"Mother, cousin Ji, cousin Lin, and cousin Ting were summoned into the Yiqing Hall by the Emperor Father today."
That night, in the bedroom of Jiaofang Palace, A Luo and Xie Mingxi chatted softly: "My father discussed this matter with me before. My father said that I will always stand side by side with them, and the courtiers will have to take advantage of us."
For a comparison, let us simply listen to the government together in advance."
Xie Mingxi nodded slightly and asked casually: "Are the three of them a little surprised?"
A smile flashed in A Luo's eyes: "Well, cousin Lin is okay, he has the most peaceful mind. Cousin Ting can't help but peek at me. Cousin Ji is probably the most excited, but he is good at hiding it.
You are quite calm in front of me."
They have all grown up together since childhood and are so familiar with each other that no one knows who is who!
Xie Mingxi couldn't help but smile knowingly when she saw A Luo's appearance of knowing her pearls of wisdom: "As long as you know what's going on."
"I have told you a long time ago. Your opponents are never Brother Ji and the others, but the so-called secular conventions in everyone's mind. To be a king, you need to be open-minded. If you only compare money and money, you will fall behind.
.”
A Luo responded with seriousness.
The mother and daughter chatted for a while and then brought up Qiu Wei.
"In the autumn of this year, Brother You and the Li brothers have all left. I didn't expect that Brother Xiaobao also went."
Ah Luo is obviously worried about Chen Xiaobao'er: "Brother You needless to say, he will definitely pass the exam, it depends on his ranking. Li Yu and Li Qin have no problem. Only brother Xiaobao is the most worrying. With his talent and learning
, I’m just afraid of failing the exam.”
Thinking of the lively and lovable little Bao'er, Xie Mingxi smiled: "Actually, little Bao'er didn't want to end up originally. But, your Uncle Zhao had already said that if you don't get the title of Jinshi, don't go to the Zhao family to propose marriage.
. As a result, Xiao Baoer has no choice but to bite the bullet and end the fight."
Wanting to marry a wife is not an easy task!
Ah Luo chuckled in a not very kind way: "I think this matter is very suspenseful."
Literary style is flourishing in the capital, women's academies are popular, and there are many men who study hard and diligently. Of course, Xiao Bao'er is not stupid, and his reading is not bad, but he is not outstanding. In last year's scholar examination, his ranking was not high.
There are more than 2,000 scholars who have registered for the exam in the autumn of this year. Only the top 100 candidates will be selected. The ratio is close to 1 in 30. It will be difficult for little Bao'er to pass the exam!
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "The Chen and Zhao families have long wanted to get married. Your Aunt Yan and Aunt Qin have the best relationship. They have already agreed in private to arrange a marriage for Xiao Baoer and Sister Qing next year. However, it has never happened.
Just tell little baby."
This is a way of motivating little Baoer to forge ahead through marriage!
The more A Luo thought about it, the funnier it became, and she laughed out loud.
Xie Mingxi glanced at her giggling daughter and said leisurely: "As for you, there is no need to worry about the marriage. We will wait until the court is settled."
Ah Luo had nothing to be ashamed of. She nodded and replied, "I listen to my mother."
Xie Mingxi said calmly: "You are different from Sister Qing. She and Xiao Bao'er are in love. The elders in the family approve, and the marriage is a matter of course. If you want to be the crown prince, you will be the empress of Da Qi in the future. To be your husband-in-law, you must have
Preparation for entering the Heavenly Family."
A Luo: "..."
yes!
This is different from a princess recruiting a consort.
After Princess Changping got married to Gu Qing, she gave birth to a child, also named Gu. But when it comes to her, it is not a matter of who marries her, but who she wants to marry. In the future, she will have to follow her when she gives birth to children.
Her surname is Sheng...
It is not easy for a daughter from an ordinary family to find a son-in-law. Those who are willing to be a son-in-law are mostly useless men or men from poor families. If it were her, the powerful and senior officials in the capital would be willing to give their children and grandchildren to their choice.
.
But no matter what, it can't change the fact of marrying into the family.
I don’t know if Brother You is willing.
Ah Luo muttered secretly in her heart, her beautiful face quietly turned red.
It was rare for Xie Mingxi to see A Luo acting like a little girl. She stretched out her hand to caress A Luo's hair and said with a slight smile: "You are still young and there is no rush to get married. There are many girls in a family looking for them, and even if they are married, there are many outstanding young men."
I am willing. If I want to be your husband, I must choose one out of ten thousand. Let’s wait for Qiu Wei to release the results first!”
A Luo blushed and hummed.
…
The list was released half a month after the end of the autumn period.
During this half month, all those who have children or grandchildren taking part in scientific examinations at home feel as if they are fried in oil.
The grading in Qiu Wei was extremely strict, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites and Scholars who participated in the grading were all housed and fed in the Ministry of Rites. They could not leave until the day when the results were released.
Not to mention how crowded and lively the outside of the Gongyuan was on the day the results were released.
Xie Mingxi is sitting in the middle palace and does not need to leave the palace. Someone has already presented the list to him.
Xie Mingxi took the list, glanced at it, and raised the corner of his mouth.
The first name is Lu Tianyou.
Li Yu and Li Qin also passed the exam, one ranked eleventh and the other ranked twenty-third.
Xie Mingxi looked over slowly, but never saw Chen Xiaobao's name... This was also expected. Xie Mingxi patiently saw the last name.
Chen Yin!
Xiaobaoer is her nickname, and her full name is Chen Yin.
Chen Xiaobaoer is really lucky. He happened to be ranked 100th in the exam and ranked Sun Shan.
It doesn't matter if Sun Shan wins, it's great! Fortunately, he is qualified to participate in next year's Spring Festival.
Of course, with Chen Xiaobao'er's ranking, it is basically impossible for Chunwei to pass the exam. Having a reputation as a civil servant will make him look better when he proposes marriage.
Xie Mingxi was in a happy mood and told Xianghui: "On my behalf, go to the Chen Mansion of the Lu Mansion, the Li Mansion, and give a set of the Four Treasures of the Study to Brother You and the others."
The four teenagers have all been studying in the palace for several years, especially You Geer and Xiao Baoer, who have grown up under Xie Mingxi’s eyes since they were young. Xie Mingxi treats them like his own nephews. Seeing them pass the exam, he feels very happy.
Feeling relieved.
Xianghui accepted the order with a smile.
The release of the results in autumn is a happy event, and all officials are equally concerned about it.
Mr. Lu Ge, who was calm and reserved, was rarely happy today, and he was in a good mood, which could be seen from the smile at the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
Mr. Li Ge smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations to Mr. Lu Ge! My great-grandson won the first prize in one fell swoop. If he can win the first prize next spring, he will win three yuan in a row. It is really enviable to have such a great-grandson who strives for success."
Mr. Lu Ge immediately smiled and said: "Both young masters of the Li family passed the exam in one fell swoop and both ranked well. With a pair of handsome men, Mr. Li Ge is very lucky."
Mr. Li Ge was also very pleased with himself.
For civil servants, if they want to continue their family's glory, the only way forward is for their children and grandchildren to advance through the imperial examinations.
In comparison, Chen Shangshu was a little depressed. His old face turned gray after seeing the list.
Look at Mr. Lu Ge and Mr. Li Ge, with their faces full of spring breeze, how proud they are. When it was his turn, Chen Xiaobaoer came in last in the exam... He might as well have failed the exam!
