After the results of the general examination are released, the period for the palace examination should be arranged next.
However, because Zhu Houzhao was not in the capital, even if the imperial court wanted to arrange this imperial examination, it would not be justified.
The emperor is in Beijing, and if he doesn't take part in the palace examination in person, he can hide it from the outside world. Anyway, the candidates on that day may not have the courage to look up, and they can't see anything from a distance. But now the whole world knows that the emperor is in Nanjing. If you hold the palace examination again, what will happen to this batch of Jinshi?
He is not a "disciple of the emperor". It would be too ridiculous to say this.
Next two days.
Those who were successful in the examination are all asking when the palace examination will be held. Judging from the current situation, they have to wait for the emperor to return to Beijing.
"After taking the general examination, I am just a tribute scholar. I cannot officially pass the test. I am just hanging in the middle, neither good nor bad?" Jiang Lun went out to inquire about the news and came back. When he arrived at the teahouse where Tang Yin was, he sat down and talked. He immediately felt emotional.
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Tang Yin picked up the teacup and looked at Zhu Hao who was talking to Sun Ru and Gongsun Yi at the other table.
Gongsun Yi and Sun Ru were both unqualified for this examination. It seemed that they should return to their hometown to prepare for the examination, but Zhu Hao seemed to want to keep them in the capital for his own use.
"Wait patiently." Tang Yin took a sip of tea and suddenly felt that something was wrong. He quickly called out, "Brother, bring me another pot of tea. It's cold!"
On the other side, Lu Song also came back to inquire about the news.
Jiang Lun asked: "Does the Holy Master have anything to say when he returns to Beijing?"
Lu Song shook his head, then glanced at Zhu Hao, turned around and said: "Now the scholars in the capital are spreading rumors that a thirteen-year-old boy from Huguang passed the Huiyuan examination, and they think the name is not worthy of the name. Many people are inquiring about Zhu Hao's name.
According to the situation, I want to come to him to compete in knowledge."
Tang Yin took the newly replaced teapot and sighed: "This kind of thing is not uncommon in all dynasties... Besides, didn't you experience this before during the child student examination and the college examination?"
When he was young, Tang Yin was also questioned and made things difficult for him due to his status as a Southern Zhili Jieyuan, and he suffered deeply. Now it was Zhu Hao's turn... and he felt the same for a moment.
Jiang Lun looked disdainful: "If you don't accept it, let them come and beat them until their teeth are everywhere."
Tang Yin said: "Meng Zai, you should know that since ancient times, there has been no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Sometimes it is difficult to judge rationally the level of literary talent. Because of this, various disputes have arisen, and literati are not convinced by each other...
Now, let Zhu Haoshao go out and let him teach the prince with peace of mind."
Jiang Lun smiled and said: "That's true. Now that Mr. Zhu has passed the National Examination, he is waiting for the palace examination to be admitted as a Jinshi. It can be said that he has nothing to do. It would be best to teach my eldest nephew. By the way, Brother Tang, I told you before
I mean, find a well-matched lady from a well-known family for my eldest nephew..."
Tang Yin shook his head: "Where do I know where to go? It's better to ask more."
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Return to the private house.
Tang Yin directly told Zhu Hao that he wanted to find a suitable match for Zhu Si.
Zhu Hao said: "You want to discuss this matter with me?"
The implication is that I am just a child, as old as the prince, and not his son, so why are you asking me such a thing?
Tang Yin said earnestly: "You are not young anymore, and you are about to join the court and take charge of your own affairs. It would be good to listen to your opinion on such matters."
Zhu Hao said: "I heard that King Xing had previously intended to bring Mr. Anlu Sun's daughter into the palace and make him a princess for the prince?"
"Haha, you know all this?"
Tang Yin said cheerfully.
This matter is not a secret in Prince Xing's Mansion.
When Zhu Youqi was still alive, he heard that Sun Jiao, a veteran of the Three Dynasties, had a daughter who was as beautiful as a flower. She was proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her words and deeds were even more decent. He wanted to marry her back as his daughter-in-law, but Sun Jiao refused.
The Sun family is considered one of the most famous families in Anlu, but they don't want to be involved with Prince Xing's Mansion.
This incident actually happened in history, and Sun Jiao also refused it at the time.
"I have a daughter, and the emperor wanted to hire her as his concubine. He said to me, 'Your Majesty, I am sincere and sincere, but my daughter does not want to be admitted to the palace.' I thanked her. The emperor was not happy about it. I urgently asked for her to be introduced to her." I feel guilty for this."
But after Zhu Houcong became the emperor, Sun Jiao realized that the situation was serious. If he had agreed to this marriage, even if it was just a marriage contract, his daughter would also be the queen and he would be the father-in-law. Now he would be harmed... He felt that this matter would be harmful to the Sun family. The impact is huge and people are likely to gossip about you.
So that "his daughter no longer married and died."
It was tantamount to rejecting the good intentions of Prince Xing's Mansion. Later, when the Emperor came out of Prince Xing's Mansion, Sun Jiao was afraid and did not dare to let his daughter get married... In vain, he ruined his daughter's lifelong happiness.
Tang Yin said: "Times have passed and the prince is still in mourning. He should not have talked about marriage. However, since he is isolated and helpless in the court, making a marriage contract earlier may help him solve his difficulties."
Zhu Hao nodded: "The purpose of Xing Wangfu is not to find the daughter of an ordinary nobleman, but the daughter of an old minister who can speak up in the court?"
Tang Yin narrowed his eyes, as if inspired by Zhu Hao's words.
