Chapter 0149: Imperial Heart Art (Part 1)

The emperor and the Taoist successively left the venue, and the banquet became truly joyful. The banquet was simple and could not stop the happy mood of the jinshi - after years of hard study, it was achieved in one day!

Congratulations, Brother Fu

Smiling, he congratulated Fu Chengshan. Fu Chengshan remembered that he was originally ranked eleventh, but now he was only twenty-seven. The competition was too fierce, and Ye Qing secretly suspected that he was the second place winner. There were many interests to balance and confront, but no matter how secretive and tortuous it was, this moment was meaningless.

How can it compare to second place? When Brother Ye appeared at Yunlou, he could guarantee that all the girls would be willing to pay back. As an old Jinshi like me, I don't have such treatment. "Fu Chengshan also joked at this moment.

A young man interjected, "Haha, really? Why don't we try it together another day

Ye Qing's expression was a bit strange: 'Brother Su is so charming that even women are envious. I dare not compare to him...'

The young man in front of me was wearing a wide robe, a silver crown, a handsome pale face, and a pair of slender phoenix eyes. Wearing a top or skirt would probably make many women feel ashamed.

Upon hearing this, several jinshi also followed suit, laughing and joking with each other, vaguely forming a small circle.

Jinshi is like blooming flowers, surrounded by various factions and lobbyists, working hard like bees to speculate and participate.

Oh, I remember Lord Lin visited you before. I heard that he was very sincere at that time. Why hasn't the feast come over now? "Said Fu Chengshan.

Ye Qing followed the cold gaze and saw that the representative of the Sixth Prince, Lin Qinzheng, was having a great conversation with the new top scorer, Xu Wenzhao. It must be said that the reputation of the "virtuous king" of Xinjun was so strong that even Xu Wenzhao was moved.

Ye Qing chuckled and didn't show any expression on his face, "Brother Fu, we haven't known each other for long, but we have been close friends for a long time. If you have anything to say, just say it directly

Fu Chengshan smiled and looked around, "Let's talk about it tonight. Look, the person who brought his son-in-law is here

Speaking with a strange expression, he said, "Actually, although there are those who talk about important matters tonight, they are not very common. The main purpose is to bring in a son-in-law. You may not know, but this is indeed a custom

Being a jinshi is prestigious and listed in the heavenly realm. I dare not act recklessly, but among fellow jinshi, there are even forced kidnappers

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing couldn't help but be stunned and murmured, "Did you catch your son-in-law from the list

Fu Chengshan clapped and said, "You are indeed the second place winner. This word is appropriate

Capturing a son-in-law on the list is a great spectacle in the history of the Song Dynasty. On the day of the palace examination, from the prime minister to the wealthy gentry in various places, they compete for the sons of the scholars on the list, which is commonly known as' catching a son-in-law '.

I don't want this world to be the same. Ye Qing knows the current situation of being a jinshi and a jinshi, and about 30% of them don't have a legitimate wife. Just as she was thinking about it, Fu Chengshan said, "Brother Ye is only seventeen years old and is the second place. Why hasn't anyone come up to take a son-in-law yet

Ye Qing shook his head and listened as Fu Chengshan whispered, "Because you have already been listed on the genealogy of various princes, only princes compete for sons in law, there is no other person's share

As soon as he said this, Ye Qing couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Before she could come up with a solution, she saw someone coming over: "Second ranked Duke, the lower official is Jiang Nan from the Yu County Prince's Mansion

Ye Qing originally intended to politely refuse, but as soon as she heard it was at the Prince Yu's Mansion, her gaze turned and she remained silent.

Jiang Nan first introduced it and saw that Ye Qing did not have any objections, and even showed interest in listening. Jiang Nan immediately took it up and said, "The second ranked Duke is only seventeen years old, a hero in the world. I heard that the two daughters of the Jienei tribe of the Prince of Xinjun were gifted to him. My lord disdains this and is willing to marry a sister

Ye Qing just smiled and said, "It's a bit impatient for Jiang Da to talk about this when we meet

Don't worry, the other few royal mansions are still watching closely. They just let me explore the waters first, which gave me my first chance. How could they not go straight ahead

Ye Qing was speechless and asked after a moment, "Sister

This was originally a casual question, but when Jiang Nan nodded, his gaze immediately became incredulous: "That must be a princess, isn't it Your Majesty's decision

Jiang Nan subconsciously looked around and carefully considered his words: "Before the Third Imperial Concubine was included in the palace, she was married and had a daughter. Ahem... Now she is appointed as the Lord of Mingyu County, and my lord can still make decisions

Ye Qing was shocked to hear this and whispered to the emperor, "Even the county lord, this is Sister Wang. Do I remember that Prince Yu is twenty years old

Jiang Nan immediately added, "The magistrate of Mingyu County is 22 years old this year. Uh, to describe Qingzhi, he looks only seventeen or eighteen years old and is a perfect match for the second ranked Duke

After hearing these words, Ye Qing was speechless. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Let me take a few steps to speak

As soon as Jiang Nan's eyes lit up, he retreated to a corner and saw Ye Qing's bright eyes. With a light cough, he said, "I want to make a promise with Prince Yu

Seeing Jiang Nan surprised, Ye Qing said calmly, "I have been blessed by heaven and ranked second, but I am in the center of the tornado. To be honest, according to tradition, I'm afraid I have to choose one

My true intention is to live a long and beautiful life. These are really troublesome. I have a suggestion, is it possible to form a good relationship with the head of your family to avoid these troubles

Jiang Nan understood the meaning behind this and couldn't help but take a cold breath. Without saying a word, Guo listened as Ye Qing said, "Or perhaps you're thinking to yourself now that even if I were the second place winner and had a good relationship with the county king, I wouldn't be qualified. But have you heard of my Ye family's sake

Of course, I have heard of this before. Many people are already eager to take action, but now that Ye Qing has been ranked second, many people have lost some of their thoughts.

