C51

The journey from Yongping Mansion to the capital would take at least a day, and the carriage would take more time. Shen Jun smiled as he walked, and by the time he reached Master Shen Er's residence, it was already noon of the third day.

Master Shen Er specially took a leave of absence today, welcoming his third brother at the main entrance.

When the two brothers met, Shen Jun had a smile on his face as he saluted, before Second Master Shen then walked towards the mansion with a smile on his face.

Second Master Shen continued walking as he said, "It's been a long time since anyone has lived next door. Although I'm not as old as my family, I'm the only one here. Other than the main house, everything else is empty. You can stay here and don't pack up there. "

"I'm just afraid of disturbing second brother." Shen Jun smiled and waved his hand.

"You and I, brothers, what do you mean we shouldn't disturb you?" "If you didn't look for Elder Dou for help, I wouldn't have been able to find such a suitable house. You can stay here."

The Old Marquis Dou that Second Master Shen spoke of was Shen Jun's master, Old Marquis Dou. When Shen Junxiao was seven years old, Old Marquis Dou resigned from his military duties and became a noble and idle man. Every day, he would only raise birds and look after flowers and plants.

He had no son, only a daughter of a rich family. After the marriage of Miss Dou, he went to Yongping for a while out of boredom. Because he had a good relationship with the Master of Ming Hua Temple of Yongping, he stayed there for a few years. This was the room that Old Master Shen was acquainted with. The two people, one literary and one martial, strangely found each other's tempers. Thus, Shen Junxiao became Old Marquis Dou's personal disciple.

Due to Old Marquis Dou's low profile and his special orders not to spread the news, very few people in the Shen family knew that Shen Junxiao originally trained in martial arts.

Old Marquis Dou was also very fond of this outstanding student. Before he returned to the capital, he had sent someone to give him the title of 'Shen Junxiao', written on a mansion in the capital. That mansion was the neighboring house with Second Master Shen. The reason why Second Master Shen was able to buy the house he was currently living in was also due to the help of Old Marquis Dou.

Since Second Master Shen had invited him over and over again, Shen Jun would naturally not reject his request.

After welcoming him in, Master Shen Er talked about the matters of the capital with him, then brought up the purpose of this trip: "Are you already prepared to meet people?"

Shen Jun laughed as he toyed with his wine cup, looking at his elder brother with a serious expression. "I don't wish to pay my respects."

Master Shen Er was shocked by his words and said in surprise: "You aren't paying your respects? Then why did you come to the capital? Are you sure you don't want to try? "If it succeeds, then you will definitely have some help in your career."

Although Liu Yan had resigned from office, the Liu Clan was the founder of the country, and they had a deep roots in the dynasty. Besides, Liu's eldest son was already in the third rank, so the next step was to squeeze into the cabinet.

Shen Junxiao was going to take part in the Imperial Examinations. Once he became a scholar, he would first go to Han Lin Yuan to serve two years of experience. At this time, someone helped him, perhaps shortening the time to go directly to other yamen. For example, the justice courts, the six departments, etc.

If he could obtain Liu Qi's favor, although his career might not be smooth sailing, he would still be able to steadily make it to the top.

Now that the news of Liu Yun wanting to take in disciples was spread out, many people rushed to the capital.

Yet, his younger brother did not go to pay his respects. How could Second Master Shen not be shocked?

Shen Junxiao was still as calm and indifferent as before. "I'm afraid he doesn't think much of little brother's talents. Has elder brother ever thought of how he can be a member of a faction before even entering the imperial court?"

"Party membership? Lord Liu had always been a member of the Clear Stream Sect and had never interacted with any of the princes. Even when he was the crown prince's tutor, he still held a position and kept a distance from the crown prince. "Where is the partisan struggle going on?"

"Don't the Qing Liu sect understand?"

If one were to say that Second Master Shen was shocked earlier, then hearing his younger brother's words now made him shocked. He was so nervous that he almost lost his voice, "Be cautious with what you say. Isn't it true that all the ministers these days use the name of a faction of cleanliness? It's as if you're going against the entire Cabinet! "

Shen Jun laughed when he heard that, "If they are all so innocent, then how would the Embroidered Uniform Guard be reinstated? It is just that they have a higher skill and they have hidden it even more." Your big brother's words have even fooled you. "

What Qing Liu sect? Was everyone in the government so upright that they rarely colluded with the military generals and eunuchs?

Shen Junxiao had experienced ups and downs, so he was extremely clear about these matters.

Second Master Shen more or less knows a little about it, and at this moment, his face was extremely unsightly, yet he had no words to refute.

"Second brother is now seeing that Lord Liu wants to accept a disciple, but is it really good to accept a disciple in such a grand manner?" "It's been so hard to get a good seedling. What if it breaks just like that? Would his heart ache for her?" Shen Junxiao saw that his brother was still hesitating, so he further analyzed the matter.

His words were usually directed towards the main point, and these words also caused Second Master Shen to be enlightened, to the point that he was at a loss for words.

There was an old saying, "Shoot the bird in the head."

If he really had to put in all his effort to train such an outstanding person, why did he have to proclaim the world in such a manner? Liu Yun also had an opponent, and no one wanted to see his opponent to have a pleasant life. In other words, he had groomed another opponent for himself.

"So this time, what sort of disciple did he recruit just to cover himself?"

"Most likely."

Hearing that, Second Master Shen became silent, and after a long while, he said: "I have been busy these few days, and did not think much about it. Now that I think about it, it is very possible. And even so, those who are lucky and speculative still want a chance. "

For ten years he had studied diligently. For the common people, there were many who could obtain wealth and power!

As such, even if it was something that everyone could understand, the crowd would still rush forward like a flock of ducks.

"That's not what we're thinking about." Shen Jun laughed as he said in a low voice, "Just tell them to fight until their heads bleed."

"It's good that you can think it through. Father told you when he was a kid that you had a mind of your own, and that's true. This year's Imperial Examinations should not be a problem for you. "

Regarding the Imperial examinations, Shen Jun just smiled and did not reply.

After returning to the guest courtyard, Shen Junxiao sat down and saw Sibao rushing in, handing him a letter. "Master San, there's a letter for you."

A letter?

He had just arrived at the capital, who would write to him?

"It's from home." Four Treasures noticed his doubt and added.

The teenager who received the letter revealed a smile. He opened the letter and saw the neat handwriting. His smile became even wider.

The Four Treasures were still standing in front of him. It was rare for him to see the Third Master of the Qing and Cold Hands in such a good mood, so he could not help but be curious. Just as he was about to blink and guess who it was that wrote the letter to, he saw his San Ye's cold eyes sweep over him, quickly shrinking his neck and retreating as fast as if there was a ghost chasing him from behind.

Shen Jun smiled widely. Seeing that the little girl was still talking about not looking at clothes and accessories, he did not know whether to laugh or cry. He also saw her saying that Jiaxin Institution's Riko was going to begin the fruit and wait for him to come back to see the verdant fruits. It was said that it was hanging in clusters in the middle of a technique room. It must be very green and cheerful.

What a child.

Shen Jun smiled with his almond-shaped eyes slightly perked up. His eyes flickered with a gentle light like the spring wind.

Letting him look at the green fruit, was it implying that he should return earlier?

As he thought of this, he called in the Fourth Treasure, asking him to write a reply to the girl. The smile on his face grew even wider as he placed the brush down. When the little girl saw this reply, she would definitely pout with a worried face.