The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty Chapter 71: It is suspected that the moon will fall for nine days

At the beginning of Zhao Yun's hard reading for months, finally, Renzong issued an decree, ordering Zongzheng to recommend the young children of the clan to enter the palace for the call-up test. Those who do well in the call-up test can be awarded an official post.

The news had already spread internally, and everyone was already making preparations. With Renzong's order, Zongzheng's list had been drawn up, and the test started in full swing.

Zhao Yunchu was crammed for several months, but it was still very effective. When he arrived at the palace, he saw that Renzong's questions had indeed been similar to the same type, and the rest could also be applied, so he was overjoyed to answer the questions.

Because the clansmen didn't like to read, they were not as good as Zhao Yunchu because of their improvised cramming, and they even called him into the top three.

Renzong was very happy, thinking that although Zhao Yunchu's answer was not spiritual, it was solid, so he was appointed as a defensive envoy.

As for the three brothers of Zhao Yunchu's family, the eldest brother is weak and fainted when answering the question (I don't know if it is true or false), the second brother and the third brother are ignorant and inexperienced, and the pages are mostly blank, and they all pass the test.

After returning, Zhao Yuanyan was really angry and ordered to let a few people except Zhao Yunchu continue to study until they passed the exam...

Zhao Yunchu's brothers sighed and shouted that they must fight to the end this time. If you don't study, you won't study. If you pass the test, you will suffer in the future, so it's better to give up now-they already know that the official family may give up in the future. Real office.

Let my little brother suffer alone, that stupid boy has been bewitched by Yun Yanhui.

Zhao Yunchu happily went to Kaifeng Mansion to find Yunyan to return the joy. As the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, Yunyanhui was bringing people from Kaifeng Mansion together to tie chrysanthemums and decorate the courtyard.

People love chrysanthemums. Every autumn, especially the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Double Ninth Festival, the door is decorated with chrysanthemums.

The fifteenth day of the eighth month was originally the day when the emperor offered sacrifices to the moon. During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the current dynasty, it was named the Mid-Autumn Festival, which was named as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was officially listed as an official festival. Eat the moon.

Because of the special nature of Kaifeng Mansion, everyone was busy in previous years. The more the people celebrate, the more things happen in Kaifeng House.

This year, Yun Yanhui made a proposal, because for some time now, he has also made some money from growing vegetables and brewing wine. It is better to have a party for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Everyone takes turns on duty and come to have fun if you have nothing to do.

Bao Zheng is also an enlightened person. He also thinks that Yun Yanhui's statement is reasonable. Holding such activities can enhance the cohesion of Kaifeng officials. So he ordered a festival group to hold a party during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Yun Yanhui was in charge of the overall planning and organization, and with the specific arrangements for the banquet, he gave the party a very modern name: the first Kaifeng House Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.

Seeing Zhao Yunchu coming, Yun Yanhui knew that he had entered the palace to take the exam today, so she asked him the result with a smile.

In the early stage of Zhao Yun, Ai Ai said: "The third place in the test... It's all thanks to Brother Yan."

"It's up to you to study hard by yourself." Yun Yanhui was also very happy, "Now you don't have to do questions every day, we'll be holding the Mid-Autumn Festival party soon, I've thought of an excellent program, then you and Zheng Come with Ling—Speaking of Zheng Ling, he seems to be locked up at home, and I don’t know if he will be able to come out.”

Zhao Yunchu wished that Zheng Ling couldn't get out, so he said, "Don't disturb him, in case it makes him more stiff with the family."

"No, it's my first time to organize a party in the mansion, and I have to come to support me." Yun Yan replied, "I want to change into the moon, and I won't come to regret him."

Zhao Yunchu's eyes widened, "Brother Yan, did you learn the spells in Tianqing Guan? Can you still get the Moon Palace?"

"Why are you so feudal and superstitious, making fun of you," Yun Yan said casually, "but I want to make more flavors of moon balls, do you like the five-kind ones?"

