Shanshui was also at Cheng's house that day and heard what Cheng Jinxing and Cheng Wu said.
He had the same idea as Cheng Yue, but he just didn't say it out loud.
"That's right. Unless the two brothers can win next year's top scholar in both civil and military examinations. Since His Majesty ascended the throne, he has attached great importance to each top scholar in both civil and military examinations. In the past twenty-three years, there have been seven top scholars, seven in martial arts. Three of these seven hold important positions at court, while four are still in training and, provided they don't make any mistakes, could enter the cabinet. The most famous of these is Hanyu's father, who rose from a humble top scholar to the position of Prime Minister today. He was also the first top scholar selected by the Emperor upon his ascension to the throne. As for the top martial scholars, six of them have joined the Dragon Shadow Guard. The previous top martial scholar is currently serving as a sword-bearing guard in front of the Emperor. The next year's top martial scholar will undoubtedly take over the previous position."
Ji Mingxuan popularized the status of the top scholars in civil and military affairs in the court.
"Even if Jin Yan and Jin Xing have caught the emperor's eye, our Cheng family is still not qualified to fight against a prince!"
Cheng Yue looked at Ji Mingxuan and asked seriously.
Cheng Yue was surprised at Xue Hanyu's identity, but he couldn't care about her at the moment. The affairs of their Cheng family were the most important.
"You can't say that." Shanshui held Cheng Yue's hand, shook his head at her, then looked at Ji Mingxuan and said, "If Jin Yan and Jin Xing can really win the top prize in both civil and military examinations, then they will be the emperor's people. The emperor certainly has no objection to the Ji family marrying into the Cheng family, but if the second prince wants to stop it, the emperor will naturally have objections to him. I can understand the truth, and I think the second prince will understand it too. What's more, the Ji family is not a pushover. Lord Ji, am I right?"
Ji Mingxuan was surprised.
He didn't expect Shanshui to see things so clearly. He had already thought about how to persuade Cheng Yue to help the Cheng family raise their two grandchildren for the sake of his own sister, but Shanshui got to the point right away.
Is this person really just a country bumpkin?
"But, will Jin Yan and Jin Xing definitely become the top scholars in both civil and military studies?"
Cheng Yue understood Shanshui's words, but was not sure whether his two nephews would have this luck.
Jin Yan is okay, he is smart and seems to be born to study. Whether it is memorizing or writing articles, Cheng Yue thinks he can definitely do it, but it is not certain that he will become the top scholar.
Jinxing is completely out of luck.
In Cheng Yue's opinion, Jin Xing is just better at fighting than other kids of the same age, and he can withstand beatings, but compared to those kids who are skilled in martial arts, he is far behind.
At least, he couldn't even beat Mingzhu.
Cheng Yue didn’t know how powerful Mingzhu was. She only knew that Mingzhu had learned kung fu, so the other people participating in the martial arts exam must have also learned kung fu.
Therefore, Cheng Yue was very worried about Ji Mingxuan's proposal.
"Ayue, since Master Ji has proposed it, we will definitely find a way to help the two little ones. At the very least, we should find a great scholar as a master for Jinyan, and a warrior who is no weaker than Mingzhu as a master for Jinxing."
Shanshui held Cheng Yue's hand and comforted her.
Cheng Yue looked at Ji Mingxuan puzzledly.
"Hahaha, Brother Mo is absolutely right. My feeling just now was indeed correct. Brother Mo and I really met too late! Miss Cheng, please rest assured. The potential danger to the Cheng family is caused by my Ji family. As for this master, I will definitely find the best one for the two brothers!"
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