He had never thought about this matter at first, but now that he thought about it, Princess Jiang actually secretly confessed to her brother that she wanted to marry a famous lady in the capital. In fact, she wanted to find someone to be her son's backer. Her own family was marginalized by the court. If the married family was among the civil servants, He has great power and may be able to help his son out of trouble.
"It's hard to find such a famous lady."
Zhu Hao shook his head and sighed.
Tang Yin said angrily: "I'm asking you for your opinion, not for you to say depressing words."
Zhu Hao spread his hands: "In my opinion, it's useless to worry now. It's useless to look for anyone. Prince Xing's Mansion is in an embarrassing situation. Ministers with a certain identity and status in the court will not think about marrying Prince Xing's Mansion and even retired early. The Sun Laobu Tang doesn’t want to be involved with Prince Xing’s Mansion. How can those ministers who are at the height of their power be so ignorant? Or do you think that the daughter of an ordinary family will be favored by the princess? "
To put it bluntly, it's the same truth: if you can't do it high, you can't do it low.
"If you really want to be effective, it's better to take a different approach."
Just when Tang Yin thought there was nothing he could do, Zhu Hao suddenly said for no reason, "The Zhang family... has a very good position in the court, why not think about it?"
Tang Yin was stunned at first and didn't know which "Zhang family" it was. When he figured it out, he almost spit out a mouthful of old blood and immediately cursed: "You just like to muddy the waters. The Zhang family brothers have a bad reputation. You are just watching the fun." It’s not a big deal... let’s just pretend I’ve never asked you about this!”
After Tang Yin left, Zhu Hao curled up the corner of his mouth and muttered to himself: "There is really no way to solve this matter. Unless you listen to me and marry the Zhang family, otherwise you will have to wait for the man from the south to seek his own death and die." , you don’t have to worry about this marriage anymore, just wait to choose the queen.”
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Zhu Houcong in history did indeed become emperor before he got married.
This should not be something Zhu Hao should worry about. He should wait until Zhu Houcong ascends the throne before considering life-long events. At that time, there will be no need for any famous family to boost Zhu Houcong's prestige in the court. Whoever can climb up to Zhu Houcong will be the smoke of his ancestors.
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Zhu Hao went to teach Zhu Si.
Zhu Si was unhappy and threw aside the teaching materials Zhu Hao prepared for him: "Zhu Hao, I don't want to study anymore, I want to go home!"
In front of Zhu Hao, Zhu Si did not hide his likes and dislikes at all.
Zhu Hao put down the teaching plan and said: "This is not something you can decide. If you go back to Anlu without saying a word, it will be against the holy will and the consequences will be serious."
"I'm not afraid. The most I can do is die! Now that I'm like this, even death is worse than death!"
Zhu Si started to lose his temper.
Zhu Hao thought to himself, your child Yaya's outlook on life is immature. Does he know what life is worse than death?
Zhu Hao said: "Let me tell you something. Now the princess wants to choose a concubine for you, so that you can make an engagement early. Maybe you can settle down after getting married."
After hearing the news, Zhu Si's little eyes indeed had a glimmer of light, and he asked: "Who?"
"I don't know yet, do you have your own ideas?"
Zhu Hao was like a friend, asking Zhu Si for his opinion.
Zhu Si finally had a smile on his face and said longingly: "I want to find a beautiful girl, preferably someone who can play with me, who has a nice smile, preferably a girl with dimples, and who can talk to me..."
By the way, Zhu Hao, the last time we went out together, I saw a very beautiful woman, and I wanted to ask her who she was, but unfortunately I never saw her again."
Zhu Hao nodded.
It seems that Zhu Si's view on choosing a spouse is very normal. He has not thought about getting any benefits from marriage, he only cares about what he likes.
Who said that love is only for young girls?
Spring is here, and even a thirteen-year-old boy like Zhu Si is beginning to have someone he likes.
"Then you only care about the other person's good looks? No matter her background?" Zhu Hao asked.
Zhu Si nodded first, and then his little head came over, staring at Zhu Hao eagerly, and asked: "By the way, the female opera singer who sang White Snake is not married yet, right? Where is she?"
One question confused Zhu Hao.
It turns out that Zhu Si has been thinking about Gong Yeling?
Come to think of it, back then, Fourth Young Master Zhu was obsessed with "The Legend of White Snake" and meeting the heroine in the play was simply an unattainable dream. Now that he is older and can finally talk about marriage, he naturally wants to achieve what he originally imagined.
Something less than.
Zhu Hao thought about it carefully, is Gong Yeling considered a beauty?
Let’s just say it!
But it's definitely not outstanding.
Moreover, Gong Yeling is not young now, and has not yet married in his twenties. Because he is a Leji, he does not have to worry about being fined by the government if he does not marry after he is over 20. In short, now one person has enough to eat and the whole family has nothing to worry about, just like Zhu Hao
Among all the people under her, she is the one who lives the most carefree life.
In later generations, it was common for a woman in her twenties not to get married, but in this era, it is really rare.
"She...is in Anlu." Zhu Hao replied.
Zhu Si happily said: "You are not married, are you? Can you write a letter and ask her to come to the capital? I have no other ideas. If she can sing for me, I can see her often, and I will have no regrets."
Zhu Hao thought to himself, I can't let you find a woman ten years older than you and harm you like your grandfather, right?
"Okay, I'll write you a letter later and ask. I'm not sure, but you have to study hard recently, and try to be smart and win people's hearts when you go out to play."
Before Zhu Hao fully agreed, he started making requests.
Zhu Si nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I will listen to you."