Inside the palace, Xiangcheng was seeking Changle's opinion.
Changle, who had been imprisoned for several months, did seem to be much quieter on the surface, and even seemed a little dull at first glance, but the light in his eyes was still there, although it was well hidden.
Upon hearing Xiangcheng's suggestion, Changle's lips curved slightly, he took Xiangcheng's hand and asked in a low voice: "Sister, did he come up with this idea specifically for me?"
ah?
Xiangcheng smiled bitterly and said: "No, Miss Cui wanted to take the scientific examination and asked for your brother-in-law. I thought that you were locked up, maybe it was an opportunity to come out."
Xiao Changle felt disappointed after hearing this.
Xiangcheng sighed: "Little sister, why don't you give up. If you are not a big sister, I won't help you. I also want you to marry him, but he really doesn't seem to be..."
Xiao Changle smiled, interrupted Xiangcheng's persuasion, and asked: "Sister, do you think if I also take part in the imperial examination, can I get on the list? Can I beat that Miss Cui family? I really want to meet this person. A future sister-in-law, she is so bold that for a woman to enter the imperial examination is simply the first of its kind in ancient and modern times."
Xiangcheng said in surprise: "So, you are willing to participate?"
Xiao Changle nodded repeatedly, but after a second thought, he said dejectedly: "I am afraid that my father and mother will not agree, so they want to lock me up, and then look for aristocratic men of the right age to go on a blind date one by one."
Xiangcheng smiled and comforted: "Don't be afraid, I will go and beg the Queen Mother. If the Queen Mother comes forward, the father will agree. It's not a big deal, as long as the woman disguises herself as a man and doesn't get exposed. Why can the Miss Cui family go? Our Li family’s daughter can’t go? This is your sister and I think I don’t have enough knowledge, otherwise I would also like to compete with her.”
"Among our group of sisters, little sister, you are one of the smartest. If you play, you might be able to come back as the top pick, which would leave your name in history."
Number one?
Xiao Changle covered his mouth and said with a smile: "It is against the rules for me to participate. If I win the top prize again, it will really disrupt the situation. My father will never forgive me."
Xiangcheng went to find the queen first. In fact, the queen doted on her daughter and had no intention of keeping Chang Le tied up. She was even happy to see that Chang Le liked Xiao Rui, so she agreed easily. It's just that the queen is not optimistic about this matter. It is too ridiculous for women to enter the imperial examination.
Xiangcheng did not dare to tell the truth, so he could only go to the emperor under the banner of Xiao Rui. After all, Xiao Rui had never followed any rules in front of the emperor.
After listening to Xiangcheng's explanation, Li Er asked suspiciously: "Are you sure this isn't that kid's idea? Was it really the Cui family's request?"
Xiangcheng smiled and said: "Father, how can my daughter dare to deceive my father? My husband is embarrassed to come here, but the matter is so important that he naturally has to report to his father. Without your consent, my father, who would dare to act against Ke?" Hands and feet?”
Li Er nodded, "What did that kid say?"
"My husband said that if a woman takes part in the imperial examination, it is absolutely impossible. But if it is just Miss Cui, then it is better to let her dress up as a man and change her name to participate. Just to satisfy the little girl's curiosity, after all She is the future daughter-in-law of the Li family. Furthermore, since the Cui family dares to inform this matter, it shows that they are very confident in this daughter, so why not just go with the flow and test this girl's talent." Xiangcheng explained clearly and logically.
Li Er pondered: "In this case, it's not a big deal. At most, it's just a child's nonsense."
Xiangcheng saluted with joy and thanked him, "So, father, you agreed? My daughter would like to thank my father on behalf of her husband. In this case, my daughter will resign."
etc!
Li Er stopped her. Xiangcheng thought something had happened, but Li Er didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, he said gently: "It's a rare time for you to come back. Why are you so anxious to go back? Let's stay at home for one night. Tonight Let’s have a family dinner with your mother and go back tomorrow.”
