There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 1017 Imperial College Wine Sacrifice

that's it.

In full view.

Shao Sikou, Yan Dashan, and several generals rushed to the Queen and made a fuss, all trying to get the 30 taels for Su Xian.

For this reason, the generals became red-necked and did not hesitate to roll up their sleeves and stage a big battle.

"presumptuous!"

The Queen couldn't stand this noisy scene, so she frowned and shouted loudly.

The noisy and fighting among the generals stopped abruptly, and they all turned to look at the Queen.

"On the stands, there are both civil and military officials. You and others are the pillars of my court. How can you be so presumptuous? It's simply unbecoming!" the Queen scolded severely.

"The general will be found guilty, please punish him." Shao Sikou and others were startled and hurriedly bowed.

The Queen's face turned slightly bright, and she was about to take the opportunity to teach the ministers a lesson. Unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, she saw Du Juan, the leader of the Imperial Guard, appearing beside her at some unknown time.

"His Majesty."

Du Juan was wearing a mask and couldn't see her facial expression clearly. She took a step forward and lowered her voice and said to the queen: "For the 30 taels, the inner guards can also find a way to make up for it."

"Um?!"

The Queen was slightly surprised.

Shao Sikou and the others are just messing around, but Du Juan is...wait a minute!
The Queen vaguely remembered something and couldn't help but raise her hand to rub her temples.

Recently, she has been busy with state affairs, and she is often in low spirits. She always feels that she has forgotten something very important.

After a while, she put down the hand massaging her temples, looked at Du Juan and asked, "Do you want to... recruit these martial arts talents?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Du Juan, Shao Sikou, Yan Dashan and others responded in unison.

The queen suddenly understood. No wonder Shao Sikou, who is already a lot older, still fights with the younger generation regardless of his face. It turns out that they are here for this!

The Queen's face immediately changed, and she looked sideways at Du Juan: "Tell me honestly, what are these military talents like?"

Du Juan leaned over and whispered something to the queen.

After hearing this, the Queen's face was filled with smiles at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her face was flushed. She stood up and looked at Su Xian and praised:

"Su Aiqing, you did a good job on this matter, hahahaha, this is such an unexpected surprise!"

"..."

As the Queen's hearty laughter resounded through the sky, the haze that had just spread over the stands was suddenly swept away.

The tense nerves of the civil and military ministers were relieved.

But there are exceptions.

For example, the prince, the princess, Qian Zhongshu, and some of the ministers who followed the prince.

They looked stunned at first, and then turned pale and extremely ugly. They saw that the long-planned plan was about to work, but in the end... God played a cruel joke on them!

Especially the prince.

He originally thought that with this opportunity, he could break the myth that Su Xian was "always capable", and then he could treat Su Xian as an ordinary person.

Even looking down at Su Xian!

But...it almost drove him crazy in the end!

This Su Xian had some bad luck. Shao Sikou, Yan Dashan, Du Juan, and the generals all stood up to speak for him and offered to make up for the 30 taels.

The key point is that the Queen also looked overjoyed and praised Su Xian for "a good job"...

The prince was immediately heartbroken.

Looking at Su Xian's back from a distance, he felt more and more tall... unattainable. He suddenly felt a thrill all over his body and even withdrew his gaze, not daring to look any further.

Not surprisingly, he failed!
The prince's hands in his long sleeves clenched into fists. Unwilling to give in, he clenched tighter and tighter, not even feeling his nails digging into the skin of his palms...

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Su Xian took a step forward, looking slightly ashamed:
"Actually, I feel very guilty for failing to find a son-in-law for the princess. I am prepared to make up for the money I spent from my own pocket."

The Queen was stunned for a moment, and the smile on her lips slightly decreased:
"Su Aiqing paid for it out of his own pocket? I believe this. Su Aiqing also has that ability. However, what is Su Aiqing going to do with these eight hundred martial arts talents?"

Su Xian didn't even think about it: "Reporting to your Majesty, there is always a gap of one thousand soldiers in the palace, and these eight hundred military talents can make up most of it."

The Queen twitched the corners of her mouth and said with a smile:

"I have seen the abilities of these military talents. The Internal Guards, Prison Division, Longwu Army, Jinwu Guards, etc. are all in desperate need of men, yet Su Aiqing actually asked them to be your... personal soldiers?"

"Su Aiqing, isn't this appropriate?"

"..."

Du Juan, Shao Sikou, Yan Dashan, etc. just heard Su Xian's words, and their hearts skipped a beat. If the military talents really became soldiers of the Hou Mansion, then they...

Fortunately, the Queen took the initiative to stand up, and they all looked pleased. It was estimated that only the Queen could "steal food" from Su Xian.

