It is the time for another major examination, and countless students have gathered in the capital.
In the ten years since Tian An and Zhao Yiming left, Xiaokang, Xiaoqi, and An Yikun have all relied on their own abilities to overcome all difficulties and successfully become Jinshi. As long as they pass the palace examination, they will be able to obtain the final ranking and be promoted to an official position.
Zhao Yiming was highly regarded by the emperor. After he returned from Qimulu, he was not only given the position of Left Prime Minister, which had been vacant for many years, but he also discussed the topics of the imperial examination with him more than once.
Therefore, in order to avoid suspicion, the Duke of Zhao's mansion has been closed to visitors for two consecutive months.
Especially on the day of the palace examination, he asked for leave and stayed at home to avoid suspicion.
Seeing Tian An looking towards the palace from time to time, he put down the book in his hand and patted her hand, "Don't worry! Xiaokang and the others have accumulated a lot of knowledge. As long as they perform steadily, they will get a second-class score at best. Instead of worrying about whether he can pass the exam, you might as well think about which ministry he will serve in in the future."
Tian An retracted his gaze and turned to look at Zhao Yiming, "Are you saying this to open a backdoor for Xiaokang? Aren't you afraid that people will accuse you of abusing your power for personal gain?"
Zhao Yiming waved his hand, "How can this be considered abusing public power for personal gain? It's a good thing that Xiaokang can find a position that suits him, play a big role, and better serve the country!
Besides, I can only raise this with the Minister of Personnel at most; the final decision still lies with the Ministry of Personnel!"
Tian An laughed, "With your current status, even if you just mentioned it casually, wouldn't it be the same as giving a direct order in their eyes?"
But Tian An didn't say anything polite to Zhao Yiming. "I overheard Xiaokang say he wanted to go to the Ministry of Industry and specialize in military equipment manufacturing."
Tian An not only expressed his thoughts on Xiaokang's behalf, but also on Xiaoqi and An Yikun. "Xiaoqi also favors the Ministry of Industry, but his focus is on military farms, irrigation, and farming. As for Yikun..."
Speaking of An Yikun, Tian An couldn't help but glance at Zhao Yiming more. "He said that he admires you the most in his life, so he wants to go to the Ministry of War like you."
Zhao Yiming: "..."
The palace examination ended quickly. Since the exam was over, Tian An no longer had to avoid suspicion. Three days later, when the results were announced, he took Zhao Yiming and his two children and rushed to the general's mansion in a hurry.
An Wan and Yun Xu knew that Tian An's family would come, so they asked the kitchen to make a lot of cakes that she and the children liked. Nanchen was more steady, but Tian An and Xiyue had no scruples. The mother and daughter ate and chatted with An Wan and Yun Xu, and they were so happy that they almost forgot about the business.
It was not until Zhao Yiming and Nanchen had talked for a long time with Xiaokang and Xiaoqi, who had returned early from checking the list, that the four women realized what was going on.
After asking, I found out that the three of them had ranked very well this time. Although they were all in the top two, Xiaokang was fourth, Xiaoqi was fifteenth, and An Yikun was sixth.
During dinner, Tian Mingwu looked at his two successful sons and rarely mentioned their lifelong affairs.
"They say you should start a family first and then build a career. Now that you two are both successful, when do you plan to start a family?
If you have a girl you like, tell your mother and ask her to find a matchmaker to propose marriage as soon as possible, so that the good girls won’t be picked up by others.
If you don't have a girl you like in your heart, then I will ask your mother to arrange a date for you."
After talking about Xiaokang and Xiaoqi, he looked at Yuntian again, "And Yuntian, you are not young anymore, it's time for you to start a family.
When I was your age, your sister An An was already born.
Hearing Tian Mingwu mention this, An Wan also chimed in, "I didn't urge you before because I was afraid of delaying your efforts to strive for the future. But now that each of you has excelled and has your own future, it's time to put your lifelong affairs on the agenda. I'll set a deadline for you today."
An Wan thought for a moment, raised three fingers, and said, "In three days, just like your father said, if there is a girl you like, please come and tell me, and I will make the decision for you.
If I still haven't received any signal from you after the three-day deadline, I'll have to worry about you myself."
Seeing that both his parents had spoken, Tian An also joined in the fun, "If you are too embarrassed to tell mom, come and tell me. Even if she is a fairy in the sky, I will ask your brother-in-law to find a way to marry her to you."
"Hmm?" Zhao Yiming, who was sitting there and was caught in the crossfire, was stunned for a moment, then looked at Tian An with a doting look and nodded.
Well! I have to give my wife face.
The repeated urging of marriage by several elders made the three young men blush from their necks to the tips of their ears.
Tian An seemed to be eating the food on the table in an orderly manner, but in fact, like An Wan, he was secretly observing the expressions of the three people.
Xiaoqi and Yunxu looked up at each other, and then they both lowered their heads with red faces as if they had been electrocuted.
Tian An gave An Wan a look from a distance, and they both immediately lowered their heads to hide their auntie smiles.
It seems that these two issues can be resolved internally.
When I looked at Xiaokang again, I saw that he suddenly started to smile foolishly, as if he had thought of something. The mother and daughter looked at each other again, and they both knew what was going on.
It seems that this guy also has a lover, but I don’t know who it is.
Finally, Yuntian was left. However, compared to Xiaokang and Xiaoqi, two young men who were about to enter the officialdom, this boy had already been in the business world for a long time. Apart from a blush on his face, Tian An and An Wan didn't notice anything.
Since you can't tell... just ask directly.
Under the table, Tian An raised his hand and gently pulled Zhao Yiming, giving him a look.
After receiving the message, Zhao Yiming poured himself a glass of wine and started drinking with the three boys.
"It's a good day, it's worth a drink."
"I wish you a bright future. Let's have a drink."
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