Donggong Zhangjiao

After Fang Yun's narration, a lot of information suddenly poured into Qingrong and Yanwei's minds.

After being surprised, all that was left was sighing.

After all, in this harem, who doesn’t pretend to be in order to protect themselves?

However, this sigh has been over. Apart from arranging manpower early and being on guard, there is nothing else that can be done.

And in Fengxuan Palace at that time.

The queen also rested and held a cup of hot tea.

"Your Majesty, a new list of the selected young ladies has been drawn up. Take a look at which nuns will be sent to their homes to teach them?"

Minsi brought a brand new booklet. The ink on it was very dry, and it looked like it had just been delivered.

The queen glanced at it and said solemnly.

"The Qiu family and the Xu family have high official positions, so we will choose the two oldest nuns. The rest can be arranged casually. These nuns have been in the palace for many years, and they will not teach the wrong rules."

"Yes." Minsi nodded, and finally said, "I have one more thing, my slave. Miss Luo and Miss Wang are not from the capital. They are currently staying in the inn temporarily. It doesn't seem appropriate to ask grandma to go to the inn to teach. ."

After hearing this, the queen thought for a while and then said.

"It's not a difficult task. The Lu family has many houses in the capital. Let my mother arrange a suitable one for the two of them to live in temporarily. They will live together and only send one nanny. Just teach them together.”

For the Lu family, it is indeed a small matter.

Moreover, doing so can be regarded as a kind of favor, and it can also win people's hearts.

Although the queen does not form an alliance with the concubines below, it is always good not to make enemies.

After the matter was connected, Minsi immediately went to make arrangements. Only now did Tian Mo speak.

"I still don't know how to decide the positions of these five new concubines. The empress has not made a decision. She wants to wait until the emperor comes back, right?"

The Queen nodded, "Although the Emperor has given me some explanations, it is better for me to wait a moment and decide on the positions first. If the Emperor comes back in time, I will show it to the Emperor."

This is indeed the rule. After the queen decides on the position, she will give it to Pei Yao to read it again. There may be changes.

"What position do you think Miss Qiu should be given?" Tim Mo was a little curious.

There was a glimmer of light in the Queen's eyes, "Based on her family background, she shouldn't be given a high salary, but her appearance is indeed outstanding. It doesn't hurt to give her a little boost for such a beauty."

Hearing this, Tian Mo knew what he was talking about, so he nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

At that time, Pei Yao, who was mentioned by the queen, was investigating the case in the north.

The reason for the riot among the students in the north this time was because they discovered that the great families in the north were in contact with the powerful people in the capital and used their power for personal gain, making it easier for the high-ranking students to pass the exam and infringing on the rights of the poor students.

Although in the past spring and autumn, I had to go to Kyoto Gongyuan to take exams, the next level exams were taken in various states.

It was during this exam that local officials assisted in fraud.

Leaking questions, marking test papers unfairly, and even giving exams for others.

It is just to push up the group of children from wealthy families who have no real talent and learning.

Although it has passed the test here, the last spring in Beijing may still be brushed off, but there is still room for maneuver.

If you can do it, count it as one.

This group of people is not just trying to get a high degree of fame, but they are just trying to become an official. As long as they become officials, there is also a place where money can be used to do things in the officialdom.

And their monopoly-like operation will obviously squeeze out a group of poor scholars with real talents and knowledge. After all, according to the rules, the number of students admitted each year is also limited.

This group of students from poor families who have been squeezed out are obviously good at academics, but if they can't even pass the state's examination, they are not qualified to go to the capital to participate in the final selection. This is completely denying them a way to survive.

After ten years or even decades of hard study, but this is the result, naturally some people are angry.

Students from several northern states joined forces to cause trouble, and there was quite a stir.

Now I took people to the north to check, and it turned out to be true.

"Send this letter back to the palace to the noble concubine. In addition, send back the set of sapphire headscarves and specialties that I asked you to buy yesterday." Pei Yao pointed to the letter on the table. He ordered in a deep voice.

