Upon hearing this, Shen Mingzhu immediately frowned. Commander Qin of the Imperial Guard has been very busy lately!
He's always either raiding houses or on his way to raid houses.
This time, he went to Princess Chang Le's residence and once again subdued Prince Consort Tian.
Tian Dachui initially thought that becoming a prince consort was a great thing, but little did he know that it was a huge trap.
Guagua, why does it feel like Commander Qin is everywhere?
Host, Commander Qin is the commander of the Imperial Guard. The Imperial Guard is responsible for supervising all officials, and the cases they've been handling lately involve powerful ministers in the court. Today, they're going to the Princess's residence, so he's personally handling the matter.
Host, host, Princess Chang Le, and Prince Consort Tian have arrived at the palace. They're probably here to see Emperor Jingyuan about their marital troubles! Tian Da Chui actually wants to divorce his wife!
What? Does he want to divorce the Princess? Tian Dachui is really delusional. Who does he think he is? Does he think his father is Guo Ziyi? He can get away with beating the Golden branch while drunk and still keep his head?
Host, he should still have dreams. What if they come true?
Don't dream! Emperor Jingyuan isn't so easily swayed. Besides, Princess Chang Le's affair is practically a royal scandal. How could he possibly allow Tian Dachui to divorce his wife?
Big hammer, big hammer, I won't hammer in the rain, everyone else has an umbrella, I have a big hammer! La la la
Emperor Jingyuan: Drunkenly Beating the Golden Branch?
Who was Guo Ziyi? Was he really that capable? He had never heard of him before.
After the husband hit the princess, he lost his head?
How much hatred does that princess evoke?
Princess Shengping: This princess was just a little bit willful!!!
The entire court was filled with curiosity, especially eager to hear the story of the drunken beating of the golden branch…
Grand Secretary Su Huaiyuan: I'll write this down in my notebook and ask Shen Xiuzuan about the story of "Drunkenly Beating the Golden Branch" after court
At this moment, no one in the court could remember, no matter how hard they tried, that the Great Yan Dynasty had an important figure named Guo Ziyi since its founding.
It seems we need to read more history books.
......
Shen Mingzhu rested for a while and suddenly remembered something.
Guagua, are we about to go on imperial examinations?
Yes, host, have you prepared self-heating hot pot and instant noodles for your older brother?
Guagua, that's easy. What I'm mainly concerned about is when the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan will cause trouble during this imperial examination?
Host, He is thinking about where the exam questions are being kept? He's scouting the locations! The crucial point is that the Crown Prince, Minister Gu, and the others haven't even come up with the exam questions yet!
The entire court was taken aback, their ears ringing from the shock.
The entire hall fell into an eerie silence.
Looking for the questions, what's the difference between this and stealing an exam paper?
Shen Mingzhu: One took the exam paper away, and the other took it away with their brain.
The entire court: Aren't they all leaking exam questions?
!!
How dare the second prince?
Yan Yunxuan felt a chill on his neck.
What happened?
Am I just having really bad luck lately?
He always felt like everyone was looking at him with fire in their eyes.
Why are they glaring at him?
He glared back!
Stare back!
Do you think you can glare at me like that?
Snort! ! !
Yan Yunxuan arrogantly raised his noble head, displaying an air of self-importance.
Emperor Jingyuan glanced at him sideways, and Yan Yunxuan immediately lowered his head and pretended to be a quail.
He was terrified that his father's next words would be to find a mistake and ask him another thousand taels of gold.
No one can afford to be so extravagant.
Prince An: I am the examiner this time, hahaha, I can stand in the front row and watch the show.
My second nephew is too amazing!
The examination papers for the imperial examinations over the years were kept in the Imperial Study, and he is planning to check them out! That's really impressive. It's like the word "fear" is not in his mind
Guagua, why is the main hall so quiet again?
Soon, Minister of Personnel Gu Ci proposed several feasible measures for this imperial examination. Upon hearing this, the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan frowned, feeling that everyone's thoughts on this year's examination were much more cautious than in previous years.
If he hadn't told anyone about his plans, he felt that Minister of Personnel Gu Ci was specifically targeting him.
Minister of Rites Su Qing said: That's right, you didn't misjudge, Minister Gu is targeting you.
Stupid! ! !
You can't even tell?
So, adorably silly.
Su Qingshan let out a long sigh.
The task is arduous, and the road ahead is long.
He felt like he was going to die from exhaustion.
The system's voice came through again at that moment.
Host, the entire court is currently pondering the Minister of Personnel's proposed solutions! It should return to normal in a bit.
I see.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen, as the chief examiner for this autumn imperial examination, secretly pondered whether to hide the examination papers or directly expose his second brother's true form.
Under consideration...
The autumn imperial examinations were a major event, as all the important officials went to the Imperial Study to continue their mini-court meetings after the morning court session.
Shen Mingzhu, meanwhile, happily hummed a little tune as she went to the Hanlin Academy to report for duty.
"Young Miss Shen, you seem to be in a wonderful mood!"
"Yes, Lord Hu."
Host, this Lord Hu has kidney deficiency; he drank two large bowls of nourishing soup last night! You wouldn't have guessed, would you?
Hehe, Guagua, I couldn't tell.
Mr. Hu:...
I treated you as a good friend, but you treated me as a joke.
I'm retiring, and this retirement will last a lifetime!
Shen Mingzhu: There's absolutely no need for him!
Kidney deficiency isn't a disease in itself, but when it strikes, no one can take your place!
Lord Hu: Lord Shen, can you please keep quiet?
I think a quiet, demure lady is most suitable for Lord Shen.
The ministers behind them looked at each other in bewilderment and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
This time, no one dared to approach Shen Mingzhu again.
They were truly impressed by Shen Mingzhu; she was practically an expert in everything, probably even knowing the colour of their bitter tea.
Shen Mingzhu reported to the Hanlin Academy and then went straight to her office for a good afternoon nap.
After returning home, she packed a small box containing instant noodles, a thermos, a self-heating hot pot, dried meat, dried fruit, biscuits, tea, knee pads, and other items. She then called over Shaoyao and asked her to deliver it directly to her older brother.
"Yes, Miss."
Peony happily agreed and then disappeared into Mingzhu Courtyard.
In the evening, Shen's mother felt that the weather was a bit cold, and since the bok choy that Shen Mingzhu had planted in the yard had all sprouted, she thought she would have hot pot and try the bok choy and other vegetables.
"Little sister, thank you, these are all things I needed."
Shen Mingzhu smiled brightly.
"I'm glad I could help my older brother.".