Chapter 439 Hu Shanxiang 30
More than two months passed in a blink of an eye. After taking the provincial and palace examinations, Huda rested at home for many days. Fortunately, he was in good health and recovered quickly.
Hu Gongshi, who only managed to get the fourth place, was going to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Guild Hall early this morning. He said that he had made an appointment with a new confidant to wait for the results to be announced and enter the palace together.
Hu Shanxiang naturally knew who that person was. In the eyes of her family, he was a more talented scholar than Hu Da. According to Hu Da, he would definitely be the top scorer in this year's exam.
But if Shanxiang were to say, it was a golden legend sent by God to the Zhu family.
That’s right, it’s our Yu Qian, Yu Shaobao.
Of course, he's not one yet. But that's precisely why it's so valuable! Her brother has a pretty good eye for people, but it's not surprising. It's reasonable for the first and second place finishers in the national exam to be together.
As for Zhu Zhanji, he was very busy these days and only visited occasionally. Although he knew that the eldest brother of the Hu family had a friend who he got along very well with, he did not ask too much.
This morning, her eldest brother slipped out early, so Hu Shanxiang stayed home with her parents and sister-in-law. Even though everyone had confidence in her eldest brother, they were still worried before such a big thing happened.
The Three Pure Ones and the Buddha enshrined in the house were immediately put to use, and the family took turns burning incense and bowing to them. When it was time for lunch, everyone had a bit of a taste for the food, but Shanxiang persuaded them to eat some.
The anxious and tense atmosphere lasted from dawn to dusk, and was finally ignited when the person who brought the good news arrived at their doorstep: "Master Hu Dahu of Junzhou, high school!"
“I got it! I got it!”
Hu Shi accepted the neighbors' congratulations with a beaming smile, while his housekeeper distributed the gifts to everyone. With red silk hangings and firecrackers set off to celebrate, the Hu family was instantly engulfed in a sea of joy.
At this time, Hu Da looked at Yu Qian, who was drunk after just a short separation. With a headache on his face, he asked someone to give him sobering soup and apply cold water on his face. At least he woke him up before entering the palace.
"Yu Yanyi, Yu Yanyi, you have done me a great disservice. I, a distinguished Jinshi, have become your servant. Well, after all, you are also a Jinshi!"
Huda hit him secretly, and seeing that the man was still dazed and didn't know what day it was, he had no choice but to help him up, and the two of them were escorted into the palace together.
Fishes and dragons dance all night long, and the sky is full of fireworks all night long.
Yingtian Prefecture was much more lively today than usual. Seeing that her family members were relieved, Hu Shanxiang simply took Ruo Wei out with her. The streets were indeed crowded with people, and everyone had a lively smile on their face.
There were lion dancers, fire-breathing people, stilt walkers, opera singers, and countless fireworks in the sky, which made the two of them dazzled.
The two ran to a small vendor selling lanterns. He had the largest variety of lanterns and the best craftsmanship. They picked and chose, one picking a green-skinned crab lantern and the other a large red-scaled carp lantern. Just as they were about to sell two more lanterns to their children, they saw a man riding a horse approaching. Who else could it be but Zhu Zhanji?
"Why are you out of the palace on such an important day?"
"Grandpa said he wanted to see you, so I came to take you to the palace."
Hu Shanxiang looked at his horse and asked, "Shall we ride together?"
"I've asked someone to prepare a carriage." Zhu Zhanji said as he dismounted and handed the horse to Sun Ruowei. "Please help me take it back to the Hu family first. I'll ride it away another day."
After saying that, he hurriedly took Shanxiang's hand and was about to protect her as they walked out. Shanxiang quickly handed the lantern in her hand to Ruo Wei.
Sun Ruowei looked at herself holding a lantern in one hand and a horse in the other, then at Shanxiang who had been abducted. She cursed this dog saint grandson a thousand times in her heart, but she had no choice but to take the things back without complaint and appease the elders of the Hu family.
Hu Shanxiang had just entered the palace, and the two of them didn't have to wait long before they saw the emperor coming. They followed the emperor into the palace, but saw that the prince was half a step slower, and her brother was following behind him with a drunk on his shoulders.
This scene was so magical that even Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but take a few more glances.
After the two of them entered the hall and Hu Shanxiang sat down, Zhu Zhanji finally came to his senses. He glanced at the person whose chair was still padded, then looked back at himself, who was still standing. Well, he wasn't much better than the two kneeling outside.
"You look good, and the imperial physician says you're well again. I'm relieved." Zhu Di glanced at his grandson and smiled again, "I heard your parents have also arrived in Beijing. I've asked the crown prince to prepare a gift and send it to your home shortly."
Hu Shanxiang was about to stand up to express her gratitude, but Zhu Di waved his hand and said, "No need to stand up. Someone else will do it for you."
Zhu Zhanji knelt down and said, "Thank you for the reward, Grandpa."
"That guy outside called Huda, is he your brother?"
"It's my brother."
Zhu Di nodded. "I've read his writings. He's not just a frivolous person, full of flowery flourishes. He's particularly insightful on issues concerning people's livelihoods. But today, he spoke up for a drunkard who misbehaved in front of the palace. Don't you think that's a bit rude?"
"Grandpa, this kind of thing, she..."
"I asked you?" Zhu Di glanced at him lightly and cursed casually, "You are rude. Get out and stand."
Zhu Zhanji couldn't hide the worry on his face, but he didn't dare to disobey his grandfather, so he had to wink at Hu Shanxiang, signaling her to speak more gently. He stood behind the curtain with his ears pricked up, waiting for the slightest hint of trouble so that he could rush over at the first opportunity.
They were the only two people left in the hall. Hu Shanxiang smiled instead: "Don't scare people all the time. What if something bad happens to you?"
"If these people are not stubborn, they can turn my place upside down." Zhu Di leaned back on the dragon throne and smiled at her: "Don't change the subject. Tell me, how should we deal with your brother's matter?"
"Disrespecting etiquette in front of the palace is a serious crime. Although my brother was kind in speaking up for me, he should be punished. Everything is naturally at the disposal of the Emperor."
"Ha~ Leave it to me? You won't care if I chop off their heads?"
"I still have to persuade him. After all, he is my only brother."
"Well, how are you going to persuade me?"
Hu Shanxiang stood up from her seat, bowed, and then said, "Since the Emperor didn't condemn me on the spot, he must have considered it. You are a wise and enlightened monarch, and my brother is not one who can't distinguish right from wrong. I believe the Emperor has already made a plan."
"I would like to thank the emperor for his grace."
Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said, "I am neither a minister nor a concubine. What kind of thanks are you giving me?"
Hu Shanxiang raised her face and smiled, "The Crown Prince once told me that all under heaven belongs to the king. There's nothing wrong with what I said."
"You're all trying to play tricks on me here. Come on, get up."
Zhu Di beckoned her over with a wave of his hand and said, "I haven't seen you come to the palace to visit me in all these days, but that little monkey has been running to you every day."
"The Imperial Palace is a very important place. With my current status, I cannot enter and exit at will."
"Now you're being polite again. Okay, I won't belabor the point. Stay in the palace for two days. I've had them clean up the house. It's quiet and has a nice view. Let's compete again tomorrow."
Zhu Di made the final decision, not giving Shanxiang any chance to refuse. He closed his eyes and said, "Go call the crown prince in. I'm going to sleep."
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