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After a long while, Wang Wenyuan raised his head and looked at Cao Lvhuang and Ye Wuhai, then said: "I think you all already know, that nowadays, all the martial artists and heroes are being killed repeatedly, and those who are dead no longer come back, and those who are still alive will disappear without a trace, who would dare to appear in public again? … "Where does Starlord Wu Qu want to go?"

The more Wang Wenyuan spoke, the more excited he became. His hands suddenly touched the zither strings, and a few strings immediately began to tremble in anger. Before the sound of the guqin disappeared, Wang Wenyuan continued to speak. "I have been counting for a long time, and as things stand, there are only a few martial artists left in this world. The five warriors of the New Capital City have been killed one after another. When the Central Plains Warriors was in a state of great misfortune, I can only see that the number of experts in the martial arts world, both far in the horizon and near the capital city, was as few as the stars in the sky. As far as I know, the only one far away is the one known as the 'Southern Spear King' thorny history Chou Tianting of Jing Prefecture, and the one near here is the 'Capital First Lance' Murong Shanshui. "

"Why?" Ye Wuhai turned around and asked in shock, "Could it be that he was also killed?"

After he finished speaking, Wang Wenyuan and Cao Lvhuang couldn't help but turn towards the young man, Ye Wuhai.

Furthermore, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai had already been mulling over the words for a long time, but in the midst of this chaos, the poem "Poem of Mountains and Rivers" had not fully formed in his stomach. He stood up with a calm face. He had a sincere heart to repay his country. As he was thinking about the famous mountains and rivers of China, he took heavy steps forward …

At this moment, it was as if the air in the hall had frozen, and the gazes of the two elders had always been fixated on, the third Young Master, as he slowly walked forward. His eyes followed the movements of his feet as he turned around, his feet pulling on the strings of his gaze. Everything was within his words, and the sound of his feet was extremely loud.

"One, two, three …"

Finally, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai took his third step and said: "I want to ascend the clouds to embrace the moon, and shine down the rivers to circle the five mountains. A tidal wave of anger rose in Qiantang River, when will the chaotic dust of the Nine Prefectures stop? "

"Alright!" Hearing that, Wang Wenyuan immediately clapped his hands: "Young Master Ye is indeed amazing, you were able to smoothly pass the fourth stage, this old man is already very satisfied with your talent."

"Ha!" Ha! Ha! My disciple has already written this poem within six steps. I think Brother Wang should hurry up and show your fifth trial! "

"This …" Being asked by the Cao Lvhuang, Wang Wenyuan actually felt that there was no way to respond! Actually, he hadn't had the time to think of the question for the fifth test! Therefore, Wang Wenyuan smiled: "Brother Cao, no need to be anxious! Your disciple will pass the test. It's just that your disciple hasn't told you the poem's title yet. "

"Oh — —" The Cao Lvhuang suddenly came to his senses, and said, "What did I think it was! The poem had been written, so how hard could the topic be? Disciple! Quickly draw up the question! "

After hearing what was said, Ye Wuhai turned around and said to Wang Wenyuan: "This poem was ordered by the Prime Minister Wang to write a poem within seven steps with the theme of" Mountains and Rivers "as the title."

"En! …" Wang Wenyuan thought for a moment and said, "< Seven Steps Mountain and River >! This topic is quite refreshing and natural. It is indeed a unique work of art. This old man approves of this topic. "

"If you agree, then so be it! Brother Wang, hurry up and bring out your fifth trial! "

"Good!" Since Brother Cao is urging me, I won't refuse anymore. In retrospect, I have already come up with questions about the human nature of the wind and astronomical geography, and the topics I am going to come up with are bound to go beyond them, and to be even more difficult. "

After Ye Wuhai heard these words, for some reason, he opened his mouth to ask: "I wonder what kind of question will this Prime Minister Wang have?

"Ha!" Ha! "Ha!" Wang Wenyuan had already planned for this, and couldn't help but laugh loudly, "This fifth test's question is extraordinary! If I don't take a look at your music, calligraphy and painting, or ask you about your astronomy, I would actually like to see how good your skills are. "

"Oh?!" Ye Wuhai could not help but be shocked, and thought to himself, "If Prime Minister wishes to test my ability, it can't be a test of my skills, right? He didn't expect it to be like this. "But what does' holding power 'mean?" Ye Wuhai was unable to guess, and could not help but ask: "Prime Minister Wang, do you want to see my ability?"

