Jing Heguang and Wang Sixing arrived a little late, but as soon as Jing Heguang arrived, they were surrounded by everyone.
This is because of the title Jieyuan.
Everyone knows that Jing Heguang got first place. As for who is second? Not many people paid attention or thought about it.
Jing Heguang felt that these people were really enthusiastic, so enthusiastic that it was difficult for him to talk to so many people.
Fortunately, after a few talks, Li Wenxin arrived with a team of officials!
As soon as Li Wenxin and the others arrived, the lively atmosphere subsided. Everyone restrained themselves from talking and immediately became quiet.
Li Wenxin sat down on the table and asked with a smile: “What? It was very lively just now. This banquet is for you guys, don’t restrain yourself.”
The candidates did speak freely, but they didn’t talk much anymore.
Li Wenxin smiled helplessly: “If you don’t say anything, then I will say a few words. The Empress Dowager was ill last year, and the emperor is extremely filial and concerned about the empress dowager, so he has postponed the Qui Wei, so you can only take the Qui Wei this spring.”
“But this way, when the time comes for you to try the Chun Wei, it will be autumn in the capital. The weather in the north is good in autumn, so you don’t have to worry about freezing!”
Originally, the provincial examination was in autumn, which was called Qiu Wei. After the provincial examination, the imperial examination will be held in spring, which is called Chun Wei. Now the spring and autumn times are unexpectedly exchanged.
“You are all the talents selected this year. You must take the exam well in the autumn and strive to be one of the names on the gold list. How about I also entertain you at the yamen office at that time too?”
Li Wenxin, a high-ranking official, encouraged these junior candidates with using a courteous corporal tone, which was quite effective.
These candidates had just finished the Qui Wei and had high expectations for themselves. They were so excited that their faces turned red.
“Okay!”
“Thank you, dir!”
“Students will definitely work hard!”
…
While everyone was excited, Jing Heguang said ‘Okay’ agreeing, but in his mind he was thinking about the various greasy dishes that were almost cold in front of him. He felt very regretful.
Why didn’t he have to wait until it was absolutely safe to see the results for himself?
Wouldn’t it be nice to go back and hug his husband, sleep under the hot quilt, and eat spicy and sour pork noodles? He didn’t want to eat cold dishes and talk with others here!
Fortunately, both Li Wenxin and Xue Zheng weren’t that talkative. They only talked for half a quarter of an hour in total, and then announced the start of the banquet. Some of the dishes were still manageable to eat.
After the usual social activities at the beginning, it was time for free activities.
Those who want to eat eat, those who want to toast toast, and those who want to perform, there are also various musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, paintings and other items for them.
When it comes to gaining attention, men are more attentive and have many tricks.
Brother Juren is awesome! You said a poem and he show a painting, which firmly captures the attention and attraction of the officials.
Jing Heguang thought: Great! It’s finally time to eat.
Jing Heguang was holding the rice bowl and was about to scoop out the rice when someone stood in front of him.
Jing Xiuran held a wine glass in his hand and stepped forward with a smile: “Are you Jing Jieyuan? I, Jing Xiuran, admire Jieyuan’s literary talent and want to get acquainted.”
When Jing Heguang heard the name ‘Jing Xiuran’, he paused.
After the original owner’s father Jing Yangbing passed away, a stepson named Jing Xiuran was forcibly adopted under his name!
Jing Heguang raised his head and looked at Jing Xiuran.
He saw that Jing Xiuran had an ordinary appearance, but his clothes were exquisite. He was wearing a jade crown on his head, and the belt around his waist was also gold inlaid jade. There were two words written all over his body – well-off.
Jing Xiuran straightened his back when he saw Jing Heguang’s eyes staying on him.
The eldest member of the Jing family is the old Jinshi from his grandfather’s generation. Now when the old Jinshi says something, the patriarch has to listen honestly. In Jing Xiuran’s heart, it would be great if he had a Jieyuan friend!
Jing Xiuran said cheerfully: “It’s a coincidence. I have the same surname as jieyuan. Maybe we were the same family five hundred years ago! What a fate between the two of us!”
Jing Heguang thought to himself: That is not a coincidence. We have the same father in our family tree!
Jing Heguang smiled and said, “It’s quite a coincidence.”
Jing Xiuran was even more happy when he saw him talking to him: “You think it’s a coincidence too sir jieyuan? To be honest, I feel close as soon as I see you, as if you were my brother. I wonder how old sir Jieyuan is. Let’s see which one of us is older?”
Jing Heguang replied: “I am twenty this year.”
“Haha, then I am older, I am twenty-two this year.” Jing Xiuran said happily, “But I don’t dare to call you little brother, we are equals.”
Jing Heguang: …
After Jing Heguang came into contact, he found that Jing Xiuran… didn’t seem to be very smart.
He was being perfunctory, but the other party actually felt that the two of them get along well.
If he hadn’t been called midway, Jing Heguang felt that he would have strangled the eighteenth generation of his ancestors.
Jing Heguang was called away by Fu Yin’s personal servant. Jing Xiuran felt that his vision was really good!
