Liao Changshi walked in a hurry and hurriedly raised his hands to report: "To inform the prince, the prince has sent someone to deliver a message from the capital."
After Beihai Wang became seriously ill, he lost a lot of weight and his handsome facial features became more and more prominent. He took the letter without a word, opened it and read it.
After reading it, Bei Haiwang sighed.
Liao Changshi was in a state of confusion: "Your Majesty, is there something big happening in the court?"
The King of Beihai nodded: "The prince of Chengyang was assassinated. In grief, King Chengyang rebelled against the court. The court sent 20,000 elite soldiers to quell the rebellion."
Liao Changshi's expression suddenly changed, and his voice was tight: "In this case, wouldn't it be less dangerous for the Crown Prince to be in the capital?"
The first person to encounter the assassin was Xu Jing. Fortunately, Xu Jing was safe and sound.
Now that King Chengyang has rebelled and the imperial court has sent troops to quell the rebellion, the situation of the princes and princes in the palace is extremely embarrassing.
The King of Beihai was silent for a moment, and then whispered: "Don't publicize this matter for the time being, and hide it from the princess first."
The Princess of Beihai still doesn't know that Xu Jing has encountered an assassin! Otherwise, she would have been unable to hold back and rush to the capital long ago.
Liao Changshi responded solemnly.
After Liao Changshi retreated, the King of Beihai called his personal soldiers to come over and gave a few instructions in a low voice: "... No expense will be spared in gold and silver, continue to recruit troops and buy horses, and continue to make swords and armor. Remember, this must be done secretly, no
The news leaked."
The commander of the personal soldiers surrendered and quickly retreated.
The King of Beihai put Xu Jing's letter into a secret compartment in his study and wrote a reply.
"Chunsheng, the situation in the capital is complicated and people's hearts are unpredictable. Even though you are on good terms with the prince, you must be careful secretly."
"The storm is coming, so you have to be careful when dealing with it."
After writing the letter, he sent someone to Zhao's house to take the reply letter from Zhao Yuanming to Zhao Xiyan and send it to the capital.
After finishing all this, it was already evening.
Bei Hai Wang returned to the inner courtyard with a normal expression.
Princess Beihai, who knew nothing about it, came up to her with a smile and a look of joy on her face: "Your Majesty, we have a great happy event."
The King of Beihai smiled and said, "Qiu Wei hasn't released the results yet. Could it be that you dreamed that my uncle passed the examination?"
The scholars from Beihai County left for Qingzhou together a month ago to participate in the autumn semester of this subject, and stayed in Qingzhou to wait for the autumn semester results to be released. Calculating the time, they had to wait a few more days.
The Princess of Beihai rolled her eyes at her old age, but she was still very charming: "I once had a sweet dream that my uncle won the imperial examination, but the prince made fun of me every day."
King Beihai laughed.
Princess Beihai also laughed: "It's Yingniang. Her sunflower water hasn't arrived this month, she can't sleep, and she has no appetite. Today I asked a doctor to check her pulse, and it turned out to be a happy pulse."
Xu Ying and Xie Lingfeng have been married for several years, but their stomachs have been quiet. This is what Mrs. Xie is most dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law.
Unexpectedly, Xu Ying became pregnant after returning to her parents' home for a few months.
The King of Beihai was overjoyed and immediately said: "This is really great news. I will write to Chunsheng immediately."
The Princess of Beihai smiled and said: "Wait patiently for a few more days. If my uncle is lucky enough to win the Autumn Palace, wouldn't it be a double happiness? Then I will write a letter to Chunsheng to announce the good news."
…
Time flies and it’s five or six days again.
In autumn, the results are released, and good news comes one after another.
A total of 120 scholars from Beihai County went to take the examination, and together with hundreds of scholars from other counties, there were about 1,000 people who took part in the Qiuwei examination. In the end, 100 scholars were selected.
Xie Yuan ranked first in Huoyan High School, and Wu Shao ranked 13th. Xie Lingfeng ranked slightly lower, at 86th. After all, he passed the exam and can go to the capital to participate in the Spring Festival next year.
Zhao Yuanming also became famous during this autumn period. Beihai County took more than 30 examinations, accounting for 30%. Most of them came from the Zhao family clan and were students of Zhao Yuanming.
The greatest Confucian in Qingzhou was so famous that the students who came to be his disciples almost broke through the Zhao family.
However, Zhao Yuanming really couldn't be happy.
The letter written by Zhao Xiyan weighed heavily on my heart.
Zhao Yuanming has long been away from the court, and now he pays special attention to the happenings in the court. Whenever the King of Beihai gets news, he will immediately send someone to deliver the message.
Marquis Zhongyong has already led his troops to the vassal territory of King Chengyang. How can a mere vassal king be a match for the elite army of the imperial court even if he secretly raises troops?
Thinking of Xu Jing and Zhao Xiyan who were trapped in the whirlpool, Zhao Yuanming became more and more anxious and had not slept well for many days.
"Master Qi," Song Shi came in with a smile and reported, "Master Huo and Master Wu are here."
The students from high school came together to pay their respects to the Master.
Zhao Yuanming cheered up and said with a smile: "Let them all come in."
A group of new imperial examination candidates came in, headed by Huo Yan. Huo Yan studied hard for many years, and now he passed the examination and was so happy that there is no need to elaborate.
Wu Shao and others also looked excited and raised their hands together and said: "Thank you for your hard work and teaching over the past few years."
Zhao Yuanming temporarily put aside his heavy thoughts and said with a smile: "You have studied hard every day and devoted yourself to learning, so that you are happy today. I, my master, am happy for you and very proud of you."
"Next, you have to go to the capital together to prepare for the Spring Festival next year. I only hope to hear the good news about your high school Jinshi next year."
The students responded in unison.
Beihai County is far away from the capital, and the Spring Festival will be held in February next year. It is indeed necessary to leave early and go to the capital to settle down and prepare for the exam.
The students said goodbye to their master, but Huo Yan stayed.
Facing this proud disciple, Zhao Yuanming had a rather complicated mood and said with a smile: "Jie Yuan stayed here specifically, but do you have something to say?"
Huo Yan responded respectfully: "How dare the student boast and be happy in front of the Master?" After a pause, his voice became a little lower: "Master, the student is about to get engaged."
Zhao Yuanming frowned and glanced at Huo Yan: "Is it the Xie family?"
Huo Hengwen had visited Xie's Mansion many times before. Zhao Yuanming had already guessed what was going on.
County Sheriff Xie is a fourth-grade civil servant. Xie Jiao has a delicate appearance. Apart from being unruly and ignorant, she is also considered to be one of the most famous ladies in Beihai County. Huo Hengwen has a snobbish eye and a rich heart, and wants his son to find a good marriage.
I have already set my sights on the Xie family.
Huo Yan responded in a low voice.
Zhao Yuanming discussed the matter: "You are going to participate in the Spring Festival next year. After winning the Jinshi, wouldn't it be better to wait for the next one to catch your son-in-law?"
When the time comes, you might even be able to get a noble or high-ranking official in the capital to be your father-in-law!
There was a burning sensation behind Huo Yan's ears, and he looked ashamed and speechless.
After a long while, Huo Yancai said: "The student's engagement banquet, the master must be present."
After all, it’s a battle between teachers and students.
Zhao Yuanming put away all the harsh words and opened his mouth to respond.
Half a month later, the good news of the engagement between the Huo family and the Xie family spread. The Huo family held dozens of engagement banquets, which was very lively.
On this day, King Beihai received a letter. After reading it, he became furious and tore the letter into pieces on the spot.
