Xiao Mo chose a good day and auspicious day for his elder brother - the sixth day of August in the eighth year of Yuan Heng.

In late March, the imperial examinations were conducted in an orderly manner under the co-chairmanship of Zuo Qiuyue and Changsun Jingxu, and the obfuscation of names was used for the first time.

The list was released in late April. A total of 30 Jinshi were selected this time, of which 16 were from Henan Province, and [-] were from five surnames and seven families.No matter how you look at it, Henan Wangfu is the leader in this imperial examination.

However, after the results came out, there was no voice saying that the selection of scholars was unfair, because this was the fairest imperial examination since the founding of the Dali Dynasty.

There are a few discordant voices, which are against the obfuscation of names.However, the objections they put forward are not tenable in themselves, just like a few small stones thrown into a huge body of water, no one cares.

Thirty scholars were selected for the imperial examination, and Gu Yunzhang's name was among them.

When the rankings were announced, many wealthy businessmen in Shendu were looking for their sons-in-law at the bottom of the rankings. Looking at this little lady who was so excited that she huddled with her friends, many people thought she was happy for her brother who passed the exam.

After asking, I found out that her name was on it!
The system that women can participate in the imperial examination has been promulgated for so many years, and she is the first woman to be named on the gold list.

"Azhang, you are amazing, you are the best!" Li Ruoyu skipped work all day today, and accompanied Gu Yunzhang to watch the ranking announcement.Ever since she found Gu Yunzhang's name on the list, she was even more excited than the real master.

"You really did it, Zhang, you really did it!" After getting into the carriage, she put her arms around Gu Yunzhang, "Gu Yunzhang, you are the first female Jinshi in the Dali Dynasty!"

Even if she is a court lady, she has never passed the Jinshi exam!
"Go to Henan Palace!" Gu Yunzhang suddenly shouted to the outside of the car.

"Yes." The coachman replied immediately, and his tone was full of joy.The little lady became the first female Jinshi in history, which is the glory of the whole family.

"Wait." Li Ruoyu was puzzled, "Shouldn't you go back immediately to announce the good news to your grandparents, parents, and parents? What are you going to the Henan Palace for?"

……

The carriage traveled all the way to the Henan Prince's Mansion in Yongxingfang, but Gu Yunzhang didn't hand in the greeting card in advance, so he wasn't sure if Shisi would be free to see her.

However, the person who went in to communicate quickly gave a reply: "The princess is in the mansion, please invite Mrs. Gu's family and Mrs. Li's family to come in."

Gu Yunzhang and Li Ruoyu came to the main courtyard with the maid who led the way. Fourteen had just handed over the letter to be sent to Yin Zhu. When the two came in, she was teaching Xiao Mo to recognize Arabic numerals.

Fourteen was wearing ordinary clothes, and the mother and daughter sat together on the carpet, surrounded by small squares engraved with Arabic numerals, from one to one hundred.

"Meet the princess." Gu Yunzhang and Li Ruoyu saluted together.

"Excuse me." Fourteen smiled and looked at them, "I heard that Azhang was named on the gold list, congratulations."

"Many... Thank you, Princess." Gu Yunzhang, who was calm and calm when looking at the list, became nervous now. She looked at Shisi with endless admiration in her eyes.

"Don't be cautious." Fourteen said, pointing to the stool next to him, "Sit down and talk."

Gu Yunzhang didn't go to the stool, but after hesitating for a moment, he came to Shishi and Xiao Mo: "Princess, can I sit here?"

"Okay." Fourteen liked the two little girls very much, and replied with a smile, "Sit wherever you want."

The concubine is so gentle, Li Ruoyu indulges in Fourteen's gentleness and kindness.

Although because of the relationship between Meng Changhuai and his wife, the Li family had a lot of contacts with the Henan Palace.But Shisi seldom lives in Shendu, and Li Ruoyu has only met her a few times.In her mind, the image of Shishi is just like what the storytellers described, vigorous, heroic, versatile in both civil and military affairs, and the reincarnation of a goddess... This is the first time she has come into contact with her so closely in private.

The princess is really gentle, I like it very much.

"What do you want to see me today?" Seeing that the two young ladies sat down without opening their mouths, Fourteen asked proactively.

"Princess, let me thank you." Gu Yunzhang tried his best to suppress the excitement and tension in his heart.

"Thank me?" Fourteen asked puzzled, "Thank me for what?"

"Because I am a woman, although my grandfather loved me, he did not approve of me taking the imperial examination at first." Gu Yunzhang said, "It was because of the princess that my grandfather supported me to take this path."

"Because of me?" Fourteen was slightly surprised, "Is it not because of the decree issued by His Majesty?"

"Your Majesty promulgated that women can take part in the imperial examination just like men. It was the year you presented the method of planting potatoes to the imperial court." Gu Yunzhang said, "This decree can be successfully introduced because your Majesty used your achievements to compete with the officials."

"My grandfather fully supported me in the imperial examination because I told him that I want to be like you and make my own achievements. Although I am a woman, I can also bring glory to the family. I will not compare Elder brother and younger brother are inferior, but they will do better than them."

"I have always regarded you as a role model. I hope to follow in your footsteps and become a person who can be remembered by everyone. I have always done so. Whenever I encounter difficulties or doubts, this belief is to support me to continue. The strength to go on." Gu Yunzhang looked at Shisi, his cheeks were flushed with excitement, and his eyes were clear and firm.

"Princess, I will always follow in your footsteps."

……

"When the little lady of the Gu family came to talk to me today, I was stunned." At night, Shisi and Zuo Qiuyue hugged each other on the couch, and told him what happened during the day.

"However, I am very happy to be regarded as a role model by such an excellent young lady."

"It's not just her, there must be many others who regard you as their role model." Zuo Qiuyue was sincerely happy for her, "I am also happy, happy for you."

After sharing the joy, Fourteen began to get back to business: "How is your Majesty doing recently, do you want Zhixue to go in and take a look?"

The empress has been in poor health recently, and it has been half a month since Xiao Mo was sent to the palace to play with her.However, the morning court is still as usual, so there are not many people who know the inside story.

Zuo Qiuyue sighed softly, and said: "The day after tomorrow, take Zhixue with you, and we will enter the palace to visit His Majesty together."

Hearing this tone, Fourteen knew that the situation had not improved.

"What about Zuoqiu Yao, is there any new progress?" She continued to ask.

As for the person behind the scenes, Zuo Qiuyao had new clues a few days ago, and they are doing their best to investigate.

"It's broken." Zuoqiu Yue said, "Same as before, after finding an irrelevant person, the clues will be broken."

The Empress's health is getting worse and worse, if she can't get that person out as soon as possible, there will be big troubles when the throne is replaced.

In the original book, not long after Zuoqiu Hong ascended the throne, the world was in chaos, with internal and external troubles emerging one after another.Is it doomed to be unavoidable this time?

There are also Changsun Jingxu, Zuoqiuhong, Tule in the north, and Chimian in the south, all of which are unpredictable risks.

Thinking of Chimian, Fourteen asked, "When is the wedding date for Princess Gesang and Prince Huan?"

Just half a month ago, the empress agreed to the eldest grandson Qi's request and decreed a marriage. Princess Gesang was about to become Princess Huan of the Dali Dynasty.

"Qin Tianjian passed on the auspicious date today, and His Majesty chose the eighth day of the seventh lunar month." Zuoqiu Yue said, "The Ministry of Rites has already started preparations."

On the eighth day of July, it was one month earlier than Xiao Yan and Mei Zhixue's wedding ceremony.

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