After the Lantern Festival, Xie Ronghui left Beijing with Sanshun and two entourages.

This Lantern Festival is somewhat boring.

Because Cheng Jingzhou has to prepare for the exam, and now that they have grown up, the two of them also have to pay attention to avoid suspicion, and imagine that they held hands and went outside to play together when they were children, which is naturally impossible.

In previous years, when Cheng Jingzhou was away, there were several brothers who accompanied her, and there were good sisters like Zhao Ying and Wang Yinuo to play with.

But this year, precisely because Cheng Jingzhou is here, Xie Rongzhao doesn't want to go outside anymore.

As soon as she thought that Cheng Jingzhou wanted to prepare for the exam at home with peace of mind, she felt that if she went out to have fun, it would be a little unkind.

In a blink of an eye, it was time for the February exam.

At this time, the weather is still a little cold, which is warm and cold.

During the time he came to the capital, Cheng Jingzhou basically didn't go out much, and most of the old friends he met were those old friends from the past, by the way, there is now one more Fifth Highness.

will try to release the list, Xie Rongzhao is more nervous than anyone else, I am afraid that Brother Jingzhou will not be able to pass the test again, so how disappointed he will be.

On the other hand, Cheng Jingzhou was very calm, and Xie Xiuwen only stopped paying attention to one after he asked him some articles and answering ideas the day after the exam.

Such a big test is naturally the responsibility of the Imperial Court Rites Department.

However, all officials who involve their relatives to participate in the examination will take the initiative to avoid suspicion.

Xie Xiuwen also has to avoid suspicion.

The papers that will be examined are generally not sent to the saint, but if the saint wants to read it, it is naturally possible.

"Back to the emperor, the top three in the exam have been evaluated, do you want to see the answer sheets of these three students?"

Emperor Jing Wen raised his hand and waved, and soon three test papers were submitted.

Because the ranking has already been determined, the vague name on it is naturally gone.

"Cheng Jingzhou is Huiyuan?"

"Back to the saint, this Cheng student's problem-solving angle is ingenious, and the text is very deep, and several people in Weichen think that his article is the most exciting, and please review it."

Emperor Jingwen actually didn't mean to meddle in the rankings, and after reading the test papers, he felt that this Cheng Jingzhou's article was quite like Xie Xiuwen's style back then.

is worthy of being the little son-in-law who has been with him for many years, and he really has a true heritage.

"This Cheng Jingzhou is also from Mingshan Academy, right?"

"Exactly. Mr. Xu, who is now old, basically no longer teaches, but only teaches once or twice a month. This Cheng Jingzhou was originally planned to be a closed disciple under Xu Shanchang, but it was not suitable for this generation, so he had to endure the pain and cut his love. ”

Emperor Jingwen couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Xie Xiuwen and his daughter.

Xie Xiuwen was called to the imperial study for questioning after the officials of the Ministry of Rites had retreated.

"The Ministry of Officials has also been conscientious in the past few years, and some of the new foreign officials who have been brought up this time have all looked at them, and some of them can't even remember where they came from. Alas, I'm getting old. ”

Xie Xiuwen hurriedly said respectfully: "The Holy Lord is in his prime, but these foreign officials are mainly because they have been exiled for too long, and there are so many officials in the court, even if the Holy Lord has every opportunity, he can't write them down one by one." Among the officials promoted this time, sixty percent are from poor families, and it is rare that no adult has come out to point at the minister's nose and scold this year. ”

Emperor Jing Wen also chuckled.

Xie Xiuwen served as the secretary of the ministry for two years, and he was scolded a lot.

Especially last year, in the assessment of foreign officials, Xie Xiuwen rejected most of the children of the family, but he offended those people a lot.

This year is significantly better.

"I heard that you intend to promote Xie Lin to the household department?"

"Back to the saint, Xie Lin is a talented person, and he has been conscientious and conscientious in office in recent years, and his political achievements have been remarkable. Weichen thought that he should have taken Weichen's position. ”

Emperor Jingwen was a little curious: "Oh? You have a high opinion of this Schelling. ”

"Don't dare to deceive the saint, Wechen is the same subject as him, before the examination that year, Wechen and he have had two dealings, and we still agree with his character. As for its ability, I believe that the Holy One also has his own judgment. ”

"You're right. Schelling's abilities are indeed unquestionable. That's it, tomorrow will be the trial list, and you Xie Fu will prepare the banquet. ”

This is already the first to reveal the news.

"Thank you, Holy Lord!"

Emperor Jingwen was in a good mood, Xie Xiuwen was able to teach several children so well, in addition to the talents of these students themselves, it was naturally indispensable for him to bother to advise.

Xie Xiuwen doesn't have many sons and nephews, Rao is like this, he can be distracted and teach some relatives, even relatives on the wife's side, to become Xiucai, obviously he has real skills.

"Call Xiao Wu over, I have something to ask him."

Li Huan was apprehensive in his heart, and replied in front of the saint, but he had to be more careful.

"The son of the emperor greets his father."

"Come on, I heard that you have been running diligently to Xie Mansion in the past few months?"

"Back to my father's emperor, Lord Xie's mansion lived in a Cheng Xie Yuan, who was very knowledgeable, and after his son got acquainted with him last year, he realized his own shortcomings, so he often went to consult with him. As my father said, there is a mountain and a mountain high. ”

"Yes, my son has grown up. What do you think of him compared to Lord Xie? ”

Li Huan twisted his eyebrows and thought about it seriously: "Back to my father, this is not easy to compare." Master Xie's knowledge is excellent, but when he teaches Erchen, he does not give lectures like ordinary gentlemen, but often explains to Erchen through some allusions, which can make Erchen understand more deeply and remember. Senior Brother Cheng is sharp, and sometimes his words are too sharp. The teacher often said that Senior Brother Cheng is still young and vigorous, and he should sharpen more in the future. ”

Emperor Jingwen was really a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Li Huan had already called Cheng Jingzhou as his senior brother.

I didn't expect that although Xie Xiuwen's evaluation of Cheng Jingzhou was high, he could still have such a sober understanding.

"Yes, take the strengths of the other and make up for your own shortcomings. Xie Aiqing also wants you to understand that no matter how talented a student is, there will definitely be shortcomings. ”

"Yes, Erchen wrote it down."

Xie Xiuwen returned home with a calm face, and only when he sat in the carriage did he smile with great relief.

The saint can deliberately remind him, it must be the top ranking, looking at the smile in the eyes of the saint, and then thinking about the contact between Jingzhou and the Fifth Highness during this time, it is not impossible to pass the membership.

Of course, he still has to hide this news.

At night, Liu Ruolan served her to change her clothes, and Xie Xiuwen sighed: "After trying, there are probably some people who will celebrate and hold a banquet." Our family is not in a hurry, and we will celebrate together after the temple test. ”

Liu Ruolan replied, and after she put Xie Xiuwen's clothes away, she realized that something was wrong, and said with a look of surprise: "So Jing Zhouzhong?" ”