Zhao Yunchu frowned: "I don't like..."

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On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zheng Ling was still stuck at home.

The party is about to start here. Yun Yan is back at the scene scheduling, and she is very busy. Seeing that the host specially invited from the brothel is about to appear on stage, Zheng Ling has not yet appeared.

Yun Yanhui hurriedly went to find Zhao Yunchu, "Why hasn't Zheng Ling come yet? He also sent a letter before saying that he must try to come out."

Zhao Yunchu: "May I reunite with my family in the mansion..."

"Bah, his family doesn't like this." The saying that the people in the moonlight are reunited in the Mid-Autumn Festival didn't become popular at this time, Yunyan pulled Zhao Yunchu back, "Let's get him out!"

"But it's about to start... Hey, Brother Yan, what's that over there?" Zhao Yunchu still wanted to change the subject. A high platform was built in the yard next to the open space where the party was held. The platform was surrounded by black cloth. , there was something on it, which was also covered, and many people guessed it was a high-altitude stage.

"Don't give me nonsense, let's go!" Yun Yan dragged Zhao Yunchu back and ran to Zheng's mansion, over the wall to enter Zheng's mansion, avoiding people, and entering Zheng Ling's yard.

Zheng Ling's yard was also locked. He was sitting in his room, looking up at the sky.

"Xiao Ling!" Yun Yan shouted back from the window.

Zheng Ling could hardly believe his ears, got up and leaned out, "Brother Yan!"

Yun Yanhui directly stretched out her arms, hugged Zheng Ling's shoulders, and dragged him out of it. The two of them didn't stand firm and rolled on the grass.

Zheng Ling was covered in grass clippings and said sillyly, "Brother Yan, come pick me up."

"We agreed to see you tonight in Kaifeng Mansion, why don't you come?"

Zheng Ling said aggrievedly: "Father doesn't agree... Said that when I gave up entering the art academy, I would be let out."

"Poor..." Yun Yan had no choice but to say, "Forget it, I'm drunk at the moment, I'll go over the wall tonight to watch the party in our Kaifeng Mansion."

He took Zheng Ling and Zhao Yunchu out, but fortunately Zhao Yunchu and his father learned skills well, and with another magical power, he took them out.

Zheng Ling's family is also big and dodged to avoid people, so it took a lot of effort to get in and out.

There are tourists on the road. The Mid-Autumn Festival is different from the Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival is the lantern, but the Mid-Autumn Festival is the river lantern.

On this day, river lanterns are placed in the ban center and outside the palace. The rivers in Bianjing are full of lanterns, flowing down the river, as bright as a galaxy, which is different from the Lantern Festival lanterns scene.

Zheng Ling said: "Everyone has gone to set up the river lanterns. It's a pity that there is no place to set up the lanterns in Kaifeng Mansion, but since you have not rested in previous years, this is already a good idea."

"We have lights, but they're not river lights." Yunyan curled her lips back.

"What light?" Zheng Ling asked.

Yunyan smiled back and said nothing.

Zhao Yunchu remembered something and got a clue, "Hey, Brother Yan..."

At this moment, Zheng Ling suddenly stopped, his eyes widened, staring in one direction in astonishment, "Then, what is that?"

Zhao Yunchu and Yun Yanhui also looked up and saw that somewhere not far from the city, a bright moon appeared out of thin air!

This moon is only a few feet higher than the house, bright and clear, with mottled light and shadow on it, like the shadow of laurel and the vast cold, and the fifteenth full moon in the sky complements each other, which is not unshakable!

Zheng Ling almost bit his tongue and came back to his senses, "Then—that direction, isn't it Kaifeng Mansion?"

Yunyan looked back at the bright moon and said proudly, "Yes, that's our lamp."

It turned out to be a lamp? !

Let's not say that river lanterns are now all over the city, this lantern will definitely stand out even during the Lantern Festival. It's just that this lamp is shaped like a bright moon, and it is indeed more suitable for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Zhao Yunchu stumbled and said: "It turns out that the high platform is used for this... Brother Yan, it must have been a long time, right?"

