When Sun Ming was mentioned, the concubine couldn't help but shed tears. After calming down for a while, she murmured and continued:
"He has been able to survive by relying on that school these years. It's just that his life has become a little poorer. The two of them love each other very much, but for some reason, he doesn't even have any children. Do we, the Sun family, want to be here with him?
Have you cut off the incense?"
The Dowager sighed sadly when she said this, and the corners of the Queen Mother's eyes sunk deeper.
"Sister, how about I ask someone to send him here?"
"No need." The Queen Mother frowned and waved her hands, "It's better for each of us to live in peace. Besides, the Emperor has not let go of that woman yet, so it would be better if we don't let them appear in front of us."
"Sister, you are worrying too much. The emperor is only worried about Ruan Susu back then. Maybe she is no longer the same as she was back then. The emperor is the king of a country, so how can she still be as stupid as before."
"Okay." Seeing that the concubine was still talking, the queen mother waved her hand directly, "The Ai family has a headache, so I won't talk about it anymore."
Seeing this, the grandmother beside her hurriedly stepped forward to help her up and slowly left the place.
…
A month has passed in the blink of an eye,
Since Doudou Snack Street got this gold-lettered signboard given by the emperor, its business has grown to a higher level, and it has become a household name in the capital. Many people are rushing to come here to eat.
Su Muer personally took over all the store accounts, and Yuan Min had to prepare for the exam wholeheartedly.
Although she didn't want Yuan Min to enter the officialdom, looking at his confident look, she still hoped in her heart that he could realize her wish.
Princess Jiaoyue still secretly went to school to study with Yuan Min every day. Now Yuan Min no longer hated her as much as before, and she gradually developed a great liking for Yuan Min in her heart.
Doudou goes to the palace every two days. For this reason, the concubine is in a good mood. Naturally, she lives in the palace and is unwilling to go back.
Because Princess Jiaoyue was unwilling to return to the palace, the Queen Mother also stayed in the palace.
Miss Xiao and Sun were forcibly taken back by their respective families. Although they were reluctant, their arms could not twist their thighs.
Today is a rare day. Three friends, Ye Shihan, Bai Chen and Shi Ziqiang, gathered in Tianxiang Tower.
Bai Chen held up the folding fan and looked at Ye Shihan with some sympathy.
"Shihan, the day of the imperial examination will be here in three days. You made such a big bet and even joked about your own lifelong happiness. I really admire Bai."
Shi Ziqiang also pursed his lips and shook his head disdainfully,
"Yes, if Su Yuanmin fails to get the top prize, which one of them do you want to marry?" There was a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.
Ye Shihan kept holding the teacup in his hand and looked at the two people quietly.
"I don't want to marry anyone." He put down the water glass and said, "The person I want to marry is Su Mu'er."
"What?"
Bai Chen was almost frightened by his words.
Shi Ziqiang was also full of surprise.
"Shihan, do you really mean what you say?"
He nodded heavily and said seriously: "Take it seriously, there is nothing false about it."
"Are you crazy?" Bai Chen looked at him with his mouth wide open, "I only thought you were joking before, you don't really want to do this, do you?"
He nodded without thinking, "Yes, so, I will not marry either of those two women. I only want to marry Su Mu'er."
"Okay, okay, I'll just pretend you're crazy, but what if that Su Yuanmin fails to get the first prize? Jun Wuxi, the bet between you and the emperor is not just a casual talk." Shi Ziqiang looked at him worriedly.
Ye Shihan chuckled confidently,
"He will pass the exam. I have read his articles. I have often gone to see Mr. Zeng these days. He is also full of confidence in him."
Before he finished speaking, another voice came from the stairs,
"He will definitely fail the exam."
The sudden appearance of this voice made Ye Shihan frown instantly, and Bai Chen and Shi Ziqiang also looked towards the door.
I saw Xiao Yuanyuan and two girls walking towards this side with their lips curled up and a proud look on their faces.
Ignoring the surprised looks of the other three people, she directly found a seat and sat down.
"Miss Xiao, I heard that General Xiao asked you to stay behind closed doors. Why did you come out?" Bai Chen raised his eyebrows and dismissed her.
Xiao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes at him and glared at him, "My brother loves me so much, why would he put me in solitary confinement?"
"Then are you here looking for Shihan or Bai Chen?"
Shi Ziqiang pursed his lips and looked at her with squinted eyes.
She sneered slightly at the corner of her mouth, "I'm not looking for anyone, I'm just out for a walk."
"Then what do you mean by what you just said? Why do you say Su Yuanmin can't go to high school?"
Bai Chen looked at her with even more interest.
Xiao Yuanyuan picked up the teapot and poured herself a glass of water. She raised her eyes and glanced at Ye Shihan, who had a cold expression, and raised her eyebrows and said:
"Is it so easy to get the No. 1 Scholar? People from the Su family are not born with geniuses, so Your Highness should be prepared to marry me."
She chuckled proudly, and there was an elusive smile on her lips.
Ye Shihan suddenly frowned and looked back at her coldly,
"The imperial examination is a very serious matter. Don't try to interfere with it. If you don't listen to the advice, be careful to offend the power of God."
He knew that if General Xiao wanted to do something about it, it would still be possible, but General Xiao probably wasn't that kind of person.
But there was no guarantee that Xiao Yuanyuan wouldn't use her brother's name to deceive her everywhere, so he had to give her a heads up in advance.
Xiao Yuanyuan's chest trembled slightly and she snorted coldly,
"Your Highness underestimates me, Xiao Yuanyuan. How could I do something like that? Besides, the Emperor has not yet decided who to marry. If I do it and the Emperor does not draw me, then I have not made a wedding dress for someone else.
Well."
"You know the truth."
A sly look suddenly flashed across his handsome, aloof face,
"In order to avoid suspicion, the emperor will conduct the examination in person during this palace examination. Therefore, it is impossible for anyone to do anything."
He did not do this to scare Xiao Yuanyuan, the emperor really decided this.
The bet between the emperor and Ye Shihan has become a well-known thing among officials. In order to avoid others suspecting that the emperor has selfish motives, the emperor decided to personally review the imperial examination.
"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. Anyway, I have thought about it during this month of being locked up at home. As long as I can always be with Your Highness, what if I don't become the concubine?"
After saying this, she turned red with embarrassment.
Ye Shihan's deep and sharp eyes were suddenly filled with ice. He looked at her coldly,
"What do you want?"
She pursed her lips and spread her hands, "If I can't be selected by the emperor to be the principal concubine this time, then I would rather be a side concubine. As long as I get His Highness's favor, what's the difference between being a principal concubine and a side concubine?"
Her words surprised Ye Shihan and even shocked Bai Chen and Shi Ziqiang.
The two of them looked at Ye Shihan with admiration and sympathy, and looked at him mockingly from time to time.