III Jiangshan

early morning.

"Your Majesty! The minister has this performance!" His Majesty Dan Chi was close to the gate of the hall, and a person came out of the crowd, hugged the wat board, and knelt in the middle of the hall with a "plop".

Yuan Youqi sat on the dragon chair above, frowning slightly.

Through the gap in the hanging wall, she saw the person below, who was a censor.

It's the censor again!Yuan Youqi felt unhappy.

As long as the censor rushes out to speak, it must not be a good word.If I had known this earlier, I should have said the phrase "retire without incident" just now.

The corner of Yuan Youqi's mouth twitched invisibly, but he really didn't want to talk to him.

"What do you want to play?" Her voice was as calm as ever.

This Liu Yushi was waiting for the emperor's words. Hearing the words, he said, "I want to join one person!"

"Say it!" Yuan Youqi's tone already showed displeasure.

However, the censor seemed to have not heard it, and said loudly: "I want to attend Xiangyang County Prince Yuan Junshu!"

All the officials present were shocked when they heard the words.Yuan Junshu, who was standing at the front of the class, only shrugged his eyebrows.

Yuan Youqi had long expected that the words of these censors were not surprising, and when he heard Yuan Junshu was taken out to participate, he was neither anxious nor annoyed, but sneered: "Then you just talk about it, the king of Xiangyang will do it." What's the matter, let you come to participate?"

The emperor's words obviously showed disapproval, which meant "what did the King of Xiangyang do to disturb your eyes, make your eyes hot, and come here to fan the flames".

The ministers present were all experienced in the ups and downs of the officialdom. It is impossible for them not to hear such a tone and the obvious protection of Xiangyang County King.That Liu Yushi was not a fool either, as soon as the emperor spoke, he knew which side the emperor would stand on.

However, even the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, what he wants to be, and what will happen in the end, is not something he can decide by himself.The game between monarch and ministers has always been seen on which side the "power" is. If the power is used properly, even the emperor who is high above has to bow his head and give in.

What's more, even if he took [-] steps back, the emperor finally gained the upper hand, and he couldn't do anything to him.Great Wei Zu Xun, not to blame officials.The emperor also had to obey obediently.

Thinking of being able to see the unfamiliar dignitaries and having the opportunity to teach the emperor how to behave for the emperor, Liu Yushi was extremely contented in his heart, and the words that were designed in advance became more fluent.

"As the chief examiner of the women's department, the king of Xiangyang County is not self-disciplined, and favoritizes the candidates. I think that he is an examiner! Please learn from your majesty!" Liu Yushi said, and bowed deeply to Yuan Youqi.

"Favouritism?" Yuan Youqi smiled lightly, "How do you say it?"

When Liu Yushi heard that the emperor was willing to ask more questions, he felt more at ease, straightened up and played again: "As far as I know, the women's department exam was over that day, and the carriage of Xiangyang County King came out of the main entrance of the self-study palace. A woman stopped and invited the woman to sit in the car with her."

He paused, and then said: "Your Majesty, please think about it. At that time, there was not only this female student in front of the school, but the Xiangyang County King was the only one who stopped for her, and even shared the carriages and horses of the County King's Mansion with her. Still under the watchful eyes of the public, imagine what will happen to the king of Xiangyang and that woman in private? And the king of Xiangyang is the chief examiner of the women's department, and he is so indiscreet about his own behavior. I really dare not imagine that he is selecting talents for the country , Will you be biased! Please learn from Your Majesty!"

Yuan Youqi knew that the incident that day would be used as a fuss by someone with a heart.She was actually quite curious about the relationship between Yuan Junshu and Zhou Leshi, but it was really not appropriate to ask such things in the open.

Moreover, she also really wanted to see how Yuan Junshu would respond to the questioning from the censor.Although, she was very sure in her heart: Yuan Junshu would not be favoritism.

"Xiangyang County King, what do you say?" Yuan Youqi no longer looked at Liu Yushi who was kneeling on the ground, but turned to Yuan Junshu who was beside him.

Yuan Junshu was as calm as Yuan Youqi expected, and he bowed out of the class and said, "Your Majesty, I have a few words to ask Liu Yushi. Please allow me."

"Sure!" Yuan Youqi said briefly.

After Yuan Jun thanked you, he turned to Liu Yushi and said loudly: "May I ask Liu Yushi, just now you said 'as far as you know', did you see it with your own eyes or hear it with your own ears?"

Liu Yushi originally thought that she would speak bluntly, but he didn't expect to ask this question first, and said in a daze: "That day, all the officials and guards inside and outside the gate of the school could see clearly..."

"Then, may I ask if Liu Yushi is among them?" Yuan Junshu asked.

Liu Yushi opened his mouth, then closed it tightly, thinking quickly about how to answer correctly.

Yuan Junshu refused to allow him to come up with a countermeasure, and then said: "It can be seen that Liu Yushi also heard it from hearsay?"

Although it was a question, it used an affirmative tone.

After Yuan Junshu finished speaking, he bowed again to Yuan Youqi, and said: "Your Majesty, Tai Zu had training in the past, and the reason why our court set up a censor is to monitor all officials and alert the emperor according to the facts and impartiality. The most important thing is the word 'truth'! But Liu Yushi speculates that the minister is playing favoritism and perverting the law based on what he heard, which has violated Emperor Taizu's definition of Yushi!"

Yuan Youqi was secretly amused, and thought that this niece of hers was really strict, and even refuted the nonsense of a censor, she had to bring out Emperor Taizu as a backstop.I don't know if she usually spends her spare time every day reciting codes and instructions.

After listening to Yuan Junshu's words, Liu Yushi opened his mouth and was about to refute, but was choked back by Yuan Junshu: "Master Liu also studied seriously and passed the imperial examination. Could it be that after reading so many books, even the minimum "respect?" Don't you understand the rules of the sages who respected each other?"

