Three poles in the sun.

Du Ning opened his eyes and stretched.

Last night, I held a banquet with Gao Shouren and others in a restaurant in Kongcheng, and invited students from Jingguo and Pingguo to celebrate together. We drank very late before returning and fell asleep.

After a good night's sleep, Du Ning felt refreshed and very comfortable.

Now that the trial was over, it was time for Du Ning to return to Yun Kingdom, so he came to the living room to say goodbye to Tian Feipeng and Fu Yue.

"Brother Tian and Brother Fu, now that the trial is over, it's time for me to return to the Yun Kingdom. If you two come to the capital of the Yun Kingdom in the future, you can find me at the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion. I'm always waiting for you to come."<

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"Brother Du, you're welcome. If we have a chance in the future, we will definitely go to the capital of Yun Kingdom to find you." Tian Feipeng said with a smile.

Fu Yueze said: "Perhaps it won't be long before we meet again, because our performance in the trials of various countries this year is very good, and we may be selected as experienced scholars by the Holy Academy. We, the three elite Jinshi, may

Cooperate again in Sanjie Mountain."

Tian Feipeng said with some expectation: "If I can fight side by side with Brother Du, I am willing to fight even if it means mountains of swords and seas of fire."

"Me too." Fu Yue said loudly.

Du Ning was quite moved. The friendship between scholars can be deep or shallow, and the friendship that can keep friends together for life and death is no different from brotherhood.

"Okay, let's go together then."

Du Ning bowed to the two of them: "Take care, see you soon."

"See you later!" The two immediately bowed.

When they straightened up their chests again, the three of them looked at each other and smiled.

Afterwards, the three of them walked out of the dormitory and went their separate ways.

After leaving Kongcheng, blue clouds rose up under Du Ning's feet and flew away in the direction of Yun Kingdom.

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Three days later, Du Ning returned to the capital of Yun Kingdom.

The Yun Kingdom has already received the results of the trials from other countries. After learning that the students from the Yun Kingdom ranked first in the Holy Academy in the trials, the entire capital was excited.

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Before Du Ning arrived home, the princes, generals, ministers and famous families in the capital sent many gifts to the Zhenguo Marquis Mansion, which piled up like mountains.

Du Ning was shocked when he returned home. There were all kinds of gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, gifts, etc.

This is a way for scholars in the capital to express their gratitude to Du Ning. Even officials from the Xian Wang Party have done enough etiquette in this regard.

However, Du Ning did not actually accept these gifts. Instead, he ordered someone to sort out a list of gifts, replace them with equivalent gifts according to the value of each family's gifts, and send other gifts of the same value back to each family in return.

In this way, everyone's friendship is preserved and etiquette is fulfilled.

You give me a gift, and I give you a gift, so everyone is happy.

This is courtesy.

Noon the next day.

Emperor Hongxuan held a banquet at the Qionghua Palace to celebrate Du Ning's success with the courtesy of a national scholar. He also invited Gao Shouren and other students from the Guoxue Palace to attend the banquet.

At the banquet, Emperor Hongxuan personally commended Gao Shouren and other students, and invited them to join the court as officials and serve in the Ministry of Personnel.

Except for Gao Shouren and a few students who agreed, most of the other students preferred to continue studying at the Guoxue Palace, so they declined Emperor Hongxuan's invitation.

Emperor Hongxuan did not force it, but gave them some cultural treasures as rewards and promised to welcome them to the court as officials at any time.

Those students are extremely grateful and grateful.

Suddenly, a soldier entered the palace and said: "Your Majesty, His Highness King Yan is back."

The expressions of the civil and military officials changed slightly, showing signs of surprise.

"Fourth brother is back?"

Emperor Hongxuan was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Where are you?"

"Already outside the palace." the soldier replied.

"What? Are you outside the palace?" Emperor Hongxuan was caught off guard.

At this moment, even the officials of the Ministry of Rites looked at each other in confusion.

Du Ning's expression remained unchanged, thinking that when King Yan's troops returned to the court, they should theoretically send someone to notify the Ministry of Rites, so that the emperor could be prepared to lead civil and military officials to welcome him, so as to show the majesty of the hero.

Why did soldiers come to notify us outside the palace?

This is so surprising.

