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No one knows exactly what Lin Xi was thinking about this imperial decree, but the Lin Mansion has been arranged according to the rules of filial piety.

However, Mr. Bai was really dissatisfied. He went to the Lin Mansion in person, and after reading the imperial decree, he couldn't help feeling resentful towards Emperor Xia Jing.

Regardless of whether Lin Xi and Zhao Jingyi have feelings for each other, at least in the eyes of outsiders, Zhao Jingyi is relying on his status to stalk Lin Xi, stalking and stalking Lin Xi. Emperor Xia Jing didn't want to reprimand him for such absurd things. Zhao Jingyi, how can a fair and wise king do it?

It doesn't matter if the empress dowager is a woman, but what is the emperor's will to bestow Lin Xi on Zhao Jingyi almost directly?

Old Mr. Bai was rather disappointed. It was not difficult for him to guess that Zhao Jingyi and Emperor Xia Jing had reached an agreement between monarch and minister that could not be announced.

If Lin Xi didn't want to, wouldn't she really be a victim?

Years of studying hard in the cold window, many visits and verifications, and the thick books and paper stacked in the warehouse, have they all disappeared?

"Are you going to grant it?" Mr. Bai asked Lin Xi with a downcast face, and pointed to the imperial decree, "Is this in keeping with the current situation? Why don't you give the marriage directly, and you two will be married in a legitimate way!"

The shining imperial decree was on the case table. Lin Xi paused for a moment, then looked at her teacher, "Xi'er doesn't want to lie. The moment the imperial decree was issued, I was indeed relieved, but...now I feel at a loss again. Appropriate."

The old gentleman took a deep breath. He wanted to scold him, but he couldn't bear it. He walked around the room with his hands behind his back and said, "You know that the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China has already drafted the appointment of this batch of Jinshi, but there is no such thing as yours. name."

Lin Xi raised his head with a frown, "Because of filial piety?"

"Hehe, you are neither a relative of the emperor nor a relative of the state. What kind of filial piety should you observe? The officials of the Ministry of Rites are even more ridiculous. They really gave you a set of rules. Yushitai, you are all dumb this time? One year, I am afraid that even the future will be gone, let me breathe a sigh of relief?"

Mr. Bai worked so hard for this little apprentice, but in exchange for such an ending, it really made him unable to balance, and his words were inevitably stinging.

However, seeing Lin Xi's eyes showing guilt and feeling sad, he couldn't help but feel distressed, and after thinking about it, who hasn't been young and confused?

He sighed heavily, and said earnestly: "Xi'er, as a teacher, I know that the sweetness of love makes people sink and cannot extricate themselves, and doing things on the head is especially reckless, but even women have to think about themselves, how can you let yourself Losing this bright future, instead of being marked with Prince Rui's Mansion? Think about it, even if you get three yuan, what can you do? In the future, you will never be able to get rid of the three words Zhao Jingyi! An official cherishes his feathers and does not easily touch other people's clothes Jiao, no matter how good you do in the future, your grades with prefixes will be greatly reduced! What's more, in this capital, there are as many talents and capable people as there are crucian carp crossing the river. There are always wonderful people who stand out in the spring, and you are just one of them. .”

Lin Xi lowered her head, "Students are ashamed of the teacher's instruction."

There is no such thing as knowing a mistake, but at least you can understand that Mr. Bai was somewhat comforted in his heart. He raised his hand and patted Lin Xi's head lightly, "This matter is extremely absurd. No matter how much the emperor admires you, it can't compare to Zhao Jingyi. What you did was to let you restrain him, in the future Prince Rui's mansion will really have nothing but the heir, so it will not be a problem for the new emperor."

Zhao Jingyi had explained this to Lin Xi, so he nodded.

"It's just that the emperor's actions are unkind, and it has somewhat chilled the hearts of scholars. Although a courtier is obliged to share the worries of the monarch, he doesn't want to share the worries of the emperor like a woman. Even the emperor should not ask for such loyalty. "

Old Mr. Bai has always been extremely respectful to Emperor Xia Jing, but once this incident happened, he didn't take it seriously. It can be seen that it hurt his heart, and there was not so much respect in his words.

"Teacher, the student's thinking is too simple. Zhao Jingyi and I only fell in love with each other for the sake of each other, not for anything else. I never thought of relying on him to get higher and higher, and I don't want to hide in his shadow to do things after that. It's just Now that it has reached such a point, I don’t know how to get out of this situation.”

Lin Xi gave a wry smile after speaking, for her ignorance and fearlessness.

"Outside." Mr. Bai suddenly spit out these two words.

Lin Xi was taken aback.

Mr. Bai once again said: "Let it go outside. Since the situation in Beijing and China has become an established fact, it is better to take a step back, give up Hanlin, and leave Beijing to seek a way out."

Lin Xi hesitated, "But..."

The old man sneered, "Why, reluctant?"

Lin Xi shook his head, "No, it's just that the Imperial Academy has such a rare opportunity. The teacher once said that if you want to be an excellent minister, how can you lose the cornerstone of your promotion, or wait two or three years longer..."

"The sooner you leave Beijing, the better for you. You don't need to go elsewhere, just go south and enter the sea."

Lin Xi's eyes suddenly lit up, "Sea ban?"