"Good!" You wait. Someone, come! " Prime Minister Wang called out, and a male servant walked out from the west side of the Heart Nurturing Palace. He walked to the front of Prime Minister Wang and bowed: "What orders do you have, Prime Minister?"

"Go to the back hall and bring the jade flute here!"

"Yes sir!" The manservant replied.

At this time, the Cao Lvhuang Master and disciple couldn't help but look at each other and laugh. They thought to themselves, "So that's how it is! "How hard is that?"

Not long after, the male servant brought the jade flute and passed it to the Prime Minister Wang, then he left the Heart Nourishment Hall. At this time, Wang Wenyuan picked up the jade flute, caressed it and said: "Look at this jade flute, it seems like it has met Sir Ru Yi!"

After Ye Wuhai heard this, he did not understand what it meant. Just as he was about to ask, Prime Minister Wang opened his mouth and spoke: "Young Master Ye! Please use this jade flute to play a song. "

When Ye Wuhai heard this, he immediately got up and stood in front of Prime Minister Wang. Wang Wenyuan held onto the jade flute and said: "Please choose your song for yourself, Young Noble! As long as it's a famous song. "

"Thank you, Prime Minister Wang." After Ye Wuhai finished speaking, he held the jade flute in both hands and slowly returned to his seat.

At this time, Ye Wuhai caressed the jade flute with both hands, and looked down at the small and exquisite jade flute, pondering for a while before saying: "Two seniors! The students will play a song from the East Yan Jin famous general Huan Yin-yin (voice, notyi, i) (Yi) "Three Plum Blossom"! "

"En!" Wang Wenyuan couldn't help but stroke his beard and nod, "This piece of music depicts the temperament of the Plum Blossom Ling Shuang Ao Xue, admiring the pure white and chaste character of the Plum Blossom, it is truly a masterpiece passed down in the world. However, in the Tang Dynasty, this "Three Plum Blossom Toys" was modified by the ancient zither master Yan Shi, and became a zither song of the same name. Although they are all different musical instruments, they all have their own unique characteristics and are quite unique! "

"Prime Minister Wang is right, this zither and flute can outline and depict the main melody and mental state of 'Three Plum Blossom Arts'. But I always felt that the mournful and hoarse sound of the flute made people appreciate a scene of withered grass and trees, solemn and solemn, with only plum blossoms, proud and frosty. Therefore, whenever my mood is low and depressed, I will recall this "Three Plum Blossom" in my mind. The sad and chilling sound of the flute will always be lingering around me. At that time, it was truly an indescribable and irresistible feeling. "

After Ye Wuhai finished speaking, Wang Wenyuan and the Cao Lvhuang couldn't help but sink into a kind of subtle reverie, as if the desolate flute sound that Ye Wuhai was talking about had floated slowly towards their ears from afar … At this moment, there was a period of silence in the Heart Training Hall …

Suddenly, a gentle, elegant and melodious voice of a jade flute rang out in the Heart Nurturing Hall … Gradually, this soft flute sound slowly thickened its timbre. It was as if this simple flute sound was shuttling back and forth through the smoke and mist, as if it had lost its way and was still going forward without flinching. However, this cold flute sound, was gradually causing one's mind to surge violently, like a hot knife through butter. That misty cloud and mist seemed to have been blown into pieces by it, and even that deaf person seemed to be able to hear this flute sound, let alone Wang Wenyuan and Cao Lvhuang who were present.

At this time, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai held his flute, and the sounds of the subtle tunes seemed to flow around his mouth and onto his fingers, as he had already used this jade flute with ease and skill. That piece of flute sound that pierced the ear was like a slow and hurried stream. It melded into the mind of the listener, causing people to feel as if many scenes of a mountain and its moon, windblown plum blossom, turning silver and making jade floated past their eyes … Regardless of whether it was the flute music that entered the listener's mind or the tune that drifted within this hall, everyone would feel as if it was the melody of "Three Plum Blossom Moves" that was being played in a gentle and lingering manner. "That was it: one was called the moon, the other was called the moon, the third was called the cloud, the third was called the sky, the third was the river, the third was called the moon, the third was called the moon." "To ask what love is in this world is to be able to teach a person how to live and die; to read many stories in this world, it is extremely fascinating."

