Come on, Your Highness

In a blink of an eye, New Year's Eve is here, and one of the busiest things in this day is worshiping ancestors.

After lunch, Li Yuechan became anxious and asked Chunxiang to go outside to have a look at her from time to time.

He Xichao could also hear the movement in the study, so he asked: "What's the matter?"

Xia He said: "Master, it's time to worship the ancestors."

Worshiping ancestors is to open an ancestral hall, and all the younger members of the family need to go to worship and worship. Although the whole set is a bit tiring, it is even more difficult for a child, but... this is a qualification, only males who are recognized by the family can do it. Enter the ancestral hall.

What Li Yuechan has been worried about is whether He Xichao can go to worship the ancestors, after all, he is not on the genealogy.

"Oh." He Xichao didn't care. He turned his head and continued to read his book. He took a pen and paper to take notes on his experience. Get past articles!

And Xie San is really generous, a big box is enough for him to look at for a year.

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Xia He finally couldn't help asking: "Master, aren't you worried?"

He Xichao turned a page, turned around and smiled, and said, "Don't worry, I can go."

Wei Guogong wanted to tie He Xichao to the Duke's mansion. How could such a critical moment exclude him from the descendants of the He family? He must be waiting for the opportunity to add his name to the family tree.

The delay in calling for someone is nothing more than wanting to give a favor.

After He Xichao said this, Xia He felt relieved.

That day He Xichao gave her an extremely tempting condition, she hesitated again and again, but finally accepted it.

She knew that her younger brother was a young student who was studying. The competition around He Mingrui was fierce, and he had already been selected by those former celebrities, so he couldn't make it.

As for He Xichao, Xia He realized how terrifying this young master was after serving him for just a few days. Since he wanted to take the imperial examination, Xia He didn't doubt his strength at all.

Being able to become He Xichao's schoolboy, her brother's future will not be bad.

The benefits that the old lady promised her may be to match her with a better person, or to find a decent job for her younger brother. After becoming an apprentice with the chief steward, he will end up taking care of the property.

But He Xichao asked "Do you study?"

What can be called reading, besides entering the WTO through the imperial examination, what else can it be?

If you want to take the imperial examination, you must be from a clean family, and slavery is definitely not acceptable.

This temptation was too great, Xia He couldn't resist it at all, so far he completely turned his back.

So now, more than anyone else, she hopes that He Xichao will be valued by Wei Guogong and everything will go smoothly.

Xie San's notes were as wild and unconstrained as human beings, but He Xichao made an exposition based on the thin and powerful handwriting notes, then retouched the pen, and re-copied. After everything was ready, he turned around and asked Xia He: "When is gone?"

"It's two quarters away."

"I'm going to lie down for a while. When people come, let them wait and wake me up after I've slept for half an hour."

Xia He knew that there was only one hour left before the time of offering sacrifices in Duke Wei's mansion. Hearing this, he was startled and couldn't help but said: "Master, it's really too late."

"It's okay, I didn't make an appointment with me in advance, young master, I'm still not willing to go." He Xichao waved his hands domineeringly and entered the bedroom.

With a light sigh, Xia He cleaned up the desk for He Xichao, and kept the articles well, and spread them carelessly, which showed that she really trusted her.

Xia He couldn't help but take a look, He Xichao's handwriting was really beautiful except because of his young age and weak wrist strength, and he didn't know how much time he spent practicing it.

Looking at the articles again, although she has never seen the writing style of a scholar, good articles are all in common, and she doesn't know the severity.

She put it away almost carefully, for fear of bumping it a little, and with this hand, He Xichao could climb up the ladder by himself even without the support of the Duke's mansion.

After she finished packing, someone came outside.

As Wei Guogong's right-hand man, He Xiang handles almost all matters related to He Xichao, so naturally he is here to invite him now, which can be regarded as giving He Xichao face.

Unfortunately, the door was closed.

Xia He wondered: "The young master just fell asleep, if Uncle Xiang is not in a hurry, why not wait a little longer?"

"Where are you waiting? Grand Duke, Master, Eldest Young Master and those who are close to him are almost here. Is Young Master Xi Chao planning to go? Go and wake him up."

Xia He didn't move, but made tea for He Xiang, asked him to sit down and said, "It's not that you don't understand the young master, who can change what he says, and don't embarrass your servant, the young master said that he is young, I have to sleep for half an hour before getting up in the afternoon, so I can make it in time."

"Could it be that people are waiting for him? Master Xichao sacrificed his ancestors today, wouldn't it be easier to go up the genealogy?" He Xiang didn't understand, did He Xichao really not care?Xia He lowered her eyes and said nothing.

People have said that, but they are still not willing to go.

As soon as He Xiang saw her like this, he knew that He Xichao had specially ordered her, and he had no choice but to wait patiently.

