Chapter 42
"I heard this young man was originally from the Northwest Army. Excuse me, have you ever seen a soldier named Cao Pijiang?"
"There are so many soldiers in the army, but I don't have any impression of them." There are so many soldiers in the army, and Wei Yijun only knows a few of them. He searched his mind but had no impression of them at all.
"Thank you very much. Please enjoy your meal. Feel free to help yourself to the side dishes over there. I won't disturb you anymore."
She was used to it and always tried to find out, but there was never any news. She couldn't tell whether she was disappointed or not. Every time she looked at her children and mother-in-law, she had to plant the seeds of hope in her heart.
She was afraid that she couldn't hold on in these torturous days, and she didn't know when they would end.
"Madam, please stay. You can tell me the man's name, hometown, etc., and I will ask someone to find out." Wei Yijun knew the difficulties of the soldiers' families, so it was not difficult for him to find out about a person.
"Thank you very much. This meal is all on me." Mrs. Wu felt happy and described her husband's name, hometown, height and other characteristics in detail.
"You guys eat first, I'll go cook two more dishes." Without waiting for anyone to stop her, Mrs. Wu ran briskly to the kitchen, her joy evident. Whether dead or alive, there had to be a result.
The worry at night is really hard to bear. I say I don't care, but how can I really not care?
After the three of them finished their meal, Wei Yijun stretched out a hand to rub his bloated stomach. He finally had a good meal. Eating is a big thing in life. After eating well, he felt refreshed.
Wu Xiuniang had just said that the meal was free, so how could Zhang Yunniang take advantage of her? She immediately secretly hid the money under the bowl and plate. When she looked up, she found that Wei Yijun was also hiding money. They both noticed each other's little actions and smiled at each other.
After the three of them left the table, Wu Xiuniang went to clear the dishes and saw the two pieces of silver on the table. She was so upset that she burst into tears.
She has struggled hard for so many years, and every time she couldn't hold on, there were so many heartwarming moments to support her.
When Zhang Yunniang returned to her residence, she found that Lanzhi had already returned and was sitting in the yard in a daze. She couldn't help feeling a little guilty.
There are only three people here, it's like going to a restaurant without telling anyone.
Not conducive to unity.
The person sitting in the yard heard the door open, came to his senses, and turned to look at them.
"You guys are back. You must be hungry. I'll go cook."
"No, we've already eaten. Since it's getting late for you to come back, we brought you some food. Come and try it."
"Okay." Lanzhi took the food box with a smile, "Let me see if there's anything delicious."
Opening the lunch box, the aroma of food wafted out. "Thank you, these are all my favorites. You must be tired. I'll go make some tea."
"Don't bother, go eat first."
Lanzhi nodded, still saying little, but from her brisk steps, one could tell that she was in a good mood, as if she had figured something out.
"She seems to be okay?"
"Think it over."
Since deciding to take the imperial examination, Jun Qingmo has become more self-disciplined and hardworking.
Zhang Yunniang could do nothing but take better care of him.
At this moment, she also clearly saw why some people could succeed, some were eliminated halfway, and some were not even qualified to enter.
At least, she couldn't do it to such an extreme.
So, she can only be an ordinary person.
However, she accepts her ordinariness because talent does exist.
If a person's ability cannot support his ambition, then all that is left is pain.
She knew her qualifications and abilities, so she gave herself freedom.
In this strange, feudal land, she could only live well, which was the greatest responsibility she could have for herself. At the very least, she hoped that Zhang Yunniang's body would be with her and be well.
She would not do anything to change the world or an era. Of course, she also knew clearly that she did not have that ability.
According to Zhang Yunniang, the new script has not been signed yet. The money they have now is enough for them to live for a few years as long as they don't waste it on eating and drinking.
It’s better to concentrate on preparing for the imperial examination.
Jun Qingmo didn't think so. His ideas were just right now. He had prepared the outline, detailed outline, and chapter outline. It wouldn't take too much time to write.
Now that Zhang Yunniang no longer asks him to work, he can make good use of the remaining time he has.
If we delay now, we will have to go back and sort things out again later, so it is better to do it now.
Literature is such a wonderful thing. Once you lose your inspiration, it is very difficult to get it back.
There was a knocking sound on the window sill. Jun Qingmo curled the corners of his lips, put down the pen in his hand, and went to open the window.
Sure enough, the man was standing at the corner of the window. When he saw the window was opened, he handed the tray in his hand inside.
"Nowadays, you are becoming more and more lazy."
"How can I talk like that? I'm afraid of disturbing you."
Jun Qingmo pretended to say "hmm" and said, "The ancients said, 'Only villains and women are difficult to raise.' Tsk tsk, that's still an understatement."
"By the way, why do you suddenly want to take the imperial examination?"
Zhang Yunniang leaned against the window, tilting her head, and didn't respond to his question. She was truly curious. Her initial rejection made it clear that she would never choose to take the imperial examination in her lifetime.
