City Lord Liu Wuyan was a top three scholar. Of course he couldn't stand up straight in front of Tang Yun.
This was equivalent to a student from XX Normal University meeting a student from Tsinghua University. Before they could even speak, they had to suppress their voices.
One-third of the people present came forward and bowed to Tang Yun.
It wasn't that the remaining two-thirds didn't want to go up, but they weren't qualified. They could only stand in the corner and show a flattering smile.
"Brother Nian, it's been a few months since we parted in the capital. I've missed you." A young man in cotton clothes came forward and bowed to Tang Yun.
Tang Yun cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Brother Li!"
Another big shot appeared. He was a second rank scholar, the newly appointed Silver Clothed Inspector.
The Silver Clothed Inspector was also a kind of Imperial Censor, but it was a special inspection organization that belonged to the Monarch. Later on, the organization merged with the Imperial Censor and many young officials also entered this prestigious organization.
Shen Lang knew this person.
Black Tortoise City was a true bookworm. Shen Lang had grown up listening to Black Tortoise City's name.
Li Wenzheng!
The pride of Xuanwu City, the public enemy of all young scholars in Xuanwu City.
Because when a teacher beat someone, they would usually say one sentence. How about taking a look at Li Wenzheng? You guys really can't be carved.
Then, smack smack smack smack! The ruler came down.
Shen Lang had been beaten by his teacher more than 800 times since he was young. Ninety percent of the time, he would hear the name Li Wenzheng.
So in his memory, Li Wenzheng was the signal to be beaten.
Even though Shen Lang's soul had transmigrated from Earth, he instinctively felt a strong sense of discomfort when he saw this person.
This Li Wenzheng was 28 years old this year. He had just passed the second rank scholar, the same subject as Tang Yun.
Don't look down on him when you hear that he was 28 years old.
Passing the first rank at 28 years old was already very impressive.
In terms of the well-known figures in Xuanwu City, Li Wenzheng and Shen Lang were on the same level.
However, Shenlang's reputation was mostly negative.
Retard, King of Mooch, God of Gamblers, and now, there was probably another Lord of Porn.
And Li Wenzheng only had one nickname.
The pride of Xuanwu City!
How great and righteous was that?
He and Shen Lang were both commoners.
Shen Lang was vain and lazy, so he went to live off a woman.
Li Wenzheng, on the other hand, was diligent and self-reliant. In the end, he became a second-ranked Jinshi. He was simply a role model.
When Count Xuanwu was looking for a son-in-law, he didn't even dare to think about Li Wenzheng.
Count Jin Zhuo didn't dare to have such thoughts because he was too famous.
After the court examinations, Li Wenzheng returned to his hometown in glory. It was a sea of people.
Now, he was a Silver-clothed Inspector. Although his position was not high, he had amazing power. Even the governor had to respect him.
Today, at Zhang Jin and Xu Qianqian's engagement banquet, this second-ranked Jinshi sat in the third seat of honor.
He was six seats ahead of Shen Lang and Jin Mulan.
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"The second son of the Northern Marquis, Nangong Ping!"
This voice was simply impassioned and stirring up one's heart.
The last super figures had arrived!
The Crown Prince of the Jinhai Count House, Tang Yun, the son of the general, Zhu Wubian, Zhang? Governor's son, Zhang Jin, Li Wenzheng, and the governor of Xuanwu City, Liu Wuyan.
These five people stepped forward.
Because only these five people were qualified to welcome the son of the Northern Marquis.
Xu Guangyun and Xu Qianqian, as the hosts, were not qualified.
At this moment, Tang Yun looked at Jin Mulan.
Because Mulan was the daughter of the first wife of the Xuan Wu Mansion, she was of high status.
Mulan looked at Shen Lang.
"I'm not going." Shen Lang said.
Mulan said, "Then I'll go out and welcome them."
Mulan had put in a lot of effort. The Northern Marquis was a big shot in the military and could barely be counted as an old noble family. Although their attitude had deviated from the new political party, as a representative of the old noble families, Mulan still hoped to salvage the situation.
The six most distinguished people went to welcome them.
After a while, the son of the Northern Marquis, Nangong Ping, entered the hall.
Everyone was silent!
Shen Lang looked at him.
This second son of the Northern Marquis was not bad looking, but he was not as handsome as Tang Yun, nor was he as overbearing. Instead, he was full of smiles, making people feel like they were bathing in the spring breeze.
And there was another person next to him. If he guessed correctly, he should be Shu Tingyu of the Yinyuan Association.
This person's name sounded like a handsome man, but in fact, he was actually a fatty.
A fatty with a face whiter and smoother than a steamed bun.
Note that a fatty was different from a fat otaku.
There was a type of fatty who was very sinister, and it was this Shu Tingyu of the Yinyuan Association. This was the type of pig that played the pig to eat the tiger.
Another type of fatty was … Jin Mucong.
This Shu Tingyu of the Yinyuan Association did not actually smile, but his face seemed to be smiling all the time.
All the big shots were present!
Zhang? They did not appear, and neither did the older big shots. They would only be present at the wedding. The prominent people who came to the engagement banquet were basically the younger generation.
…
The engagement banquet was about to begin.
The rehearsal for the siege of the Xuan Wu Mansion was about to officially begin!
The other party was a group of people, and each of them was more powerful than the other.
And the only one who would accept the challenge was Shen Lang!
