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Chapter 228 Concubine Shu: Did You Do It On Purpose or By Accident?

Imperial Palace, Qianyang Palace.

As the weather gradually warmed up, Emperor Chongning also moved from the Royal Study Room, where the earth dragon was raging and warm as spring, to Qianyang Hall according to the imperial physician's wishes.

"The Lord of Liang in the north, there are four seasons to hold the bowl. I change places in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Doesn't that mean something?"

Leaning on the soft bed of Qianyang Hall in exactly the same posture, with the slightly cold spring breeze blowing, Emperor Chongning smiled and spoke.

Gao Yi hurriedly said: "How can we compare with Daxia's orthodox way of nourishing and longevity in a barbaric country that has been transformed into a barbarian country without changing its barbaric customs?"

"Ha ha."

Emperor Chongning didn't even hope to hear any insight from his companion since he was a child, so he chuckled and started reading the book again.

Not long after, a small yellow door came in, Gao Yi hurried over, asked in a low voice, and returned to the couch, "Your Majesty, Xuanhu is the first to ask to see you."

Emperor Chongning looked up at the sky, "It seems that there is news from the Imperial College. Let him in."

Soon the Black Fox, the head of the Black Ice Terrace dressed in black, walked in, knelt down on one knee, handed a booklet in his hand, and said at the same time: "Your Majesty, the results of the Spring Festival Banquet have been announced, Mr. Linxi accepts the King of Linjiang County as a Disciple, Mr. Kongbi accepted Xiao Liangxue, the third son of the Xiao family in Dongshui County, as a disciple, and Mr. Wan Lin accepted Ling Fengde from Zhongjing as his disciple. "

Emperor Chongning was about to say that Lu Lifeng is really powerful, and Xia Jingyun finally went through the beatings and setbacks as he wished this time, but Xuanhu didn't dare to speak and pant to embarrass His Majesty, so he just took a breath and immediately continued to speak , "The King of Jiaodong County and Xun Feihong, the farmer's son of Nanyang County, because they answered all three questions with excellence, were valued by the three old gentlemen at the same time, and they were both accepted as closed disciples."

Emperor Chongning raised his brows immediately, and even under the cover of the Qi-nourishing skills he had practiced since he was a child, the deep surprise in his heart was faintly revealed from his tone, "The result of the seventh is so much better than that of the eighth?"

He waved again and again, signaling Gao Yi to bring up the notebook quickly.

Gao Yi made two steps in three steps, and handed over the booklet. Emperor Chongning snatched it, unfolded it, and began to read it carefully.

The information on the Black Ice Terrace is very detailed. From the text, Emperor Chongning seems to have witnessed the battle between you and me in person.

He saw Xia Jingyun turn the situation around with a golden and jade-like remark that sees the virtuous and empathizes with others;
I saw Xia Jingyun use a master's essay that can be passed on to future generations, and he is upright, overwhelming the audience, and winning the audience's shock;
I also heard Dongfang Baifa say from the bottom of his heart the generosity and pride of An De Guang Mansion with thousands of houses, which shelters the world's poor and happy people.
He watched quietly and carefully, silent for a long time.

Lu Lifeng didn't feel ashamed of his reputation as a great Confucian in Longshou Prefecture, nor did he live up to his previous expectations, but no one could have imagined that Xia Jingyun could still defeat him with his own strength.

Such a literary talent, such a background, is really too amazing.

You know, this is a 20-year-old young man!

Fortunately, such a result is not too bad for the situation he hoped for.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Gao Yi, deliver the decree!"

"The King of Jiaodong County and the King of Linjiang County have extraordinary talents, diligent in writing, devoting themselves to learning, and worshiping famous teachers. To show the face of the royal family, it can be a model for the world. A pair of jade bi, a jade belt, and a thousand dollars for each food city household."

As if he knew that His Majesty would make a fuss about it, Gao Yi agreed without the slightest surprise.

Emperor Chongning continued: "In the future, Tushan will send someone to send three gifts to me."

Not two, but three. After serving for many years, Gao Yi understood the way, and nodded in response.

Emperor Chongning looked at Xuanhu, and asked about something else, "How is the matter in the north? Are everything arranged?"

Xuanhu hummed, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, after receiving the order, I immediately flew a pigeon to send a letter to the north. I received a reply last night, and everything has been arranged."

"I don't know if that kid is useful or not."

Emperor Chongning murmured to himself and waved his hand, Xuanhu retreated respectfully.

He looked at the spring scenery outside the window, and felt a sense of vitality and the spirit of all things competing for development. Will Xia Jingyun be the one who will continue the spring for Da Xia?

In any case, the imperial power is in hand, I am the king, he is the minister, the advantage lies with me, let's take it easy.
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"Miss!"

A court lady ran in quickly, breaking the faint oppression in Changle Palace.

Seeing the excitement on her face and the corners of her mouth curled up, Concubine De quietly let out a sigh of relief.

The female officer on the side complained: "What a man! You are so reckless and have no rules!"

