Inside the elegant room.
Xu Qingnian looked at Mu Nanliu.
And Mu Nanliu’s gaze also fell on Xu Qingnian.
There was just something odd about the two of them looking at each other.
Xu Qingnian was surprised, but it could be interpreted as the surprise of seeing a stunning beauty.
On the other hand, Mu Nanliu’s gaze was one of confusion.
Because for some reason, she felt as if she had déjà vu with Xu Qingnian somewhere.
And the more she looked, the more familiar she looked.
But the mere appearance was completely the first time she had seen it.
The two of them looked at each other.
It led to Mu Nanping’s curiosity.
For Xu Qingnian and Li Xin’s expressions, Mu Nanping had already expected that his own sister was indeed the most beautiful woman on earth, but unfortunately growing up together, she was just average in his eyes, right?
But his own sister would never look at a man like that.
It was hard to believe that his sister had fallen for Xu Qingnian?
This is a good thing.
Xu Qingnian was now a Confucian eighth-ranked man with a promising future, and he was young and handsome, able to write and fight, so he was worthy of his sister.
The only thing is that his status is a bit poor, but it doesn’t matter, when Xu Qingnian joins the court in the future, he will still be able to take the sixth rank.
But what if Xu Qingnian wanted to rely on his father’s family?
If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be a disappointment to my sister?
No, no, I can’t be too happy yet. I have to see if Xu Qingnian is true to my sister.
Mu Nanping was a bit over-meditated, just the two of them looking at each other and then a*sociating so many things.
But in reality, as a scholar, Mu Nanping naturally respects readers, especially those who are truly talented, and so does his father.
Naturally, he had an innate affinity for Xu Qingnian.
Furthermore his own sister had indeed reached the time to talk about marriage, so it was not too much to think about it, just a little bad to think too much about it.
“Cough cough.”
Mu Nanping coughed lightly.
At that moment, the three of them all came back to their senses, and Xu Qingnian also withdrew her gaze, and on the surface, the wind was calm and the clouds were quiet.
But inside, Xu Qingnian was a little numb.
This world is so small.
Yesterday, they entered a dream, and today they met.
Fortunately, I did not use my own appearance, otherwise, today would be the scene of social death.
But why does this Youngping County princess keep looking at me? And her eyes are so strange?
Could she have sensed something?
Xu Qingnian was a little panicked.
After all, she had actually seen the county princess’s entire body, and if this was known by Mu Nanping or the county king of Yongping, then she could wait for her death.
In the ancient times, innocence was more important than anything else, especially after Zhu Sheng, women regarded chastity as their life, and when they came across women from extreme families, I would feel that you were slighting me if you took one more look at me.
If you touch my bottom?
Either you marry me or I kill myself, one of two choices.
Of course if you’re ugly, it’s suicide.
So it’s impossible not to panic.
Now I can only be thankful that I was too resourceful and didn’t reveal my true face, otherwise I would really be dead this time.
“Lord Yongping, you can’t make deep friends.”
In just a moment, a thought surfaced in Xu Qingnian’s mind.
The other party definitely did not know her, but the look in her eyes just now was very odd.
The others didn’t know why, but Xu Qingnian knew the reason.
The temperament.
The way she spoke.
It was not difficult to change one’s appearance, but it was difficult to change one’s temperament, the way one spoke and behaved.
If they were found out that day, it would be a big trouble.
“Brother Xu, Brother Li, this is your sister, Mu Nan Lime.”
Mu Nanping had a smile on his face as he introduced his sister to Xu Qingnian.
Just before the two of them could reply.
Mu Nan Lime’s gaze once again landed on Xu Qingnian.
“Have we met before?”
Mu Nanliu gazed at Xu Qingnian, her gaze filled with doubt as she spoke directly, interrupting her brother’s conversation.
“No.”
Xu Qingnian shook her head straight away, answering no without hesitation.
“Why did you answer so decisively?”
Mu Nan Lime looked at Xu Qingnian, her beautiful eyes faintly staring, somewhat questioning.
“Your Highness is of heavenly beauty and is the most beautiful woman on earth. If a normal person sees her once, he or she will probably never forget it.
Xu Qingnian half-exaggerated, half-explained.
Anyway, it means that he has never seen it before.
If you can’t produce any evidence, I, Xu Qingnian, am still a decent gentleman.
“Seriously?”
Mu Nanliu was still a little unconvinced, because she always felt that she had seen Xu Qingnian somewhere.
But where exactly, she couldn’t remember.
There was a familiar feeling.
Not the particularly familiar kind, but it just felt like she had seen it before, and the feeling was very strong.
“Naturally when it’s true.”
Xu Qingnian’s words were also dripping with water, you look so good, ordinary people seeing it would only be unable to forget it for the rest of their lives.
Just like the Li Xin beside him.
So this answer made sense.
“It seems that brother Xu and your sister have a destiny, this sister of mine, although she is usually a bit capricious, she will never say anything more to other men on a regular basis, this is destiny.”
“Come, a toast to destiny.”
Mu Nanping opened his mouth, his face was joyful, this is not false, while raising his cup.
Xu Qingnian and Li Xin also raised their cups, Mu Nanliu still looked at Xu Qingnian, but his own brother was there, the face that should be given will still be given.
The four of them raised their cups, and after a shallow taste, they put down their gla*ses.
“Brother Xu, now that the House Examination is over, without any surprises, you should come first.”
“What does Brother Xu plan to do next?”
Mu Nanping asked.
“I don’t know for now, I should go home and read more, and wait until next year to catch the exam in the capital, and try not to fail, lest I make a fool of myself.”
Xu Qingnian laughed.