After a long while, the melody finally passed and gradually calmed down. It left behind a faint floating sound, just like the countless thoughts of the faraway wanderer as he gazed at the plum blossoms in the distance. It would cause one's heart to fill with an endless feeling of lamentation …

"Pah!" Pow! "Pah!..." At this time, Wang Wenyuan finally clapped his hands and praised, "The Young Master Ye's melody is astonishing. To be able to play this kind of music, it is truly a rare artiste in the world. This time, this old man has finally chosen you. "

At this time, the Cao Lvhuang could not help but ask: "Brother Wang, what do you mean by that?"

"Oh! Ha! Ha! "Ha!" Wang Wenyuan said happily, "Brother Cao is still masked. I am saying that I have finally found the most suitable master for this jade flute that I have treasured for thirty years. So, I decided to give this jade flute to Young Master Ye as a gift. "

"Ah!..." Hearing this, Ye Wuhai couldn't help but be stunned. He lowered his head to look at the jade flute, and was momentarily at a loss as to what to do. Just at this time, Cao Lvhuang spoke out: "Disciple! Hurry up and thank Prime Minister Wang! "

Hearing Master Cao's permission, Ye Wuhai got up and refused: "This jade flute is a precious object of Prime Minister Wang, how can I steal it away from you? Moreover, this is just my first time at the Prime Minister Residence, and I won't receive anything without merit. I will return this jade flute to you, Prime Minister Wang! " With that said, Ye Wuhai handed the jade flute back to Wang Wenyuan.

Seeing that, Wang Wenyuan finally said unhappily: What's wrong? Young Master Ye clearly looks down on this old man for not accepting my gift! "

"NO!" "No!" Ye Wuhai felt a bit of panic in his heart, he anxiously stopped and denied, "How could junior dare! I have truly failed in accepting Prime Minister Wang's kindness! "

"NO!" What you said was wrong! " Wang Wenyuan's complexion looked a little better as he said, "You have successfully passed through the five obstacles that I have set for you. This is a reward for you, a reward that you deserve! That's why, if you accept the gift I gave you, you fully deserve it. Young Master Ye, you don't have to hesitate. "

"That's right!" "Disciple!" Cao Lvhuang could not help but walk to Ye Wuhai's side and advise, "Prime Minister Wang is right. Don't push it away anymore, just quickly thank Prime Minister Wang! "

Hearing Cao Lvhuang's persuasion, Ye Wuhai gazed at his master, and then looked at the jade flute in his hands. He finally realised, if he still did not accept, forget about Prime Minister Wang, even Master Cao would be angry at him. As he thought about this, Ye Wuhai immediately thanked Wang Wenyuan: "Thank you for your kindness towards this junior. This junior will definitely cherish this jade flute even more, and it will forever be by my side!"

"Good!" That's right! " Wang Wenyuan was overjoyed in his heart, and said, "Being able to accept this item, can also be considered as clearing up a matter that has accumulated in my heart for many years! Hm! It's not early anymore. After lunch, you two should stay at the mansion for a few more days. Please don't go out and stay in the inn. "

"Good!" We will listen to you, Prime Minister Wang! " When Cao Lvhuang finished, he saw Wang Wenyuan calling a servant over, bringing the two of them out of the Heart Nurturing Palace, and walking towards a guest room.

Just like this, the Cao Lvhuang and Ye Wuhai decided to stay in the Prime Minister Wang's residence for the time being. In the period before the Beijing Trials, the Master and disciple duo would definitely be called to the Heart Nurturing Palace by the Prime Minister Wang. Every time, the three of them would always have to talk to each other before flying off in satisfaction. Unknowingly, the master and disciple pair had been in the Prime Minister Wang Palace from the ninth day of June all the way to the sixth of July. However, during this period of time when the three of them were talking about ancient times and modern times, they did not know that in the other Prime Minister's residence, which was located inside and outside the palace gates of the, there were lanterns hanging in front of the mansion, and it was extremely crowded. For several days in a row, the Prime Minister Chen Palace was filled with this kind of festering and festering banquet, where all the guests gathered. There was no need to mention the number of people who went out to brag and present gifts, the scenery was magnificent. It was as if an army of thousands of men and horses was following the trail of Mount Pan! However, the Prime Minister Chen Tian Zhong did not send any invitation notes to the Prime Minister Wang Palace. It was only until the Prime Minister Wang found out about this matter that it was already many days later. It was already the last day before the examination, which was the sixth of July.

