Kou Ji stared at Xiang Yan and asked, "Do you really plan to send your little sister to the palace?"
Although when Kou Ji first met the Xiang family's little sister, the Xiang family's little sister gave Kou Ji a bad feeling, but after being in contact with her for a long time, Kou Ji gradually got to know her.
She is actually just a little girl who is a little bit petty and has some tricks up her sleeve.
He's not bad-tempered, just a little protective of his shortcomings.
She likes to protect everyone who is close to her.
Someone offended Xiangfu's sister. Before Xiangfu's sister could say anything, she hurriedly came to the door to settle the score.
This is also related to the fact that the third generation of men in Xiangfu are relatively weak.
Among the three generations of men in the Xiang Mansion, there are no outstanding figures. Under Xiang Minzhong's education, all of them have become nerds, and they will endure whatever troubles they can.
After you tolerate it for a long time, you will be regarded as easy to bully.
It is precisely because of this that the little girl from the Xiang family becomes like a little hedgehog, being cruel to everyone.
Faced with Kou Ji's question, Xiang Yan sighed and whispered: "This is my father's decision, and my grandfather also nodded in agreement. No one can change it."
Kou Ji frowned and said, "The palace is a den of disputes..."
Kou Ji glanced around and saw that there was no one around, and the little girl of the Xiang family had also run away, so he whispered to Xiang Yan: "During the reign of the late emperor, many princes and daughters were born in the harem. In addition to the official family, Zhao Xuer
Except for human beings, all others died young.
With your intelligence, you won't be able to see the secret behind this.
If my prediction is correct, Liu E and Yang Taifei are probably also involved.
You can probably imagine how my little sister will be bullied after she enters the palace and falls into the hands of these two."
Xiang Yan said with an ugly face: "I also know that the palace is a den of disputes, but my grandfather and my father have already decided on this matter, and I can't stop it."
Kou Ji sighed slightly and said no more.
Whether the Xiang family's little sister can enter the palace or not is a family matter of the Xiang family. Kou Ji is not yet a member of the Xiang family, so he has no way to interfere.
"Your grandfather was too utilitarian..."
Kou Ji commented like this.
Xiang Yan did not speak.
Xiang Minzhong is her grandfather, and she is not qualified to speak ill of her grandfather.
Kou Ji pondered for a moment and then said: "If my little sister has to enter the palace, I will beg Chen Lin to take care of my little sister."
"With Mrs. Chen taking care of me, my little sister will definitely not be embarrassed when she enters the palace. I would like to thank you on my behalf."
Xiang Yan whispered something.
Kou Ji raised the corner of his mouth and said with a wicked smile: "Then how are you going to thank me?"
Xiang Yan was stunned at first, but when she saw Kou Ji's evil eyes, she was frightened and hid in a hurry.
Kou Ji rushed towards her.
"Young Master?!"
Kou Jigang caught Xiang Yan, and Kou Zhong's voice sounded from behind.
Kou Ji's stretched-out hand froze, and with a dark face, he turned around and glared at Kou Zhong, who was standing not far away, with an angry look on his face.
Kou Zhong was shocked when he saw that Kou Ji was filled with evil spirits.
He trembled and took a step back.
However, Xiang Yan took advantage of this and ran away. She waved to Kou Ji from a distance and promised to see him again in three days.
Kou Ji glared at Kou Zhong and said fiercely: "Are you ruining my good deeds?"
Kou Zhong said with a smile: "Old servant just saw clearly, you get into the arms of the Xiang family girl..."
Kou Zhong was halfway through speaking and couldn't continue.
Because Kou Ji's eyes were filled with fierceness.
Kou Zhong hurriedly said: "There are so many maids in the house to serve you, and the government has also given you many maids to keep in other courtyards. If you are thoughtful..."
"You know nothing!"
Kou Ji cursed in a low voice.
"Tell me, why are you looking for me? There is no reasonable explanation. Come back to the house and you will have something to look at."
Kou Ji said with a fierce expression.
Kou Zhong said hurriedly: "Someone has come from the palace and said that I would like to invite you into the palace."
Kou Ji was stunned and asked suspiciously: "Why are you calling me into the palace at this time?"
Lu Yijian was in Qufu, vigorously cleaning up the Kong family, and the land cleared from the Kong family was gradually distributed to the soldiers who had been dismissed from the Northeast Xinjiang.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
There seemed to be nothing that required his intervention.
Could it be that the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty made trouble in the court because of the matter of promotion?
Kou Ji followed Kou Zhong back to the palace suspiciously. After changing into court clothes, he hurriedly entered the palace.
Entering Zishi Hall, Zhao Zhen, Kou Zhun, Wang Zeng, Xiang Minzhong were all there, and Li Di was also there.
After Kou Ji Yili greeted each one, Kou Zhun handed him a volume of documents.
Kou Ji took a look and was a little confused, "You want me to be the examiner for the Qiu Wei of Kaifeng Prefecture?"
Kou Zhun and the other three nodded in unison.
Zhao Zhen had a straight face and nodded his head in agreement.