This was also his plan for the time being, the first place in the government test should not be wrong, where was the reason why a superb essay did not take the first place.
After the first place in the government exam, he would go home and rest for a while, plant flowers, raise a dog, read a book on weekdays, and disappear for a while first.
Let your reputation cool down a bit, otherwise you will definitely make enemies if you continue like this.
It’s not a bad thing to keep a low profile.
Of course this is all still forced by Cheng Lidong, who has to watch out for himself every now and then, like a time bomb, who knows when it will blow up.
“Brother Xu is really calm and steady, with such a reputation, yet he is willing to sink his heart into his studies, he is really a model for us readers, my humble brother admires him.”
Mu Nanping sighed with emotion, just because Xu Qingnian was indeed overly calm, first in the government exams, Confucian into the eighth grade, a thousand ancient famous words in the front, and a superb essay in the back.
Any one of these things could make an ordinary scholar think about it for the rest of his life, yet Xu Qingnian was willing to go back to his hometown to study in peace.
He couldn’t help but admire this kind of temperament.
But admiration aside, there were still some things that Mu Nanping had to say.
“But I heard that the court had sent someone over yesterday to hand over the most outstanding article, and if nothing else, His Majesty will be very pleased with it.”
“And the two great scholars who came to hand it over, as well as the three state princes afterwards, all seem to have a favourable opinion of Brother Xu.”
“If Brother Xu wants to go official in the future, he should operate carefully from now on, and not act randomly ah.”
Mu Nanping spoke out, and his words seemed to be saying something, but in fact, they were secretly pointing out.
“Oh, how a method of operation? My brother will have to ask for some advice.”
Xu Qingnian was completely bewildered about the situation and changes at the imperial court, apart from the general development of the country, the disputes between the parties, the civil and military, including the interests, Xu Qingnian had no idea at all.
Now the appearance of Yongping Shizi can indeed let himself know some information in advance.
“My humble brother is only casually mentioning it, and it is somewhat unaffordable to ask for advice.”
“But I can say a few things about this dynasty for my elder brother.”
Mu Nanping laughed lightly, while picking up a piece of dish and said.
“I still have one more dish to serve, and I am a little short of enjoyment, can Brother Li help to go and hurry things up a bit?”
Mu Nanping smiled and looked at Li Xin.
Talking about matters in the dynasty was definitely not something that could be spoken about indiscriminately, especially in front of outsiders.
He wanted to draw Xu Qingnian in, so he could talk about it, but he wouldn’t say it all.
Therefore Xu Qingnian could not be considered an outsider, but although Li Xin was the son of the prefect and could see that the other party wanted to flatter him, it did not mean that he was trustworthy.
Although he is the son of the emperor, so if he says something about the court, even if it gets out, it won’t matter.
But at his level, sometimes you still have to be careful what you say, otherwise if you really want to get into trouble, take such things as the reason, you yourself will be suffocating in your heart.
“Good, Shi Zi wait a moment, I will go to urge.”
Li Xin nodded, he understood the other party’s meaning, and immediately got up to leave.
Xu Qingnian took a sip of wine.
The circle of the powerful and noble was so ruthless sometimes.
When you are needed, they call out to you as Brother Li, and then when you are not needed, they will dismiss you with a casual remark.
Xu Qingnian could see this point clearly, and he knew it well.
There is nothing comfortable or uncomfortable, this is the reality.
After Li Xin left.
Mu Nanping’s voice rang out.
“Brother Xu, since His Majesty has ascended to the throne, Great Wei has a hundred things to do and it is the right time to use people.”
“Brother Xu is high-minded, proud but not dazzling, and it is a good thing that he can still sink his heart into his studies, but the situation is turbulent, if he joins the capital at this time and shares His Majesty’s worries, his future is unlimited.”
“Nowadays, several lords in the imperial court need each other’s talents more than ever, and brother Xu is so talented that he is only afraid that he has already been targeted by them, not that I am pulling for anyone.”
“I’m just talking about some of the affairs in the court, so that Brother Xu can have time to think about it.”
Mu Nanping got to the point.
Xu Qingnian also put down his wine gla*s and listened carefully.
There was just one thing that was hard to bear.
Every now and then, Mu Nan Lime cast a glance, making Xu Qingnian a little stressed.
“Please also ask Xiandi to solve the confusion.”
Xu Qingnian said.
Mu Nanping poured a gla*s of wine for Xu Qingnian, and then continued.
“With the Duke of Zhen Guo leading the way, they all advocate for a renewed northern expedition, and the military generals’ intentions are clean and clear.”
“Led by Chancellor Chen Zhengru, they all advocate the education of the world, the idea of a gentleman, and the establishment of the state, and oppose the re-emergence of the Northern Expedition.”
“The Dongming Society, led by Gu Yan Gu Shiqing, is complementary to the state and advises the government, controls the Sovereign’s Office and the Ministry of the Household, and only targets the Great Wei royal family as well as taxation.”
“Lastly, there is Li Yanlong, who advocates rest and recuperation and restoration of the economy and money, Li Shang Shu, but his position is a bit awkward, after all, the Dongming Society controls the Ministry of the Household, so it is difficult to carry out many things.”
“This is the situation in the court today.”
Mu Nanping patiently explained.
And after Xu Qingnian heard this, she instantly understood.
It was also at that moment.
Mu Nan lei’s voice rang out.
“I seem to remember something, you and I have definitely met once.”
The voice rang out.
Xu Qingnian, whose mind was filled with matters of the imperial court, suddenly went a little blank.
”Big sister, we’re talking about matters of state.
Why are you still thinking about this matter?
Also, you can think of this too?
I don’t believe it!
