Although the role of the original imperial palace has gradually declined after Furong Garden became the center of politics and power in Kyoto, the imperial palace is still a royal palace, and the guards are still heavily guarded, making it almost impossible for outsiders to break into it silently.
Not even a martial arts master.
The woman walked in from outside the palace, and Li Mingzhu didn't care about being broken into the palace like this. She looked at her and didn't move away for a long time.
"Sister Ruyi!"
Shou Ning jumped off the bed, barefooted, ran to her side, grabbed her arm, and asked excitedly: "Sister Ruyi, you are back, sir, sir, is he back, where is he now? "
She ran out of the hall barefoot, looked around, ran back again, and asked with some disappointment, "Sister Ruyi, where is Mr.?"
Miss Liu Er looked at her and said softly, "He hasn't come back yet."
Shouning was a little disappointed, but she was a little happy thinking that no matter sooner or later, her husband would definitely come back.
She has already met sister Ruyi, so is it too late to meet her husband
Li Mingzhu stood up, looked at her, and said softly: "Bing Ning, you go out for a while, I have something to talk to your sister Ruyi."
Shouning nodded, looked at Sister Huang and Sister Ruyi, put on his shoes, and walked outside the hall.
Li Mingzhu stood opposite Miss Liu Er, silent for a moment, and asked, "Are you here to show off?"
Miss Liu Er looked at her, her face was originally calm, but in the next moment she showed a touching smile, nodded, and said, "That's right, I'm here to show off."
The two were once strong rivals. In terms of appearance, Chunlan Qiuju, each has its own merits; in terms of martial arts, they are evenly matched, evenly matched;
It's different now.
Her status of being above tens of millions is still an advantage, but she still loses a cup in terms of figure.
However, this identity is the only thing she can take out.
Liu Ruyi has become a master, and she took that crucial step before herself.
She was once a fallen person at the end of the world, how could she not know how to take this step
This means that she is not only one step ahead of her on the road of martial arts, but also one step ahead of her on the road of life.
This is about who is older and who is younger, who is the elder sister and who is the younger sister, who can challenge who can fight back and who cannot fight back...
She thought for a while, then looked at her and asked, "why didn't he come back with you?"
Miss Liu Er did not answer, and the atmosphere in the hall fell into silence.
Li Mingzhu looked at her, suddenly smiled, and said, "So you haven't won yet."
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When Shou Ning walked back to the main hall, he looked left and right, and asked suspiciously, "Sister Huang, where is Sister Ruyi?"
Li Mingzhu did not continue to review the memorial, but walked outside the main hall, looked at the clouds in the distance, and said, "Let's go."
"Gone?" Shouning was even more puzzled, "But I didn't see her go out just now..."
Li Mingzhu didn't continue this topic, looked at her and asked, "In three days, the literary test will start. There are thousands of people participating in the first test alone. Why don't you go and look at the test questions?"
Shou Ning patted his head and said, "I almost forgot, but I can't let them mess around, I have to come up with a few questions myself..."
After she said a word, she ran away quickly.
Li Mingzhu stood in front of the hall, looking at the distant sky, the clouds rolled away.
There was a slight smile on her face, "Whoever loses wins, it's not necessarily..."
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In Jingguo, the lives of the people in Kyoto are never boring, not only because of the endless new dramas and talent shows in Goulan, but also because they are always in Kyoto, and there is never a shortage of new things around them.
The gossip about a certain third-rank official in the court can only be regarded as condiments at best, and is not even qualified to be a chatterbox after dinner.
There are already several versions of the love-hate relationship between the eldest princess and the mysterious King Jing, which has been circulated among the people.
There are more versions of the story of His Majesty and King Jing today.
And in the past few months, the matter of the Queen Mother and the Concubine choosing a son-in-law for Princess Shouning has even stirred up a wave of enthusiasm in Kyoto, which lasted for several months.
Princess Shouning is definitely a legend in Kyoto.
Leaving aside the popularity of Shouning Academy in Kyoto and even the entire Jing Kingdom, the status of the dean of the Women's College and the chairman of the Women's Federation has already made her the second only to the Eldest Princess among Jing Guo's women. exist.
The eighteen-year-old Princess Shouning is still unmarried, which is extremely rare in the royal family.
Of course, the eldest princess is already twenty-four years old, and she is still alone. This is extremely rare not only in the royal family, but also among the people.
Although the high-ranking families in Kyoto are not very willing to marry royal princesses, Princess Shouning is an exception. She is not only outstanding in appearance, but also outstanding in ability. If Princess Shouning can be invited into the house, the family will take off just around the corner...
But this time, the selection of consorts across the country has completely broken the boundaries of high families.
Regardless of background, regardless of family status, as long as they are in good health, young talents between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five are eligible to participate in this competition and may become the last son-in-law.
For most people, this is an opportunity to reach the sky in one step.
Men of the right age in the entire Jingguo area were attracted by this matter, and came to Kyoto from thousands of miles away. For a while, the bustling and bustling Kyoto was overcrowded. , Also temporarily started the inn business.
Of course, it is not that easy to become a consort.
Who is Princess Shouning? She is one of the two brightest pearls among the royal princesses. Those who want to marry her can go around the capital several times hand in hand, but there is only one son-in-law. There are thousands of people. After some extremely cruel competition, it is possible to have the last laugh.
You must first pass the written test.
The prince's son-in-law doesn't say that he is the best in the world, he has the talents of the world, but he can't be an idiot. The first essay test involves poetry, poetry, classics and history, and even governance. The ranking is absolutely fair, just and open. In this literary test alone, more than 90% of the people will be eliminated, leaving only a hundred people to enter the second military test.
Princess Shouning is both civil and military, so naturally the consort can't just dance with words, he needs both literary and martial arts, so that he can be worthy of Her Royal Highness.
In this martial arts test, 90% of the people will be eliminated, and only ten people will be left to enter the final stage.
It is said that in this final link, not only the queen mother and the concubine, but also the majesty and the eldest princess will participate. Even if they can't become concubines in the end, if they can reach this step, for most people, they will have no regrets in this life.
Kyoto, outside the city gate.
A few figures stood outside the door, they seemed to have traveled a lot, and looked like they were covered in dust.
The leader was a handsome young man. He was not very old and looked like he was in his early twenties. He looked at the tall and majestic city wall, stopped for a long time, and there was a vicissitudes and depth in his eyes that did not match his age.
At the gate of the city, a fat man who had been looking left and right for a long time suddenly stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Is your brother also here to participate in the selection of the son-in-law?"
The young man withdrew his gaze and looked at him.
The fat man sneakily looked left and right, patted his bulging stomach, and said in a low voice, "Brother, I have a question for the first essay test here. How about selling you one?"
The young man looked at him and said with a smile: "This time, the selection of the son-in-law is a national examination. Where did you get the questions?"
The fat man looked at him, with a mysterious look on his face, and said, "My little brother can sell it, so there must be a way, as long as ten taels of silver, you can pass the first literary test, and ten taels of silver can get you a job." See Princess Shouning's face, brother, you really don't think about it..."
The young man shook his head, "Twelve taels..."
Seeing that his heart was moved, the fat man hastily said: "If Xiongtai is interested, eight taels will do..."
"Eight two..."
The fat man gritted his teeth and said, "Six taels, six taels cannot be less!"
The young man looked at him, thought for a while, and said, "Ten Wen."