Chapter 286 Do you see the current situation clearly?

The next morning.

An imperial edict destroyed the Xun Mansion's former peace.

The entire Xun family hurriedly tidied up their clothes and gathered in front of the hall.

The eunuch who delivered the decree cleared his throat and read aloud: "Appoint Xun Zhiyuan as the ninth-rank official in the prefecture, and send him to Lancheng to take up his post. You should fulfill your duties, teach carefully, promote the sacred learning, and cultivate talented people. In that place, you should promote the education of the academy, enlighten the minds of the children, and make sure that the learning atmosphere flourishes and that talented people emerge in large numbers!"

Xun Zhiyuan's face looked grim. Ninth-rank provincial school?

What kind of shitty position is this!

And we have to go to Lancheng, which is a full fifteen days' journey from the capital, a completely remote and poor place!

If he had taken the imperial examinations as usual and then become an official, his position would definitely be much higher than this one, and he wouldn't even have to leave the capital!

But this is an imperial edict, the emperor's order, and he cannot refuse it.

"I accept your order!"

Xun Mingzhi stuffed a handful of gold leaves into the eunuch's pocket and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

The eunuch was Wang Decai's godson, so he accepted it with a smile without hesitation.

He pretended not to notice Xun Zhiyuan's ugly face and said in a low voice, "Congratulations, Lord Xun. You have a promising future ahead of you. Concubine Zhao said that as long as you can serve in Lancheng for a full year without any problems, and come back after a year, you will definitely be able to enter the Imperial Academy directly."

Xun Zhiyuan's eyes widened, "Are you serious?"

"Of course it's true. Concubine Zhao personally asked the Emperor for it."

Most of the civil servants in the court today come from the Hanlin Academy.

According to the regulations, after taking the imperial examination, only those who rank high and have capable families can enter the Hanlin Academy for study, rather than being demoted outside.

Xun Zhiyuan didn't have to take an exam to get in, and he also had one year of experience working in another place!

As long as he does it well, maybe he can bring back some credit when the time comes!

At that time, the time you stay in the Hanlin Academy will be shortened!

Maybe in a few years, he will be promoted to a higher position!

The eunuch said no more, "Master Xun, there is no need to see me off. I still have to go back to serve the emperor."

"Go slowly, father-in-law!"

As soon as the person left, Xun Zhiyuan couldn't hide his excitement, "Bai Wutong really did a great thing!"

Before, he felt that Bai Wutong didn’t care about her mother’s family after entering the palace, and he was very dissatisfied.

This good thing happened to him today, and Bai Wutong immediately became a good person.

His voice was trembling with excitement. "Dad, I'm finally going to enter the official career! After entering the Hanlin Academy and working hard for a few more years, maybe I can become a prime minister!"

Today's imperial edict is the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame!

It’s like a big pie falling from the sky, and you can gain fame and fortune without any effort!

But Xun Mingzhi was not so happy. Instead, he felt that there was something strange about this matter.

I had just sent a letter to Bai Wutong yesterday, and today the emperor's edict arrived.

Not only was his son sent away, but even his wife Cao had to go to the palace to accompany Bai Wutong for a few days.

This series of arrangements made him feel that Bai Wutong was deliberately trying to get them, mother and son, to leave each other...

Cao's entry into the palace was a good thing for Xun Mingzhi.

But Xun Zhiyuan was his only son after all, and he was really worried about him being sent far away.

Other places are not like the capital, which is right under the imperial city and is not that chaotic.

What if Xun Zhiyuan encounters an accident outside?

Xun Mingzhi guessed correctly, all this was Bai Wutong's delaying tactic.

As long as Xun Zhi leaves Beijing and goes far away, it will be extremely difficult for him to come back.

Before Bai Wutong achieves his goal, as long as there is any possibility that Xun Zhiyuan might do something bad, he must be isolated.

Xun Mingzhi wanted to say something, but Xun Zhiyuan had already gone back to pack his bags excitedly, "Dad, I must make some achievements! To bring honor to our Xun family!"

The next day, he set out on his journey to take up his new post.

At the same time, Cao also entered the palace.

This was not Cao's first time entering the palace, but this time she was going to Ti Shun Hall, which was very close to the Yangxin Palace, which made her feel very nervous.

After arriving, she spoke very carefully, as if she were a thief, "Wutong, why aren't you in your own Zhaochun Palace?"

"Something happened in the harem a few days ago, and the emperor was worried about the dragon fetus in my belly, so he asked me to move here. Since you, mother, are not used to living here, let's go back to Zhaochun Palace in the next few days."

She herself was also thinking of returning to Zhaochun Palace.

Ti Shun Tang has many eyes and ears, so don’t let the emperor’s people see too many things they shouldn’t see.

Although Zhaochun Palace has been empty for a long time, someone cleans it carefully every day and it is still spotless.

As soon as she stepped into Zhaochun Palace, Cao felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Wutong leaned lazily on the cushion and said in a calm tone, "Mother, please pour me a glass of water."

"What?" Cao didn't react for a moment, and subconsciously pointed at Chan'er, "What are you still standing there for? Go and get some water."

Chan'er was about to take a step, but Bai Wutong raised her hand to stop her. She looked straight at Cao and said in a cold tone, "Mother, didn't you hear what I just said? I asked you to get a glass of water."

"Wutong, I..."

Bai Wutong's eyes were as cold as frost. "Are you going or not?"

Cao had no choice but to walk aside and pour a glass of water.

Bai Wutong just glanced at it, showing no intention of drinking it. "The water is too cold. Go get a hot cup."

"Wutong, what are you doing?" Cao finally understood that Bai Wutong was clearly deliberately making things difficult for her!

She didn't even touch the cup, so how did she know the water was cold?

The last time I entered the palace, I was severely scolded by Bai Wutong, and now he is using the same trick again!

After all, I am her mother, but I am humiliated by my daughter like this!

What is happening!

Bai Wutong asked the same question again, "Are you going to change it or not?"

Cao opened her mouth and was about to refute, but she inadvertently glanced at him and shuddered instantly.

She suddenly realized that this was not the Xun Mansion where she could act as she pleased, but the majestic and cold imperial palace!

The cold eyes of the palace servants around her made her feel frightened.

"Can't I change it?" Cao gritted her teeth, got up again reluctantly, and went to change another cup of hot water.

This time, Bai Wutong smiled faintly, "Mother, do you see the situation clearly now? I am not only your daughter now, but also the noble Concubine Zhao in the palace. You and father cannot afford to offend me. Even if you gave birth to me, so what? You must do what I tell you to do. If you don't want to, I just need to close the door, and it will be easy for me to do anything to you, as long as you are still breathing and as long as outsiders can't notice."

Cao's face turned pale as paper, and she asked in a trembling voice, "What...what do you want to do?"