The people of Chang'an began to wonder how ugly it must be to be ashamed to meet people? Even the emperor was aroused, sent people to arrest Chen Zhi, and said: If there are more than three civil and military personnel in the Manchu Dynasty who say that he is not ugly, he will be punished for the crime of bullying the king.

So Chen Zhicai walked ten miles and caught him back, but this guy covered his face all the way, even if he was pulled to the palace, he would not let go, and he had no gentlemanly demeanor.

It wasn't until the emperor said that if he refused to let go, he would come hard, and he said that he would not let go until he wanted to go to the palace.

It happened that Xie Yang and Ling Ce were attending the Qionglin Banquet, so they were summoned.

As soon as Chen Zhi approached the two, he showed a face that was said to be very ugly, and as a result, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty said: It is indeed unsightly.

Ordinary people would be overshadowed when they stood in front of Xie Yang and Ling Ce, not to mention that Chen Zhi really didn't look good? Chen Zhi was so shrewd, the emperor liked it very much, but he hated him for being so careless, so he gave him the title of "like a flower", and he had to parade the streets with Zhuangyuan and others, so as to teach the people of Chang'an to see how ugly he was and how earth-shattering and crying ghosts and gods.

Since ancient times, the side room has been called "Mrs. Ru", and "Ru Tanhua" is obviously the meaning of ridicule and punishment, but Chen Zhi was very satisfied, and happily followed the street.

This year, Cui Ning waited upstairs in Lotte Ju again, but this time it was not to see the champion, but to see "like a flower".

The human face is not the same as yesterday, and the peach blossoms are still smiling in the spring breeze.

When the high-spirited talents came in red robes, there was an eerie silence in the crowd.

Even Cui Kuang, who prided himself on being calm, couldn't help but stretch his neck curiously.

As the team approached, Cui Ning saw the person at the front clearly, as if the bright spring light was all gathered on him, dazzling and unreal, she was the same as everyone. I couldn't help but hold my breath.

It wasn't until a group of people rode past that Cui Ning remembered that he didn't see the legendary Chen Zhi, and he didn't even notice such a handsome Ling Ce.

"It's a peerless style. Cui Jing sighed.

As soon as he appeared, he took everyone's attention, even if he was a man, it was not an exaggeration to use these four words. Chen Zhi is not good-looking, but if he doesn't stand with Xie Yang, he may not be able to say in unison that he is indeed ugly.

The reason why Xie Yang is attractive is not only his excellent appearance, but also his all-round bearing. Noble but chic and spacious. It exudes a bookish atmosphere, but it doesn't feel too literal at all.

"In this world, only the Xie family can cultivate such a graceful demeanor. Fu Yuan commented.

Talent is important, but it can only be grown up in such a well-established family. From a young age, he can create such a character.

"When it comes to bearing, there are still people who are better than him. Even Cui Ning was distracted for a moment, but when it came to bearing. Cui Ning always felt that there was no one in this world who could compare to the second senior brother.

It's also strange to say, the second senior brother is usually not as picturesque as Xie Yang at all. Sometimes she instigates her to be naughty, but as Cui Ning sees more and more people and things, she gradually feels that the second senior brother is actually truly magnanimous. No matter how unreliable the second senior brother usually seems, he has never been on a business trip at a critical time. Even death can be calmly laughed at.

"Who?" asked Cui Jing.

Cui Ning glanced at Fu Yuan with a smile, "Brother Fu is very generous." ”

"Haha, it's really hard to see that Wushan is still cloudy everywhere. Fu Yuan said with a smile.

Cui Ning didn't see Wei Qian for a day, so he asked. "Is Brother Wei still busy?"

Fu Yuan said, "Everyone in the Supervision Department likes your fifth brother very much. Any idea why?"

Cui Ning shook her head.

"He is a hard-working cow, and even if he throws away any difficult and unsolved cases, he never knows how to refuse. Fu Yuan said with a smile, "I don't know if the Supervision Department has thrown all the work to him, isn't this just the beginning of the year when his feet don't touch the ground, but now he is busy." ”

One of the functions of the Supervision Department is to assist the Criminal Department in supervising cases brought up by various prefectures and counties throughout the country, and to select places for inspection every year. In addition to the case, they also have to check whether the local officials have made mistakes, whether they have formed a party for personal gain, and so on, these things are directly linked to promotion, so there is more oil and water to be fished, as for the review of cases, this kind of thing is completely thankless, you do it well, it is your job, and you have to take on this responsibility if you make a mistake.

What Wei Qian is doing now is thankless, because of his quick and careful judgment ability, and now all the difficult cases transferred from all over the country are piled up on his desk.

This man never squeaked, and he did as much work as he did it silently. His superiors were overjoyed, and the old case had to be overturned, and it should be handled by Wei Changyuan! A case that had been pending for many years should be handled by Wei Changyuan! and a powerful person should be handled......

Cui Ning knew that she might not be able to see Wei Qian today, so she played in Lotte Juli for a while and then went home with Cui Jing and Cui Jing.

When they got home, the three of them went to the Ling family house together.

The Ling clan had just finished dealing with the matter, and a smile appeared on their faces when they saw their children coming over.

After the refreshments, Ling said, "Have you seen it?"

"Well, Cousin Xie is good-looking. Cui Ning said.

