After being expelled from the palace, she returned with her cub and amazed the whole city

"Mom is joking, how can I fool her?"

"It's been a lot of trouble outside recently, so don't go out if you have nothing to do."

Huo's eyebrows and heartbeat were beating, and she thought to herself, is this being grounded again? !

Then he lowered his eyebrows and said submissively: "My daughter-in-law obeys my orders. It is very good to have a mother to take care of the marriage of the second and third children."

When Mr. Huo returned to the courtyard, he was really living a life of eating and drinking without hearing what was going on outside the window.

…

In the palace, Xiao Jingzhao left the morning court and went to the imperial study.

Eunuch Ma served the tea and breakfast and then retreated outside to wait.

After a while, Xiang Song asked to see him.

"Your Majesty, my subordinates have gone through all the account books of Wantong Bank. All the officials in the capital have deposited money in it. The largest amount is from the Princess's Mansion." Xiang Song handed over a booklet with both hands.

Xiao Jingzhao took the book and looked through it carefully. It was full of the names of officials and the amount of money extracted by Xiang Song. It was clear at a glance who had how much money in the bank.

Xiao Jingzhao's lips curled up slightly. No one knew that he was the boss behind Wantong Bank.

Seeing that the emperor had turned to the last page, Xiang Song smiled and said: "Whoever the emperor asks his subordinates to investigate from now on, I will take a look at this account book. Every old fox is like a bare butt in front of the master."

"You put it away first, the autumn exam is coming soon, so you won't need it for the time being."

What Xiao Jingzhao needs now is to stabilize people's hearts. He remembers Jiang Shuyue's words that if the water is clear, there will be no fish. After getting rid of the prime minister who could cover the sky with one hand, he will carefully select the available pillars of the country.

…

In Jiang Mansion, Nangong Zeyue sent Suisui to the private school and walked back quickly.

As soon as I walked outside Qingyunzhai, I saw scholars gathered around the door, with smiles on everyone's faces.

Out of curiosity, Nangong Zeyue slowed down.

A scholar saw Nangong Zeyue who was hesitating, and quickly ran forward and pulled him over.

"It makes you happy. What's the good thing? Let's talk about it." Nangong Zeyue saw Xie Yunchen beaming and not feeling nervous at all about the approaching scientific examination.

Xie Yunchen came over and put his hand on Nangong Zeyue's shoulder and said, "It is a pity that Mr. Nangong will not take part in the scientific examination. This scientific examination is an unprecedented opportunity for scholars."

"How do you say this?" Nangong Zeyue asked, looking at the Jiang Mansion opposite.

Yesterday, the deputy commander of Jinyiwei came to Jiang Mansion to talk to Jiang Shuyue about Liuli Mu. He was anxious to go back and see if there was anything he could do to help.

"The notices have been posted. The Emperor will select candidates among this year's new candidates."

Nangong Zeyue was confused, "What does this mean? Shouldn't it be released first?"

A scholar couldn't help but interject: "There is no need to go abroad. Whether or not they pass the exam and pass the imperial examination, all of them will stay in the capital. Even the post of minister is on the notice. It just depends on who has the ability."

"Yes, Yuan Wai Lang, Zuo Si Nao Lang, Capital Secretary, Chief Secretary, there are vacancies in many departments."

The scholars are all gearing up, as if staying in Beijing to work is as easy as taking it from their pocket.

Xie Yunchen patted Nangong Zeyue on the shoulder again, "Mr. Nangong, you might as well go to the examination room and try. The number of Yuanwailang is the highest. As long as you are on the list, you can get at least one Yuanwailang. After this good thing, there will be no such shop in this village."

"The emperor doesn't have a queen yet. After the emperor gets married and has a prince, he will need the prince's three divisions in the future. There will be many opportunities."

Seeing that Nangong Zeyue was indifferent, another scholar said.

Nangong Zeyue waved her hand, "I am still suitable to be a profiteer, study and become an official. It is better to leave the concerns about the country and the people to you."

