Rebirth: The wedding night, my whole family was exiled, I raised 500,000 soldiers

Princess Yuxue, the most beloved granddaughter of Prince Ji, could almost be said to have grown up with him. This was the first time they met after the incident at the Shen family.

"Lan Xi~" Zhou Yunxue, dressed as a woman, looked at Shen Lan Xi timidly.

"Yunxue, why are you here?" Shen Lanxi raised the corner of her mouth and greeted her with a smile just like she did six years ago.

Zhou Yunxue looked at the bright and heroic woman and was a little hesitant to recognize her.

"Lan Xi, you have changed a lot." Zhou Yunxue said awkwardly.

Shen Lanxi seemed to recall something and said, "By the way, we haven't seen each other for more than six years, right? Don't say that I have changed a lot, you have changed a lot too."

Zhou Yunxue smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to say next.

"When the Shen family was convicted, my family came forward one after another to plead for mercy, but it was useless. The verdict was too hasty at that time." Zhou Yunxue explained in a low voice.

Shen Lanxi: "Let's go in and talk."

As she walked, she said, "I heard that you married out of the capital."

Zhou Yunxue couldn't help but shed tears and groaned in her throat.

"I married and moved to Xishan."

Shen Lanxi raised her eyebrows and asked in confusion: "Why did you marry so far away?" Didn't she have an engagement with the Zhao family of Yong'an Hou before?

Zhou Yunxue didn't know whether she didn't hear it or didn't want to answer, and she walked all the way to the reception room.

Hot tea and snacks were served one after another, and Shen Lanxi asked Zhou Yunxue to sit down.

"Yunxue, I'm very happy to see you today."

Zhou Yunxue's tears kept welling up in her eyes. She smiled with tears in her eyes and said, "Lan Xi, I'm glad to see you too."

Shen Lanxi politely took a sip of tea, and then went straight to the point: "We haven't seen each other for more than six years, and I believe that we will both be very happy when we meet."

Zhou Yunxue felt the oppression and her fingers slowly clenched her clothes.

"I am a military commander, and I am used to doing things quickly. Tell me, what is it that brings you to me today?"

Even if Zhou Yunxue wanted to reminisce about the past, she couldn't utter a word. She did come here with a purpose today.

"Lan Xi, I heard that His Majesty has appointed you as the chief examiner for the imperial examination?"

Shen Lanxi's eyes gradually turned dull, and she said in a businesslike manner, "Yes."

Zhou Yunxue seemed to find it difficult to speak. After hesitating for a long time, she still couldn't overcome the purpose of her visit.

"My husband is the county magistrate in Xishan, and his two cousins ​​are about to take the imperial examinations." Zhou Yunxue found it difficult to say the following words.

Shen Lanxi said in a cold tone: "So, you are here to ask me for the test questions?"

Zhou Yunxue quickly shook her head: "No, I...I..." After saying two "I"s in a row, Zhou Yunxue still couldn't say that she asked Shen Lanxi to help her cheat.

"Lan Xi, I only ask that you show some mercy to us for the sake of our past sisterly relationship."

Shen Lanxi sneered in her heart and was extremely disappointed with this former sister.

"You come to talk to me about the past and to see me, I welcome you. If you want to know about the imperial examination, don't say anything."

Zhou Yunxue was stunned.

"I remember that you like the chicken slices made in the palace the most. It just so happens that the imperial chef that His Majesty sent to me has not been taken back yet. Let's have dinner before we leave!"

Zhou Yunxue quickly calmed down. When she looked at Shen Lanxi again, the friendship they had when they were young was no longer there.

"Lan Xi, do you still remember that I like to eat Fu Rong Chicken Slices?"

Shen Lanxi: "I not only remember that you like to eat lotus chicken slices, but also remember that you like to eat sour pear paste. It just so happens that the kitchen maid in my house can make it. I will make some more for you to take back and eat!"

Zhou Yunxue was stunned after hearing this. She did not stay for dinner and left on the pretext of having something to do.

Che Mingyuan watched Zhou Yunxue leave before turning to the reception room.

"Indeed, quite a few people have come to visit your house in the past two days." He was holding visiting cards and letters in his hands.

"Several officials from the Ministry of Rites would like to discuss the imperial examination with you, and many students have sent their essays and would like your advice."

Shen Lanxi laughed.

"Why, I am not the warrior butcher in the eyes of the literati anymore?"

The smile in Che Mingyuan's eyes deepened and the corners of his mouth kept rising.

"Maybe they want to learn how to wield a knife from an adult?"

Shen Lanxi smiled even more widely.

The imperial examinations were organized by the Ministry of Rites throughout the ages. To put it bluntly, the Ministry of Rites provided the framework for the imperial examinations, which were then filled with prestigious civil officials.

This time everyone thought that Mei Nanhua was the popular choice, but unexpectedly Shen Lanxi showed up halfway.

Many people have already paved the way and are just waiting for the imperial examination. Now that Shen Lanxi has taken office, those people have no choice but to start thinking about following Shen Lanxi's path.

Then a small group of people came to visit Shen Lanxi.

"Tell the concierge that no students will be seen. If they are here to discuss matters concerning the imperial examination, have them find a suitable time to gather all the officials in charge of the imperial examination together and have a unified discussion."

Che Mingyuan was happy to be the messenger.

Shen Lanxi: "I will rest for two days. Someone will send a visiting card. You will be responsible for handling it."

Che Mingyuan went to find the doorman.

Shen Lanxi knocked on the table twice, and the secret guard appeared.

"Go check where Zhou Yunxue lives. Why did she marry so far away?"

"Yes."

The Prince Ji's Mansion is very famous, and even the private affairs in the backyard can be found out if someone wants to.

"After the Shen family was exiled, Prince Ji fell seriously ill and died. Princess Ji also passed away a year later. After that, Zhou Yunxue was pushed into the water while attending a banquet. Everyone in the capital knew about it. Afterwards, she broke off the engagement with the Zhao family and married the man who rescued her from the water."

"This man was originally good friends with the eldest princess's husband, and they were considered drinking buddies. After he married Zhou Yunxue, he was demoted to serve as a county magistrate in Xishan."

After listening to this, Shen Lanxi sneered: "If you say that Zhou Yunxue's falling into the water has nothing to do with the eldest princess, I don't believe it."

"Go check Fang Wenting again."

"Yes!"

During the period of recuperation of the eldest princess Zhou Yunshang, she angered Emperor Renxiao and was scolded by him. She was also confined to the princess's mansion and was not allowed to set foot in the palace again.

Shen Lanxi thought carefully about Zhou Yunshang's appearance, and only recalled her gloomy and jealous face every time she saw her.

I thought that after making it clear that day, Zhou Yunxue would never come again, but I didn't expect that she would come again just one day later.

This time she brought her two children with her.

"Lan Xi, these are my son and daughter. My husband is busy preparing for the imperial examination, and I was afraid they would make a noise, so I brought them out for you to see!" This time Zhou Yunxue also brought some Xishan specialties.

"Although Xishan is not as prosperous as the capital, the jade produced there is still very beautiful." Zhou Yunxue took out two bracelets, two hairpins and a jade carriage carved from mutton-fat jade from the jewelry box.

Shen Lanxi hurriedly closed the jewelry box.

"This is too valuable, I can't accept it!"

Seeing this, Zhou Yunxue dodged to the side holding the jewelry box.

"Lan Xi, I don't have anything good to give you. You gave me a lot of good things before, but I didn't have time to give you anything in return. I came back in a hurry this time and didn't bring much. When I return to Xishan, I will ask someone to bring you something more exquisite."