According to the situation of the country

The imperial examination is just around the corner, and all the officials in charge are stationed in the Ministry of Rites, and all matters are going on in an orderly manner.This year's imperial examinations have Prince Yong and Marquis Ji Rong sitting in charge, and the officials below can't help but feel more at ease in their hearts. The previous imperial examinations were like bewitched, and the vice-principal frequently had accidents. The Holy One did not believe in evil and appointed the prince as the vice-principal this time. .The folks are also discussing, wondering if the prince can survive this time, most of the people think that the royal family is blessed by God, and King Yong will be safe and sound.But they couldn't help but beat their drums mentally, and paid close attention to the grand imperial examination ceremony held every three years.

Above the early court, all civil and military officials knelt in the main hall.Ji Ronghou was old but extremely pious, so he took the sealed box that the Holy Majesty personally handed him over. This box was made of nanmu, and it has witnessed the imperial examinations of all dynasties.

"Three days later will be the day of the exam." Lin Jin glanced coldly and majesticly at the civil and military officials who were leaning over, and paused, the atmosphere above the hall seemed to be dignified, "Today's exam questions are out of the palace. The Imperial Forest Army must strictly guard the top of the Taimiao. This time the imperial examination is under full authority of Marquis Ji Rong, and all ministries are dispatched by Marquis Rong, so there must be no mistakes."

"The ministers are waiting for the decree!" There was an honest and restrained voice from above the hall.

Lin Xuan and Ji Ronghou were sitting in the wide carriage, their gazes were fixed on the box that Liu Fei placed on his legs, they clasped their hands on the box so that the knuckles could be clearly seen, they sat upright and looked ahead, His eyes were empty and he didn't know what he was wandering about. He faintly felt the pressure on Ji Ronghou's body, and his heart became tense.Lin Xuan pretended to be relaxed and said, "Don't worry, Ronghou, there are mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, and this king will accompany you through it."

Liu Fei was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slowly, "My lord is really a sweetheart. This old minister is already seventy-three this year, and half of his body is buried in the ground. There is nothing to be afraid of. The lord's official career has just begun. I'm afraid that this old minister will I can't be with you anymore."

"No, Rong Hou is very happy to live in seclusion in the mountains and rivers. He doesn't want to contribute to the king, so why do you still beat him up, as if the king invited you out of the mountain?" Lin Xuan pretended to be angry, but his eyes couldn't hide it. With a smile, "It seems that after the imperial examination, the king must ask the emperor for orders to invite you, an old and strong minister of the court, out."

"My lord, my lord, I'm joking." Liu Fei hurriedly stretched out her hands and bowed with embarrassment, "It's the old minister who said something wrong, please forgive the old minister."

"Hahaha..." Looking at Liu Fei's expression, Lin Xuan couldn't help but be amused by the old man, and suddenly said, "We went back to the house for two nights to live in the Ministry of Rites, is Rong Hou homesick?"

Ji Ronghou smiled, knowing in his heart that King Yong must be missing Princess Yong, and said slowly: "Isn't that right, I haven't been in the mansion for two days, and I always feel empty in my heart."

"It's been three days and two nights, my lord, and I'm a little homesick too..." As he spoke, Lin Xuan's voice became deeper and deeper, his thoughts drifted to the distance, I haven't seen you for a few days, how are you doing?

Suddenly the carriage that was driving stopped, Ji Ronghou and Yong Wang looked at each other, neither of them opened their mouths, nor did they lift the curtains.

"Report to the lord, Lord Hou, the road ahead is completely surrounded by Confucian scholars, I have sent someone to open the way, and please wait in the car." General Hussar's loud voice immediately made people feel more at ease.

"Don't hurt anyone. The rest - then I will leave to General Lao." Marquis Ji Rong replied, and Lin Xuan followed suit, "General Lao is here to stay."

"Please rest assured, my lord and Lord Hou."

Seeing that King Yong frowned slightly, Ji Ronghou said: "Over the years, Confucian scholars would flock to the Taimiao to pay homage to the imperial mausoleum and listen to the bells on the day when the imperial examinations were asked for questions. Everyone hopes to get a good fortune after ten years of hardship. Head first. You don’t have to worry too much, your lord, the test for us has never been outside the examination room, but the two-day imperial examination must not have any difference.”

"Well—it's really not easy to come to the capital to rush for the exam. Many Confucian scholars are afraid that they will have to hurry more than a year in advance."

