In the next few days, Jiang Sui first sent a letter home to Jeju to report the good news that Xiao Hechuan was admitted to high school, and then devoted himself to managing the Zhuangyuan Mansion.
Put the people in place and then purchase all the necessary things.
As for Xiao Hechuan, ever since the notice was issued, he has been receiving invitations to visit their homes.
Judging from the emperor's behavior towards Xiao Hechuan, everyone knows that this top scholar is highly valued by the emperor, and when he enters the Hanlin Academy in the future, his promotion will surely be rapid.
But now, there is no rush to attend these social engagements. Xiao Hechuan knows that the emperor is very averse to the ministers in the court and the children of the aristocratic families making frequent and secret friends with each other, especially when they are targeting the future upstarts in the court. It is obvious why.
This is also a test that His Majesty puts on these new candidates. If they are busy with various social gatherings and parties right after graduation and are reluctant to leave, the impression they leave on His Majesty will be greatly reduced.
In the previous life, due to Guo Gan's frame-up, the matter of Xiao Hechuan being the son-in-law was spread in the Kyoto circle with details. Everyone looked down on him as a top scholar who relied on nepotism or resources, so basically no one was willing to make friends with him.
He seemed to be the top scholar, but in fact, all the limelight was stolen by Guo Gan, and everyone was praising him.
But he didn't care and was happy to have some peace and quiet.
In this life, Xiao Hechuan still chose to keep a low profile and politely declined those invitations on the grounds that he had many things to take care of in his mansion.
What he had to do now was to wait for the emperor's summons for the final round of interviews.
However, it was different for Mo Tingjun and Lu Wenzhou, who won the second and third place this time. As soon as the notice came out, the two of them had already frequently appeared in various gatherings of dignitaries, drinking and having fun everywhere, enjoying everyone's pursuit.
Little did they know that the glory and popularity they thought they were enjoying would have no effect on their future careers at all, and the emperor's evaluation of them had been greatly reduced.
On the fifth day after the announcement was issued, the emperor summoned Xiao Hechuan to the imperial study.
Xiao Hechuan was not nervous at all. He walked into the imperial study calmly and generously, walked in square steps, looked straight ahead, and performed the standard kowtow. His voice was steady and powerful, which once again won the emperor's praise.
The emperor thought to himself that this young man was extraordinary. Not only was he a brilliant writer, he also had unique insights into political affairs. His policy papers were well written, to the point, and he could also propose appropriate solutions.
Now, even when facing himself, the king of a country, he did not show any sign of panic. Instead, he was able to face himself calmly, ask himself a series of questions, and give standard answers calmly and clearly.
Now, the more His Majesty looks at him, the more satisfied he feels.
She even thought that she still had a little princess who had not yet found a husband. The top scholar in front of her was top-notch in both talent and appearance, and was more than suitable for her little princess.
So, after asking a series of questions, the emperor took the initiative to chat with him about family matters.
"The champion is indeed extremely talented and capable. It is a blessing for the people of Daqing to have talents like you in the future. I just don't know if such an outstanding man as the champion is married?"
When the emperor asked this, Xiao Hechuan knew what he was planning.
After meeting the emperor in his previous life, he intended to become the emperor's son-in-law. However, after the news of him being a son-in-law in Jeju was exposed, he immediately gave up the idea.
They think he is a talented person who only knows how to live off others.
Afterwards, this honor naturally fell on Guo Gan. Although he did not pass the imperial examination and become the top scorer, he enjoyed the glory that a top scorer should have. Not only did he enter the Hanlin Academy, he also married a princess.
After that, the Guo family fell and was exiled, but the princess was naturally not affected. She decisively divorced Guo Gan and severed all ties.
Husband and wife are birds of the same forest, but when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. This is what this couple is about.
However, the princess was a daughter of a wealthy family and had no reason to accompany Guo Gan in his downfall. The two of them didn't have much love for each other in the first place and it was all arranged.
In this life, Xiao Hechuan already has Jiang Sui, and he won't even look at any other woman.
So he kowtowed to the emperor again.
"In reply to your Majesty, I have already married."
The emperor was surprised by this, because Xiao Hechuan had just reached adulthood and had already married.
Those who take the imperial examination path usually establish a career first and then start a family. It is rare to start a family first and then establish a career.
"I've never heard of anyone saying that the top scholar already has a family at such a young age."
He had indeed never heard anyone say that Xiao Hechuan and Jiang Sui kept a low profile in Kyoto.
"Yes, my wife, she married me when I was at my lowest point. She has never despised me, and she has served my family and parents wholeheartedly, and has kept the house in good order. I have sworn in this life that no matter how far I go or how high I fly, I will never let my wife down, and I will be loyal to her forever!"
"When you were down and out, are you referring to the year when the earthquake hit Jeju?" Unexpectedly, the emperor was quite gossipy.
"To reply to the Emperor, this is just one of the reasons!"
"Oh? Then I am very curious about your story. Would you be willing to tell me about it?"
His Majesty has been in the palace for a long time, and his hobby is to listen to some folk stories.
He has watched all the plays that Xia Wanning performed at Baixiyuan. He is also a fan of HAVOTS IN HEAVEN and has been waiting for the sequel, but there has been no response for a long time.
So, Xiao Hechuan told him his story about Jiang Sui, how he accidentally hit his brain and became a fool, and his original marriage partner wanted to break off the engagement because he didn't like him. At this time, it was Jiang Sui who took the initiative to stand up and marry him.
After marriage, she did not despise herself for being a fool, but protected herself everywhere. She took his family to do some small business to make money and improve their lives. Relying on her good luck, she helped their family avoid disasters time and time again, and then they came to where they are today step by step.
The two of them never left each other, supported each other, and became more and more loving.
He also promised to be with her forever.
After hearing his description, the emperor praised Jiang Sui on the spot as a rare and virtuous wife who was worthy of the deep love of the top scholar.
In short, today's conversation went very smoothly. His Majesty was satisfied with Xiao Hechuan in every way. The only regret was that he could not let him be his consort.
He doted on his little princess very much, and always wanted to choose a prince consort for her who was both talented and handsome, and had both moral integrity and artistic talent. He finally found one he liked, but it turned out that the man already had a virtuous wife. As a wise monarch, he would never do such a thing as breaking up a couple.
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