In the past two days, the court suddenly seemed to have entered a news-rich period overnight, and a lot of news came out at once.
The most important news, of course, is that the emperor issued an edict to officially appoint Xu Pu, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, as the chief examiner of this examination, and Wang Xian, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, as the deputy examiner. At the same time, other examiners of the Eighteenth Room were appointed.
This is almost like not announcing the candidates until the last moment, in order to avoid all kinds of requests. After receiving the edict, the examiners packed their bags and entered the Gongyuan as quickly as possible, and then pretended to avoid suspicion and cut off all contact with the outside world.
Compared with the news about the selection of examiners for the general examination, other news is less eye-catching. For example, Li Dongyang, the lecturer, and Fang Qingzhi, the editor, were ordered to compile "Wenhua Daxun".
Another example is the rumor in the official circles of the capital that Liu Mianhua, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, saw that Fang Qingzhi was favored by the Holy Spirit, so he brought up old matters again and repaid his kindness by forcibly accepting Fang Yingwu, a well-known prodigy, as his son-in-law. However, the Fang family was forced to
I had no choice but to promise, and in order not to break my promise, I had to agree and wait until the end of spring to get married.
This news still makes many people feel sad, and they have sighs such as "a flower is stuck in the cow dung" or "the good cabbage is lost to the pig". Liu Mianhua is indeed a person who is good at speculating, and he just cheated.
Lai Fang Yingwu has such a good son-in-law.
At the same time, the scandal in Liu Cifu's family was gradually calming down. The emperor left all the memorials without publishing them. This attitude is very revealing. The man on the throne was uncooperative and did not respond. Only the ministers blindly submitted the memorials, which seemed very boring.
Yes, in the final analysis it was just a scandal within the government office, and it was not Liu Cifu who was harming the country and the people.
Fang Yingwu didn't care about this. He didn't bother to continue paying attention. He was just a drunkard who didn't care about drinking. It was not Liu Cifu's purpose to prevent him from being unlucky.
Now he has entered a complete state of sharpening his skills before battle. During this period, he had too many chores, which seriously distracted his energy. When it came to the exam, he suddenly became nervous. This afternoon, Fang Yingwu was studying in the house, and suddenly he heard someone shouting: "Brother Fang Xian, is he there?
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The voice clearly belonged to Xiang Chengxian. Fang Yingwu hurriedly walked out of the door and saw Mr. Xiang yelling in the courtyard. Fang Yingwu hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and said politely: "Brother Xiang, why did you come from the capital?"
The court has come out? The case will not be heard so quickly?"
Ever since the Dengwen drum was beaten, Mr. Xiang has been kept in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and will be interrogated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate at any time. He didn't want to come out now.
Xiang Chengxian replied: "The case is not closed at the moment, but the day after tomorrow is the day when the general examination will start. Could it be that the Metropolitan Procuratorate can delay my brother and me from taking the examination for the sake of hearing the case? So they let me out first and wait until the general examination is over.
Let’s talk about it later.”
At present, Fang Yingwu's biggest goal has been achieved. His father's service in the East Palace has even exceeded his expectations, so the outcome of the case trial is no longer important to him. But Fang Yingwu still asked: "To what extent is the case trial now?"
Already?"
Xiang Chengxian then replied: "Master Cao, the commander of the Dongcheng Army, probably can't escape. In any case, the evidence that he arrested me without permission is conclusive and can't be denied in full view of the public. This can be a conviction."
As for the charge of Mr. Cao and Mr. Liu colluding with each other and abusing public weapons, there is no actual evidence. However, there is a lot of circumstantial evidence, which he cannot easily ignore. However, there are some unexpected things. The Metropolitan Procuratorate summoned Du Xiangqin to the Yamen for questioning.
At that time, for some unknown reason, Du Xiangqin flatly denied being oppressed."
Fang Yingwu originally just asked casually to show concern for his friend, but he didn't expect to actually ask about the situation. "What did Mrs. Du Sanni say? Why did she suddenly change her mind?"
"Miss Du Xiangqin said that she has always admired Mr. Liu's talent. Therefore, she took the initiative to accept less money during the relationship. There is no such thing as Mr. Liu bullying and extorting her. As for why there are rumors that Mr. Liu is bullying others, it is probably because outsiders don't know the truth.
, so a misunderstanding occurred.”
