Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 861

What made the staff anxious was another shocking news in the new newspaper.

This is the "Spring Breeze to the North Mountains and Rivers" essay contest jointly launched by the newly established Northern Propaganda Department and the Hanlin Academy. With the theme of loving the North Wing, it praises the beautiful mountains and rivers of the North Wing.

Recite poems and paint, no limit to genre.

The judges, led by great scholars such as Huang Wanqian, will select the top ten poems and the top ten paintings.

The reward for the top three is... service in the Northern Propaganda Department and the Hanlin Academy.

This! Isn't it equivalent to another imperial examination?

All the students who stayed in the capital were shocked!

Their poems, essays and paintings have a chance to be seen by great scholars like Huang Wanqian. If they are favored by the great men of the literary world, what else do they have to worry about in this life?

Li Changfeng became angrier as he listened, and he didn't know what he was thinking about, so he walked away quickly.

What did he think of? Of course, he thought of the recent plan... He also wanted to use the students' mouths to stir up trouble. But now the students' enthusiasm is all used in poetry and painting, so how can they care about other things?

In Lanyuan, Shi Anxia put away the newspaper and told Bei Hui, "Tell the people outside to be gentle and not disturb the young master's rest. He didn't sleep all night, so he needs to make up for it now."

Bei Hui responded, "Don't worry, Madam, it's all very easy. It's just..."

"What?" Shi Anxia raised her eyes and looked over. "Don't be so hesitant."

"But Dong Xi is here again, and she's even begging me to say a few good words for her, so that she can serve in the Lan Courtyard." Bei Hui hid her disgust, "Should I punish this traitorous person?"

Shi Anxia smiled gently, "No need to dirty your hands. Letting people despair little by little and see the reality is more painful than skinning her alive. Besides, she always thinks that others are stupid and she is the only smart one. Let's see how she is too smart and gets fooled by her own cleverness."

Bei Hui sighed and went to the side door to meet Dong Xi. "You can go back. The young master and his wife are busy. I have delivered your message. Go back and wait for news."

Dongxi's eyes suddenly sparkled, and she reached out to hold Beihui's hand, "Thank you, Sister Beihui."

Bei Hui withdrew her hand distantly and lowered her brows. "I still have work to do, so I'll go in." Then she stepped over the threshold.

This is the side door of the young master's residence. It has the same high door with gold edges and vermilion lacquer, and is neatly inlaid with copper nails. The copper lion-head door knocker shows wealth.

When Beiyi was founded, the Zhumen were still restricted by levels, and not all gates could be used. Later, as the country became stronger and the emperor became more enlightened, the restrictions were gradually relaxed.

However, vermilion lacquer was expensive and ordinary people could not afford it. Therefore, it became a symbol of wealth and nobility.

Dongxi stood under the red door, looking up at the imposing nobleness, his eyes turned red.

She originally begged her aunt to ask the young master's wife to allow her to serve in the mansion.

Who would have thought that her aunt, who was short-sighted, actually said that since the young master's wife kept her in the Marquis's mansion, there must be a reason for her to stay. As long as she works hard and doesn't pick and choose, there will always be a day for her to be successful.

Tsk, listen to what this is saying?

Opportunities are always something you have to fight for.

Dong Xi left in disappointment, and went to the place where he had agreed to meet Master Li and waited for a cup of tea. However, no one showed up, so he had to return to the Marquis' Mansion.

She asked for leave from the housekeeper today, saying that she had something to do when she went out to visit the young master's wife.

When the housekeeper heard this, she let her go. Seeing her come back, she immediately assigned her work, "Hurry up, you've already wasted the whole morning."

Dong Xi was furious, thinking that if he entered Li's house in the future, he would definitely teach these slaves a lesson.

Everyone flatters the powerful and bullies the weak! Earlier, when they saw her serving in Xia Shiyuan, who would not greet her with a smile? Now, everyone can sneer at her.

She was washing clothes for all the servants in the mansion, and when she looked up at the sky, she found that the sun was shining brightly.

Alas, I don’t know when it will end.

As Dongxi thought about it, tears fell into the wooden basin and merged with the water.

She had her period today and her waist and back ached. In the past, when she worked in the courtyard in the summer, people would rush to do it and tell her to rest and recuperate. They said she should be careful these days and use less cold water to prevent the root of the disease.

Now... the housekeeper looked fierce, "Stop dawdling. Are you planning to wait until dark to wash these clothes? There's still a pile here!"

Dongxi wanted to quit.

But she couldn't do it anymore...what else could she do? Thinking of her previous experience in the previous master's house, she decided to do it.

Today is the last day of the martial arts competition. People have gradually taken their seats in the stands.

Some were showing off, holding the latest newspaper in their hands.