The Prodigal Son’s Happy Life - Chapter 42

[Chapter 42 Proofreading]

In the end, Zhao Yan failed to wait for Fang Xiu to finish writing “The Romance of the West Chamber”.

In the second volume, he went home under the protection of the scarred man.

After she left, there was no sound of sword dancing in the yard and it became much deserted.

Fang Xiu originally thought that he would like this kind of life without interruption, but after a long time, he always felt a little boring.

Two days ago, news came out from the palace that the Queen Mother was seriously ill. Her Royal Highness the Princess was worried about her grandmother and took the initiative to become a monk and practice Buddhism for three years, burning incense and praying for her grandmother.

His Majesty was very pleased that the princess was filial and allowed her to practice in the palace.

Since Her Royal Highness the Princess has become a monk, she will never get married within three years.

The problems that had been bothering Fang Xiu were solved so easily.

Having lost his goal, he suddenly felt that life was so boring.

Apart from sleeping, eating and drinking every day, all he has to do is tell stories to the little maid and lead a pig-like life.

Time passed quickly, and winter passed before I knew it.

In early spring, everything revives, even the willow trees in the yard sprout buds.

On this day, as usual, Fang Xiu moved a deck chair to the yard and told Xiu’er the story of Nie Xiaoqian while basking in the sun.

“Ning Caichen couldn’t sleep for a long time because he lived in a new place. Suddenly he heard a low voice from the north of the house.”

Xiu’er was very timid. When she heard half of the story about the female ghost in white, she timidly covered her ears and ran away. Seemed to run out of the yard.

Although this time was not as unbearable as last time, his body was also trembling a little, and his hands were tightly holding the corners of his clothes, not daring to make a sound.

Fang Xiu was talking about Nie Xiaoqian turning into a woman and knocking on Ning Caichen’s door in the middle of the night, when suddenly there was a chaotic sound in the distance.

He and the little maid looked in the direction of the sound.

The next moment, Xiu’er’s face turned pale and she screamed subconsciously.

“Ghost!”

The young master said one moment that the ghost knocked on the door, and the next moment a person appeared at the door of the yard.

“Ouch!”

Bai Xiaochun who came in was startled by the girl’s scream and accidentally stepped on the door. On the threshold, he fell heavily.

He got up from the ground, and before he had time to wipe the dirt off his body, he jogged and reached Fang Xiu’s side.

“Young Master, something serious has happened,”

Bai Xiaochun said with a panicked look on his face, “A eunuch came from the palace and said that he will conduct a review at the Military Mansion today. His Majesty ordered the young master to go with him. If he doesn’t go, he will be cured.” The crime of disrespect.”

Proofreading?

Now, Fang Xiu was confused.

The so-called proofreading is not really proofreading, but an exam.

In the Chu State, if you wanted to become an official in the court, there was only one way, and that was the imperial examination.

However, the Imperial Examination of the State of Chu only examined Jinshi subjects and did not include martial arts examinations. Therefore, except for those who had made military exploits on the frontier and were promoted exceptionally, most of the military attachés in the court were admitted through this examination.

The review is different from the imperial examination. Only the children of distinguished nobles can participate. If they do well in the examination, they can get a job in the army.

As long as the noble children in Beijing have some potential, they will participate in the review and become officials in the court.

Of course, this does not include Fang Xiu, a playboy who failed to live up to expectations.

In the past, Emperor Chu was too lazy to care about them.

No matter how unsatisfactory these people are, their ancestors have also made great contributions to the Chu State.

Without any errands, he could survive on the salary from his title.

But today I don’t know why I was so angry that I ordered Fang Xiu to go to the school review by name.

This is the first time in so many years.

Fang Xiu sighed,

probably because the ridiculous things he had done before had reached the emperor’s ears.

If he had heard the news two days ago, he might not have been happy.

But now, it has been confirmed that Princess Anle will be a monk for three years and there is no way she will marry her.

Leaving a bad reputation with the emperor made him uncomfortable.

“Xiao Chun, prepare the car and go to the Qinjun Mansion.”

Fang Xiu got up from the recliner and said to Xiu’er, “I’ll tell you the rest of the story when I have time.”

“Yes, Master.”

Xiu’er also realized that the person who came in was not a ghost. , he was a man, his mood calmed down a little, he stood up in a hurry and helped Fang Xiu tidy up his clothes.

He hurriedly prepared a carriage and rushed to the Qinjun Mansion.

Many distinguished disciples have already arrived. All of these young men are in high spirits and are eager to try.

They are all nobles of the Chu State, and many of them are the eldest sons of their families and future heirs to the title. However, they do not want to hang around and wait to die, hoping to gain the favor of the palace and gain employment.

The chief examiner of this review was Xu Jingchang, Duke of Ding. This old Duke looked at the young heroes in the hall and was filled with joy.

These are the future pillars of my Dachu!

He was quite emotional and said to the candidates: “Today’s review is to select talents for our great Chu. You, as nobles, must do your best.”

Everyone said respectfully: “Yes.”

Dingguo After the father finished speaking, he was about to order people to distribute paper and pens when he heard noises coming from outside.

Then

, a young prince broke in regardless of the obstruction of his troops, shouting: “Your Majesty ordered me to participate in the review. If you stop me, you are resisting the order and disrespecting His Majesty!”

The Duke frowned and said in a cold voice: “Today’s review is a serious matter. Who dares to disrupt the order?”

Seeing the displeasure on Duke Ding’s face, several military attachés on the left and right said hurriedly: “I’m humble and go take a look.”

Not long after, I saw someone being escorted by two pro-army soldiers.

Seeing that the kidnapped man was unfamiliar, Duke Dingguo asked, “Who are you? Why are you making such noise here? Do you know what kind of crime you should be punished for disrupting the order of the school?” The

first two sentences already hinted at anger, and the last two sentences contained hints of anger. The words were shouted angrily.

Fang Xiu was not afraid at all. He looked up at the old general in front of him and said calmly: “My name is Fang Xiu. He is the queen of An Pingbo, and he came to participate in the review at your Majesty’s command.”

Fang Xiu

, the man who suffered from mental illness, stop?

The meritorious disciples around him were curious at first and moved towards this place to see the excitement. When they heard the word Fang Xiu, they immediately backed away like a god of plague.

Then, someone burst out laughing.

This uneducated, prodigal son is suffering from madness and comes to attend the school review instead?

It’s ridiculous, it’s ridiculous

that the official position of Dingguo is very popular, and he is busy with official duties on weekdays. Naturally, he has never heard of the ridiculous thing about the prodigal son ‘Fang Xiu’.

At this moment, I saw that he was not frightened by his own momentum. His calmness in the face of danger was a bit like a general’s, and his eyes were actually a bit softer.

He nodded and said: “Since you are following His Majesty’s instructions, I will spare you this time.”

“I thank you, senior.”

Duke Dingguo didn’t know Fang Xiu, and Fang Xiu didn’t know Duke Ding. He held it in for a long time, but he didn’t know. How should I call him? In the end, he simply called “Senior”.

When Duke Dingguo heard the word “Senior”, he looked at him with a strange expression, pointed at an empty desk in front, and said: “Today’s review, I have been ordered to take charge of the examination. Since you are personally ordered by His Majesty, I will Just put in the effort to get someone here, hand out paper and pens, and then just sit here.”

(End of Chapter)