Chapter 1630: Suppression

In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the top scholar and others to join the Hanlin Academy. Because Chang Zhi's daughter was very concerned about Gu Sheng, on the first day of his joining, Chang Zhi stood outside and watched.

Most of Changzhi's acquaintances have been transferred out of the Hanlin Academy, and only he remains in the academy. Most of the time, Changzhi is busy revising books, and today is a rare day when he is not busy.

The three top scorers took office first. Zhuo Guyu was a smooth person. He visited many people before he took office and was no stranger to the Hanlin Academy.

The number one scholar was over 30 years old and had broader knowledge. He was also highly regarded by the emperor, so he responded to the greetings with a smile.

The last one is Gu Sheng, the third place winner from a poor family. Gu Sheng is not as smooth as the first two, and because of his background, he doesn't know much about the Hanlin Academy, which is immediately apparent.

Changzhi stood there and raised his eyebrows. Zhuoguyu was somewhat suppressing Gu Sheng, and Zhuangyuanlang was too smooth. Zhuoguyu was born in a duke's mansion, and compared to Gu Sheng, who came from a poor family, Zhuangyuanlang was closer to Zhuoguyu.

Changzhi asked, "Gu Sheng?"

Gu Sheng looked up blankly, "Sir."

Chang Zhi saw that everyone was looking at him, so he said, "I am the fourth child in my family, and I have heard a lot from my younger brothers about you. I even drank the wine you sent me yesterday, and it tasted good."

Gu Sheng realized who was in front of him, "I have heard Master Zhou talk about you."

Changzhi, "We will be in the Hanlin Academy together in the future. If you have any questions, you can ask me."

Initially, Zhou Changzhi's words surprised all his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy. Everyone knew Zhou Changzhi's character. Now, after hearing him, they became more curious about the Tanhua Lang. Did he catch the eye of Marquis Zhou, or was it because of the young master of the Zhou family?

Gu Sheng was grateful in his heart. He had just felt Zhuo Guyu's suppression of him, and he didn't want to be isolated as soon as he entered the Hanlin Academy.

In the palace, Zhou Shuren stood silently. In front of him stood the Second Prince. In a few years, the Third Prince would also be assigned a post. Time passed really quickly.

The emperor understood his second son's every move, and he also agreed with the etiquette part. This was also the first test he gave his son. Obviously, he was disappointed and threw the folder in his hand to him, "Take a look for yourself."

The second prince took the letter in a hurry. It was a letter accusing him of being selfish. He admitted that he was selfish, but his father also agreed, pursing his lips.

The emperor looked deep in his eyes, "You should study hard in the Ministry of Rites in the future."

It means that you are not allowed to continue interfering in the affairs of the Ministry of Rites.

The second prince raised his head and said, "Father."

The emperor said in a cold and gentle voice, "Three years, study hard for three years."

Three years later, he will be assessed together with the group of officials who have joined the Ministry of Rites. Those who pass the assessment will stay, and those who fail will have to return to the palace and continue their studies even if they are his son. Anyway, he is not afraid of losing face.

The second prince didn't dare to say anything, he still didn't understand.

Zhou Shuren thought to himself, he was wondering why the emperor would so readily agree to set up a department within the Ministry of Rites, it turns out it was a test for the Second Prince!

The Emperor then said to the Crown Prince, "You should also visit the six ministries more often."

The prince knew that his father had visited the six ministries, and his heart moved, but then he sighed. He was very busy now and did not have time to stay in each ministry for a while like his father did in the past. "Yes."

Zhou Shuren breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to take the prince with him as he was currently the busiest.

The emperor asked the second prince to go out and talk about visits from various countries. The court will exchange some grain in the next two years. In the eyes of some countries, this is a symbol of the court's prosperity and strength. More countries will visit Beijing this year.

The Emperor had tasted the sweetness of exchanging materials, and as the maritime trade agency sent people to survey the nearby countries, he attached great importance to the visits of various countries this time.

