Chapter 221 Ask the Queen if she is worried about Li Xingyue! !

When Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang heard these people talking to them, they were both stunned. Su Changan stood up and tried to clarify.

But that's not even talking yet.

One of the people at the same table stood up, bowed slightly towards Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhang, one glance at these two classmates shows that they are confident about passing the imperial examination. Otherwise, how could they be so affectionate and sweet in front of the entrance of the Imperial Academy?"

Hearing this, Su Changan was stunned again. What was this person talking about?

Xia Fengxiang on the side couldn't help but smile, and for the first time he turned his head to look at these students.

After hearing what the man who stood up said, someone immediately said, "Brother Guo is absolutely right."

After that, he looked at Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang and bowed, saying, "I see that you two have extraordinary temperaments and good manners. I think you are from prominent families. This year, His Majesty has granted so many favors for the imperial examination. With your looks, you two will surely pass the exam this year. I am Wu Fan from Pingzhou, this is Zhang Yiran from Tongcheng, and this is Guo Kaizhong from Wanning."

After the introduction, Zhang Yiran and Guo Kaizhong immediately bowed slightly to Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang.

Su Changan had no choice but to let these two people use him and Xia Fengxiang as students for the imperial examination.

But before she could speak, Xia Fengxiang glanced at Su Changan, then looked at the others and said, "My name is Xia Qingge, and my husband's name is Su Anran."

Upon hearing this, Wu Fan immediately said, "I saw you two were so loving and affectionate before, which made others envious. However, I didn't expect you two to be married. We were wrong."

Having said that, Wu Fan bowed again.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yiran smiled and said, "When the harp and zither are in the palace, everything is peaceful and harmonious. The relationship between Brother Su and Miss Xia really makes us feel envious. Moreover, the two of you are so confident. If both of you pass the imperial examination, it will be another good story. And I see that Brother Su is very handsome and talented, so I'm afraid he is very talented in writing."

Hearing this, Su Changan felt helpless towards these people.

But Su Changan didn't say anything, Xia Fengxiang smiled and said: "He is not good enough. Compared with you, my husband is not very talented and has little knowledge. His poems and articles are all messed up. Moreover, he is ignorant and has no skills. He has been learning the story books written by the queen, but his works are so ugly. This man now..."

When he said this, Xia Fengxiang looked at Zhang Yiran in confusion.

Zhang Yiran was somewhat helpless, but still said, "Zhang Yiran."

Xia Fengxiang nodded: "When this brother Zhang started to speak, you can see that he didn't dare to say much, for fear of revealing that he was not well-educated and making fun of you. Besides, this person is no good."

When saying the last three words "No", Xia Fengxiang turned his head to look at Su Changan, it was obvious that he said it on purpose!

Su Changan naturally heard it immediately, and after coughing softly, he said, "Great. You're saying I can't do it, right? ! !

Okay, okay, tonight I’ll let you know if I can be your husband or not!!

Su Changan thought so in his heart.

But only Su Changan could understand this.

Zhang Yiran and the others just smiled helplessly.

Zhang Yiran didn't care that Miss Xia Qingge forgot her name.

There is something that many people in the capital of Daxia agree on, and that is "identifying people by their clothes".

That is to say, judging a person's background by looking at his clothes.

Although Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang were wearing ordinary clothes prepared by the Palace Clothing Bureau, ordinary clothes in the palace were not very popular.

Can it be ordinary?

Xiajin is the silk fabric used by the rich in Daxia. There are several very precious materials in Xiajin. For example, what Su Changan and his friends are wearing is called Yuxiujin, which means that this silk is as soft and gentle as warm jade when worn against the skin, hence the name.

It is top-grade summer brocade, worn only by high-ranking officials and nobles.

So in fact, Zhang Yiran and others had already seen it, which is why they were speaking politely to Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang.

However, after listening to Xia Fengxiang's words, Zhang Yiran and others looked at Su Changan's helpless expression, and the three of them looked at each other.

I really don’t know what to say.

Because in their opinion, what Mrs. Su said was obviously humble, but it felt more like a show of affection.

Your husband is so useless, and you still smile and talk like this, with him in your eyes only?

