Luo Qingzhi was reading the letter from Yuzhou. After reading it, she breathed a sigh of relief.
"The situation at the border is no longer serious. Jin'an has withdrawn its troops."
Luo Chen said: "Then, should we let the wind come back from the south?"
Luo Qingzhi shook her head, "No, I asked him to check other things. Even if he comes back, nothing will be changed."
Fan Li also nodded, "Aluo is right, even if he comes back, it will be useless."
Hearing Fan Li's change in title, Luo Qingzhi felt warm in her heart, smiled slightly, and said: "The current situation is that this recruitment of a son-in-law must have a result. I don't want to use "border chaos" unless it is a last resort.
After all, if things really get messy, it’s hard to guarantee that innocent people will not be hurt.”
"Then, what are you thinking about now?" Fan Li asked directly.
At this time, Gao Zhen just opened the door and came in. Luo Qingzhi looked at him and said, "Let Luo Er be my husband."
Everyone present was slightly startled, but their emotions were different, some were happy, some were shocked, and some were sad.
Of course Gao Zhen was the happy one. He walked to Luo Qingzhi and said, "Well, I will work hard."
Luo Qingzhi shifted her gaze, no longer looking at Gao Zhen's affectionate eyes, and continued: "But everyone knows about Luo Er's current strength. Today is the thirteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month is the literary test, and the martial arts test is the first day of the twelfth lunar month.
Nine, we don’t have much time.”
Fan Li first trimmed his beard, and then sighed deeply, "Second Young Master has neglected his studies for too long. Even if he doesn't sleep, it will be difficult..."
Before Gao Zhen could explain anything, Luo Chen continued to pour cold water on him, "Let alone this martial arts test, it's hard to explain in just one sentence..."
Luo Qingzhi was calmer than anyone here. She said: "Let's put aside the literary test first and look at the martial arts test first. This martial arts test is a two-on-one battle. It's not about who crosses the line first.
If it leads to death, then all you need to do is to show off the attack."
Luo Qingzhi took out the scroll from the desk, handed it to Luo Chen, and said: "These are the martial arts methods of all the test takers. You go to Qin Shu to study them carefully. We can just use tricks. You can teach Luo Er how to "dismantle them at first sight".
trick"."
"Understood." Luo Chen said.
Fan Li asked: "What about the literary test?"
Before Luo Qingzhi spoke, Luo Chen couldn't help but say, "The person who proposed this question is Lord Baili, just steal it."
"Nonsense!" Fan Li sternly said, "How could you commit such a theft?"
Luo Qingzhi coughed and said, "Of course I won't do such a thing, sir, don't worry." After saying that, she winked at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen understood and said, "Yes, it was my subordinate who made a mistake."
Fan Li said: "Bai Lixi started serving as an official a few years earlier than me, but I also feel that I am no worse than him. Since A Luo has now made up his mind to let the second young master win the championship, I have my own way. The martial arts test is to expose the enemy at the first sight.
The essay test is just the right medicine. I will study his essay and predict the direction of his questions."
Luo Qingzhi smiled at Gao Zhen. Gao Zhen was stunned, and immediately saluted Fan Li and Luo Chen, saying sincerely: "Then, Erlang will thank you two first."
After agreeing on a good deal, Fan Li went ahead and sent someone to collect Baili Xi's documents.
Luo Chen and Gao Zhen stayed in the study. Luo Chen saw that Fan Li had gone away and asked quickly: "Master, are we really not going to steal?"
Luo Qingzhi said: "Sir, I said you can't steal."
Luo Chen was about to bow and leave, when Luo Qingzhi continued: "But, you can go talk."
Gao Zhen was obviously stunned. He didn't expect that Luo Qingzhi had such a naughty side.
When Bailixi was entertaining guests, the servant whispered in his ear: "My lord, your highness is here."
Baili Xi obviously raised the corner of his mouth, but when he looked at the guests in the hall, he felt a little worried. After some thought, he leaned into the servant's ear and said, "Tell her to hand over the greeting card and come in through the front door."
When Baili Xi's words came to Luo Qingzhi, she first asked: "Who is the visitor today?"
"Is he the young master of the Su family?"
After Luo Qingzhi heard the name, she instantly understood Baili Xi's purpose, "Tell my grandma that I suddenly have something to deal with, and I'll come back tomorrow."
"But, my lord said, if you don't go in today, you won't be able to come in the future." The boy said.
Luo Qingzhi had no choice but to submit the post obediently.
Baili Xi, who was in the main hall, looked at the young man walking towards him, stopped chatting and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Sir, Princess Anning is here to visit."
Baili said "Oh" sarcastically, then paused for a while and said, "Then please."
"yes."
Luo asked Zhi to go to the main hall and bowed.
"Master Baili, be well."
Baili Xi snorted coldly and said, "Sit down, Your Highness."
Luo Qingzhi sat in the first place on the right, facing a young man. She was dressed in gray-brown clothes, which seemed ordinary at first sight. But if you look closely, you can see that the stitching of the clothes is all gold thread, and the jade pendant around her waist is also transparent and can be seen in the light.
It's quite expensive.
Looking up, the young man was looking at her with a smile, nodding slightly as a salute. His appearance was not as stunning as Gao Zhen's, but he gave people a comfortable feeling. His skin was slightly dark, probably because he had been away from home all year round.
