[Seventy-five] Cat control the rivers and lakes

Time flies, more than a month passed in a blink of an eye, more than a month of peace and harmony, but also a month of inexplicable depression.

In late February, when the willows are sprouting, after a spring rain, layers of new green will appear on the long and thin branches of the willows, quietly breaking the silence in winter.After a cold and long winter, people also start to work hard when everything wakes up, and prepare for the year's plan in spring.

Similarly, Kaifeng Mansion has also become lively due to the return of government servants. The temple fair is approaching, and Kaifeng Mansion is busy with many things.

On February 22, Su Gonggong came to Kaifeng Mansion with the imperial decree. He read the content on it by the emperor's order, and handed over the imperial decree to Gongsun Junruo.It turned out that if Gongsun Junruo became the first female student in the Song Dynasty to enter the Imperial Medical Bureau, and she was exempted from the exam, she will meet with the saint on February 27, and she can go to study in early March.

For the Kaifeng government, this is great news. Why should heroes be afraid of being useless?Gongsun Junruo's superb medical skills are obvious to all, but if she only works in Kaifeng Mansion, she always feels a little wronged, so everyone is happy for her when the imperial edict is issued.

As soon as the news spread, some soon-to-be parents began to change their views of patriarchy, and some talented women who were struggling to hide were no longer willing to be inferior to others. They read books such as Spring and Autumn, and asked their masters to teach them. Knowledge.

People began to have doubts about the saying "a woman without talent is virtue". However, after thousands of years of ideological imprisonment, there are very few women who are really willing to change or parents who dare to break through the tradition.

Therefore, Gongsun Ce was both gratified and worried when facing his younger sister being so valued by the Holy Majesty.He was afraid that his sister would become an outlier in the eyes of others, and he was also afraid that some people with malicious intentions would often trouble her and embarrass her.In the past few days, he has not been able to eat or sleep well, his already thin face is now protruding from the cheekbones, and he walks quietly. Many people in the house have been frightened by him.

When it came time for Gongsun Junruo to enter the palace to face the saint, Gongsun Ce went to her room the night before and told her the rules she should observe in the palace.However, no matter how much he ordered, the worry in his heart did not decrease at all.The emperor said that it was a grace to be exempted from the exam, but it might become a target in the mouth of others in the future, thinking that she was insulting her by being a seductive servant or using more ugly words.

He was afraid that this would be detrimental to his younger sister, and since she was a woman, she would suffer more setbacks than ordinary people in the future.

"By the way, has Guard Zhan visited you these days?"

Gongsun Junruo was stunned, and looked at Gongsun Ce in confusion, wondering why he suddenly mentioned Zhan Zhao.

Seeing her confused and ignorant face, Gongsun Ce concluded that there was something wrong between the two of them, so he didn't ask any more questions. "Junruo, brother is very pleased that you can be reused, but the road ahead is long, if you can't persist, you can talk to brother at any time."

"Brother, tomorrow's face saint, I have my own measure, don't worry, I will try to keep as few excuses as possible."

Gongsun Ce was startled, "You..." Could it be that she has already made a decision?

"Tomorrow, I will ask the emperor to give me an exam on the spot. If I can pass, it will be justified. If I can't, it will be God's will."

Gongsun Ce was overjoyed, but then felt that he was really sorry for his sister.How many people are eagerly hoping that they can enter the Imperial Medical Bureau to study?What's more, it is not a simple matter to enter the Imperial Medical Bureau to study, because it takes a year of auditing in the early stage to obtain an alternate admission qualification, and even if you have this qualification, you cannot immediately enter the Imperial Medical Bureau to study, because the students of each department have different qualifications. There is a limit on the number of people, you have to wait until there is a vacancy.If there is a vacancy, there is still a selection test, and the only way to get a formal student admission pass is to wait for the pass.This is not enough, even if you enter the Imperial Medical Bureau, you still have to go through three years of study, and finally an exam. Only those who excel in the exam can enter the Imperial Medical Academy.

Therefore, compared with being an official, entering the Hanlin Medical Official Academy is quite difficult, and it is simply difficult to get to the sky.

Now the emperor has said that she can directly enter the imperial medical bureau to study without the audit and selection examination of the previous year. This should be excellent, but he, the older brother, has his own ideas.Does it mean that he is too honest?

"Jun Ruo, thank you for understanding." Apart from saying thank you, he had nothing else to say.

Gongsun Junruo lowered his head and said, "Even if it wasn't for you, or to stop Youyou's mouth, I would do it."

Gongsun Ce beamed with joy.As expected of his Gongsun Ce's younger sister, she has backbone!

The next day, Gongsun Junruo got up early because he was going to enter the palace with Bao Gong.Xiaohong originally wanted to dress her up, but she said it was just for an audience, so she didn't need to dress up deliberately, so as not to lose her tongue, so she gave up.When Gongsun Ce saw his neatly dressed younger sister in the flower hall, he couldn't help but feel relieved.

Her facial features are inherently good-looking, if she deliberately dresses up, she will inevitably be criticized by some people.Although the white dress is simple and elegant, it is only suitable for her to wear white. What's more, the emerald earrings on the ears and a few broken flower silver hairpins pinned to the blue silk are the finishing touch. Can't help but take a few more glances.

Gongsun Ce couldn't help straightening his back.Everyone in the Gongsun family is an elite with both talent and appearance!

Bao Gong was also very satisfied with Gongsun Junruo's attire, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand, and said, "Speaking of these days, my government has not congratulated you well, this jade pendant is not something expensive, just treat it as my own. The government hastily congratulated you."

