Due to his previous failure in the imperial examination and the various taxes levied by the court, his family could not even afford to eat, so Shen Wenren never went to the academy again and studied at home on his own.

This time the situation was different. With the change of dynasties, the court was bound to be short of manpower. For this special examination, Shen Wenren decided to move directly to the college. The special examination was scheduled for the end of September, and he still had three months to review his lessons.

Seeing that he was full of confidence, Zhao Tao happily helped him prepare some spare clothes to take away.

She knew she would not make the wrong choice. So what if Ye Ze was a general? Looking at the attitude of the previous emperor towards military generals, we can know that the emperor was afraid of military generals. Only civil officials could go far. Zhao Li would never be better than herself!

Ever since Zhao Tao had a miscarriage, the Zhao family had become extremely cold to her. Even her mother-in-law, who was usually the best to her, had lost her good face, and her cousins ​​always had a weird look on their faces when they saw her. Shen Wenren had never slept with her even once!

If Zhao Tao wants to continue staying in this family, she must learn to please her family. She has been suffering and humble in the Shen family for more than a year, and now she is finally getting through it.

Zhao Tao handed the packed bag to Shen Wenren, and said in a gentle and considerate manner: "Husband, I have packed everything for you, is there anything missing?"

"That's all. I'm leaving first." Without listening to her finish her words, Shen Wenren took the bag and put it on his back, then turned and walked out of the room.

He talked with his family for a long time in the yard before leaving, leaving Zhao Tao alone in the room, jumping with anger.

......

In early June, Ye Zhaomu, Xu Meng and their families finally arrived in the capital, and Ye Ze led all the officials out of the city to welcome them.

When they were almost at the city gate, Boss Ye, who was driving the car, saw a lot of people standing in front of him. He couldn't help but get nervous. "Why are there so many people standing outside the city gate? What are they doing?"

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Ye lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked towards the city gate. What she saw was the black and gold figure standing in the front, with his hands behind his back and his back straight. Although his face could not be seen clearly, he gave people an inexplicable sense of oppression as if he was dominating the world.

"It's my husband. My husband is here to pick us up." Zhao Li said happily in a low voice on the other side of the car curtain.

"It's him. It's different now that he's the emperor, haha..." Old Mrs. Ye showed a kind smile on her face. She knew that Ze Ge'er was the most promising one among her three sons!

Boss Ye also smiled foolishly, waved to Ye Ze who was standing proudly in front of him, and shouted loudly: "Third brother, third brother, I am the eldest brother..."

Ye Ze had already seen their team, and his tense expression relaxed a little. When he heard his eldest brother's voice, he also smiled and waved at him.

When they got closer, the convoy slowly stopped. Ye Ze came over and together with Boss Ye helped Old Lady Ye get off the carriage. Then Ye Ze helped his wife get off.

The people in the carriages behind also lifted the curtains and got out. Mu Heng and Zhao Youliang consciously went over to help their wives get down.

The rest of the people knelt down and saluted Ye Ze, which was what their families had taught them on the way.

"Your Highness..."

"We are all family, no need to be polite." Ye Ze waved his hand and formally introduced Old Lady Ye and Zhao Li, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, to all the officials, "This is the current Empress Dowager Ye Liu, and this is my Empress Zhao."

All the officials immediately knelt down and shouted: "Greetings to the Queen Mother, may the Queen live a thousand years and a thousand years; greetings to the Queen, may the Queen live a thousand years and a thousand years..."

Where had Old Lady Ye seen such a scene before? She nervously grabbed Zhao Li's hand and said, "Why are you kneeling down in front of me? Get up quickly."

"The Queen Mother asked you to stand up." Ye Ze said calmly.

"Thank you, Queen Mother..."

All the officials stood up and stood on both sides. Behind them was the sedan chair specially prepared for the empress dowager. After helping Old Lady Ye to sit on it, Ye Ze took Zhao Li's hand and sat on the dragon sedan chair in front.

The group entered the city in a mighty procession and headed straight for the imperial palace. The common people on the road stopped and knelt down, "Long live the emperor..."

Some brave ones secretly looked up at the two people chasing after Long, and whispered to the people beside them: "Look, that's the emperor, he looks so young! The one next to him must be the queen..."

"You're courting death! Lower your head!" The man next to him was almost frightened to death by him and didn't dare to raise his head to see what the current emperor looked like.

After entering the palace, Old Lady Ye and others were sent directly to Shoukang Palace to rest, while Zhao Li was sent to Fengyi Palace. A welcoming banquet will be held in the palace tomorrow, and all officials and their families in the capital will attend. The official enthronement will be made at that time.

After entering the palace, the Ye family members were completely opened their eyes. The long corridors of the palace were paved with mirror-like white marble slabs. The edges of the corridors were carved with exquisite patterns that looked lifelike. In the flower beds, exotic flowers competed for beauty... luxury was everywhere.

Nanny Tian supported Old Lady Ye and walked in front, while the others followed behind, chattering in low voices. This house was much bigger than the one they lived in in the border town.

Nanny Tian was the nanny sent by Ye Ze to serve Old Lady Ye.

When we arrived at Shoukang Palace, as soon as we entered the gate, a dozen palace maids in gorgeous palace costumes and seven or eight young eunuchs stood on both sides. When they saw someone coming in, they bowed and saluted, "Greetings to the Empress Dowager."

Old Lady Ye looked at Aunt Tian in confusion: "Who are they?"

Nanny Tian smiled and explained, "Empress Dowager, these are sent by the Emperor to serve you."

"Oh, my, look at them, they are as beautiful as flowers. Stand up quickly, stand up quickly. It must be tiring to squat like this." Old Lady Ye said, looking at the row of little palace maids.

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

"puff..."

Biyao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

How come this girl still doesn't know the rules? The Queen Mother just said a few words, what are you laughing at? Cuizhi, who was standing beside her, tugged at her sleeve in a reproachful manner.

Bi Yao also knew that she had been rude, and quickly knelt down to plead guilty: "Please punish me, Queen Mother."

Old Lady Ye frowned: "Why should I punish you?"

Bi Yao wrinkled her face, "I shouldn't laugh."

"Haha, I think you look very happy. From now on, you just stay by my side and talk to me when you have nothing to do." Old Mrs. Ye said with a smile.

"Really?" Bi Yao raised her head in surprise, "Thank you, Queen Mother. You are so kind!"

"Look at how sweet these little girls are. With them serving their mother, we can rest assured even if we live outside the palace in the future." Ye Qiulan said as she looked up and down at the little palace maids.

"That's right. Third brother is really thoughtful." Chen was excited. Her husband was the emperor's second brother, so he must be given an official position. When he leaves the palace and has his own yard to live in, she will also buy a few maids to serve her, so that she won't have to cook and feed the pigs herself!

Old Mrs. Ye felt comforted and felt that her youngest son was filial.

"Madam Tian, ​​please arrange a place for them to stay first. They are all exhausted from the journey, so let them have a good rest."

"Yes, Queen Mother, it has been arranged long ago." Nanny Tian replied, and then sent the young eunuchs to take Boss Ye and the others to their respective palaces to rest.

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