"Ayan, this is Princess An Ning. This is your first time meeting her, right?" Baili Xi said.
"Uncle, yes, this is my first time meeting Princess An Ning."
Su Yan stood up, saluted respectfully, and said, "Su Yan, I have met Princess An Ning."
Baili Xi said, "You are cousins, so there is no need to be so polite. Her nickname is Qingqing."
Luo Qingzhi twitched the corner of her mouth, "Master Baili, haven't you removed my mother-in-law a long time ago? Therefore, I am not from the Baili family. I should not recognize this cousin."
Baili Xi threw the cup, knowing the distance and position accurately, but it hit her right side without hurting her at all.
Luo Qingzhi stood up and saluted respectfully, "It seems that we can't continue talking, so Qingzhi will retire."
As soon as she walked out of the door, Luo Qingzhi walked towards the back door, avoiding all the guards, and came to the study.
Luo Qingzhi was still a little surprised not to see Bailihan in the study. In her impression, Bailihan should have been in the study except for going to court and eating.
She didn't have time to think too much, so she started rummaging around. They were basically some books and documents studied by Bai Lihan, but there was no information about the test questions. Just as she was about to leave, the door of the study room was opened.
Baili Xi coughed, and Luo Qingzhi changed her smile and stepped forward to greet her, as if she was coquettishly saying, "My grandma~"
Bailixi didn't answer and sat on the mat, "What? Come and steal the question."
Luo Qingzhi quickly poured tea and handed it over respectfully, "Come to apologize."
"Oh" Baili Xi took the tea, took a sip and said, "What are you apologizing for?"
Seeing Baili Xi drinking tea, he knew that he had calmed down half of his anger, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "Just now, I shouldn't make my grandpa angry on purpose."
Bailixi sighed and said: "... Qingqing, my grandma is getting old. I just want to see you find a good home. I can't go to the Jin family."
Luo Qingzhi spoke softly and said, "I know, grandma, I won't choose anyone from the Jin family...but I won't choose a son from the Su family either."
Baili Xi sighed again, "That year, Feng Zinan sent a letter telling me that you were afraid that you might not make it. Do you know how much my heart ached?"
"...I know."
Baili Xi touched Luo Qingzhi's face and said, "You look so much like your mother. I regret it very much. If I had known that letting your mother out would mean that we would be separated forever, I would have kept her at home."
I will never let her go out for the rest of my life..."
Luo Qingzhi held Baili Xi's hand back and said: "My dear, I know that this time you want me to marry an ordinary family and stay away from Jinling and the court..."
Baili Xi said sternly: "You know, you know, you also deliberately let the people of the Su family see your cruel side, and you deliberately did not leave a good impression."
Luo Qingzhi chuckled, "Then, isn't my grandma also caught in the trap?"
Baili Xi could only shake his head and continued: "Anyway, this time, I will tell you the truth, I just have a crush on Su Yan."
Luo Qingzhi asked tentatively, "My grandpa doesn't know how to answer the question, right?"
"Is this how you look at your grandson?"
Seeing that Baili Xi was a little angry, Luo Qingzhi immediately laughed and said: "Of course not, no."
Baili Xi said: "This young master of the Su family is really good. The whole family is not involved in the court affairs. They run wineries, cloth shops, grain stores, medicinal materials... and often travel around. Isn't this what you like most?"
freedom?"
Luo Qingzhi paused. What she liked most was to travel around the mountains and rivers without restraint. But these three words Luo Qingzhi destined her not to be like ordinary people. She thought, "My grandma has indeed found a good place for her."
.”
"My dear, it will soon become clear that we will seize the legitimate heir. Your Majesty, it is impossible for me to be let out, and this young master of the Jin family cannot win."
Baili Xi said: "Your nephew and I have served as officials for three dynasties, and we have not obtained this position of minister in vain. Your Majesty has issued an edict stating the rules for recruiting a son-in-law, so we must naturally follow the rules. As long as he passes the civil service
The final test and the martial arts test, it’s not up to you to decide who to choose.”
Luo Qingzhi couldn't help but smile, "So, my uncle didn't just come to scold me, he also asked me to choose him in the third trial."
"Qingqing, I really don't want you to follow your mother's path."
Luo Qingzhi lowered her head, looked at Bai Yujue, and whispered: "I don't follow anyone else's path, I only follow my own path."
She raised her head and looked at Baili Xi, and said with a smile: "Qingqing also has a son-in-law she wants to recruit and a path she wants to take. So, why don't I make a bet with my granddaughter? If my son wins the literary test,
My grandma promised me one thing, if I lose, I will marry the young master of the Su family according to your plan."
Bailixi's first reaction was that his granddaughter had someone he liked, so he quickly asked: "Who is your person? Bring him to me to see."
Luo Qingzhi stood up and smiled mischievously, "No, will my grandma agree?"
Baili Xi thought for a while, "Okay, let me see how much you have improved under Fan Li's guidance over the years."
Luo Qingzhi found the flaw in her words and deliberately said: "I'm not taking the written test, what can I think?"
Baili Xi said, "Although you have been taught by Fan Li since you were a child, I give you so many books every year, and you answer every test question very well."
Luo Qingzhi helped Baili Xi up and said, "Well, I'll settle it with you."