Kou Ji stared at Xiang Yan and asked, "Do you Xiang Mansion really plan to send your little sister to the palace?" ”

Although when Kou Ji first met Xiang's little sister, Xiang's little sister gave Kou Ji a bad sense, but after a long time of contact, Kou Ji gradually got to know her.

She's actually just a little cautious and a little tricky.

The temperament is not bad, but it is a little short.

Anyone who is close to her, she likes to protect them.

Someone offended the sisters of Xiangfu, and without waiting for the sisters of Xiangfu to speak, she hurriedly came to the door and went to settle accounts.

This is also related to the weakness of the three generations of men in Xiangfu.

Among the three generations of men in Xiangfu, there are no too outstanding characters, and under the education of Xiang Minzhong, they have all become nerds, and they can endure it.

After enduring it for a long time, it was regarded as a good bully.

It is precisely because of this that the little sister of the Xiang family will become like a little hedgehog and be fierce to everyone.

Xiang Yan sighed in the face of Kou Ji's question, and said in a low voice: "This is my father's decision, and my grandfather also nodded and agreed, and no one can change it." ”

Kou Ji frowned and said, "The palace is a nest of right and wrong......"

Kou Ji glanced left and right, and saw that there was no one around, and the little sister of the Xiang family also ran away, so she whispered to Xiang Yan: "During the reign of the first emperor, many princes and princesses were born in the harem, except for the official family and Zhao Xu, all the others died young.

With your intelligence, you will not fail to see the doorway.

If I expected it to be true, Liu E and Concubine Yang also participated.

After the little sister enters the palace, if she falls into the hands of the two of them, you should be able to think of what she will be bullied. ”

Xiang Yan said with an ugly face: "I also know that the palace is a nest of right and wrong, but my grandfather and my father have already decided on this matter, and I can't stop it." ”

Kou Ji sighed slightly and didn't say anything more.

The little sister of the Xiang family can't enter the palace, that's the family matter of the Xiang Mansion, Kou Ji is not a person from the Xiang Mansion now, he can't interfere.

"Your grandfather is too utilitarian......"

Kou Ji commented.

Xiang Yan didn't speak.

Xiang Minzhong is her grandfather, and she is not qualified to speak ill of her grandfather.

Kou Ji pondered for a moment, and then said: "If the little sister has to enter the palace, I will beg Chen Lin and let him take care of the little sister." ”

"With Chen Daban to take care of, the little sister will definitely not be embarrassed when she enters the palace, I thank you for the little sister."

Xiang Yan whispered.

Kou Ji hooked the corners of his mouth and said with a wicked smile: "Then how are you going to thank me?" ”

Xiang Yan was stunned at first, but after seeing Kou Ji's bad eyes, she was frightened and hurriedly dodged.

Kou Ji lunged at her.

"Little Master?!"

As soon as Kou Ji caught Xiang Yan, Kou Zhong's voice sounded behind him.

Kou Ji's hand stiffened, his face darkened, he turned around, and glared at Kou Zhong who was standing not far away with a sinister expression.

Kou Zhong was startled when he saw Kou Ji full of anger.

He shuddered and took a step back.

Xiang Yan took advantage of this to escape away, waved to Kou Ji from afar, and agreed to meet again in three days.

Kou Ji glared at Kou Zhong and said viciously: "You are doing a good thing for me? ”

Kou Zhong said with a smile: "The old servant just saw that you got into the arms of the girl of the Xiang family......

Kou Zhong was halfway through his words, and he couldn't go on.

Because Kou Ji's eyes were full of fierce light.

Kou Zhong hurriedly said: "There are so many maids in the house who serve you, and the official family has also given you a lot of palace maids to raise in other courtyards, if you have the heart......

"You know!"

Kou Ji cursed in a low voice.

"Say, What is the matter with me? There is no reasonable explanation, back to the house, there are you good-looking. ”

Kou Ji said with a fierce expression.

