Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

In Taiqian Palace.

Ye Chen looked at Su Mengjiao and suddenly said, "Queen Dowager, I will be leaving the palace later. I need to see the impact of this imperial examination."

"I also want to see if Yang Dechang has really stopped his tricks and is no longer using them."

"I don't want to experience the last incident of the Confucian scholar self-immolating and throwing dog blood and feces and urine."

"I cannot prevent the assassins, but I will not allow those with ulterior motives to incite the Confucian scholars at will."

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty, I agree."

Ye Chen then walked out of the Taiqian Palace and returned to the Yangxin Palace in the emperor's ceremonial procession.

After entering the Yangxin Palace, Ye Chen saw Yun Fuyao who had changed her clothes.

At this moment, Yun Fuyao was wearing a light pink brocade dress, and her scholarly temperament was like the spring breeze, gentle and warm.

When she saw Ye Chen, she immediately stepped forward and saluted.

However, she walked a little unsteadily, which made Ye Chen feel pity for her but also a sense of pride in his heart.

After all, this was his masterpiece last night.

Then, Ye Chen walked to Yun Fuyao with a gentle tone.

"Fuyao, I have to leave the palace for a while. You should rest well in the palace. The printing of the imperial examination papers will be entirely in your charge."

Hearing this, Yun Fuyao frowned slightly, a look of worry appearing on his face.

"Your Majesty, it is too dangerous for you to leave the palace. Please pay attention to your health."

Hearing this, Ye Chen smiled slightly and gently held Yun Fuyao's hand.

"Don't worry, Fuyao. I know what I'm doing. Just focus on printing the exam papers. When I come back, I'll definitely give you a proper status."

Hearing this, Yun Fuyao also knew that as the emperor, Ye Chen had responsibilities that he must bear.

She nodded slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty, then you should go early and return early."

Ye Chen nodded slightly.

Then he asked Cheng'en to change him into ordinary people's clothes.

After he walked out of the Yangxin Palace and waited at the palace gate for a while, Shen Qiu slowly came over leading the carriage.

At this moment, Shen Qiu was wearing a black men's suit, and his cool temperament was like ice and snow in winter.

She has an extremely beautiful appearance, but her cold eyes make people afraid to approach her easily.

"Your Majesty, the carriage is ready."

Shen Qiu's voice was crisp and cold, like a clear spring in the mountains.

Ye Chen nodded and got on the carriage.

"Qiu'er, let's go."

"According to the order."

The carriage moved forward slowly, and Ye Chen sat in the carriage, thinking for a moment.

"Qiu'er, where do those scholars and literati like to stay the most? I'm asking about the scholars among the children of aristocratic families."

Last time, those Confucian scholars from aristocratic families were just making a fuss and playing with self-immolation, and this was only because Ye Chen relied on the examination system to select two military generals.

But this time, Ye Chen wanted to select civil officials and place children from poor families in the court, which really infringed on the interests of these children from literary families.

It would be abnormal for these people not to do something big.

Shen Qiu thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that in certain taverns in the capital, the children of aristocratic families often gather."

Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded.

"Then let the people from the Supervisory Department go over and take a look. Once they're sure there are a lot of children from noble families present, I'll go over there."

"promise!"

The Inspectorate is very efficient.

A place called Wenchuanxuan was soon sent here by the Supervisory Department.

The carriage then drove towards Wenchuanxuan.

On the street where Wenchuanxuan is located, there are many wine shops and it is very bustling.

There were people coming and going, and the traffic was very busy. This scene was no worse than those brothels Ye Chen had seen before.

The carriage stopped in front of a tavern.

Ye Chen got off the carriage and looked up. He saw the tavern with carved beams and painted buildings, towering tall buildings, and auspicious dragons and phoenixes.

It looks very wealthy at first glance.

But on the plaque, the three big characters "Wenchuanxuan" were written in a flamboyant style.

The handwriting is much better than Ye Chen's own.

Ye Chen strode into the tavern, and Shen Qiu took out a veil and put it on her face before following Ye Chen in.

After being out with Ye Chen for a long time, you will always encounter some ignorant people. Shen Qiu did this because he didn't want to get into trouble for no reason.

A strong smell of wine and noise hit me in the face.

Inside the tavern, the first-floor hall was filled with tables and chairs, and was full of guests.

Some of them were drinking and chatting, while others were reciting poems and composing couplets.

There are also many bonsais around, with green bamboos and ancient pines planted, and the arrangement is quite elegant.

Ye Chen and Shen Qiu found a corner to sit down and quietly observed the situation around them.

At this time, a guy came over.

"Sir, what would you like to order?"

Ye Chen waved his hand and said, "Just order whatever you want."

The waiter responded and quickly brought some food and drinks.

Ye Chen ate his food and wine while observing the other guests in the tavern.

He soon discovered that most of these young men from wealthy families were dressed in gorgeous clothes, the dishes in front of them were all delicacies and fine wines, and they were accompanied by servants.

He sneered in his heart, these children from aristocratic families are really rich and prosperous.

If I didn’t know Dayu’s true situation.

When Ye Chen saw this scene, he thought the world had entered a prosperous era.

As people drank and exchanged cups, the restaurant was always bustling with people coming in constantly.

In addition to eating, the waiters here can also go to brothels to invite girls.

There are also private rooms on the second floor, and these private rooms are separated by corridors, which seem to be soundproof.

Ye Chen listened and watched silently while tasting wine and eating food.

He waited for several hours, until it was almost noon.

A young man from an aristocratic family suddenly stood up, smashed his wine glass, and yelled as if he was drunk: "Damn it, I just heard from my family elders that the emperor is going to implement the imperial examination system and recruit those children from poor families into the court!

This is absolutely ridiculous! How can children from poor families be compared with children from our wealthy families? How can he, they, be qualified to serve as officials in the court?

"Brother Chen said it well!"

"Damn it, a bunch of peasants! How dare you snatch the official position that my ancestors fought so hard for!"

Other children from aristocratic families echoed this.

For a time, the tavern was filled with criticism of the imperial examination system.

Ye Chen snorted in his heart after hearing these words.

He waited for a while and found that although these children from aristocratic families were very dissatisfied, most of them just cursed a few words and few of them went to the private room to conspire.

On the contrary, there are many men who carry girls to the private room to listen to music.

"A bunch of good-for-nothings!"

Ye Chen was disdainful in his heart. When he was about to get up and leave, he suddenly saw a man dressed like a servant suddenly appear. This man ran directly to the second floor.

But this man was not holding a girl, nor was there a young man in gorgeous clothes beside him.

"Ok?"

Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, feeling something was unusual, and looked at Shen Qiu.

"Send someone up to listen."

"promise!"