Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, seven days have passed. This year's college entrance examination is over, and today is the day when the results are announced. Early in the morning, Zhao sent a servant to check the list.
Yudie didn't understand her mother and sister's nervousness, and instead hid in her grandmother's arms with grievance, "Grandma, look at Yuwen, no matter how I tease her, she just won't get up to play."
Zhulan also looked at Yuwen helplessly. Today, Su Xuan went to attend the banquet, so Mingjia and Yuwen held the child over to look after her. Mingjia was an active person, so after staying for a while he went to the front yard to watch Changzhong study. Only Yuwen was left, lying lazily in the same position since she was brought in, hugging the pillow without moving.
Yu Shuang burst out laughing and reached out to pinch Yu Wen's fat hand, "You can't lie down like this anymore, look at how fat you have become."
Yu Wen glanced at her elder sister lazily, then yawned, looking like she was going to sleep.
Zhao couldn't help but laugh, "When Su Xuan was at home, she would think of ways to make Yu Wen move every day. When Su Xuan was not at home, this girl would not listen to anyone."
Zhulan looked at Yuwen helplessly, "When your mother comes back, grandma will complain."
Yu Wen's eyes widened. It was obvious that her mother was a terrifying existence in her heart. She sat up obediently and called in a baby voice, "Grandma."
Zhulan's heart was about to melt, "It's no use to act like a spoiled child. Go down to the field and play with Sister Yudie for a while, and grandma won't complain."
Yu Wen frowned and stretched out her hand to her elder sister, "Hold me."
Yu Shuang smiled and picked up Yu Wen, then weighed her and said, "You've gained weight again."
Yuwen is small, but she knows fat, "Daddy said it's a blessing."
Zhulan was even happier. She could imagine how Changzhi was suppressed by Su Xuan every time he said this. Su Xuan was determined to get Yuwen to exercise more, but Changzhi was trying to sabotage her.
At this time, the servant who went to check the list came back, and Liu Feng's results came out. He was ranked eighth and is now a scholar.
Yu Shuang breathed a sigh of relief, and the smile on her face deepened. She was really afraid that Liu Feng would not pass the exam, which would undermine Liu Feng's confidence. She knew too well how strong-willed Liu Feng was, especially after her father became an official. She clearly felt how much Liu Feng wanted to prove himself in front of his father.
Zhao was also happy, but her own results were all good, so she couldn't help but say, "Eighth place, I thought we would at least be in the top five."
Yu Shuang replied, "Mom, this is the capital, not my hometown Pingzhou."
Zhao smiled and said, "You are right, this is the capital."
Zhulan has already asked Mrs. Song to take the prepared gifts to the Hu family. The Hu family must be bustling now.
Zhao stood up and said, "Mom, I'll go myself."
Zhulan: "Go ahead."
Ministry of Rites, Chang Yi received the imperial edict, he and Wu Ming went on the mission together. Four people from the Ministry of Rites went, but actually not everyone wanted to go. They knew that this was an opportunity to earn merit, but going abroad was risky, the sea was unpredictable, and going to a foreign country, so they were still a little reluctant.
The imperial edict came down. Chang Yi and Wu Ming were happy, but the other two were not so happy. One had a family to rely on and came to the Ministry of Rites just to wait for a chance to be transferred. The other was worried about what would happen to him and what would happen to his wife and children.
Chang Yi is aiming for achievement, he understands that there is gain only if you make efforts, the greater the risk, the greater the gain, he has an adventurous spirit in his heart.
Wu Ming needed achievements, and the prince also wanted him to go because he wanted him to see more foreign countries. This was a kind of trust the prince had in him.
Gu Zhuomin stepped forward and said, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Wu Ming said: "There will be opportunities in the future."
Gu Zhuomin twitched the corners of his mouth, and finally sighed, "I hope so."
He was not afraid of danger, but unfortunately he was not given another chance.
Chang Yi changed the subject, "Liu Feng's results are out today, but I don't know how they are?"
Gu Zhuomin said: "I have sent someone to check the list."
The Ministry of Revenue also sent people to accompany the envoy on this mission. The Ministry of Rites had a mission, and the Ministry of Revenue also had a mission, and the person sent was Zhang Jinghong.
Zhou Shuren was very surprised that the emperor actually sent Zhang Jinghong. Seeing Zhang Jinghong was confused, Zhou Shuren signaled everyone to go back, and then said to Zhang Jinghong who had come back to his senses: "You have good abilities, this is also a kind of recognition."
Obviously, the emperor recognized Zhang Jinghong's ability.
Zhang Jinghong grinned, "Sir, I understand."
He is happy that his abilities are recognized, and he knows that only by facing his own abilities can he live a better life.
Zhou Shuren admired Zhang Jinghong's current open-mindedness and said, "Go back and prepare. We will set off in three days."
Zhang Jinghong did need to make some arrangements. When he was not in the capital, his wife would be left alone. He also had to be prepared for any eventuality. If something went wrong, he had to leave enough options for her to escape. The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became. "Sir, I will go back first."
"Um."
Qiu Yan watched Zhang Jinghong leave before speaking, "It's not easy for him either."
Zhou Shuren tilted his head, "It's easy for anyone to live in this world?"
Qiu Yan paused and said, "You're right, it's easy for anyone!"
In Xuzhou, Chang Lian has already taken office. His official position is not high, so the situation has not affected him yet. The atmosphere above is tense, and what he needs to do now is to keep a low profile.
Zhao Ji came over and asked, "Don't you have any ideas?"
Chang Lian raised his eyebrows, "No, my father told me to stay here and be obedient. I am the one who listens to my father the most in the family."
Zhao Ji breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he had no idea. He was afraid that Zhou Changlian might have some idea. "Master Zhou is right."
Chang Lian's eyes deepened. He just clung to Zhao Ji and did not trust Zhao Ji. He remembered his father had said not to trust anyone easily, especially in official circles. He did not want to be stabbed in the back.
Zhao Ji sighed again: "I admire Mr. Zhou very much."
Chang Lian was proud. His father was so powerful. Look, his second brother also became an official. When the news reached here, he clearly felt that the officials of the Maritime Affairs Department were more polite to him. "Well, my father is also the best father."
Zhao Ji was choked and didn't want to speak.
Chang Lian missed the capital. This was not his home, the capital was it. Recalling what his father had given him, he thought that now was not the right time.
When Hu and Zhao arrived, Jin and Ding also arrived. Jin spoke before Ding, "Liu Feng is a good kid. He passed the exam and became a scholar. Congratulations to you, everyone."
Zhao smiled and said, "Congratulations."
Mrs. Hu had been nervous for many days, but today she finally felt at ease. She was the one who was most worried that her son would not do well in school. "Liu Feng will be back soon."
Zhao looked at Hu. A woman's confidence lies in her husband. Hu had no husband and only had her son. Liu Feng became a scholar, and Hu also felt confident, so she spoke more casually.
Gu Liufeng was disappointed. He didn't even make it into the top five. He didn't know whether Yu Shuang was happy or the Zhou family was satisfied.
It was not until Liu Feng returned home and met his future mother-in-law and saw the gifts she brought that he felt at ease. Although his mother-in-law did not say it, he knew that the gift must have been chosen by Yu Shuang, and only then did he feel happy.
The next day, because Changyi was going on a diplomatic mission, Zhao was very busy preparing her luggage, etc. Zhulan was writing back to Dong, and Zhao came back, "Mother, I went to the clinic today, guess who I met?"