An Xiyue found out later that her aunt had known the eldest princess for a long time, but they hadn't seen each other for many years. From her aunt's tone, the relationship between the two seemed to be somewhat at odds.
An Xiyue originally wanted to visit Fan Yi and congratulate her on her wedding, but then she thought about it and was afraid that going rashly would be rude, so she finally gave up the idea.
In the evening, Mei Yunfeng returned home. An Xiyue was naturally very happy to see her. They exchanged a few words, but her uncle wanted to test her knowledge. In the past, she would say: "My uncle is a military commander, so what knowledge should I test?" Obviously. Apart from knowing a few words, he knew nothing, and his handwriting was as good as a chicken's scratch.
Now An Xiyue's eyes were deep and sophisticated, and he said proudly: "Then Yue'er will be embarrassed."
An Xiyue's eyes were full of confidence. She had worked hard to practice calligraphy in her previous life. Now she had inherited all the causes from her previous life and created the results in this life. The words were written like flowing clouds and flowing water, sonorous and powerful, and completed in one go.
She knew that although her uncle was a military commander, calligraphy was his lifelong love, and he had reached the point of forming his own sect. He often said that practicing calligraphy can strengthen one's mind.
An Xiyue's good calligraphy happened to be taught by Mei Yunfeng. Although An Xiyue's explanation was very nonsensical, Mei Yunfeng was still very happy to see it, "Although it is a copy, it also copied the essence of my uncle. It's not bad, not as good as yours." The brother who strives for success should be stronger."
Mei Shuqing pursed his lips, but he still said fondly: "Brother is not as good as sister, and there is no shame." After all, he grew up under the strict influence of his father. If he didn't write well, he would be punished with a military stick.
An Xiyue didn't ask about what happened in the palace today. She only asked about her father's situation. Mei Yunfeng immediately turned cold and said, "He probably won't be able to return home until the end of the Qiu Wei exam."
"Why?" An Xiyue asked anxiously.
Mei Yunfeng glanced at his sister who was looking very bad. Seeing concern in her eyes, he sighed and said, "The test questions that had been prepared for a long time were leaked. His Majesty was so angry that he arrested the Minister of Rites and held him accountable. There are a large number of officials who want to make a fortune, your father was left to come up with new test questions, and Taifu Wen and others all entered the palace and built a new palace. I will probably be busy for a while and take charge of security."
Mei Yunfeng did not expect that the emperor would suddenly make this decision. Although he did not take part in the imperial examination, what he knew was that no one had ever changed the imperial examination system in the Great Northern Dynasty. Moreover, the autumn examination was less than a month away and it would not be until next year. In the early days of spring, this change was quite bold.
Finally, An Xiyue asked: "Who suggested this?"
Mei Yunfeng replied with admiration: "The prince of Prince Yu took the lead. What makes me happy is that your father has not forgotten his roots..."
"Nangong Yuanyi?" An Xiyue blurted out: "Why is my father involved again?"
"He seemed to want to influence An Yuxiao, and established a new department that was not subject to the six ministries, called the Cabinet Academy. Originally, Taifu Wen was appointed as the dean, but Taifu Wen refused because of his age. In the end, he was appointed An Yuxiao's official rank is the third grade."
"It stands to reason that Fan Yushi is qualified to take on this important task. We have been arguing about the candidate for the dean of the Cabinet Academy all afternoon. In the end, the prince proposed that since this department is set up to select talents for the country, it is better to select candidates. There was also an exam, and whoever should be the dean should be someone with outstanding talents and virtues. What surprised everyone was that An Yuxiao's article was appreciated by Taifu Wen."
