The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

Chapter 318: Doesn’t it take a few rounds of discussion?

In the Imperial Medical Bureau, Wen Yinzhi walked out of the courtyard of Yu Niang and her brother with a tired look on his face. He had been taking care of the two children these days.

Because of the matter of the Nine Needles of Restoring Yang, many people have been eyeing this place.

"princess?"

As soon as Wen Yinzhi looked up, he saw Princess Guangping coming towards him. She looked like she was going to Yu Niang's courtyard.

"Princess, are you going to look for Yu Niang and the others?"

Wen Yinzhi silently stood in front of Princess Guangping, and Princess Guangping herself was not at all displeased with Wen Yinzhi's actions. Wen Yinzhi really wanted to protect the successor of the Nine Needles of Huiyang, and this was not a bad thing for her.

"This princess has something to ask them."

Princess Guangping did not use a questioning tone, but a commanding tone. Wen Yinzhi knew that Princess Guangping was not discussing with her. Considering Princess Guangping's status, Wen Yinzhi could not refuse Princess Guangping as she refused others, so she could only speak carefully.

"I wonder what the princess wants to see them for?"

"That's not something you can ask."

Wen Yinzhi noticed that Princess Guangping came alone today, without any attendants around her. It seemed that Princess Guangping did not want too many people to know that she had visited Yu Niang and the others today.

"The Emperor has ordered that the Imperial Medical Bureau must protect the two successors of the Nine Needles of Restoring Yang. If the princess says nothing, I'm sorry I can't let her in."

Princess Guangping really showed a worried look on her face, but after a moment, she said,

"This princess was entrusted by someone to rescue them."

Princess Guangping looked at Wen Yinzhi's hesitant expression and explained again, but she was already a little impatient in her heart.

"You also know that person, it's Jiang Tunan."

She had heard before that Jiang Tunan seemed to have a good relationship with Wen Yinzhi, and that Jiang Tunan had assisted Wen Yinzhi in diagnosing illnesses many times. She thought that maybe bringing up Jiang Tunan might be able to convince Wen Yinzhi.

Wen Yinzhi was stunned, lowering his head, wondering what he was thinking. Just when Princess Guangping was about to say something, Wen Yinzhi stepped forward and made way.

"Princess please."

Princess Guangping was a little surprised. She thought she would have to spend more time talking, but she didn't expect Wen Yinzhi to agree immediately after hearing Jiang Tunan's name.

Today she came secretly to see the successor of Huiyang Nine Needles, so she couldn't break in by force, as this would definitely alarm too many people. If the news got to some people's ears, it would bring her unnecessary trouble.

"Stand guard at the door and don't come in."

After Princess Guangping said this, she closed the door of the yard.

Although Wen Yinzhi didn't know what Princess Guangping was going to do, since it was Jiang Tunan's idea, there would definitely be no danger.

He believed that Jiang Tunan would not harm anyone because she had been a kind person since she was a child.

He believed in his sister unconditionally.

........

While the people in team four were arguing fiercely, the situation in team three was not much better.

Xinglan Academy won the Military Music Award, and the people in Mei Academy were actually a little dissatisfied with this. You know, everyone in Mei Academy is a well-known scholar, and naturally they have a sense of pride in their hearts.

"I really don't mean to undermine your confidence. Think about it, every year when the team that won the military music prize was criticized bitterly."

The speaker was a student from Meiyuan, and his tone was full of complaints.

The draw was done by the sleeve commander of each branch. The sleeve commander of Xinglan Academy was He Ran, the daughter of He Songqing, the Minister of Industry. She also had an apologetic look on her face.

"My luck is really not very good. I have caused trouble for everyone."

At this time, Li Ze stepped out from the crowd in the Plum Courtyard and played the role of the red-faced man.

"Hey, Brother Qian, you can't say that. After all, it's not up to Miss He to decide what kind of questions we draw."

He Ran cast a grateful look towards Li Ze. Many people in Xinglan Academy also began to have a favorable impression of Li Ze, especially Ye Ruzhen, who had always admired talents like Li Ze.

But she didn't know why Li Ze failed in the imperial examination. His strength was obvious to everyone, and it was impossible for him to fail in the palace examination.

"Brother Li is right. I was just too impatient."

The student named Qian tactfully stepped aside, leaving the center of everyone's attention to Li Ze alone.

Seeing that everyone's attention was on him, Li Ze silently took a few steps toward the center, and then spoke in a pretentious manner,

"Since our three teams have been selected to perform the military music, we should still complete the first round of performances well. Although the results may not be satisfactory, at least we have tried our best, so it is not a pity."

