Chapter 1996: Back
When Xuanyuan Jin came back, Tang Bao was almost asleep.
She was dazed and only felt a chill around her, with a familiar breath in the chill.
"Brother..." Tang Bao murmured with her eyes closed.
"Yeah, it's me. Go to sleep."
Xuanyuan Jin's hair was wet, and his low voice was filled with infinite tenderness.
Tang Bao instinctively rolled into Xuanyuan Jin's arms.
Then, he put one arm around Xuanyuan Jin's waist and put one leg on Xuanyuan Jin's leg.
Xuanyuan Jin: "..."
His body suddenly stiffened.
Then the heat rose up, and the cold bath that lasted for most of the hour was wasted.
Xuanyuan Jin tried his best to suppress some impulses in his heart, and waited resignedly until the little girl fell asleep. Then he gently took the little girl's hands and feet, and then jumped out of the window at a high speed.
In the second half of the night, Xuanyuan Jin did not return to his room, but slept directly on the big tree outside Tang Bao's window.
The next morning, Zhang Cheng and Zhao Wu were shocked to see Xuanyuan Jin jumping down from the tree.
There were drops of morning dew on Xuanyuan Jin's hair and clothes, and there was a hint of dark blue under his eyes.
"Master, what are you doing..."
Zhao Wu was dumbfounded.
The master looks like he is sleeping in a tree.
Why?
Could it be that he was driven out by the little princess?
Why did the little princess want to drive the master out?
Could it be that the master did something to the little princess...
Zhao Wu's eyes suddenly widened and he looked at Xuanyuan Jin in disbelief.
Master, are you a beast?
How could you do that?
How old is the little princess?
Well, the little princess is already of marriageable age.
If it weren't for the old ancestor who kept obstructing her, the little princess would have already moved into the East Palace.
but--
After all, the little princess hasn't married the master yet, right?
Xuanyuan Jin glanced at Zhao Wu and said calmly, "Go prepare breakfast."
"Yes, Master."
Zhao Wu responded, took a step forward, and couldn't help but look back.
"Master, that, although..."
You and the little princess haven't gotten married yet...
Zhang Cheng grabbed Zhao Wu and said, "Come on, go help get some water and cook!"
After saying that, he pulled Zhao Wu away without saying anything.
Zhao Wu: "...What are you doing?"
"You talk too much when you're idle."
Zhang Cheng said this while pulling Zhao Wu straight towards the stream.
Only when Xuanyuan Jin was out of sight did he let go of Zhao Wu.
The tacit understanding between the two over the years made Zhang Cheng know what Zhao Wu was going to say.
So Zhang Cheng let go of Zhao Wu and said, "Don't worry, the master knows his limits and won't do anything that's against etiquette."
After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, a sympathetic expression appeared on his face.
He added, "Speaking of which, the master is quite pitiful. He was originally the son of a dragon and the grandson of a phoenix, a child of destiny. It would have been a simple matter for him to marry any woman he wanted."
Zhang Cheng's tone changed when he said this.
"But the young princess's background is too powerful, especially that old ancestor. Even the emperor dares not disobey him."
"In my opinion, if the master wasn't the crown prince, the old ancestor would have wanted the master to marry into the family..."
Zhao Wu: “…”
That's true.
Zhao Wu thought of his ancestors and the Cloud Palace on the Fairy Mountain, and he confirmed Zhang Cheng's words in his heart.
If the master was not the prince of Dayan, the ancestor would definitely let the master marry into the family.
When Tang Bao woke up and saw that Xuanyuan Jin was not around, she didn't think much about it.
However, both of them tacitly did not mention what happened last night.
Time flies, and when Xuanyuan Jin and Tang Bao returned to the capital, there was only half a year left before their wedding.
The two of them traveled almost all over the territory of Dayan.
Wherever they go, Tangbao provides free medical consultations.
If someone asks for advice on medical skills, Tang Bao never hides anything and teaches them everything he knows.
What's more, if they meet someone with talent and good character, they will directly accept him as a disciple.
Tang Bao would never cherish something that belongs to her.
Xuanyuan Jin vigorously rectified the administration of officials in various places, punished corrupt officials, and redressed the grievances of the people.
In addition, he assisted Tang Bao in opening medical schools in various places.
So, by the time the two returned to the capital, the reputation of the prince and the future princess had reached an unprecedented height.
Some common people may not know who the emperor is, but when they mention the current Crown Prince and the future Crown Princess, their faces are absolutely full of admiration and worship, and they can't wait to kowtow to them on the spot.
The stories of the two men spread to the capital, greatly enriching the storybook of Concubine De.
At the same time, it also provided a large amount of material for storytellers in the capital.
Tang Bao was also a little excited when she saw the city gate of the capital.
She didn't expect that she would stay outside for such a long time this time.
The streets of the capital were bustling with activity, and among the pedestrians coming and going, there were many people dressed as students.
It’s nothing, the once-in-three-years Spring Examination is coming.
"Brother Huang is extremely talented and will surely pass the imperial examination this spring. I would like to congratulate you in advance..."
"Hahaha... Brother Wang, you're too kind. I heard that the number of candidates included in this imperial examination is the highest in history. With your talent and knowledge, you will definitely be on the list!"
"Hahahaha...Thanks for your kind words, brother..."
"Speaking of which, we should be grateful to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for this matter. If it weren't for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's wisdom and bravery in punishing corrupt officials, who knows how many more students would have failed..."
"That's right..."
A group of men dressed as scholars passed by Tang Bao and Xuanyuan Jin while talking.
Tang Bao glanced at Xuanyuan Jin and said with a smile, "Brother's actions in punishing corrupt officials have indeed benefited students all over the world."
After all, everyone has their own job in the officialdom.
For every corrupt official Xuanyuan Jin brings down, there will be just as many talented people replacing him.
As a result, the number of admissions in this spring examination was more than double that of previous years.
In this case, how can the scholars all over the world not be excited?
With more people admitted, their chances of making the list would be greatly increased, right?
Xuanyuan Jin shook his head slightly and said, "If these people can serve the people wholeheartedly and be honest and upright after graduating from high school, then this will indeed be a benefit for them."
"But if they forget their original aspirations after high school, abuse their power for personal gain, engage in corruption and bribery, and oppress the people, then this will be a guillotine hanging over their heads!"
Xuanyuan Jin paused here.
He added, "Back then, the magistrate of Yashan County was also a top-ranking Jinshi with a broad mind. I still remember the essay he wrote during the palace examination, which was full of the suffering of the people. Later, he gave an impassioned speech in the Golden Palace, vowing to live for the people and to work for their well-being."
"However, in just a few short years, they have become a cowardly force that preys on the people..."
Tang Bao felt a little complicated after hearing Xuanyuan Jin's words.
How many people can always keep their original intention after reaching a high position, not be tempted by fame, fortune and wealth, and not lose themselves?
Yashan County Magistrate Tang Bao also knew him. He was an examinee in the same class as Su Laowu.
The man was from a poor family and was as thin as a bamboo pole.
If it weren't for Tang Bao and Princess Linghua distributing porridge and medicine at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to hold on for the entire examination and would have given up the Spring Examination because of a cold.
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