Chapter 89 A sincere mistake

"I haven't asked this classmate Lin yet about his relationship with Mr. Lin"

Zhang Zhou did not shy away from asking Lin Ting face to face.

Lin Ting hesitated a little, and even glared at the person on the side, as if to blame him for talking too much.

Although their impression of Zhang Zhou was not very good, they came from a scholarly family and had many requirements for etiquette. Questioning others in public and provoking trouble was something that was not allowed in ordinary ethics. is allowed.

Lin Ting said, "Brother Lin, nicknamed Zihao, is my classmate in Beiyong Nei, and I am from the same hometown."

Lin Ting actually does not support his sister coming out. However, Zhang Zhou is now too famous. During the last poetry competition, Lin Yi was not allowed to participate and had many opinions.

This time her brother came to convey to Zhang Zhou what his father had entrusted to him, so she had to come.

"Lin Zihao, what a good name. Classmate Lin, you asked a very good question. Why should I go to compete if I have no intention of winning or losing? Because I have no choice but to live in Shilin"

This time, not only the Lin Ting brothers and sisters, but also Zhu Feng finally moved his eyes from the person he liked to Zhang Zhou's face.

"There is a last resort in the literary world"

Lin Ting's smile didn't look so kind.

Zhang Zhou said, "Isn't it?"

"As a Jiangnan Jieyuan, I am just a regular tribute, so wherever I go, I will attract the attention of others. When I go to Beiyong to study, Everyone was told that they were not allowed to see Lin to offer wine; when they went out to wait for someone, people would come around to ask for advice; when people sat at home, Tang Yin's arena was set up."

"I have repeatedly expressed that I do not want to compete with others. , but will anyone listen to me?"

As soon as these words came out, even Lin Ting put away his noble attitude of "I am the only one who can see through everything in the turbid current."

Lin Yi on the side seemed to be deep in thought because of Zhang Zhou's words.

Zhang Zhou said helplessly, "You must also think that I appear in a high profile to attract people's attention, but have you ever thought that as I, Jiangnan Jieyuan, have not taken the examination, I should not deliberately Keep a low profile to avoid causing more trouble."

"Actually, I also want to concentrate on preparing for the exam and go to high school as soon as possible, so that whether it is studying for exams or socializing with others, I don't have to think about studying anymore. Man, the more I keep a low profile, the more people think there is something wrong with me, and the more they want to cause trouble for me, compare me to others, and highlight my talent, and they also want to bring me down."

"Me too. I only appear in a high-profile manner once, and this is also to tell those who are determined to challenge me. With my high-profile, if you are not talented and come to challenge me, the result may be that your reputation will be ruined and you will not be able to use the scriptures, policy questions, etc. Articles are used to show off, but knowledge other than articles is used to show others.”

“Who dares to ask you two, do I make this choice intentionally or out of necessity?”

Obviously comingBefore, they did not regard Zhang Zhou as a positive character. They just came for a routine meeting and told Zhang Zhou what they wanted to say.

Now they know that Zhang Zhou is not only knowledgeable, but also an excellent eloquent person.

It’s amazing how a truth that sounds so nonsense is explained in such a way that it makes people cry, and people can’t help but empathize with it.

After hearing this, Zhu Feng was greatly moved and said, "I can testify to this. After Brother Zhang arrived in the capital, he was so focused on court affairs that he had no time to worry about his reputation. Otherwise, he would not have been there since he arrived in the capital." So low-key. If some people were not too aggressive and bullying, and there were even rumors that he was a person seeking fame, he would not angrily launch a challenge to the northern scholars."

Zhang Zhou smiled helplessly and waved. Show the attitude of an innocent person who is persecuted by the current situation.

At this time, he suddenly discovered that Zhu Feng's role could still be reflected. When debating with others, having Zhu Feng beside him as a circumstantial evidence might be more effective than his own rhetoric.

