Chapter 642 Sixty-Nine Five: First Meeting with "Guo Xian"

Xiangyang, the main hall in the front yard of the Prince of Wei's mansion.

Even though the maid asked them to sit down and wait, saying that the prince would be here soon, Guo Ning and Lin Zhong still looked extremely nervous.

Although Guo Ning had said lightly before that they could just go to the mansion to pay a visit to the Prince of Wei, when they really arrived, they were still very nervous, thinking about what to say to the Prince of Wei when they met him.

Lin Zhong was similar to Guo Ning, but more excited. He never expected that the Prince of Wei would really be willing to see them. You know, when they visited him, they were prepared to be rejected.

"Your Highness."

As the maid's voice sounded outside the hall, the two who heard the footsteps hurriedly tidied their clothes and stood straight. As a figure appeared outside the hall, they immediately bowed and saluted: "Meet the King of Wei."

As a result, they didn't expect that the maid who poured tea for them just now came in first. The maid came in first just to pour tea for Chen Mo first. Unexpectedly, she was embarrassed to see this scene. Her face turned red and she whispered: "Your Highness is behind."

Then she quickly walked to the top of the hall to pour hot tea.

Guo Ning and Lin Zhong looked back and looked embarrassed. Just when they were about to ease the tension in their hearts, the real owner walked in from outside the hall, startling the two of them to salute again in a panic:

"Student Guo Ning/Lin Zhong meet the King of Wei."

The two were so nervous that they couldn't even speak in unison. They looked at each other and wished they could dig a hole to crawl into.

Chen Mo chuckled at this: "Why are you so nervous? I'm not a cannibal. Sit down."

"It's inevitable that students feel a little nervous when seeing the prince's face up close." Guo Ning said.

"Yes, yes." Lin Zhong followed up.

"Why, does the prince look scary? Does that make you nervous?" Chen Mo saw that the two were about the same age as himself, so he couldn't help but make a joke.

The two were startled, and Guo Ning hurriedly said: "No, not scary, your prince is dignified, handsome, and talented. You are not scary at all."

"Your Highness is both talented and handsome, and he is amazing." Lin Zhong said.

"After all, he is a scholar, and his flattery is better than others." Chen Mo smiled.

"Your Highness, I am telling the truth, not flattering." Guo Ning was afraid that Chen Mo would have the impression of flattery and bootlicking, so he quickly explained.

"Just kidding, stop standing, sit down." Chen Mo walked to the top, sat down, took a sip of tea, and asked after seeing the two of them sitting down, "What do you two want to see me about?"

"The prince asked the court to restore the imperial examination and hold the imperial examination in the four states of Qing, Yu, Lin, and Huai. For us, we should pay respect to him as a disciple." Guo Ning stood up and bowed to Chen Mo at the top again.

Lin Zhong couldn't keep up with Guo Ning's rhythm. After Guo Ning finished bowing, he stood up and bowed.

"Want to be my disciple?" Chen Mo put down his teacup and looked at the two of them.

Lin Zhong bowed and said, "Your Highness asked the court to restore the imperial examination, fulfilling the wishes of scholars all over the world, and granted me an official position. I should accept this gift from you."

"Although the evil and rebellious party in the court has been eliminated, the world is still in ruins and people's livelihood is declining. This time, I came all the way from the capital and found that bandits in various places are still rioting and oppressing the people. If I want to completely quell them and make the world peaceful, I have to rely on you." Chen Mo said.

"Your Highness's words, students will definitely remember them." Guo Ning and Lin Zhong looked at each other and said solemnly.

Chen Mo looked at Lin Zhong and said, "When I was in the capital, Prime Minister Geng mentioned you to me, especially the policy essays you wrote. I hope that after you take office in Lu'an County, you can really do what you wrote on the test paper, and don't let down the trust of me and Prime Minister Geng."

Hearing this, Lin Zhong immediately seemed to be greatly encouraged. He nodded to Chen Mo and made up his mind that after taking office, he must make some beautiful achievements.

After a few more pleasantries, Guo Ning bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave."

Lin Zhong saluted with him.

"Wait." Chen Mo stood up, walked down, took out two envelopes from his arms, handed them to the two, and said, "You can't accept the gift of the master in vain. I have prepared some principles of being a man and an official for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I'll take my leave."

After leaving the palace, Guo Ning and Lin Zhong breathed a sigh of relief. The latter said, "I was so nervous just now. I didn't expect that the King of Wei was also very kind, not as scary as the rumors say."

"To establish a mind for heaven and earth, to establish a life for the people, to inherit the unique knowledge of the past saints, and to open peace for all generations, this is the king's lifelong wish, and I hope you will remember it." Guo Ning had already opened the envelope that Chen Mo had sent him. After reading the contents on it, he froze in place. At this moment, he felt that all the hair on his body stood up and his soul was sublimated.

