Lian Lizhi

In late October, the Jinke Examination officially began and lasted for four days.They are poetry and fu, law, defense, and current affairs. The most outstanding examiners of the younger generation are in charge of the exams, and there are veteran officials like Zheng Shaoqing to assist them. The test questions in this exam can be said to be very innovative.

Before the rankings were released in November, Peng Huaiyu stood beside Man Chen with his head bowed. At that time, Man Chen was reading through several candidates' answer sheets presented by Peng Huaiyu. One of the articles was very interesting. It was about Man Chen's mission a year ago. Ximu facilitated the intermarriage, trade and truce between the two countries.

The article is not as gorgeous as other articles, but it is extremely thorough in analysis. Although it is simple and unpretentious, it is extremely brilliant among the articles!

Man Chen glanced at the candidate's name, "Heng Qiutong?"

Peng Huaiyu nodded and said, "I also feel that this candidate is the most outstanding among the candidates in this year. In this life, his literary talent is average, but he has unique insights into current affairs, law, and defense, and stands out from the candidates!"

Man Chen read the dossier to the end before saying, "This Heng Qiutong is interesting. What's the background?"

Peng Huaiyu replied, "There is no background. The Heng family in Xiru is a big family in the local area. They have been in business for generations. Since the opening of the Ximu business road, the Heng family has become one of the top five business houses in Kangle!"

"Has Your Majesty ever seen it?"

Peng Huaiyu replied, "No."

After a pause, Peng Huaiyu said again. "What's more, His Majesty has not heard about political affairs for a long time, and in the end, it is up to the empress to make up her mind!"

Man Chen casually picked up the teacup at hand and took a sip, "Your majesty still has to preside over the exam, and you should go there no matter your majesty can't pass it!"

Peng Huaiyu nodded and said, "Yes, what does the empress mean, that she wants him to enter the top three?"

Man Chen lowered his head and lightly brushed the blood-red Panlong ring on his hand, and said after a while, "Let's nominate him first, and after the palace examination, take him into the palace. I want to meet this person first!"

Peng Huaiyu said, "Yes, I will arrange it immediately!"

Man Chen looked up at him and said, "Do you have other things?"

Peng Huaiyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Since your majesty came back from the palace with your empress, you have never intervened in the government affairs. After a long time, I am afraid that the rumors will be bad for your empress!"

Staring eyes turned slightly, Man Chen said, "What did you hear?"

Peng Huaiyu hesitated, "Some people say that the empress is the reincarnation of a monster, Lord Cholera!"

"The reincarnation of the evildoer?" Man Chen smiled coldly, "Do you know who spread the word first?"

Peng Huaiyu replied, "Zhu Yuqing is the only one who still disagrees with the empress in court!"

Man Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Not necessarily, what would Taiwei Shao say?"

Peng Huaiyu was surprised, "Your Majesty suspects that it is Taiwei Shao?"

Man Chen said, "Zhu Yuqing has a deep grudge with me because of his sister Zhu's relationship, but he is upright... To be clear, he is a bit dull, and may not have these thoughts. On the contrary, Taiwei Shao is not good because of Mo Yang's relationship. Don't obey me, but it's not a day or two before his father and daughter want to return to Mo Yang's custody!"

Peng Huaiyu said, "Shao Taiwei didn't say anything about the empress, but he and several ministers jointly signed a letter to hope that His Majesty will resume the administration of the court as soon as possible!"

Man Chen nodded and said, "Okay, I know what's in my mind. Go down and make arrangements!"

Peng Huaiyu held the arm and said, "Yes, I will leave!"

After Peng Huaiyu left, Li Fu came out from behind Man Chen and said, "It is true as what your mother said, Taiwei Shao has been visiting the palace frequently these days, and every time he enters Mrs. Rong's palace, it seems that he is plotting to reprimand the servants!"

Man Chen said coldly, "People are always so greedy and ignorant, you go and prepare. Let's put on a play and see if he dies or I die!"

Li Fu said, "My lord's sage, it's definitely a plan!"

A generation of emperors in the resplendent and resplendent Qing'an Palace were decadently holding wine jugs and drinking heavily. How many days has it been since that day?He can't remember clearly, the tears of the person who stubbornly cleared his tears in Xianglv Palace that day are no longer shaking in front of his eyes all the time.

He cried and said, how can you ask me to forgive you?How do you tell me to forget that he is with you?

Yes, not to mention the clear person, even he himself is hard to forget.Maybe even Man Chen didn't know that since Kang Chenfeng's death, as soon as he closed his eyes, he could see Kang Chenfeng, who was still a child, chasing after him and calling him the emperor's brother.The little man looked up at him and smiled honestly. When Feng'er grows up, he will become the general of the imperial brother.We are two brothers, one article and one martial arts are unparalleled in the world!

We two brothers...

When Kang Chenfeng became an adult, he was still standing in front of him in the red dress he usually wears. He looked at him sadly and asked him over and over again, Brother Huang, since when did we start to change? ...?

After Kang Chenfeng's death, he shed tears in front of people several times, not just acting.He regretted it, in fact, he regretted it a long time ago!It's just that at that time he was confused by jealousy, he thought that as long as Kang Chenfeng died, everything would be fine.However, in the end he had nothing left, no brother who swore allegiance to him to the death, not even the qualification to keep the one he loves.He only hoped that the alcohol would numb his nerves, and that thinking about nothing would make him feel less miserable.Thinking about nothing, doing nothing... This is what he deserves!

The closed gate of Qing'an Hall was slowly pushed open, and the air that hadn't circulated for a long time became more fresh.

