After entering summer, Prince Rui's Mansion received accurate information, and the emperor began to discuss the important status of the eldest grandson with the cabinet ministers.
At this point in time, the emperor kept delaying and was reluctant to issue the imperial edict to bestow the title.
Xiao Hongjin thought of the worst possibility that the emperor wanted to take back the fiefdom.
But no one expected that he had a big trick up his sleeve and wanted his eldest grandson to succeed to the throne.
Killing people and destroying their hearts is roughly like this.
A fourteen-year-old boy is not very grown up, but he has his own little thoughts and is easily convinced by slander.
It can be said that he is neither too young nor too young. He can inherit the family business and even get married and have children.
Xiao Hongjin issued a gag order, and the matter could not be spread outside, but he couldn't stop the second young master who loved to stir up trouble.
Seeing that he could not compete with his elder brother, Xiao Hongxuan, in a state of drunkenness and delusion, decided to throw in the towel and revealed the news he had heard to the eldest grandson of the palace.
Xiao Hongjin's eldest son looked very much like his biological father. He knew that his second uncle had bad intentions, so he immediately told his father the news.
This kid is very smart, but he is still inexperienced and cannot understand people's hearts.
Seeing his filial piety, Xiao Hongjin could only sigh, "He has finally grown up."
The second young master, who was not careful with his words, was severely punished by his eldest brother and was sent to the farm in a depressed state to reflect deeply.
His Majesty the Emperor made no secret of his love for the eldest grandson of the royal palace and even rewarded him with a piece of calligraphy before his birthday.
The words of encouragement written by hand, as long as the intention is there, are enough. The main point is to be thrifty and to judge by the heart rather than by the actions.
Is the child pitiful? Maybe!
Born into wealth and splendor, he must bear his due.
But this is the fate of being born into an imperial family, and few people can truly stay out of it.
Faced with the Emperor's relentless pressure, Xiao Hongjin pondered for a long time before making a difficult decision...
Half a month later, in the imperial study.
The Minister of Revenue learned of Xiao Hongjin's decision and praised the emperor for his generosity and for ruling the world with benevolence.
The flattery was quite effective, and the emperor was very pleased. He then expressed his regret.
It would be even better if Xiao Hongjin could pay the taxes owed by Prince Rui.
Great minds think alike, but the Minister of Revenue couldn't argue with him and had to gently persuade him: "When a person dies, the debt is settled. In fact, imperfection is also a kind of beauty."
The Emperor was deeply impressed. "Your words are quite true. In that case, let's wait a little longer for the money to repair the Imperial Academy. After all, imperfection is a different kind of beauty."
The Minister of Revenue was anxious. It was okay to have shortcomings, but it was not okay to lack money!
"Your Majesty, it is already midsummer, and the Autumn Examination will begin in March. The Imperial Examination Hall still needs to be repaired."
"My dear minister, you are wrong. It's not that I am unwilling to approve it, but the amount seems a little unreasonable."
The Minister of Revenue lowered his eyebrows and replied respectfully, "If you must compare it with the cost of repairing the reservoir, then the cost of repair is indeed higher."
The emperor choked. This old guy always pricks my lungs.
This kind of small project definitely cannot be troubled by the Imperial Master. I heard that he has no other hobbies except writing erotic stories, unless he is hired for a large sum of money.
Forget it, let the Ministry of Industry find someone to fix it!
The Minister of Revenue returned triumphantly. Although His Majesty had cut one-third of the budget, he finally saw money coming into the account, which was truly rare.
Not only the Imperial Examination Hall in the capital, but also the local finances had to spend more on repairs because the once-in-three-years imperial examination was approaching.
Han Zecang passed the examination as a student in the first exam, a scholar in the second, and failed in the third exam. He will soon be taking the exam for the fourth time and is under great pressure.
This was Han Zeli's first time taking the exam, and he applied for the military subject.
There is definitely some pressure, most of which comes from the assessment of military tactics and strategies.
Han Zeli was forced to read through military books and flexibly apply the Thirty-Six Strategies to deploy troops.
When he was young and frivolous, he once vowed to travel the world of martial arts, but now he changed his mind and wanted to take the exam to become the top martial arts champion.
How naive and ignorant he was at that time.
Now he has shot himself in the foot and regrets it, but it is too late.
In comparison, Han Zeli's study partner was much calmer.
Su Shien thought he could pass the exam, so he helped him to cancel his slave status and let him take the exam to try.
I am extremely grateful to my study partner and kneel down to thank my teacher for giving me a new life.
Su Shien quickly helped him up: "Don't be so polite, it's not too late to call me mentor after you pass the exam."
The companion's tears were about to fall, but after hearing what Lord Su said, he immediately held back his tears.
I still have to work harder and fill in the gaps. Otherwise, if I fail, I won’t even have the qualifications to thank my mentor.
According to the original plan, several people should set off to return home in early July. Going back early will give them some buffer time.
But Han Zecang was worried about his wife who was about to give birth, so it would be good to be able to accompany her for one more day.
Lin Xue is in good condition. She finds something to do every day. She heard that proper exercise can help with childbirth.
Ever since Mrs. Lin learned that her daughter was pregnant, she began looking for a midwife and a wet nurse.
As soon as they arrived in Shuzhou, they took over Lin Xue's food and daily life. They were obviously experienced old men.
But Han Zecang was still worried. He wanted to stay with Lin Xue, watch her give birth safely, and preferably accompany her through the confinement period.
Han Zeyu felt that this was his duty as a husband. It was just a matter of traveling, and three or four days would be enough.
"Don't worry, with your big brother here, time is not a problem."
Han Zecang gritted his teeth. Although he didn't know what means his elder brother would use, as long as he could shorten the journey, it would be fine.
The child seemed to sense the adults' urgency, so he was understanding and figured it out a few days in advance.
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