Chapter 2118 Seal
After saying that, Feng Zongping stood up and left, no longer staying with them.
Zhao Liulang also glanced at Lu Yue and the others, then stood up and left.
The few people who stayed looked at each other, and one of them looked at Lu Yue, "Are we being disliked?"
Lu Yue said irritably: "If you ask me, who should I ask?"
Before the Jinshi examination, what they learned was different, and the prince was getting older. Although he still had to go to Chongwenguan for classes every now and then, they were just auditors and could not understand many of the classes.
Sometimes the lecturers would simply call the prince to another room to have lessons alone, and they would still learn the meaning of the scriptures.
I didn't think it was a big deal at first, but after the imperial examination last year, Kong Jijiu started assigning them some work to proofread books.
This kind of work is so boring. Reading books is tiring enough, and they also have to proofread books. They get a headache almost just by looking at books.
Bai Shan and his friends spent four months reviewing books during the four months they were in Xiazhou. Now they feel like vomiting when they see the books. However, after Bai Shan and his friends came back and took over this job, they seemed to enjoy it very much.
This comparison makes them look very bad.
Although they are indeed not very good.
Manbao sat on the observation deck, poured tea for everyone, and asked Bai Shan, "Have you finished proofreading your books today?"
Bai Shan nodded, "Almost. I have copied the book you wanted last time and will give it to you later."
Bai Erlang was talking to Mingda, "I heard there's a kind of ice chrysanthemum in the Western Regions that's perfect for making tea. I'll pick some and have someone bring it back to you."
Chang Yu said idly, "You came all the way here to send me ice chrysanthemums. I heard that the gemstones from the Western Regions are particularly beautiful."
Bai Erlang said, "I'll buy it too."
Manbao also became interested and asked Changyu, "Do you want us to bring some for you?"
Chang Yu cheered up and said happily, "I wonder what colors are available."
"What color do you like?" She said, "I've heard from my fourth brother that the gemstones brought by merchants from the Western Regions are very valuable, and they keep them for sale. The ones they sell first are not very good, and they often keep the best ones. In the end, no one knows who they will sell them to."
Chang Yu said, "I like red. The brighter the color, the better. Please keep an eye out for it for me later. If you find it, just buy it and bring it back to me."
Manbao nodded and said, "If I had enough money, I would buy it for you."
When Chang Yu heard this, he felt a little unsure about her ability. "When are you leaving? I'll send you some money. Bring more with you."
Don’t be sad if you see something nice but don’t have the money to buy it.
Mingda said, "Don't bring too much. I heard from my father and the others that you shouldn't show off your wealth when you go out."
Chang Yu: "Just bring more guards. Who would dare to invade if we use the name of the Great Jin?"
Bai Shan thought that it was impossible to bring more people. They didn't mind having more people, but business trips cost money and there were regulations. The Ministry of Personnel, the Imperial Medical Service, and the Honglu Temple would not let them do whatever they wanted.
Sure enough, as soon as the matter of sending envoys to the Western Regions was proposed, each department decided on the number of people to be sent.
This time the purpose was to find a way to prevent and treat smallpox, so the delegation was headed by Zhou Man, and the Honglu Temple was a subordinate.
Therefore, the emperor directly promoted her to the fifth rank editor and appointed her to lead the diplomatic mission. Zhuang Xun, a messenger from the Honglu Temple, was appointed as the deputy envoy, and the Honglu Temple was ordered to select two more people to accompany them.
The chief envoy can bring two attendants, and the deputy envoy and below can bring one attendant. As for the extra attendants, the court does not interfere, but is not responsible for their food and accommodation.
Bai Shan, Bai Jilang and others all have multiple belts.
The emperor said, "When you return, think about what else needs to be added and submit a memorial to the Secretariat."
Manbao didn't understand what he was saying for a moment. After he withdrew, he went to Xiao Yuanzheng and asked, "What does your majesty mean? Can I ask for anything else?"
Otherwise why ask what else to add?
In fact, she still has quite a lot to add.
Xiao Yuanzheng glanced at her and said, "Your Majesty, these words are not meant for you, so just let them go in one ear and out the other. Don't take them to heart."
Manbao was even more puzzled. "If it wasn't for me, then who was it for? I'm the envoy, so this matter has the most to do with me, right?"
Xiao Yuanzheng thought she was being noisy, so he quickened his pace. "You'll know later. Why are you asking so many questions? Are you done with what you're doing? You're leaving for the Western Regions soon, and you'll have to teach Liu Sanniang what you're supposed to teach her. She'll be teaching the students from now on. And what about the book you're revising? Didn't you say you still had two chapters to finish? Hurry up and finish it before you leave. The school is waiting for it."
Manbao saw Xiao Yuanzheng walking away while talking, and she had to jog to catch up with him, so she couldn't help but stop.
She tried her luck, couldn't help but hum twice, and turned to find Mr. Zhuang.
Humph, if I don’t tell her, won’t she go and ask Mr. Zhuang?
After listening to this, Mr. Zhuang thought for a moment and then asked, "Has anyone approached you and expressed a desire to go to the Western Regions with you?"
Manbao shook his head. "No, we're going to look for smallpox. Who would want to go with us?"
Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "Then let it go for now. If someone is interested, they will come to you."
Manbao was confused, but since Mr. Zhuang said so, she could only listen.
Mr. Zhuang put the book aside and asked, "Are you going to live in the palace again?"
"Yes," Manbao said, "The experiment is over. Dean Xiao asked me to hand over the work on hand to Sanniang as soon as possible, so I've been very busy recently. Living in the palace is much more convenient."
Mr. Zhuang did not keep her any longer and let her go.
As Manbao was about to leave, a guard stepped forward to stop her, "Master Zhou, our master wants to see you."
Manbao looked at him curiously, "Who is your master?"
Guard: "...Master Zhou, I am from the Imperial Guard."
"Oh, it's Lord Yin." Manbao looked around and said, "Let's go, where is Lord Yin going to meet me?"
Seeing that she accepted it so well, the guard could only turn around and lead the way. "It is not convenient for our lord to come to the East Palace, so we are waiting in the West Inner Courtyard. Please come in."
Manbao then went to the Western Inner Courtyard with him.
Yin Li was practicing archery in the martial arts arena. Seeing Zhou Manlai, he shot the arrow in his hand, then waved at her with a smile, "Master Zhou, would you like to try it too?"
Manbao stepped forward, looked at the bow in his hand, then looked at his arm, and shook his head, "I can't pull such a heavy bow."
Yin Li smiled, handed the bow in his hand to the guard, and asked someone to fetch a small bow. "This one is only five dou, try it."
Manbao took it in his hand and slowly pulled it open to try.
Seeing that she was able to pull the bow completely, Yin Li's eyes flashed with admiration, and he taught her how to nock the arrow and aim.
Manbao also learned the Six Arts of a Gentleman. When they were in the village, they played with slingshots. Later, they learned bows and arrows after entering Yizhou City.
But she learned very little. Bai Shan and Bai Erlang had to learn every day. She just knew it, but she was not proficient in it.
Manbao released the arrow, and it flew out. Because Yin Li helped her correct it, it hit the bull's eye.
See you at 6pm
(End of this chapter)
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