In the evening, Xiao Changle and Prince Chengqian were both present at the family banquet at Li Zhengdian. Xiangcheng took the opportunity to mention Miss Cui's affairs.
Li Chengqian said in surprise: "So, Ning'er is coming to Chang'an?"
Xiangcheng joked: "Hey, the title has changed. It turns out that I remember calling her sister Ning'er. It seems that we have been communicating in private in the past two years."
Li Chengqian blushed with embarrassment, "Ahem, eldest sister, please stop teasing me. I'm already so old and half a head taller than her, so why call her sister again? How can I say it out loud?"
Xiangcheng teased: "Really? Doesn't it depend on your age whether you call me sister? When did you look at your height? In that case, I'm not as tall as you. What are you going to call me?"
ah?
Ahem, how can this be the same?
Everyone laughed.
At this time, Xiao Changle took the initiative and said: "Father and Queen, since my future sister-in-law can take part in the imperial examination, I also want to give my daughter a try. I heard that this future sister-in-law is known as the daughter of the Cui family, Zhuge. I want to talk to her." Compare.”
oh?
Li Er became interested. If it had been before, he would have disagreed. His first reaction was that his daughter was going to become a monster. But in the past few months, his daughter seemed to have returned to her former calm and well-behaved self, and Li Er relaxed his vigilance.
Besides, Changle’s timing and reasons were perfect. Since the Cui family’s daughter can participate in the event disguised as a man, why can’t my Li family’s daughter?
The queen helped and said: "Erlang, why don't you let Changle try. If a woman takes part in the imperial examination, since you dare to allow the Cui family's daughter to participate, then you will definitely not be able to hide this matter in the future. We don't care about the consequences of spreading the word, but this is the first of its kind." A big event, it will definitely be recorded in the history books. Let Changle give it a try. It doesn't matter whether it makes the list or not. The main thing is that the opportunity is rare."
Li Er's eyes lit up, yes, how could he completely give up this opportunity to leave his name to the Cui family?
Before he could nod, Li Chengqian smiled and joked: "Little sister, are you sure you want to compete with Ning'er? Don't let someone cry if you fail to compete. Then I don't know who to coax as a brother." ”
Xiao Changle made a face and raised his chin in dissatisfaction, "Humph, you should still care about your fiancée. Although she comes from a famous family, I am not bad either. My teacher is...but..."
"Oh, anyway, I can't lose! Brother, why don't you worry about yourself? It's okay if my future sister-in-law beats me, but if she wins the No. 1 pick, are you sure that your talent can beat her? Hehe, it will be over in the future. Door, tsk tsk... that’s interesting.”
you……
Li Chengqian was choked badly. Although he also came from a famous family, when it came to qualifications and talents, Li Chengqian was really unsure. He had seen Sister Ning'er's abilities before and was completely suppressed by her back then.
But as a man, how can his husband be weak? Let your fiancée weigh on you?
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said: "Father, please let me take part in the scientific examination next year under a pseudonym."
oh?
Li Er stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Think carefully, you are the prince and heir apparent, and you are not an official. When it comes to literary talent and military strategy, you may not be the strongest. You are really not on the list. Can you accept it?"
Li Chengqian said seriously: "I have thought about it, I have sharpened my sword for ten years, but the edge has not been tested! I have been studying for many years, and it would be really embarrassing if I dare not show it to others."
Li Er laughed loudly and said: "Okay! In that case, let's go. Tomorrow, I will go with your eldest sister to find your brother-in-law. Anyway, he wants to help the Cui family's daughter get a false identity, and by the way, he will also give you and Changle's false identities. Done."
Li Chengqian was overjoyed and secretly thought that his father was clever, so he could communicate with his brother-in-law, the question maker, maybe...
Xiao Changle opened his mouth, feeling his father's majestic gaze, but he still held back his words. In fact, she also wanted to go to Xiaojiazhuang.