Li acted as if he was regretful.

"It would be great if we picked the Palace Music. I think the students from Xinglan Academy are no worse than those from Yuehua Academy in this area. If Yuehua Academy wins the first round, I will just think it's because of good or bad luck."

"I think that the students of Xinglan Academy just lost to luck, not their strength."

Li Ze looked very serious, and the young ladies from Xinglan Courtyard were all moved by his words.

Yes, the families of officials from Xinglan Court and Yuehua Court are all above the fifth rank. In fact, everyone's background is not much different. But why is it that only the people from Yuehua Court always receive praises, while Xinglan Court can only serve as a foil? Even the opportunity to show up in front of the emperor at the end-of-year summary is reserved for the people from Yuehua Court.

"Thank you, Master Li!"

"Mr. Li is indeed a famous talent in Kyoto. He is not only talented, but also a good person."

"Mr. Li is also good-looking..."

Most people in Xinglan Courtyard immediately gathered around Li Ze, but Li Ze just carefully kept a distance from the young ladies, because he knew in his heart that his tactful appearance would only make him more attractive in the eyes of those young ladies.

However, the fact was just as he expected. When those young ladies from aristocratic families saw Li Ze's behavior, their favorable impression of him increased again.

Hao Youcai, who was also in Meiyuan, saw Li Ze's hypocritical behavior and despised him in his heart while silently keeping his distance.

Qian San, who was cooperating with Li Zeda, saw Hao Youcai's actions and felt amused.

"Hao Youcai, are you jealous?"

Hao Youcai heard someone calling him, and when he looked up he saw Qian San's mocking smile.

"Why should I be envious? Am I envious of Li Ze for sleeping for several days during the imperial examination? That way he could stay in the Imperial College and continue to be a great scholar?"

"you!"

Qian San subconsciously looked around and found that his voice did not attract anyone's attention, so he lowered his voice and spoke again,

"Hao Youcai, I advise you not to go against Brother Li."

Hao Youcai stroked his hair and said nonchalantly,

"If anyone goes against him, I won't even bother to look at him."

Qian San saw that Hao Youcai was unmoved. Although he was angry, he could not do anything to him. He could only speak angrily.

"You just have a few bucks. If you talk about other things, you are no match for Brother Li."

Hao Youcai was speechless for a while, and simply didn't bother to answer. He sat on his stool and closed his eyes to rest. Qian San started to provoke him a few more times, but when he saw that Hao Youcai still didn't move, he left feeling bored.

On the other side, Su Xiaoxiao was unaware of the confrontation between Qian San and Hao Youcai, but looked at the ground with a worried look on her face. Tian Tian sat beside her and comforted her,

"Don't worry, Xiaoxiao. Maybe the judge this year has changed and will be less strict with us."

Although Tian Tian knew that the possibility was very small, this was the only excuse she could think of now.

"Thank you, Xiaotian. I know you are trying to comfort me."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Li Ze in the center and felt a little comforted.

"At least Master Li has mobilized everyone's enthusiasm."

Tian Tian scratched his head and said hesitantly,

"How about I go back and ask my dad what kind of music they like to listen to in the army?"

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up, and her tone was somewhat expectant.

"Is it okay? It would be great if Uncle Tian could help."

"These are just small matters, but Xiaoxiao, don't get your hopes up too much. It's not like no one has asked people in the barracks in previous years, but they still failed."

Tian Tian carefully considered her words, fearing that they would offend Su Xiaoxiao, but Su Xiaoxiao shook her head firmly.

"That's different, Xiaotian. Uncle Tian is someone who has actually been on the battlefield. His advice is crucial."

.......

Madam Ji and Gu Wenfang sat together, but they were silent. Finally, Madam Ji couldn't help but speak first.

"How come the Prince Consort has time to come to the Imperial College to teach students today?"

Mrs. Ji regretted it after she finished speaking. When had Gu Wenfang ever been busy? After becoming a royal consort, Gu Wenfang was considered the most idle man in Kyoto. All he did all day was accompany the eldest princess.

Therefore, many people have never seen Gu Wenfang alone outside, because he spends most of his time staying in the princess's mansion with the eldest princess, or traveling to various places.

"I thought I'd find something to do to kill some time."

Gu Wen replied without changing his expression. Madam Ji laughed dryly.

"That prince consort really has a plan."

Mrs. Ji cursed in her heart, is this man showing off here? He should find something to do. If you are too idle, why don’t you go and sweep the floor outside? Why are you pretending here?

