wait for me to be king

If anyone is missing in the world, life will go on without any impact.

Xie Changfeng took his subordinates' bodyguard rolls and ran to southern Xinjiang, and the imperial court began to prepare for the imperial examination step by step.

Xu Shi was frightened by Qi Yuan's sudden illness, and Emperor Xuanming began to show kindness to Qi Yuan again, Qi Yuan curled his lips in his heart and accepted it all with gratitude on his face, and the East Palace was full of favors for a while.

After Empress Li regained her senses and showed King Qi's sadness in front of Emperor Xuanming without any trace, Emperor Xuanming began to give King Qi all kinds of good things. Emperor Xuanming threw it to the ministers of the court, because Qi Yuan finished most of the work, and Qi Chen did a little more. The remaining work was not much, so Liubu gritted his teeth and took it on.

But the top priority of recent work is the upcoming palace examination.

Qi Yuan didn't join in the fun, he was reading in the study.

Xie Changfeng was thrown to southern Xinjiang. It was midsummer, miasma was rampant in southern Xinjiang, and the people's customs were tough. If it was not handled properly, local rebellions would occur, especially when the Chu Dynasty was first established, and the royal family of the former dynasty fled to Jiaozhi, Rinan and other places. Although Xie Changfeng is not the governor of Jiaozhou, his rank is only under the governor of Jiaozhou. Generally, most of the people who go out to suppress the rebels are lieutenants. It is estimated that Xie Changfeng will be guarding the border when he arrives in southern Xinjiang.

Although Qi Yuan said that he hated Xie Changfeng and didn't believe him, but putting aside all personal factors, from the point of view of a prince, if Xie Changfeng could gain a firm foothold in southern Xinjiang, it would be a great help to him.

After all, Qi Yuan was once an emperor, after the initial anger receded, he began to look at this matter rationally.

Now the southern border of the Chu Dynasty goes directly to the South China Sea. The unstable area is actually the Rinan and Jiuzhen areas between Linyi State and Jiaozhi County. Due to the war in the previous dynasty, Linyi State once occupied Jiaozhi County, but when the Chu Dynasty was established, it was in Honghe Estuary defeated Linyi State, took the opportunity to recapture Jiaozhi, fixed the front of the two countries in the north of Anding, and set up many troops here to garrison the frontier.

In the Tang Dynasty, the Rinan and Jiuzhen areas belonged to the upper dynasty. The sea trade was developed there, and there were many rare and exotic fruits. There were also many merchant ships from other countries docking in Jiuzhen. If they can recover there and set up a seaport ...

The more Qi Yuan thought about it, the further he went, he didn't react until it was dark.

It's too early to think about this now, he is not the emperor yet!

However, it is possible to prepare in advance. Thinking of this, he wrote a letter, the point of which was to ask Xie Changfeng to pay more attention to maritime trade matters there. If he could get some private property there, it would be great to add some income to the East Palace.

Although Qi Yuan has a private treasury, almost all his things are rewarded by Emperor Xuanming, and they are all registered in the register, so they are useless at all. When Mrs. Fu married, he brought a large dowry, but Qi Yuan planned to throw Mrs. Fu away in the future. Returning it to her old lover, is it possible that he still wants to occupy Fu's dowry and property?

It's a bit embarrassing.

On the day of the palace examination, Qi Yuan followed Emperor Xuanming to walk around the Jinluan Palace, and looked at the dozens of students below, he took a deep breath.

The purpose of the imperial court to recruit scholars is to take advantage of the talents of the world, serve the country, and be loyal to the emperor. Now the world is at peace, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there is a sign of ZTE.

Qi Yuan had a deep reflection on his behavior, because his good second brother was still drinking soup on the bed, he felt that no one else was qualified to win the championship except himself, so he was a little light-headed these days.

This is not good, very bad.

He glanced at Emperor Xuan Ming in front of him, and lowered his eyes.

The result of the palace examination was as expected by Qi Yuan. Just like in his previous life, Lu Dai who had the best literary talent ranked first, but because of his family background, he was forced to become Tanhua by Emperor Xuanming.

At the same time, Emperor Xuanming asked Lu Dai with interest, "Do you have a wife?"

Lu Dai's heart skipped a beat, he knew it would be like this when it came.

He showed a shy smile, "I still don't have a wife."

"Then I'll be a big matchmaker for you!"

Lu Dai immediately bowed down, "Thank you Your Majesty for the marriage."

Emperor Xuanming smiled, "My uncle, the king of Guanghan County, has a daughter in Linchuan. She is virtuous and virtuous, and she is a good match for you. I don't know what you want?"

……ah?Is it Princess Linchuan?Not Nanyang Princess?

Princess Nanyang is the eldest daughter of the former crown prince. Marrying Princess Nanyang is a talisman. If there is no rebellion and treason, she will have no worries in her life, but Princess Linchuan...

The king of Guanghan County is now out of the town of Beijiang, controlling a hundred thousand frontier troops. What does it mean for His Majesty to marry the only daughter of the king of Guanghan County to him?

All kinds of thoughts flashed by, Lu Dai's face was full of smiles, and he bowed down to Xie En, "Student, thank you Your Majesty!"

Looking at this scene, Qi Yuan raised the corners of his lips slightly, and his smile was unpredictable.

Emperor Xuanming laughed and was very satisfied. The Duke of Guanghan has never been able to reward him for saving him. He can't make the prince of Guanghan a prince. If so, then give him a son-in-law!

And Lu Dai in front of him is extremely outstanding in terms of background, knowledge, appearance and age. Uncle Wang of Guanghan should be more grateful for the emperor's kindness and work hard!

I don't know which muscle is wrong, Emperor Xuanming seems to be addicted to being a matchmaker.