Look, even lord magistrate wants to know this Jieyuan! If he had such a friend, he would definitely be able to stand out among his friends!
He thought about the future so beautifully that Jing Xiuran felt reluctant to let go when he saw Jing Heguang leaving.
***
Li Wenxin was surrounded by a group of Juren for a long time but he still didn’t see his ‘forgotten friend’ coming to find him. Finally, he couldn’t help but leave those Juren who were a little annoying, and ran to the front yard to wait for Li Tong to go call the person.
After seeing Jing Heguang, Li Wenxin felt relieved.
Having nothing to deal with, good-looking people are pleasing to the eye!
However, after being ignored for most of the day, Li Wenxin remained calm and said coldly: “Why is sir Jieyuan hiding from me?”
Countless people were very active, so Jing Heguang was a little passive in comparison.
Jing Heguang said: “Heguang never hid from sir. The person who just talked to the student happened to have the same surname as the student, so he said a few more words.”
“Oh? People with your surname are rare, and the name also sounds nice.” Li Wenxin has a good impression of Jing Heguang, so after hearing his explanation, he doesn’t mind being left out.
Li Wenxin asked with great interest: “Did you go home after you passed the provincial examination? Is your husband at home anxious?”
What Li Wenxin is most interested in is the matter between Jing Heguang and Zhang Xingyu, which is a bit like how he and his husband were at the time. It’s quite interesting to look at it now with the gazes of someone who has experienced it.
When Jing Heguang heard the word ‘husband’ and thought of Zhang Xingyu, he finally became interested in talking!
Thinking about it again, Li Wenxin may have appreciated that he thought about his husband at home. Jing Heguang let go and started talking more.
Jing Heguang spoke eloquently, his attitude natural: “Student haven’t had time to go back. I wanted to go back after reading the announcement, but on the day the announcement was announced, I was rescued from under the high wall by Xu Zheng and was invited to the Luming banquet, so I was delayed.”
“Didn’t see for a long time, student misses his husband very much. However, he shouldn’t be anxious. Student had explained to him in detail before leaving that student may be delayed for some time.”
Li Tong on the side listened and thought to himself: It’s coming! It’s coming!
As expected, Li Wenxin’s eyes lit up and he said: “I was the same at that time and went back a little late, but my husband was timid at that time. When he saw that I still hadn’t gone back yet after some time, he went to look for me crying. Fortunately, we bumped into each other on the road, otherwise I would have died from worries!”
“Your husband is more courageous, which is good. You can rest assured when you are outside.” Li Wenxin said, thinking that his husband was more worried about him!
Jing Heguang shook his head: “How can I feel relieved? I have already packed my luggage and will leave early tomorrow morning. He doesn’t have to worry about me, but I am worried about him being at home alone.”
Jing Heguang arrived a little late tonight because Jing Heguang had gone to pack his things.
After hearing this, Li Wenxin stroked his beard and nodded affirmatively: “That’s true. Only when there is each other in their heart can the relationship be harmonious. Otherwise, even if you shave your head and choose someone else — there will be problems sooner or later!”
Looking at it this way, the two people have very similar ideas.
Li Wenxin looked at Jing Heguang with satisfaction and said: “You are very good. You have already understood things that I had only understood in my early thirties. Only by restraining temporary desires can you achieve long-term success!”
“Look at those people who have three wives and four concubines. For a person who has wives and concubines, the wives and concubines at home often fight with each other, making even the children and heirs harm each other. The cause and effect is all because of indulgence in enjoyment.”
A person’s character is often reflected in various details, and these different details determine a person’s future direction.
When Li Wenxin said this, he was not just talking about a person’s attitude towards their family but also about being a good person.
Every advice that ends with kindness and goodwill, Jing Heguang’s attitude is one of gratitude.
Therefore, Jing Heguang nodded and looked at Li Wenxin gratefully: “What you said is very reasonable, every word is an aphorism!”
Li Wenxin became even happier when he praised him. In the past, he would not say these words much.
First, compared to other men, Li Wenxin knew that he was a sober outsider, so he never spoke his true feelings to those people.
Second, others insist on causing the trouble themselves, so what can he do to interfere? He is not a human parent.
Today, it was not easy to meet someone with similar thoughts, and it was in his words that made Li Wenxin forget about his identity.
He was so happy that Li Wenxin even called Jing Heguang little brother.
After calling him that, Li Wenxin really started to think about it.
He thought to himself: If Jing Heguang could really become a Jinshi, he would support him and really treat Jing Heguang as his younger brother.
Again, Li Wenxin felt that Jing Heguang was the same kind of person as him, emphasizing affection and righteousness, and was trustworthy!
As for Jing Heguang, he was also very satisfied – with this ‘good brother’ here, he would be closer to Li Wenxin and further away from the dangerous factor Li Yujiao.
It was only after the two of them chatted for a while that Jing Heguang remembered.
He hasn’t eaten yet…
He didn’t get to eat anything at this banquet at all. He must complain to his husband when he gets back! He needs a kiss and a hug to not feel aggrieved anymore.