You two were showing your affection before because it was just you two, but now you are talking to us, and it seems a little wrong for you to suddenly show your affection!

All three of them are single, and when they heard this, they felt speechless and a little envious.

But I didn't dare say anything more and could only smile.

But at this time.

"I won! I won!! Thirty on the B list, I won!! Haaah. Hahahaha!"

"I got in, too. Sixty-nine. Sixty-nine!! Holy grace, Holy grace is so great!"

"Seventy-two, seventy-two! Mother! I passed, I am a Jinshi, I am a Jinshi!"

…

At this moment, there were sudden bursts of laughter and cheers from the crowd.

Su Changan and others looked over and saw that the B list had already been spread out. Many students were standing in front of it, either cheering and laughing, or staring at the long table with anxious eyes, or looking dejected, rushing towards the A list with the last glimmer of hope.

In short,

However, when the Class B list was released, there were already all kinds of emotions, some were crying, some were laughing, and all kinds of emotions were reflected in the human world.

Seeing this scene, Wu Fan shook his head with emotion: "Hey, it's just a B-level ranking, why be so excited."

Guo Kaizhong said with a smile: "Those who pass the A list can participate in the palace examination, but some people know that they can't make it to the A list, so they will naturally be excited to be on the B list. But not everyone is as talented as Brother Wu to be on the A list."

Hearing this, Wu Fan smiled and shook his head: "Not as good as Brother Guo, not as good as Brother Guo."

Su Changan looked at these two people, as well as Zhang Yiran who was smiling. These three people looked like they would definitely be on the top list.

In fact, Su Changan wants to ask who gave you three such confidence that you don’t even think highly of the B list, and you are sure that you can make it to the A list.

but

After saying this, Wu Fan looked at the carriages outside the crowd and said in a low voice, "However, only after being on the top list will you be noticed by those big shots who come to find a son-in-law. And look, Miss Li is here."

Hearing this, Zhang Yiran and Guo Kaizhong looked over immediately.

Then I saw Li Xingyue sticking her head out from a carriage and looking at the students curiously.

When they saw Li Xingyue, the three of them were filled with relief.

Although Li Jiulang has been somewhat influenced by that evil woman Li Nishang, after so many days, everyone has discovered that Li Jiulang, the Prime Minister who is now temporarily serving as the Minister of Revenue, has no signs of decline at all. Instead, he is in his prime and has already gotten rid of the influence of Li Nishang.

Moreover, Li Jiulang's daughter, Li Xingyue, is now of marriageable age, but has not yet proposed to anyone, which naturally gives many talented men some ideas.

Especially now that I see Li Xingyue here.

How could these three not be excited!

Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang also saw Li Xingyue, but

What made Su Changan curious was that Xingyue was looking for a lover, he had never heard of this. And before, this girl also said that she wanted to learn how to be an official first, and then talk about marriage after she became an official.

So Su Changan looked at Xingyue, whose face was clear and innocent and not polluted by knowledge, with a puzzled look on his face. Su Changan was a little worried.

Xia Fengxiang looked at the worried expression on Su Changan's face, smiled lightly, and said nothing else, but clenched his fists and took note of it!

Zhang Yiran thought for a moment and said, "Brother Guo is a perfect match for Miss Xingyue in terms of family background. If she takes a fancy to you, you will rise to a high position in the world. Don't forget me then."

Guo Kaizhong immediately shook his head: "It's difficult, it's difficult."

However, while saying this, Guo Kaizhong was looking at Li Xingyue with a smile on his face, as if he was starting to think about his wonderful life after becoming Li Jiulang's son-in-law.

Su Changan looked at Guo Kaizhong's expression, a little stunned. How can I say this guy is so confident? He hasn't even looked at the list, and he thinks he will definitely be on the top list. Now he's starting to think that Xingyue likes you.

When it comes to self-confidence, this guy is unbeatable.

but

Su Changan looked at Guo Kaizhong curiously, which was noticed by Wu Fan on the side. So he smiled and said, "Brother Su, don't you know about Qingyun Road?"

Su Changan looked at Xia Fengxiang in confusion, and then looked at Wu Fan: "Qingyun Road?"

