Chapter 83: Spring Banquet, a Cup of Green Wine, and a Song
A spring banquet, a cup of green wine and a song.
Emperor Jingyuan looked at the dancers below, then turned to ask Gu Qingheng:
"Prince, have you seen Mingzhu's test paper? Did you teach her specially during the day?"
In the past, the test papers Zhao Mingzhu handed in were either blank or scribbled on, but the one she handed in today was completely correct.
Gu Qingheng smiled faintly: "I have read it. The Crown Princess is very intelligent. These questions will not be difficult for her."
Gu Xun, who was sitting at the bottom of the table, sneered after hearing this: "She's got all the answers right. It's better to believe a sow can climb a tree. I'm afraid she must have copied someone."
Gu Qingheng looked at him and said, "I remember that Prince Jing once couldn't even understand what he was copying, and his result was the worst."
Gu Xun: “You!”
"Well, today is a beautiful day. Your grandmother has found a wonderful person. She will be performing the Huxuan dance soon. It will be a great show."
Emperor Jingyuan sighed inwardly, thinking that these two sons might never live in harmony in their lifetime.
As soon as Emperor Jingyuan finished speaking, a woman in colorful clothes came to the front among the dancers with her sleeves dragging. Her face was like a silver plate, with a faint smile, and she looked dignified and generous.
The sleeves were flexible and changeable in her hands. When she danced, her skirt was like flowers and her body was like flying snow.
After the dance, she dropped her sleeves and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, your servant Xie Wan, pays respect to His Majesty. Long live His Majesty."
Emperor Jingyuan gestured for her to get up: "Get up, the Xie family is known for producing beautiful women, as always. Is your father okay?"
Xie Wan's father was once the Minister of the Dali Temple, but due to illness he was unable to perform his duties, so he submitted a letter of retirement.
Xie Wan said, "Your Majesty, my father is doing well. Although he has an old illness, his life is not in danger at the moment."
Emperor Jingyuan nodded, and then asked the chief eunuch to deliver the reward: "The Queen Mother is worried about you, you should go to Shoukang Palace to pay your respects to the Queen Mother first."
Xie Wan agreed when she heard it, but before she left, she glanced at Gu Qingheng. He was indeed more handsome than in the painting.
Xie Wan's face turned red as she thought about the mission she came here for.
After Xie Wan left, the chief eunuch in front of the emperor said softly:
"Your Majesty, the top three candidates are already waiting to see you. Would you like me to summon them now?"
Emperor Jingyuan hummed lightly, and the chief eunuch immediately sang loudly: "The first place winner Bai Lan, the second place winner Sun Yu, and the third place winner Bo Ling are here to see you."
The three of them approached one after another, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"
"Everyone, stand up. Today's banquet was originally held for you. Someone please give us a seat."
The three of them sat down according to their seats, and the ministers below became active, thinking that this was a fresh candidate for a good son-in-law.
Imperial Tutor Lin stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I remember that the two princesses in the palace are still unmarried. Judging by their age, it is time for them to marry. Does Your Majesty have any suitable candidates for a consort?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell silent. They had not expected that Master Lin would point directly at the princess.
If any of these three men marries the princess and becomes her husband, he will most likely end up as a marginal mascot.
Emperor Jingyuan's eyes fell on the three people below. Bai Lan's expression was calm and unmoved.
There seemed to be some movement in Bo Lingze's eyes?
He looked at Sun Yu in the middle and said with a smile, "Sun Qing, what do you think?"
Sun Yu felt a chill in his heart. He didn't want to marry the princess, so he said stubbornly:
"Your Majesty, I have no intention of marrying for the time being. I only wish to serve the court and do my best."
Emperor Jingyuan raised his eyebrows and nodded: "That's very good." Then he said nothing more.
After hearing this, the ministers understood that His Majesty was not planning to choose a prince consort from among these three people, which meant that they could snatch the person away.
