Ye Mingqing was from Zhenfeng County, Duanzhou. He was a scholar at the age of 16 and a juren at the age of 20. He was regarded as a handsome talent. When the imperial examination was released, Rao Yongxi, a military officer of the State Sihu, forced him to his home, betrothed his second daughter as his wife, and sent him a house with 500 acres of fertile land as a dowry. He was praised as a legend by people at the time. Ye Mingqing was even envied by countless scholars and regarded as a role model.

However, Ye Mingqing's fortune seemed to have come to an end. He failed the next six times when he went to Beijing to take the exam. His father-in-law Rao Yongxi advised him to be a minor official in the middle of the province and slowly gain experience. He still had hope of becoming a ninth rank official in the future. Ye Mingqing regarded himself very high and flatly refused. He focused on studying hard at home to take the exam, and was unable to manage it. The fertile land left for the dowry was sold for only a hundred acres. The father-in-law, who was called by a virtuous son-in-law, saw that his face was longer than a donkey's face. His wife kept talking about him all day long. Compared to his elder brother-in-law, his younger brother-in-law could neither become an official nor make money, and was useless. He regretted not marrying him this useless thing.

Three years ago, he went to Beijing to take the exam and failed again. Ye Mingqing was greatly hit. Thinking of the cold face of his wife at home, the relatives mocked him and found a tutor in the capital. He taught a few students while studying hard to wait for this year's imperial examination. After staying in Beijing for a long time, he heard all kinds of rumors and found the difficulties of the imperial examination, but he really couldn't let go of the obsession in his heart.

Alas, Ye Mingqing sighed, if he didn't win this time, he could only go home. He would be a minor official to live with his brother-in-law for his face, and put his hope of getting the first place on his son. His father-in-law has retreated from the position of joining the Sihu Army. His brother-in-law is a doctor of classics in the government office (from the eighth rank). There should be such a way. If it really doesn't work, then borrow some silver from his brother-in-law to send it to him. If he is not satisfied, his relatives will always help him.

He picked up the remaining wine in front of him and drank it all, and ate the pork head meat in the small plate in front of him. Ye Mingqing stood up shakingly, left the roadside shop and prepared to go back to the private school to have a sleep. The world was big in his dream, the sun and the moon were long in the pot, and the drunken sleep became his daily life in Beijing.

"Brother Ming and Qing dynasties stayed." Someone shouted beside him.

Ye Mingqing stood up with drunken eyes, recognized that the person who called him was He Deyi, and hurriedly said, "Brother He, I have always greeted you less recently, and I will be safe."

He Deyi is his fellow townsman, from Shengyuan, a neighboring county. He is four years younger than him. He passed the imperial examination six years later. The two met several times, which is considered an old acquaintance. However, He Deyi was in the imperial examination three years ago and found a way to do recording at the Chuan Palace. Although he was only a small official of the eighth rank, the relationship with the royal palace was very popular. Ye Mingqing attended the Duanzhou Alumni Association several times and saw that many officials of the sixth and seventh rank were respectful to He Deyi.

He Deyi looked at Ye Mingqing's cheeks flushed, his eyes were blurred, his beard was covered with oil and was not aware of it, and his long gown was also wrinkled, and he sighed in his heart, how romantic and confident he was when he first met this brother Ye, he was calm and confident, and failed the imperial examination several times and turned into the depressed and depressed look in front of him.

"Brother Mingqing, it seems that he has drunk a lot, but he is very happy." He Deyi smiled, pretending not to know that Ye Mingqing came out of a small shop on the side of the road.

Ye Mingqing smiled awkwardly without saying a word. He Deyi said, "Some days I haven't seen you. If you don't have any urgent matters, you might as well accompany me to the front for a cup of tea. I have something to ask Brother Ye."

There was a teahouse not far ahead. He Deyi picked up an elegant room. The two sat opposite each other and Dr. Tea brewed this year's new tea. The indoor tea smelled so good. Ye Mingqing took a sip and said, "Anshan Silver Needle, Good Tea." Ye Mingqing had a good tea. When he was rich, he tasted all the top ten famous teas in Dazheng, but he was in a downturn for many years. Not to mention Anshan Silver Needle, even the old tea root had to be thought about buying.

A cup of tea entered his stomach, and Ye Mingqing's alcohol dissipated most of his heart, and he smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother, for your good wishes."

Ye Mingqing knew that He Deyi must have seen him be drunk, so he found an excuse to bring him to the teahouse to sober up. Although the matter was small, it showed people's hearts. He really had more experience than his two brother-in-law who were sarcastic to see him fall.

He Deyi served Ye Mingqing tea and said with a smile, "Brother Mingqing, I really have something to come to you."

After coming out of the teahouse, Ye Mingqing and He Deyi handed over and parted. The cold wind blew across the street. Ye Mingqing felt cold and quickened his pace toward his residence. He felt cold but his heart was hot. He Deyi told him in the teahouse in a low voice like thunder echoing in his ears, which made him tremble in his heart, but he was ready to burst into tears.

In the Qian Mansion in Yonghefang, Ye Mingqing worked as a tutor in the Qian family and taught the Qian family's priests. The Qian family treated him well and asked him to share a small courtyard with the other two tutors, and there were dedicated people to serve him. According to the rules of the government, he would take a day off every ten days. Today is the 20th day of the first lunar month, so Ye Mingqing went out to drink.

Strongly suppressing his excitement, Ye Mingqing greeted the two tutors hello and got into his room. He sat in front of the window with a book in his hand, but his eyes were confused, and he recalled what He Deyi said to him in his head.