"He handed over the post a few days ago, and will come to our house tomorrow as a guest, and your father has already replied to the post. Ling looked at Cui Ning with a smile, thinking that Xie Yang was such a talent, I was afraid that no woman would look down on him.

"My cousin also knows about marriage?" Cui Jing asked.

Ling took a sip of tea, "You also know the rules of the Xie family, if he doesn't nod, your cousin won't come over to say." Your cousin Xie is only nineteen years old this year, and the Xie family is not in a hurry. ”

The Xie family is not as good as it used to be now, and every family of Xuanhe is looking forward to one day to reach the top again, entering the clan is the most important means, and marriage is the auxiliary. Qinghe Cui's family is now in full swing, and Cui Ning is Xie Chengyu's most valued granddaughter, so the Xie family has moved his mind.

The family knows very well the truth of "father frustration in a litter, mother frustration in three generations", if you want to glorify the lintel, it is important for your own sons to compete for energy, and it is also very important to take a daughter-in-law who can take care of the family and teach her children, Xie Yang is so good, and she is from such a background, which woman in the world is not happy? The Xie family calmly and slowly picked, and now it is only to the Cui family that this intention has been released, not necessarily to marry Cui Ning, if her virtue is insufficient, the Xie family will never want it.

Cui Kuang, who had been sitting silently, suddenly spoke, "Mother, I heard that Pei has recently been promoted to the army and has settled in Chang'an, if you go out to socialize, please walk around with Mrs. Pei more." ”

Ling Shi was stunned for a moment, "Pei's wife?"

"It's Pei Jiuniang's mother!" Cui Ning has a good memory!

Ling remembered that her son had threatened to take a good look at her daughter-in-law, she always thought that her son was just talking, but she didn't expect to remember it now!

"Your sister's affairs are not in a hurry, what are you anxious about!" Ling scolded with a smile.

Cui Guo frowned, "It's not early." I thought about it carefully, if I waited another seven or eight years, I might not be able to say that I was better than Pei Jiuniang!"

He said this well, including many aspects, appearance, temperament, family and so on.

Qinghe Cui's family is of course very high, but the Pei family's family is not much lower than Cui's, and Pei Jiuniang's father is still young now, seeing that his official career is immeasurable, and now he is already a fourth-grade official, or an official position with real power, as long as he doesn't die by himself, even if he can't be the prime minister after seven or eight years, most of them can be a chief official in three provinces and six ministries.

In comparison, Cui Xuanbi's situation is a little not good, Cui Xuanbi is about to say goodbye, Cui Daoyu is still familiar with affairs in the White Crane Academy, and the old mountain chief will not be old until a year later......

Seven or eight years later, their family is in the middle of nowhere.

The Ling family naturally also knew, "You can't work your own, if you take the top prize, any lady in the Pei family, your mother can ask you to be your daughter-in-law!"

"I'm going to take it next year or the year after. Cui said seriously, "Before that, it doesn't hurt for my mother to understand the Pei family first." ”

"Really?" Ling exclaimed, "Have you discussed this matter with your father?"

Cui Jing and Cui Ning were also surprised.

Cui Kuang used to be known as a prodigy in his hometown, and his reputation was very loud, but when he arrived in Chang'an, where there were many talents, he was not so outstanding, and he was used to seeing wise people, and everyone gradually felt that he seemed to be more normal than before.

"Little brother is sure?" Cui Jing persuaded, "You are still young now, don't be too anxious." ”

"When you're ready, you're never in a hurry. "Cui Kuang has already made up his mind, and no matter what others say, it will be in vain," I will tell my father in the evening. ”

Ling Shi was very worried, thinking to himself, didn't he watch the champion parade on the street for two years in a row, which stimulated the child? But the imperial examination is not a bad thing, it is good to try the water, Ling Shi did not object, "You can discuss this matter with your father, no matter what you decide, your mother will support you." As for the Pei family, if I have the opportunity to meet them, I will pay more attention. ”

"Thank you, Mother. Cui said.

Cui Ning was more shocked than anyone else, because Cui Guo once said that if he didn't have a complete grasp of the first, he wouldn't touch the imperial examination, so now do you have this kind of confidence?

After coming out of the Ling family's house, she saw the opportunity and dragged Cui Kuang to a secluded place in the garden.

"Are you really ready?" Cui Ning asked him, "Aren't you envious of Cousin Xie's parade on the street?"

Cui Kuang rolled his eyes, "You think everyone is like you?"

"That ......"

"Actually, what I am most afraid of is the cousin of the Xie family, and now I am far inferior to him. I don't have much confidence in Jinshike, but it's not difficult to understand the scriptures and characters. Cui Kuang squatted on the edge of the pavilion with his hands copied and said to her carefully, "The imperial examination has been held for several years, and geniuses continue to emerge, and there are often unexpected people who take the lead in the Shike, but most of those who are poor have already passed the examination, and the competition in the Ming Jing is not so big, I am born to never forget, and it should not be a problem to take the Ming Jing." ”

In fact, today's imperial examinations are mostly pasted with scripture interpretation, that is, randomly extracted from some classics to be examined, erased some content, and let the examiner fill in, and then the text explains personal understanding of this scripture, the interpretation is not only required to explain the meaning clearly, but to have their own thinking and understanding, and the article must be written beautifully. Cui Kuang, a person who is born to never forget, has taken a big advantage, at least he will not make mistakes in pasting scriptures.