The whole winter was spent in the hustle and bustle of the capital. Too many things happened in Dakang this winter. In the capital, the attention to the triennial scientific research reached its peak because of Dai Gao's words.

Due to large-scale snow disasters in various places, countless people were displaced, especially the civil changes in Shandong, which cast huge haze on the future of Dakang Dynasty. The invincible Dakang Empire finally declined and began to decline.

The Dakang Dynasty was never a worry-free state. The Yan Kingdom and the Turks in the north were eyeing each other, and the chieftains and southern barbarians were ready to move. However, the Emperor of the Dakang Dynasty was still addicted to cultivating immortals and asking questions, ignoring government affairs. The ministers of the Dakang Dynasty were still keen on speculation. The students of the Dakang Dynasty were staring at Lu Zheng. Everyone was looking forward to defeating Lu Zheng in the scientific examination, so as to become famous in one battle, and even gain fame while holding a beautiful woman.

In such chaos and impetuousness, the wheel of time moved forward and entered the 23rd year of Xinde. This year, Lu Zheng and Guan were the year of the palace examination, and this year was the first year after the Lu family moved to the capital.

Lu's house is decorated with lights and is very lively. Lu Zheng can now call Qi Qiuyue's mother just rightly. In the back house, Qi Qiuyue and Mrs. Zhang are on par, and even Qi Qiuyue's status is a bit higher. This is all because of the mother's son, so Lu Qian can only surrender and compromise. At present, Lu Zheng has become a well-deserved leading figure. Whether the Lu family can make a comeback depends on Lu Zheng.

The whole family had a New Year's Eve dinner. Because they were in the capital, the Lu family did not have many relatives and friends. Although the Gu family and the Chen family still had face-saving relationships, they were indeed only face-saving. There was no need for Lu Zheng to come forward in such an occasion. Lu Shanchang sent Lu Qian and a few brothers who were idle at home to excuse their friendship there.

For Lu Zheng, the first thing he had to visit was the Nie Yong family and the second was the Su Qing family. He respected his teachers and said that he could not be careless. It was fine for Nie Yong family, a small family. When Lu Zheng came to the door, Nie Yong had been waiting for a long time. The two of them talked in the living room, and all the maids and servants around him avoided him. Nie Yong grabbed Lu Zheng's hand and said:

"Lu Zheng, you can really tolerate it. You live in Fayuan Temple, no matter the sky collapses outside? Let me tell you, this situation is here, do you still expect you to block the thief alone?

I tell you, your idea is very dangerous, very unrealistic... very unrealistic. Lu Zheng, at a critical moment, can you listen to the teacher’s advice? The teacher will make the decision for you, go back to the East Palace to meet the prince, and I promise that the prince will protect you!"

Lu Zheng said: "Master Nie, although I am studying in Fayuan Temple behind closed doors, I can hear some news from outside. As far as I know, the East Palace has now promoted a talented man named Zhao Nan. This is a very talented man. It seems that the East Palace really hopes that his people can be related to Dai Gao! Master Nie, I know this in my heart and have some clues. Do you think I will go to the East Palace at this time, isn't it difficult for the prince?"

Nie Yong couldn't help stamping his feet. He pondered for a long time and said, "I said Lu Zheng, can't you tell me that the prince did it on purpose? Tell me, how big a temper is? The capital has been furious for your affairs, but you hid in Fayuan Temple and stayed out of the matter. Could it be that the prince's dignified crown prince would come to your door in person? You don't understand such a simple truth?"

Lu Zheng could only smile bitterly. He went to Fayuan Temple to hide from Qingjing. It was completely impossible for him to stand in a row at this time. However, he could not offend these noble people easily, so he could hide.

He could not tell Nie Yong about these words, he could only be silly and feel uncomfortable. After leaving Nie Yong's house, Nie Yong was naturally in a bad mood, so he immediately turned to the Su family.

The Su family in the capital is no longer as good as the Nie Yong family. The Su family in the capital is a top wealthy family, and its gateway is higher than the Lu family's status in Jiangnan. Lu Zheng visited Su Qing and was recognized by the disciple when he arrived at the door. The Su family opened the middle gate, and Lu Zheng was really flattered.

Fortunately, the old man and other elders of the Su family still boasted of their identities. Otherwise, Lu Zheng really didn't know how to deal with it. Su Qing lived in a yard with three enclosures. The yard was not big, but it was decorated with bamboo, magnolia, and rockery pavilions, which were extremely elegant.

Su Qing sat on the bed of the Arhat in the living room, two pretty girls serving her from left to right, and next to her was a woman singing a song, playing the pipa, singing with a gentle voice, and her eyebrows and eyes were full of indescribable charm.

Seeing Lu Zheng coming, he snorted coldly and turned his head aside in anger. The girl who was playing and singing was very embarrassed. She quickly stood up and was at a loss. The two pretty maids who served him stopped, and Su Qing said:

"Okay, what are you servants? Look at the young man, you are in a mess? Are you afraid of offending each other, are you afraid of being guilty of me?"

