Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

The second day was the grand court session, and today was also the first time for the new candidates to attend the grand court session. The top three would stay in the Hanlin Academy for a while, while the others would start to enter the six ministries or seek to be transferred to other places.

This may be the only time in their lives that they attend a grand court meeting. To climb to the fourth rank, those who have gone to the local areas must then return to the capital, which is extremely difficult.

The Qiansheng Hall can accommodate several thousand people, and with these few hundred people it is not crowded at all.

Xiao Yuanshan was also going today, so when the father and daughter appeared at the entrance of the hall in royal robes, they attracted special attention.

Especially the newly-appointed scholars, they truly felt the power of having two kings in one family.

As they walked along, officials on both sides greeted them one after another. The father and daughter nodded in greeting and walked step by step to the front right.

Then it was Grand Tutor Li who entered, just as planned.

After a while the emperor came out and shouted "Long live the emperor" three times.

In addition to the usual reports from the six ministries and discussions of state affairs by ministers, Zhao Yunqi also called on the top three to share their suggestions.

Finally, here comes the main point of today.

Zhao Yunqi said, "It has been almost four months since the students started studying at the Gentlemen's Academy. You have watched them grow up under their watch. I have decided to allow them to graduate."

Everyone pricked up their ears and waited for his follow-up, and Xiao Zhixing looked up.

Zhao Yunqi smiled and said, "I know you are all concerned about these children. Don't worry, they will all have a good place to go. After the final exam tomorrow, the total score ranking will be announced to the world. At that time, I will announce the follow-up arrangements."

Xiao Zhixing was greatly encouraged as he was finally going to start the next steps, which was cause for celebration.

The officials had no idea of ​​the emperor's deeper meaning in this matter, and naturally had no objection.

Unexpectedly, Fulu announced, "Tomorrow the final exam of the Junzi Academy will be held in the Qiansheng Hall, and all officials will witness it!"

Everyone looked at each other in silence. The emperor raised the Junziyuan examination to the same level as the spring palace examination.

This makes people wonder what the emperor wants to do?

【Yellow barrage: Here it comes, here it comes, a new journey begins! 】

【Yellow barrage: All the stars are making their debut! 】

【Green barrage: We watched silently. 】

【Red barrage: Strong onlookers. 】

Not only inside the palace, but also outside the palace, people were talking about it. Everyone was wondering, is it necessary to hold an exam for only 30 people in the Qiansheng Hall?

No matter how I look at this, something seems wrong.

Xiao Zhixing was very calm after the court session. She was about to know the result, and she was not in a hurry at all.

Today she specially hosted a banquet in the palace for Ji Bai, Xiong Chumo, Jiang Tan, Mu Ziqi, Qi Wuyi, Lin Ruyi, Lin Muzhen and others to congratulate them on their success in passing the imperial examination and becoming Jinshi.

"Come, I offer you a toast. I hope that you will always worry about the world, serve the people, and be remembered in history forever."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Everyone raised their glasses in response and smiled. They liked this congratulation.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone moved to the garden to taste tea.

Xiao Zhi learned about their future plans and arrangements one by one.

Unexpectedly, except for Lin Ruyi and Qi Wuyi who wanted to stay in Beijing, everyone else wanted to be transferred away.

Lin Muzhen said directly, "I am a farmer's son and I am willing to return to my farm. I beg Your Majesty to arrange a good place for me."

Xiao Zhixing appreciated his policy proposal, so he was naturally very happy. He intuitively felt that he had met a soulmate, so he was not worried that Xiao Zhixing would make random arrangements for him.

"Okay, wait a moment." Xiao Zhixing agreed.

Ji Bai whispered obscurely: "Your Majesty, I want to wait until your Gentlemen's Academy is completed..."

Xiao Zhixing raised his eyebrows and secretly praised Ji Bai's sharpness. Did he see something?

"Okay." Xiao Zhixing didn't ask him what he had seen. Since that was the case, just wait a while.

