There are many familiar faces among those participating in the Spring Festival this year.
Lu Chi, Li Mo, Zhao Qi, Chen Zhan...Xie Lanxi's husband Xiao Yufan and Ye Qiuniang's brother Ye Jingzhi also participated in Jinke Chunwei. Many young talents and noble sons did not want to be shadowed, but used their true talents to
I studied hard and took the scientific examination, and wanted to enter an official career in a dignified way.
As the eldest grandson of Mr. Lu Ge, Lu Chi attracted much attention.
Lin Weiwei is full of confidence in her husband: "There will be no problem in passing the exam. It depends on the ranking."
In a few days, the results will be released. The candidates participating in the Spring Festival come from all over Daqi. There are a total of 3,000. Only the top 300 will be admitted, and one out of ten will be selected.
After the general examination, there will be the palace examination. After the palace examination, the top three rankings will be determined. With Lu Chi's talent and learning, if nothing unexpected happens, he will be ranked among the top two.
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "Then I will wait for the good news."
Lin Weiwei laughed playfully: "You have to prepare a generous gift."
After joking for a while, Lin Weiwei lowered her voice shyly: "I am ten days late for the sunflower water this month, so I should be happy. However, I have been silent. I want to wait for Brother Lu to release the results in the spring, and then invite the doctor to visit.
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This is a "double happiness" for Lu Chi!
Xie Mingxi smiled.
A thought suddenly flashed through my mind, and a smile suddenly froze on my lips.
In her previous life, Lin Weiwei soon contracted a "strange disease" after word spread that she was happy, and later "died of a serious illness", killing one and two...
In this life, many things are different. But we have to beware of the fourth prince becoming mad with jealousy!
There are many people at this time, so it is not appropriate to talk too much.
Xie Mingxi said pointedly: "When the results are released in the spring, I will definitely come to express my congratulations."
Lin Weiwei didn't hear the implication of Xie Mingxi's words for a moment, so she smiled and nodded.
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At this time, several princes also arrived to chat.
"Seventh Emperor brother, how is the injury on your arm?" the third prince asked with concern on his face.
Haha! One of those two imperial doctors is yours. You know better than me how injured I am!
Sheng Hong was slandering in his heart, and without revealing anything on his face, he responded with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Three Emperors, for your concern. My injuries are no longer serious, and I will be able to go to court tomorrow."
The fifth prince smiled and said: "It would be more lively if we all go to court together."
The second prince also smiled and nodded.
Only the fourth prince remained silent.
Sheng Hong sneered in his heart, raised his eyebrows provocatively and smiled: "Brother Four Emperors has been thoroughly investigating the military department for a month. I wonder if you can find out who made those three crossbows?"
The fourth prince pursed his thin lips slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes: "We'll find out tomorrow at the court. Please forgive me for not revealing it now."
Sheng Hong chuckled: "This month, the Fourth Emperor Brother has really worked hard. I heard that the Fourth Emperor Brother almost had to live and eat at the Ministry of War in order to thoroughly investigate the murderer. I am very grateful."
The fourth prince twitched the corners of his lips and responded with a smile: "It's not hard to do what is your job. Someone is bold enough to assassinate the seventh emperor's brother. As the elder brother, I am really indignant. If I can do my best,
It won’t be a penny saved.”
Sheng Hong looked grateful: "Anyway, thank you Brother Four Emperors."
The fourth prince said calmly: "The seventh emperor's brother said this, but it is too unreasonable. Brothers, there is no need to say thank you. Besides, this is something my father has entrusted to me. How can I shirk it!"
The other princes all pretended to be deaf and dumb, watching the excitement and watching the good news.
The real confrontation will take place in the court tomorrow.
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The next day, Sheng Hong stood up at the fourth watch. He didn't use any force with his left hand and could swing the knife with his right hand without any problem.
Xie Mingxi also got up to practice martial arts.
The well-fitting red and white martial arts uniform is soft and docile, and outlines Xie Mingxi's slim figure. She is even more heroic and charming when holding a long sword.
While Sheng Hong was fighting with Xie Mingxi, he was frequently distracted and glanced at Xie Mingxi's chest and slender waist from time to time... A cold and sharp blade suddenly struck.
Sheng Hong dodged by instinct, and the blade passed by his chest dangerously.
Xie Mingxi put away the knife and stood up, looking at Sheng Hong with a smile but not a smile: "Master Lian has taught you many times that you must not be distracted even if you hold a knife in your hand. If you dare to be distracted like this again, see how I deal with you!"
Sheng Hong: "..."
Xie Mingxi may not be as skilled as him, but he cannot be underestimated. He was really careless just now and almost made a mistake.
Sheng Hong admitted his mistake with some shame: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have peeked at your chest and waist during martial arts practice, and I shouldn't have thought about last night..."
The blade strikes.
Sheng Hong was on guard for a long time, and suddenly stepped back to dodge, laughing inwardly.
There was no shame or anger on Xie Mingxi's face, but she was merciless with her long sword, one blow after another. The sharp blade forced Sheng Hong to deal with it with all his heart.
After practicing martial arts (flirting) for an hour, the two of them took a bath respectively, changed into the clothes of the prince and princess, and then rode a carriage into the palace together.
Xie Mingxi entered the harem from Donghua Gate and paid her respects to Empress Dowager Li and Empress Yu.
Sheng Hong went to Jinluan Hall.
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Today is February 20th, which coincides with the great court meeting held every ten days. All the Chinese, civil and military officials of the court attend the court meeting.
Most of the major affairs of the court were discussed in the small court meeting, discussed by the ministers, and decided by the emperor. There were many officials in the large court meeting, so it was inconvenient to discuss matters.
Today's imperial meeting is obviously an exception.
Emperor Jianwen, who had a pale complexion, sat on the dragon chair. The princes stood closest to the dragon chair. Next, there were five pavilion elders, six ministers and Lin Yushi Yu Zhangyuan.
Many people from the royal family also participated in the court meeting. In the past, the person standing at the front was the King of Huainan. Now the King of Huainan has been lying in bed for a long time to recuperate. The person standing at the top is the King of Linjiang, followed closely by the King of Hejian.
As a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue, Xie Jun has a low official position and is not qualified to be in the front, so he stands at the back. However, he is not bad. Those fifth and sixth grade officials can only stand close to the entrance of the Jinluan Hall.
With Xie Jun's official rank, he was basically not qualified to speak at the court meeting. Fortunately, the spacious Jinluan Hall was quiet, and the emperor's voice could barely be heard.
"...The one-month period has come," Emperor Jianwen's voice came from afar, mixed with joy and anger, full of divine power: "The fourth prince has thoroughly investigated the military department for a month, but have you found out where the bows and crossbows came from?"
The strings in Xie Jun's mind suddenly tightened.
The assassination of the seventh prince on his wedding day, which affected more than a dozen innocent people, was by no means a trivial matter. In the past month, the seventh prince had been recovering from his injuries in the palace, but there were rumors outside.
Some people rumored that this was the work of one of the princes. Some said it was the work of the enemies of the Seventh Prince, while others secretly rumored that it was the work of the Huainan Prince's Palace...
As the father-in-law of the seventh prince, Xie Jun naturally paid close attention to this matter. Unfortunately, he only collected a bunch of news and rumors of little use, which was better than nothing.
