The one-day palace examination has come to an end.
Lu Xinghe was appointed by the emperor as the Number One Scholar. Appreciating his talents, he made an exception and made him the fourth-grade Imperial College Secretary, assisting the Imperial College in offering wine and handling Imperial College matters.
The Imperial College is a place where talents are cultivated for Nanyuan. Most of them are young people, whose thinking has not yet been solidified and they are more likely to accept new ideas.
When Lu Xinghe handed over the improved New Deal to Gu Jinghe a few days ago, the idea that he had given up before rekindled in his heart again.
He still remembered what Lu Xinghe said.
"The reason why the implementation of the New Deal was unsuccessful in the past was because it was done too hastily and the methods were too tough, which made it easy for people to resist. If you slowly start to implement it like boiling a frog in warm water, by the time everyone comes to their senses, the end is already done, and it is too late to resist. It’s too late.”
Not only that, he also made many thoughtful and detailed suggestions. Gu Jinghe couldn't help but feel that maybe the New Deal that was not successfully implemented more than ten years ago would be realized in this young man.
The old government of Nanyuan has been suffering for a long time. If we want this country to have long-term peace and stability, we must implement the new policy.
Therefore, even if the ministers objected and dissuaded him, he overcame all opinions and gave Lu Xinghe the position.
When the ministers saw that Gu Jinghe had made up his mind and that although the official position of the Imperial College was not low, it was rarely involved in government affairs, they did not continue to oppose it.
As Lu Xinghe's teacher, Yuan Boyang's face was filled with relief. He knew that this son was worthy of a big responsibility.
At this moment, Lu Xinghe suddenly knelt down in the hall.
"Your Majesty, I have something to hide, and I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
Gu Jinghe remained calm.
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Lu Xinghe's voice, which was neither loud nor quiet, was loud and clear in this hall where a pin drop could be heard.
"Princess Heyue is my unmarried wife. Just because I don't want to attract His Majesty's attention because of her relationship, I have never made it public. I hope Your Majesty will punish her."
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall was quiet for a moment, then there was a "wow", and the expressions on everyone's faces ranged from shock to surprise.
"What? Princess He Yue is actually the fiancée of this number one scholar?"
Xu Heng stood at the end of the team, and when he heard Lu Xinghe's words, he was sweating for him.
"Brother Lu is too courageous. He dares to hide such a big thing from His Majesty."
In the main seat, Gu Jinghe smiled, as if what Lu Xinghe said was what he expected.
In fact, after learning that Lu Xinghe and Chu Yue came from the same place, he had a vague guess.
It was just that the girl had said before that her fiancé would come up to him and personally admit their relationship, so he didn't ask further questions or investigate.
If Lu Xinghe is really Chu Yue's fiancé, one is his think tank and the other is his money bag.
It is more suitable than Wu Yong, who is a military general.
"Have I ever asked who your fiancée is?"
Lu Xinghe shook his head, "Not really."
"That's it. Since I haven't asked, why should I hide it? The world only knows that you have a fiancée, but they all think that your fiancée is a country girl, so they haven't asked about it in detail. This is normal, and it just shows that you are a country girl. A person who values love and justice.”
Gu Jinghe raised her hand and said in the tone of an elder, "Get up, otherwise that girl He Yue will feel bad. She holds my gold medal now. If she wants to enter the palace to talk to me, the guards will not do it." If you dare to stop me, I will be the one who should have a headache."
"Yes." Lu Xinghe stood up.
He looked calm, but the ministers were no longer calm.
Princess Heyue is so virtuous and capable that she can be rewarded with a gold medal by His Majesty?
"Your Majesty, I wonder what Princess Heyue has done to allow Your Majesty to reward her with a gold medal?"
"I have wanted to tell you about this for a long time, but I just didn't think it was time yet."
After a pause, Gu Jinghe continued:
"Two years ago, when Princess Heyue went to the western battlefield, she bought a bag of food called potatoes from Hu Shang. At that time, because her master liked it, she tried to plant this crop."
"After more than a year of planting, she has mastered the method of growing potatoes. This crop has low soil requirements, a short maturity cycle, and extremely high yield. She has solved a major livelihood project for me. Do you think she deserves this gold medal?" "
After everyone listened, it was obvious that someone expressed their opinion.
"Princess Heyue is extremely intelligent and cares about the people, so she is naturally rewarded."
Gu Jingning, who was standing aside, had an evil smile on his face.
interesting.
I really underestimated the Nongmen Princess before.
Gu Jinghe, who was sitting in the main seat, looked straight ahead, and his loud voice was like thunder.
"Li Dezheng drafted the decree. Princess Heyue is skillful, generous, gentle and honest, and has outstanding appearance. She is in love with Lu Xinghe, the current number one scholar. I am very pleased. I have given you a marriage contract, chosen an auspicious day to get married, and a house with hundreds of silks and satins. , a pair of Ruyi jade, and ten pieces of porcelain.”
Li Dezheng quickly bent down.
"This slave obeys your orders."
Lu Xinghe knelt down again.
"Thank you Lord for your grace!"
Yuan Boyang, who was standing in the front, frowned and looked in the direction of Lu Xinghe.
His fiancée is Princess Heyue, which he did not expect.
Three years.
Three whole years!
I thought that Lu Xinghe would know everything about him as a teacher and hide nothing, but I didn't expect that he would keep the matter so secretive.
So much so that even though he had lived in Yuan Mansion for such a long time, he didn't even notice anything strange.
No wonder he frequently leaves the city.
Before, I thought he was going back to his own courtyard, but it seems that he went to Princess Heyue's Zhuangzi.
Originally, he wanted to use his identity as teacher Lu Xinghe to break off his engagement with his fiancée from his hometown, so that he and his daughter could be reunited.
He is extremely talented and has a bright future. If the two families marry, it will further consolidate his Yuan family's position in the court.
But I never thought that everything was just wishful thinking.
The subsequent awards continued, and Xu Heng was awarded the position of editor of the Sixth Grade Imperial Academy.
For him, being named a sixth-grade official was already very satisfying.
There is also Huang Zhuangxian who participated in the palace examination with them this time. Because of his previous achievements, he was promoted from the seventh-rank county magistrate to the fifth-rank magistrate.
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After the palace examination, the news spread quickly, and the entire capital was shocked when they heard what happened in the Baohe Palace during the day.
It turns out that Princess He Yue’s fiancé is actually the current number one scholar, Lu Xinghe!
His Majesty actually granted me a marriage on the spot!
After Yuan Xueer learned the news, she locked herself in the room and smashed almost everything that could be smashed in the room. The head of the maid who accompanied her was bleeding from the smash.
Princess Nanying, who was imprisoned in the palace for causing Yuan Xueer's injury, was also displeased. She slapped the tea table next to her so hard that the teapot and teacup trembled, and water overflowed from the mouth of the cup.
"What a trick to divert misfortune! Not only did my princess' hard work go to waste, but she was also punished by my father and imprisoned for a month. When this princess's confinement is over, let's see if I don't skin her!"
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