Kou Zhong hurriedly said: "Someone from the palace has come to the palace, saying that the lord invites you to enter the palace." ”

Kou Ji was stunned for a moment, and said suspiciously: "What are you doing when you summon me into the palace at this time?" ”

Lu Yijian was in Qufu, and he was cleaning up the Confucian family, and the land cleared from the Confucian family was gradually distributed to the soldiers who had been dismissed from the northeast Xinjiang.

Everything is going on in an orderly manner.

There didn't seem to be anything he needed to meddle in.

Could it be that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty made trouble in the court because of the promotion?

Kou Jihu suspiciously followed Kou Zhong back to the house, and after changing into court clothes, he hurriedly entered the palace.

entered the Shishitang, Zhao Zhen, Kou Zhun, Wang Zeng, Xiang Minzhong were all there, and Li Di was also there.

After Kou Jiyili asked him one by one, Kou Zhun threw him a volume of documents.

Kou Ji took a look at it, a little confused, "Let me be the examiner of the Kaifeng Mansion Qiuyu this time?" ”

Kou Zhun and the three nodded in unison.

Zhao Zhen grimaced, nodded his head, and looked in agreement.

Kou Ji took the paperwork and said with some uncertainty: "I am not from a Jinshi background, and I don't have a bachelor's position, will it be a little hasty to let me serve as the examiner of Kaifeng Mansion?"

Can all senses agree? ”

Kou Zhun glared at Kou Ji and reminded, "You are just a deputy examiner, not a main examiner." ”

Kou Ji suddenly realized, nodded and said, "That's okay......"

When Kou Zhun heard this, he couldn't wait to rush forward and strangle Kou Ji.

He asked Kou Ji with a dark face, "Do you know what it means to let you serve as a deputy examiner?" ”

Kou Ji groaned for a moment and shook his head slowly.

Xiang Minzhong explained in a low voice on the side: "Let you serve as the deputy examiner of Kaifeng Mansion, and when you come to the spring of next year, you will also have a place in the sub-exam." ”

Kou Ji understood the meaning of Xiang Minzhong's words in an instant.

The deputy examiner of Kaifeng Mansion is nothing, and next year's spring deputy exam, that is the highlight.

Historically, the examiners of the imperial examination have been a matter of breaking the head.

Once you serve as an examiner, you can not only make a name for yourself and make a name for yourself in Shilin, but also recruit a protégé of Jinshi.

An additional batch of Jinshi protégés is equivalent to an additional batch of political resources.

It can even be said that it is his own henchmen and team.

Although with Kou Ji's age and status, he can't serve as the chief examiner, and he can't recruit protégés on a large scale.

But with his identity and background, as long as he serves as an examiner, there will definitely be jinshi who will devote themselves to him.

With this group of Jinshi protégés, Kou Ji's position in the court will be more stable.

Understanding the deep meaning of Kou Zhun's move, Kou Ji clenched the document and bowed deeply to Kou Zhun.

Thinking about it, in order to help him win the identity of this deputy examiner, Kou Zhun was criticized a lot.

Although no one dared to say bad things about Kou Zhun in front of Kou Zhun, he would inevitably scold Kou Zhun for using his power for personal gain.

At the same time, Kou Ji did not forget to give gifts to Wang Zeng and Xiang Minzhong.

I think they also played a lot of a role in this.

Seeing Kou Ji's rare bow to them, Kou Zhun and the three of them were slightly stunned.

The three of them glanced at each other and smiled with satisfaction.

Zhao Zhen had the heart to say a few words to Kou Ji, wanted to show his merits to Kou Ji, and wanted to tell Kou Ji that the reason why Kou Ji was able to serve as the deputy examiner was that he also contributed, but he couldn't find a chance to interject.

After Kou Ji put away the paperwork, Kou Zhun reminded: "This time the Kaifeng Mansion Autumn Expedition is headed by Li Di as the chief examiner, and you and the Kaifeng Prefecture Governor serve as the deputy examiners.