This effect is absolutely impossible to achieve without trying many times.

Yunyan nodded back, "Of course, Mr. Gongsun helped me to design together for a long time. I don't know how much leather, paper, and ink have been scrapped. I have to spend a lot of candlelight tonight, but this stage works well. Right? You can't see the high platform covered by the black cloth at all here. The moon wheel seems to be floating in mid-air. I don't know what the effect looks like in the mansion grounds. Well. Hey, let's hurry back, I also arranged a song and dance performance."

Zheng Ling was convinced, "Brother Yan, you still know how to play."

Even though Beijing is clever and beautiful, it's really not many who can make such a big noise like Yun Yanhui. That moon, looking around Kaifeng Mansion, is even more eye-catching than the moon in the sky!

Zhao Yunchu couldn't help muttering: "If the platform is higher and the moon is bigger, wouldn't the whole city be able to see it?"

"Our house can only do this level anyway, and we can't afford the consumption. This time I also promised Bao Shaoyin, this thing will be sold, and the balance of income and expenditure..." Yun Yan He replied, "Tonight is not only an appreciation, but also equivalent to a display of products, otherwise the table can be lower."

The three of them walked to the Kaifeng government office while talking. In such a short time, the surrounding area of ​​the government office was completely surrounded by people. They were all Bianjing citizens who had witnessed or heard about the "moon admiration", and others who were rushing Come, there are constant exclamations from the crowd.

Under pressure, the Kaifeng government also dispatched many government officials to maintain order.

Yun Yanhui took the two of them and shouted, "I'm from Kaifeng Mansion, let me in." They squeezed past, almost lost their shoes, and finally entered the mansion and went to the party venue.

When I got inside, Zhang Shanren was performing on the stage. He seldom performs on stage now, and he only came out after seeing Yun Yan's face. Half of the people in the audience were admiring Zhang Shanren's performance, while the other half were staring at the artificial bright moon directly opposite the auditorium.

During the Mid-autumn Festival, people tend to go up to open places to appreciate the moon, but these officials who have to stay in Kaifeng Mansion on duty on duty can appreciate the moon without going out!

Also, even in the mansion, you can hear the hustle and bustle outside - people who admire the moon have come here, which makes everyone excited, proud, and proud.

As soon as Yun Yanhui came in, Zhou Ren loved Zhou's mother and jumped out from nowhere, grabbing Yun Yanhui's arm, "Brother Yan, you are here."

She came out suddenly and almost scared Zhao Yunchu - he was pulling Yun Yanhui's other arm.

"People love my sister, what's wrong, but there is something wrong with the dance?" Yun Yan asked back.

"No problem, it's just that I don't dare to start if you're not there." Zhou Renai wiped his forehead and said coquettishly, "It's too thrilling, my sister is afraid."

Zheng Ling didn't understand, "You are here to perform songs and dances, what are you afraid of?"

Zhou Renai's staff are all prostitutes with rich performance experience, as well as the very popular oiran lady, how can they be afraid of such a small occasion with hundreds of people?

Yunyan coughed twice, "Well, isn't it a song and dance performance later, the dance name is "Chang'e Flying to the Moon"..."

……

This night, many Bianjing citizens who were watching outside Kaifeng Mansion saw that a bright moon hung in Kaifeng Mansion, and then with the faint sound of silk and bamboo drums, a beautiful woman in palace dress fluttered from the roof to That moon.

Everyone gasped: Not only Mingyue, but Chang'e?

It's so far away that I can't see her face at all. However, the long skirt and streamers are hunting and dancing in the night sky. The woman who plays Chang E is extremely light, dancing gracefully in the air with the music, sometimes It rises and falls, like leaping among the clouds...

The dance is wonderful, and the thought and mood are even more rare.

This situation is really intoxicating without alcohol!