He turned around and looked at the Prince of Wei's Mansion. The smiling young man in his mind looked like a saint in his eyes.

"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the past saints, and open peace for all generations." The content on Lin Zhong's envelope was the same as Guo Ning's. Although there were not many words on it, as light as a feather, in Lin Zhong's heart, each word weighed a thousand pounds, and he was in awe of Chen Mo.

He turned around and bowed to the Prince of Wei's Mansion, then bowed to Guo Ning and said, "Brother Guo, I originally planned to leave tomorrow, but after learning about the prince's long-cherished wish, I feel that I can't waste my time. I plan to go back and pack my things and rush to Cangzhou. I say goodbye to you in advance."

"Take care, Brother Lin." Guo Ning bowed.

Brother Lin left quickly, and when Guo Ning also went back to prepare for the palace examination, he suddenly saw a carriage parked in front of the gate of Prince Wei's Mansion, and then a person got out of the carriage, which made Guo Ning raise his eyebrows. Surprised: "Dai Tu?!"

…

At home.

When Chen Mo was about to take the compound bow to the backyard and let the girls try the compound bow, the people below came to report again, and someone wanted to see him again.

When he learned that it was Zhang He, Chen Mo quickly asked someone to come in and went to see him immediately.

In the hall, as soon as Zhang He and "Guo Xian" sat down, Chen Mo walked in.

"I have met the prince/Prince Wei." Zhang He and "Guo Xian" quickly stood up and saluted.

Chen Mo stepped forward to support Zhang He and said with a smile: "No courtesy, no courtesy. Brother Shui, please don't be polite to me. Sit down quickly."

Zhang He couldn't help but feel the urge to cry when he heard that Chen Mo called him by his nickname instead of his name directly. Brother Mo really remembered him and didn't forget him. He felt sorry for what he had committed. Mistake, I regret it immensely.

After Zhang He sat down, Chen Mo did not talk to others like others, but chatted with Zhang He about home affairs: "Brother Shui, what a good time these days, why did you come to Xiangyang?"

Seeing that Chen Mo was still concerned about his current situation, Zhang Hemo felt extremely honored. He slowly talked about his current situation, and then said: "Your Majesty, I would like to introduce to you. His name is Guo Xian, and he is the head of the Qingzhou Provincial Examination. The name is the 47th tribute scholar, and he is also the son-in-law of his subordinate. "

"Oh." Hearing this, Chen Mo moved his eyes to "Mr. Guo" and then said with a smile: "Mr. Guo, I heard Mr. Chen mention you and said that you were the most empathetic to benevolence, justice and filial piety in your test paper. Now that I see you, it really is true. He is such a talented person. Brother Shui, you have found a good son-in-law."

Even if Chen Xiu didn't say that, as Zhang He's son-in-law, Chen Mo had to praise Zhang He's face when they first met.

Moreover, seeing that "Mr. Guo" has a kind face, is handsome, and is the 47th tribute scholar, his disciple should also praise him.

When Zhang He saw the prince praising "Guo Xian", his own face was bright and the smile on his face was a little thicker.

"Guo Xian" immediately showed a look of sincerity and fear. He stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, this is an outrageous compliment. This student is not worthy of it."

Chen Mo nodded. His first impression of "Xian Guo" was quite good, so he chatted a few more words: "Are you sure about this imperial examination?"

"Mr. Guo" glanced at Zhang He next to him and said: "Back to your lord, the candidates who came to take the palace examination this time are all outstanding in talent and beauty. If students want to be absolutely sure, this is for them." Although he may be looked down upon and underestimated, the student will do his best to use what he has learned and not let his father-in-law and the prince down. "

"That's good." Chen Mogao glanced at "Guo Xian" for a few times, and based on his calm and composed appearance at the moment, he was much better than Guo Ning and Lin Zhong before. He then moved his eyes to Zhang He: "Brother Shui I came here this time to accompany my son-in-law to attend the imperial examination."

Zhang He nodded and said immediately: "Mr. Guo has made an agreement with Zhu'er that they will get married after the palace examination is over."

With that said, Zhang He cupped his hands towards Chen Mo and asked, "I hope that the prince can be the witness for the two newlyweds."

"Your wife has also come to Xiangyang?" Chen Mo asked.

Zhang He nodded.

Chen Mo was nostalgic for his old relationship, so he thought about it and said, "Okay, I will personally witness their marriage when the time comes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang He and "Guo Xian" said in unison.