As expected, Su Xian bowed hurriedly: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious, that was just my idea just now."

"What about now?" the queen asked with a smile.

"Now, it is entirely up to Your Majesty to make the decision. All the major yamen are short of personnel, and the personal soldiers in the minister's mansion are also short of personnel. How to distribute it is up to His Majesty's Holy Judgment." Su Xian said.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, please be the solemn judge." Shaosikou and others immediately seconded the proposal.

The Queen was very satisfied with this. She nodded and sat down on the throne again. She pondered for a while and quickly came up with a distribution plan...

Shaosikou, Yan Dashan and others were very satisfied with this, and they all worshiped: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Su Xian laughed and followed the ministers in bowing: "Your Majesty is wise."

However, after he paid his respects, he suddenly discovered a problem. The Queen's distribution plan did not mention the "Marquis' personal soldiers" at all!
In other words, not a single martial talent was assigned to him?
The Queen must have done it on purpose!
"Your Majesty..." Su Xian's expression changed slightly, and he immediately wanted to seek justice from the Queen.

He has been busy for more than half a month, and there must be hard work without credit. Why is there not a single martial artist assigned to him?It's just so bullying.

"Su Aiqing."

The Queen seemed to have guessed what he was going to say, so she interrupted him directly and said with a smile: "When this matter is over, if Su Aiqing wants to say anything, you can come and see me in private."

"Ah this..." Su Xian rolled his eyes, ready to give up as soon as he was ready. Finally, after hesitating, he accepted the order and said, "My lord, I obey the order!"

"..."

The martial arts test is over.

The ending was far beyond everyone's expectations.

This ending is perfect for everyone except the prince.

The ministers dispersed, and the Queen also returned to the harem in a carriage. It was getting dark now, and it was time to prepare for a bath and rest.

Su Xian did not follow the ministers out of the palace, but followed the queen step by step, preparing to go to the harem together... He still wanted an explanation.

The Queen didn't realize it at first. After walking for a long time, she was told that Su Xian was following behind. The Queen was surprised and immediately ordered to stop. She turned to look at Su Xian who looked "unconvinced" behind her, waved and said with a smile:
"Su Aiqing, please come forward."

Su Xian stepped forward decisively.

The Queen moved to one side, made room for half of the seats, then patted her hand gently and invited: "Su Aiqing, come up, let's go back to the palace together."

The Bucha is actually quite big, more than enough space for two people.

But the Queen's actions really shocked the jaws of the eunuchs and maids.

That was a ride that only emperors could ride on. The Queen actually invited Su Xian to come with her?
Not to mention the eunuchs and maids, even Su Xian himself was startled, and then declined with a smile: "Your Majesty, I cannot be so rude, it is a death penalty."

clap clap!

The empress patted Bu Tuo's seat again, and said, "Su Aiqing, do you think it's the big one, or the rules of death are bigger?"

"Of course Your Majesty, rules are determined by people and can also be changed by people." Su Xian replied.

"That's right. Now I invite Su Aiqing to come up and sit with me. Naturally, no one will blame you. Come up." The Queen smiled.

"But..." Su Xian still hesitated.

"On that stand just now, didn't Su Aiqing have something to say to me?"

"Then I will be bold."

As expected, Su Xian boarded the Queen's steps in full view of everyone, pretended to be polite, and finally sat side by side with the Queen.

……

Half an hour later, Su Xian left the palace.

He was so proud of his spring breeze that he walked with vigor and vigor, and the previous "depression" had long since disappeared.

Although the Queen is the emperor, she also knows how to comfort people...

But even so, Su Xian did not want to make a loss-making business.

When he returned to the Marquis Mansion, he immediately came to a separate area where twenty people lived... Yes, these people were the military talents he secretly intercepted.

These people are not the best in skills, but they are the most loyal, and Su Xian especially values ​​this.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was time for the next day.

Although no one was selected in yesterday's martial arts test, everyone was quite satisfied with the final outcome.

The queen has solved the troubles pressing on her heart, and Shao Sikou, Yan Dashan and others have also acquired many outstanding talents. The key is that Princess Lanling is also very satisfied... everyone is happy.

However, the queen never forgot that the original intention of the martial arts test was to find a son-in-law for Lanling.

Since the military test failed to recruit a son-in-law, the queen placed her hope on the literary test.

She and everyone else thought that Su Xian would hold the retest and final test of the literary test today. They waited from morning to night, but the final result was...no movement at all!
Miyagi.

Harem.

Queen's bedroom.

In the side hall, the Queen and Lan Ling were enjoying dinner.

