Shi Yu stood on the ground, watching her mother tidy up her older brother's clothes.
She enthusiastically exclaimed, "Big brother, you're so handsome!"
"You must do your best today!"
"The emperor is not scary at all. Just treat him like a human being."
"If he deliberately makes things difficult for you, just tell Yu Yu, and Yu Yu will help you deal with him."
"Heh~" Shi Yu's words made Shi Chengxi chuckle softly.
His smile held a hint of helplessness and doting as he looked at Shi Yu, his eyes sparkling with tenderness, as if he were admiring an incomparably precious treasure.
"Don't worry, Yu Yu, your brother isn't afraid."
"This is not my first time meeting Your Majesty; I am able to handle the situation with ease."
Shi Yu felt much more at ease after hearing what her brother said.
With her little hands behind her back and her chest puffed out, she walked around Shi Chengxi with pride.
She talked as she walked, like a little adult.
"Big brother, you're so obedient. You don't need anyone to take care of you, and you've already made something of yourself."
"Unlike my second brother, who is always causing trouble."
"Pfft." He Qiuniang, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh.
"You little rascal, you're all brawn and no brains."
"You're quite the talker."
"If you have a mouth but don't speak, are you going to use it to fire cannons?" Shi Yu asked sincerely.
"You, alright, alright, I know you're capable." He Qiuniang quickly changed the subject.
"Come here, your clothes are disheveled."
"Mommy will tidy you up."
Only after dressing both children up beautifully and making them look smart and energetic did He Qiuniang feel at ease.
"Alright, you two can go now."
“Yu Xu, I heard from Tantai that things seem to be a bit unsettled outside lately.”
"You escort your older brother there, and be careful."
Shi Yu nodded her little head in agreement.
"Don't worry, Mother."
“Now, every official in the capital city carries a jade pendant that is considered evil.”
"Evil spirits run away faster than the government officials when they see them."
"That's good." He Qiuniang nodded with relief.
"Then we'll have to trouble our little Yu Yu."
"Mommy will have the kitchen prepare your favorite dish for you later."
"It's delicious!" Shi Yu's eyes lit up as soon as she heard that.
It's delicious, she likes it.
She definitely needs to go and come back early.
Thinking this, Shi Yu immediately pulled on her older brother's clothes.
"Big brother, let's hurry up and go."
"Go out early so you can come back for a good meal."
As Shi Yu spoke, she pulled her older brother away at breakneck speed.
However, Shi Chengxi bent down and reached out, scooping Shi Yu up from the ground and holding her in his arms.
"Let's go, Yu Yu." His voice was gentle.
"Go with my older brother."
“I’ll go with my brother!” Shi Yu’s beautiful eyes sparkled.
"Oh, great!"
"Big brother, let's go to the exam together."
Xuanzheng Hall
Emperor Tai'an arrived late, only after all the candidates who had participated in the palace examination had arrived.
He's the emperor, after all; he still needs to maintain the proper decorum.
Otherwise, how could he display his authority?
"Is everyone here?" Emperor Tai'an asked.
"Your Majesty, all the candidates participating in this palace examination have arrived."
"Evaluation is available anytime."
The official had barely finished speaking when Emperor Tai'an turned to the side.
He spoke to the person behind him.
"Yuyu, come here quickly."
"I'll take you along to test them."
Emperor Tai'an also had a sudden urge to bring Shi Yu along.
When the imperial court selected officials, academic knowledge was one aspect.
However, a person's character and temperament are very important.
Sometimes, with Yu, the gossip-loving expert, around, any candidates below who want to hide anything will definitely be exposed.
"Here you are, don't rush me!" Shi Yu slowly walked out from behind.
Emperor Tai'an reached out to hug her, but Shi Yu waved his hand away.
"The examiner is the teacher."
"My mother said that teachers should be more serious."
"Yuyu, don't sit on your lap."
“Yuyu is all grown up now, she can sit by herself.”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tai'an immediately ordered the chief eunuch to bring over a large chair.
They even laid out a mat so that Shi Yu's little bottom wouldn't feel uncomfortable.
Emperor Tai'an's small move completely astonished the candidates below.
They don't know much about Shi Yu.
Naturally, they were unaware of Shi Yu's importance in Emperor Tai'an's eyes.
But the officials present all knew.
So even though Emperor Tai'an added a chair for Shi Yu next to the dragon throne, which was somewhat against etiquette, they still said nothing.
Some candidates below, unable to contain their eagerness, boldly stepped forward to persuade Emperor Tai'an.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
"It is really inappropriate to add a seat next to the dragon throne, as it is against etiquette."
The moment the man spoke, he instantly drew everyone's attention.
I've seen people who aren't afraid of death, but I've never seen anyone so fearless.
This is the imperial examination, and Emperor Tai'an hasn't even spoken yet, but some people are already eager to show off their abilities.
Does this person even know the saying, "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down"?
And now, he is that bird.
He probably doesn't think he's particularly clever or loyal to the emperor and his country.
It's true that fools sometimes have good fortune, but idiots don't.
The officials present all stopped what they were doing and looked at him with strange smiles on their faces.
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