Wen Family Has a Wife

They haven't agreed yet, but Mrs. Wang directly acquiesced, what's going on!

Seeing that the eldest daughter-in-law is so careless, Shen sighed helplessly, and could only follow Wang's words and said to Qian Matchmaker: "Dizhou is really far away, so let's see if there is a suitable house in the capital, and buy it first when the time comes." It’s a small house, you can get married from there.”

Matchmaker Qian understood at this moment that the two families should be interesting, and she was sure that her life would be successful. She immediately took out a piece of red paper from her body, looked at it for a long time, and then handed it to Mrs. Shen, saying: "This It is the dowry gift list prepared by the Xie family, and I will show it to a few people in advance, and if there is any dissatisfaction, feel free to mention it, if there is no problem, the Xie family will directly bring the dowry gift over on Xiaoding's day."

At this moment, Mrs. Wang seemed to be thinking again, and said with a frown, "Is it too urgent, my master and father-in-law didn't agree!"

Matchmaker Qian's smile faltered, and she looked at Shen shi.

Mrs. Chen was also taken aback, and hesitated: "My eldest daughter-in-law is right, we can agree to this marriage first, and we can also make an appointment first. As for getting married, we have to wait. After all, my granddaughter will not be married until next month. Even if we want to get married, it will be in the second half of the year."

Matchmaker Qian nodded without hesitation, went through the gift list with Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Wang again, and then followed Mammy Xie's family home in a dizzy manner.

Chen Ningya only found out about this when Hu Yiyun went to pay her respects. After being dumbfounded, she talked to Wen Youshan, and Wen Youshan immediately sent a letter to Dizhou. As for what was said in the letter, Chen Ningya said Unknown.

Soon came the day of the imperial examination.

The much-anticipated Wen Yuanxing arrived at the Meridian Gate early in the morning and waited in line to be summoned.

As Huiyuan, he was the first one in the first row, and he was also the third master of An Guogong's mansion, the emperor's brother-in-law. It could be said that he had attracted much attention, and almost everyone's eyes were on him.

But he didn't seem to notice it, he stood silently with his eyes closed, without too much emotion.

Kang Chengwang and Ming Shuo led troops to patrol past, and whispered beside him, "This is the little magic star of Duke An's family you mentioned? Why doesn't it look like it to me!"

In front of him is clearly a dignified and refined noble son, who bears no resemblance to the rumors.

Ming Shuo twitched his face severely, and muttered depressingly: "If he could tell you at a glance, Niu Dong wouldn't end up in such a miserable end. Let me tell you, don't be fooled by his appearance." .”

Kang Chengwang frowned.

As soon as the music sounded, the referees walked forward in an orderly manner, and Kang Chengwang continued to stare at them,

Ming Shuo is going back to work, so the topic ends here.

The place of the imperial examination was still in Yuqing Palace, and everyone sat down in order, and began to answer questions under the scorching eyes of the examiners.

Compared with the nervousness of others, Wen Yuanxing seemed calmer and more at ease. He was very happy when he got the question. The four strategies involved military, business, wealth, and civilians. The first question was about how to improve the military system of Daqi. The second question is about border trade, the third question is how to fill the treasury, and the fourth question is how to make the people rich.

In his opinion, the third question and the fourth question are clearly contradictory. The money for the national treasury comes from the people. If the treasury is to be full, it is necessary to increase taxes. Digging! If you don't read the whole topic and start writing, you may cry later!

Thinking of this, Wen Yuanxing smiled helplessly, paused, and began to answer.

The examiners above all stared at him, especially Wen Yuanxing. Seeing him writing so quickly, they were all curious and surprised, and looked at the examiner Dai Yuyang one after another.

Although Dai Yuyang was serious, he kept exchanging glances with Congli Zhuo Mingxuan Zhuo Bufan.

"This is An Beihou's younger brother? More talented than An Beihou?" Dai Yuyang asked silently.

Zhuo Bufan shook his head slightly, "How do I know this? I was teaching An Beihou and not his younger brother, but this kid learned well in Wenshan Academy before, and it was handed over by Taoist Hua. Difference."

Zhuo Mingxuan, "It seems that Taoist Hua is not in the capital."

Zhuo Bufan, "Yes, just keep a low profile, so as not to cause trouble."

Zhuo Mingxuan, "Oh."

Dai Yuyang, "Come visit me another day and see how they teach!"

Cong Li watched them playing charades in a daze, and he was so anxious that he could hardly sit still, he could only keep a straight face, and the examinees below would occasionally raise their heads, and he would be so frightened that they would hang their heads and hold their pens. hands are shaking.

Finally, when the palace examination was over, the group collected the papers and entered the correction room. Cong Li finally couldn't hold back his saliva and complained, "Can't you take me with you when you talk? Can't you shut up when I don't understand?" ? It suffocated me to death!"

"Who suffocated you to death?" A faint question came from outside the door.

Everyone turned their heads suddenly, only to see Xiao Guang leading a group of people in grandly.

Dai Yuyang came back to his senses, and hurriedly led the rest of the cabinet to salute.

"Excuse me!" Xiao Guang waved his hand, sat down on the seat, and asked in a serious manner, "How was the palace examination just now? Did something go wrong? Or did you find any good seedlings?"

Dai Yuyang and the others looked at each other in embarrassment, and shook their heads weakly. They were only talking silently, how could they know where the good seedlings were?

Cong Li also pursed his lips, silently reflecting on his performance just now.

Xiao Guang didn't care, Prince Tongli and the others said: "Since the lovers can't explain why, I'll let you review the papers together, lest some people say I'm partial!"

Everyone looked at each other, and they all knew that the emperor's move was to avoid suspicion, so they didn't say a word. From the prince, the six ministers, down to the fourth-rank minister, all of them were present. Everyone read the papers together and rated one, two, three, and when the time came There is really nothing to gossip about.

Seeing the emperor's swearing appearance, everyone held back their energy, trying to find a paper that could beat Wen Yuanxing.

When they started grading the papers, they realized that all the papers had been sealed, and they didn't know who was who. They didn't even know which one belonged to Wen Yuanxing, let alone find out a better one. Helpless, everyone I can only work in a well-behaved manner, and I can't make any small movements.

But even if they wanted to make small moves, they couldn't do it. With so many people, so many pairs of eyes staring at them, and the emperor watching from above, how could there be a chance!

Thinking about it this way, everyone calmed down and worked.

As a result, just at the beginning, the Minister of Rites couldn't help complaining, "This is a mess! How to fill the treasury, the second son asked about increasing taxes, and the fourth question was about how to make the people rich, and said about reducing and exempting taxes. Is it going to be increased or decreased? I can’t even justify myself, but I can still pass the test.”

The Minister of Rites shook his head wildly. Several people over there discovered this situation one after another. They admired the emperor for a while, and only the emperor could dig such a hole for others.