Xie Minglou inherited his father's handsomeness and elegance, and his talent in reading was no weaker than when Xie Jun was young.
In the autumn of last year, Xie Minglou passed the imperial exam and was ranked third.
In the spring of this year, Xie Minglou took the fourth place in the examination, and passed the second place in the examination at the age of seventeen. He also became the youngest and most eye-catching among the new Jinshi.
Zhao Changlin, the aunt of the Xie family, also passed the Jinshi examination in the new subject this year, ranking 23rd on the second list. He can be considered a young and talented person. Unfortunately, he was overshadowed by his brother-in-law.
Xie Rouxi married into the Zhao family last year. When good news came out in the spring of her husband Zhao Changlin, Xie Rouxi was pregnant.
Calculating the time, Xie Rouxi's delivery date is within these few days.
It was common for Mrs. Xu to bring her two grandsons-in-law to the palace to pay their respects, but it was extremely rare for Xie Minglou to enter the palace. The last time Xie Mingxi summoned Xie Minglou to the palace, it was because Xie Minglou had passed the imperial examination and was specially rewarded.
What is it for this time?
Zhao Changqing's mind was quick and he had a vague guess, but he didn't ask too much. He smiled and thanked him: "Your Majesty has decreed that tomorrow Brother Ji will be able to attend the court and serve as an official. I am here today to express my gratitude to Your Majesty and Your Majesty for their kindness.
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Xie Mingxi was obviously in a good mood today, and said with a smile: "Why do we need to say such unreasonable things as a family? My second sister-in-law is too polite."
Mrs. Xu often came to the palace and was familiar with Zhao Changqing. She smiled and joked: "The Crown Prince of Lu married the Crown Princess this year and won the emperor's favor. It can be regarded as a double happiness."
Zhao Changqing was in a happy mood: "According to the old lady's words, Brother Ji's qualifications are not outstanding. He will have to study hard in the future to live up to the emperor's high expectations."
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly and she twitched her lips: "Second sister-in-law said that, but she is too modest. If Brother Ji doesn't have outstanding qualifications, what other outstanding young man is there in this world?"
Zhao Changqing pursed his lips and smiled, his eyes full of joy: "Brother Ji really cannot afford such high praise."
Zhao Changqing was quite sensible. After sitting for a while, he said goodbye and left.
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After Zhao Changqing left, Mrs. Xu stopped smiling and curled her lips.
This Zhao Changqing smiles affectionately and speaks diligently. But somehow, there is always something unpleasant and unpleasant about him.
Two words, hypocrisy.
Mrs. Xu has lived for decades, and she still has some discernment in looking at people. She couldn't help but remind her in a low voice: "The Queen is kind-hearted, but don't be too generous. Some people repay kindness, and some people don't.
It’s because you don’t know enough.”
Don't indulge in white-eyed wolves anymore.
Xie Mingxi's expression did not change, and she smiled faintly: "I know what I know, so grandma doesn't have to worry."
Mrs. Xu stopped talking, said no more, and changed the topic with a smile: "Today, I came to the palace to ask for the queen's grace and the decree of Feng to grant me a marriage. In this way, the marriage in Minglou will be more dignified.
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Xie Minglou was rather thin-skinned, and his handsome face turned red slightly when he heard this.
The Xie family and the Fenyang County Prince's Palace intend to get married, but it has not yet been formally agreed. With the marriage granted by Fengzhi, the marriage will naturally be more honorable.
Speaking of which, Xie Minglou’s marriage also has a story.
Xie Minglou passed the imperial examination at a young age and entered the Imperial Academy. Not only was he outstanding in talent and learning, he was also the youngest son of the Xie family and the direct brother of Empress Xie. He also became the most popular ride among the ladies of the capital.
The candidate for Long Kuai’s son-in-law.
Xie Jun felt quite proud and complacent, and made up his mind to find a good marriage for his son.
