"The Empress has probably not seen it with her own eyes since she entered the palace. Now that the scientific examination is about to come, and the students in martial arts this year are extremely outstanding, why not take this opportunity to use the Cuju competition as an excuse for the Emperor and the Empress to take the test first?" Mr. Zhu was worried.
Abacus, if you can show your face in front of the emperor, maybe you will have more chances.
"What? The martial arts examination has not yet started, how can we meet the master?" Jin Xiulin was immediately unhappy. He was in charge of the literature examination, while Zhu Maocai was in charge of the martial arts examination, and both of them were examiners. p>
Originally, the two of them took a look at it in the scientific examination room and then reported it to the emperor for decision-making. Now Zhu Maocai actually wants to use the name of the Cuju competition to let the emperor take a look first. This is against the rules!
Zhu Maocai, however, had a serious look on his face: "What can't be done to meet the Holy Spirit? How can the literature examination and the martial arts examination be the same?
"Besides, I'm just playing Cuju to entertain the Emperor and the Queen. What's wrong with it?" Zhu Maocai snorted softly and said, "Cuju is not an item in my imperial examination."
"That's not possible!" Jin Xiulin said with a frown: "Since the scientific examination is coming soon, students should study hard in private, how can they have so much time for fun!?"
"Your Majesty, I will never agree!"
"I said you old guy, are you deliberately trying to get in trouble with me..."
"Who are you talking about?"
"..."
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel if they disagreed, Zhao Zongheng didn't bother to raise his eyes. He was already used to such quarrels, and the two of them could argue for a long time about something as big as something trivial.
He sat calmly on the dragon chair and drank a pot of tea slowly. The two old men finally got tired of arguing and their voices became hoarse.
Zhao Zongheng then curled his lips and said with a smile: "Since you two adults can't argue, why not let students from both literature and martial arts participate."
"Ah?" Jin Xiulin swallowed to moisten his throat, looked at Zhao Zongheng in surprise and said: "Your Majesty, most literature students are weak and not as strong as martial arts students. This Cuju consumes physical strength. Is this unfair?"
"Why should you rest on your laurels when you are just having fun?" Zhao Zongheng said with a lazy smile: "Cuju can also be divided into literary or martial arts, which may better reflect the knowledge of the students."
"How can I lead an army with only fists and feet but no brains? If I have no brains but are as cowardly as a mouse and my limbs are out of tune, how can I dare to rely on the country when it is in danger?" Zhao Zongheng lowered his eyes and looked at Zhu Maocai and Jin Xiulin and said:
"Only students who are brave and resourceful can be the pillars of the country that I need."
"The strategy for this matter must be carefully discussed. I wonder if you two adults are willing to provide me with a good strategy?" Zhao Zongheng looked at the two of them with a smile and curled his lips.
"The Emperor is wise, and I will do my best to make suggestions for the Emperor." The two finally agreed on the topic and both leaned forward and agreed.
The news that the emperor was going to hold a Cuju competition spread like wildfire. Everyone was extremely surprised when they heard that this year’s Cuju competition would include students taking scientific examinations. After all, scientific examinations are a major national event, so how could you students have such fun? p>
In Fengwu Palace.
As soon as Siningchi heard about this, he saw Su Yongde running in: "Queen, Xiwu Hou is here."
Si Ningchi flipped through the account book in his hand, feeling annoyed.
Suddenly after hearing Su Yongde's words, he couldn't help but frown, and whispered as if he didn't want to see him: "What is he doing here?"
"Perhaps you are here for the eldest son's business?" Suyun stood aside and looked at Si Ningchi and whispered.
"...Please come in." Si Ningchi paused while holding the account book, raised his eyes and looked at Su Yongde and ordered.
"Yes." Su Yongde quickly agreed and went out.
Si Ningchi dressed up and changed clothes, and then went to the main hall for a while.
Si Yirong was sitting in the main hall. When he saw Si Ningchi coming out, he stood up immediately. He leaned over and held his hands in front of him, saying politely: "I pay my respects to the Queen."
Si Ningchi slowly sat down on the phoenix chair, then raised his hand and said with a smile, "Father, why should I be so polite and give you a seat?"
You don’t have to be polite when you say it, but this queen has enough airs.
"Suyun, let me show you some tea for the Marquis." Si Ningchi raised his eyes and curved his lips in a very fake smile.
"Thank you, the Empress." Si Yirong didn't look like a father. He looked at Si Ningchi with an indifferent expression and said, "I came to the palace today specifically to see the empress."
"Oh?" Si Ningchi raised his hand to support his chin and said with a smile: "I don't know, what is there in this palace that is worthy of a special visit by the Marquis?"
"It concerns the Si family, and the Queen should know." Si Yirong ignored her condescending tone and said calmly: "Recently, the emperor intends to hold a Cuju competition. This year's scientific examination students will all participate, and the emperor will definitely bring it with him.
The queen went to watch the game."
"Oh..." Si Ningchi suddenly understood after hearing this, blinked slightly and smiled: "Among those students, are there people from the Si family?"
"Yes." Si Yirong raised his eyes and said: "Although he is a descendant of a side branch, he is still a child of the Si family. I hope the Queen can give more support in front of the Emperor."
"What if I don't?" Si Ningchi chuckled, raised his eyes and looked at Si Yirong.
"The Empress." Si Yirong was not annoyed at all. He seemed to have expected such a reaction from Si Ningchi. He slightly cupped his hands and said, "The Si family is the empress's mother's family. Only the Si family is prosperous. Empress, you are the queen."
Only then can you sit safely."
"I think the Queen can understand such a simple truth."
Si Ningchi fiddled with his fingers and did not answer. After a while, he said slowly: "If I remember correctly, the emperor has given full authority to King Jing to arrange this matter."
She raised her eyes and looked at Si Yirong and said: "King Jing intends to marry the Si family. My father can use this as an excuse to approach King Jing and agree to the marriage. King Jing will definitely arrange everything for the Si family. Why bother with this?"
The palace takes action."
Si Yirong frowned when he heard what Si Ningchi said, and said in a slightly stiff tone: "Your sister is still young, and it's not time to say goodbye."
"Ha!" Si Ningchi laughed out loud, looked at Si Yirong with phoenix eyes and said, "I'm afraid father has forgotten that that little bitch was only born a few hours later than me."
"She can enjoy herself carefree, but I have to worry about the prosperity of the family. Is this what my father calls the prosperity of the Si family?"
"It's really interesting."
Si Ningchi pursed his lips and smiled, looked at Si Yirong and said: "If my father wants to make a deal with me, he should show his sincerity. In just a few words, he will ask me to sacrifice my life for you. Who are you?"
She fiddled with her fingers and said with a smile: "I rely on the Si family, and your Si family relies on me."
Si Yirong clenched his fists, and there seemed to be veins pulsing on his forehead. He suppressed his anger and stared at Si Ningchi and said coldly: "What do you want."