But he glanced at Xia He a few times. This girl was a third-class maid in the old lady's yard before. Because she was smart and capable, she didn't talk too much, so she became a second-class maid in a short time. If it wasn't for He Xichao's sudden appearance, she was assigned here , when the eldest servant girl is matched with someone, it is estimated that it will be her.

The old lady thinks highly of her, but it's a pity... He Xiang changed his mind, sighed and shook his head secretly, thinking that even the Duke of the country was slowly being eaten to death, let alone a girl.

When half an hour came, Xia He went into the bedroom to wake up He Xichao.

He Xichao rubbed his eyes and saw that He Xiang got up immediately and smiled and asked, "Then let's go now?"

"Hurry up! My young master, if you don't go, the Duke will be angry." He Xiang urged.

"Why is he angry? He made up his mind a long time ago. Why did he call me now? Why did he go there before?"

"Isn't it... the Duke is afraid that other people will object."

He Xichao sneered, "Objection? Someone in the dignified Duke of Wei will object? I'm afraid it's not my grace?"

He Xiang sneered and was speechless, He Xichao's meaning was very clear, who cares!

By the time He Xichao arrived late, everyone in the ancestral hall had already arrived.

Wei Guogong glanced outside several times before seeing his unhurried pace.

He Xichao stood outside, waiting for something to say inside, all eyes immediately turned to look over.

Wei Guogong was so angry that he almost sternly said: "Come in quickly, what are you doing outside!"

"Oh."

He Xichao walked slowly into the ancestral hall, thought for a while and stood behind He Mingrui. Beside him, there were a few collateral children whom he didn't know. He raised his eyelids and ignored them.

He Mingrui's complexion brightened instantly, and he quickly looked at Wei Guogong.

Wei Guogong looked stern and very unhappy. He has the highest status here, and no one will touch him. He Xichao came in like this, but no one said a word.

Therefore, the sacrifice to the ancestors was completed in such a smooth manner.

Kneeling and prostrating, and kneeling and prostrating again, He Xichao was exhausted.

Adhering to the policy of talking less and causing trouble less, he left with oil on his feet as soon as the matter was over.

Wei Guogong wanted to arrest him, but he didn't even touch the corner of his clothes.

Afterwards, on New Year's Eve, there was a banquet in the palace.

The emperor invites clan relatives and important ministers, and the concubine Shu is the head, and invites the female relatives.

According to the title and official position, except for the first house and the third house, all others in Wei Guogong's mansion need to enter the palace.

In Jing'an Palace, Xiao Hong stopped Eunuch Chang who was about to seal the wax, "Wait, I'll take a look."

He took out the paper, as if he was handing in the paper for an exam, and checked it carefully again with his eyes wide open, hoping to find another wrong question.

Eunuch Chang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, you have already checked it three times, and the servant also helped to check it once, there must be nothing wrong."

Xiao Hong shook his head, "One for five, the questions are getting more and more difficult, if I make a few more mistakes, really, there will be no sleep time."

Just as she was talking, Shen Momo came in, and when she saw that Xiao Hong was still struggling with the papers, she couldn't help urging: "Your Highness, don't look, time is running out, you are going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony soon, but your clothes are all gone." It hasn't been changed yet!" He was fair to Mr. Chang, "Hurry up and seal it up."

Xiao Hong was dragged to change clothes. Mother Shen looked more and more happy at Xiao Hong's stature and appearance, and she sincerely praised: "That's great, Your Highness looks like a queen, handsome, but her stature and demeanor are more beautiful. The more you look like an emperor, the more imposing you will be in the future, captivating a lot of girls."

"That's not true." Xiao Hong spread his hands with a smile.

Xinrui hurried in, "Nurse, the second and third princes are almost at the Hall of Harmony, and our Highness has to leave quickly."

"Tie the jade pendant to Your Highness, let's go."

At last year's dinner, Xiao Hong sat in the crown prince's seat, a special chair placed under the emperor's dragon chair, but now he can only be mixed in with the princes, even lower in rank than the prince.

Many ministers subconsciously glanced at him, wanting to see what the legendary eldest prince who had given up on himself looked like, and whether his expression was lost.

Unfortunately, they were disappointed.

The eldest prince has thick eyebrows and big eyes, his eyes are as straight as his appearance, there is no trace of decadence between his brows, and even because of his age, he has a little heroism, much like the current emperor.

His gaze went back and forth under the hall without flickering, as if he was looking for someone.

The second and third princes sitting next to him seemed to hear him still muttering, so they leaned closer and listened with their ears turned up, their expressions immediately turned awkward.

"Gods and Buddhas, let Grandfather's carriage break down on the road, don't let him come, I don't want to hand in my homework..."

"Brother, are you..."

"pray."

Xiao Yi and Xiao Ming glanced at each other and felt that Xiao Hong's brain was broken.

But soon Xiao Hong was disappointed, Wei Guogong still walked into the hall, his expression suddenly darkened.

"It turns out...the carriage is not broken...grandfather is still here..."