Zhang Zhou said, "I know both of you, Brother Lin, are great talents. Especially Mr. Lin, who comes from a prestigious family. Naturally, he disdains to compete with others in literary pursuits like ordinary students." Competition, because the best competition rules in the world have not been set. No matter how good the usual competition results are, if you don’t get a title on the gold list, what’s the point?”

This is not only a compliment, but also a compliment. Calm and calm.

Lin Ting also agreed with this statement and sighed, "That's what literati are like. The imperial examination determines the truth. I'm here to tell Zhang Jieyuan that you don't have to worry about being challenged academically when you enter Beiyong. My father actually I want you to enter the Yong Dynasty earlier."

Really?

Your father wants me to enter the Imperial Academy early

Zhang Zhou wanted to say, I went there last time. At that time, your father was obviously there, but he asked me to come again next time. What happened to make him have such a big psychological change?

I happened to run into him once when I entered the palace. Could it be that time? Did the emperor mention something to him when he summoned him to the palace, so he had to find me quickly to enter the Imperial Academy?

Zhang Zhou is now very clear about the emperor's trust in him.

Zhu Youtang had already mentioned it to Cheng Minzheng in person. There was no guarantee that the emperor would not have said the same thing to Lin Han before.

Zhang Zhou thought again that Lin Han had deliberately driven him away before, but now he was too embarrassed to come looking for him, so he asked his son to come

Old Lin, you are really weird.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "I've been very busy recently, so I'm afraid I won't have time to study in Yong."

Lin Ting said, "That's okay, at least we'll take care of the matters in Yong first."< /p>

Now Zhang Zhou felt more confident.

They didn’t even insist on whether to go to school, they just asked that the admission matters should be handled first. Maybe Lin Han was worried about the emperor’s inquiry later, but it turned out that Lin Han not only didn’t cultivate him, but also didn’t even allow him to open up. Zhou went to the Imperial Academy.

If the emperor knew again that Zhang Zhou had gone to the Imperial College to apply for naturalization, but was driven away

Now that he knows the other partyThe trump card is that Zhang Zhou is a businessman, so naturally he will not give in easily.

It is unrealistic for Lao Lin to come and apologize to him, but if it comes in exchange for some other benefits, it will be worthy of Lao Zhang’s stinginess

We can talk about it, right

Zhang Zhou looked at Zhu Feng beside him and said earnestly, "Yong, I haven't had any free time recently. I've been very busy recently, and I know this. I often go to the palace, and I have to go to study with the prince." , and visit Qingning Palace frequently. Your Majesty has asked me to be responsible for rebuilding Qingning Palace."

"Ah"

Lin Ting guessed that Zhang Zhou might be there. Some excuses will be made.

I didn’t expect Zhang Zhou’s excuse to be so nonsense.

Zhu Feng said, "That's true. Today I went to invite Brother Zhang and learned that he had entered the palace. I had to ask someone to wait at the palace gate, and then I brought him here."

Lin Ting really couldn’t listen.

If Zhang Zhou was lying alone, with Zhang Zhou's flamboyant character, he might be able to do it. Isn't it just bragging? High-profile people probably like to do this kind of thing the most.

But if the young master of Chengguo Palace follows Zhang Zhou in telling lies, it still involves royal matters

How many brains does Zhu Feng have to dare to tease like this

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Zhang Zhou said, "It sounds weird, doesn't it? In fact, I think it's weird too. Have you guys taken anti-acne medicine recently?"

Lin Ting's brother and sister were all frowning, and they didn't know why Zhang Zhou Will mention this.

Lin Yi was more upright, so she nodded, "I'm done."

Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded, thinking that the female classmate still had no scheming intentions.

Think about it again, are female classmates these days so candid? Maybe it’s because women in this era seldom communicate with outsiders when they study. If this female classmate communicates more with others, she will probably be promoted. .

"This matter is handled by me." Zhang Zhou said.

Lin Ting said with relief, "No wonder"

Zhang Zhou didn't even mention predicting fires or even predicting that the little princess would get acne to scare the siblings, he just said Vaccination is enough to explain his entry into the palace.

Zhang Zhou said, "So you also know why I am so busy?"

