It is recorded in "Chronicles of the Red Emperor" that the Red Emperor brought peace to the world, and then established the imperial examination, established official schools, reformed the military system, emphasized industry and commerce, and appointed people on their merits. As a result, the country of Mo prospered, the people became prosperous, and lived in harmony.

Taking a rare day off, Nalan Xue lay lazily on a soft chair in Nalan Shu's small courtyard and basked in the sun leisurely. After she "went far away to the fiefdom", in order to facilitate her to deceive others, she could play the role of "Nalan Xue".

"Shu", Nalan Duan had someone dig a secret passage between the two courtyards. Every day, when she went to court, Nalan Shu would go from the secret passage to her courtyard to stay, read books and study the art of war.

, she came back, and secretly went to her small courtyard, so that Nalan Shu could go out for a walk. After several years, no one discovered any mistakes.

It's rare for Nalan Xue to stay at home. Nalan Duan, the "best father in the world" who can't live without his daughter, naturally follows him every step of the way. At one moment, he will be served with snacks, and at another, he will be served with fruit.

After a while, I asked someone to bring a blanket and cover Nalan Xue.

Seeing his precious daughter's body rapidly losing weight in just half a year, Nalan Duan was so distressed that he wished he could go to Sima Qing to fight for her.

"When all these are implemented, Mo Country will be a powerful country that no one can compete with. Dad, you should be happy."

Seeing Nalan Duan pouting silently in protest next to her, Nalan Xue couldn't help but laugh, stood up, grabbed a piece of snack from the plate on the side, stuffed it into her mouth, "When the time comes, don't

Even without me, the country can still live well for generations to come. Isn't it great that my brother can be free and I can be free too?"

"The emperor promised you?"

Nalan Duan was a little surprised by Nalan Xue's answer. As far as he knew, Sima Qing was not such an easy talker. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had to make his precious Xue'er compromise and live like this today.

"What did he say?"

"I have talked to the emperor. Once these things are settled, Mo will be able to have a stable official selection system. Since I have achieved success, it is time for me to retire."

Nalanxue did not feel the slightest bit reluctant to give up the high-ranking official position that others envied. On the contrary, she looked happy to finally be freed. "My brother and I are already sixteen, and it's time to start our new life."

, I have long been tired of living like this. I know that my brother is too, but he is afraid that I will be unhappy, so he never says it out loud... Dad, when Xueer resigns and returns home, I will play chess with you every day.

Chat with you every day, okay?"

"If it can really be done, then it will be good."

Nalan Duan pondered for a long time, finally sighed, and agreed with a smile. He was old, and wrinkles had covered his entire face. When he smiled, the wrinkles squeezed together, like a pock-skinned man.

Walnut, "Let's take a rest. It's a rare day at home. For today's lunch, I'll ask Yan Niang to cook for you. Make your favorite sweet cake."

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In the spring of the 60th year of the Apocalypse, the country of Mo ushered in its first examination since the reform of the imperial examination.

This examination has changed the tradition of imperial examinations before the Mo Kingdom. The literary examination no longer tests poetry and essays, but political talks and policy theories. The martial arts test no longer tests fists and kicks, but instead tests military tactics and strategies. Moreover, it no longer tests martial arts and strategy.

Those who are restricted to take the exam must be descendants of aristocratic families, ordinary people, and those with a clean financial background, they can also participate.

At the beginning of the exam, there were some descendants from aristocratic families who looked down on the civilian candidates who also came to take the exam, and there were many provocative people. However, later on, many civilian candidates stood out and frequently put forward excellent suggestions on promoting farming, controlling water conservancy, and promoting industry and commerce.

With the praise of Nalan Xue, who was the examiner, those candidates who came from aristocratic families became silent and became more honest.

There are no prescribed questions, and there are no standard answers. This exam has completely confused many self-righteous children of the world. Their proud skills are like fists hitting cotton, completely useless.

This time, the family that they thought was powerful was in a panic. They had no idea what they could do or what they should do!

Nalan Xue spent half a month reviewing the test papers of these candidates. Half a month later, the list of selected candidates was posted, and the entire Zhaoyang City was shocked.

Among the one hundred candidates selected for the literary examination, eight were descendants of aristocratic clans, and among the one hundred and twenty candidates for the martial arts examination, nine were descendants of aristocratic clans!

All of a sudden, the big families in Mo Country began to panic. Everyone knew about Prime Minister Nalan's reputation. The emperor's trust in Prime Minister Nalan was also unprecedented. The results of this exam...does it show that the emperor has something?

What does it mean specifically? Do you want to give strong support to the families that selected the candidates, or... do you want to give other families...

Of course, this panic did not last long.

Nalanxue then ordered people to post an imperial edict on the establishment of an official school in Zhaoyang City. All candidates who passed the examination were required to enroll. Only those who passed the examination after the school system could become officials. This made everyone

The whole family breathed a sigh of relief.