Chen Mo smiled and said: "Although you are Brother Shui's son-in-law, the imperial examination is about fairness, and I will not give you any convenience when the time comes."

After that, Chen Mo chatted with Zhang He about their daily life.

As Zhang He was the person who followed him from the beginning, he was from the same village, and he knew some things that others didn’t know. Chen Mo had a relatively deep friendship with him. Now that they hadn’t seen each other for a long time, when they chatted with him, Chen Mo remembered before.

After chatting with Zhang He, the sky was getting a little dark, so Chen Mo took the initiative and asked him to stay for dinner.

Although Zhang He also wanted to do so, it was inconvenient for him to bring his son-in-law with him as there were many female relatives in the palace, so he declined.

Chen Mo didn't try to persuade him, and said: "Brother Shui, if you have nothing to do, come to the palace and sit down."

…

During dinner, all the girls were present except for Yang Qingqing and Yue Ruyan who was in Beijing. Chen Mo frowned slightly, thinking that he would have to sleep with Song Min and Xiao Ya tonight. In order not to spoil the mood, Chen Mo still Nothing was said.

Han Anniang gave Chen Mo a piece of meat and said, "Erlang, I heard that Brother Shui is here today?"

As Chen Mo's sister-in-law, Han Anniang had a deep impression of this old man who had been with Chen Mo for a long time.

"Sister An, is the Brother Shui you are talking about Zhang He?" Xiaolu said.

"Zhang He? The one who followed my husband from the beginning?" Wu Mi said. Talking about Brother Shui, all the girls felt strange, but when they heard the name Zhang He, all the girls had some impressions. After all, he was the first one to follow. Chen Mo's old man, based on this relationship, as long as Zhang He doesn't make any big mistakes in the future, he will be indispensable for his glory and wealth.

"That's Zhang He." Han Anniang said.

"Didn't he always stay in Pingting County and move to Xiangyang?" Xiaolu said.

"Accompanying his son-in-law to Xiangyang to participate in the imperial examination?" Chen Mo said.

"Son-in-law?" Han Aniang was slightly shocked: "Where did Brother Shui get his daughter?"

"One of his concubines brought from the Zhang family. The two newlyweds plan to get married after the imperial examination. I promised Brother Shui that I would go and witness their marriage then." Chen Mo said with a smile.

Han Anniang nodded and said nothing more. The reason why she mentioned Zhang He was because he was an old man around Chen Mo, and they were from the same village, so she just chatted casually.

"When I heard Sister Anniang mention Zhang He, I suddenly thought of something. Some time ago, my father told me that my uncle had taken a fancy to the champion of this meeting and wanted him to be his grandson-in-law, but he didn't expect to be rejected." Xiaolu said.

When this was said, all the girls were a little surprised. Because of Yi Shiyan, the current Yi family is no longer the small family in Pingting County. There are people who can refuse the Yi family's solicitation.

"Oh" Chen Mo raised his eyebrows. This was the first time he heard of this. At the same time, he also had a high opinion of Guo Ning.

He didn't want these disciples who were given high hopes to be pulled away by the relatives around him.

"Brother Mo, Sister Mi, I'm full, I'll go down first." Song Min didn't listen to what Chen Mo and the others talked about at the dinner table. She was now focused on sharing a room tonight. After simply filling her stomach, she planned to go down to prepare.

As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted laughter from the girls. Xiaolu also joked: "Husband, please be more compassionate to Min'er tonight."

Song Min was thin-skinned. When she heard the joke, she ran away with a red face without waiting for Chen Mo and Wu Mi to reply.

As soon as Song Min left, the girls immediately looked at Xiao Ya and smiled: "Are you full, Xiao Ya?"

"Don't make trouble, Miss Nalan is still watching." Wu Mi said.

Nalan Yiren: "..."

No one noticed her originally. After mentioning this, Nalan Yiren was naturally embarrassed to continue eating, so she found an excuse to leave.

Xiao Ya was naturally also embarrassed. She looked at Chen Mo shyly and ran away.

…

After dinner, Chen Mo did not go to Song Min or Xiao Ya's room immediately. Instead, he took a bath and changed into the white brocade robe made by Wu Mi himself.

"Not bad, it fits well." Chen Mo stood in front of a huge bronze mirror and turned around.

"Don't move." Wu Mi tied the jade belt on Chen Mo and said softly.

Chen Mo had already moved forward, put his arms around the beautiful woman's shoulders, and moved close to her pale pink lips, kissing those two soft lips.

Wu Mi did not resist, and also climbed over Chen Mo's back with her slender hands, with a rosy red on her cheeks.

Until Chen Mo took a step forward, she pushed him: "Okay, stop making trouble, the two sisters must be waiting anxiously."