PDLP Chapter 140: It’s Good to Be an Official in a Foreign Post
Chapter 140: It’s Good to Be an Official in a Foreign Post
Qiao Xiaoxi was puzzled: "Why didn't the emperor appoint a crown prince earlier? Why didn't he wait until the prince was over 30 years old before considering it?"
Dean Xie sighed. Although he was in a high position, he had become a widower. The royal family had lost its love for him!
The emperor trusts no one but himself.
If he were to be crowned too early, he would be afraid that the crown prince would become powerful enough and force his way into the palace to seize the throne.
It's too late to establish it. The princes are already strong enough. In order to fight for this position, they will fight with their brothers first, not with me first.
"Why don't you pinch me?"
"We have to keep the old emperor and issue an imperial edict to make it legitimate!" Dean Xie laughed, "No matter who succeeds to the throne, the imperial edict is indispensable."
Qiao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "Wouldn't it be better to go directly to the emperor and ask him to issue an imperial decree?"
Dean Xie said cheerfully: "If you don't beat the other brother to the ground and take the throne of the crown prince, there will be an accidental death."
Oh my god! The emperor found several wives, gave birth to a bunch of sons, and then they killed each other!
Thinking of the tall, rich and handsome Prince Xian and the cool and handsome Prince Jing, these two brothers are going to fight to the death?
Oh my god! Why give birth to a royal family? It's really better to be Xuanfeng, your sister.
Thinking of Qin Ziming, whose peach blossom eyes were always smiling, such a man of the breeze and moonlight was no match for Zhao Bingkuai!
These people who once fought together against the Japanese devils are now fighting each other.
How weird!
Now that Li Tianyou has achieved fame and honor, we should quickly ask the old emperor to let us go out of the capital to serve as an official, and not bring disaster upon ourselves in this troubled place.
It’s not easy to get into the top positions!
Look, it’s time to take the exam.
Dean Xie personally packed exam supplies for the ten students and explained what to pay attention to during the exam.
Arrange someone to see you off.
Qiao Xiaoxi was so excited that she couldn't sleep well that night and got up early the next day.
Watching the children get on the carriage, Li Tianyou turned around and looked at Qiao Xiaoxi.
Qiao Xiaoxi walked over with a smile and hugged the tall Li Tianyou: "My dear son, when he got to the examination room, he got all the answers right, and even guessed the answers he didn't know right."
Li Tianyou was happy: "Mother, I think everything you said was right!"
Qiao Xiaoxi let go of Li Tianyou and looked at Xie Yuxin beside him: "Hug Brother Tianyou, give him strength and give yourself peace of mind."
Li Tianyou naturally and proactively extended his arm to Xie Yuxin.
The two young men hugged each other.
Encouraged, Mrs. Xie also hugged Xie Wenchang.
Looking at Zhang Ziyan’s lost expression.
Qiao Xiaoxi stretched out her arms and hugged Zhang Ziyan: "Ziyan, with this hug from my sister, you will definitely win the first prize."
"Yes! The three of us will continue to occupy the top three." Zhang Ziyan raised his fist to show his determination.
Ten people got into the carriage.
Qiao Xiaoxi followed Xie Yuxin and got on a carriage.
Li Yanming followed Dean Xie and got on a carriage.
The servants followed the carriage.
Arrived at the Spring Examination Hall.
Just like modern examination halls, there was a crowd of people in front of the examination hall. The examinees were dressed in plain clothes, and the expressions on their faces showed their longing and expectations for the future.
Some candidates looked nervous and recited classic chapters silently; some candidates were full of confidence and shared their preparation experiences with people around them.
What is different from the modern college entrance examination is the age.
Some are gray-haired, some are middle-aged, and some are young!
No matter how old they are, they all have the same dream - to pass the imperial examination and change their own destiny.
In the square in front of the examination hall, flags were flying and drums were beating to cheer on the candidates.
The eyes of parents who sent their children to take the exam were full of expectation and worry.
Like them, Qiao Xiaoxi prayed that Li Tianyou would be able to pass the imperial examination, bring honor to the family, and repair He Lihua's tomb.
The examiners had serious faces, holding the rosters and carefully checking the candidates' information.
Qiao Xiaoxi held Xie Yuxin's hand until they saw that all ten students of the academy had passed the examination and walked into the gate of the examination room.
A few people got on the carriage and returned to Xie's house.
After waiting anxiously for nine days, Qiao Xiaoxi and Xie Yuxin, Li Yanming and Dean Xie.
Several people took the carriage and servants to pick up the children.
At this time before the exam, it is just like the end of the college entrance examination.
The exam is over. No matter what the result is, finishing it is a victory.
Both parents and candidates looked relieved.
Among the bustling crowd of candidates, ten students from the academy finally gathered.
Several people had bright smiles on their faces.
Dean Xie stroked his beard and smiled: "The kids are acting like this, so they should be doing well."
Yes! At least after nine days in the cubicle, I didn’t become stupid.
Dean Xie smiled and said, "Everyone, get on the carriage and go home for a feast. I have prepared delicious food for you."
Li Tianyou leaned against the petite Qiao Xiaoxi like a child: "Mom, everything you can do is right, no need to lie!"
Qiao Xiaoxi was delighted. She stood on tiptoe and stretched out her hand to pinch Li Tianyou's jade-smooth face: "My dear son, this is the rhythm of winning the top prize in the imperial examination!"
Dean Xie smiled and said, "Now that he's the top scorer, let's set a date for Tianyou and Xinxin to get married."
Qiao Xiaoxi clapped her hands and laughed, "Great, great. There are three joys in life, and Li Tianyou has two of them: passing the imperial examination and having a wedding night."
Li Tianyou and Xie Yuxin blushed at the same time and smiled secretly at each other.
Qiao Xiaoxi glanced at the two people's expressions and felt happy.
This is what love looks like!