Chapter 1925: Should we send students to take the exam or hold a temple fair?
Su Xiaoliu tightened his tiger-skin cloak, and a hint of longing flashed across his eyes as he looked into the distance.
I wonder if my parents are in good health?
My sister is almost grown up, right?
Are we going to discuss marriage?
I’m afraid the threshold of my house will be flattened?
I wonder which brat would kidnap my sister...
No, no!
He has to go home as soon as possible to support his sister!
"Sir! There's news from over there!"
A man in black clothes came over quickly and reported to Su Xiaoliu in a low voice.
Su Xiaoliu's eyes flashed, and his aura suddenly changed.
"explain!"
It was just a simple word, yet it seemed to carry an unparalleled murderous aura.
The brave, simple and reckless boy of that year has disappeared in the turbulent war.
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Daliushu Village.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
"Bang, bang, bang, bang..."
The gongs and drums were loud and the music was resounding.
The lion dance team, led by Uncle Lin, danced the huge lion head with great vigor.
Villagers from miles around were attracted, all with excited faces and shining eyes.
"good!"
"good……"
Waves of cheers rang out from time to time.
The lion dance team danced all the way from the academy gate to the village entrance.
Behind the lion dance team, a long banner was held by two strong men.
The four words "Fude Academy" on the banner look like a dragon dancing in the sun, bringing up shimmering golden light.
Behind the banner, two rows of students wearing blue shirts and wearing silk scarves on their heads walked forward without caring about their relatives and rushed to the battlefield with high morale.
Well, I am going to the provincial capital to take part in the autumn examination.
"I wish the scholar a successful start!"
"I wish the scholar success in the imperial examination!"
"I wish the scholar will win the first prize!"
"I wish the scholar immediate success!"
…
All the children in Daliushu Village came out, running and shouting slogans loudly.
It was also difficult for Wangcai to use his power as the acting boss and force these children to memorize it at the cost of a pound of malt sugar.
The villagers on both sides of the street also had smiles on their faces, talking and laughing, looking very happy.
"Oh my! My idiot can recite so many poems..."
An old lady pointed at a little child and showed off to others with a smile on her face.
"My Baogen can also recite..."
"My kid can also..."
"Aunt, that's not poetry, it's a congratulatory message..."
"Who cares what it is? Anyway, my child can recite it, and in the future he will definitely have to take the exam like the scholars..."
A group of aunts and ladies pointed at the children, then looked at the awe-inspiring scholar, and talked about it and imagined the future.
Tang Bao didn't expect that her own academy would cause such a big commotion.
It is said that when she accompanied her fifth brother and others to the provincial capital to take the imperial examination, they made quite a big show, but at that time it was just to advertise the academy.
Things are different now. Fude Academy has become famous all over the world just because its plaque was written by the emperor himself.
What's more, Fude Academy did achieve remarkable results in the last autumn and spring examinations.
Tang Bao felt that she could be more low-key in the future.
Even if you really want to be high-profile, you have to wait until you have results, right?
However, Tang Bao wanted to keep a low profile, but the situation did not allow it.
The county magistrate of Fengqi County led all the gentry and wealthy families in the county.
"This subordinate greets the princess!"
The county magistrate saluted with a flattering look on his face.
Then, he waved behind him.
Okay, there's a long list to come.
Dragon dancers, stilt walkers, jugglers...
If it weren't for the lack of time to set up the troupe, he might have brought the troupe with him.
Tang Bao was overwhelmed.
Are you sending students to take the exam, or are you planning to hold a temple fair?
Daliushu Village was bustling with activity, but the imperial palace in the capital seemed deserted.
The border was in crisis, the emperor had a gloomy face all day long, the court was in chaos, and the concubines in the palace naturally had to be careful.
"Oh! I don't know where Tangtang is?"
The virtuous concubine sighed and rarely put down the embroidery needle.
This palace hasn't been bustling for a long time.
She was almost suffocating.
Concubine Shu also sighed, smoothed her temples, and said, "I finally waited for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come back, but Tangtang hasn't come back yet."
While standing in front of the table painting, Concubine De said nonchalantly, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince won't let Tangtang be separated from him for too long."
"What do you mean?" Concubine Shu looked up, puzzled. "The Crown Prince has gone to the border. Could it be that Tangtang is going with him?"
After saying that, I felt it was impossible.
Then, he shook his head and said, "The north is cold. His Royal Highness would definitely not want a little girl like Tangtang to suffer there!"
Defei continued to move and glanced at Shufei indifferently.
"What do you know? The North has its own unique scenery. Tangtang has traveled to so many places in the past few years, so maybe she wants to go back to the North to experience the hardships of the North."
After Concubine De finished speaking, a hint of longing flashed across her eyes.
When Concubine Shu heard what Concubine De said, she did not argue with her anymore and rarely agreed with her.
"That's true. Going to the north and feeling the cool breeze is better than being stuck here all day."
"Alas! I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to step out of these four-cornered palace walls again in my lifetime?"
"It would be wonderful if I could travel around the world and visit the places Tangtang has been to..."
As Concubine Shu spoke, a longing expression appeared on her face.
After Concubine Shu said this, Concubine Xian put down the embroidery needle she had just picked up.
"I want to go to Jiangnan and visit the famous masters of Suzhou and Hunan embroidery."
“Although the ancient acupuncture method is world-famous, each master has its own unique features.”
"Besides, Jiangnan has beautiful scenery. I heard it's a great place for retirement..."
The virtuous concubine looked out the window with burning eyes, and a look of longing appeared on her face.
It has to be said that the letters that Tang Bao sent back one after another in the past few years left a very deep impression on the ladies, and also made them more curious about the outside world.
The four-cornered palace walls can hardly suppress the restless hearts.
"How difficult is that?" Concubine De stood in front of the table, finally putting down her paintbrush. She looked at the two of them and said in a mysterious tone, "As long as you live long enough and Tangtang takes that position, it will be easy for you to travel wherever you want or retire wherever you want."
Concubine Xian: “…”
Concubine Shu: “…”
Both of them were stunned.
Then, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
"You mean...as long as the Emperor..."
Concubine Shu suddenly stopped talking.
She dared not say the word "pass away" no matter what.
Just because she didn't say it doesn't mean the others didn't understand.
Several people exchanged a knowing look and understood what the other party meant.
As long as the emperor passes away and the prince ascends the throne, Tang Bao will be in charge of the phoenix seal of the harem. Wherever the concubines want to go, it will be up to Tang Bao to say a word.
As for the emperor's opinions and the rules set by the ancestors, they are nothing in front of Tang Bao.
And according to Tang Bao's personality, she would definitely not make things difficult for them.
Whether they want to leave the palace or want to retire in the palace, they will be comfortable.
There was no custom in Dayan for concubines to be buried alive with the emperor, but if the emperor died, concubines without sons would be sent to the temple to practice asceticism.
To be honest, none of the ladies wanted to go to the temple of ancient Buddha and green lamps.
No, no! They need to think it over carefully!
Tangtang, my dear, you must sit in that seat!
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