"That's right—there are only a few people in their fifties who have been on the list for three years. Children from aristocratic families have been vying for education and famous teachers since they were young, and children from poor families even forget to sleep and eat when they hear chickens dancing. How many people can be the disciples of the emperor?"

There was a moment of silence in the carriage, even if they were princes and generals, how many people would be able to retreat unscathed?It's just another round of beautiful appearances.

As soon as they saw the five majestic Western domain horses pulling the royal chariot, the Confucian scholars who were blocked by the guards' wall screamed excitedly. This was the release of three years of suppression, and it was also an encouragement to their morale in the imperial examination. .The guards were wearing leather armor, armed with spears and shields, and surrounded the crazy Confucian scholars ten feet away from the guard of honor. The north of the human wall was already crowded by the Confucian scholars. The imperial examination earned a good fortune.

"Miss, what else is there to see here other than red-eyed Confucian scholars?" He'er, who was dressed in men's clothes, was flustered by the crowd, fearing that her master might make a mistake.

"Master, don't worry about looking for the excitement, with our protection, there will be no mistakes." Seeing that He'er was a little panicked, Zhou Yan hurriedly said, "We brought a lot of people from the mansion, and now we are surrounded by people from the mansion."

Ji Yuejun was dressed in men's clothes, with a first-class temperament, he looked like a warm and gentle son of a wealthy family, standing calmly in the crowd.Hearing Zhou Yan's words, he turned his head, nodded slightly, and responded with a faint smile.He continued to stare at the entrance of the Taimiao, presumably thanks to the large number of people brought from the mansion this time, otherwise even if he came, it would be difficult to see her.Che Lun slowly drove into the vicinity of the Taimiao, but the crowd fell silent, and their pious eyes seemed to intertwine and enveloped Che Lun.The little eunuch trotted all the way and knelt in front of the cart, and then a black official boot landed firmly on the little eunuch's back. The sun fell on Ji Ronghou's black and red official uniform, which was very solemn and solemn. He got out of the carriage with the box and did not walk away, and then the bright yellow python robe appeared in everyone's field of vision, Lin Xuan was bathed in the sunlight, his brows were slightly frowned, calm and majestic.The two didn't stop, they walked side by side, and soon disappeared into the vermilion gate of the Taimiao.

"Let's go home." Ji Yuejun raised his lips slightly, his gaze still fixed on Lin Xuan's disappearing back.

The carriage was driving halfway, but was still overtaken by the sound of chasing bells. There were still three days left before the exam, and five days before she returned home. Ji Yuejun counted silently in his heart...

"Miss, do you think it's worth just this glance?" Zhu'er still couldn't help complaining about Su Muqing, but she felt sorry for this passionate woman in her heart.It seems that there is another infatuated woman this time.

"I know that Zhu'er loves me, and it's for my own good." Su Muqing's mood at this moment is hard to describe, "If I can make myself forget him and miss him, how can I torture myself like this. I think He misses him, not for a year, but for two years—”

"Miss, even if the prince saved you back then, now you are repaying his kindness by using your name as an enemy of the state officials and investigating the corruption evidence of the state officials." Zhuer almost choked up when she said this. , paused for a while, and said again: "You were bullied by various divisions when you were studying in the south of the Yangtze River. Where is the prince? You were punished to kneel in the snow until you fainted. Where is the prince? Miss, you are relying on everything today I earned it with my own hands, so how can it have anything to do with this "benefactor lord"? Miss, you are getting thinner and thinner day by day, so how can you be worthy of the Su family? You have to clean up the wrongs suffered by the Su family. Miss, you must cheer up. Otherwise How can I be sorry for my lord, madam?"

After hearing what Zhuer said, Su Muqing was anxious and angry. Even if she was not the daughter of an official family, she was still a talented woman who was always sought after. If she hadn't been tortured by the word "love" every day, how could she demean herself like this?Out of helplessness, he turned into a cold smile, and said: "Why do the living have to live for others, for the living and the dead, when will they really live for themselves." Laughing at this troubled world, this helpless life is a confrontation with the ups and downs of my life.

"..." Zhu'er opened her mouth but didn't know how to respond to the shocking words, "Zhu'er only knows that she is living for the young lady and the Su family."

Su Muqing's eyes were empty, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief, as if his whole body was taken out, and he said slowly: "I promise Zhu'er that, from today on, I will never be disturbed by King Yong again."

After returning to the Yicui Pavilion, Su Muqing fell ill and lay down. There was no medicine or medicine, and it took ten days to get better.