At the military generals' table, General Bai looked at the number one scholar and muttered:
"Why does he look like my eldest son? Is he drunk and that's why he sees everyone as similar?"
Bai Lan felt someone's gaze frequently falling on his face, and he sneered.
Hearing Bo Ling sigh beside him, he said, "Brother Bo Ling, you seem disappointed. Which princess do you want to marry?"
He has met Bo Ling.
As expected, the other party said without hesitation: "Princess Zhaohua."
But Emperor Jingyuan didn't ask him, and Bo Ling felt a little regretful.
Sun Yu also asked, "Brother Bo Ling, don't you want to serve the court and do your bit?"
Bo Ling did not answer.
After hearing this, Sun Yu sneered in his heart. No wonder he looked like a gigolo. He didn't expect that he was such a person without any ambition.
Make people look down on you.
In the Eastern Palace, when Zhao Mingzhu was returning, Gu Qingheng's carriage arrived just behind.
The one who came down with him was Bo Ling.
Zhao Mingzhu asked curiously, "You are now the third place in the imperial examination, why are you still returning to the Eastern Palace?"
"Princess, I only won the third place in the imperial examination. I haven't achieved enough merit to warrant Your Majesty granting me an official residence."
Therefore, he is still a homeless person. Thinking of this, Bo Ling felt depressed.
Houses in the capital are too expensive. With his salary, he can't afford to buy one even if he saves money for ten lifetimes.
Zhao Mingzhu turned around after hearing this and said sarcastically, "Then you can't always live in the East Palace. Is this your home? Just live here."
"Qiao'er, go collect the rent from him from now on at the beginning of every month. It's three hundred taels of silver, no bargaining."
Bo Ling was incredulous after hearing this: "Crown Princess, I've already sold everything to His Highness, why do you still want money?"
It's like buying a donkey home, working for a day and then returning to the pen, only to find that it still needs to pay for accommodation before it can sleep.
Does that mean if there's a carrot hung in front of it in the future, it will have to pay for the carrot itself?
Zhao Mingzhu showed her ugly face: "Yes, you have to pay for your meals in the future, Qiaoer, don't forget to collect it."
Qiao'er patted her chest and said crisply, "I promise to complete the task."
Bo Ling was shocked and looked at Gu Qingheng: "Your Highness, why don't you come forward and administer justice?"
After hearing this, Gu Qingheng said calmly, "You can ask the Crown Princess to lend you money."
Bo Ling couldn't stand it anymore. He covered his head and told himself to stay calm. Stay calm.
He gritted his teeth and said, "You two have taken all the advantages. Can't you leave a way out for others?"
...Oh my God, why is he so miserable?
I met the wrong person, I met the wrong person!
After Zhao Mingzhu and Gu Qingheng went in, Bo Ling walked up to Changhe and asked shyly, "Borrow some money?"
Chang He looked at him after hearing this: "What are you doing?"
Bo Ling scratched his head: "I want to buy some gifts, they are a bit expensive."
Chang He held the sword and glared at him: "If I don't lend it to you, you won't be able to pay it back at all."
Bo Ling was furious: "Who are you looking down on? I'm going to set up a Xinglin Saint Hand stall tomorrow, and I'll pay you back in three days!"
He is a descendant of the Bo Ling clan of the Wu Gu clan...
After hearing this, Chang He took out a banknote from his pocket and said: "I'll lend it to you, but you have to pay me back double."
Chang He was also very quick at learning to take advantage of others' misfortunes. As soon as he finished speaking, Bo Ling's face turned green.
"Lend it to me or not? If not, I'm leaving. I won't wait any longer."
Bo Ling snatched it away and said with a suppressed voice, "I want to borrow it."
I shouldn't have stopped Shuangyun when he wanted to hit him to death with a hammer!
Thinking of this, Bo Ling put away the banknotes, thought for a while and turned to leave the East Palace.
He wanted to find Gu Yu and tell her that he came here for her. Not to mention being her lover, he would even be her bed warmer.
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