The school system lasts for three months, and the subjects studied vary from person to person. When those candidates who took the exam before March came out of the official school, they had greatly changed their appearance! In their speech, behavior, and gestures, no one looked like they were from a wealthy family.

Some people who were born in the country couldn't help but marvel that three months of official study was better than ten years of aristocratic family!

During the palace examination, Sima Qing personally assessed these candidates who had graduated from the official school. After the examination, he was very satisfied with the writing and had it engraved in gold and hung at the door of the "official school". The left handwritten: Wen Ke raised the pen.

An Tianxia, ​​the right hand letter: martial arts can immediately determine the world, the horizontal plaque: Wenzhi martial arts.

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Things turned out as Nalan Duan had guessed. After the imperial examination, Sima Qing did not allow Nalan Xue to resign and return home. Instead, in addition to the previous affairs, he also gave her the job of managing the official school. Nalan

Xue and Sima Qing secretly protested several times, but Sima Qing refused to discuss it later on the grounds that "we can't live without you since the beginning of the new policy." Then, he simply didn't mention it at all.

Thinking that her father was getting old and couldn't help being angry, Nalan Xue took up the responsibility and responsibility of the Prime Minister of Mo State again, while comforting Nalan Duan. After these busy days, His Majesty should be ready

At the same time, I was busy day and night worrying about state affairs.

The human body has its limits. When tired to a certain level, it will be unable to bear it. This is normal.

On this day, when Nalanxue was going out to the next court, she suddenly fainted due to long-term fatigue and fell straight to the bottom of the steps outside the palace.

"Nalan Shu!"

It was too late, but it was soon. Sima Yu, the crown prince of Mo State, who had only recently started attending court hearings, saw that Nalan Xue was about to fall. He instinctively rushed forward and reached out to grab her. Unexpectedly, in his hand, He slipped and failed to catch her, and saw that she was about to fall on the steps and roll down all the way. So he gritted his teeth, rushed forward, hugged her, arched his body, tried his best to protect her, and rolled with her. At the bottom of the steps.

"Are you okay, Nalan Shu?"

After rolling to the bottom of the steps, Sima Yu didn't care that his body was also in severe pain. He hurriedly helped Nalan Xue into his arms, reached out and pinched her acupuncture point, "Wake up, Nalan Shu, Wake up..."

"Daddy, let Xue'er sleep a little longer..."

Being pinched awake by Sima Yu, Nalan Xue was also in a daze. Before she could recover, she instinctively responded like this. When she saw clearly who was holding her, she suddenly woke up and was busy. He sat up and pushed Sima Yu away in a panic, "Your Highness, what are you doing?"

"You fainted just now and fell down the steps. I saved you by myself."

Sima Yu's eyes flashed slightly, but just for a moment, he returned to normal, stood up, and helped Nalan Xue to stand up without changing his expression, "You have been busy these days, you must be tired. Is it broken? How about you go and ask Father to take a few days off for you and let you rest at home for a few days?"

"Thank you for your concern, His Majesty the Crown Prince. Tell me everything is fine and go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to catch up on your sleep. That's all."

At this time, Nalan Xue's heart was pounding. She didn't know if Sima Yu heard what she just said out of her mouth. If... he really heard it, in the future, his identity, I'm afraid, would really matter. I can't hide it anymore...

"I'll leave you alone."

Sima Yu's expression was quite complicated, as if something was stuck in his throat, which made him hesitate to speak, "You almost fell just now. If there was no one to take care of you, what would happen if you fainted again on the road? Okay? Or... you go back to the palace with Gu first, and Gu sends people to the imperial hospital to ask the imperial doctor to take a look at you?"

"Thank you for your concern, His Royal Highness. It's true that everything is fine."

It is better to do less than to do more. Whether he asks Sima Yu to take him back to the prime minister's palace or goes to his bedroom with him to wait for the imperial doctor to treat him, the secret will be exposed easily. Nalan Xue hurriedly replied to Sima Yu and turned around. He escaped and fled, "I have some business to deal with, so it's inconvenient to stay for a long time. I would like to thank His Highness the Prince for saving me. I'm very grateful. I'll say goodbye today and thank you later!"

"Oh, okay, you, run slower and don't fall again."

Being rejected by Nalan Xue, Sima Yu was stunned for a moment with some disappointment. He stood there stupidly and agreed. He waited until he watched her run away before his face suddenly turned red. He lowered his head and looked towards took his own two hands.

Sima Yu is already twenty years old. It is not that he has not been dealt with by personnel. Nalan Xue is sixteen. His clothes are well hidden and cannot be seen. How could he still not feel it when his body is in contact? He recalled the nephrite Wen he just hugged. Sima Yu knew that he was trapped because of the fragrance and the coquettish look of that person when he first woke up.
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