Who is the white moonlight these days? We are just following the plot

When she got closer, she found that there were words written on the kite.

"People cannot reach the bright moon when they climb it, but the moon travels with people."

The handwriting is vigorous and powerful, and it was written by Li Zhao himself.

It turned out that the so-called palace maids and eunuchs playing around was just an excuse Li Zhao made up.

Wen Yuan found it ridiculous. It was he who ordered the house arrest, and it was also he who sent the kite in a roundabout way.

This guy must be mentally ill.

In May of the fourth year of Zhaofeng, after the provincial examination, metropolitan examination and palace examination, the top scholar emerged.

After the results of the palace examination were announced, the new top scorer Xu Jinyi was appointed by the emperor as the Minister of Rites.

The next day, Li Zhao held a Qionglin Banquet for the new Jinshi in the palace's other courtyard. All Jinshi who passed the palace examination could bring their maids and servants to the banquet.

The solemn and dignified imperial palace has become more lively with the arrival of new young faces.

Li Zhao was probably very satisfied with Xu Jinyi, and he was very pleased. He announced in court that everyone who attended the banquet would receive a reward.

Everyone bowed to thank the Lord for his grace and took their seats.

Since Li Zhao ascended the throne, he has carried out drastic reforms and promoted various initiatives.

The most important one is that the imperial examination benefits the common people, and everyone can take the examination regardless of whether they are from aristocratic family or not.

Many officials in the current court come from the people. By listening more to their suggestions, those in power can better understand the people's hearts and thus gain the support of the people.

This year's top scorer Xu Jinyi is the beneficiary of this move.

The wine was delicious and had a long aftertaste. During the banquet, Li Zhao told Xu Jinyi that in addition to official positions and rewards, he could also make a request to the emperor.

Eunuch Zhou narrowed his eyes and said half-jokingly, "Minister Xu, even if you ask His Majesty to grant us a marriage, that's fine."

Xu Jinyi has not yet been engaged, so asking the emperor to grant him a good marriage at this time can make his career path smoother.

Everyone started laughing, and someone joked, "The number one scholar wants a wife!"

Xu Jinyi blushed and waved his hands embarrassedly.

The colleague sitting next to Xu Jinyi nudged him with his elbow and said, "Hurry up and ask His Majesty for this grace."

The emperor's words are golden. Only a fool would give up such a rare opportunity.

In fact, Xu Jinyi had already made a plan in mind without anyone reminding him. Even if the emperor didn't take the initiative to mention it, he would have the audacity to ask the emperor for mercy.

Xu Jinyi stood up and bowed to the emperor in the hall: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I do have a humble request."

"Minister Xu, please speak."

Xu Jinyi had long, slender eyebrows and clear eyes, a graceful figure, and a clear, pure voice. "When I was young, my hometown was hit by a flood, and my mother took me to the capital to escape. At that time, my mother contracted an epidemic and was seriously ill. A fairy sister in the capital saved my mother. She invited a doctor, paid for our room at the inn, and left ten taels of silver for me to buy medicine for my mother."

This story moved everyone present, and they all sighed that the young lady was kind-hearted and a good person.

"If it weren't for that sister, my mother would have died of the plague long ago, so I want to find her."

After hearing this, Li Zhao nodded with a sigh: "Minister Xu, do you know the name of that young lady? If she is not married yet, I can arrange a marriage for you."

"No, no, no." Xu Jinyi shook his head repeatedly: "I have no improper thoughts about the young lady. I just want to see her and thank her for saving my life. Back then, the young lady said that the palace jade wine was 180 yuan per cup. When I become rich, don't forget to treat her to a drink."

Xu Jinyi raised the wine glass on the desk and said, "This is a fine wine bestowed upon me by His Majesty. It cannot be exchanged for even 1800 taels, let alone 1800 taels. Now that I have tasted this fine wine, I would like to invite you, young lady, to have a drink with me."

"Eunuch Zhou, please give me a pot of wine." Li Zhao waved his hand, and soon a eunuch brought a jar of unopened wine.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift." Xu Jinyi was visibly happy. He took the jar of wine and took a sip. It smelled really good.

"Minister Xu, do you know the name of that young lady and where she comes from in the capital?"

Xu Jinyi is now twenty-two years old. The noble lady he met many years ago was a few years older than him and was probably married long ago.