Lan Ling is about to get married, and the Queen is always a little reluctant to leave her, so she will call Lan Ling to join her whenever they have a meal. This is probably the only "alone time" left between them as mother and daughter.

At the beginning, the two mothers and daughters chatted about some interesting things from the past, and the banquet was full of laughter and laughter.

Then, when Lan Ling's marriage was inevitably mentioned, the smile on the Queen's face slowly disappeared. She put down the bowl and chopsticks and asked Nangong Wan'er beside her:

"What is Su Aiqing doing? Why hasn't there been any movement all day today?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is said that the Taiwei stayed in the literary camp outside the city all day." Nangong Wan'er replied.

"Oh? Why is he staying in the literary camp instead of holding a literary examination quickly?" The Queen looked confused.

On the side, Princess Lanling was also confused by Monk Zhang Er. From beginning to end, Su Xian never told her his real plan, so she couldn't figure out Su Xian's intention.

"Back to Your Majesty, it is said that... the Taiwei is... giving lectures to talented people!" Nangong Wan'er hesitated, and she looked strange and unbelieving about this.

"Teaching? Giving lessons to talented people?" The Queen was stunned.

Although Lan Ling didn't know what Su Xian was up to, she and Su Xian were a grasshopper on the same rope. No matter what the situation was, she should excuse Su Xian.

At the moment, she saw that the Queen was stunned and seemed to be slightly displeased. She rolled her eyes and hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, the Taiwei is well-measured in his actions and can perform extraordinary feats repeatedly. I think... the Taiwei There must be deep meaning in this.”

The Queen nodded slowly: "What you said makes sense. After all, this is a major matter of your marriage. You can be more cautious. After all, good things take a long time. That's all. Just let Su Aiqing make arrangements."

"Your Majesty is wise."

"..."

East Palace.

The prince reluctantly cheered up and gathered with the prince and Qian Zhongshu to plan.

They also thought that Su Xian would hold the literary test today, but in the end they did not. After a little discussion, they all thought that Su Xian was stalling for time.

It's too late today to pursue the case. If Su Xian still delays tomorrow, they will definitely take action!

The next day.

Su Xian still didn't see any movement.

Still giving lectures in the literary camp outside the city.

The Queen was not in a hurry after hearing Lan Ling's words.

But the prince, princess, and Qian Zhongshu could no longer hold back. After discussion, they sent Qian Zhongshu to visit the queen in an attempt to expose Su Xian's conspiracy to "delay time."

But no surprise, Qian Zhongshu failed and returned...

On the third day, Su Xian remained the same as before, staying outside the city all day, even not returning to the Marquis' Mansion, just like a teacher in a school.

Qian Zhongshu was unyielding and went to the palace to see the queen again, but in the end he returned disappointed.

Next, on the fourth day... until the fifth day, Su Xian still didn't make any move, as if he was addicted to being a teacher!

East Palace.

Qian Zhongshu was in high spirits. After bidding farewell to the crown prince and crown princess, he entered the palace again to see the queen. He seemed to be determined not to give up until he achieved his goal.

"Qian Zhongshu, wait a minute." The prince stopped him and said with a slight dejection: "You have entered the palace several times and found nothing. Why don't you go, lest His Majesty be irritated and bored."

"Your Highness, please rest assured." Qian Zhongshu was confident and said with a smile: "Yesterday when I went to the palace to pay homage to His Majesty, although Your Majesty did not adopt it, I found that His Majesty was increasingly wavering."

"After all, it is an established fact that Su Xian has delayed for several days. If he has not held the literary examination, the princess will not be able to recruit a son-in-law for a day. As time goes by, His Majesty will be dissatisfied."

The Crown Princess nodded: "Your Highness, what Qian Zhongshu said is reasonable. According to my concubine, this matter will be accomplished today!"

Seeing this, the prince gradually regained some confidence: "In that case, you should quickly enter the palace to see His Majesty and try to win back the victory!"

"Yes!"

"..."

an hour ago.

outside the city.

Literary camp.

Su Xian finished his lecture and walked out of the makeshift classroom.

He walked to a secluded place and stopped, looked up at the sky, and said slowly: "The time is ripe."

There was only Yang Zhilan beside him. Yang Zhilan was not good at words, so she didn't ask when the time was right, but directly asked: "What do you want to do, Master?"

"Zhilan, make the arrangements yourself. Invite Zhu Wen, the imperial winemaker, here, and tell him that I have something to ask him for help."

"Yes."

Without any hesitation or questions, Yang Zhilan turned around to make arrangements. After a while, she returned to Su Xian and reported, "The arrangements have been made."

"Yeah." Su Xian nodded.

(End of this chapter)