On the eve of the winter solstice, Huanyue School ushered in the final examination of the year. On the day the results are issued, go up the mountain to check the results.

Every time Li Jiangyun appears, the surroundings will more or less cause discussions.

"It's a pity to think that I won't be able to see such a beauty next year."

"Who knows? She is the disciple of that Li Xiang, what if the mountain chief left her a back door? ”

"She doesn't take this final exam, she can stay as long as she wants. What kind of backdoor do you want? I see, she didn't want to read anymore, so she applied for the final exam. Go home in the open! ”

A man who came from the bulletin board was surprised when he heard their words: "Don't you know yet? The results have been issued. ”

"Yes! That's why I think it's a pity. ”

"It's a pity that it won't be your turn." The man snorted in the direction of Li Jiangyun and said, "You don't know yet, do you?" That person took the top three in this final exam. The exam papers have been posted, and Xiuyuan has already gone to study the topic! ”

"What! Hurry up, hurry up, go away! I'm going to check it out! ”

Every big exam in Huanyue School has a tradition of posting the top three exam papers. First, it is convenient for students to exchange and study, and secondly, it is to prevent the occurrence of fraud such as changing examination papers.

Although Li Jiangyun did not get the first place, for a person who failed the entrance exam, it is also surprising to get third. For a while, Li Jiangyun's limelight even overshadowed the first place.

Ji Xiuyuan, who had humiliated Li Jiangyun, only got the eighth place in this final exam. Overall, it is also excellent, but with Li Jiangyun's pearl in front, Ji Xiuyuan's achievements are a little sorry for the title of Boling Ji.

Li Qianyun came to the bulletin board, and unexpectedly bumped into Ji Xiuyuan. She just nodded slightly at Ji Xiuyuan, and turned to leave after learning her results.

didn't leave a word, as if he had never put Ji Xiuyuan in his eyes.

"Brother Ji! Ignored by the girl's family! Ji Xiuyuan's friend teased on the side, "You can't do this!" ”

"Shut up! You didn't even make it to the top ten! I'm embarrassed to say it! ”

Ji Xiuyuan looked at Li Jiangyun's distant back, and secretly competed in his heart.

Li Jiangyun really didn't take Ji Xiuyuan to heart, and after learning the results, she returned to the residence of her teacher Li Fanxi and asked questions about the exam papers. After receiving the answer, he lowered his head and pondered on the side.

"Most of the students have already packed their bags and are ready to go home. What about you? Back? ”

"Teacher, did the second brother reveal his whereabouts to you?"

"He wants to prepare for next year's spring, and he shouldn't return to the capital. It is said that it is at home, not suitable for reading. ”

Li Jiangyun nodded knowingly.

"I ...... Probably going back, but not now. Wait until the wax moon, and then set off. ”

"It's snowing heavily, and the road is not easy to walk. Also, what if you go back to Jianzang? Going back with you? ”

Li Qianyun nodded in response.

"Otherwise, you and I will go back to Beijing together. If you want to stay here alone, that's fine. ”

Li Jiangyun was stunned and said, "Master wants to return to Beijing?" ”

"I'm a little worried about the Imperial Princess, and I want to go back and have a look."

"The student understood."

Ji Liang, who was in the capital, was calculating the expenses of the household. The money allocated by the household department for disaster relief is public information. The number of people who have been accommodated in various localities can also be estimated through the reported results.

The more Ji Liang calculated, the more he felt that there was a problem. He was afraid that his calculation was wrong, so he specially called Zhang Chencheng to discuss it.

"Zhang Gong, if I'm right. It is feared that the ministry has misrepresented the disaster relief funds. ”

"Really?"

Ji Liangyi shook his head and said uncertainly: "I don't know, I just think there is something strange in it." Due to the floods, transportation in various places is inconvenient, and the statistics of personnel after the disaster have not yet been released. I can only get an idea of what happened in previous years, as well as the descriptions in the memorabilia. ”

"That's not sure about something, but it's too much."

Ji Liangyan nodded heavily and said, "I'm thinking about whether to inform the imperial concubine about this." After all, this number is not accurate enough, and I am afraid that it will affect the judgment of the emperor. That's it......"

Ji Liangyan shook his hand and shook his head, and said, "It's better to be safe, don't talk about it." ”

"I think it's okay." Zhang Chencheng suggested: "Wouldn't it be good to tell the emperor about the general number of things and let the emperor decide for herself?" Besides, doesn't the emperor have more ways than you? This household really falsely reported the numbers, and the emperor is easier to detect than you. ”

"There is some truth to that. I'll sort it out and tell the emperor about it! ”

In the early morning of the next day, Ji Lianglun entered the palace with the data to meet Yu Yongqing, and he was accompanied by other ministers of the Zhan Mansion. Ji Lianglun handed over the calculated numbers to Yu Yongqing and raised his own questions.

After throwing this incident, the scene fell silent for a while.

"If it is really as Lord Ji said, the household department is short and has two disaster relief silver...... This is a good time to hit the three princes hard. Zhang Chencheng said: "The response of the three princes to this disaster relief is good, and the people's voice is gradually rising. If the news of false reporting comes out at this time, it can severely dampen the arrogance of the three princes. ”

"No!" Ji Liang hurriedly refused: "We have no empty words, and this number alone cannot be used as conclusive evidence. ”

"Don't miss the time! The rain in the lower river is weakening, and when the flood is completely over, the power will be greatly reduced! Zhang Chencheng frowned and sighed, "Alas...... It's up to the Emperor to decide. ”

Yan Yanzheng wanted to speak, but finally sighed lightly and did not express his opinion.

"Lord Yan might as well say it if you have something to say." Yu Yongqing said: "I call everyone here today to let you speak freely. ”

"Master Ji's arithmetic ability is obvious to all. Master Ji's concern and Master Zhang's proposal are not unreasonable. It depends on how the princess is going to do things. Is it decided to find out everything and then find out the silverfish, or will he not hesitate to take the risk in order to suppress the three princes? ”

"Lord Yan, you seem to have something to say."

Yan Yanzheng shook his head and said, "How the imperial concubine arranges, the ministers will act." Everything was as the Emperor had ordered. ”

"I'll put this aside for a second thought."

After everything was over, Zhang Chencheng left the palace and returned to his house, turning his sour shoulders and walking towards his room.

"Husband?"

Zhang Chencheng's wife, Mu Qiuqi Shi Shi, came from outside and took Zhang Chencheng's official robe with a smile like a flower.

"I entered the palace today to meet the imperial concubine?"

"Hmm."

"I didn't expect my sister's children to be so old that they could manage state affairs." Mu Qiuqi sighed: "If my sister sees the appearance of the emperor alone in the world, she will be happy." It's a pity ......."

"There are some things that I am afraid you don't like to hear."

Mu Qiuqi was stunned and puzzled.

"If your clan sister were still alive, I'm afraid the situation of the imperial concubine would be even worse than it is now."

Mu Qiuqi was gloomy, turned her face away, and sighed lonely: "I...... ...... know"