Kang Chensong slowly raised his head, the dazzling light came in from the open door, he had to squint his eyes to barely see the outline of the person!

The visitor walked up to him slowly and lowered his head to stare at him, his eyes as clear as water were full of sorrow and pity.

"Is this how you punish yourself?" the visitor asked him.

Kang Chensong stood up with some difficulty, but his lips moved slightly but he didn't make a sound.However, the passerby saw clearly the movement of his lips, he was calling——Man'er.

But when the words came to his lips, he still didn't make a sound, he didn't even have the courage to call him.How could a generation of emperors be so humble that they didn't even have the courage to call out the name of their beloved one!

Man Chen couldn't bear to see him at first, but said in his mouth, "Tomorrow's palace exam, my concubine hopes that His Majesty can attend!"

Kang Chensong's eyes rested on him almost greedily, but he didn't even have the courage to take a step forward.He tried his best to get him, he used all means to get him, he hurt him time and time again in the name of love... Looking back, what he did was so despicable, how could he still behave at this time? Dare to step over the thunder pool.

"Okay!" He never knew how to refuse his request.Well, this is his only answer!

Man Chen avoided his gaze and looked down at the mess in the room, and finally said silently, "Drink less wine!"

Does he still care about himself?After he hurt him so much, he still cared about him...

Kang Chensong almost shed tears because of this sentence, he suppressed the choking, and replied, "Okay!"

There was a moment of silence in Qing'an Palace, Man Chen thought that she would steal her body, "There are still many things that I need to review, so I will leave first!"

The third day of November was the day of the palace examination.Sitting on the throne in the main hall in the dusty phoenix crown and robe, sitting on the golden chair beside him was Kang Chensong who had not heard about government affairs for many days.

It is still difficult to conceal his sickness and haggardness under the fine clothes. It seems that the emperor's serious illness is not a lie.

Even with a sickly face, Kang Chensong's majesty has not diminished.

Peng Huaiyu did have some vision, and Heng Qiutong was the one who attracted the most attention in the palace examination.Responding to the questions raised by Kang Chensong calmly, with a certain degree of relaxation, all the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty could not help but sigh that his outstanding talent must be able to do something.

In the end, Kang Chensong hand-picked him as the champion and awarded Zhang Wen the honor.Jinke champion Heng Qiutong's outstanding talent was talked about by everyone for a while, and he was even called Peng Huaiyu's second. He is an extremely rare young talent.

At this time, the two people who were talked about by the world were invited to sit in the pavilion by the lakeside of the Imperial Palace. The lakeside in early autumn was a bit chilly, and the pavilion was surrounded by gauze curtains to block the cold wind from entering.

I don't know how long I waited, but when the fragrance of tea in my hand gradually cooled down, I saw a man in a dark green palace dress surrounded by a group of palace people from far to near.

Peng Huaiyu and Heng Qiutong, the champion of the new division, hurriedly got up and said politely, "I have seen the empress!"

After Man Chen signaled the palace people in the pavilion to retreat, he smiled gently, "My lords don't need to be formal, my palace is late because of government affairs, I hope your lords don't take offense!"

Peng Huaiyu is naturally handsome and talented, but Heng Qiutong, the top scholar in the new department, does not lose his sharpness at all. He is dressed in white and white robes with a handsome demeanor, showing the unique elegance of a scholar.

Peng Huaiyu said, "The empress is serious!"

Heng Qiutong continued, "Your Majesty manages a lot of things every day. Compared with Your Majesty, we are really ashamed!"

Man Chen smiled slightly, sat on the padded jade bench and said, "Qiutong is no less arrogant than self-indulgent, your performance from the written test to yesterday's palace test is very good!"

Heng Qiutong lowered his head and said, "If it wasn't for your empress' suggestion, I might not be able to respond as calmly as yesterday."

Man Chen said, "Last time, I just gave you some suggestions casually. Your current achievements are due to your own hard work. If you are really worthless, I may not promote you!"

Seeing that Man Chen said so, Heng Qiutong couldn't evade it, so he could only say, "Yes, the imperial concubine must keep it in mind!"

After a short pause, Man Chen said again, "Huaiyu is the chief examiner in this world, and now you can be regarded as his student. You are all the leaders of the younger generation, and you will also be the pillars of the happy dynasty in the future. As long as you don't mess with others If you want to talk about it, you can get closer on weekdays."

Peng Huaiyu and Heng Qiutong looked at each other, they both agreed.

Man Chen smiled slightly, picked up the teacup and was about to drink tea, but his figure shook slightly, and the delicate cloisonné teacup fell to the ground.

Both Peng Huaiyu and Heng Qiutong said in surprise, "What's wrong with your mother?"

Man Chen supported his forehead and said, "It's okay, it's just a sudden severe headache!"

Peng Huaiyu said, "Your Majesty is too tired during this time, you should take a good rest!"

Man Chen shook his head and said, "The Empress Dowager is old, and His Majesty is in poor health and it is difficult to manage the government affairs. If even the palace is down, who will manage the affairs of the harem and the court!"

Heng Qiutong said, "I just wish I could share my worries for your empress!"

Man Chen smiled and said, "It is enough for you to have this kind of heart. After all, you are still young, and you should learn more and watch more. The days when you can support this happy dynasty are still to come!"

Peng Huaiyu and Heng Qiutong replied, "Yes!"

Man Chen smiled with satisfaction, "It's getting colder every day in autumn, and the two adults have been blowing the cool breeze here for a long time, let's go after drinking a bowl of ginger soup!"

The two said, "Thank you, Madam, for your kindness!"