Among the top three in the first class, the champion was Xie Pingchuan, but Xie Pingchuan had a wife and son. Emperor Xuanming turned his attention to others after a few words with him. The second place was a black and thin dwarf, Emperor Xuanming I didn't like it when I saw it, so I turned my eyes to Erjia.

Just in time, he saw Lu Jue, and his eyes lit up.

Eunuch Li whispered about Lu Jue's background winkingly, and Emperor Xuanming was even happier. Is this the grandson of Aunt Cao Guo?Um!Very good, young and talented, only 15 years old?That's even better! !

He talked to Lu Jue a few words, and found that Lu Jue spoke calmly, looking at him with vigor and admiration, and felt happier.

Then he asked, "Are you engaged?"

"..." Lu Jue was at a loss, "My parents didn't tell Jue this."

"Then it's gone? My eldest princess is thirteen this year, and it's time to discuss marriage. How do you feel?"

Lu Jue's expression was extremely exciting. Tanhua Lu Dai married a princess of Linchuan. No matter what, it was a princess and not a princess. He could still hold a position in the court, but if he married the princess, he would never be able to be an official for the rest of his life!

But His Majesty has already spoken to such an extent that there is no room for him to refuse. He gritted his teeth and said, "I am very frightened, thank you Your Majesty for the marriage!"

Emperor Xuanming was very happy, "That's good! Wait for the eldest princess to get married, and you will be married!"

Lu Jue sighed inwardly, whatever, let it be.

Having been a big matchmaker for two consecutive matches, Emperor Xuanming was in a good mood. He thought of the eldest princess, and after he came down to court, he ran to the Shaohua residence where the former side concubine Meng's family now lives.

Concubine Shu Meng's family background is not high. She was the maidservant of Empress Zuo. Empress Zuo disgraced her when she was pregnant with Qi Yuan, and became Emperor Xuanming's maidservant. Later, Emperor Xuanming accepted Empress Li as his side concubine. The queen took advantage of the situation and suggested that the Meng family had served her for many years, and she was pregnant with a daughter, who should be the side concubine. Only then did the Meng family become a serious side concubine from a maidservant.

However, due to birth problems, after the death of Empress Zuo, Emperor Xuanming still mentioned Li as his concubine.

When Empress Li was a side concubine, she fought fiercely with Meng Shi. After becoming the main concubine, she naturally changed her ways to suppress Meng Shi. At the beginning, Meng Shi resisted from time to time, but in the past few years, she began to restrain herself, and usually flattered Empress Li. , a quail-like.

——The reason is very simple, Meng's eldest daughter is growing up gradually, and the marriage is still in Li's hands.

But now everything is different! !

She became one of the four concubines, even though she had no right to decide on the eldest princess's marriage, Empress Li didn't either! !Even if Empress Li had a favorite candidate, it was Emperor Xuanming who made the decision. As long as she blew the pillow wind in Emperor Xuanming's ears, would the eldest princess still need to be afraid of the empress in her marriage?

What's more, King Qi could see that he couldn't do it anymore, if he didn't beat the dog in the water at this time, when would he wait?

Thinking of finally hooking up with Dong Gong a few days ago, Concubine Shu wanted to laugh.

The queen's father's family is nothing more than a petty official. Although she, Meng Chunhua, is a maidservant, her father and brother are all descendants of the Zuo family. When they are away from home, ordinary petty officials would not dare to offend them. She has been on her head for so many years, and she should pay for the evil she has done!

At this moment, the palace maid Luying came over with a happy face, "Your Majesty, just now a servant came to report that Your Majesty has flipped your sign, please prepare!"

Concubine Shu smiled lightly, "Are you sure you got it right? Your Majesty did indeed refer the Eldest Princess to Princess Cao's grandson?"

"That's right!" Luying whispered, "I heard that His Majesty has spoken eloquently in the palace, and the wedding can only be prepared after the princess's ceremony!"

Concubine Shu breathed a sigh of relief, since the words were spoken in the Golden Luan Hall, all the disciples listened, and His Majesty would never change it again!

"Then what news?"

"I heard that His Majesty also pointed out Princess Linchuan to a man named Lu Dai."

Concubine Shu's eyes flashed, she nodded, "Understood, go get ready, I want to take a shower and change clothes."

Luying retreated immediately, and Concubine Shu murmured, "Why did the crown prince ask Linchuan to marry that scholar..."

After a while, Concubine Shu sighed, "Forget it, as long as my eldest princess can marry off safely, that's enough."

Princess Cao is kind and kind. She is the only remaining eldest princess in the clan. As the eldest grandson of Uncle Yang Wei, Lu Jue will definitely become a noble in the future. A 15-year-old second-class Jinshi has a title. I heard that she is a good-looking talent with extraordinary appearance. The son-in-law His Royal Highness found for the eldest princess is really good.

After the Palace Examination, there was the Qionglin Banquet. At the Qionglin Banquet, Qi Yuan did not go down to talk with these new scholars, but just sat aside and drank silently. Of course, eunuch Cai had already replaced the wine in his life with water.

Emperor Xuanming left after showing his face, Qi Yuan waited for Emperor Xuanming to leave, and left as an excuse to change clothes.

"Really? Yuan'er didn't say anything?"

Emperor Xuanming sat on the soft couch, looking at a memorial in his hand, while Eunuch Li bowed and stood aside without saying a word.

Emperor Xuanming was silent for a long time, just when eunuch Li thought that Emperor Xuanming didn't intend to speak, Emperor Xuanming said, "In that case, let the prince prepare the autumn for you!"

Hearing this, Eunuch Li subconsciously glanced at Emperor Xuanming, then retreated silently.