"Ah."

Gu Wenfang responded perfunctorily and didn't seem to want to have much conversation with Mrs. Ji.

Mrs. Ji: I’m too lazy to bother with you.

"Stop, what are you doing here?"

Mrs. Ji turned her head and saw Jiang Tunan, who was acting stealthily, holding a Ruanqin and looking around. She had already left the range of her team three.

"Hey Master, I just found out that this zither is so difficult to learn. I want to return the zither and get an easier one."

Jiang Tunan's honesty as always made Mrs. Ji sigh again, and then she deliberately spoke seriously,

"That's outrageous. You've already made your choice, how can you regret it?"

In fact, nothing was taught in this class, and the students were just discussing freely the whole time, so it was okay for Jiang Tunan to change the instrument at this time. It would only require Mrs. Ji to accompany Jiang Tunan on another trip. But Mrs. Ji said that deliberately, simply because she didn't want to agree too easily and let Jiang Tunan get the advantage.

"Oh, that's it. Never mind then."

Jiang Tunan's face was full of an 'I understand you' expression, but he couldn't be bothered by Mrs. Ji.

Why don't you ask again, what if he agrees?

Mrs. Ji: According to the development of the plot, shouldn’t they fight each other for a few rounds?

"That's all you have to ask?"

Mrs. Ji didn't want to say it too obviously in front of Gu Wenfang. She just hoped that Jiang Tunan would rise to the challenge and ask her again, so that she would have an excuse not to stay with Gu Wenfang.

She really hated this man who had no strength at all but because he had climbed up the high branch of the eldest princess, she could not speak freely to him and make sarcastic remarks.

Jiang Tunan smiled and said,

"Actually, I have one more thing."

Mrs. Ji looked up at Jiang Tunan and motioned for her to continue.

"There are four topics in this competition: military music, court music, opera music and local folk songs, but students think that these four things are not independent of each other."

"It's like the boundary between folk tunes and opera music is very blurred. Sometimes a unique singing style from a certain place can be called a folk tune, but some people will classify it as opera."

Jiang Tunan was observing Mrs. Ji's expression as he spoke. After hearing Jiang Tunan's words, Gu Wenfang also perked up and kept an eye on the two's movements from the corner of his eye.

Mrs. Ji nodded after a moment of silence.

"You're right. These four topics are not set in a certain format, but a theme."

"Military music can use grand and majestic songs to sing about the soldiers' courage on the battlefield, or it can use minor tunes to express homesickness."

"The four people who set the questions are not concerned about the form. What you should think about is how to satisfy them."

Jiang Tunan nodded gratefully, then left with her Ruanqin in her arms. When she arrived at Team 2, she told her teammates about her conversation with Mrs. Ji.

Xiao Mingxu slapped his thigh and sighed,

"As expected of Xiao Nan Nan, she found useful information right away."

Jiang Tunan felt a little embarrassed. In fact, she was just unaware because she didn't expect Mrs. Ji to be willing to tell her so much information.

Su Xiaoxiao from the third team next door felt a little uncomfortable when she saw Jiang Tunan coming back from Madam Ji and Gu Wenfang with a happy face.

Her inner intuition told her that Jiang Tunan must have gained some benefit.

"What's wrong, Xiaoxiao? Why are you so depressed?"

Tian Tian noticed that Su Xiaoxiao was in a low mood and asked her about it, but she saw the girl in front of her looking somewhere. She followed Su Xiaoxiao's gaze and saw Jiang Tunan leaving Madam Ji.

"Jiang Tunan?"

Su Xiaoxiao spoke with trepidation on her face.

"Xiao Tian, ​​do you think Miss Jiang will ask something in front of the teacher?"

Tian Tian's mind was full of doubts.

"I saw her carrying a guitar. She might be asking some questions about music theory."

Tian Tian then added,

"However, Jiang Tunan is originally from the side branch of the Anguo Mansion, so it's okay for him to have a close relationship with the Master."

Su Xiaoxiao seemed to have been enlightened.

"That's right. Miss Jiang may have used her relationship with the Master to get some useful information. Look at the people in Team 2 over there. Ever since Jiang Tunan came over, everyone has been smiling happily."

Tian Tian had an indescribable feeling in her heart, but she still tried to explain.

"I think it should be nothing, Xiaoxiao, don't think too much."

"Xiao Tian, ​​you just like to think things are too simple. How about this, during the lunch break later, I will go ask Uncle Gu. He should have heard the conversation between Jiang Tunan and the teacher."