Chapter 638 A Dream of Youth (170 words)
"Yanxi, your mother only wishes for your well-being. From now on, you can study whenever you want. Your mother will hire a tutor for you, and she will find whatever you want. But please don't discuss policy essays or anything else related to politics, okay?"
The emperor could dote on little Yanxi because she was the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, but the emperor would not allow the princess to interfere in politics.
He wouldn't think it was the princess's fault, so it must be the queen who taught the princess and the queen's family.
Yan Xi blinked, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears, but she still nodded.
"Good child, by the way, isn't your royal aunt going to hold a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet? Take your royal sister with you to take a look, and if you like any of them, come back and tell your mother."
What I like is not flowers, of course.
Yan Xi's face didn't flush with embarrassment; instead, it turned somewhat pale. "Mother, I'm still young..."
"You're not young anymore, almost fourteen. It's the perfect time to find a husband. If you find someone you like, settle down with them now. Otherwise, when you get older, all the good men will be taken."
After saying that, she sighed again and looked at Yan Xi with pity, "Your mother and father never thought of using your marriage to conspire or win over anyone, so they didn't arrange it directly. They just hope that you can find someone who pleases you."
Of course, those who can attend the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet are all of high status. Yan Xi will not marry too badly, after all, she is also an assistant to the Empress and the future legitimate son of the Empress.
Yan Xi understood all of this, but despite the clear autumn weather, she felt a chill in her heart.
Her rational side told her that this was something she had to do to enjoy the luxuries of a princess, but her heart... was unwilling.
Xiao He shook her head, as if she was about to bloom into a small pink flower.
Xie Ning went to the Imperial Hospital as usual today, but in fact she was mainly responsible for the Empress and Princess Yanxi. Now there was also Consort Gong, and she would occasionally take turns to check the pulses of other concubines.
The Empress's due date is approaching, so Xie Ning has to come to the palace every day to check her pulse, but for some reason, the Empress is still somewhat restless.
After several painful experiences, the Empress took Xie Ning's hand. Having witnessed Gong Jieyu's experience, the Empress knew that Xie Ning was skilled in midwifery.
Moreover, she privately asked the midwives who delivered Gong Jieyu's baby, and they all said that Xie Ning was not only a good doctor, but also an excellent midwife.
Although the Empress trusted the nannies and midwives who stayed by her side, Xie Ning had both medical skills and experience, so she couldn't help but rely on Xie Ning more.
After all, they had known each other for several years, and she knew Xie Ning's character; he would never side with someone else to persecute her.
"Young Master Xie, would you like to stay and read with Yan Xi for a few days? I have some rare books here that you may take a look at."
This means they want Xie Ning to stay.
Today she felt some abdominal pain, so she hurriedly asked Xie Ning and the imperial physician to come over, but she was not going to give birth so quickly. The imperial physician said that the child would take another two or three days to be born.
Xie Ning paused for a moment, then replied with an "okay".
The Empress glanced at the maid beside her, who immediately brought over a small tray with a lustrous jade hairpin on it. "A young lady should dress up properly."
After saying that, he inserted the jade hairpin into Xie Ning's hair bun. Since it was not court, Xie Ning was not wearing official clothes or hat, but ordinary clothes. His hair was only combed into a spiral bun. He was not wearing any pearl flowers, so the jade hairpin did not look out of place.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."
"Go read a book."
Yan Xi led Xie Ning to the side hall. She had lived here before she had a palace. The two took off their shoes and socks and sat on the couch to talk. Actually, Xie Ning was teaching her the Zuo Zhuan.
She had learned many of the things here, but Xie Ning's explanations offered many different perspectives.
"Ah Ning, are you still going to the clinic to see patients?"
Xie Ning turned to the next page, met Yan Xi's gaze, and shook her head, "No, I'm too busy. Although practicing medicine at Dejitang can help me gain experience, people always need to have some biases."
"I thought you would continue to treat...the common people."
These words are quite telling. "Yan Xi, if I were to practice medicine at Dejitang, I could see twenty or thirty people a day. But as an official, I can ensure that countless people can afford medical care and buy genuine medicine."
"Measuring the weather is essential for agriculture, and pharmacies are used to benefit the people, protecting them from counterfeit medicines on the market."
"I've learned a lot." Yan Xi cupped her hands in greeting, then suddenly looked up, and the two smiled at each other.
Red maple leaves flutter outside the window, cutting off beams of light and shadow.
Xie Ning was halfway through his lecture when he noticed that Yan Xi was still lost in thought, so he tapped on the table and asked, "Yan Xi, is something on your mind?"
I was daydreaming all afternoon.
“I…” Yan Xi glanced at the palace maids in the distance. When the two of them were studying, they always sent the palace servants far away, so no third party could hear them talking.
"Ah Ning, have you ever thought about taking the imperial examination?"
Xie Ning's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. She hadn't expected Yan Xi's thoughts to jump to this point. Of course, she had thought about it, but there had never been a case of a woman taking the imperial examinations since ancient times. In order to reduce the impact, she had come up with another way.
Lowering her eyes slightly, Xie Ning said softly, "Yan Xi, do you think those adults would allow women to take the imperial examinations?"
Yan Xi was also caught in a dilemma, but she quickly made up her mind again, "They can all make you a female official, why would they stop you from taking the imperial examination?"
However, the matter of granting her an official position was discussed for a long time, and her father said that there was even a fight going on in the court.
In the end, it was only because the senior officials took pity on Xie Ning's talent that they turned a blind eye, and this was only because the official positions they granted her were not important.
The position of proofreader is merely a nominal one, with no real power. As for the position of physician, even if it had real power, it wouldn't matter, since they are just medical craftsmen and it wouldn't harm their interests.
But if she were to take the imperial examination, it would be different. If she passed the examination, she would be qualified to govern.
One radish, one hole; if she really sets a precedent, then she'll just take half a radish hole...
Yan Xi continued to persuade her, "Since ancient times, no woman has ever taken the imperial examination, but what law states that women are not allowed to take the imperial examination?"
“A-Ning.”
Yan Xi grasped Xie Ning's hand, her eyes blazing with fury. "You once said that what a prince can do, I can do too. There's no difference between a princess and a prince, is there?"
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