Chapter 59 I was in charge of the college entrance examination in ancient times
Alas, Fu Ruhai is beyond help!
It has been marinated by the feudal society's Three Obediences, Four Virtues, Three Principles and Five Constant Virtues, with the ruler being the superior and the wife being the inferior!
Xia Yuan hugged his brother's neck and thought.
Xia Silan put Xia Yu on the bed and covered him with a small quilt, then went to get the winter fruits that were sent from Beichen at full speed.
Xia Yu'an was eating Beichen's unique frozen pears, and suddenly he felt like he was riding a horse carrying three thousand lychees.
hey-hey.
After eating, I rolled onto the bed.
sleep!
"Brother, are you busy tonight?" The kitten opened his arms towards his brother.
"No."
Xia Silan readily followed his advice, turned off the lights, and went to bed with him in his arms.
It is always cold in late winter.
But when two people's hearts are close to each other, they only feel warm.
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As the crown prince, Xia Silan is in charge of this spring hunt.
Therefore, his presence is required to prepare the spring hunting grounds in advance.
As spring approaches, the grass grows and the birds sing, Xia Yu'an follows his brother to the spring hunting ground to play.
The hunting ground is located in the suburbs of Beijing, just to the east and west of Beichen Palace respectively, so the location is quite different, but not far away.
The two arrived at the Spring Hunting Camp, and many soldiers and palace maids greeted them respectfully: "Your Highness, Crown Prince, Crown Princess."
Xia Silan stood tall and nodded slightly: "Everyone, get up."
"Yes."
Whether they were soldiers in iron armor or palace maids in red and green hairpins who were packing things in the tent, they all had admiration for Xia Silan in their eyes.
The third brother is really popular!
Xia Yu'an looked at the green mountains and tents not far away and felt cheerful. The weather was getting warmer and warmer, and there was a sense of spring!
Xia Yu'an watched from a distance as several soldiers shot arrows at the target and calibrated the field, and he felt a little itchy himself.
"Want to cum?"
"Yeah, I do!" The kitten nodded quickly.
Oh, what's wrong with this?
Forget it!
Xia Silan brought Xia Yu'an to the archery range. Today, he was dressed in flowing sleeves, with his eyes moving, and he was looking at Tianguang and Luan behind him.
Following behind him are the beautiful twins.
The soldiers here all said, "Your Highness."
Xia Silan nodded: "You guys are busy."
He took out a black feather from the quiver and said, "I am just teaching the Crown Princess how to shoot arrows."
"Yes."
The crowd tactfully stepped back a lot, leaving enough space for Xia Silan and Xia Yu'an.
Xia Silan brought Xia Yu'an to the target: "Come on. Let's try one first."
Help him pull it.
My brother’s eyes were sharp when he drew the bow, so handsome!
Not only Xia Yu'an felt this way, but also the several palace maids sent to tidy up the tents.
"Your Highness, it's Your Highness!"
"I heard that His Royal Highness is the most handsome man in Beichen. Now that I see him, his reputation is indeed worthy of his name."
"I think he is the most beautiful person in the whole Dashao!"
"I think that what is more amazing than His Highness's appearance is his talent."
"I single-handedly forced the enemy to retreat thousands of miles, which gave us the peace we have today."
"It would be nice if I could marry him."
"How can I marry His Highness Lan?"
"I don't see the person next to His Highness, is she the Crown Prince's Consort?"
"I heard that he is the son of Xia's Shaoqing of Honglu Temple."
"His family is marrying up. How can a fourth-rank official marry a prince of a different surname?"
"That's right. I heard that he was once rejected."
"But, sisters, after all, he is married, and this is not good."
In fact, most of the palace maids are ladies from high-ranking noble families. A large number of those who did not enter the palace through selection when they were young would serve as maids in the palace for a few years. This not only allowed them to build relationships, but also allowed them to learn skills and rules in the palace, so that they could get married easily when they left.
Therefore, most palace ladies are still quite arrogant.
She felt that she would be able to marry into a wealthy family and become the legitimate wife.
"So what? His Highness is such a unique person, it is worth marrying him as a concubine."
"Yes, if I could marry into the Beichen Palace as a concubine, even if I had to be inferior to Shuang'er, I would be willing to do so."
“…”
One of the palace maids sighed and said, "It seems that a good man will never have trouble finding a wife!"
However, seeing the two of them chatting and laughing happily, and living in harmony with each other, they were afraid that they had no chance!
One of the noble ladies was called Qin Qinglian, also known as Qi Niang by others.
Qi Niang looked at Xia Silan's figure, lowered her eyes, her expression was gloomy and shy.
She once had a verbal engagement with Xia Silan.
But she was arrogant and wanted to marry an official in Beijing, so she looked down on the distant Beichen.
I feel that Beichen is cold, barren, and the conditions are poor...
So, I never really agreed.
Previously, she had thought that if Xia Silan won a great victory and His Majesty granted her a marriage, she would take advantage of the situation...
