After a cup of tea.

The county lord of Yongning endured the embarrassment and told the whole story: "...... It's me who was confused for a moment. Even Yun Niang has no good reputation. Once this matter spreads, Yun Niang will no longer have the shame to go out to see people. I beg the imperial aunt to intercede for me, and beg the imperial sister-in-law to spare Yun Niang's ......"

Boom!

The teacup fell heavily, and the tea splashed everywhere.

Empress Dowager Li had no smile on her face, and said sharply: "Nonsense! Ridiculous! ”

The county lord of Yongning was ashamed, got up and knelt down: "I implore the imperial aunt to calm her anger!" A thousand mistakes, it's all my fault! I shouldn't have done anything like that......"

"If you want to do it, you should do it cleanly." Empress Dowager Li hated iron and steel: "I can't even hold a concubine, so she can make a ghost out of it." In the end, it couldn't be ended. ”

"It's useless!"

"For so many years, I have taught you in vain."

The county lord of Yongning was flushed, and he was so scolded that he didn't dare to raise his head, but he was secretly relieved in his heart.

When Empress Dowager Li said this, she obviously intended to support her.

No matter how powerful Queen Yu is, in front of Empress Dowager Li, she can only endure and retreat!

Empress Dowager Li sneered again: "The Yu family is really capable, and in the past ten years, the Lotus Pond Academy has become the most famous women's academy in Daqi. However, only 10 students are admitted each year. There are so many children of the royal family, and only two places are given. The daughter of the dignified county lord had no books to read, and was forced to think of such a way. ”

"I'll have to take care of this."

"You go back and wait in peace!"

A stone fell to the ground in the heart of the county lord of Yongning, and he thanked him gratefully: "Thank you to the imperial aunt for being the master of Yongning." ”

I want to ask for a place to study without examination, but I am really shameless.

Just left, and I was unwilling!

The county lord of Yongning stood in place, with a hesitant expression.

Empress Dowager Li's eyes flashed, and she glanced at the county lord of Yongning: "This year, Xiaoliu is going to Lotus Pond Academy, and there is only one place left." Would you like to ask for this spot? ”

The county lord of Yongning smiled bitterly: "Don't hide it from the imperial aunt, Jinyue has also registered this year, and I am determined to win the Lotus Pond Academy." Where do I have the face to open my mouth and beg! ”

One is a "daughter" and the other is a niece of her parents-in-law......

Who is more important, it goes without saying!

Moreover, even if she has this heart, she can't compete with Huainan Palace. She is a county lord who married outside, and her "born" daughter is surnamed Xie, which is not a royal family.

Empress Dowager Li said lightly: "It's good that you know it in your heart." It's not that the royal aunt refuses to help. The quota for this exemption is reserved for clan relatives. Yun Niang's surname is Xie, so she has no such qualifications. ”

The county lord of Yongning was hot behind his ears, and he answered.

……

An hour later.

Jiaofang Palace.

Empress Yu looked at the two test papers in front of her, which were also signed Xie Mingxi, her face was as heavy as water, and her expression was uncertain.

Gu Shanchang's expression was tense, and his eyes were full of anger.

After a long time, Empress Yu opened her mouth: "Xianzhi, this matter will be suppressed for the time being." ”

Gu Shanchang was taken aback, and Huo Ran looked over: "Niangniang!" Cheating in the substitute exam cannot be tolerated! This must not be tolerated! According to the practice of the college, it must be announced......"

Empress Yu's voice was flat and expressionless: "The county lord of Yongning has asked for Cining Palace." ”

Gu Shanchang: "......"

A surging anger rushed to his mind.

Gu Shanchang gritted his teeth and whispered: "The Lotus Pond Academy was established by the queen's mother, and the emperor fully supported it, and he once issued a holy decree, and no one is allowed to interfere in the affairs of the academy!" Even the Queen Mother should not interfere! Why did the mother back down? ”

The corners of Queen Yu's mouth were extremely tight: "She is a mother-in-law, and I am a daughter-in-law!" ”

"Niangniang never retreated in the past! Why are you cowering so far now? ”

Gu Shanchang was full of anger and unwillingness, and his speech was out of proportion: "The Yu Lianniang I know is smart and resolute, not afraid of anyone, and is better than many men in the world. Why do you forbear to back down now just for the sake of the Queen Mother's words? ”

"The position of the queen can really completely change a person's ......"

"Gu Xianzhi!" Empress Yu shouted angrily, and her bright face flushed: "You are too presumptuous!" ”

All of Gu Shanchang's words came to an abrupt end.

Former friends, silently and angrily confronting each other.

Then, Gu Shanchang knelt down expressionlessly and pleaded guilty: "Please Niangniang to condemn!" ”

Empress Yu closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened her eyes and ordered: "Kick Sun Fuzi and others out of the academy and never hire them." ”

"Xie Mingxi is the first place, give her the glory she deserves."

"There is no need to mention the matter of substitute exams."

Gu Shanchang responded one by one.

Empress Yu leaned over, helped Gu Shanchang up, and softened her tone: "Xianzhi, Xie Yunxi is still young. The list of substitute exams was announced, and her life was ruined. The queen mother herself opened her mouth to intercede, and I always have to give the queen a little face......"

"The queen doesn't have to explain it to me." Gu Shanchang took two steps back, his eyes lowered slightly, and his voice was flat: "I will do what Niangniang tells me." ”

Empress Yu: "......"

Gu Shanchang waited for a moment, and then said, "If Niangniang has no other instructions, I will retire." ”

Then, saluting and leaving, he turned to leave.

Empress Yu silently stared at her friend's back, standing in place, not moving for a long time. His eyes gradually became stained with a touch of self-deprecation and self-loathing.

Xianzhi is right.

The position of queen will indeed completely change a person.

The years are cold and cruel, and a trace of her pride and self-confidence has been worn away, and she has been carved into a vague queen of the middle palace.

……

Yongning County Lord's Mansion, Bishui Pavilion.

Xie Jun read the good news over and over again, his handsome and elegant face was full of smiles, and his eyes were full of pride when he looked at Xie Mingxi: "Ming Niang, you really deserve to be my Xie Jun's daughter!" The talent is amazing, and the talent is unparalleled. I knew that you would have this day to add glory to the Xie family! ”

Completely forgetting that a few days ago, he had been persuaded by the county lord of Yongning to give up his bright young daughter.

The father and daughter had a very "tacit understanding", and neither of them mentioned the events of the day.

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes, and his face showed a touch of emotion in a timely manner: "Father values his daughter so much, and her daughter will definitely study hard and strive to be the first in the annual examination every year." ”

Xie Jun was pleased: "Okay! As a Father, I also hope that you will have a good life in the future. ”

A loving father.

Xie Mingxi's acting skills are still excessive, and his eyes show admiration and trust, as if only Xie Jun in front of him can be trusted in the world: "My daughter will never live up to her father's expectations." ”

Then, Xie Mingxi pretended to be worried and whispered: "Father, mother is very angry this time. When you come back from the palace, you will be furious. If a father and mother quarrel over their daughter, how can the daughter bear it......"

Xie Jun refused to admit it in front of his daughter, puffed up his chest, raised his eyebrows and sneered: "How can I be afraid of her!" ”

Bang bang!

The door was kicked open and slammed against the wall.

Xie Jun's eyelids jumped suddenly, and Huo Ran got up.

The frost-faced Lord Yongning stood at the door, his eyes were fierce, and he smiled coldly: "What a father and daughter with deep love!" ”

……