Chapter 523 The Grand Finale (Part 2)
The garden was built very quickly.
It was completed before the end of the year.
A vegetable garden has been set aside inside.
The emperor and empress were very satisfied.
The elderly couple enjoyed their New Year's Eve dinner very much that year.
My granddaughter is back.
The granddaughter survived.
As all the officials gathered for court, the imperial edict announcing the abdication was proclaimed to the world.
That's strange.
Before the decree was issued, there were many dissenting voices.
But after the imperial edict was issued...
Those in the court who opposed him were few and far between.
Wei Cha felt that speaking up was a waste of his talents, seeing that there were only a few people around.
He gestured with his chin toward Leng Wendong and Wu Wenguang.
The two men rushed forward, carrying their waist belts.
The enthronement ceremony of Princess Zhaoming was scheduled for seven days later.
The Empress personally embroidered a dragon robe for Qin Shi'an.
The emperor, standing to the side, was somewhat jealous.
“Apart from that one time you tried to please me, I have never accepted anything you embroidered for me, you old woman.”
The Empress smiled and said, "If you want it, wait until I'm in a better mood."
Qin Shi'an stepped into the main hall again.
All the officials knelt to welcome them.
All the clashes and battles are still vivid in my memory.
This is a scheme to seize power.
She won.
Qin Shi'an ascended the dragon throne.
The officials shouted in unison.
"Long live the Emperor!"
The day the empress ascended the throne was the day the results of the imperial examinations were announced.
The top three candidates will be determined before the palace.
Xie Yanqing, Luo Chengzhi, Leng Qingqiu, and Wei Lu were all among the candidates for the palace examination.
Among these candidates, female candidates accounted for 30%.
Besides Qin Shi'an, there were also officials reading the examination papers in the hall, along with officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy.
This imperial examination gave all the successful candidates a new understanding of the empress.
powerful.
However, the results of the palace examination were released.
The top scholar was not one of the few most popular candidates in the capital.
However, the students were not surprised.
The debate between the top scholar and His Majesty just now was truly brilliant.
But everyone felt sorry for him.
Such a handsome young man should not be ranked third in the imperial examination.
After everyone else left, Qin Shi'an kept the top scholar behind.
She looked at the tall and upright young man and smiled faintly.
"I have seen you before."
The boy was somewhat puzzled.
Qin Shi'an left the main hall without answering him.
That year, when the poison took hold, Shierxue picked him up and took him back to the courtyard.
When I couldn't sleep because of the pain in my meridians, I went out for some fresh air.
In the small house next door, candlelight was on, and a teenager was reading.
Seeing Qin Shi'an's somewhat awkward expression, she said, "Sister, could you please not tell my brother? He's afraid I'll ruin my eyesight by staying up too late, so he won't let me study too late."
Qin Shi'an walked to the window. "Then why don't you listen to him?"
The boy scratched his head. "Because I want to relieve my brother's burden as soon as possible. As long as I study more, I can take the imperial examination in the future. If I pass the exam, I can become an official."
Qin Shi'an asked, "Why do you want to become an official?"
The boy smiled and said, "I hope there are fewer orphans in the world and fewer corrupt officials who prey on the people. Even if I can't stop it, I hope I can at least alleviate it. If I become an official, no one will be able to bully my brother."
Qin Shi'an laughed and said, "Alright, I won't tell your brother."
Xie Yanqing and Luo Chengzhi, who ranked second and third respectively, remained calm and unperturbed.
Luo Chengzhi said with emotion, "No wonder my third brother always told me that only by being strong enough can one stand out from the crowd. There are always people better than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding."
Xie Yanqing raised an eyebrow at him, "Aren't you afraid your third brother will punish you for not being the top scorer?"
Luo Chengzhi smiled and said, "Third Brother wouldn't do that. She always says that as long as you have a clear conscience, that's enough."
Once outside the palace gates, Luo Xiangfu was waiting.
Not far away was the Pei family's carriage.
Pei Hong was standing beside the carriage.
Luo Xiangfu gestured, and Luo Chengzhi walked over.
"Uncle, your nephew has become the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination."
Pei Hong immediately patted Luo Chengzhi on the shoulder and said, "Your father in heaven will be pleased. Your uncle just wanted to congratulate you in person. Your mother is still waiting for you. Go back now."
Luo Chengzhi glanced at the carriage, bowed, and turned to leave.
The carriage curtain was lifted slightly.
The faint sound of sobbing could be heard from inside.
After the imperial examination, all the princes in the capital were granted the title of king.
Head to the fiefdom.
Now, Consort Fang bids farewell with two children.
He bid farewell to the Emperor Emeritus and the Empress Dowager.
Two little dumplings, each holding a sugar cake, sat in front of the Imperial Study waiting for Qin Shi'an.
As soon as she saw Qin Shi'an come out of the Imperial Study, she went over and hugged him.
"Sister, we're leaving now. Will you miss us?"
Eunuch Hong quickly said from the side, "Your Highnesses, you must not be rude. You should address His Majesty as His Majesty."
Qin Shi'an patted their heads and said, "Grow up well. Don't worry, we'll see each other every year."
Consort Fang came over and bowed to Qin Shi'an.
"Your Majesty, take care. I wish you a long and healthy life."
Cui Ying walked out of the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, there are so many things a prince can do after being granted the title of king and leaving the capital. Aren't you afraid they might have ulterior motives?"
Qin Shi'an watched the three figures disappear into the distance.
"The only way to obtain my throne is to kill me or surpass me."
Whichever it is, it proves that they are more powerful than me.
It's not necessarily a bad thing that the State of Jin has fallen into the hands of a powerful person.
Cui Ying shrugged. "What a madwoman."
Late at night, a scroll was delivered to the imperial study.
Unroll the scroll to reveal a huge map.
The person kneeling below is the team leader who spends many years searching for orchid grass.
"Your Majesty, this is a map drawn by your subordinates after they have traversed the mountains and rivers."
Qin Shi'an looked at the detailed records on the map.
The orchid grass was entirely a fabrication by Qin Shi'an.
The true purpose of searching for the Orchid Grass is this map that records all the countries on this continent.
Qin Shi'an looked at the map, a smug smile on his lips.
She looked up and saw what appeared to be pairs of eyes staring at her from behind that void.
"The territory of the State of Jin is too small on this map."
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