To say that I'm not nervous would be a lie.
It is impossible to retreat.
At the end of the night, Shi Qinghuan, who couldn't fall asleep after a night of tossing and turning, got up early. After sorting himself out, he looked at the gentle young man in the mirror. After seeing no flaws, he left Wenyuan.
The carriage arrived at the palace gate all the way, and Bailiheng's figure was seen in the distance.
He came so early?
Shi Qinghuan quickly got out of the car, walked over quickly, and saluted Bailiheng.
Bailiheng was not surprised when he saw her dark eyes, "You really didn't sleep all night."
"It's out of the way."
"Well, let's go!"
Shi Qinghuan was stunned and looked at the empty street behind him, "I remember there were three people in the palace exam today, don't you have to wait for the other two?"
"They have feet and they can go on their own."
Forehead!
Shi Qinghuan looked at his feet.
This...she has it too!
Bailiheng seemed to see her expression, turned around and walked away, "You and I just happened to meet at the palace gate."
All right!
Shi Qinghuan put behind him what he had just seen Bailiheng waiting at the palace gate.
Whatever the adults say is what it is!
After entering the palace gate, Shi Qinghuan followed Bailiheng leisurely.
No part of the palace was unfamiliar to her.
In the previous dynasty, her father and the Holy Emperor had been friends since childhood, supporting her all the way to the throne. In addition to her marriage to Cheng Yangfeng, the Holy Emperor pampered and doted on her, just like his own daughter.
In the harem, the mother and the empress were close friends. She had played with Princess Hengyue since childhood. There was no place in the harem that she had not been to.
Now, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar palace and the deep corridors, it feels like a world away.
Shi Qinghuan was not allowed to participate in the early court discussions, so he was taken to wait outside the royal study by the chamberlain.
In less than half an hour, two other people taking part in the palace examination also arrived one after another.
Shi Qinghuan also knew about these two people. One was Tang Feng. He was a knight-errant with a good reputation and extremely high martial arts skills.
He is even more generous and rough. Such a person, with a righteous heart and strong execution ability, is exactly what the Supervision Department needs.
The other one, on the contrary, named Qin Zhao, was the son of the richest man in Jiangdong, and was both civil and military.
Although he has a somewhat arrogant temperament, a place like the Supervision Department needs people with confidence.
Moreover, the son of the richest man brings more benefits and convenience to the national treasury.
In comparison, Shi Qinghuan suddenly felt that she was the most mediocre in the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon of the Supervision Department.
Still a sick boy!
His mind was turbulent, but Shi Qinghuan was extremely determined in his heart.
The Supervision Department must join!
The three of them greeted each other outside the imperial study room, and then waited again.
About half an hour later, the sound of communication came from the distance.
"The Holy One has arrived!"
Hearing the sound, Shi Qinghuan and others immediately knelt down.
"Hahaha, the court is quiet today, and I am rarely happy. Mr. Heng, there is a palace banquet at noon, and it just so happens that you can stay with us."
"I thank you, Your Majesty."
The familiar laughter sounded, and Shi Qinghuan's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but glance sideways and peeked over.
The former Holy Master is now old, with gray hair and a haggard face, but he is still so kind and kind.
In a daze, Shi Qinghuan seemed to have seen the scene where the Holy Master peeled walnuts for her with his own hands.
"Are these the three people who came to the palace to take the exam?"
"yes."
When the Holy Master Cheng Ao approached, Shi Qinghuan quickly lowered his head.
"Well, everyone, come in!"
After that, when Cheng Ao entered the imperial study, the three of them stood up and followed him in.
"Caomin Qin Zhao..."
"Tang Feng..."
"Su Zhou..."
"See Your Majesty!"
The three of them saluted together, Cheng Ao stretched out his hand to support him, "Please forgive me!"
When the three of them stood up, Cheng Ao's eyes passed over them one by one. After looking at them, he gave another hearty smile.
"You don't have to be so nervous. I just want to look at you today. Heng Qing has already shown me your files and assessment papers. You are all talented people. You will have to work harder when you join the Supervision Department in the future."
No need for imperial examination?
Shi Qinghuan was a little surprised. Everyone in Kyoto knew that the Holy Lord's letter was a hundred miles long, but he didn't expect it to reach this point.
However, it's a good thing.
In this way, her appointment to the Supervision Department is a sure thing.
"Your Majesty's words are serious. It is an honor for us to serve your Majesty and to be loyal to our country. I will die with all my heart!"
Qin Zhao was the first to speak, and Shi Qinghuan and Tang Feng had no choice but to agree, "Yes, I will wait until I die of exhaustion."
Hearing this, Cheng Ao was very satisfied.
"Forget it, that's it for today, you guys should leave first!"
"yes."
The three of them bowed and left the imperial study.
Shi Qinghuan followed closely, but just as he was about to leave, Cheng Ao's voice came from behind.
"Second Young Master Su, please stay a moment."
Shi Qinghuan paused, turned around and nodded, "I wonder if your Majesty has any other instructions?"
"Where are the instructions! I just want to ask, is your grandfather okay now?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Apart from an old headache, everything else is fine."
There were records in the files Bailiheng gave him, and she knew them all by heart.
"That's good. Your grandfather is talented and highly respected in literature. When I was young, he gave me guidance on my study of literature. He can be regarded as half of my teacher. It's a pity that he has been busy with government affairs since then and never went to visit me. In the blink of an eye, , it’s been so many years.”
"The Holy One takes care of everything and is busy with national affairs. Only with His Majesty like this can the people of Tiansheng live and work in peace and contentment. My grandfather often said that I am lucky to be born in today's prosperous age."
Shi Qinghuan's compliments were sincere, which made Cheng Ao feel good.
The smile on his face was undisguised, and he looked at Bailiheng, "Second Young Master Su is in frail health. In the Supervision Department, you must take good care of him."
"yes."
"In that case..." Cheng Ao looked at Shi Qinghuan, "Please stay at noon and attend the palace banquet together. You don't have to be nervous. It's just an ordinary family banquet."
Shi Qinghuan was shocked, but his expression remained unchanged, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness, but since this is a family banquet, it might not be appropriate for ordinary people to go there."
"There's nothing wrong with it. Your grandfather was half of my mentor, so you are just a junior. Besides, for some reason, I felt very friendly when I saw you. You don't have to refuse anymore!"
Having said this, Shi Qinghuan had no chance of refusing.
I had no choice but to salute and thank him, "Thank you, God, for your grace."
"Well, it's still early for the palace banquet. Heng Qing, you can take him around and go to Qingyun Palace at noon."
"yes."
Cheng Ao still had matters to deal with, so Bailiheng took Shi Qinghuan out of the imperial study. After all, he couldn't move around freely in the palace, so he had to sit in the imperial garden.
After finding a secluded place with no one around, Shi Qinghuan looked at Bailiheng and asked, "Since it's a family banquet, will Cheng Yangfeng come?"
"Not only him, but also the concubines, princesses, and princes will come."
Shi Qinghuan's expression changed slightly. He knew he would face such a situation, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Bailiheng saw her worry, "Don't worry, just sit in the corner and don't talk, and nothing will happen."
"I see."
Shi Qinghuan took a deep breath and then looked at Bailiheng, "You were the one who promoted the fact that there is no need for the palace examination?"
"no."
"Then why?"
"Can't you see through the current situation?"
Shi Qinghuan thought about it carefully before reacting.
"Could it be that the situation has reached this point?"
It was more severe than she imagined.
