After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

"And by stepping on your copying of poetry to build his own reputation, by then, even if you have a thousand mouths, you won't be able to explain yourself."

Fang Ping:........

Yes, although His Majesty knew it, he obviously did not believe it.

I even asked myself privately many times what the fairyland was like.

Fang Ping thought about it and decided that he did need to clarify. He immediately smiled at Zhong Ning and said, "Thank you for your consideration..."

"You're welcome. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, you are on my side, so I naturally have to protect you more..."

Fang Ping moved his chair towards Zhong Ning, getting two inches closer to her. His gentle gaze seemed to drown her, and his voice lowered slightly, taking on a hint of magnetism.

"Then I wonder how I can repay you, Your Highness?"

Zhong Ning stretched out a jade finger and pushed him out, then said:

"Please read this article first. You are known as the Immortal Poet and have considerable fame among scholars. I'm afraid that once this matter is made public, it will be met with much criticism."

"So, I've added some considerations for the candidates to this interview..."

Zhong Ning then took out a few more articles from his space:

"These are the sample essays of previous years' top-ranking scholars that I have ordered to be collected. They will be published in the newspapers. You can say that you found them for the candidates and use them as a reference."

Fang Ping took the article and saw that the handwriting on the paper was neat and the article was well-reasoned. He immediately thanked him again:

"If these articles were published, they would at least provide a reference for those poor students. They normally wouldn't have access to such examination papers."

"It's all thanks to Her Royal Highness the Princess that she has taken action to enlighten these disadvantaged students. They are so lucky..."

"That's right. Although some officials have been purged and some have been demoted, there are still some vacancies in the court. We need to fill them with students from humble backgrounds to balance the power of the aristocratic families in the court!"

Zhong Ning did not hide his purpose at all.

She was indeed considering Fang Ping, but that didn't mean she wouldn't use this opportunity to provide some additional benefits to those poor students.

"Also, I would like to emphasize the examination room discipline, precautions before the exam, and possible accidents that may have occurred during the previous imperial examinations..."

"Only in this way can we shift the focus to the imperial examination, and everyone will just laugh it off as you copying poems..."

"Take it back and polish it yourself, and then publish it in the next issue of the weekly newspaper."

Fang Ping nodded, feeling a little nervous at the moment.

Besides, Zhong Ning temporarily adjusted the layout of the latest version of the weekly report.

He will need to be busy for a while to publish the "Dayong Weekly" on time in two days!

"You might get criticized for what you're doing... You need to be prepared..." Zhong Ning suddenly warned, then added, "It's possible that your position in the court will be affected..."

"If that's the case, Your Highness, would you be willing to give me a position as a musician in your mansion?" Fang Ping said shamelessly, moving closer.

The position of Hanlin in the court is dispensable.

Originally, Emperor Yong only treated him as a playmate during banquets and drinking, so it didn't matter whether he was there or not.

If he loses his position in the court, can he take advantage of the situation to enter the princess's mansion and help with some things!

He only recently found out that Zhong Ning is currently short of manpower, especially someone like him who has different perspectives and understands her feelings.

Besides, doesn’t he still hold the position of editor-in-chief of Dayong Weekly?

In addition, he also serves as the director of the drama club.

But he has handed this great work over to a drama troupe for full rehearsal and guidance.

He conducted a special training for the troupe for half a month, explained his demands, and changed the form of drama into opera.

In response to the demand for actors in the script, we also recruited several suitable roles, most of whom were people who had no money and wanted to make a living.

He went to see it several times. Although it was not smooth in the early stage, it is now gradually getting on the right track, so even if he lost his position as a court official, it is enough to support himself.

Besides, he knew Zhong Ning would not ignore him.

He had known this since she had chosen him the last time she was kidnapped.

Thinking of this, Fang Ping felt a softness in his heart.

At that time, he was really scared, afraid that Zhong Ning would choose someone else between him and this group of ancient people.

Fortunately, she chose herself.

"Aning... I want to know why you chose me at that time?" Fang Ping spoke softly, full of anticipation!

At least in his opinion, if a woman chooses him first at the critical moment of life and death, she must have him in her heart.

"You don't think that I chose you at that time because I was deeply in love with you, right?" Zhong Ning stared at him and spoke speechlessly.

Is not it?

Although Fang Ping did not say it explicitly, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.

Zhong Ning glanced at him speechlessly and said quietly, "Why did I choose you at that time? It's because, among all the hostages, you are the weakest..."

Fang Ping: ???

"Although Gu Mingzhe is the eldest son of Kyoto, he is not weak in martial arts and is not afraid of this scene at all."

"Shen Yan has returned from the battlefield, so naturally he won't be afraid."

"Zhou Ge is young, but he was poor when he was young, and he experienced the events of Nanfeng Pavilion. Since he entered the palace, I have specially ordered people to train him in martial arts, so he is not bad."

"Only you... are lazy and don't know any martial arts. Even the little internal energy you have was forced into you by me. Time is running out, so you don't have time to practice more!"

"In that situation, the other three endured it well, but you almost fainted. If I hadn't chosen you, I was afraid you would have died the next moment."

Zhong Ning's voice was calm, but it was like a basin of cold water, chilling Fang Ping's entire body.

"At that time, didn't you have a little thought that you chose me because you felt sorry for me, because you realized that you loved me deeply, and because you didn't want me to get hurt?"

Fang Ping raised his voice, staring into Zhong Ning's eyes, and asked involuntarily.

The corners of Zhong Ning's mouth twitched slightly.

What does it mean because I feel sorry for you?

What does it mean to find out that I love you deeply?

Zhong Ning was speechless and looked Fang Ping up and down.

He has a handsome appearance, a slender body, and is quite pleasing to the eye.

But compared with top handsome guys like Gu Mingzhe and Qi Yu, he is not even a little bit inferior. Even that monster Shen Yan has a handsome face that is so exquisite that she almost can't resist it.

Although you are good-looking, she is not blind.

It is impossible for me to refuse a luxurious meal and eat something as simple as yours.

Zhong Ning's gaze was too direct, as if to say, are you kidding?

I have so many handsome guys, why should I look for you?

Seeing her look, Fang Ping immediately stood up in anger, his eyes red as he shouted at Zhong Ning, "You've gone too far! I've put all my heart and soul into you, and you're the only one in my heart and eyes, yet you look at me like this!"

Zhong Ning:........