As soon as the cause comes, Li Di will tell you.

If you are undecided, you can also ask Li Di to help. ”

According to the usual practice, during the autumn examination, the chief official of each state government is generally the chief examiner, and the subordinate official serves as the deputy examiner.

In some special circumstances, the transport envoys or pacification envoys of various prefectures will also be invited to serve as the chief examiners.

The only exception is Kaifeng.

Kaifeng Mansion is the location of the Beijing Division, and in the autumn, not only the students in Kaifeng Mansion will participate in the scientific examination, but also the students of Taixue and Guozijian will also take the scientific examination in Kaifeng Mansion.

Therefore, every time Kaifeng Mansion Qiufu scientific expedition, the imperial court will send an important minister in the court to sit in the town.

In order to show the importance that the imperial court attaches to the imperial examination.

After listening to Kou Zhun's words, Kou Ji arched his hand to Li Di on the side and said, "Then I'll bother Grandpa Li." ”

Li Di laughed, patted Kou Ji on the shoulder and said, "With the old man in charge, you don't have to worry about it." ”

Li Di should be regarded as the only one among several old men who thinks Kou Ji is pleasing to the eye no matter how he looks at it.

He didn't look like Kou Zhun and the three, and felt that Kou Ji was as cunning as a fox.

On the contrary, I think Kou Ji is a well-behaved and sensible junior who does not cause trouble to others.

After agreeing on this matter, Kou Ji did not stay in the capital hall for long.

He arched his hand and withdrew from the Shishido.

Zhao Zhen had the intention to leave Kou Ji to talk a few words, but a few old men didn't give him a chance.

Kou Ji had just walked out of the gate of the Shishitang.

Kou Zhun and the three of them pulled Zhao Zhen and taught him how to deal with the government.

I don't know what happened to Kou Zhun and the others, but he has been paying special attention to teaching Zhao Zhen recently.

Zhao Zhen felt that these three old guys were deliberately putting pressure on him and deliberately embarrassing him.

Until three days later.

Zhao Zhen didn't think so.

Because Xiang Minzhong fell ill.

When teaching Zhao Zhen, he fell straight to the ground.

After the imperial doctor arrived at the Shishidang, he treated Xiang Minzhong.

Then tell Zhao Zhen and Kou Zhun that Xiang Minzhong is overworked, and he is almost running out of oil, and he can't work in the inner court anymore, otherwise it is very likely that he will not survive this year.

After Kou Zhun listened to the imperial doctor's diagnosis, he decisively sent someone out of the palace to inform the people of the Xiangfu.

Zhao Zhen looked at Xiang Minzhong, who was lying on the couch and talking silently, and looked at Kou Zhun who was guarding in front of Xiang Minzhong's bed, trying to guess what Xiang Minzhong was talking to, and tears couldn't stop rolling down.

He finally understood why Xiang Minzhong, Kou Zhun, and Wang Zeng were so eager to teach him to learn governance.

Wang Zeng's temples have turned white, and Kou Zhun and Xiang Minzhong have gray hair for many years.

Kou Zhun and Xiang Minzhong probably felt that they were getting old, and they also felt that they had entered the point of being in their last years.

That's why I urgently taught him how to govern.

They hope that after they leave, he will be able to handle the government and be an upright emperor.

"I ...... I don't want anything to happen to Aiqing......"

Zhao Zhen stood in front of Xiang Minzhong's bed, and said in a slightly choked voice.

Xiang Minzhong had already finished talking to Kou Zhun and grinned when he heard Zhao Zhen's childish words.

"Official...... Don't say stupid things...... Man is inherently dead...... No one can escape the ...... can see the official family crying for the old minister...... The old minister died without regrets......"

Xiang Minzhong worked hard for a long time before he could say such a complete sentence.

"Woo......"

Zhao Zhen burst into tears.

Even with everyone in the capital hall, an inexplicable sadness rose in their hearts.

