"No need." Shen Yu didn't even want to refuse, he could imagine the reaction of the ministers after Shang Jun took him to the hall majestically.
Shen Yu felt that for the sake of those ministers' hearts, he decided not to join in the fun.
"What is Ayu worried about?" Shang Junlin rubbed the delicate skin on his depressed neck, "Worried about the opposition from the courtiers? Don't worry, they won't say anything."
Shen Yu understood now that Shang Junlin said that he would take him to the palace examination site, not on a whim, but already decided, he was a little confused: "Why does your majesty have to take me there?"
"Did Ayu forget that there is still a bet between us? Doesn't Ayu want to see the result in person?" Shang Junlin coaxed in a low voice.
Shen Yu glanced at him sideways: "Of course I haven't forgotten, His Majesty has already placed the bets in advance, and there seems to be little difference between the results of the palace examination or not."
Thinking of the scene that day in depression, his face became hot.
The beauty's eyes were shy, and her face was slightly pink, Shang Junlin's heart moved.
He leaned closer and kissed on the light pink: "It's because I want to take Ayu there for my own sake, so Ayu will be with me, huh?"
"Your Majesty," Shen Yu moved with emotion and reason, "Since ancient times, the harem has not been allowed to participate in politics. Your Majesty has given me preferential treatment when talking about court affairs with me. The imperial examination is no different. I shouldn't even set foot."
"Husband and wife are one body. Ayu and I should not distinguish between you and me. Anything I can do and places I can go, Ayu can do and go."
Shang Junlin rubbed his depressed cheeks affectionately, "I know that Ah Yu has great talent, and being trapped in the harem is unfair to you. I can't accept it, because I cover up Ah Yu's talent."
Sullen for a moment, he didn't expect Shang Junlin to say such words, his heart became sore and soft, and the sweetness that was not easy to detect was hidden in it, and slowly rose.
He opened his mouth, his voice inexplicably astringent: "I didn't care much about these things, Your Majesty doesn't have to do this for me."
Shang Junlin hugged him tightly into his arms: "Just think of it as satisfying some of my selfish desires, Ayu."
His Ayu was supposed to be an eagle soaring in the sky, but because of him, because of Zhenbeihou's stupidity, he was trapped in the harem, but he had selfishness and refused to let go. His Ayu could only stand by his side , can only be his!
Depressed and tortured to the point of no choice, he agreed.
Shang Junlin hugged him happily, and whispered: "In fact, sitting on it is very boring, and I can't do anything for more than an hour."
Shen Yu touched the man's drooping hair: "So Your Majesty wants me to accompany you to relieve boredom?"
"It's okay to think so, Ayu."
Sullen chuckled, holding the man's face with both hands: "Your Majesty, you don't have to feel that you have delayed me. Entering the palace is my own choice. No one forced me. Your Majesty has treated me so well. I am very happy in my heart, Your Majesty." There is no need to think of letting me go forward to flex my muscles, I don't like it."
Shen Yu stared straight into Shang Junlin's eyes, as if he wanted to see his heart, and emphasized again: "What I like is freedom, not endless intrigue, Your Majesty."
By Shang Junlin's side, he felt tranquility. Whether he was selfish or cowardly, he was really tired of the feeling of carefully calculating every step and every word in his previous life. He didn't plan to stay in the palace for a long time when he first entered the palace. It was Shang Junlin who showed him another way of life.
—It turns out that this is how it feels to have someone shelter you from the wind and rain.
Shang Junlin's eyes were dark, and after a while, he suddenly smiled, "Ayu, even if you want to, I won't give you a chance to escape from my side."
His Ayu, since he walked in front of him, never leave his side!
The news that Shang Junlin was going to take Shen Yu to the palace examination needed to be approved by the ministers who were present on the same day as the same day. A few who knew Shang Junlin's temper well did not raise any objections, and calmly accepted the matter. Others who were dissatisfied Seeing that the prime minister and others were silent, naturally they didn't dare to speak.
Afterwards, some people were puzzled: "Even if your majesty loves you, you should have a limit. What does it look like to bring someone into the palace examination room?"
"That's right, why didn't the prime minister persuade His Majesty to let His Majesty do whatever he wants?"
The prime minister tidied up his sleeves slowly, and replied without raising his head, "Do you think His Majesty is asking for our opinions when he talks to us?"
A few people thought about it, and their faces were a little ugly.
"Obviously you also know, no, His Majesty has already made a decision in his heart. What effect can our objection play besides adding to His Majesty's unhappiness?"
"But... since ancient times, the harem has not been allowed to interfere in politics. On such an important occasion, shouldn't your lord need to avoid suspicion?"
The Prime Minister thought of the young man who proposed the new business law and the water control method, and sighed in his heart, "Your Majesty has his reasons for doing this, so I don't need to worry about it."
If it weren't for the ignorance of Marquis Zhenbei who was trapped in the harem, the young man should have shined in the previous dynasty.
Seeing that the prime minister was firmly on His Majesty's side, several ministers had no choice but to keep their mouths shut and asked them to go to His Majesty for this matter. They absolutely dare not.
The students who failed the examination have already left the capital one after another, either looking for a job, or returning to their hometown to continue preparing for the exam, and then fight again in three years.
Jiang Huaiqing and He Chengyu, as the top few in the examination, after dealing with all kinds of happy people, devoted themselves to retreat to prepare for the final palace examination.
The Yingxing Building was also quiet for a while.