Fang Yingwu was surprised. He didn't expect Mrs. Du San to completely deny her previous remarks in court. What on earth was she thinking?
Could it be that the Liu family made a move behind the scenes to silence Mrs. Du San? With the ability of the Liu family, it is indeed possible to do this, but after thinking about it carefully, Fang Yingwu felt that it was impossible.
That simple, rough and arrogant character will compromise and bargain with low-level prostitutes?
In fact, whether Mrs. Du Sanni accuses Mr. Liu Er has nothing to do with the overall situation. Even if she comes forward to accuse Mr. Liu of committing evil deeds, it may be useless. Moreover, Fang Yingwu had no intention from the beginning to use a prostitute family to substantially injure Liu Cifu, or in other words
Fang Yingwu's main focus is not on this. His plan is to "put me first" and just build up his own reputation.
But Fang Yingwu still wanted to find out the inside story of Mrs. Du Sanni's change of heart. How could his perfect layout have any small flaws that were out of his control?
After Xiang Chengxian finished talking to Fang Yingwu, he walked out angrily. He was detained in the Metropolitan Procuratorate during this period, but he was very depressed. Fang Yingwu quickly stopped him, "What are you going to do again?"
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"Miss Du is a good person, and I still want to redeem her life. But I really don't understand how Miss Du changed her mind, so I'm going to Jiaofangsi Hutong to ask carefully!"
The big exam is coming the day after tomorrow. Does this guy still have the intention to go to Jiaofangsi Alley to find a woman? Fang Yingwu just wanted to give some advice, but then he remembered that Mr. Xiang came to the exam with the mentality of sightseeing and gaining knowledge.
I don’t expect to learn Chinese style this time, is there any use in persuading him?
It's going to rain and my mother wants to get married. Just let him go. Fang Yingwu smiled helplessly. Originally, he wanted to give Mr. Xiang a copy of his review materials, but now it seems that he has better forget it. He himself is right.
If you don't take the exam seriously, why bother?
At this time, Xiang Chengxian pointed in the direction of Fang Qingzhi's study and asked with a wink, "Are you going? Since we arrived in the capital, you and I have not been able to have fun together. Your Majesty is now in the clouds, so why do you have to work so hard."
Fang Yingwu waved his hand with a dark face, driving away Xiang Dagong, a bad friend who did not seek to make progress. He was not an unattended candidate. Although in the past two days, due to his father's promotion, there had been more visitors at home, which caused his father to
I don’t have much time to urge myself to study, but if I dare to go out to have wine and wine, I will be punished according to the family law when I come back.
Xiang Chengxian took a square step, cupped his hands and recited Kunqu Opera in a white tune to say goodbye: "I'll see you later... I will meet Miss Du as a brother, and I will go to Nagongyuan with Brother Fang Xian tomorrow."
"Who is Miss Du?" Suddenly someone asked at the door of the small courtyard. Xiang Chengxian was in a happy mood, turned around and replied: "Mr. Gao Yu learned that she is a famous beauty in Jiaofangsi Hutong...
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Fang Yingwu had just seen someone coming at the courtyard gate, but he didn't recognize him. He guessed that he was here to visit his father. He was in his forties, had a face with a Chinese character, and a rather calm temperament.
After Xiang Chengxian turned around and saw clearly the person asking the question behind him, he seemed to have his throat strangled and screamed: "Uncle, uncle, uncle!"
Uncle? Fang Yingwu immediately understood. Xiang Chengxian had a biological uncle named Xiang Wentai who was a third-rank official in Fujian and participated in politics. The man in front of him had an official look on his face. He must be Lord Xiang Wentai, but he suddenly appeared for some reason.
here.
After thinking about it carefully, Fang Yingwu guessed that Xiang Shenzheng had probably returned to Beijing to report on his duties after completing his term. Since he and his family were from the same hometown, of course he had to come and visit. Then he happened to bump into Mr. Xiang...
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Looking at Xiang Chengxian sympathetically, Fang Yingwu gave Xiang Shenzheng a courtesy as a junior, and then said considerately: "I won't disturb Mr. Xiang's housework anymore. If you need any utensils for practicing family law, just ask one of my servants."
that is."
Immediately, Fang Yingwu flashed into the study and closed the door, which made Mr. Xiang despair. (To be continued...)
ps: I can’t afford to hurt someone who is late and stuck!!! Is it okay to get up at five o’clock and hold back your thoughts and words!