(17-year-old Su Muhongming and Nalan Zetian)
Hua Qingguo suddenly realized: "So it's Miss Ling'er. I didn't expect you to have grown so much in five years!"
Ye Ling'er looked at this guy who was four months older than her and was clearly of the same generation as her, yet acted like an elder. She couldn't help but tease, "I thought even the uncle wouldn't recognize Ling'er!"
Hua Qingguo raised the corner of her lips slightly and shook her head, "Miss Ling'er, you are joking. Miss Ling'er has shed her childishness and is now as graceful as a lotus emerging from the water. That's why Qingguo didn't dare to recognize her for a while."
Ye Ling'er blushed slightly upon hearing this. She coughed lightly and then said seriously, "My uncle is indeed the youngest and most promising teacher in the Imperial College. Although what you said is true, your eloquence is indeed extraordinary."
Hua Qingguo was amused by Ye Ling'er's frankness, but he smiled faintly as he extended his fan, and then said to her, "With Miss Ling'er's intelligence, it's a pity that she didn't take part in the imperial examination."
Ye Ling'er frowned slightly, seeming a little confused. "Oh? Why do you want to take part in the scientific examination?"
Hua Qingguo smiled and explained, "If Miss Ling'er can take part in the imperial examination, she will surely be able to win the top spot. In this way, she can be regarded as making a contribution to the country and the people."
Ye Ling'er waved her hand indifferently after hearing this. "Your Majesty, you're really praising me too much. I've had a problem since I was little. I get headaches whenever I read. How can I possibly take part in the imperial examinations?"
She paused briefly before continuing, "Besides, Ling'er isn't interested in the imperial examinations; she simply wants to live a free and easy life. Rather than studying like her four younger sisters, taking the imperial examinations, and eventually becoming a civil servant like her mother (Situ Wanqing), Ling'er prefers to travel the country and engage in business."
Hua Qingguo nodded slightly. He glanced at Ye Ling'er meaningfully and said slowly, "I see. It seems Miss Ling'er is indeed different and has her own unique ideas and pursuits. Since Miss Ling'er is not interested in the imperial examinations, why not take the exam to become the top martial arts champion?"
After all, Ye Ling'er had considerable talent, capable of both literary and martial arts studies. However, she chose neither the path of a military commander like her sister Feng Qiyan, nor the ten years of arduous study followed by imperial examinations like her younger sisters. Instead, she chose a career in business.
With Hua Qingguo's intelligence, she naturally understood Ye Ling'er's intention.
Firstly, this is more suitable for Ye Ling'er's free and easy personality that does not like to be restricted; secondly, although Ye Ling'er is the daughter of General Feng Cailan, she grew up in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Even though Situ Wanqing treats her as her own daughter, Ye Ling'er does not want her four younger sisters and two younger brothers to think that their mother favors her, so she chooses to cut off her path to becoming an official in the court.
In this way, Ye Ling'er will not only not affect the future careers of her sisters, but she can also use her business talent to protect the family business, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
Thinking of this, Hua Qingguo looked at Ye Ling'er's smiling face, and a hint of admiration for this insightful woman flashed across her bright eyes, as well as a bit of indescribable heartache.
While the two were talking, the coachman came to report that the carriage had been repaired.
Hua Qingguo nodded to Ye Ling'er, then got on the carriage and continued heading towards the Imperial College.
At four quarters past noon, the carriage carrying Hua Qingguo arrived at the Imperial College.
As the morning light breaks, the sun shines on the red bricks and green tiles of the Imperial College, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.
At six quarters past noon, with the sound of a crisp gong, the academic debate competition of the Imperial College officially kicked off under the chairmanship of Hua Qingguo.
The spacious debate arena was packed with students from Laifeng and neighboring nations. Dressed in their respective college uniforms, they stood neatly and orderly. Each face was filled with excitement and anticipation, their eyes revealing a thirst for knowledge and a pursuit of victory.
On the debate stage, representatives from both sides stood with their heads held high, brimming with confidence. Their sharp words and quick thinking shaped the debate, engaging in a lively discussion around the topic. The audience, swept up in their passion, erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.
The entire Imperial College was immersed in a warm atmosphere, where academic sparks collided and the light of wisdom shone. This debate was not only a contest of knowledge, but also an exchange and integration of cultures.
In the audience, a woman in a light blue silk dress, with an elegant temperament and beautiful appearance, was talking to the handsome man next to her who looked somewhat similar to her.
The woman's eyes were filled with curiosity, and she asked softly, "Royal brother, in your opinion, what kind of woman would be worthy of a man as handsome as my uncle, who is not only gifted with natural beauty but also brilliant talent?"
As the woman finished speaking, the girl beside her sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in her tone: "No one can beat my little uncle!"
Hearing the words of his sisters Nalan Zetian and Nalan Yunxi, Su Muhongming's face was filled with an intoxicating smile. A trace of longing flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said, "It must be a woman as wise and powerful as our mother, who also cherishes her husband!"
As soon as Su Muhongming finished speaking, his two brothers, Su Muzheming and Su Mushaoming, looked at him with admiration and echoed in unison, "Royal brother, your opinion is indeed profound!"
At this moment, Han Yunxuan came over and said with a mysterious smile, "I thought she should be a good cook, but she is willing to put aside her dignity and cook for her uncle."
As Han Yunxuan finished speaking, Nalan Xingshu beside him nodded frantically, supporting her brother's opinion. It was rare for the brother and sister to agree on something.
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