As she spoke, her eyes burst into two expressions: "Xiangyang County Wang Yuan Junshu is also called Master Liu?"

Liu Yushi was stunned.He was talking too fast before, forgetting to respect the clan.

The King of Xiangyang County is a title, so it is natural to get it.However, the name "Yuan Junshu" was given by Yuanli, the son of King Su, or even the old King Su; and King Su was the younger brother of the late emperor...it would be terrible if he called it so blatantly. That's disrespectful.

Liu Yushi couldn't help feeling chills down his spine, knowing that he was in big trouble.In fact, the crux of his problem is that, like most men in this world, he doesn't pay attention to the woman who is in the same court as him?

"As a censor, Liu Yushi only relied on hearsay, and he randomly participated in the book in front of His Majesty. This is the first. Disrespect to the clan and breaking the rules of ministers, this is the second..." Yuan Junshu refused to let it go, He added, "As the chief examiner of the women's department, the female examiners are all my students. Doesn't Liu Yushi fail to understand this truth?"

Liu Yushi's face turned pale, and he stared at her intently.

Yuan Junshu said again: "As a teacher, seeing my students answer the test papers for four or five hours in a row, with empty stomachs and shy pockets, and they have to choose to walk, shouldn't they help? Are you going to let it go on until you pass out by the side of the road?"

What she said was okay for others to hear, but Yuan Youqi was very surprised: How could Zhou Leshi be reduced to such a state?The Zhou family was rich, and when they divorced, in order to express their guilt, she used her private treasury and rewarded Zhou Leshi with a large sum of money and jewelry and clothing. How could she not even pay for the hire of a horse?

And Yuan Junshu's questioning of Liu Yushi continued: "Dare to ask Master Liu, you were also from a poor family back then, and went to the capital to obtain fame. If you hadn't been taken care of by the seat teacher Ding Fengding, how could you be here today?" Questioning the clan majestically in the court?"

Liu Yushi suddenly turned pale and lost his color, and a line of cold sweat dripped down the corners of his forehead.

When the officials heard the words, they were all in an uproar.Ding Feng used to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination during the reign of Emperor Zhuangzong, and because of this, he attracted a large number of students to gather around Ding's family.The Ding family has long been in decline. Recently, corrupt officials related to the Ding family have been imprisoned by His Majesty, which shows how serious His Majesty's taboo towards the Ding family is.

And this Liu Yushi actually ignored that he was also Ding Feng's disciple.Under such circumstances, he didn't choose to be an official and a low-key man in peace and contentment, but he dared to jump out to join the Xiangyang County King's office, or for such an insignificant matter, isn't it really for the Ding family to open their eyes to win sympathy? ?

Listening to Yuan Junshu's words and sensing the reactions of the ministers, Yuan Youqi sat on the dragon chair without saying a word.

She has already remembered the origin and foundation of this Liu Yushi.She is an emperor, and she is used to taking care of the overall situation. Her keenness has already reminded her: this Liu Yushi is definitely not a disgusting person just for such a small book as Shenyuan Junshu.Behind him, there must be a bigger plan.Maybe, he is just a little pawn in this scheme that can be discarded at any time.

So what is this plot?Yuan Youqi has already thought of Wei Zhouyang.

Wei Zhouyang, he will never settle down like this.He is most likely...

"Your Majesty!" Yuan Junshu's call cut off Yuan Youqi's thoughts.

Yuan Youqi regained consciousness, waiting for her next words.

Yuan Jun Shu continued: "I would like to inform Your Majesty of the identity of the woman who was invited to ride with me that day."

Yuan Youqi's heart suddenly tightened because of these words: Jun Shu, what are you going to do?

At the same time Yuan Junshu said these words, Yuan Youqi quickly sensed that someone under Dan Chi was about to make a move. It was a hunter who was looking for the timing of the prey and hit it with one blow.

Yuan Youqi absolutely does not want to be that prey, let alone Yuan Junshu being used as a tool by the other party.

However, it was too late, Yuan Junshu didn't wait for her reaction, and confessed the identity of that person: "The female candidate is Zhou Leshi, the daughter of Mr. Zhou Puzhou in Yandao, Shaozhou."

After she finished speaking, she raised her head and looked directly at Yuan Youqi, her expression seemed to be complaining for someone, and it also seemed to be questioning Yuan Youqi.

Yuan Youqi also lowered his head and stared at her closely: Who are you complaining about?What are you asking me again?

Are you complaining for Zhou Shi?Do you think I hurt and missed Mrs. Zhou?Are you questioning me, are you setting aside the laws of the country and using your hand to lift the person I once loved?

Is this the look you should have when facing me!

For a moment, Yuan Youqi had mixed feelings in his heart, and he couldn't tell what kind of feeling was dominant.

One moment ago, she was still relieved that the heir she had chosen was proficient in law and eloquence; the next moment, this heir whom she had cultivated so hard pointed the finger at herself!

what is this?Shoot yourself in the foot?

Jun Shu, do you know what you are doing?The sharp light in Yuan Youqi's eyes passed through the eyes and shot towards Yuan Junshu.

What I got was Yuan Junshu's more complicated and incomprehensible look.

The air between the two people is stale and solidified, however, those who are interested will never let this go on, what they are waiting for is Yuan Junshu's entry into the hub——

"Your Majesty! The Zhou family used to be close to His Majesty, and the King of Xiangyang County is also a clan relative. I think it's so hard to protect yourself!" Someone came out to play.

The author has something to say: Jun Shu is smart, but he is still short-handed. When he got excited, he gave the handle of the knife to someone else, spreading his hands~