Zhou Shuren was rarely generous and readily approved the money from the Ministry of Rites.

In the evening, Zhou Shuren talked about the visitors from various countries. "From what the emperor said, many of them brought valuable gifts with them this time."

Zhulan rolled her eyes and asked, "Do you think you would send a beautiful woman?"

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "Probably."

Zhulan gossiped, "If there are beautiful women, I wonder if they will be included in the harem."

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "No, the emperor is not a lustful person."

Every year, someone would suggest expanding the harem, but the emperor never agreed. He had heard from the retired emperor that the emperor lived in the Zheng Palace more often, which meant that the emperor rarely went to the harem.

Zhulan asked, "When will the envoys from each palace arrive?"

"Half a month later."

Zhulan, "I don't know if there are many female relatives in each country."

"We'll know when the time comes."

Zhu Lan talked about Song Lan, "Song Lan came here today and mentioned Wu Ming's letter home, asking Song Lan to wait a little longer before going to the grassland."

Zhou Shuren saw his wife's expression and asked, "Anything else?"

Zhu Lan sighed, "Song Lan was joking that there was a new concubine in the family."

Zhou Shuren was surprised, "Mingyun didn't mention it in her family letter."

"Mingyun, how can you say something about other people's affairs? If Song Lan didn't tell me, I wouldn't know. I saw that Song Lan was in a hurry to go to the grassland."

Zhou Shuren was silent. "So Wu Ming is a pure ancient person."

No matter how much they change, some things in their nature remain the same.

Zhu Lan, "Yes, I think Song Lan accepted it very well. I wanted to persuade him."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "As long as Mingyun is honest, that's fine."

Zhulan also smiled, "Yeah."

The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and it rained more frequently. In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the Hanlin Academy to close. Zhulan was not surprised that Changzhi invited Gu Sheng to his house.

Gu Sheng did not come empty-handed, he brought two boxes of wine.

Changzhi met Gu Sheng in the front yard and said, "I went to the academy today. Please take a seat."

After many days of contact, Gu Sheng learned about Zhou Changzhi's position in the Hanlin Academy. Zhou Changzhi had been in the Hanlin Academy for many years. Because his father was Zhou Hou, the officials of the Hanlin Academy were very polite to Zhou Changzhi, which also protected him.

Gu Sheng did not sit down, but stood and saluted respectfully, "Thank you for your protection, sir."

Changzhi observed Gu Sheng for many days and found many good points from his close observation. "You are very smart."

He had spoken to Gu Sheng several times in the Hanlin Academy. Gu Sheng was very good at taking opportunities to gain a foothold in the Hanlin Academy, and he was not afraid of being suppressed by Zhuo Guyu.

Gu Sheng was truly grateful. He felt that he was lucky and did not think of himself as the Lord of Anhe County at all.

Chang Zhi saw Gu Sheng drinking tea and said casually, "I heard from my younger brother that an official has taken a fancy to you."

Gu Sheng was stunned for a moment, then replied, "I have made it clear."

As for how the problem was completely resolved, Gu Sheng did not want to talk about it. It was quite a process, but at least the result was good.

Changzhi didn't ask any further questions and started discussing Xuewen with Gu Sheng. After talking for a while, Changzhi's eyes became more and more satisfied.

Gu Sheng benefited a lot, but he also had a strange feeling in his heart. He finally felt that Lord Zhou was looking at him more carefully. He couldn't help but look down at himself, and only after confirming that his clothes were okay did he suppress the strange feeling in his heart.

Half an hour later, Gu Sheng left the mansion. Gu Yan was waiting outside. Seeing his brother coming out with a smile on his face, he asked in a relaxed tone, "Shall we go home?"

Gu Sheng shook his head, "It's still early now, I'm taking a rare break so I can go with you to see the land."

Gu Yan smiled and said, "I'm just worried that you'll be tired."

"Not tired."

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