"Brother, grandpa has arrived long ago, I just went out for a while." Xiao Ming explained.

Xiao Hong gave him a resentful look, "You don't need to remind me."

Xiao Ming felt that it was really inexplicable, and he didn't bother to talk to him.

Then the Emperor Tiangan arrived.

The audience got up and knelt down to salute, as in previous years.

Different from the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the family members behind are a little more casual.

Concubine Shu looked at Concubine Lan, who was sitting on an equal footing with her, and felt unhappy, but she couldn't help but feel secretly proud when she thought that Emperor Tiangan stayed in Fanghua Palace for several nights in a row.

A moment of inadvertence gave Lan Fei an opportunity to take advantage of it, just wait and see from now on.

But today is not the time to let it go, but...

"The banquet has already started, everyone, don't be too formal, use it for your own use."

She asked the second lady to come over and whispered.

If it was said that the second lady hated Li Yuechan the most before, now He Xichao's ranking has jumped to the top.

She is in charge of the backyard of the Duke's mansion. Even if she doesn't know the details, she roughly understands that Wei Guogong attaches great importance to him, and this degree of importance has already threatened He Mingrui's status.

He Mingrui suffered losses several times in a row, in the final analysis, it was Wei Guogong who favored He Xichao.

If it continues like this, it will be hard to say who will own the Duke's Mansion in the future.

Under Wei Guogong's eyes, she didn't dare to do anything, and when she fell asleep, her sister-in-law handed her a pillow.

Concubine Shu covered her lips and said with a smile: "Xiao Hong's temperament is unstable. The emperor just punished him not long ago, and he lost his mind in this class. Alas, Mr. Xu is also in a dilemma. After all, he is the prince's honor. Whether it is beating or punishment, it is fine. It must not be too heavy."

The second lady heard the strings and knew elegance, and said with a sneer: "Since ancient times, the prince's faults have been read and accepted. Since the eldest prince cares so much about He Xichao, he can't bear to watch him be punished. Madam, is that what you mean?"

"Second sister-in-law is right." Concubine Shu saw that the second lady was smiling clearly, so she turned around and told Xue Ling, "Go and fetch that original map of Qianshanxue by Lin Guzi."

The second lady looked at her, and only heard Concubine Shu say: "I heard that Mr. Xu loves Lin Guzi's works very much, so I will give him this picture of Qianshan Xueyuan as a thank you gift. It can be regarded as my aunt who worries about Hong'er's studies. The second sister-in-law handed it over."

What he said is really sweet, who doesn't know that Xiao Hong can take [-] boards for He Xichao, if Xu Zhi punishes He Xichao, Xiao Hong might do something to anger the emperor, and finally get the benefits who……

The second lady is not stupid.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will tell you what you want." Seeing Concubine Shu's expression was a little unhappy, she said again, "Of course Mingrui will be indebted to Your Majesty in the palace, and in the future he will have to rely on the Third Prince to make his fortune. And will not stay out of it.”

As soon as this remark came out, Concubine Shu's expression immediately softened, and she smiled softly, "I like Mingrui, who is smart and sensible, as for that country boy... Second sister-in-law, who angered the emperor, do you think he will still be angry?" Can I stay in the palace?"

The second lady's eyes moved slightly, a brat who is not a companion, is not at her... disposal.

So what about the imperial examinations? Most of them are just a child who has taken the exams for a lifetime. It's just the beginning, just wait and see.

The dinner party was over at Xu time, and everyone went home to celebrate the New Year.

Before leaving, Xiao Hong stopped Wei Guogong, took the box from Chang Gonggong and handed it to him very earnestly, "Grandpa, you must tell Xi Chao that I have really tried my best." Don't send congratulatory gifts, I... really don't dare to accept them."

Xiao Hong's eyes were sincere, and he almost swore to the sky that he was sincere. Wei Guogong held the box in his hand, a little inexplicably, but also a little ashamed, and said, "It's an honor for Your Highness to remember him. Don't worry, the old minister will definitely convey it."

"Thank you grandpa, I also wish you a happy new year and all the best in advance."

"The old minister thanked His Highness."

"Well, just don't peek."

Wei Guogong was suddenly speechless, but Xiao Hong had already left.

The ministers at the side glanced here twice, and all smiled at him clearly, with envy in their eyes.

The eldest prince really didn't shy away from it at all, he dared to openly send Wei Guogong a congratulatory gift in front of so many people, tsk tsk, foreign relatives are different.

Emperor Tiangan glanced at him indifferently, and listened to the servant's report, he couldn't help but shook his head and said: "Hong'er is sincere to that He Xichao, and He Mingrui didn't see him like that before."

Eunuch Huang said, "Probably because of fate."

The author has something to say: Xiao Hong: Xi Chao, I really tried my best...

He Xichao: Well, thank you at this level for the little angel who voted for the overlord or irrigated the nutrient solution for me~