Tu Yufan didn't say anything else and just left. After that, Jin Xiaohua asked Tu Yufan to cancel the engagement.
"Dad, Yu Zhiyan wrote me a letter, in which he talked about my cousin's miserable life. He expressed pity and hoped that my cousin could stay. I didn't want to ruin their love, so I voluntarily withdrew."
In the past in Jisheng Village, everyone was busy making a living and it was hard to support themselves, so naturally there was no such thing as taking concubines. Now, the more I come into contact with noble families, the more I realize how few are faithful to one another. Just like in history, most of the love that was praised were actually having romantic affairs with different people behind the scenes.
He sighed, "Xiaohua, don't be sad?"
"Why should I be sad? I have only met him once. Dad, if I must get married in this world, I don't need a good man. I will spend my life like this anyway. If I treat myself well, I will be able to live a good life."
"Don't worry, Dad is watching."
Tu Yufan thought about finding a man with an ordinary family background and upright character, and then suppress him all his life so that he could not escape from her control.
Tu Yufan was still thinking about this when the emperor suddenly summoned him.
"You have been in the Hanlin Academy for almost three years."
He had an inexplicable feeling that the emperor had been paying attention to him. Although he sometimes came into contact with the emperor in his work, he was just a small fry in front of so many big guys.
"Your Majesty, I have been in the Imperial Academy for two years and eight months."
There are only three months left before the assessment is over, and by then I will have something to say.
"I have read the policy paper you wrote for the palace examination. It seems that you have different opinions on agriculture. Why did you think of the border?"
"I was born in a farming family and have been farming since I was young. The people settled down here and chose to live here all year round. I also thought about the worries about the country's borders, so I decided to cultivate the land and guard the borders..."
Later, the emperor asked some more questions, and Tu Yufan answered them calmly. After a few hours, as it was getting dark, the emperor finally stopped asking.
"Is Zhu Xiaowei your old teacher? It seems that you have some outstanding qualities. He hasn't accepted any disciples for many years. You should be his last disciple."
As he was leaving, the emperor suddenly spoke in a deep voice, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry in his tone.
"Yes, but I am stupid and have not learned even one tenth of what you have learned."
"Humph, but a stubborn person who thinks he is right."
The two seemed to have a lot of conflicts. No wonder Zhu Xiaowei did not allow Xiang Chengting to see him. He was probably afraid of causing the emperor's displeasure.
Tu Yufan's face remained calm, and he said "I am terrified". In the end, the emperor said nothing more, and he left the Council Hall safely.
Three months later, the assessment was over and an imperial decree came down, and Tu Yufan was directly sent to Yuzhou to serve as the prefect.
Although he was promoted three times in a row, Yuzhou was located on the border, the people were tough, and the conditions were difficult. It was said that the previous prefect only stayed there for three years, and when he returned to Beijing to report on his work, he looked like he had aged by more than ten years.
The emperor's decision was capricious and filled with anger, which made people feel both amused and helpless.
Although staying in the Hanlin Academy has a brighter future, there are many people who will be unable to move for the rest of their lives. Being at the feet of the emperor and at the center of power, officials are now taking sides, and if they are not careful, they can easily become cannon fodder. Being sent out is also a good choice for him.
"The conditions in Yuzhou are difficult. Sangsang should stay in the capital and not follow Guo Xian." Zhu Xiaowei couldn't help but feel sorry for Zhu Sang.
Zhu Sang smiled and said, "Don't worry, uncle. Sang Sang is much better now and will naturally follow her husband."
In the past few years, the sadness between her brows has been smoothed out, and her expression has become much more lively.
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