Jiang Nan thought for a moment, smiled, and said, "Would Second Rank Duke be willing to share this method with my master

The Ye family sake has established a constitution and has attracted a large number of family members to participate. It is impossible to break the contract again, but I still have a method that is more valuable than it. I wonder what the adult thinks of this amount

After careful consideration, Jiang Nan immediately broke into a cold sweat and said, "This must be enough, but I can't make the decision on this matter. I have to consult with the Lord

We have plenty of time, but let's help now and block some trouble for now

This is something that Jiang Nan couldn't wait for. He could leave a half mark on Ye Qing first. With a smile, he said, "This is just a small matter

I turned around and didn't know what I said, but by the end of the banquet, there were no more lobbyists.

After the banquet, Fu Chengshan and Ye Qing returned together and arrived at Gonghu Lake.

Jiang Zinan and Zhou Ling both have hotel arranged banquets, and now they come out early to wait for Ye Qing, taking turns dozing off.

Ye Qing was very satisfied with their radiant appearance and said, "They all look very good. What did you have for the dinner party

Steamed jade balls, jadeite vegetarian chicken, silver ear bird's nest... "Jiang Zinan gestured with satisfaction towards the banquet feast.

Ye Qing frowned as she listened, "Why are they all vegetarian

Sister Zinan said she wants to lose weight... "Zhou Ling said casually, her mouth covered, and Jiang Zinan felt embarrassed and annoyed." Don't talk nonsense

Even with this, she still needs to lose weight... Ye Qing looked at her body, but was speechless. She couldn't help but smile and said, "I don't think anyone dares to mistreat her. Your young master is now the second in line, who wouldn't give her some face

Young master, you're so shameless... "After a burst of laughter, Ye Qing restrained her smile and said to Jiang Zinan," Change my clothes, let's go for a walk

This is the most beautiful scenic spot, with eighteen scenic spots, rockeries on both sides, and dense forests. Therefore, the wind carries water vapor from the lake surface and cools down in the shade of trees, making it a summer resort.

At this moment, I climbed onto a pavilion and saw bamboo trees covering it, corridors connecting, and pavilions stretching endlessly. It was refreshing to see Fu Chengshan there. As expected, after Jiang Zinan took a few steps back, he saw Fu Chengshan pondering for a moment and speaking several times before sighing, "The Jinshi Banquet, whether it was a true Jinshi or a fellow Jinshi, is a target of attention from all sides. Often, there is a host within a month... What do you think

Ye Qing seemed to have something on her mind. Looking into the distance, she said somewhat unintentionally, "I've already said that before

Fu Chengshan smiled bitterly and said, "You've said it before, but I've always admired your talent. There's always a factor involved, and we can't go against each other. Just give me some guidance

Ye Qing turned her face and knew it wasn't that simple, but she smiled and said, "This is a secret that won't be passed down. It can keep you safe, but I have made three promises with you. One day, you will also keep me safe. How about that

Of course, tell me

The emperor was the second son of the late emperor and was appointed as the crown prince at the age of eight. At the age of sixteen, the late emperor fell seriously ill and became the supervising crown prince. At the age of seventeen, he decisively dealt with the prime minister Jiang Ren and seized power. After the late emperor's death, he ascended to the throne in August and proclaimed himself emperor. The following year, he changed his reign title to Tongde. At the same time, he appointed his eldest son, who was only one year old, as the crown prince

Fu Chengshan listened attentively, but felt strange in his heart. Why did he say these things that everyone knew, but he knew that Ye Qing wouldn't speak recklessly, so he listened attentively.

The emperor has been in power for thirty-seven years, and there have been seven surviving princes. Now, except for the youngest prince, most of them have been enfeoffed as kings

In this world, when the prince was young, he could stay in the imperial capital, recruit manpower, cultivate talents and equipment, until one of his brothers ascended to the throne, and then move all other brothers out of the domain. This is needless to say.

At this moment, Ye Qing smiled indifferently and said, "After ascending to the throne, diligence in governance was widely recognized throughout the world. For thirty-seven years, he reviewed hundreds of documents every day, which gradually stripped away the power of the Great Cai Dynasty and restored a lot of prestige. He is truly a wise ruler

Fu Chengshan agreed, but looked at Ye Qing with questioning eyes.

Ye Qing asked again, "Isn't it a secret that the Crown Prince's facial features are auspicious

Fu Chengshan pondered for a moment and said, "Yes, it's not a secret. The Crown Prince's purple aura is misty, without any signs of breaking. His fortune is rich and noble, and his position is exceptionally stable. As long as he continues, he will ascend to the throne one day

Of course, the Crown Prince is the Crown Prince, and the princes can also attract a group of wise men. Each carrot has its own pit, and the positions around the Crown Prince are already full. Following the princes to open up fiefdoms is also an option

Upon hearing these words, Ye Qing felt somewhat satisfied and his demeanor was somewhat mysterious: "But I heard that the emperor has finally become somewhat tired of his duties, and all the princes have been able to practice their ministry

Fu Chengshan's words were as precious as gold at this moment, and he responded, "Yes

At this moment, Ye Qing smiled and said, "The above few words are already more than enough. I won't go into detail about the specific reasons. If you believe me, I have only one sentence - the Crown Prince must not touch him, and the Sixth Prince believes in the Prince of the Commandery, but other princes can do whatever they want without any major difficulties

Fu Chengshan pondered for a moment and realized that it was the limit of what Ye Qing could say now. He just bowed and said, "I have truly been taught. I will go back and think about it carefully