When they were classmates, she often playfully called his cousin Yuan Zhong.
After returning to Hongzhuang and marrying him, she had to abide by the rules of the heavenly family. She would only occasionally call him that when no one was around in private.
Emperor Jianwen's heart felt hot, and he nodded in agreement without thinking: "Okay, I will review the test papers with you."
Queen Yu's eyes slightly curved and she smiled.
The beauty is getting old, and her appearance is no longer as bright and stunning as before. In this smile, she has the look of her youth again.
Emperor Jianwen's heart swayed and he held Queen Yu's hand tightly.
Empress Yu slightly retracted her hand and laughed in a low voice: "I am already middle-aged and old. There are many young and pretty beauties around the Emperor. He holds my hand like this, and he is not afraid of people laughing at him."
Emperor Jianwen stared at Queen Yu and whispered softly: "Lianniang, you will always be the only one in my heart. Those concubines had to be brought into the palace in order to continue the heirs of the Tian family. I know I have wronged you these years. Don't worry.
, our Changping will always be the eldest princess, and no one can get past her."
Yes! If it weren't for her Chang Ping, how could she have endured it for so many years?
Empress Yu pursed her lips and smiled, pulling Emperor Jianwen to sit at the table: "Xianzhi said that the top three this year are all better than the top one last year. Especially the first-ranked test paper, the handwriting is beautiful, and the math and miscellaneous subjects are all correct.
. Even the policy analysis is impassioned and wonderful."
Emperor Jianwen became interested: "Oh? Then I would like to take a closer look!"
At this moment, an unpleasant knock sounded outside the door.
Emperor Jianwen's eyes flashed with displeasure, and his voice suddenly turned cold: "What's going on?"
He had already given an order that no one was allowed to disturb him after entering the Jiaofang Hall.
Empress Yu was quite virtuous and generous, and she spoke gently to console him: "If it weren't for something important, Eunuch Lu wouldn't dare to disturb him. Your Majesty, it's better to ask him to come in and ask."
Emperor Jianwen then relaxed his brows and nodded slightly.
…
After a while, Eunuch Lu came in.
Eunuch Lu is in his forties this year. He has a fair face without beard and delicate skin. He is still handsome even for his age.
Eunuch Lu has served Emperor Jianwen since he was a child, and has now been serving him for more than thirty years. In terms of qualifications, no one can surpass him. He is also very familiar with Emperor Jianwen's temperament, and he bowed neatly and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Duan
The empress sent a letter saying that His Highness the Ninth Prince is seriously ill, and she kept calling for the Emperor."
"The matter involves His Highness the Ninth Prince. I dare not be careless and have the courage to report it. I have disturbed the interest of the Emperor and the Empress. I deserve to die!"
The Ninth Prince had just turned one year old. He was white, fat and cute. Emperor Jianwen liked this young son very much. When he heard about this, his anger disappeared and he smiled apologetically at Queen Yu: "Lianyang, I will go and have a look and then come back."
Queen Yu said softly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about my concubine. But it doesn't matter if she goes!"
Emperor Jianwen stood up and left.
Queen Yu sent Emperor Jianwen outside the palace.
Emperor Jianwen's broad and strong back became taller and taller under the illumination of palace lanterns.
This is Emperor Daqi, her husband, and the biological father of her daughter.
He is also the common husband of all the concubines in the harem and the father of all the princes and princesses.
Concubine Duan has been favored since she entered the palace. After giving birth to the Ninth Prince, she was immediately promoted to the title of concubine. The young and charming Concubine Duan used various tricks to win favor. She "invited" Emperor Jianwen to come in the name of the Ninth Prince.
Of course this is not the first time. But it is the first time to "rob someone" from Jiaofang Hall.
Queen Yu silently watched Emperor Jianwen's retreating figure, with a hint of desolation and self-mockery in her eyes. She stayed there for a long time before returning to the palace.
…
Half an hour later, Eunuch Lu came in person, with an apologetic and embarrassed look on his face, and reported in a low voice: "I would like to inform you, the ninth prince is very ill and very clingy. When he saw the emperor, he hugged the emperor's arm and refused to do anything.
release."
"Your Majesty, tonight..."
I'm afraid I won't be able to come.
Before the last few words were spoken, Empress Yu gently interrupted: "The Ninth Prince is sick, and it is natural for the Emperor to spend more time with him. You should go back and report to the Emperor. Don't worry about me."
Eunuch Lu respectfully agreed and then resigned.
As he exited the palace, Eunuch Lu quietly raised his head and glanced.
Queen Yu lowered her head slightly, her expression was peaceful, and she could not see the slightest bit of unhappiness.
Eunuch Lu sighed secretly.
Yu Lianniang, who was fierce in love and hatred, stubborn and proud, has now become a qualified empress of the middle palace. All her emotions and desires are covered up under a thick mask.
That night, the candles in Jiaofang Hall were burning until midnight.
The lily incense in the bedroom had long been removed and replaced with the elegant magnolia incense.
Empress Yu was concentrating on reviewing the test papers. Only Yanluo was waiting at her side, and the other maids had already withdrawn. The palace was very quiet, with only the sound of slight breathing and the sound of turning papers.
Yan Luo finally couldn't help but stepped forward and said softly: "It's past the third watch, I'd better take a rest!"
Queen Yu didn't even raise her head: "There are still two final test papers."
Yanluo shut up helplessly.
After a long time, Queen Yu finally raised her head and took a deep breath. All the test papers had been read, and the top ten test papers had been picked out and placed one by one in order of ranking.
After being busy all night, Queen Yu's original gloomy and depressed mood relaxed a lot, and she said with a smile: "Most of the new students this year are better than last year!"
Yan Luo laughed in amusement and said: "With the Empress personally presiding over the teaching, there are many ladies from famous families who are interested in studying at the Lotus Pond Academy. There are always outstanding ones among them. Now they are all the disciples of the Emperor. I wonder who is the first?"
Is this slave lucky enough to know first?"
Empress Yu relaxed her brows and said with a smile: "I will personally reveal the confusion now."
Even Empress Yu herself was full of curiosity about this talented person who was the first in writing.
Yanluo brought over light and slender scissors.
Queen Yu used scissors to open the test paper, her eyes fixed on the signature. Then, with a slight smile, she wrote this name at the first place on the list!
…
The days of waiting for the results to be released are particularly difficult.
Xie Yunxi couldn't sit still, and the food tasted nothing in her mouth. There were two small red spots on her forehead.
Princess Yongning saw this in her eyes and had to scold her a few words: "What's the need to be anxious! I've already taken care of it before. Ming Niang's test paper has your name signed on it. As long as she doesn't fail, you will definitely pass the academy.
"
Xie Yunxi pursed her lips and whispered: "Mother, are you really so confident about Third Sister?"
It feels strange to hear it.
Princess Yongning glanced at the sour Xie Yunxi and said calmly: "If she fails the exam, not many ladies in the capital will pass the exam."
Xie Yunxi: "..."
Xie Yunxi felt even more sad.
Princess Yongning slowed down her tone and comforted her softly: "Why do you have to argue so hard! No matter how outstanding Ming Niang is, she is only qualified to be a stepping stone for you. When the results are released tomorrow, you will be the new student of Lianchi Academy."