A gleam of obscure light flashed in Qin Qinglian's eyes.
However, he didn't expect that... Shuang'er would show up halfway and intercept him.
Who would have known that Xia Silan did not marry her, but gave up all his military honors and awards, only to marry Xia Yu'an, his twin, and even asked His Majesty to grant the marriage!
…
Qin Qinglian felt a pain in her heart, and regret surged into her mind.
Now, she regrets it.
How can it be bad if she is a person that even Princess Chong'an likes and wants to do everything she can to make her a concubine?
Looking at Xia Silan's figure from afar, Qi Niang's heart was moved.
I always feel that... this person should be mine.
The position of the legal wife should belong to me!!
Damn it! I wonder if my family can still arrange a marriage for me? Just like they said, being a concubine, no, being a concubine or a wife is also good.
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Here Xia Silan is shooting arrows with Xia Yu'an.
Xia Yu'an placed a small golden fruit on his head.
Xia Silan: "…Why are you holding an orange?"
"Brother, you don't understand!"
Xia Yu'an said mysteriously: "This will help me keep my balance!"
Xia Silan sneered: "Okay."
What can I do if my baby is naughty?
You should spoil your own youngest child.
Xia Silan drew the bow and demonstrated to Xia Yu'an.
He pulled the bow easily, very easily, as if he didn't use any effort, and with a "whoosh" sound, the blue feather arrow hit the center of the bull's eye.
Xia Yuan followed suit, but...
Why is this bow so hard to pull?
Xia Silan stood behind him, held his hand, and pulled with him.
After trying several times, the bow was pulled open, but the arrow went further and further off target.
Xia Yuan: ...
Is it necessary to shoot this arrow?
"It's okay if you don't shoot!"
"Are you sure you don't want to ejaculate?" Xia Silan whispered in his ear.
The soft voice makes people feel itchy.
Xia Yu'an was a little embarrassed: "..."
"No more cumming!"
"Then don't regret it."
Xia Yu’an: …Ah?
What do you regret?
I always feel like I will really regret it later!
The kitten is in chaos in the wind.
Uh, or... shoot?
How can a man not ejaculate? !
"Oh, forget it, I must have been sealed by this orange!"
"The seal is lifted!" Take the orange down! Throw it away!
"Wow——" The moment the arrow hit the target, many girls exclaimed.
hey-hey.
Xia Yuan smiled complacently.
Young master’s archery skills are pretty accurate!
"Who said I can't ejaculate!" The kitten wagged its tail.
"Not bad, there has been progress." A steady voice entered Xia Yu'an's eardrum.
Hmm?? What is this?
So familiar!
Second brother? No.
Not the third brother either.
That is...
Xia Yu'an turned around and saw a man in a black brocade robe, black boots, and a Dusk Blade with a four-clawed golden dragon on the hem of his robe.
“Fourth brother!!”
It's been a long time!
I didn’t expect you to be like this!!
Xia Yuan rushed over.
Mu Feiren supported him and smiled: "I didn't expect An'er to be able to shoot well. I haven't seen you for three days, but you have made great progress."
"Hehe." Xia Yu'an turned around and gave Xia Silan a knowing smile.
"Third brother taught me all this."
"Hmph, forget about your luck, watch me!" Xia Baizhou came with the Dusk Blade, and seeing this he couldn't help but show off. The young man, wearing bright yellow clothes and full of vigor, pulled the bow and arrow, without even looking, and shot the target with one arrow.
This caused the girls to exclaim in surprise again.
And the side glances of the soldiers.
That’s right, Third Brother was a big star in his previous life, how could he be bad?
In full view of everyone, the three brothers entered the tent and talked.
Xia Yuan sat between his second and third brothers, while Mu Feiren sat opposite them.
The brothers talked about some serious matters, and the topic couldn't help but turn to Xia Yu'an.
"What have you learned recently, my little one?" asked Mu Feiren.
When my brother meets me, he naturally tests my knowledge.
"I've learned a lot!" Xia Yu'an listed them all: "Ancient poetry, parallel prose, edicts..."
"Really? Then pick one for me?" Mu Feiren asked.
"Okay! The sea is vast and I will catch the big one myself..."
The word "fish" got stuck in Xia Yu'an's throat. He remembered that his fourth brother and third brother were from the same family. Both were the type of people who were quiet and reserved, and his fourth brother was even more serious.
The tongue of the whole live turned, and I couldn't remember the original sentence, "Ah, eight hundred standard-bearers rushed to the north slope, Grandma Liu drank milk, red carp and green carp!"
Xia Baizhou said at the side: "Ah? This classical Chinese text is so hot?"
It’s hot. Very hot!
Second brother, you don’t understand!
Xia Silan smiled faintly: "Go back and copy the "Book of Edicts" again."
Xia Yu'an: "...It doesn't burn my mouth, it's really heartwarming!"
QAQ
Brother, it's so cold outside, is it polite of you to ask me to copy books?
How inappropriate!