The people of Xiangfu soon spread all over the Shishitang.

With the help of the eunuchs, they carried Xiang Minzhong out of the capital hall.

After Kou Zhun left Xiang Minzhong, he didn't stay long.

He instructed Wang Zeng to appease Zhao Zhen, and he hurried back to Koufu.

As soon as he entered the mansion, he shouted loudly: "Kou Zhong?!" ”

"Kou Zhong?!"

“……”

Kou Zhun shouted all the way from the gate of the mansion to the hall, and Kou Zhong, who was discussing things with Kou Ji in the Sijun Garden, got the report from the subordinates and rushed to the hall.

As soon as Kou Zhong arrived, before he could speak, Kou Zhun took the lead and ordered: "Now, go to the city immediately, find the best matchmaker, and go up to the mansion to change it."

Then send someone to prepare the dowry of the marriage and send it to the Xiang Mansion together.

Before dark, the marriage of Ji'er and Xiang Yan, the eldest granddaughter of Xiang Fu, was scheduled. ”

Kou Zhong asked in disbelief, "So urgent?" Didn't you say that you would discuss this matter after the great funeral of the first emperor?

Also, do you want to ask the little master what he means about this matter? ”

Kou Zhun glared and roared angrily, "Xiang Minzhong is dying!" ”

Kou Zhong was startled, didn't say a word, turned around and went out of the door, and went to prepare according to Kou Zhun's instructions.

Kou Zhun was so eager for him to find a matchmaker as soon as possible to settle the relationship between the two families, and even saved a lot of customs etiquette for this.

This shows that letting Kou Ji and Xiang Yan marry is likely to be the last thing Xiang Minzhong entrusted to Kou Zhun.

It is also likely to turn out to be a last wish.

Kou Zhong naturally didn't dare to delay, let alone ask more.

Kou Zhong instructed the subordinates in the mansion to be busy, which naturally aroused Kou Ji's idea.

Kou Ji walked into the hall, saw Kou Zhun sitting on the chair with a gloomy face, chuckled in his heart, hurriedly stepped forward, and asked, "Grandfather, what happened?" ”

Kou Zhun didn't hide Kou Ji, he said in a deep voice: "Xiang Minzhong fainted in the Shishitang today, and after the diagnosis of the imperial doctor, Xiang Minzhong is only afraid of his life soon......"

Before Kou Zhun finished speaking, Kou Ji walked out with a sullen head.

Kou Zhun shouted, "Where are you going?" ”

"Go to the Mansion!"

Kou Ji said without replying.

Kou Zhun frowned and said, "Anyone can go to Xiangfu, but you can't?" ”

Kou Ji shouted, his brows furrowed, "Why? ”

Kou Zhun said in a deep voice: "Today is the day when you and Xiang Yan of Xiangfu are married, you can't go to Xiangfu, it's rude to go." ”

"Marriage?"

Kou Ji's brow furrowed even tighter.

It's not that he doesn't like Xiang Yan, it's not that he doesn't want to marry Xiang Yan, but he feels that Xiang Lao is dying, and it is a little out of place for him to marry Xiang Yan at this time.

"This is Xiang Minzhong's ...... specially explained to the old man after he woke up"

Kou Zhun explained.

Kou Ji's brows stretched slightly, since it was Xiang Minzhong's request, it was understandable.

Kou Ji took a step and continued walking.

Kou Zhun said unhappily: "Where are you going?" ”

"Xiangfu!"

"Didn't you say that you can't go to Xiangfu?"

"At this time, who can control this."

“……”

Kou Ji dropped this sentence, and the person had disappeared in front of Kou Zhun's eyes.

Kou Zhun opened his mouth, but he didn't open his mouth to let Kou Ji stay, nor did he open his mouth to let people chase Kou Ji.

Kou Ji left the Kou Mansion and went straight to the Mansion.

Knowing that Xiang Minzhong was about to die, he had mixed feelings in his heart.

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