In the second year of Kangping's reign, in order to recruit talented people, Emperor Kangping specially set up Enke. At the end of March, Enke released the results and the good news was sent to the Qin Mansion. The Qin family cried with joy.
As the main family of Qinliu Xi, they learned the whole story from Qingpingguan about the battle of slaying the gods. Compared with the outside world, they naturally had the clearest knowledge. They also knew what their children who owed the most had sacrificed for the people of this world.
But the Qin family did not attend funerals. Just like the people in Qingpingguan, they knew that she was gone, but they preferred to believe that she was just traveling far away and her return date was uncertain.
They just subconsciously wore plain clothes and did not hold wedding banquets or attend banquets in other places. Fortunately, the war left Dafeng in a state of devastation, with hundreds of wastes awaiting restoration, and many people died.
There was also a gloomy atmosphere in the capital, and no dignitaries held happy events.
After all, all the saints suffered heavy losses in that battle.
As for the Qin Mansion, Mr. Qin fell on the bed after hearing the news. Even Wang's Aunt Wan and others fell ill. In the past few months, the Qin family had no laughter, only depression. They were in urgent need of some good news.
Come and dispel this haze.
Qin Mingyan participated in this Enke competition and won the Jinshi. With the good news that he entered the government, everyone finally had a smile.
Mrs. Wang happily said to Qin Mingyan: "Go and say congratulations to your eldest sister. She should be very happy."
Qin Mingyan nodded.
He walked out of the main courtyard, and Qin Mingchun followed him, walking side by side with him. The two brothers talked as they walked.
"Second brother, which yamen do you plan to go to?"
Qin Mingyan said: "Even if I win the Jinshi, I still have to wait for the assignment, but I'm afraid I won't be able to go to any yamen this year."
"Why?"
Qin Mingyan sighed helplessly: "Grandpa probably won't survive this year."
Qin Mingchun was startled, lowered his head, tears falling down, and said: "In other words, someone is going to die in our family again?"
Qin Mingyan's steps froze slightly and his nose felt a little sore. He put his hand on his shoulder and said, "My grandfather is old and suffered a lot in the northwest. In recent years, if it weren't for my eldest sister... I'm afraid he would
Gone long ago."
"Ugh, I miss you, big sister." Qin Mingchun's tears fell like broken beads, and he cried, "Will she never come back again?"
Qin Mingyan's eyes were red, he raised his head, looked at the sky, held back his tears, and said hoarsely: "No."
Such a good person, with extraordinary abilities, she will definitely return like a king.
When the two came to Xiyuan, they happened to see the twin brothers Ping'an walking in black military uniforms. When they saw them, they hurried forward and greeted them in unison: "Second brother, fifth brother."
"You guys have finished practicing martial arts, why are you here?" Qin Mingyan looked at the twins who were identical and looked like calves, and couldn't help but act like the elder brother.
Since the second uncle's family was sent away by his grandfather, after the eldest brother got married, he only became an official in the name of a civil servant and was sent out to other places. Now there are only the eldest and third bedrooms in the house, so he also regards himself as the eldest brother.
The two younger brothers looked at each other and smiled: "When we learn that the second brother has won the Jinshi, we will definitely come and inform the elder sister and then come over."
Qin Mingyan's eyes warmed up and he said, "Then let's go in together."
Several people entered the Xiyuan together and came to the west wing. There was an incense hall set up here, and a portrait of Qin Liuxi hung in the middle. The girl smiled brightly, her eyes were arrogant, and she looked at them with a smile.
After looking at the portrait, the brothers looked solemn. They each took some incense and lit it. They bowed respectfully three times and put the incense in the incense burner. When they looked up again, no matter who it was, there was some sadness in their eyes.
Qin Mingyan stepped forward, bowed his hands, and said with a smile: "Sister, I won the Jinshi Scholarship. Don't worry, the Qin family can't fail with a few of our brothers."
Qin Mingchun also stepped forward and said: "There is also me. Although I am only a scholar, I will definitely follow the example of my second brother in the future and work with my second brother to protect the Qin family."
"And us." The twins stepped forward together and said, "We will also strive for success."
The few sandalwood sticks rose up, blurring the girl in the portrait, but the smile was very real.
Qin Mingyan also didn't expect that he, a young Jinshi, would be summoned by a saint.
When Qi Qian saw His Highness's somewhat reserved young talent, he smiled and said: "When you followed Changkong, you helped me, and our friendship is extraordinary. Now that you have passed the Jinshi examination, you are the Emperor's disciple. We are like each other."
We're familiar with each other, you don't have to be too formal, we can just talk more freely."
Qin Mingyan was stunned for a moment, then he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the etiquette must not be discarded."
He had heard about the concept of monarch and minister from Mr. Changkong. The monarch is the monarch and the minister is the minister. If the position is not correct and the relationship is always used as the excuse, no matter how good the relationship is, it will fade away and even lead to death.
.
Now that he is a minister, he must correct himself.
Qi Qian felt helpless and said: "That's all. Now that you have passed the Jinshi examination, have you ever thought about which yamen department you want to go to? Or do you still like to investigate cases as before?"
Qin Mingyan was a little hesitant. Did he mean to let him choose?
Qi Qian saw that he seemed to have scruples, so he said: "Don't worry, but it doesn't matter. Your eldest sister and I are friends of life and death. I will always take care of her family."
Qin Mingyan noticed his title. Although he was a little moved, it didn't show on his face. He said: "When I return to the emperor, if possible, I would like to go to Dali Temple or the Ministry of Punishment. However, my grandfather is old and has a weak body.
It’s not very refreshing, most of them are lethargic now, and the imperial doctor also said that it may happen... If I order an official, I’m afraid I won’t be able to get there for a while.”
Qi Qian understood and said: "You don't have to worry about this. In fact, last year the evil spirit came to the world and caused chaos in the world. Now it is a critical moment to quickly restore vitality and everything is ready. I have discussed it with the officials.
If an official has a family member bereaved due to a natural disaster, I will try to seize his love."
Qin Mingyan was a little surprised.
Qi Qian smiled bitterly and said: "If you go out, you will find how serious this mess is. This is also a time when a large number of manpower is needed, so we can only deal with urgent matters."
Qin Mingyan knelt down, cupped his hands and said, "Student is willing to plead for the people."
"Okay, you go home and wait. When these two parts come up with any deficiencies, the decree will be conveyed to the Qin family."
"My lord, I obey the order."
Qin Mingyan handed over his hand, stepped back, and quickly left the Qinzheng Hall without any intention of trying to revive his old friendship.
Qi Qian murmured: "You have a bit of character, and you should be able to support a family."
The order was quickly issued to the Qin family. Qin Mingyan was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Punishment and was promoted to the sixth rank. This starting point was considered to be the highest among the Jinshi. All jealous eyes were cast on him, and they all clamored for him to treat him.
Qin Mingyan invited everyone, but the banquet he invited everyone to eat was a white banquet.
Because his grandfather Qin Yuanshan went on a journey on the third day after Qin Mingyan was appointed to the official position, and the whole family mourned.