Hong Zheng nodded and asked one more question at the end.

"Where is the Queen? Do you still have something to send?"

When he mentioned it, Pei Yao also thought about it, raised his hand and pinched his eyebrows, and then nodded.

"Take what you gave to the imperial concubine, plus [-]%, and send it back together."

"Yes, the slave will do it now."

Hong Zheng lowered his eyes respectfully and retreated.

After he left, Pei Yao's complexion did not improve at all. He asked Fu Xi to guard the door and sent a message to summon Ye Yunxiao.

"I have something for you to do." Pei Yao got straight to the point.

Ye Yunxiao cupped his hands and said, "I must obey the emperor's instructions."

Pei Yao nodded, handed her a piece of paper on the table, and said in a deep voice.

"Go and find all the people on this list for me, and check them out one by one. You have to do this quietly and not let others know about it. Do you remember?"

After receiving the list handed over by Pei Yao, Ye Yunxiao glanced at it, frowned a little, and nodded seriously.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Beijing.

The Qiu family has been busy all day for the happy event of being selected.

In the evening, after seeing off the guests, Qiu Shaojia and his family sat down to rest.

"Now that you have been selected, it is a great joy for the family. But I don't know when the decree will be passed down. I think the grandma who teaches etiquette will arrive tomorrow and she will bring it with her."

Qiu Shaojia's mother, Li, mentioned it happily.

Her father Qiu Heng was serious, "I don't think so. The emperor left the palace for a northern tour and has not returned yet. The queen will probably not make the decision alone. However, Jia'er's entry into the palace was also intentional by the emperor, so his status should not be lowered. go."

Listening to her father and mother's conversation, Qiu Shaojia also nodded slightly.

"What my father said is that my daughter's success today is all due to the careful teachings of her father and mother. When she enters the palace one day, she will definitely not forget her father and mother's upbringing. She will establish herself well in the palace and shine the lintel of our Qiu family."

"You child, what kind words are you saying? Mom only hopes that you will be well. No matter whether you are favored or not, as long as you are safe." Ms. Li's eyes were full of tenderness.

Qiu Heng said, "Jia'er is ambitious, so that's up to me, but I have already reached my peak as an official. Now that you are married to the emperor, our Qiu family can be regarded as relatives of the emperor. I believe that the emperor will not treat you badly." Yes, as long as you work hard and give birth to a prince as soon as possible, you will definitely have a high position, and you can win over your brothers in the future."

"Yes, my daughter has remembered it." Qiu Shaojia nodded obediently.

But he paused and then said, "It's just dad. I didn't expect that Qiu Yao was also selected this time. My daughter originally made some plans, but it was a pity that she was asked to hide. My daughter felt that she was not as weak as she looked. Can be bullied."

Hearing what she said, Qiu Heng's expression darkened.

"They are just side branches. I finally found a small official from the Ministry of Etiquette. I can't live a stable life to get involved with this. Well, you don't have to worry. My father will take the time to give them a beating and let that girl enter the palace." Come on, listen to what you say."

"Thank you, dad, for planning for your daughter."

Qiu Shaojia pursed her lips and smiled, looking coquettish.

Qiu Heng looked at this legitimate daughter who had always been proud of him and was satisfied, and his expression became more relaxed.

"Well, as a father, as long as you remember, you must be careful after entering the palace. If you really can't be favored, don't do something wrong that will bring trouble to the family. The Yang family of Nanning Marquis who just disappeared is an example. Our Qiu family has no What kind of unfaithful ambitions are there? I just hope that the next few generations will be prosperous and safe. If you have great fortune, that will be great. If not, it will be enough to secure a concubine position and support the men of the Qiu family."

"Yes, my daughter remembers."

Qiu Shaojia lowered her eyes and bowed.

But as she said this, there was clearly ambition hidden in her lowered eyes. (End of chapter)