"...Tomorrow, Dali Temple will be tried by Jiang Anyi, Brother He might as well go to the hall and shout a few words like "rebels" and "can be killed"... This year's imperial examination, King An of Chu will definitely be cared for, and even if it is not good, Brother Ye can be asked to serve in the palace... Brother Ye must not mention it to others, otherwise the disaster will be unpredictable, and even my younger brother will be tired of eating..."

The book in his hand was clenched into a ball, and Ye Mingqing was so nervous that he couldn't breathe. He knew that every year the imperial examinations were powerful and powerful, and this opportunity actually fell on his own, which was like a dream. God gave him the blame instead of taking it. Ye Mingqing slapped the book in his hand on the table, spitting out a word "go" as if he was cheering himself up.

Standing in the crowd, Ye Mingqing felt his legs tremble. When he heard someone shouting "Rebel" not far away, Ye Mingqing seemed to wake up in shock. He yelled with courage, "The thief is hateful and can be killed." His voice was a little trembling and was drowned in a shouting. Ye Mingqing suddenly became bolder and shouted a few more words. The officer came out to scold them for not being able to yell. Ye Mingqing found that his legs were not trembling.

In the lobby, Liao Jianhui took off his clothes and showed his scars. He shouted angrily one after another. Ye Mingqing also felt angry. Why did Jiang Anyi become the top scorer in high school at the age of 18 and become a famous cixian in the world? I, Ye Mingqing, may not be worse than him. I was not lucky enough to fail the exam six times, wasted half of my life, and I was coldly attracted by others. The years of disagreements turned into shouts and shouts, and I was very happy to scold them.

Xinfei's face turned pale and listened to everyone beside her cursing Jiang Anyi. He Xigui whispered, "Master's wife, these people seem to be instructed." Xinfei has been secretly defending for many years, so naturally

He clearly said softly, "When I leave the hall, you and I will follow those who are shouting so hard to see who is instructing me."

Seeing that the situation was out of control, Lu Liangzhen ordered to withdraw, and the officers came out to coax everyone to leave. Xinfei and He Xigui's troops were divided into two groups, following one person, and behind Ye Mingqing was Xinfei. Ye Mingqing didn't know that there was someone behind him, and he was still immersed in the pleasure just now. The depression in his heart seemed to have dissipated a lot, remembering that He Dewen asked him to meet at the teahouse yesterday later. Ye Mingqing hurried to the teahouse. Dr. Tea got instructions in advance and led him directly to the back door to another street. Not far from the street, He Dewen waved to him on the second floor of a restaurant.

Xinfei followed Ye Mingqing and walked into the teahouse not far behind him, but found no trace of Ye Mingqing. She drank a pot of tea and had to leave. When she returned home, she was depressed and lost people. Xinfei felt more and more depressed, which showed that she was well prepared for the people who dealt with Jiang Lang and was cautious in dealing with things. Everyone gathered in the evening and talked about the situation of the public trial today. Everyone felt that it was not good. The opponent was well prepared and mobilized many people secretly. Jiang Anyi's situation was not optimistic.

Li Laigao said, "From the public trial today, Liao Jianhui intends to lead the responsibility of defeating the alliance to Brother Jiang, using public grievances to create public opinion and create a general trend. Fortunately, Lord Lu did not have a stubborn support, and found that the spearhead was wrong and he stepped down in time. There is still a turning point in this matter. The key is the prince and the emperor. Before the matter is in trouble, he must let the prince report to the emperor as soon as possible. As long as the emperor issues an edict to the world, the rumors will naturally be broken. Today, Mr. Xiong represents the prince to hear the trial, and he should report to Prince Ming and Zhang Mu for Brother Jiang."

Xinfei frowned and said, "You can't sit there and wait for death. Although I didn't catch someone who was secretly dealing with Jiang Lang, I guess it's 80% behind it. Shi Tou went to find the prince tomorrow, and came to Gao to find Mr. Xiong. You must get true faith from the prince. Brother Fan then tried to go to Tianzhu to meet An Yi and see what he had to explain. I will take people to the streets tomorrow to see if I can find someone who fanned the flames. In addition, I will send more people to the streets to speak, and I can't let others slander Jiang Lang. I will trouble Mr. Li to write a letter to An Yong and ask him to contact an insider in the army to argue for Jiang Lang. I will also write a letter to Pingshan hometown and ask Mr. Zhang to come to Beijing quickly."

While holding the lights, Ye Mingqing hummed a little tune and returned to his residence step by step. He held a silver note of fifty taels in his arms, carried four braised dishes packaged from the restaurant in his left hand, and a jar of two kilograms of Mingyue Xiangjiu in his right hand. When he saw He in the same hospital, the two tutors Zhao smiled and called, "Brother He, Brother Zhao, today, Duomeng and two of them will take over my class. I passed by Dingjiang Tower and bought wine and dishes to express my gratitude."

Looking at He, Zhao and the other two moved the tables and chairs attentively. Ye Mingqing smiled complacently. Tomorrow he would do something big according to He Deyi's instructions. What else should I do? Zhao and the other two would give him a little sweetness. Ye Mingqing's eyes were a little confused, and He Deyi's words were heard in his ears, "Brother Ye, as long as this thing is done, the prince will protect you a seventh-rank future."

The seventh rank was returned home in glory. When his father-in-law saw him, he wanted to speak up again. His wife and children's cold faces turned into spring breeze. The two brothers-in-law must come to the door to congratulate him overnight. The old friends and classmates were about to come to hear the news and talk flattering words around him. Ye Mingqing couldn't hide his smile and became fluttering.

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