Chapter 403: The Post Station
The matter of the imperial examination has come to an end for the time being. After all, Shi Qingqian couldn't participate in such a thing as grading test papers.
However, the first imperial examination in the history of Yuguo ended perfectly, the process went smoothly, and the response from the students was also very good, plus the test papers of the old men of the Hanlin Academy were very appreciated by Shen Lun. Therefore, Shen Lun immediately decided to hold a 'celebration banquet' outside the palace, and invited hundreds of civil and military officials, as well as all those who have contributed to this policy, to attend.
The location was set at the Wanghai Pavilion in Fuzhou.
Although the name of this Wanghai Pavilion is 'Pavilion', it doesn't sound very atmospheric, but it is actually an extremely luxurious 'Pavilion Palace' facing the sea. Because the foundation of the seaside was unstable, it was impossible to build a large palace, so the local people chose to replace it with an elevated pavilion.
But this pavilion is not an ordinary pavilion, but extremely large and luxurious, and the pavilions are connected by corridors. It is said that it is a quarter of the size of the royal palace.
As soon as this matter was decided, Shi Qingqian was very excited.
Being able to go out and have fun is already attractive in itself, plus the place they want to go is by the sea! By the sea!
The date is set for the day before the release date. Not earlier, mainly because as the emperor, you need to take care of everything, if you don't come back in a hurry, if you are lazy, it will be difficult to chase in the future. Shen Lun had already thought about it, and when the celebration banquet was over, he would return immediately, and before the list was released at noon on the second day, they could rush back.
There were still a few days before that day, and another incident happened on Shi Qingqian's side.
Shi Yuan told Shi Qingqian about this.
Because of the successful holding of the imperial examination, Mo Ruan still seems to be opposing the admission of civilians, and has repeatedly united his henchmen in the court to criticize the matter, even if there is nothing to complain about, they will try to find some faults.
Originally, this was nothing, but today, someone in the court accused Shen Shu of revealing the exam questions to the people who took the exam in advance.
Shen Shu naturally refused to admit it, spread his hands, and said expressionlessly: "Just come and search." β
But how can the rumor-mongers fight the battle of the uncertain? The body search was nothing, and it didn't take long for someone to submit the exam questions found in the 'Yan Wang's Mansion in Shen Shu'.
In this matter, Shi Qingqian was not at the scene of the incident, and he could see that someone did it deliberately. Needless to say, Emperor Shen Lun, he avoided talking about this matter, but a group of people led by Shen Xuan mentioned this matter again and again, and refused to let go.
In the end, Shen Lun was forced to go down the early dynasty in advance, and he was temporarily suppressed at this time.
Listening to his father's meaning, this matter was most likely instigated by Shen Xuan.
Shi Qingqian secretly clenched her fists, since Shen Xuan refused to stay alive, then she could only use her 'chips' and tell him to learn a good lesson!
Therefore, Shi Qingqian quickly prepared a carriage and rushed straight to the post station where Su Yixue was staying.
"What? Miss Su hasn't lived here for a few days? β
Which Cheng thought, she rushed over, but Yi Cheng replied like this, Shi Qingqian was taken aback and asked, "That...... What about Miss Su's things and maids? Not here either? β
"No, no, no...... The things are all in the house," the poster quickly waved his hand, "and a maid was left here to watch the things." This Miss Su also explained something to the villain, but she disappeared for several days......"
Shi Qingqian nodded.
Su Yixue is not here, but she is saluting, which means that she has not moved somewhere else. Or rather...... She didn't want to live somewhere else so blatantly.
"If the little county lord has something to do with Miss Su, the villain will tell her when she comes back...... Don't wait here. β
"No need," Shi Qingqian smiled slightly, "I'll go in and talk to her maid, this kind of trivial matter won't bother Yicheng." β
After that, Shi Qingqian walked in with Xue Ying, and the Yicheng hurriedly led the way for them and came to the best room outside.
Xue Ying took some money from Yicheng, and he left.
Shi Qingqian pushed the door and entered, and saw the little maid who was lying on the bed asleep. She was startled when she heard someone coming in, and she sat up straight from her sleep.
"Ah...... Yes? Lord Ho Sakura!? Y-Why are you here? The little maid rubbed her eyes, and was so frightened that she couldn't speak.
Shi Qingqian was not polite, she sat down directly, poured herself a cup of tea, and said with a smile: "I have something to do with your young lady, hey, how about I bother you to go to the East Palace and invite your young lady back?" β
"You, how do you know that my young lady is ......" the little maid said halfway, and quickly shook her head, "My young lady has something to go out......"
Without using a brain, you can guess where Su Yixue went.
She didn't know anyone in the capital, so she couldn't be looking for her grandfather, right? The East Palace is the prince's territory, and the idlers will basically not go, so it is the most suitable for Shen Xuan to come to the 'Golden House Zangjiao'.
Shi Qingqian's eyes were cold, and he said: "Don't tell me it's useless, just hurry up and call your young lady back, just say that I have something very important to look for her." β
"But, but the young lady said that the salute could not be left unwatched...... The slave didn't dare to go away. The little maid looked sad and said aggrievedly.
"Don't worry, I'll wait in this room, when I wait for your young lady, when will I leave." Shi Qingqian's tone was very stern, and there was no doubt about it at all.
The little maid looked at Shi Qingqian, and then at Xue Ying, who looked proud, so she had to turn her head and run out.
After more than an hour, Su Yixue's scolding voice came from outside the door.
The voice went from far to near, and the moment the door was opened, it turned into a soft laughβ
"Little county lord, what kind of wind is blowing you? Xue'er was shopping outside, but she didn't expect the little county lord to come suddenly and make you wait for a long time. Su Yixue was wearing an extraordinarily gorgeous dress, revealing a smile that only appeared after forced squeezing.
Shi Qing straightened the broken hair in front of his forehead and said, "Miss Su, you've been doing well these days, but if you haven't seen you for a few days, you're a little better." β
"Ouch, the little princess doesn't want to laugh at me." Su Yixue walked in with a smile.
She was having a good time in the East Palace, she was tired of being with Shen Xuan, but suddenly a little maid came to ask her to go to the post station, and Su Yixue was bored and anxious.
But she couldn't let Shi Qingqian find out that she had already lived in the East Palace for many days, so she could only rush back in a hurry. It also fell to Shen Xuan's count. If Shi Qingqian was here to chat with her, she would really be angry.
Shi Qingqian bent his eyes and smiled lightly, "Miss Su, I'm here to give you 'happiness' this time!" β