The results of the provincial examination were in, and Gu Beichen unsurprisingly topped the list, becoming the top scholar.
Immediately afterwards, the results of the academy examination were also released. Yun Shu was among the last few, but at least she was still on the list.
Yun Shu was very happy, and didn't feel uncomfortable at all because his friend was at the top of the list while he was at the bottom.
Gu Beichen needs to carefully prepare for next year's imperial examination, and the plans for Ye Jingyu, Ye Jingyu, and Yun Shu to travel and study are also on the agenda.
"Are you going to travel and study with them, or will you wait until I turn eighteen and then come with me to the Northern Frontier?" Ye Jingchen asked Xie Chang'an.
After Xie Shaoling went to the Northern Frontier, he promised Xie Chang'an that he would let him leave the capital under the pretext of studying abroad, so that he could escape to the Northern Frontier, which he longed to go to most.
However, going to the northern frontier in this way carries certain risks. He has to do it secretly and not let the emperor know, otherwise it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor.
Previously, Xie Chang'an had no hope of going to the Northern Frontier openly, so Ye Jingchen came up with this plan for him.
But now that Ye Jingchen has become the Duke of Zhenguo's student, Xie Chang'an has hope. He can go to the Northern Frontier with Ye Jingchen, but he will have to wait two years.
That's why Ye Jingchen asked that question.
"I'll go with you," Xie Chang'an answered without hesitation.
He had already considered this issue. Since he could go to the northern border region sooner or later, there was no rush.
As for Ye Jingchen, he would only feel at ease if he personally oversaw things.
This is the first time in my two lifetimes that I've fallen in love. Love arises without my knowing why, and by the time I realize it, I don't want to let go.
He knew that the road ahead for him and Ye Jingchen would be difficult, but it could never be as difficult as their past life.
He would never let go of someone he values!
This answer was within Ye Jingchen's expectations and was something he was happy to see.
He hoped that Xie Chang'an could go to the northern frontier with him, join the Xie family army together, and win over the hearts of the soldiers together.
Being with Xie Chang'an makes everything much easier.
Although he sometimes regrets that Xie Chang'an is not a real child, most of the time he is glad that Xie Chang'an is a reborn person.
Because of this ally, the difficulty of the dungeons he encountered after transmigrating into the book dropped from the King level to the Bronze level.
Xie Chang'an paved the way for him, and he only needed to use his brain and his mouth occasionally, and take care of the children. His current comfortable life is inseparable from Xie Chang'an, and his future leisurely life will be even more inseparable from Xie Chang'an.
That winter, although some scattered northern barbarians raided the border, they were all small groups and did not amount to much, so they did not cause any major military disaster.
With peace restored in the northern border region, Dayuan also enjoyed a good New Year.
In February, the imperial examination was held, and Gu Beichen once again came out on top, becoming the top scholar.
In mid-March, the palace examination was held, and Gu Beichen once again stood out, becoming the top scholar.
Having achieved the feat of passing all three imperial examinations with top honors, Gu Beichen became famous throughout the land.
Because of Gu Beichen's status as a companion to the Crown Prince, the Emperor had previously excluded him from the list of potential sons-in-law. However, his outstanding achievement of passing the imperial examination at the age of eighteen was too dazzling. Not only was the Emperor tempted, but all the noble families of Dayuan were also tempted.
In the main hall, in front of all the students and court officials, the emperor asked Gu Beichen if he was married.
As Gu Beichen was the Crown Prince's study companion, the Emperor naturally knew everything about him. The reason for asking this question was simply to pave the way for his upcoming bestowal of a marriage.
In his view, Gu Beichen knew him well, and Ye Jingshu had known him since childhood and studied with him for so many years. The two of them were a perfect match.
The Grand Master of the Imperial Academy happened to be in the main hall. Gu Beichen glanced at his father and saw his father shake his head almost imperceptibly. Then he looked at Ye Jingchen.
The palace examination is a grand event held every three years. The students who can stand here will become pillars of Dayuan in the future.
Therefore, Crown Prince Ye Jingchen is also in the main hall at this moment.
If the emperor were to utter his golden words, everything would be set in stone and could not be changed.
Gu Beichen is indeed a good match, but the premise is that he and Ye Jingshu must both be willing; their own wishes are the most important.
Ye Jingchen winked at the emperor, "Father, there are so many outstanding young people here today. Even if you are happy, you can't take away the job of the matchmaker, can you?"
emperor:......
He glanced down at Ye Jingchen and changed the subject.
"Why did you stop me in the palace? Do you think your elder sister is not good enough for Gu Beichen?" The emperor asked unhappily after the palace examination.
“Whether he is a good match or not is not up to us to decide, it is up to my elder sister to decide! Father, you can’t just find a consort for her without consulting my elder sister, can you?” Ye Jingchen said.
"A mere eighteen-year-old who has achieved the highest honors in the imperial examinations and is the future head of the Gu family, is he not worthy of your elder sister?" the emperor said irritably.
“But these are all external factors. If my elder sister doesn’t like him, no matter how outstanding he is, he won’t be a good match for her! If you really intend to bestow a marriage upon her, why not summon my elder sister to the palace and ask for her opinion first?” Ye Jingchen said earnestly.
"Zhang Shunde, go and summon Princess Chang to the palace immediately!" the emperor ordered.
"Also, have the Imperial Guards keep an eye on the Gu residence. Before the Eldest Princess makes a clear statement, no one is allowed to go to the Gu residence to propose marriage."
He couldn't let someone else snatch away his son-in-law, who had achieved the highest rank in the imperial examinations.
Ye Jingchen rubbed his forehead.
He could only hope that Ye Jingshu had no feelings for Gu Beichen at all; otherwise, their marriage would not benefit either of them.
Although Dayuan does not have a rule that a prince consort cannot serve as an official in the court, given Gu Beichen's current reputation, marrying a princess would actually damage his reputation.
Some people might think that he was able to achieve the highest honors in the imperial examinations because the princess took a liking to him.
There are plenty of people in this world who lack ability but love to make unfounded assumptions about others!
Marrying a princess would cast a shadow over his reputation.
For Ye Jingshu, choosing Gu Beichen as her consort would not bring her any benefits.
The biggest obstacle to what she's doing right now is taking care of her family.
The Gu family, as the last of the four great families, also has a history of hundreds of years. The Gu family is very large, and although Gu Beichen's lineage is the direct line, it is difficult for him to control all the family members.
Unlike the other three great families, the Gu family is a Confucian family, with great Confucian scholars emerging from the family for generations, making it a sacred place in the hearts of scholars all over the world.
The Gu family values rules and etiquette above all else, and advocates that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. In their view, Ye Jingshu's establishment of a girls' school and her willingness to let women take the lead in business is a rebellion against the Heavenly Gang.
If Ye Jingshu chooses Gu Beichen as her consort, the Gu family will definitely hold her to the standards of a Gu family wife and criticize her harshly. Who knows how many disgusting things might happen then.
Ye Jingchen lingered in Chengqian Palace and refused to leave until Ye Jingshu entered the palace.
"What do you think of Gu Beichen?" the emperor asked directly.
Ye Jingshu glanced at Ye Jingchen and understood the emperor's intention.
"Your Majesty has no objection to Gu Beichen, but Your Majesty dislikes the Gu family, so Your Majesty will not consider Gu Beichen." Ye Jingshu's answer was more direct, directly extinguishing the emperor's hopes.
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