It was on the morning of July 6th, right after breakfast. Cao Lvhuang and Ye Wuhai came to the Caring Hall of the Prime Minister Wang as usual, only to see that Wang Wenyuan had already been sitting by the table with his guqin for a while. However, the master and disciple had already noticed that Prime Minister Wang's expression had completely disappeared, as if a belly full of worry was hanging by his side. Until they sat down quietly at the side, Wang Wenyuan said with a serious expression: "This year's main examiner is Prime Minister Chen Tian Zhong, it seems like I am powerless against him. Furthermore, that Chen Tian has always had ill intentions towards me, Wang Wenyuan. He mentioned that regarding the great feast that he has been having recently, the only thing he did not do was to not post an invitation to my house, it was clear that he was looking down on me, Wang Wenyuan. However, as long as he can be an impartial examiner, I will not bother with him about this matter. But according to my calculations, I feel that this year's Beijing Trials will not be normal. It seems like abnormal events will occur, and I am extremely worried about what Chen Tian is doing! "

"Prime Minister Wang doesn't need to worry about that! "Wang has his own laws and his own country. Chen Tian would never do something so outrageous that it would defy common sense!"

"Sigh!" Brother Cao! " Wang Wenyuan couldn't help but sigh and say, "You still don't completely understand him! And I have known him well enough to serve in court with him. I, Wang Wenyuan, have always been fair and honest, even though Chen Tian Zhong has always been eyeing me covetously, fighting in the open and fighting in the dark, he still can't do anything to me. However, Chen Tianzhong already had the intention to push them out, so he wouldn't stop so easily. "To put it bluntly, although Chen Tian and I haven't seen each other for a few days, I knew that he was going to pull a few ass eggs when he had his butt."

Just then, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai thought about Wang Wenyuan's words and said: "Thinking back, there must be evil and villains in all the dynasties and dynasties. The loyal officials and good generals were always framed by the evil villains, it seems like you have seen many things. But for Prime Minister Wang, you have been resting and nurturing in the manor for the past few days. I presume that Chen Tian, with his family and national affairs on him, would not come to your manor to fight against you! "

"Hm!" That's true! " Wang Wenyuan answered and said, "Although he did not invite me to this gathering of guests, he did save me a lot of trouble."

"Hm!" Brother Wang is right! You are already an old official in your sixties and you are sick. It is about time that you enjoy some peaceful days at home.

"Ai!" Wang Wenyuan could not help but sigh, "Why wouldn't I want to do that? But this country is in trouble, and is fraught with dangers. How can I calm down in this house? Just the appearance of the martial arts tribulation in the martial arts world was enough to cause people to be restless day and night! Furthermore, I received news last night that there was a war in Jing Prefecture … "

"What?!" "Jing Prefecture's army is in chaos?" Hearing this, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai could not help but be shocked. Scenes of chaos and chaos seemed to be occurring before his eyes. Furthermore, he seemed to have seen a golden-armored "spear general" charging through the crowd of riders and fighting with his life on the line! Wherever this "spear general" went, streams of blood and flesh would fly out. Although this was a chaotic battle, Ye Wuhai could still clearly see that the mighty general was his brother-in-law, Jing Prefecture's thorny history Chou Tianting. However, this was only an illusion of Third Young Master Ye Wuhai. In fact, in the chaos in Jing Prefecture, the "Southern Spear King" Jing Prefecture's thorny history Chou Tianting was not among them. Furthermore, this wise general would never appear in this war in Jing Prefecture. He would never know what happened here that he did not want to see. Because the "Southern Spear King" Chou Tianting, this world-class martial arts figure had long "entered the underworld, soul descent nine heavens". As the saying goes, "In life, everything that comes and goes is nothing", the spirit soul that died no longer knew anything about the human world. However, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai had no way of knowing about this tragic event that caused him so much grief. He had always thought that although the army in Jing Province was chaotic, with the strength of his brother-in-law Chou Tianting and his extraordinary hand skill, he would definitely be able to calm the chaos. Soldiers come and block, men come and go! Everything was destined to happen!