Gongsun Junruo bowed and said, "It's because Junruo has been in poor health, thank you for your love."

After receiving Bao Gong's gift, it's almost time for several people to enter the palace.Zhan Zhao, as the imperial bodyguard, is responsible for protecting Baogong's safety.He knew that if Gongsun Jun was going to face the saint with Bao Gong today, so since last night he was thinking about what kind of opening speech he should use to face her.

After all, this was the first time he had seen Gongsun Junruo face to face in more than a month.But it was only over a month, but he felt as if a long, long time had passed.

When Gongsun Junruo passed by him, he nodded his head lightly to say hello. Zhan Zhao looked at her slender figure going away, but he didn't say a word... His heart was very depressed, like being pressed by a stone wearing the same.He really wanted to ask her how she was doing, whether it was okay, and also wanted to say that it was windy outside and she should wear more clothes, but often what he wanted to say ended in silence.

"Jun Ruo, bring your coat. Although it's spring, it's still quite cold in the morning. You're in good shape. Don't catch cold anymore." When Gongsun Junruo entered the carriage, Gongsun Ce said while holding her clothes.

Luckily someone did it.Zhan Zhao looked at Gongsun Ce, and it happened that Gongsun Ce was also looking back at him, with some traces of inquiry in his eyes.He was slightly stunned, only felt that Gongsun Ce's two gazes had a profound meaning, as if he had a panoramic view of what he saw even though he didn't say much.

In fact, how could Mr. Gongsun, whose heart is like a mirror, not know the clues of this?Because even the stupid Zhao Hu asked him in private why he and Gongsun Junruo didn't get along, and Gongsun Ce's mind was so clear, I'm afraid he had already seen it, and he just chose not to ask.

When they arrived at the palace, they had to wait for the emperor to go down to see him, so Gongsun Junruo waited outside.Standing not far away was Zhan Zhao, who was waiting for Bao Gong to go back to the mansion together.

"Are you okay?" Zhan Zhao asked a few feet away.The first time I spoke after more than a month of silence, it turned out to be so unfamiliar.

If Gongsun Jun turned his head, the hairpin on his head reflected the sunlight, emitting a dazzling and short-lived light. "Is Zhan Daxia talking to me?"

Zhan Zhao looked at her with a puzzled expression, and his chest became more congested.It seemed like a few steps away, but he felt like he was separated by the ends of the earth.Maybe, he shouldn't have talked to her, because when he spoke, it would be even more embarrassing.

"Thank you Zhan Daxia for your concern, I'm almost fine now."

Zhan Zhao pursed his lips, feeling that he was so clumsy in front of her for the first time.Coincidentally, at this time, officials from the hall came out, either alone or in groups of three or two, but those who came out would take a look at Zhan Zhao and Gongsun Junruo before leaving.

"Guard Zhan." Bao Gong said standing beside Zhan Zhao.

Zhan Zhao came back to his senses, saw that it was Bao Gong, recalled his previous gaffe, blushed and did not speak.

Bao Gong smiled and didn't say much.At this time, Eunuch Su came out to let Gongsun Junruo in, and it happened that all the civil and military officials in the hall had left, so she could have an audience.

Watching her back as she entered the hall, Zhan Zhao glanced at Bao Gong, then looked into the hall, frowning wordlessly.

Bao Gong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Let's wait here."

Half an hour later, Gongsun Junruo came out of the hall accompanied by Eunuch Su.Eunuch Su was smiling all over his face, talking to Gongsun Junruo while walking, and laughing himself from time to time.

"Ouch! Master Bao, you haven't returned to the mansion yet?" Seeing that Baogong was still outside, Eunuch Su was a little surprised, "Could it be that you are waiting for Gongsun Junruo to return to the mansion together?"

Bao Gong nodded to Eunuch Su, which drew more hearty laughter from Eunuch Su. "Lord Bao treats his subordinates as if they were his own family. No wonder there are so many chivalrous people willing to follow you! Your lord doesn't know that just now in the palace, Miss Gongsun really stole the limelight!"

"Oh?" Bao Gong looked at Gongsun Junruo with great interest.Seeing Baogong's expression, Su Gonggong described in detail how Gongsun Junruo persuaded the emperor to let her take the exam, and how he answered the answers that left the masters of the Imperial Medical Bureau speechless. Dance with hands and feet to express the tense and exciting atmosphere at that time.

"Eunuch Su, Miss Gongsun is defying the order by doing so."

Mr. Bao's meaningful words made Eunuch Su startled, his eyeballs rolled around a few times, and then he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are too worried. Your Majesty is deeply impressed by Miss Gongsun's bravery, and what she answered is even more impressive." Full of praise, you didn’t see that the emperor was smiling all the time, and this old servant has followed him for so long, and I’ve never seen him smile so often.”

"In this way, the Holy Majesty has no intention of blaming Miss Gongsun." Bao Gong stroked his beard and said.

"Of course, and the emperor also ordered Wang Guo to take Miss Gongsun with him! It can be seen that the emperor attaches great importance to Miss Gongsun!"

"Really?" Baogong was very surprised.He and Wang Guoshou are also old acquaintances. Wang Guoshou can be said to be the most skilled and respected imperial physician in the entire Song Dynasty. The emperor asked him to lead Gongsun Junruo, which is enough to show the emperor's protection of her.With the protection of the emperor, he was relieved, that was a kind of protection for Gongsun Junruo. "Then please eunuch thank the emperor on Bao Zheng's behalf."

"Should be, Miss Gongsun will flourish in the future, please don't forget about this old slave!"