"The time has come." Jun Qingmo made a profound expression and looked up at the sky. Looking like this, he looked like a master.
Zhang Yunniang was really frightened by him and turned around to look at the sky.
Well, she couldn't see anything.
She turned her head again and saw Jun Qingmo half-clenching his fist and stroking his beard with a playful smile on his face.
"Ha, ha, give my things back to me." As he said that, he reached out to take the fruit plate and snacks handed in.
"Oh, it's spilled, it's spilled." Jun Qingmo moved the wheelchair back, holding the tray tightly with one hand, shouting "It's spilled" while holding it steadily in his hand.
"You wait."
Zhang Yunniang rolled up her sleeves and headed towards the door.
"Oh, I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?"
Jun Qingmo moved back, smiled ingratiatingly, and handed over a piece of dessert.
"Initially, I really had no intention of taking the imperial examination. Emperor Qing is not a wise ruler. Judging from Jun Chengyu's behavior, you can probably guess what kind of person he is. He is ruthless and cruel, and the officials in the court have suffered for a long time. And with my appearance, even if I didn't want to take the imperial examination, it would be impossible."
But things are different now.
In less than half a year, the sky in the capital city changed completely.
Concubine Gao was twelve years older than Emperor Qing and was over forty-five when she died. In her early years, she was bullied and tortured in order to protect the unfavored Emperor Qing, and her health was not good.
It happened that her beloved son died in an accident. Concubine Gao was devastated and fell ill.
Various precious medicinal herbs were kept hanging for only three months before the soul passed away.
Emperor Qing lost his beloved son and his sweetheart one after another, and his body completely collapsed. Before he could arrange Concubine Gao's funeral, he died in a state of emotional excitement.
For a time, once the royal leader fell, both the former dynasty and the harem lost their backbone and everything was in chaos.
Fortunately, the harem was still okay, as there was a queen who lived in seclusion in a Buddhist temple, eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures. As a last resort, everyone in the palace pulled the person out.
There is someone taking care of the harem.
The previous dynasty was not so bad, it was not really out of control. After all, Emperor Qing was not without an heir.
As the only prince of marriageable age, Jun Daiyi was pushed to the supreme position by a group of civil and military ministers.
Jun Daiyi's reputation for being law-abiding is known throughout the court. He is usually cowardly and leaderless, and is easy to control.
The court officials were very satisfied.
Jun Daiyi is used to being law-abiding.
He sat on the dragon throne trembling with fear, feeling extremely uneasy.
The hands are not hands, the feet are not feet, it looks like he is about to stand up from the throne and run away at any time.
Whenever there is a matter in the court, I ask my dear ministers, what should we do?
Then, each camp began to argue, and in the end, both sides were tired of arguing, but still no result was reached.
Faced with the anxious eyes of the courtiers, he looked reserved, touching his forehead, touching the back of his head, and rubbing his hands together.
Next up:
Taifu, my dear ministers have been arguing endlessly. What should we do?
Prime Minister, everyone is arguing again. What do you think we should do?
General, please give me some advice. Who should be responsible for guarding the border?
Faced with arguments that were contrary to the debate, he looked embarrassed and proposed a compromise. Both sides got what they wanted, and somehow a stable situation was reached.
When the new emperor ascended the throne, all things were revived.
Emperor Qing was not a qualified ruler. He was a tyrant and oppressive ruler. In order to indulge in pleasure and entertainment, he repeatedly increased taxes, causing the people to suffer. His military preparations were also a mess.
Now the national treasury is empty and money is needed everywhere. Everyone asked Jun Daiyi for money, and Jun Daiyi looked at the Minister of Revenue, the Minister of Revenue looked at the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister looked at Jun Daiyi.
Jun Daiyi looked at the ground and muttered softly, "Don't look at me, don't look at me, I don't know, I didn't."
He threw the pot back and said, "You guys can handle the matter on your own, and you can figure out how to get the money yourself." Anyway, he didn't have anything he wanted, he didn't know how to do anything, and he couldn't manage anything.
But no matter what, although he has been on the throne for only two months, Emperor Jun Daiyi has done a great job.
It seemed out of place, but it stabilized the court.
Regime change always presents both risks and opportunities. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he needs manpower.
Jun Qingmo's mind became active.
This new emperor might be his chance.
"I see. Good job!" Zhang Yunniang clapped her hands and gave him two thumbs-up. If she had been smart enough to open her securities account, her face wouldn't have been so green. It turns out that people can't make money outside of their cognitive scope.
"I'm going out for a while today. If you need anything, please contact Lanzhi."
"What are you going to do?"
Jun Qingmo also tilted his head to look at her. Just now, when Zhang Yunniang tilted her head to look at him with a puzzled look outside the window, she was like a puppy, very cute and playful, and he followed her example.
"Of course it's a date." Zhang Yunniang clapped her hands, feeling happy from the bottom of her heart when she thought about the person she was going to meet soon.
"What?"
Jun Qingmo loosened the tray in his hand and it fell to the ground with a loud clang.
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