Kou Ji took the document and said with some uncertainty: "I am not a Jinshi, and I do not hold the position of a bachelor. Would it be a bit rash to let me serve as the examiner in Qiu Wei of Kaifeng Prefecture?
Can Baiguan agree?"
Kou Zhun glared at Kou Ji and reminded: "You are only a deputy examiner, not the main examiner."
Kou Ji suddenly realized it and nodded: "That's okay..."
When Kou Zhun heard this, he wanted to rush forward and strangle Kou Ji to death.
He asked Kou Ji with a dark face, "Do you know what it means to have you serve as a deputy examiner?"
Kou Ji pondered for a moment and shook his head slowly.
Xiang Minzhong explained in a low voice on the side: "Let you serve as the deputy examiner in the autumn of Kaifeng Prefecture. In the spring of next year, you will also have a place in the deputy examination."
Kou Ji understood the meaning of Xiang Minzhong's words in an instant.
Kaifeng Prefecture's deputy examination in autumn is nothing, but the deputy examination in spring next year will be the highlight.
Imperial examination examiners have always been a matter of competition.
Once you serve as an examiner, you will not only become famous among scholars, but you will also be able to attract a number of Jinshi disciples.
An additional batch of Jinshi disciples is equivalent to an additional batch of political resources.
It can even be said that he is his own party member and team member.
Although Kou Ji's age and status meant that he could not serve as the examiner and recruit many disciples.
But given his status and background, as long as he serves as an examiner, there will definitely be Jinshi students who will join him.
With this group of Jinshi disciples, Kou Ji's position in the court will be more stable.
Understanding the profound meaning of Kou Zhun's move, Kou Ji held the document tightly and bowed deeply to Kou Zhun.
It seems that Kou Zhun was criticized a lot for helping him obtain the position of deputy examiner.
Although no one dared to speak ill of Kou Zhun in front of him, they would definitely scold Kou Zhun behind his back for using power for personal gain.
At the same time, Kou Ji did not forget to salute Wang Zeng and Minzhong.
I think they also played a lot of role in this matter.
Kou Zhun and the other three were slightly startled when they saw Kou Ji bowing and saluting them solemnly.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled happily.
Zhao Zhen wanted to have a few words with Kou Ji, wanted to express his merit to Kou Ji, and wanted to tell Kou Ji that he had contributed to the reason why Kou Ji could serve as the deputy examiner, but he could never find a chance to interrupt.
After Kou Ji put away the documents, Kou Zhun reminded: "This time the Kaifeng Prefecture Qiuwei scientific examination will be conducted by Li Di as the chief examiner, and you and the Kaifeng Prefecture magistrate will be the deputy examiners.
Li Di will tell you the reason.
If you are in doubt, you can also ask Li Di to help."
According to convention, during the Qiuwei scientific examination, the chief official of each state is usually the chief examiner, and the subordinate official serves as the deputy examiner.
In some special circumstances, transfer envoys or appeasement envoys from various provinces will be invited to serve as examiners.
The only exception is Kaifeng Mansion.
Kaifeng Prefecture is the seat of the capital. During the autumn period, not only students from Kaifeng Prefecture will take the scientific examinations, but students from Taixue and Imperial College will also take the scientific examinations in Kaifeng Prefecture.
Therefore, every time Kaifeng Prefecture conducts scientific research in autumn, the imperial court will send an important minister to take charge.
The purpose was to show that the imperial court attached great importance to the imperial examination.
After listening to Kou Zhun's words, Kou Ji cupped his hands to Li Di and said, "Then I'll bother Grandpa Li."
Li Di laughed, patted Kou Ji on the shoulder and said, "I'm here to protect you."
Li Di should be regarded as the only one among the old henchmen who always found Kou Ji pleasing to his eyes no matter how he looked at him.
Unlike Kou Zhun and the other three, he felt that Kou Ji was as cunning as a fox.
On the contrary, I feel that Kou Ji is a well-behaved and sensible junior who does not cause trouble to others.
After the matter was agreed upon, Kou Ji did not stay in Zishi Hall any longer.
He bowed his hands and exited Zishi Hall.
Zhao Zhen wanted to keep Kou Ji for a few words, but the old men didn't give him a chance.
Kou Jigang just walked out of the Zishi Hall gate.
Kou Zhun and the others took Zhao Zhen and taught him how to handle government affairs.
I don’t know what happened to the three of them, Kou Zhun, but they have been particularly focused on teaching Zhao Zhen these days.
Zhao Zhen felt that these three old guys were deliberately putting pressure on him and deliberately making things difficult for him.
Until three days later.
Zhao Zhen no longer thinks so.
Because Xiang Minzhong fell ill.
While teaching Zhao Zhen, he fell straight to the ground.
After the imperial doctor arrived at Zishi Hall, he diagnosed and treated Xiang Minzhong.
Then he told Zhao Zhen and Kou Zhun that Xiang Minzhong had worked too hard and was almost exhausted. He could no longer work in the inner court, otherwise he would probably not survive this year.
After Kou Zhun heard the imperial doctor's diagnosis, he decisively sent someone out of the palace to inform the people in the Xiang Mansion.
