In fact, scions of true aristocratic families are never ugly.

You can say he's fat, you can say he's stupid, but he's definitely not ugly.

Why? Because their wives were carefully selected over generations.

Even the ugliest genes, through generations of optimization, can only become better, not worse.

These girls, with their own imaginations and limited experience, are perhaps influenced by the stories of poor scholars indulging in wishful thinking.

She dreams of marrying a handsome and talented young man, and having him as her companion.

Looking at the parade downstairs, it was like seeing stars.

Many of the scholars in the procession had never had the chance to see so many beautiful women before.

Looking around, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, this is the highlight of their lives.

The Zhao family's scholars, after passing their own family members' windows, kept their eyes on the road ahead and rode their horses properly.

First, there was a scholar from the Zhao family who had passed the imperial examinations, but only his two sons were unmarried. They considered themselves still young and weren't in a hurry.

Another reason is that their own sisters are already good-looking. After getting used to seeing beautiful people, they would be so upset if they saw someone ugly.

Besides, looking at those young ladies, with their reckless and impetuous manner, they're worried that marrying them would lead to them being cuckolded.

I don't know how this Zhao kid's brain works, but he automatically blocks out all sounds that shouldn't be there.

After watching the excitement, the Zhao family naturally needed to have a meal before going home.

As a child named Zhao Qingbei who wants to record beautiful moments,

Using the pencil Zhao Qingyan gave me, I have already made a simple sketch of the parade that just passed by.

After the parade over there was finished, the official appointment ceremony began.

Of course, it's impossible to find a place for everyone immediately, but the three members of the first rank must have somewhere to go.

As expected, Xu Dongsheng entered the Hanlin Academy as an editor.

Zhao Changgeng was sent to the Northwest as a county magistrate for no other reason than that his son-in-law lived in the Northwest.

Currently, the economy there is doing quite well.

According to the reports, Wang Huaijing was indeed very skilled at governing local areas.

They eradicated corrupt officials with swift and decisive measures, worked diligently, organized caravans, and vigorously developed handicrafts and agricultural workshops.

According to reports, they are collecting saplings of various trees in preparation for planting them in the spring.

Through caravans, they have obtained drought-resistant seeds such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn from their hometown.

If nothing unexpected happens, Mogao County will likely transform from a desert into an oasis in three years.

If we arrange for the father-in-law and son-in-law to live closer together, they can share resources and perhaps even create some miracles.

As for the younger generation, the Emperor is still considering where to place them.

Zhao Yonggeng was assigned to a desert city in Northeast China.

This is pretty much the northernmost point.

I don't know what the emperor was thinking. He didn't consider at all whether a southerner would be able to adapt to the weather in the northeast.

What if I freeze to death halfway there?

He was only thinking about the Zhao family's ability to make money, and maybe they could even give him an unexpected surprise.

As for Zhao Minggeng, haha, aren't you supposed to be both scholarly and martial? Then go and guard the frontier for me.

Therefore, Zhao Minggeng was assigned to Dawar, which borders northern Mongolia, as county magistrate.

This area is in a state of constant readiness for war, making it prone to conflict.

Most of the county magistrates who served in the county were either killed by the Northern Mongols in war or abandoned the city and fled.

A few lucky ones resisted to the death, managed to get through their three-year term, and preferred to retire and return to their hometowns rather than continue serving as local officials.

Therefore, Dawar has not had a magistrate in recent years, and the people go directly to the local garrison when they have problems.

The Zhao family sat in the living room, lost in thought.

I really want to crack open the Emperor's skull to see if it's filled with brains or shit.

That's a bit much, you can't just yell at people like that.

Why is it that when others pass the imperial examination, they are assigned to places with beautiful mountains, rivers, and scenery, unlike the three Zhao brothers who were assigned to those wretched places?

Without comparison, there is no harm. In comparison, it seems that the conditions in Kanerna City, where Zhao Changgeng was assigned, are better.

It's not near the border, so it's relatively safe, especially since it borders Mogao County.

That way, it will be easier for my older sister to go back to her parents' home.

There was no other way; the imperial edict had been issued, and he had to take up his post immediately. The time the emperor had given him was truly limited.

Zhao Qingyan strongly suspected that this was the Emperor's way of retaliating against the Zhao family.

Is it because he got engaged to his nephew that the old man in the palace is unhappy?

Therefore, the way he looked at Xu Dongsheng was no longer right.

Xu Dongsheng was naturally sensitive and felt that his wife was gradually distancing herself from him, which made him very uncomfortable.

The biggest headache for the Zhao family right now is how to arrange the following arrangements.

Zhao Changgeng naturally intended to leave with his wife, while his two sons had to remain in Beijing awaiting further arrangements.

Zhao Yonggeng has no problem taking his wife with him, but he really doesn't want to take his two daughters with him.

The desert city is bitterly cold; it's not a pleasant place to stay.

Especially since Zhao Qinglin has reached the age to get married, what if she doesn't find a suitable husband in Mocheng?

If I get promoted and transferred to another place in the future, how will I protect my daughter?

You know your own child's temperament best.

Would someone really ride a thousand miles just to beat up their son-in-law? That seems unrealistic.

What a worry, what a worry.

Zhao Minggeng was even more troubled. If he took his two sons with him, they would lose their chance to study at the Imperial Academy.

If he didn't take them with him and just left them in the capital, he felt a little lonely.

And then there's my own daughter, so beautiful and intelligent, she'll only get better as she grows up.

To be betrothed to someone who is the emperor's nephew is truly a nightmare.

If she comes to Dawar with me, and war really breaks out, with my daughter's temper, wouldn't she just grab a knife and start fighting?

He couldn't bear to part with it.

And then there are her parents; wherever their daughter goes, the two old folks plan to follow.

Therefore, for the sake of his parents and children, Zhao Minggeng had to go to his post alone, which was too tragic.

I feel like flipping the table; being an official is so frustrating.

Zhao Qingyan was thinking that she would definitely go with her father, while her grandparents and two younger brothers should stay in the capital.

I'll also ask my grandma to help me check the accounts.

Keep an eye on Xu Dongsheng to see if he has done anything to wrong her in the capital.

If that kid dares to flirt with someone else behind my back, get lost, I'd rather not marry him.

To be honest, Zhao Qingyan was taking her anger out on them. It was because they had separated their family too much.

In particular, each area is worse and more dangerous than the last.

Who doesn't want a peaceful life? Forget about the saying "the capable should do more" or "carrying heavy burdens forward."

She's just an ordinary person; in both her past and present lives, all she wants is for her family to live happily.

Those four older brothers haven't been assigned official positions yet. If things go wrong, this whole family might be scattered to different parts of the Divine Dragon Kingdom.

We will never meet again in this lifetime.