Ye Zhenzhen watched the excitement and listened to some gossip. Unknowingly, a long time passed. Seeing that the children were about to leave school, Ye Zhenzhen waited for a while until it was almost time before going to the palace to pick them up.
child.
On the way back home, Cui Zhiduan suddenly said: "Mom, you don't have to take us to and from school anymore. We have grown up and can go to school by ourselves."
Cui Zhiming also nodded and said: "Aunt, you are running back and forth all day, it's too hard."
The children are much more sensible.
Perhaps it was related to the cold weather she had experienced in the past few days. Cui Zhicheng matured quickly. In addition, she had become accustomed to no one to pick her up and drop off in those days, so she was unwilling to make her mother work too hard.
His mother's bedridden state frightened him, and he didn't want to see his mother sick again.
Ye Zhenzhen was extremely surprised: "You really don't need me to pick you up?"
There was a trace of reluctance on Cui Zhiduan's face, but he quickly shook his head firmly, showing that he had made up his mind.
Ye Zhenzhen was both happy and reluctant to give up, but it was rare for a child to be willing to be independent, and her mother was naturally willing to support it, so she had no choice but to hold back the sadness in her heart and agreed.
This kid has really grown up.
As soon as they returned home, Cui Zhiduan and Cui Zhiming took the initiative to do their homework. Qiu Wu also presented the copied list of tributes. Before Ye Zhenzhen had time to study it carefully, Cui Weizhen went to the government office.
Cui Weizhen changed into his regular clothes and learned from Ye Zhenzhen that Hong Zhiyuan had passed the Tongsheng examination. It was not a surprise. He knew Hong Zhiyuan's ability best.
"Are you looking at the list of tributes?"
"Yes, I found that there are slightly more scholars from the south on the list than from the north. Most of the people on the list are scholars from the Jiangnan area."
Cui Weizhen nodded: "The literary style in the Jiangnan area is prosperous. This situation is normal. Fortunately, the Great Zhou Dynasty has been established for a long time, and many outstanding people have emerged under the emperor's feet, so there will be no imbalance between the north and the south."
Ye Zhenzhen also heard about the tragedy of the previous dynasty, nodded in agreement, and asked: "When will the imperial examination be held?"
"Five days later."
Many people were paying attention to the results of the palace examination, and Mrs. Liu, who wanted to find a quick husband-in-law, was no exception. On the day of the palace examination, she went to Beijing.
Ye Zhenzhen relayed all the news that she had gathered in the past few days, and they all said that "thirty old Ming Jing, fifty young Jinshi", it is very difficult for scholars to reach the level of Gongshi, and those of the right age are even rarer.
Ye Zhenzhen probably narrowed down the scope based on age and conducted targeted investigations, which greatly improved the efficiency.
The list and personnel introductions that Ms. Liu held in her hand were all obtained by asking people to inquire about them these days.
"Thanks to your help, otherwise I would have been completely blind, and it would have been extremely difficult to collect all of these."
Ye Zhenzhen smiled and said: "Sixth Aunt is so polite, it's just a small effort."
Uncle Liu's family tried their best and helped the fourth house a lot. Ye Zhenzhen did what she could to help with some small help, which was the right thing to do.
While Aunt Six was studying the information about Xinke Gongshi, Ye Zhenzhen picked up the letter sent by Chu Ningyan. The letter stated the construction status of the Jingning branch. The current progress was very smooth, but there were some things that needed help.
Ye Zhenzhen wrote them down one by one and asked Qiu Wu to send the letters to Yongshan Hall for Xuan Niang and others to handle.
When Ye Zhenzhen was free, she discussed these popular candidates with her sixth aunt: "After today, most of these people will become Jinshi, or at worst they will be fellow Jinshis. They are very popular. I'm afraid they will be kicked out of their homes as soon as the imperial list comes out.
If you don’t make a decision early, you may miss the opportunity.”
But if you blindly list your son-in-law, you will only know your talent but not your character. It will affect the happiness of the twelve mothers for a lifetime, and it will be difficult to make a decision. Therefore, these lists are just a reference for choosing a son-in-law. The honorable sons last time
The list cannot be given up.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Yuxiu come to report: "Madam, Mrs. Wu'anhou has handed over a greeting card and wants to pay a visit."
Ye Zhenzhen was puzzled, but she still asked Qiu Wu to invite the people. At the same time, she and Liu went to the entrance of the courtyard to greet the distinguished guests.
Mrs. Wu Anhou is about the same age as Aunt Cui, but she is well-maintained and looks like she is only about thirty years old. Her pair of phoenix eyes smile before she speaks, softening the dignity and arrogance of a high-ranking lady, making her seem approachable.
"Mrs. Ning Guo, I heard that you are entertaining distinguished guests, so I am rude to pay you a visit." Her eyes fell on Mrs. Liu, and her smile became more sincere: "Mrs. Six, we said goodbye last time during the winter hunting trip. It has been a long time since we last visited each other.
See you, how have you been lately? I wonder if the Twelve Mothers will come to Beijing together this time?"
Mrs. Liu's heart was moved, she looked at each other with her nephew and daughter-in-law, and said with a smile: "Twelve mothers have not had time to go to Beijing recently. The child is busy. She has to help build the Jingning branch of Yongshan Hall. She is so busy all day that no one is seen.
, I don’t even have a chance to see her.”
A strange look flashed in Mrs. Wu'anhou's eyes: "The Twelve Mother is now in her cardamom years, so it's time to kiss her, right? The Sixth Madam is also willing to let her run away?"
At this time, they had entered the hall and sat down separately for the guests of honor. The maids brought tea and snacks. Ms. Liu took a sip of tea and replied: "I had the same idea before, but the last time I came back to the capital, it opened my eyes.
The girls in the shantang are all very capable and unique. Even the queen has praised them. They are really rare girls. I am very envious in my heart. Since my son has such ambitions, I, as a mother, am also willing to support them.
"
She paused slightly and said, "As for the marriage, there's no need to worry. We'll find a good husband first and settle down. We won't be able to get married in a year or two."
Mrs. Wu'an Hou pondered for a moment, but she didn't know what she thought of, but her expression became much firmer: "The sixth lady is really a transparent person, but it seems that I am pretentious. My little son who has failed to live up to expectations has wasted a lot of time in these years.
It's all due to my pampering. He has ambitions and has been practicing martial arts diligently. The emperor favored him at the last palace banquet and was appointed to join the Imperial Guard, which does not disgrace his status. "
The Imperial Guards were in charge of imperial swords and were responsible for personally protecting the emperor's safety. "In large court meetings, they are responsible for guarding the emperor, and when they are lucky, they are engaged in internal warfare." The selection conditions are very strict.
First of all, he must be the legitimate son of a powerful person. Secondly, he must be highly skilled in martial arts. The guards responsible for protecting the emperor's safety must not be embroidered pillows. Finally, he must also have an outstanding figure and appearance. He must not stuff ugly and unsightly people into the emperor's body.
The royal eye was injured in front of me.
All in all, those who can join the Imperial Guard are truly rich and handsome.
Mrs. Wu'anhou seemed to be belittling her son, but in fact she was secretly showing off.
But why did she show off her son so well in front of Mrs. Liu? Thinking of her behavior when she asked Cui Qinglan just now, Ye Zhenzhen probably had a guess.
She came here in a hurry today. Could it be that she wanted to discuss the marriage of her children with Aunt Six, right?