"Brother Nangong, please don't! You are still young and have a bright future. Why did you give up?"

Before the scholar could catch up, Nangong Zeyue bowed her hands to everyone and walked towards Jiang Mansion.

"Hey! Why did he go to Jiang Mansion?" Everyone looked surprised.

At the study window, Yang Mao's eyes followed Nangong Zeyue.

He touched his sore legs. This was a symptom that existed before the rain, and he was used to it.

It's not just his legs that hurt, his heart hurts even more. According to the situation of this year's imperial examination, he can also pass the exam as a Yuanwailang.

But the imperial court has stipulated since ancient times that people with disabilities are not allowed to participate in scientific examinations.

Yang Mao listened to the scholars outside talking happily about the vacant official positions, and his heart was like a cat scratching.

"Master Nangong won't be the first to get there, right?"

"Impossible, Brother Nangong has a son." The conversation among the scholars suddenly changed as Nangong Zeyue entered Jiang Mansion.

"No, Miss Jiang has great medical skills and stunning appearance. We can't let Brother Nangong approach the water tower with an oil bottle to get the moon first."

"I asked my mother to prepare the betrothal gifts. I will go to Jiang Mansion to propose marriage on the day after the scientific examination is released. Mr. Nangong lives next door to Miss Jiang. He has already entered the house. What should I do?"

Suddenly, all the scholars looked like eggplants beaten by frost, their eyes glued to Jiang Mansion's new couplets.

Xie Yunchen suddenly found that the handwriting looked familiar.

"Could she be Yueniang?"

"Who are you talking about?"

"Yes, her name is Shu Yue. We are really nerds. Yue Niang is right in front of us, but we are still asking around." Xie Yunchen patted his forehead and said.

Yang Mao looked away and smiled bitterly. He knew everything, but he wouldn't say anything.

He had seen Jiang Shuyue leading the pink and jade-carved child to the night market, and also heard the child calling her mother.

Her innocence was ruined, and she was lucky to still have a handsome young man like Nangong Zeyue following her.

Thinking of the rumors about Jiang Jiaojiao in the capital and Jiang Mansion's housekeeper looking for a cheap house, Yang Mao's lips revealed a touch of sarcasm.

Retribution, God will always open his eyes.

"No, I'm going back to read. When I pass the exam, Yue Niang will definitely see my goodness." A scholar waved to everyone and left quickly.

"I still have a policy paper to write. Let's get together after the exam." Another scholar bowed and said goodbye.

After a while, the scholars with their own thoughts left one after another.

...

Nangong Zeyue entered the Jiang Mansion. Lan'er led him into the Xingyue Courtyard and saw Jiang Shuyue writing something on the small table in the flower hall.

"You're not going to the clinic today?" Nangong Zeyue said, his eyes fell on the white paper on the small table.

The handwriting on it was neat and beautiful.

Jiang Shuyue put down the charcoal pencil, "Last night a woman gave birth in the clinic. When I returned to the mansion, it was already the second watch. Today I will give everyone a day off, and I will also take a day off."

Jiang Shuyue would not say that she had other things to do at home today. Su Jin and Su Nan would arrive in the capital in a few days.

Su Jin took the imperial examination. In the Gongyuan, each person had a grid room for the examination, and they ate, drank, defecated and urinated in it.

She had to prepare delicious, nutritious and storable food for Su Jin to ensure that he would pass the imperial examination smoothly.

Nangong Zeyue picked up the teapot beside her and poured a cup of hot tea for Jiang Shuyue.

She said in a gentle voice: "Drink a cup of hot water and take a nap. What do you want to write? I can help you write it."

Jiang Shuyue smiled lightly, "You really can't help with this matter. Gao Mu and Cang Yun took the Jinyiwei to send Liulihu to the farm. I wrote down the method of growing vegetables that I read in the book before, and sent it to the farm together with the seeds in a few days."