"I won the first prize at the age of seventeen. I am very talented and young. I can be considered a very promising young man." Concubine Wu said with a smile: "Hey, I am now old because of Xinping, so I always make inquiries.
Young people, the friends she made in the past, although there are some good young people, are a little inferior in talent and learning, they are not as good as Su Ziji, except that they are inferior in background, everything is good."
The emperor originally just listened indifferently, thinking that Concubine Wu was using today's events as a topic to chat with him. After all, talking about the young champion, and she had not sent an official yet, was not an interference in the affairs of the government. This kind of thing Wu
The concubine has always been able to figure things out, but she can't do it just right.
But as he listened, the emperor's face gradually darkened.
This brought Su Ziji and Xinping together, and also mentioned the matter of choosing a son-in-law. Although he did not say it explicitly, the meaning was very clear.
It's just that I don't want to speak frankly, and I want him, as the father, to take over the relationship and get married.
In fact, if you fall in love with other new scholars, it doesn't matter whether you are second in the rankings, third overall, or even the top pick in the next year. Even if you have a wife, the emperor will not be angry. After all, she is his daughter. Whatever you really want, as long as she
Once you open your mouth, it's not a problem.
But why did you choose Su Ziji?
Su Ziji's bloodline has been repeatedly tested several times. The emperor already believed that he was the prince's bloodline. The reason why he did not immediately give him a title was due to some unknown feeling.
Concubine Wu kept talking, as if she was trying to clarify when the emperor had no reaction, which really made the emperor more and more angry.
"Shut up!" The emperor scolded Concubine Wu directly when she was about to make her statement.
This sound was so sudden that it startled Concubine Wu. Not only that, but the maids serving nearby were also frightened and trembled secretly.
The emperor stood up angrily and pointed at Concubine Wu: "A concubine from the harem has repeatedly mentioned the previous dynasty. You are simply out of character and have forgotten your identity!"
"Xinping is your daughter. You are a mother-in-law, but you don't discipline her well. Now she almost has an accident. Is it your fault? You are still here to mention to me that she has reached her age. She has reached her age, and you are still acting like this? Like this
How can I let her go and harm others?"
"Instead of thinking about those other things, it's better to think about how to teach Xinping! Let her have the dignity of a princess and don't embarrass me!"
The more he talked, the angrier he became. He didn't even look at Concubine Wu, who was kneeling on the ground with a pale face, and directly said: "Concubine Wu has no way to teach her daughter. I remember that you have been with me for many years, and you have no merit or hard work, so I will confine you for half a month."
, reflect carefully! If you still don’t know how to advance or retreat, and talk nonsense, then continue to stay in this Pixiang Palace and don’t go out!"
After saying that, the emperor walked away, walked on the road, and got into the chariot, still angry.
This is wrong. How could it be such a coincidence that Su Ziji is the prince's bloodline, and Princess Xinping happened to see Su Ziji when she left the palace by chance?
Also, Xinping was often surrounded by young talents. How could it be such a coincidence that Concubine Wu only had thoughts about Su Ziji?
This is wrong, or someone may have done something secretly.
Thinking of this, the emperor became agitated and bit his lip even though he was riding in the chariot.
At this time, a sudden thunder came into the imperial garden. The emperor was startled when he felt another earth-shattering thunder, which made the palace tremble.
Then the raindrops fell, pausing for a moment, then falling in concentration.
Hearing the sound of rain gradually getting louder, he looked at the eunuchs carrying the chariot. Although they were busy, they turned into a corridor and watched the entire imperial city being submerged in the rain curtain in an instant.
"The person most likely to have done this is probably King Qi."
Thinking of how King Qi could have such a fast intelligence network during the court meeting, the emperor felt as if something was stuck in his throat, and his eyes became more and more gloomy.
"His power has grown a bit. Could it be that he has a tacit understanding with Concubine Wu not only outside the palace, but also in the harem? What is he trying to do?"
After all, it’s really hard not to think about it the wrong way.
As the Lord of Heaven and Earth, ethics is the most important thing. No matter whether you kill someone, be lustful, or even be greedy, mean, or incompetent, they are nothing compared to this.
As long as Su Ziji has some scandal in this regard, it will be difficult to get back to power. Either he will never be able to restore his identity and will be sent far away, or after he regains his identity, he will be punished because of the scandal with his aunt.
The world criticizes.
And because Princess Xinping likes to hang out with friends, she does not have a reputation of being pure and flawless in matters between men and women, which makes it easier for people to believe her.
Moreover, Concubine Wu herself may have been taken advantage of. After all, it was her wish to find a good son-in-law.
Even if Xinping is affected by this matter, Concubine Wu may not refuse as long as she promises a future.
After trying to figure out Concubine Wu with his own way of thinking, the emperor felt more and more that this was probably the case.
"Everything is because I am old."
"I think back then, my Qiankun was arbitrary, but no one dared to refute it."
"Although the ministers are obedient now and are not disobedient, they are actually disobeying me. They all think that I am old and want to join my new master."
Being in the position of an emperor, one cannot help but feel helpless and fearful.
I am getting old, but my sons are in their prime every day, and people keep coming closer to them. This kind of helpless sadness is difficult for those who have not passed by to understand.
"No, I am the emperor."
"As long as I am alive, there will be no reason for me to lose this great power in the world."
At this time, the chariot moved, stopped slowly, and returned to his palace. The emperor got up and got off the chariot, took a slow look at Eunuch Zhao who was standing waiting, and directly ordered: "Go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and deliver my oral instructions.
, the reporter said, let them immediately assign officials to Su Ziji, in addition to their own duties, also give them the name of observation envoy, and immediately leave the capital, the place... let's choose Shun'an Mansion."
"Yes, I obey the order." Eunuch Zhao cautiously reminded: "Your Majesty, since the number one scholar is awarded an official, the number two and number three..."
Only assigning Su Zi status to one person is a bit too obvious and does not conform to the emperor's original intention of not allowing him to restore his status.
After Eunuch Zhao reminded him, the emperor's head, which had been a little confused due to anger, came to his senses.
According to the rules, after the imperial examination, the number one scholar will be awarded the title of Compiler (from the sixth rank) of the Hanlin Academy; the second-ranked scholar will be awarded the title of Editor (the seventh rank); the other top two, top and third grade scholars will be selected to enter the Hanlin Academy as Shujishi, who are young and talented.
"Selecting officials", if you are not selected, you have to report to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and go to the Sixth Department to observe the administration. Only after observing the administration can you be selected as an official.
It is indeed too conspicuous to confer an official position on only one person, Su Ziji.
He bit his lip and pondered for a moment: "The second and third best candidates will also be selected and awarded official positions by the staff. As for the remaining second and third graders, they will still follow the original rules."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take care of it now." Eunuch Zhao was relieved. Regardless of whether he was a commoner or a member of the Six Ministries observing politics, they all had no rank. However, the first and third officers could have been appointed immediately, but now they are just
It's a little faster and it won't cause a commotion.