Wu Fan explained with a smile: "Actually, it means to choose a son-in-law from the list. But for students like us, this is a road to success. If we are lucky enough to be appreciated by these officials and dignitaries and become their son-in-law, isn't this a road to success?"

Su Changan nodded and said, "That's true. At least we can save ourselves a dozen or even dozens of years of hard work."

Wu Fan and the others were slightly startled when they heard the last sentence of Su Changan's words, but after thinking carefully, Wu Fan immediately said, "Brother Su's witty remarks are true. It is true that you can save yourself a dozen or even dozens of years of hard work. Especially if you can become the son-in-law of Prime Minister Li, it must be decades. After all, everyone knows that Prime Minister Li loves Miss Xingyue."

But at this point, he smiled helplessly and said, "But I don't think we have a chance, but Brother Guo has hope. After all, Brother Guo is the nephew of Wanning prefect Guo Cheng."

Hearing this, Zhang Yiran couldn't help but lower his voice and said, "You won't be the prefect anymore. I heard that Mr. Guo will be transferred to the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice soon."

At the same time, Guo Kaizhong immediately said, "Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense, you two, this matter can't be said casually."

Although he said so, Guo Kaizhong did not hide his pride in his eyes.

but

When Xia Fengxiang heard this, he suddenly said, "Oh? There is such a thing?"

When Su Changan heard the words "Is this true?", he almost laughed out loud.

If someone else said this, it wouldn't mean anything.

But Xia Fengxiang is the empress, the great Xia Emperor, so it's a bit strange that she suddenly said this! Very funny!

Zhang Yiran looked at Xia Fengxiang and said, "I heard that the transfer order of the Ministry of Personnel has been drafted and it just needs to be sent over."

Xia Fengxiang nodded slightly and looked at Guo Kaizhong with a smile: "Then I really have to congratulate Mr. Guo."

Guo Kaizhong immediately shook his head and said modestly: "That's my uncle's career success, not mine. Madam Su, you are joking."

Xia Fengxiang smiled slightly and said nothing else.

Guo Kaizhong also wanted to stop talking about this topic, so he looked up at the A-list notice board in the distance.

At this time, the official who announced the results had already posted the list on the notice board, but the name of the people on the list was covered with a red cloth, so nothing could be seen.

But the situation clearly shows that the list is about to be announced.

Therefore, Guo Kaizhong said: "The A list will also be announced."

When several people heard it, they all looked over.

However, Zhang Yiran lowered his voice and said, "Everyone, have you heard that there was cheating in the imperial examination this year?"

Hearing this

Wu Fan and Guo Kaizhong immediately looked at Zhang Yiran with surprise, because they had never heard of it before.

Xia Fengxiang smiled faintly and looked at Zhang Yiran with interest.

While Su Changan was looking at his wife like this, it was obvious what he was thinking.

Zhang Yiran continued, "As you all know, my uncle is Zhang Ren, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites. A few days ago, when I was having dinner at his house, he mentioned this matter to me. However, since there were only three people involved in the fraud, it was kept secret. However, they have been severely punished for the fraud. But do you know which of these three people committed the fraud?"

Xia Fengxiang said: "Who?"

Zhang Yiran immediately said, "Ouyang Wenhua."

Hearing this name, Guo Kaizhong immediately said: "No wonder I haven't seen Brother Ouyang these days! What Brother Ouyang, he actually cheated in the imperial examination!"

Zhang Yiran immediately looked at Guo Kaizhong and said, "Shh, keep your voice down. We can't let too many people know about this secret."

Guo Kaizhong immediately bowed to apologize.

Su Changan complained helplessly, "You also know to keep it a secret! Then what else do you say?"

However, although he thought so, Su Changan looked at the strange smile on his wife's face.

I was about to say something, but Zhang Yiran continued, "Your Majesty has asked Yan Jingqing and Zhao Yulang to be in charge of this matter. This has a very important implication."

Wu Fan looked at Zhang Yiran who suddenly acted mysteriously, and asked curiously: "Brother Zhang, what does this mean? Is it related to Yang's party?"

Zhang Yiran shook his head: "I heard from my uncle that when the emperor in the palace asked Yan Jingqing and the other two to be in charge of the imperial examination, the empress outside the palace asked Yang Guofu to be in charge of the "sweeping away gangs and eliminating evil". Think about it, the Yang party has secretly manipulated so many things in the imperial examination over the years, and Yang Guofu is the biggest evil force, so...what does it mean?"