After receiving His Majesty's permission, Minister of the Ministry of Industry sent someone to Yan Zheng to discuss sponsorship.
After listening to the people from the Ministry of Industry, Yan Zheng put away his fan: "This method is also very beneficial to us businessmen. I didn't expect that I could get such a big deal because of it."
"Mr. Yan, you don't have to say that. If it weren't for Mr. Yan's kindness, we would still be worried." The visitor had a good impression of Yan Zheng, and he spoke with a touch of intimacy.
While pushing cups and changing cups, the atmosphere became more and more enthusiastic. Yan Zheng has been in business for many years, and his mouth can be said to be white. People in the Ministry of Industry have never seen such a posture. After a few words, he was caught with a lot of news.
But Yan Zheng is used to being rigorous, and all he asks are trivial matters. Even if the man wakes up after drinking, he won't think there is any problem with what he said.
"Did your lords also come up with the idea of 'sponsorship'?" Yan Zheng raised his eyes, and the waiter at the side hurriedly poured good wine for the two of them.
The wine is a high-quality clear brew, with a refreshing taste and a long-lasting mellow aroma. It is a good choice for welcoming guests.
The people in the Ministry of Industry are already drunk, but their minds are still clear. They know what to say and what not to say, and lower their voices to remind: "There may be a big move from above, Mr. Yan must seize the opportunity."
After getting the news he wanted, Yan Zheng accepted it as soon as it was good, and changed the subject naturally.
Seeing that he didn't ask any more questions, the people in the Ministry of Industry were relieved, and they became more and more satisfied in their hearts. They secretly said in their hearts: Knowing the knowledge and interest, is a long-term cooperation.
Late at night, Yan Zheng sent someone to send the people from the Ministry of Industry away, and stood on the side of the road watching the carriage go away, his eyes dim.
"My lord, go in." The servant took the cloak and put it on for Yan Zheng.
"This trip to the capital is the right time." Yan Zheng smiled lowly.
The boy didn't understand, so he asked, "What are you talking about, young master?"
"I'm afraid those people would never have thought of it. They thought they were expelling me, but they didn't expect to give me a way to reach the sky. Compared with what they are about to get, what are the things they seem to be guarding?"
It really is the basis of blessing and misfortune, I thought it would take a lot of thought, but with the opportunity to come to your door, the time to achieve the goal will be greatly shortened.
Yan Zheng didn't sleep all night, he readjusted his plan, and with help from heaven, he had to take good care of it.
"My lord," the boy came in with hot porridge, "I went to inquire about the people you asked me to inquire about. It's strange that I couldn't find any news about them."
After breaking up with Shang Junlin that day, Yan Zheng asked someone to inquire about the two, not because he wanted to do anything, but simply to get acquainted. There are too few people who have extraordinary conversation and looks that perfectly fit his aesthetics. Not to mention other things, even if they can make friends.
A major code of conduct for businessmen: make friends.
"Oh?" Yan Zheng stopped writing, "Can't find out? What about the other family?"
"The servant has inquired carefully. The other family should be Mr. Fang and his family members. As for the two you are looking for, I really can't find any clues."
"I see, you withdraw the person, don't look for it, and treat it as if there is no such thing in the future."
Lord Fang, the celebrity in front of His Majesty, Yan Zheng had noticed that day, although there was a cover-up, the respect that Lord Fang showed to the two he was looking for in his words and deeds did not seem to be fake, and the person who could make Lord Fang behave like this, How many can there be
Yan Zheng smiled, so he is unlucky.
Yan Zheng's actions could not be concealed from Yin Longwei. It didn't take long for Shang Junlin to get the news, but the palace test was about to start, and this matter had to be moved to a later date.
Shen Yu got up early and changed into more solemn clothes than usual. Shang Junlin was still wearing the emperor's uniform, with gold patterns on the black background showing the majesty of the emperor.
There was no cover, no screen, and Shang Junlin took a gloomy hand and sat on a high seat.
The ministers had been notified in advance, and when they saw the two together, they were ready to start without squinting.
Candidates bowed their heads and sat down one by one after bowing to their heads.
Under the rule of not being able to look directly at the holy face, everyone dared to openly look up.
The palace exam not only tests knowledge, but also psychological endurance. Sitting depressed at the top, the reaction of the students below can be seen at a glance.
Some people were obviously nervous. It should be said that most of them were nervous. Looking around depressed, He Chengyu and Jiang Huaiqing were in good condition, writing the answer sheet in an orderly manner. Fang Jiayi was the other one who was quite special.
Fang Jiayi was wearing a uniform student uniform, her back was straight, and she was concentrating on the answer sheet in front of her.
Time passed slowly, and finally, the time came.
The examinee stopped writing in response, and a special person stepped forward to collect the answer sheet. Everything was about to come to an end, and those who did not perform well had already turned pale.
Candidates entered the side hall and waited. The ministers picked up the answer sheets and looked through them. Without exception, the new blood of the imperial court will be born here.
After sitting for more than an hour, Shen Yu stood up and moved his hands and feet. Thinking of the ministers watching him several times before he hesitated to speak, Shen Yu felt happy.
"How does Ah Yu feel?" Shang Junlin hugged him and walked down the steps.
"Your Majesty is right. It's been a long time." He couldn't make any big moves or speak, and he felt that he shouldn't have soft-heartedly agreed to Shang Junlin at the beginning.
but…
"Your Majesty, do you think Jiang Huaiqing and the others will be surprised when they see us later?"