Mr. Bai gave him a teachable look, "That's right. This year, no one from the ministers objected to the imperial court. Looking at the trend, the border trade will be further expanded. If the benefits are right, the sea ban will definitely be lifted next year. Just in time for your filial piety." As soon as the term is over, you will take office directly. You hurriedly ordered the sea ban on the main hall, and then sorted out a bunch of discussions to arouse the emperor's interest. Since you are an advocate of maritime trade, if you personally preside over the petition, the emperor will definitely agree. One year's filial piety It just happens to be used as preparation in advance, and no one has much to say."

Old Mr. Bai was obviously thoughtful. Lin Xi's eyes became brighter and brighter. He lowered his head and thought for a while, and found that this is really an excellent road, so he couldn't help but smile.

"If this errand is done well, it will be a great achievement. It will be easy to get promoted after returning to Beijing, and no one will bring your achievements to Prince Rui's residence anymore."

At that time, whether Lin Xi would like to break up with Zhao Jingyi or not, it's better for the two of them to just let it go, Mr. Bai has a good plan.

Lin Xi nodded again and again, but sea confinement has not been an easy task since ancient times, and there are many forces involved, so it may be possible to entangle him to death, which requires more detailed preparations, but thinking of his identity, Lin Xi can't help but feel a little troubled .

"Teacher, I only hate the low status of the students, I'm afraid it will be difficult to shake the local forces, and to release the sea ban requires a strong navy. As far as I know, the navy of Daxia is not as brave and good at fighting as the Northwest Army."

Old Mr. Bai said disapprovingly: "Naturally, I have already handed over the sign for my teacher, and I will go to the palace tomorrow to have a talk with the emperor. How can you, a young boy who has just entered the officialdom, be able to take on such a big beam? I'm afraid you haven't stretched out your hands yet. They were driven back to the capital. This is different from the Northwest Frontier Trade, if there is no perfect strategy, it is still uncertain whether it will be successful, even if it goes well, it will take three to five years to be effective."

"Three to five years!"

The old man glanced at him, "Why, too long? It's better to say."

Lin Xi twitched the corner of her mouth and muttered, "Isn't it that I haven't seen him for many years, I wonder if he can wait?"

Old Mr. Bai had a blue vein on his forehead, and poked Lin Xi on the head with hatred: "Isn't that just a test of his character? You can wait for him to come back after fighting for five years, so why can't he wait for you for a few years?" What's the point! If this means cherishing you and respecting you, don't mind! Xi'er, listen to my teacher's persuasion, even if you like a man, you can't do that."

Lin Xi smiled awkwardly, but thought it made sense.

After all, he is not a woman who is attached to others. It would be better if both career and love can be achieved, if not, naturally focus on career.

"Everything is up to the teacher."

Old Mr. Bai was satisfied, and entered the palace according to his call the next day.

The departure of the Empress Dowager must have dealt a blow to the emperor. Mr. Bai thought that Emperor Xia Jing would be overly sad and depressed for a while, but when he saw it, he was still taken aback.

The old man felt sore, and couldn't help but persuade: "Your Majesty, you have to take care of the dragon body!"

Xia Jingdi's eyes were sunken, his eye sockets were bloodshot, his face was pale and wrinkled, coupled with the sudden whitening of his temples, he suddenly aged more than twenty years, as if he had reached the same age as Mr. Bai .

The Ninth Prince stood beside him, frowning, holding an empty medicine bowl and handing it to the maid, and then the father-in-law led everyone back.

"Jingyu stay."

The Ninth Prince walked halfway, then turned back, found a pier and sat down.

Mr. Bai watched calmly, and then heard Emperor Xia Jing sigh deeply, "Master Bai must be annoyed."

"The old minister dare not."

"Oh, I know." Emperor Xia Jing changed his posture and leaned on the warm couch, looked at Mr. Bai and said, "When the Empress Dowager left, my heart was empty, and every time I thought about it, I couldn't help crying, I am really alone now. "

The high places are extremely cold, even though there are still concubines in the harem, all of whom are gentle and caring, and sons, all of whom are cautious, but there is no one who is wholeheartedly for himself, this is the sorrow of the emperor.

Mr. Bai said: "Everyone has this experience, Your Majesty should take it easy. If the old minister walks, he must be ahead of the emperor."

Emperor Xia Jing laughed twice, and said dryly, "I understand what Master Bai means. I made things difficult for Lin Xi before, but I don't have the heart to disobey the Queen Mother's will. If that's the case, let's play according to Master Bai. Next year It's an evaluation by hundreds of officials, and when the candidate for the governor of Haiguang is confirmed, how about Lin Xi going south together?"

Mr. Bai stood up and knelt down, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Emperor Xia Jing raised his hand, saw the Ninth Prince sitting beside him and said, "Jingyu has always wanted Lin Xi to be his teacher, and he has begged me many times, and I was going to grant it, but now it seems that I still need to do it again." Wait, wait until he is released, and he should be worthy of his status by then."

The Ninth Prince had been listening quietly and attentively all the time, and suddenly he heard what Emperor Xia Jing said, a smile bloomed on his face.

Mr. Bai was also happy in his heart. Although the emperor didn't know what he said, he could understand a little bit of what he meant.

"Don't worry, your majesty, this little disciple will do his best to share his worries."

Emperor Xia Jing nodded, "As for the candidate for the commander of the navy... come, Prince Xuan Rui."