When a woman gives up her modesty, coupled with her stunning appearance, broad mind, and enchanting figure, she will naturally be disadvantageous.
The same goes for Zhang Yingxue.
She took advantage of her eloquent tongue to praise Zhao Shan and couldn't put it down, successfully provoking an ambiguous and charming atmosphere, so that an indescribable scene happened in the study.
After a long, long time, it was over.
Zhang Yingxue leaned next to Zhao Shan and said softly: "Your Majesty, I really realize my mistake. From now on, I will not interfere in any government affairs, and I will not listen to my grandfather's words. I only have Your Majesty, and I only care for Your Majesty. ."
Zhao Shan shook his belt and entered the sage mode. Naturally, he had a clear mind and had the patience to say a few more words. He stretched out his hand across Zhang Yingxue's soft and charming face and said with a smile, "I'll wait and see."
Zhang Yingxue breathed a sigh of relief.
At least I got through it.
His Majesty is still a little dissatisfied for the time being, but the biggest crisis has been resolved. She doesn't care about anything now, she just wants to be by Zhao Shan's side and try to get pregnant as soon as possible.
This is the most important.
Once she got pregnant, she really took off.
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Yan Xuanqing's residence in Wuxian County is located in the east of the city.
The house is ordinary, not a luxurious courtyard, but it is also elegant and unique.
When Yan Xuanqing was at Zhishouguan, there were also people in the Yan family, and his son Yan Zhuo was here. Everyone in the Yan family is happy when Yan Xuanqing comes back.
In the study.
Yan Xuanqing and Yan Zhuo, father and son, sat opposite each other.
Yan Xuanqing stroked the sparse beard under his chin and said, "Boss, did you take the assessment today?"
Yan Zhuo's reaction was a little slower, and he paused for two or three seconds before replying: "Yes, my son also went to participate."
Yan Xuanqing has long been accustomed to his son's dullness, and he also knows that his son's reactions are slow.
He stroked his beard and said slowly: "As for you, I have always wanted you to concentrate on your studies and avoid officialdom, because you are not good at talking, and you do not have the ability to dance well."
Yan Zhuo's eyes were stubborn, and after a moment of silence he said, "Father, I want to give it a try. My father has reached the extreme in his studies. It is impossible for me to surpass my father, so I want to be an official."
Yan Xuanqing was stunned for a moment.
Didn't he expect that his son would have this intention and want to surpass himself?
Not a bad idea!
Yan Xuanqing approved in his heart, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but said coldly: "That's all, I have no objection if you want to be an official. In addition, I saw the test paper you took the exam, so I just suppressed you and ranked tenth, without giving up. You’re at the front of the line.”
Yan Zhuo didn't say anything more, nodded and said: "Father, I will definitely make political achievements."
Yan Xuanqing said: "I'll wait and see."
The father and son didn't talk much before, because most of the time Yan Xuanqing was watching, and Yan Zhuo was dull and not good at expressing. Yan Xuanqing was more dignified, and there was a slight distance between father and son.
Today, Yan Xuanqing said a lot.
After Yan Xuanqing gave some instructions, the father and son went to sleep separately.
The next morning, early in the morning.
Yan Zhuo changed his clothes and came to Prince Wu's Mansion wearing a black robe.
At the same time, countless scholars came.
They are all here to wait for the results.
While everyone was making a fuss, Yu Song came to the gate in person and spread out the list he had prepared long ago, starting with the forty-eighth one and going up in order.
Yan Zhuo was waiting in the crowd.
With his father's information, he knew that he was in the tenth position and did not panic at all. But when Yu Song announced that the tenth person was named Bai Cong, Yu Song was stunned.
Dad said he was ranked tenth.
Why is the tenth one a member of the Bai family?
Yan Zhuo did not ask, but still waited quietly. When Zhou Qin came in fourth, Xue Cong came in third, and Wu Jingsheng came in second, only the first was left.
At this moment, Yan Zhuo's breathing became a little rapid.
First!
Could it be him?
After much thought, Yan Zhuo thought it was impossible. After all, his answer sheet was quite satisfactory, nothing particularly outstanding. But he also felt that since his senior brother Yu Song was in charge and his father also participated, it was impossible for him to be dismissed.
Is it really him?
Yu Song looked around at everyone, looking at the curious faces, and said in one breath: "The person ranked first is Yan Zhuo."
Countless people discussed it.
But there are more people who feel regretful because they were not selected after forty-eight people were announced, which means they have failed.
Yu Song raised his hand and lowered it, and everyone's discussion ended.
Yu Song's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "Everyone, this time the assessment is over. The forty-eight people selected will be appointed to official positions by the imperial court. Although there are many people who have not been selected, the imperial court's selection of talents will not stop."
"Those who are not selected, please continue to study hard. In the future, Yangzhou and the imperial court will still select talents. Now, the forty-eight people who have been selected stay, and everyone else has dispersed."
Those who were not selected left one after another, leaving the forty-eight people who were selected.
Yu Song entered the hall of Prince Wu's Mansion with Yan Zhuo, Wu Jingsheng, Xue Cong, Zhou Qin and others. When he saw Zhao Shan sitting on the main seat, Yu Song took the lead in saluting and said: "Meet your Majesty."
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
Everyone saluted in unison.
Everyone looked excited. They didn't expect to see His Majesty the Emperor at such a close distance.
Zhao Shan looked around and found that among the people who came in, only one was older and had gray hair. Others are mainly middle-aged people, with relatively few young people, and Yan Zhuo is considered the youngest.
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "Those of you who are selected will either serve as county magistrates, county magistrates, or other official positions. Your future will be bright and your future will be excellent."
"I don't have any big reasons to tell you. First, I will take you to see the execution ground today."
As he spoke, Zhao Shan looked at Yu Song and said, "Have all the arrangements been made for the prisoners who are going to be executed?"
Yu Song said: "Report to Your Majesty, everything has been arranged."
Zhao Shan said: "Let's go."
Yu Song led the way, Zhao Shan followed, Yan Zhuo, Wu Jingsheng, Xue Cong, Zhou Qin and others followed. A huge group of people left Prince Wu's Mansion and went directly to the execution ground.
When everyone came to the audience and saw the people on the stage being pushed down and kneeling on the ground, their expressions changed slightly.
Most of those selected come from large families.
Many of the people on stage are from big families.
Each family took the atonement money, and there were still sixteen people left to be executed.
Zhao Shan didn't say anything more and ordered: "Execution!"
Give an order.
The executioner took a sip of strong wine, sprayed it on the blade of the knife, and slashed it down with the knife. A series of cold sword lights fell, and all the sixteen big family members on the stage had their heads chopped off.
Blood splattered, heads rolled, and the smell of blood quickly spread.
This scene is extremely bloody.
Many selected scholars saw such a bloody scene, their chests heaved, their mouths vomited, and they looked uncomfortable. Their minds were already captured, and they had endless fear.