"Bold! Why did King Yan's master return to the court? Why didn't you inform me until now? Do you still have my fourth brother in your eyes? Do you still have me? Where is the Minister of Rites? Tell me, what crime do you people deserve!"<

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Emperor Hongxuan looked at the officials of the Ministry of Rites and scolded him loudly.

All the civil and military officials were as silent as a cicada. Even though Emperor Hongxuan was young, he had the true legacy of Emperor Jingwen. Even the ministers who were as old as oil sticks did not dare to look down on him.

Song Jingtang hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Back to the Emperor, the Ministry of Rites has not yet received the news of His Royal Highness King Yan's return to the court. I really don't know about this, otherwise I would have reported it to you long ago."

"Master Song is right, our Ministry of Rites has indeed not received any relevant memorials!"

"Your Majesty, we really don't know about this matter. His Highness King Yan is a hero of the Yun Kingdom, and we don't dare to neglect him."

"Your Majesty, please check clearly. We really don't know about this."

The officials of the Ministry of Etiquette expressed their grievances with a grimace, without any pretense.

At this moment, King Yan's voice sounded from outside the door: "Your Majesty, please don't embarrass the officials of the Ministry of Rites. It was Brother Chen who deliberately did not send someone to inform the Ministry of Rites."

Everyone followed the sound and saw that King Yan led his subordinates into the palace.

After hearing King Yan's explanation, the officials of the Ministry of Rites breathed a sigh of relief.

All civil and military officials stood up from their seats to show their welcome to King Yan.

Many people looked happy, while a few looked serious.

King Yan led his people forward and saluted: "I will see you, Your Majesty."

"Long live my emperor." Others shouted.

"You are all exempt from courtesy and stay on your own terms."

Emperor Hongxuan said to King Yan: "Fourth brother, why didn't you inform the Ministry of Rites when you came back?"

King Yan responded: "I wanted to give the emperor a surprise, and I just returned to the capital. There was no need to mobilize troops, so I came here by myself and asked the emperor to forgive me."

"It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back."

Emperor Hongxuan smiled and said: "Fourth brother, I have really missed you during this period. You came back just in time today. We are celebrating the achievements of the students of the Guoxue Palace."

"Come here, add a seat!"

"According to the decree."

Following Emperor Hongxuan's decree, new seats were quickly placed in the hall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Brother Chen, you're welcome."

King Yan bowed his hands in thanks and took his seat with his subordinates.

The maid quickly presented the food and wine.

Emperor Hongxuan raised his glass and said to King Yan: "I offer tea instead of wine to my fourth brother. You have done a great job in recovering the grassland and strengthening the national destiny. I want to thank you very much."

"This is my responsibility. I dare not take credit."

King Yan said: "I was able to lead my troops to successfully capture the grassland, thanks to the mysterious cannons created by Du Ning in the Ministry of Industry to enhance the combat effectiveness of our army. Otherwise, it is absolutely impossible for me to complete the task in such a short time."
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"Du Aiqing has indeed made indispensable contributions, so I canonize him as a marquis of the country, enjoying the same treatment and privileges as a royal marquis to demonstrate his contribution."

"Then I'll lend you this glass of wine to congratulate Du Ning."

King Yan toasted to Du Ning, and said "Brother" which made him feel more cordial.

"Brother Du Ning, Brother Yu has been paying attention to the literary world these days. I heard that you competed for the first place in the country's trial for the Yun Kingdom. I am very happy and proud. This is something we scholars in the Yun Kingdom have never had.

For this great honor, we Yunguo students should thank you."

"Brother Yan Wang received the award. This is not due to me alone, but also the result of the hard work of other students from the Guoxue Palace. You have worked hard day and night in Yuanzhou to appease the people. Now you have finally returned to the court. I am here to welcome His Highness on his triumphant return.

"Du Ning also smiled and raised his glass.

One is the King of Yan, and the other is the Marquis of Zhenguo. They are both people who have made great contributions to the Yun State. It would not be inappropriate to suddenly call each other brothers.

The identity and status of the two are now almost the same.

Gao Shouren and others were flattered. They didn't expect that Du Ning would come in with them and praise them, which was simply promoting their reputation in public.

"Then I respect you, you have worked hard. Thank you." King Yan raised his glass to Gao Shouren and others.
To be continued...