Mulan said in a low voice, "Husband, what do you think?"
Shen Lang said, "There's something I don't know if I should say."
Mulan said, "I want to hear it."
Shen Lang said, "Everyone here is trash! They're nothing but chickens and dogs!"
"Wife, do you know what's the most boring part of a game of chess?" Shen Lang said.
The beautiful woman said, "What is it?"
Shen Lang said, "Before the game has even started, we already know what the enemy's first move will be, what their second move will be, and what their third move will be. Of course, this is also the most interesting part."
"The first move of the Xu family, that whore, was just an appetizer. It was used to disgust people. It can be considered a tortoise's fist. I really didn't expect it at all. "
"But the enemy's second and third moves are very predictable."
Mulan said, "I don't believe it."
Shen Lang dipped his finger in the wine and wrote a name on the table.
Wang Lian!
Seeing Shen Lang's expression, Mulan said, "Do you think that the second person to attack us will be cousin Wang Lian?"
Shen Lang nodded, "90%!"
Mulan was puzzled. She knew that her Husband was very smart, but this kind of thing was too much of a coincidence. There was no way to predict it. But Shen Lang was so confident.
Zhang Jin raised his glass and was about to order the banquet to start.
But at this moment!
A figure barged in.
Xuanwu City Registrar, Mulan's distant cousin, Wang Lian.
He seemed to have drunk a little as he rushed into the hall.
Zhang Jin said, "Brother Wang Lian, you're late. You'll have to drink three cups as punishment."
The two of them had some history, but at this moment, they were very intimate. Indeed, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Wang Lian ignored him and rushed in front of Jin Mulan. His eyes were filled with infatuation and fanaticism.
"Mulan, why? Why? "
"Why did you marry this bastard? Have you forgotten our solemn pledge of undying love? "
"Two years ago, under the Osmanthus tree, under the moon, we promised to marry each other. Have you forgotten?"
"That day, under the moonlight, we loved each other and slept together. We promised to be husband and wife forever. Have you forgotten all of this?"
"Why did you betray me? Why did you marry this bastard? "
"For you, I didn't participate in the examinations. I came to Xuanwu City to be a registrar. I gave up a bright future. Everything was for you."
"Jin Mulan, you heartless woman. Why did you do this to me? That night of love, was it just a dream to you? "
Wang Lian's voice was hoarse, the cuckoo wept blood.
Hearing this, Mulan was stunned.
She really didn't expect that people could be so shameless.
Of course, Mulan was clear about Wang Lian's infatuation with her. So, she deliberately kept a distance from him.
What flowers under the moonlight? What affectionate love?
She almost never talked to Wang Lian in private.
But from Wang Lian's words, it seemed that Mulan had an affair with him.
What he said was not just a promise. He wanted to tell everyone that he had slept with Shen Lang's wife …
Another bucket of dirty water.
And it was dirty water that could hardly be washed off.
Mulan was really angry. She suddenly stood up to refute.
But Shen Lang held her hand.
"My wife, don't be anxious. This is just the beginning. He has more tricks up his sleeve. He will prove your innocence in an hour. And he … will die a terrible death!" Shen Lang said calmly.
At this time, everyone was talking about it.
"I didn't expect that the seemingly pure Jin Mulan would have an affair with Wang Lian."
"What's so unexpected? The more chaste a woman looks on the surface, the more promiscuous she is in private."
"That Shen Lang is so pitiful. His head is green. He's been made a cuckold."
"What's so strange about it? Shen Lang is just a lowly peasant boy. He can't even climb into Jin Mulan's bed. Their marriage is completely fake. After they got married, no matter what man Jin Mulan looks for, Shen Lang has no right to interfere."
Shen Lang took out a book and looked at the faces of the women who were gossiping. Then, he wrote down their names one by one.
If he didn't know them, he would ask Mulan.
Mulan said, "Husband, why are you writing down their names?"
Shen Lang said, "Let them live a life worse than death. They will regret living in this world."
At this time, Wang Lian was still looking at Jin Mulan. His gaze was infatuated and his expression was immersed in his memories. It was as if he was reminiscing about the love they had on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival last year.
Zhang Jin came over and pulled Wang Lian away, persuading him to return to his seat.
"Brother Wang Lian, the banquet hasn't started yet. Why are you drunk?"
Then, Zhang Jin looked at Shen Lang with a smug look.
You, Shen Lang, are shameless. You aren't afraid of slandering, but your wife, Jin Mulan, always cherishes her reputation. What can you do if we pour this bucket of sh * t on her?
You won't be able to clear your name even if you jump into Nujiang.
Shen Lang continued to dip his finger in the wine and put a cross on Wang Lian's name.
Because in his eyes, Wang Lian was already a dead man.
Then, he wrote down another name.
Li Wenzheng!
Mulan said in a low voice, "Husband, is this the person who made the enemy's third move?"
This person was a Silver-clothed Inspector. He was ordered to patrol all the prefectures in the world. Although his position was not high, no one dared to provoke him.
Even the prefectures had to be respectful to him. He was very powerful.
"Yes," Shen Lang said, "Moreover, he was the one who wanted to give me the final blow and kill me!"
Then, Shen Lang put a cross on Li Wenzheng's name.
Because in his eyes, the pride of Xuanwu City was not far from death.
Tonight was destined to be a cruel night.
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