Zhao Zhen looked at Xiang Minzhong who was lying on the couch talking silently, and looked at Kou Zhun who was standing in front of Xiang Minzhong's bed, trying hard to guess what Xiang Minzhong was saying, and tears could not stop rolling down his eyes.
He finally understood why Xiang Minzhong, Kou Zhun, and Wang Zeng were so eager to teach him how to govern.
Wang Zeng's temples have turned white, and Kou Zhun and Xiang Minzhong have gray hair for many years.
Kou Zhun and Xiang Minzhong probably felt that they were getting old and that they had entered the twilight years of their lives.
That's why I urgently taught him how to manage politics.
They hoped that after they left, he could handle the government affairs on his own and be an upright emperor.
"I...I don't want anything to happen to Aiqing..."
Zhao Zhen stood in front of Xiang Minzhong's bed and said with a slightly choked voice.
Xiang Minzhong had already finished speaking to Kou Zhun and grinned when he heard Zhao Zhen's childish words.
"Officials... don't say stupid things... everyone is destined to die... no one can escape it... I can see the officials weeping for the old minister... the old minister died without regrets..."
Xiang Minzhong struggled to speak for a long time before he could say such a complete sentence.
"Woo..."
Zhao Zhen burst into tears.
Everyone in Shijitang felt an inexplicable sadness in their hearts.
People from Xiangfu soon arrived at Zishi Hall.
With the help of the eunuchs in charge, they carried Xiang Minzhong out of Zishitang.
Kou Zhun didn't stay long after Xiang Minzhong left.
He ordered Wang Zeng to appease Zhao Zhen, and he rushed back to the Kou Mansion.
As soon as he entered the mansion, he shouted loudly: "Kou Zhong?!"
"Kou Zhong?!"
"..."
Kou Zhun called all the way from the door of the mansion to the hall. Kou Zhong, who was discussing matters with Kou Ji in the Sijun Garden far away, received the report from the servants and rushed to the hall.
As soon as Kou Zhong arrived, before he could speak, Kou Zhun took the lead and gave instructions: "Now, go to the city immediately, find the best matchmaker, and go to Xiang Mansion to change it.
Then send someone to prepare the betrothal gifts and send them to the Xiang Mansion.
Before dark, the marriage between Ji'er and Xiang Yan, the eldest granddaughter of the Xiang Mansion, will be decided."
Kou Zhong asked in disbelief: "So urgent? Didn't you agree to discuss this matter after the late emperor's funeral?"
Also, do you want to ask the young master about this matter?"
Kou Zhun stared and roared: "Xiang Minzhong is about to die!"
Kou Zhong was startled, but without saying a word, he turned around and went out to make preparations according to Kou Zhun's instructions.
Kou Zhun was so eager to ask him to find a matchmaker as soon as possible to arrange the marriage between the two families, and even spared many customary rituals for this purpose.
This shows that getting Kou Ji and Xiang Yan married was probably the last thing Xiang Minzhong entrusted to Kou Zhun.
It is also very likely that it will become a last wish.
Kou Zhong naturally did not dare to delay, let alone ask any more questions.
Kou Zhong directed the servants in the house to get busy, which naturally aroused Kou Ji's idea.
Kou Ji walked into the hall and saw Kou Zhun sitting on a chair with a gloomy face. His heart skipped a beat and he hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Grandpa, what happened?"
Kou Zhun did not hide anything from Kou Ji. He said in a deep voice: "Xiang Minzhong fainted in Zishitang today. After the diagnosis by the imperial doctor, Xiang Minzhong is probably not going to die soon..."
Before Kou Zhun finished speaking, Kou Ji walked out with a dull head.
Kou Zhun shouted: "Where are you going?"
"Go to Xiang Mansion!"
Kou Ji said without looking back.
Kou Zhun frowned and said, "Everyone can go to Xiang Mansion, but you can't?"
Kou Ji paused and frowned, "Why?"
Kou Zhun said in a deep voice: "Today is the day when you and Xiang Yan of the Xiang Mansion are engaged. You can't go to the Xiang Mansion. It would be rude to do so."
"engagement?"
Kou Ji frowned even more tightly.
It's not that he doesn't like Xiang Yan, or that he doesn't want to get engaged to Xiang Yan, but he feels that Xiang Laoguan is about to die, and it would be inappropriate for him to get engaged to Xiang Yan at this time.
"This is what Xiang Minzhong specifically told me after he woke up..."
Kou Zhun explained.
Kou Ji's brows relaxed slightly. Since it was Xiang Minzhong's request, he could understand it.
Koji took a step forward and continued walking outside.
Kou Zhun said displeasedly: "Where to go?"
"Xiangfu!"
"Didn't I tell you that you can't go to Xiang Mansion?"
"At this point, who can care about this?"
"..."
Kou Ji dropped these words and disappeared in front of Kou Zhun.
Kou Zhun opened his mouth, but he didn't ask for Kou Ji to stay, nor did he ask anyone to chase Kou Ji.
Kou Ji left Kou Mansion and went straight to Xiang Mansion.
When he learned that Xiang Minzhong was about to die, he felt mixed emotions.