Regarding the matter of the additional special examination, Xiaocao was still a little confused. At first, I had not received any news and thought that there would be no additional examination. As a result, this time the officials in the court directly brought the imperial edict. I had time to think about it. Alas, was this imperial edict issued a little late? It takes time for the imperial edict to reach the local area. There are a series of things that need time to determine who will take the examination. It takes time for the candidates to go to the imperial city to take the examination. Be careful of accidents. At least some time must be reserved for adjustment. Now that the edict has been issued, it is fine for those who are close to the imperial city, but what about those who are far away
After asking the people from the imperial city, I found out that it was related to the plague. Although this plague consumed a lot of resources, the results achieved were unprecedented. It set a benchmark for how to deal with the plague. It will surely go down in history and be known and used as a reference for future generations. It is of great significance. In comparison, those consumptions are nothing.
Emperor Xuanren was very pleased and ordered to hold more special examinations.
For those candidates who may not be able to make it to the imperial examination in February next year, the examination will only be postponed for one year.
OK, I know what's going on. Her father is now acting as the Minister of Rites. First, the Emperor's birthday, then the imperial examination. I'm afraid he will be very busy from now on. However, he is in his forties and in good health. He can handle it. No problem. Xiaocao doesn't feel bad for her father. She encourages him in her heart and encourages him to work hard and strive to take off the hat of acting as the Minister as soon as possible.
—As a daughter, no matter what position she is in, as long as there is no danger, she naturally hopes that her relatives can rise rapidly. Xiaocao thinks that she is also a vulgar person, so nothing is too much.
When the provincial examination in Lindu Prefecture was over, the papers were graded and ranked very quickly because of the small number of applicants.
Xiaocao made an exception and attended the banquet held for the new scholars as a daughter. Of course, she only appeared at the beginning and gave them a few words of encouragement. Regardless of whether they would take part in the special examination next year, she wished them a bright future.
Among these people, Xiaocao has made her presence felt enough and is completely "forced to do business".
Moreover, Wenren Taibo is now in charge of the Ministry of Rites. During his tenure, all those who participated in the imperial examination were considered his disciples. With their current relationship with Xiaocao, it seems natural for them to visit him in the imperial city in the future. Therefore, these people are "unclear" with Xiaocao. They may be able to borrow some of Xiaocao's help to go higher and further. At that time, they will become Xiaocao's connections - although it may not be a big deal for Xiaocao.
I'm getting off topic. That happened in who knows how long in the future.
Things are almost done, it's time to go back.
Last year, I accompanied Wei Tingyu to look for medicine. It took half a year to go back. Now it's been several months, but I shouldn't miss this year's "New Year". There is no need to rush back. The speed is still not slow. The main body is still more than 20,000 imperial guards. Naturally, it is almost a normal march. The doctors who followed Xiaocao out, including the people in the Imperial Hospital, benefited a lot from this trip. Along the way, they still learn when they have time, especially the people in the Imperial Hospital. After such a trip, they feel more and more that they have many shortcomings.
When Xiaocao occasionally has free time, he seems to have forgotten something in a trance.
"What's wrong with sister?" Fan Wuguo, who was eating beside the grass, saw that she was distracted and asked.
"No." Xiao Cao didn't remember for a while, and suddenly stopped when she lowered her head to pick up the food. "Wuguo, it seems that I haven't seen the two princes for a long time." Finally, I realized what I forgot. After all, they are princes and imperial envoys. How can they become invisible? Looking back, I noticed that there seemed to be no ceremonial guards for the two. Where did this person go
Fan Wuguo saw that Xiaocao's face was full of doubts. He was slightly choked and didn't know what expression to show for a moment. Two living people, how could they be ignored? "After the officials arrived at Lindu Mansion and the welcoming banquet, the two princes went back first. Did you forget?"
Xiaocao was silent. It wasn’t that she had forgotten, but that she didn’t know about it at all. Or maybe someone else had mentioned it but she didn’t pay attention.
"Just forget it, it's not a big deal." He is an important person anyway, so it's not surprising that he is not noticed by his sister, right? Young Master Fan convinced himself instantly.
Xiaocao neither agreed nor denied Fan Wuguo's words, and selectively and quickly cleared this memory.
The two princes who had already arrived at the imperial city were probably in dire straits.
Prince Heng, in particular, did his best to participate, but there was a big stain. He was not sure whether Fan Wuguo had complained or not, so when Emperor Xuanren asked them what they had done on this trip, his body was stiff and he did not dare to speak.
As for the Eighth Prince, he didn’t fight or compete, and didn’t have his own ideas. The phrase he used most often was probably “you guys discuss it, and then tell me.” He just did his own thing, which was considered to be in line with the rules. As for whether it was good or not, that’s it…
Emperor Xuanren was as calm as usual. Was he happy that his son had returned? Haha, what were he thinking about? He didn't say much. They didn't speak, so they didn't ask them to "report" in person. "Go back and write a memorial. Write it when you've thought it through."
If it was just a memorial, it would be fine. The key lies in the last few words, which sound full of deep meaning. So, one is struggling over whether to tell the truth or not, and the other is struggling over whether being well-behaved is actually a big mistake in the eyes of the emperor. It is really tormenting.
Of course, their other brothers did not think so. After all, they did not understand the situation. They only knew that this time the plague was perfectly resolved because of that "sister", and she naturally took the credit. In addition, as an imperial envoy, she naturally had a share of the credit as well. If they had known that something as terrible as the plague would be nothing in Wen Renxuan's hands - no one who had passed through the imperial city had ever been reported to have been infected with the disease - they would have certainly fought for it with all their might, and now the credit would be theirs.
The more I thought about it, the more upset I felt. When I saw these two people, they spoke in a sarcastic tone.
As a result, the Fifth Prince and the Eighth Prince were really unable to express their grievances in words.
Xiaocao and the others haven't returned yet, but preparations for the rewards have already been made.
Not to mention the personal rewards, the establishment of a monument of merit in Pushan County was not just something Xiaocao initially proposed to the doctors. There was no need for her to say anything, as many people in the court had already thought of this.
Although it is just erecting a monument, it is of great significance and cannot be taken lightly. It must be done with extreme solemnity.