Chapter 292 I’ll ensure you a smooth journey!
Xun Mingzhi looked at the two people in front of him and was very satisfied with their reactions. "You don't have to think too much. The Royal Concubine is originally from the Xun family, so she naturally has to plan for the family. If you step into the court in the future, the Royal Concubine will definitely help you with all her strength."
After he finished speaking, he looked at the two brothers carefully with his sharp eyes.
If these two people showed dissatisfaction with the last sentence, they would be of no use.
Just like Xun Zhiyuan before, his face was full of disgust when he mentioned relying on Bai Wutong's power.
Xun Zhiyuan despised women from the bottom of his heart. Even after Bai Wutong entered the palace and became the emperor's woman, he still did not change his arrogant attitude.
Even if such a person receives favor from Bai Wutong, he will definitely take all the credit for himself, thinking that it is all his own effort and will not remember the favor at all.
Fortunately, the two brothers in front of him looked normal.
Xun Yuanliang was very perceptive and realized that Xun Mingzhi was testing him. He immediately said respectfully, "Uncle San, being able to get help from the Imperial Concubine is what my brother and I have always dreamed of! The officialdom is full of twists and turns, and if we can have someone to help us, it would be a blessing that we have cultivated for several lifetimes. Moreover, the Imperial Concubine gave birth to a prince, and he has a bright future in the future. He will definitely protect our family!"
Xun Yuanshan also hurriedly agreed, "Yes, the Imperial Concubine was able to be promoted all the way to the position of Imperial Concubine, she must be a dragon and phoenix among people. Although we are on the list, we are new to the officialdom and are still immature. We may make mistakes if we are not careful. With the guidance of the Imperial Concubine, our official career will be smooth."
Xun Mingzhi was delighted. "It's great that you think so! In that case, I won't hide it from you. The Imperial Concubine hopes that her mother's family will be more powerful, but I have few children, only Zhiyuan, and in terms of knowledge, he is far inferior to you two. You are from the Xun family, we are originally a family, and supporting you is no different from supporting my own family."
He smiled meaningfully, "The Imperial Concubine is very optimistic about you. In order to let you study with peace of mind, she even sent Zhiyuan away. From now on, as long as you are loyal to the Imperial Concubine, I guarantee that you will rise to a high position!"
The two brothers looked at each other and understood.
It seems that Concubine Zhao is making plans to compete for the position of queen.
If you seize this good opportunity, you will surely receive many benefits in the future!
The two said in unison, "Uncle San, we swear here to be loyal to the Imperial Concubine!"
Xun Mingzhi said yes repeatedly, "Let's go to the study. I will write a letter to the Imperial Concubine immediately to inform her of this matter."
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As the palace examination draws closer, Zhang Chengyan becomes busy again.
Bai Wutong leaned comfortably on the couch, with a bowl of steaming tonic soup beside him.
Chan'er hurried into the palace and reported, "Your Majesty, there is news from outside the palace."
Bai Wutong took the letter and after reading it, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a satisfied smile, "These two are smart and know how to judge the situation."
As long as these two brothers can help the Xun family rise, she will help them rise in their official careers.
Two days later, the palace examination officially began.
The students stepped into the palace, their hearts filled with awe. They dared not look around and followed the eunuchs obediently.
This palace examination was held in Baohe Hall.
The tables and chairs in the hall had already been neatly arranged, and each table was equipped with pens, ink, paper and inkstone.
When students entered the palace, they could only wear one set of clothes, and all other belongings had to be left outside the palace.
Zhang Chengyan was wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the first seat, looking majestic.
Everyone knelt hurriedly and performed the ritual of three bows and nine kowtows.
Bai Wutong stood quietly by the door on the side of the dragon throne, looking out through the crack in the door.
Since the students were seated according to their rank, their identities were clear at a glance.
It was also the first time that Bai Wutong met the two brothers Xun Yuanliang. They were handsome and had extraordinary temperament. It was obvious at first glance that they were well-read people. Compared with the half-baked Xun Zhiyuan, there was a world of difference between them.
"Not bad, not bad, he has a handsome appearance, no wonder the emperor chose him as the third place winner. Let's go."
Bai Wutong left quietly, leaving only an empty crack in the door, as if she had never stopped here.
The eunuchs around seemed not to notice anything and were busy with their own things.
Bai Wutong today is no longer as helpless as when she first entered the palace.
After Yunhe and Yunxi's first birthday party, she became famous again and secretly began to win over the palace ladies.
Wang Decai was a shrewd man and was already close to Bai Wutong, so naturally his godsons followed closely behind him.
Now many eunuchs have turned their hearts to Bai Wutong.
As for the palace maids, except for those who have masters in each palace, most of the others are also willing to serve Bai Wutong.
However, Bai Wutong still needs to continue observing to see who can be reused.
It’s a pity that Xiao Luzi is still in a coma.
Considering that he was murdered because he was doing things for him, Bai Wutong specifically instructed the imperial physician to visit him regularly, to do his best to detoxify and treat him, and never give up.
After this incident, those who were already close to her became even more loyal to her.
As a servant, what he desires most is to meet a good master who is generous with money and sticks with him in times of crisis.
Bai Wutong happens to meet all the requirements.
She returned to Tishun Hall and waited quietly for the palace examination to end.
She waited until the evening when finally the news came and she immediately went to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.
"Your Majesty, is the palace examination over?"
"Yes." Zhang Chengyan was concentrating on marking the papers and replied without raising his head, "The two from the Xun family performed well and their rankings have been determined."
"Your Majesty, you have worked hard." Bai Wutong walked forward and gently massaged his shoulders.
Zhang Chengyan did not shy away from the question and said bluntly, "Their opinions coincide with mine. I intend to directly appoint them as editors of the Imperial Academy."
The editor of the Hanlin Academy was a sixth-rank official position, and usually only the top scholar in the imperial examination had such a high starting point.
Moreover, holding this position requires participating in government affairs and frequently assisting the emperor, with many opportunities for promotion.
As long as these two people work diligently and responsibly, promotion is just around the corner.
"Your Majesty, I know nothing about official positions. No matter what position you give them, I will be happy. But... I am worried that if you use them, will it cause dissatisfaction among other ministers? After all, I am now a noble concubine. If there are a few more talented people in my family..."
"No." Zhang Chengyan has already eliminated the Duke of Zhenguo and dealt with the Zhou family. The ministers in the court have witnessed his iron-blooded methods. Who dares to disobey?
Even though Bai Wutong was a royal concubine, supporting the Xun family might make the Xun family more powerful, and even have the possibility of becoming the next Zhou family, but that would be many years later.
The most urgent task is that Zhang Chengyan needs to cultivate a group of talents who are loyal to him.
As long as he controls it properly, even if the Xun family becomes powerful, it will be difficult for it to become the second Zhou family!
The rise of the Zhou family and the Duke of Zhenguo was also due to hidden dangers left by the previous emperor.
As long as the emperor holds on to power, there is nothing to worry about.
All the questions that needed to be asked had been asked, and all that needed to be revealed had been revealed. Bai Wutong quietly massaged him without saying anything else.
For a moment, the only sounds in the Hall of Mental Cultivation were the turning of papers and the rustling of pens.
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