"Woo..." The kitten quickly hugged his brother's sleeve and acted coquettishly.
Xia Silan: “Twice.”
Tears welled up in my eyes.
"I'll write with you." Gently.
Ah, I have my brother to accompany me! Suddenly I feel that it is not so much!
Xia Baizhou complained: "Are you punishing yourself or him?"
Is this self-punishment by drinking three cups?
Why are you treating your adopted child so badly, as if you are trying to protect him?
Humph, the youngest is mine!!
Mu Feiren tried to smooth things over: "Anyway, the book of teaching is not long."
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The hunting grounds are particularly lively today.
In addition to the return of the Crown Prince, Emperor Shaoguang also came over.
Your Majesty, what's wrong?
Why are you here when you're not in the palace reviewing memorials?
Xia Yuan was puzzled.
Emperor Shao Guang was extremely depressed. Not only was he troubled by the matters concerning the Imperial Master and Shadow Guard, he was also troubled by the imperial examinations.
[Your Majesty, why are you here to slack off? ]
【Ah, so it’s about the imperial examination.】
[It is said here that the imperial examination system has many drawbacks and is too subjective. After rounds of screening, many truly talented people cannot even make it to the palace examination...]
[And there are also children of officials who use backdoors! ]
[The rules are very cumbersome.]
So that's it!
Xia Yuan looked at the melon field and said, "This is easy!"
"Do you have any solution?" Listening to Xia Yu'an's voice, Emperor Shaoguang felt a little hopeful.
"Of course!"
"Then tell me?" Emperor Shaoguang showed an interested look.
The old official from the Ministry of Rites who was following him reminded him responsibly, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's wife is just a pair of twins. This is a national priority! How can you act so recklessly... How can you be so disrespectful..."
Emperor Shaoguang waved his hand in annoyance: "It's okay."
Without giving her face, she said, "Why don't you, the Ministry of Rites, give us some advice? The Ministry of Rites is in charge of etiquette regulations, so why haven't you come up with an effective method? If you were useful, would I still need to listen to Shuang'er?"
Everyone wiped their sweat: "..."
It is the ministers who are stupid!
Xia Yu'an placed his hands on the table, looking at Emperor Shao with sparkling eyes.
Emperor Shaoguang also broke out in a cold sweat: "Well said, I will give you... a thousand dan of grain."
Food? Food is good!
But what is food? Can you eat it? The kind that comes right away? I don’t think so!
Keep staring.
Emperor Shaoguang: "...Thousands of acres of fertile land!"
Kittens don’t know how to farm!
"Give me... two more boxes of gold and jade!"
Emperor Shaoguang took out a gold medal: "Red Book and Iron Certificate!"
The people from the Ministry of Rites started to laugh and said, "Your Majesty, that is a golden ticket that will protect you from death!"
You can’t eat these!!
Emperor Shaoguang finally understood Xia Yu'an's spirit: "Fish Pond!!"
The fish pond is good! The fish pond is wonderful!
Xia Yuan finally stopped keeping the secret and said mysteriously, "That's the college entrance examination!"
"College entrance exam?"
"Yes, we will divide the subjects into arts and sciences, abolish the stereotyped essay, and adopt a scoring system!"
"Do you know that I am in great need of skilled craftsmen?"
Whether it is construction, flood control, or dike building, we need experts in this area!
Otherwise, you will only be able to produce half-baked products, wasting money and having no effect at all.
It may even have a counterproductive effect.
Emperor Shaoguang was anxious to achieve some results.
"So it's divided into arts and science! Civil officials take the arts exam, and craftsmen take the science exam!"
"Learn math, physics and chemistry well, and you won't be afraid to travel around the world!"
Emperor Shaoguang lowered his head and whispered something to Xia Yu'an.
"Although the system has changed suddenly, everyone starts from the same starting line!"
"Okay, okay, let's call it 'Gaokao'! It means Jinke High School!"
With just one word from him, a bunch of rich kids were going to take the exam.
Originally, these dandy young men could smoothly enter an official position by letting others take advantage of them, which became a serious problem.
But now, everyone has to study like crazy...
Xia Yu'an smiled evilly, hehe, the college entrance examination is the fairest exam in modern times!
"Okay, then you will be in charge of the Wenju, which is the college entrance examination."
"Si Lan is in charge of martial arts. What are they called... sports students?"
…
Before leaving, a young girl came up to the two of them.
What is this...?
Xia Yu'an looked down at the girl's face: [Meeting Qin Qinglian! ]
[This is Qi Niang! My brother's original marriage partner!]
[It turned out to be her. What is she doing here? ]
Xia Silan glanced at Xia Yu'an and approached silently.
Get closer to your youngest.
Qin Qinglian's face turned red, as shy as a young girl, or like a lotus flower that emerges from the mud without being stained.
She held a cat in her hands. It was white, but its face was a little dirty. "Um, um, Your Highness, this is a cat I found here. Can you help it?"
"It's inconvenient for me to keep it in the palace, so please take it home!"