Lin Ting looked complicated. He originally thought that the other party was just a high-profile scholar, but it turned out that he didn't even bother to be a scholar. , the high profile is purely to dissuade others from challenging.

"If you don't have time anymore, it won't take much time to go to Beiyong. This place is only a few steps away from Beiyong, so why not go there?" Lin Ting suggested.

Zhang Zhou shook his head, "I'm going to find someone soon to discuss purchasing medicinal materials. It's an errand for the imperial court, especially an errand ordered by the emperor. How can I be slack in telling you this? I have to hurry up on the way. ”

Zhu Feng looked at Zhang Zhou.

I'm still curious, aren't you going back to have a hot bed with your wife and children? You're actually going to buy medicinal materials

Oh.

That’s a lie, right?

“Yes, Brother Zhang has been veryI am busy and need to purchase medicinal materials. This is a major matter involving the epidemic in the capital. "Zhu Feng has also learned to be smart.

Those who praise must have the consciousness to praise.

Whatever Zhang Zhou says, he can just follow and catch him.

Lin Ting did not expect that Zhang Zhou would use the emperor's messenger to pressure him, and all his previous plans fell through.

Lin Yi on the side had no other tasks. She just followed her brother to meet the man. Zhang Zhou, who became famous in the competition to rise to the teahouse literary world, asked stubbornly, "You really prevented the epidemic in the capital. How do you know that medicine? What medicine is it?"

Zhang Zhou Zhou smiled.

Female classmate, you have a lot of questions. Are you curious about what the baby does?

Does this have anything to do with you?

"Guys, then. I'll take my leave first." Zhang Zhou stood up and cupped his hands.

It means that we really can't delay this time.

Lin Ting may also realize that Zhang Zhou is just trying to push things away. , It may not be that he really wants to go on an imperial mission, but since Zhang Zhou mentioned it, he really has nothing to do.

Lin Ting said, "Zhang Jieyuan, I don't know what you are doing for the imperial court. But I hope you can take the time to complete the task of entering Yong. In addition, I would like to remind you that Tang Yin and Tang Bohu, who ranked first in the Jiangnan Provincial Examination, have been to Beiyong twice recently and want to see you by name. He is not looking for you to compete, but wants to discuss the poem with you. "

"What's there to talk about in that poem?"

"I don't know, but thinking about it, if you can clear up the past feud with him, it might be a good story in the literary world. I won’t bother you too much and I’ll take my leave.”

Lin Ting didn’t wait for Zhang Zhou to take the initiative to leave, he raised it himself.

This will make the scene look better and show that he takes the initiative not to disturb Zhang Zhou. Zhou's errand was so difficult that he quit.

"Please"

Zhang Zhou showed courtesy to the other party and went downstairs with him

He was just going out. While walking, Lin Yi kept looking back at him from time to time. There were probably too many unknown things about Zhang Zhou, and the sense of mystery created made people couldn't help but want to find out.

"Mr. Zhang, Is it really you who found that magic medicine for treating acne?"

The girl was still chattering.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Miss Lin, I should call you that, something is wrong, isn't it? We can talk about it later."

"Ah"

Not only Lin Yi was surprised, but even more surprised was Zhu Feng on the side.

Zhang Zhou was not originally Very sure, but when going downstairs, due to the change in viewing angle, Zhang Zhou finally saw that Lin Yi had pierced ears while she was adjusting her temples. These days, pierced ears are reserved for women.

Even Lin Ting didn't know what to say.

"Please" Zhang Zhou did not explain in detail how he found out, nor did he make a conclusion. >

Just send the Lin brothers and sisters out and watch their carriage leave first.

"Brother Zhang, she is a woman."

The disappointment in Zhu Feng's eyes at this time was a kind of helplessness, and Zhang Zhou estimated that he was already bruised and swollen in his heart, and even internally burned.< /p>

Zhang Zhou spread his hands and said, "Things are often so helpless. Zhijie, you have to grow up."

He patted Zhu Feng on the shoulder and gave him some encouragement.