Xiong Chumo confessed his helplessness and distress to her, "You know I prefer to fight in the world rather than be a civil servant."

He never thought he would pass the imperial examination. Now his father comes to his room every day to urge him to take up the post, whether he should be sent to a distant province or stay in the six ministries. He is restless and extremely annoyed.

Xiao Zhixing said softly, "No hurry, we'll make arrangements after the Gentlemen's Academy is closed."

She was also looking forward to their follow-up plans.

Jiang Tan said, "I will be very satisfied if I can find a county magistrate to protect the area."

Then came Mu Ziqi. She still couldn't see him clearly, but she didn't expect that he was willing to attend her party today. He must understand what this meant.

Because everyone who came today is considered her.

Mu Ziqi naturally understood, and he smiled and said, "General Xue wants me to go to Feiyun Pass, but if the prince can give me a good place to go, I am willing to do so."

What does that mean? Are you planning to come over? Is that his idea or Xue Chen's?

But he is also a member of the Junziyuan, so he probably cannot make his own decisions on the future arrangements.

After talking with them, she felt more confident.

In the evening, Xiao Zhixing and Yingyi went to see Chen.

"Ms. Chen seemed to know something. She and her daughter escaped from pursuit twice."

Only after she knew that he was Xiao Zhixing's man did she agree to follow him.

The two entered a small courtyard and saw Chen, who had already washed and dressed.

"Prince Yuan Sheng!"

Xiao Zhixing got straight to the point, "No need to be polite, you seem to know that someone wants to kill you?"

Chen smiled bitterly, "There were more than 20 members of our Chen family, and they were killed more than ten years ago. My father and I were sent away by my grandfather at the risk of his life. We have been living in seclusion in Qianjia Village as small vendors. My father told me everything before he died."

Chen said, "I will tell you everything I know. I only want to ask one favor of you."

"Say!"

"Keep us mother and daughter safe. If possible, let me know if you find the enemy who killed our Chen family."

She didn't mention revenge. If the other party was Prince Yuansheng's enemy, the prince would naturally deal with him. It was enough for her to know the result.

If not, there would be no point in her asking for revenge. Now it is enough to save the lives of herself and her daughter.

Xiao Zhixing nodded, "I promise you."

Chen said, "Although the secret recipe of Huanyan has been destroyed, my clan has preserved it through word of mouth."

She sorted out her memories, "My father said that my grandfather regretted it until his death. He shouldn't have been so complacent as to reveal this to outsiders. It was because of that person that the secret recipe was eventually taken away by someone under duress, and in the end, the whole family was killed tragically."

"Who is that person?"

Chen recalled, "The other party's surname was Luo, which might not be his real name. He and my grandfather had been good friends in Dongzhou for a year. He was deliberately plotting this, and he came for the secret recipe."

洛？

Xiao Zhixing thought, it’s this surname again, it seems that they were also very important figures in the events of that year.

"Can you recall more information about the other party?"

Chen recalled fondly, "My father mentioned that this person likes to drink bean water. Oh, his accent sounds like someone from Xiazhou."

Xiazhou is close to the northern Xinjiang. After passing Xining Pass, you will reach the foot of Kasang Mountain in the Tianshan Mountains. Everything seems to be getting up.

After arranging for someone to send Chen's mother and daughter away, Xiao Zhixing returned to the palace. Bai Feng contacted her, "Quick, quick, the man in gray has left with Feng Lizhen's three sons."

Coincidentally, the Ghost Guard just happened to send over the information of people who had come into contact with the Zhang family twenty years ago - the information arrived so quickly, it seems that their infiltration into the Yin Dynasty's secret department has been very effective.

Xiao Zhixing was looking through the information while waiting for Bai Feng's timely report.

The focus is on the people around Zhang Xiu and Xiao Yan.

"Still so cautious. They changed their clothes and went to another place." Bai Feng curled her lips and followed them closely. The resting Black Tiger immediately left the space to help.