzhao is thinking. Even though she is his niece, she is still the enemy of the imperial power. How can he allow her to run rampant in Nanzhao? Does this queen want to rebel?
The men in black gritted their teeth, gave an order, and then disappeared.
After walking for three days and two nights, the group finally arrived at Wenshan Mohai.
"Zhu An."
Bai Ye seemed to have planted someone beside her. Yun Zhuan couldn't help but complain in her heart, but she still obediently let him help her down from the carriage:
"Mr. Bai."
Bai Ye nodded and introduced him to the people around him: "I am a playful person, please don't mind."
Yun Zhuan touched his nose and felt a little disappointed. It seemed that what the teacher said was right.
Does it mean that she is able to participate in this world of literature and ink with the help of Bai Ye?
"Why did Mr. Bai bring a new person to the banquet this time? She's so pretty, isn't she just a pretty face?"
"A vase? Mr. Bai is so strict, how could his apprentice be a vase?"
"That's right, Mr. Bai is the Emperor's teacher, you can't say such nonsense."
"Who knows, maybe this woman is the empress of some small country..."
Yun Zhuan didn't care about these noises, but she clearly heard one sentence that made her particularly interested.
"Heh, this old man Bai Ye, is he bringing the new god to preach the truth?"
Yun Yu'an saw that Bai Ye was getting farther away from him, so he quickly followed him and grabbed the corner of his coat.
Bai Ye tilted his head and glanced at her:
"Why, are you scared?"
Yun Zhuan said nothing and followed Bai Ye obediently into the courtyard in the mountains.
Many people have been waiting here for a long time.
Some are in their prime, handsome and vigorous, while others are already in their twilight years, with a natural and graceful demeanor.
As soon as he walked in, Yun Yu'an smelled the scent of Artemisia selengensis, which was probably the fragrance of books.
Many people greeted Bai Ye, and Bai Ye also pulled her out to introduce her to others one by one.
Some hidden scholar from the Yuan Kingdom, some master from Biansha, some wise man, or some prestigious president of a college in Beichu.
For example, there are students who have easily won the first or third place in the imperial examination, or have written amazing articles.
There are also some literati who have been in the world for many years and have a sense of experience.
After the pleasantries, it is time to discuss world affairs and current political affairs.
The world is divided and united, and that is why Yun Ju'an has come here.
Even though Bai Ye was sitting in a wheelchair, Yun Zhuan still straightened his back and sat down beside him.
Bai Ye had the confident smile that Yun Ju'an was familiar with on his face again. Seeing Yun Ju'an looking at him, he thought she was nervous, so he gently touched her head, as if he wanted to help her sort out her thoughts and gain some wisdom:
"Don't be afraid, my inferior disciple. Just watch me spray five with one blow."
(End of this chapter)