Lu Zheng said: "Master Su, why are you angry during the New Year? I know that Master Su is angry that I won't see you at Fayuan Temple. Hey, you said, I'm busy studying in Fayuan Temple with red sleeves and fragrant fragrance! After saying that no one sees you, can't Master Su understand my difficulties?

What’s even more uncomfortable is that Master Su actually asked Li Qianqian to find me. If I saw him, I wonder what would happen in the capital again! Why didn’t others see him? Only Li Qianqian would be seen?"

Su Qing hummed and said, "Okay, you guys are so proud of your face now, so big show, no one will see you! Since that's the case, what kind of wind blows you into the Su family's door today?"

Lu Zheng sat on the chair on the side of Su Qing and said, "Master Su, the big exam is about to come and see you! Actually, it will be good for you to hide at Fayuan Temple. If this is not the case, it will be difficult for you to be a human being?

Now, I'm hiding. If you can't find me, will you lose a lot of worries? Master Su, you are carefree and free and elegant. Without these worries, aren't you happy to be free?"

Lu Zheng smiled, Su Qing stared at Lu Zheng, his face finally calmed down a little, and said, "Don't you put on a high hat for me. Don't you know what you are thinking? You hide, hide and let those nobles lose their patience. You are waiting for good fruits to eat!

I think you should know what happened outside this time, right? This big exam has almost no way out, so wait. If you can't pass this exam, you will certainly be suppressed by Dai Gao, what's even more terrifying is that you may be completely curbed, and even Lu Changhe will be useless to praise you!

And if you pass by luck, hehe, you won’t have good results, and there is a great change in the capital. Once that happens, how much future can you, a young man who has just passed the Jinshi, have and how much energy can you have?"

Su Qing said these words sincerely and were also the truth. Lu Zheng listened very seriously and nodded sincerely to admit that he was right, but for Lu Zheng, what could he do now? Before passing the Jinshi exam, he was just a white man and could not do anything. After all, he knew very well in his heart that the emperor who was hiding in the deep palace of the Western Garden was extremely cold and cunning in his bones.

The more Lu Zheng is at this time, the more he needs to recognize his master. If Lu Zheng is confused under heavy pressure and even easily turns to one side, the waiting for him may be extremely serious consequences.

I have to say that Lu Zheng has now worshipped Lu Changhe as his adoptive father, which is a huge test. The one in the palace is testing Lu Zheng with such means! It’s just that poor Lu Zheng is a civilian now. It’s so difficult for him to withstand such great pressure.

Lu Zheng was full of pain, but he couldn't say a word. He could only pretend to be crazy and stupid when facing Su Qing. Fortunately, Su Qing was a free and easy person after all. Although he was very dissatisfied with Lu Zheng, he did not always bother with these things. The two of them drank tea and arranged for someone to sing songs. The atmosphere soon became harmonious, unlike Nie Yong's side.

But Lu Zheng was not able to leave in a hurry. Su Qing kept the meal and the two of them drank. After three rounds of wine, Su Qing suddenly came to Lu Zheng and lowered his voice:

"Brother Zheng'er, what you see is a drop in the complexity of the capital! According to our old man's judgment, after this big test, the capital may usher in unprecedented changes.

Once the situation changes, Lu Zheng, you have to consider how to deal with yourself. The teacher can’t help you! Yes, I know you are not ordinary. You are a talented man with outstanding talent. But nowadays, even if you are a powerful person, it is difficult for you to succeed alone. You can understand this principle without me telling me, right?"

Lu Zheng frowned slightly, his eyes flashed with a flash of light. He suddenly felt that he was walking on a road that others had completely designed. What can Lu Zheng do in the capital city?

Say a thousand and tell ten thousand. The more you face a big change, the more it is beneficial to the strong. The Lu family is now full of like a dog with a broken family, and it is just a lingering life in the capital. If there is a big storm, the fate of the Lu family is completely out of its own hands.

However, Lu Zheng suddenly realized that the change that Su Qing mentioned might be irreversible, and Lu Zheng suddenly felt a sense of urgency. In this era, if Lu Zheng wanted to control his own destiny, he had to grasp power, but Lu Zheng was now stuck in the Jinshi level. If he couldn't pass this level, he was bound to his hands and feet. Even if he had talent, it would be difficult to show off.

There is no way, this is the system of the Dakang Dynasty. Scholars have to be ranked in the Golden Palace. Scholars who have not entered the Golden Palace are just one head shorter than others. Lu Zheng can't change this at all.

With this in mind, Lu Zheng was instantly filled with fighting spirit and was full of expectations for the next big test. He looked at Su Qing and nodded seriously and said, "I remember Master Su's instructions in my heart! Thank you!"
Chapter completed!