The court lady quickly recovered her dignified posture, but the excitement on her face remained the same, "Master Feng, oh no, Sister Feng sent a message in, and the Imperial College has a result!"

The female officer glanced at Concubine De, and quickly feigned anger and said to the maid: "Then why don't you say it quickly, be coy, you want me to tear your mouth off?"

The palace maid is not afraid, everyone knows that although the empress is ruthless at critical moments, she treats everyone very well on weekdays, and she will never be easily offended, so she smiled and said: "Empress, each of the three gentlemen has chosen one. Prince Jiang and two other young men. However, our King Jiaodong and a young boy from Nanyang County named Xun Feihong were valued by the three gentlemen at the same time, and they became the closed disciples of the three gentlemen at the same time! They will be in Tushan in the future. The apprenticeship ceremony is held!"

After listening to the first half of the sentence, Concubine De, who had her heart in her throat, stood up in shock after hearing the second half of the sentence. The face of the overwhelmed country was full of dubious surprise, and the beautiful eyes of Gu Pansheng's beauty lit up and Surprised and delighted, "Really?"

"Your Majesty, it's true! This is the news from Sister Feng herself. She said that the King of Jiaodong County performed extremely well during the period, and he was in the limelight. Mr. Xia is still accompanying the King of Jiaodong County to attend the follow-up Spring Festival banquet. Knowing that Madam With a heart in mind, I came to report in advance."

Concubine De slowly collected her mind, and chuckled, "As a child, what kind of limelight can he have, as long as he doesn't make a fool of himself, this matter must still be my younger brother's ability."

Speaking of this, she couldn't help but think of that handsome and clear face in her mind, and the peach blossoms quietly flushed her cheeks.

The female officer on the side smiled and complimented: "Young Master Xia is indeed a genius. The Lu family invited the great scholars from Longshou Prefecture to hide his limelight. We can have another happy event in Changle Palace in less than two months." !"

Concubine De smiled lightly when she heard the words, "I believe in him, it will definitely be done."

She stood up, collected herself, and ordered: "Go and prepare three congratulatory gifts. It's important. I will ask His Majesty for instructions. I hope I can go to Tushan in person in the future."

"Yes!"

The female officer on the side agreed repeatedly, and her voice was also filled with sincere joy.

People like them don't even have the qualifications to stand in the team. They are assigned to this side, and they are basically branded as this faction. If the master is successful, they will naturally eat and drink. If the master loses, they may not die. But that's all for life.

Therefore, the entire Changle Palace, after sweeping away the previous gloom, seemed to have bloomed more beautifully.
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The spring breeze passed happily from the Changle Palace, and stopped on a branch outside another luxurious palace not far away, watching a court lady in a beautiful dress hurried into the palace gate.

"Miss."

Concubine Shu who was lying lazily sat up immediately, "But is there any news from the Imperial College?"

The maid nodded and said: "Returning to your mother, the British government sent someone to send the news just now. The king of Linjiang County has successfully worshiped Mr. Linjiang, the head of the three masters of Tushan, and became his closed disciple."

"really?"

Before she could finish speaking, Concubine Shu stood up with surprise on her face, "Shao'er has really become a success?! Haha, I just said that my Shao'er will live up to my high expectations!"

She paced excitedly in the hall, ignoring the maid who hesitated to speak, and happily said to herself: "The three masters of Tushan are Wen Zong, the leader of scholars, and respected by scholars all over the world. Mr. Linxi is even more He is the head of the three masters of Tushan, and Shaoer has become Mr. Linxi's closed disciple, but how many scholars dare to oppose him?"

"With the help of the Three Heroes of Tushan, how much does Shao'er's reputation in the government and the public need to be said? If you use various celebrations to boast a few words in front of His Majesty and the officials from time to time, in the long run, it's needless to say!"

"I am from an honorable family of the Lu family. Only because of my background as a military general, I am a bit inferior in the scholarly literary world. Now that Shao'er has made up for this shortcoming, who can compete with Shao'er, hahahaha! Come on, tonight Let the Imperial Dining Room prepare a table of good dishes and warm a pot of wine, this palace will be in a good mood, so let's celebrate."

Taking advantage of the moment when Concubine Shu was laughing, the maid hurriedly interrupted, "Your Majesty, please allow this servant to finish the news about the Duke."

"It's because I'm impatient." Concubine Shu smiled, walked back to her seat and sat down, picked up the teacup, "Go on."

"The king of Linjiang County worshiped under Mr. Linxi, and the remaining two young men worshiped under Mr. Wan Lin and Mr. Kongbi. The three gentlemen each accepted a disciple, but"

She couldn't help but paused, thinking to herself how hard it was for her to receive such a terrible task, "But the king of Jiaodong County and another young man were valued by the three gentlemen at the same time, and they became the closed disciples of the three gentlemen. "

Boom!
The teacup in Concubine Shu's hand fell onto the soft carpet, making a slightly dull sound.

At this moment, the maid who got the news just now realized that the master had not asked clearly about the order, so she turned back again, "Ma'am, are the dishes and wine brought to you by the imperial dining room now?"

(End of this chapter)