When it comes to marriage, there is no reason for the woman to mention it first. At most, the female family members just walk around and make a few hints. Suddenly, more and more noble ladies went to Xie's house. When they walked around, they brought their daughters or granddaughters with them.
It's also reasonable.
Anyway, walking around the inner house is a matter between women. Xie Minglou works as an official in the Hanlin Academy, so even in the mansion, he will not enter the inner house without permission to meet with the female family members.
Mrs. Xu secretly looked at each other, and her eyes were dazzled for a while. She only thought that this one was good, and that one was good.
The Prince of Fenyang also fell in love with Xie Minglou. However, the Prince of Fenyang was quite cunning and did not let the princess take his daughter to the Xie Mansion. Instead, he ordered his eldest son to befriend Xie Minglou.
After going back and forth and getting to know each other, he invited Xie Minglou to be a guest in his mansion.
Xie Minglou went to the Prince's Mansion and met Sheng Jinyan, the daughter of the Prince of Fenyang. Sheng Jinyan was sixteen years old, with a beautiful appearance and a lively temperament. Xie Minglou was a little shy, and fell in love with her at first sight.
After returning home, Xie Minglou shyly went to find his biological father.
The Prince of Fenyang is Zongzheng, the powerful prince of the Zongren Mansion. Sheng Jinyan is the most favored legitimate daughter of the Prince of Fenyang, and has the title of Prince.
Xie Jun was also very pleased with this marriage.
In this way, Xu's trip to the palace today took place.
Xie Mingxi was also happy to see the marriage between the Xie family and the Fenyang County Prince, and agreed with a smile: "The icing on the cake is also a beautiful thing. I agree to this matter."
Mrs. Xu was overjoyed and smiled and thanked her.
Xie Minglou also blushed and thanked him: "Thank you very much, Queen."
There is a big age difference between the two siblings. When Xie Mingxi got married, Xie Minglou was still three years old. In the blink of an eye, more than ten years later, the ignorant child in the past has now grown into a handsome young man.
Xie Mingxi was quite fond of the talented Xie Minglou, and joked with a smile: "It's almost the end of the year, and no matter how anxious you are to get a wife, you have to wait until next year."
Xie Minglou's face turned redder and redder.
Xie Mingxi couldn't help but secretly laugh.
I never imagined that Xie Jun could bring up such a young and shy boy with his shamelessness.
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Two days later, Xie Rouxi gave birth to a son.
A few days later, Queen Xie of the Central Palace issued a decree to marry Xie Minglou and Sheng Jinyan.
The marriage granted by Fengzhi was so glorious and dignified. There was an endless stream of relatives and friends coming to congratulate her. The Xie family was almost overrun, and the Fenyang County Prince's Palace was no less generous.
Xie Jun was very proud, and Prince Fenyang was also in a very good mood.
The Xie family came from a humble background. More than ten years ago, it was a family of at most third-rate officials in the capital. Now, it is a hot new aristocrat in the capital.
In the past few years, the Xie family has made three good marriages. First, he married a daughter of the Yu family, then Xie Rouxi married into the Zhao family, and now, Xie Minglou is about to marry a noble daughter of the clan.
The rise and glory of the Xie family are enviable.
In the blink of an eye, another year has passed.
I still remember that at the New Year's Court Meeting in the 11th year of Jianye's reign, the emperor decreed that women could establish female households, which was a great "surprise" for the ministers.
This incident was still fresh in the minds of the ministers. At the New Year's Assembly in the twelfth year of Jianye's reign, the ministers silently muttered in their hearts that there should be no more "surprises".
The more you fear something, the more you become afraid of it.
Lu Chi, who had been promoted to head of the Hanlin Academy, submitted a memorial. The memorial stated that Prince Ning, the crown prince of Fujian, had already graduated from the academy, so he should join the court and listen to politics like the crown prince of Lu.
The emperor approved what Lu Zhangyuan played.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Yushi wrote a memorial, asking Princess Duanrou to join the court to listen to the government.