"Why?" "The army in Jing Prefecture is in chaos so quickly!?" Cao Lvhuang could not believe his ears. He could not come up with an answer in any way as he asked Wang Wenyuan, "Isn't there a vengeful general guarding Jing Prefecture? How could there be a war? "

"That's right!" And I was feeling bored about it, too? " Wang Wenyuan lowered his head and pondered, "As far as I know, with General Chou Tianting's character, no internal strife would happen to his subordinates. Therefore, I infer that there was an enemy invasion in Jingzhou. But the most puzzling thing is that, Chou Tianting who has always been resourceful and brave in battle, why did he not manage to defend this city? "

Just then, Cao Lvhuang could not help but look at Ye Wuhai, he just sat there silently, and asked: "Disciple! What do you think of it? "

"Oh!" Ye Wuhai asked this question as if he had just awoken from a dream. But he immediately regained his calm and thought to himself, "Why did Master Cao suddenly ask me this? … He couldn't possibly know the relationship between me and General Chou, right? I don't think so! I have always kept my mouth shut and never mentioned this to him. How would he know that the thorny history of Jing Province was actually my brother-in-law? "Because there is no need for me to spread it around, or to expose myself and others too much would cause trouble!"

Thinking about it, Ye Wuhai replied: "Master! Let me tell you something. But how? I am just a scholar who went to the capital to take the Imperial Examinations. I have never had any affinity with the military, so I am unable to say anything about the Dao. "

"Ai!" Disciple's words are too wrong! " The Cao Lvhuang was clearly unhappy as he said, "It's hard to lead a country, but you have to be responsible for it! If you ignore such national affairs, how can you stand in the middle of the country and achieve great things in the future? One must know that the reason why you recited the five classics and rushed to the capital to take the examinations was to become a virtuous official who cared about and handled the affairs of the country. Disciple! You better not disappoint me, and even more so, don't disappoint Prime Minister Wang, or yourself! "

When Ye Wuhai heard this, he was secretly anxious in his heart, "Master! How could I not care? I only hate myself for learning to care less. There is a saying, 'Lu Yao knows one's ability, and it has been awhile since one has seen your heart!' I will work hard and not disappoint my two elders! "

Thinking till here, Ye Wuhai looked at the two elders in front of him and said: "I think we don't need to worry about this matter. There is a saying, 'When the troops come, the generals come. When the water comes, it will be subservient'. Jingzhou, this important place of Jiangbei, with the great General Chou guarding it, I think it will be over in a few days! Prime Minister Wang can sit steadily in the great hall and wait for the news! "

"Hm!" I hope so! Wang Wenyuan heaved a sigh of relief and said.

"Very good!" Cao Lvhuang revealed a smile and said: "Disciple, didn't you speak very well? You said what I wanted. However, I am not at ease with this matter. My hometown is in a state of chaos, so I must go back and observe the situation of my hometown. Therefore, I have decided to set out for my hometown immediately! "

"What?!" Wang Wenyuan was immediately shocked, "Brother Cao wants to return home immediately? It's been a long journey, I think you should wait for Young Master Ye to accept the test and then return back to your hometown together! "

"NO!" Brother Wang! Now that I've made up my mind, you needn't try to persuade me. I'm not worried about my disciple's examination. I'm worried about the war at home. Hopefully, one day after my return to my hometown, I will be able to get a good report on my disciple's top scorer. But after I leave, I would like to ask Brother Wang to take care of my disciple! "

"Cough!" Brother Cao! Of course, you don't have to worry. If you really want to return home, I won't stop you! But now that we have parted, I don't know when or where I'll be able to see you again! " As Wang Wenyuan spoke, he did not realize that he was already in tears. As the saying goes, "Holding your hands and looking at them with tears in your eyes, you are speechless." "Go to the Thousand Li Smoke Wave, and the sky will be filled with mist for a long time." Old friend, when will we meet again?