Hearing this, Wu Fan and Guo Kaizhong looked at each other.

Wu Fan sighed: "They are really going to take action against the Yang Party. If this is the case, we must stay away from anyone who is related to the Yang Party today."

Zhang Yiran and Guo Kaizhong nodded immediately.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Zhang Yiran and said, "Brother Zhang, your uncle really knows everything about you."

Zhang Yiran didn't understand what he meant, and thought it was a compliment to him that he knew a lot, so he immediately said, "Mrs. Su, you're too polite. I have been fostered in my uncle's home since I was a child, so although we are not father and son, we are as close as father and son."

Xia Fengxiang smiled and nodded, then glanced at Su Changan.

Su Changan was helpless.

Why.

This Lord Zhang Ren, whom I have never met, what sin has he committed to have a nephew like you?

Zhang Yiran's vanity was satisfied, so he looked at the red cloth that had not been torn off yet, and said, "But let's not talk about these things. Instead of talking about these things, it's better to talk about writing poems at the Grace Feast tonight. Even if we don't write poems, we have to think about how to get the favor of Master Su and the Lord Jijiu."

Wu Fan shook his head helplessly: "It's difficult, and I'm wondering if the Queen will go to the Grace Feast tonight."

Guo Kaizhong smiled and said, "Brother Wu is talking nonsense again. I know you admire the Empress, but how can the Empress come tonight?"

Wu Fan shook his head: "Just kidding, just kidding."

Zhang Yiran thought about it and said, "Maybe she will come. Think about it. The Queen is such a kind person. Especially with so many students attending the Grace Feast tonight, maybe she will come."

Guo Kaizhong shook his head: "Impossible, impossible, I don't deny that the queen is kind, you and I both met in the Imperial College that day, but how could she come here tonight, so it's impossible."

Xia Fengxiang glanced at Su Changan, thought for a moment and said, "Maybe."

Hearing Xia Fengxiang's words, several people looked at Xia Fengxiang.

Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "I'm just guessing, don't worry about it. But personally, I think the queen might go sit for a while."

Several people looked at each other, and Guo Kaizhong said, "Don't say that, Madam Su."

Just as Guo Kaizhong finished saying this

The crowd began to make an uproar, and a few people turned their heads to look and saw the officials about to tear off the cloth.

Seeing this, Wu Fan thought for a moment and said, "Of course we will definitely be on the list, but we have to see it first. How many of you will go together?"

Guo Kaizhong nodded immediately, and so did Zhang Yiran.

Seeing these three people like this, Su Changan smiled. It turns out that you three are actually very anxious too!

However, when the three looked at Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang, Su Changan smiled and said, "You three go first."

The three heard this, and Wu Fan said with emotion: "Brother Su is really calm and composed. We admire him. However, we will help Brother Su and Madam Su."

Su Changan bowed with a smile.

After the three of them returned the gift, they looked very calm as they walked towards the list.

but

After the three of them left, Xia Fengxiang said softly, "Ruyu."

Yan Ruyu came over immediately.

Xia Fengxiang said: "Send someone to ask Zhang Ren, 'Why is it so secret?' Then send someone to ask the Ministry of Personnel who could make such a big decision to transfer Guo Cheng to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice."

Yan Ruyu was about to obey the order.

But Xia Fengxiang continued, "Ask the Queen again, Li Xingyue came here to join in the fun, is she worried that Li Xingyue will find someone she loves? If she is worried, why not go to Li Xingyue now?"

When Yan Ruyu heard the last question, she was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked up at Su Changan.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Yan Ruyu and said, "Why don't you go now?"

Yan Ruyu was stupid. She blinked and looked at Xia Fengxiang, then raised her eyes to look at Su Changan. After thinking for a while, she lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, His Majesty asked me to ask you if you are worried that Li Xingyue will find her ideal partner. If so, why don't you go over now?"

Hearing Yan Ruyu speak so frankly, Xia Fengxiang smiled, then turned his head and looked straight at Su Changan.

(End of this chapter)