At this moment, Cao Lvhuang's heart was moved by Wang Wenyuan's parting words. He only felt a wave of friendship surge forth. He looked at Ye Wuhai and said: "Disciple! After I leave, Prime Minister Wang will be your master, you better take care of yourself! "

"Master, don't worry!" I will take your words to heart. In fact, I have long regarded Prime Minister Wang as my good teacher. Now that the Master Cao has asked for it, disciple Ye Wuhai greets Master Wang! "

"Ai!" Seeing that, Wang Wenyuan could not help but wipe away his tears and said, "Young Master Ye does not need to be so polite! Being able to take you in as my disciple in my later years could also be considered my, Wang Wenyuan's, old fortune. Even though Brother Cao will have to return to his hometown, if I can see your disciple by my side, I will naturally obtain the first place in my heart. However, since we have parted, I will not send you off. Let me give you a poem as my parting words! "

After Wang Wenyuan finished speaking, he looked up at the sky outside of the Heartrest Palace and slowly chanted: "The Tang people sending off guests to the Bia Tomb Bridge, breaking willow leaves means it will be difficult to endure. The Yellow Crane was gone forever, the white clouds drifting in the air for a thousand years. Qingchuan calendar of the Hanyang tree, the grass extended parrot continent. Peach and flower pool water a thousand feet deep, not as Wang Lun to me. Where is the Sun Curtain Village Pass? The river of smoke is a cause for worry. "

After the Cao Lvhuang finished listening to Wang Wenyuan's poem, he started to recite from the previous day, "The Prime Minister sent off the guests in the rear flower garden, and it was difficult to lightly strumming the zither with his hands. The phoenix on the Phoenix Stage swam, the phoenix went to Taikong River and flowed by itself. Three mountains half falls outside the blue sky, a water divided into the White Egret Continent. The north pillow of the river mountain is Qin Guan, and the post road is Xilianhanping. "It's always a cloud that covers the sun, so I don't have to worry about it." "

"Good!" Wonderful! " Third Young Master Ye Wuhai couldn't help but shout out happily after hearing this, "The first verse of the Master Cao and the first poem of the Prime Minister Wang perfectly complement each other. The first verse of the Prime Minister Wang's Seven Laws is self-made, and then he used the three lines of Cui Feng's poem and the last line of the Master Cao's Seven Laws is also self-made, but he used the three lines of Li Bai Shi's and Cui Feng's poem. Compared to these two poems, they are both rhyming and matching, and also profound and profound. They are like twin brothers and sisters, truly marvelous! "

"Hm!" "Disciple!" When the Cao Lvhuang heard Ye Wuhai's words, he inwardly praised his disciple's cleverness and intelligence. Then he said, "You're clever! However, before I depart, I still need to test you. Now, you can start singing with us right in front of Prime Minister Wang and me. "

"Ah!..." Ye Wuhai couldn't help but be startled by the sudden test, and was unable to reply.

At this time, Wang Wenyuan spoke to the Cao Lvhuang: "Brother Cao! Don't make it too hard for the Young Master Ye. Let him think about it! "

"Oh! I got it! " Ye Wuhai shouted excitedly.

"Good!" Then tell it to both of us. After hearing it, Master will be leaving. "

Thus, Third Young Master Ye Wuhai raised his eyes and recited, "Farewell, I, your disciple, hear it and my heart is cold. It was hard to separate when meeting, but the east wind was weak and fragmented. Spring was coming to an end, and the tornadoes turned to ashes as they dried up. Candles are also a farewell, for people to shed tears until dawn. There's no way to get to Pangshan, the Cyan Bird is here to visit. "

"Good!" As expected, Young Master Ye's words were easy to hear. This Prime Minister will do his best to protect you. "

"Hm!" With Brother Wang's words, I can feel more at ease. Fine! There is no need to dwell on the parting words. I will set off immediately for my hometown. "

"Good!" Please forgive me for not sending you off, but let this Young Master Ye send you off! "

After Wang Wenyuan finished speaking, the Cao Lvhuang brought Ye Wuhai out of the Heart Nurturing Palace...