Xu Xian smiled. "Go wash your face. If others see you like this, they will think that I did something to you."
Yin Hongxiu was furious. He really doesn't know how to speak. What do you mean by 'did something'? His words are very provocative.
But thinking that Xu Xian had always been like this, and that she had just promised him to do as he pleased, she could not say anything more.
She washed away the tears on her face and returned to her seat. Just as she was about to ask about last night, her stomach made a 'gu gu' sound.
From last night until now, she had not eaten a single grain of rice.
"Don't laugh!"
Xu Xian had already stood up. "If you don't mind, you can try my cooking as an apology."
Yin Hongxiu was surprised. "You know how to cook? But it's not appropriate for a gentleman to stay away from the kitchen!"
In this era, as long as a man had some status, how could he do such a thing, let alone Xu Xian who already had a scholarly reputation.
However, Xu Xian smiled and said, "Isn't cooking a meal a gentleman?
Tell me, what do you want to eat? "
Yin Hongxiu was stunned. "Noodles!"
Xu Xian said, "Alright!"
After a while, he came back with a bowl of steaming egg noodles and two delicate side dishes on the table. Yin Hongdu's appetite was immediately aroused by the aroma. He took a bite and found that it was unexpectedly delicious. He ate it with relish.
She thought to herself, Although he is hateful when he is casual, he is also a little cute sometimes.
But there are not many men in the world who can be like this.
Xu Xian had nothing to do. He propped his head up and stared at Yin Hongxiu, causing her to hold her chopsticks unnaturally!
She stopped eating and looked at him.
Their eyes met, and Xu Xian raised his hands in surrender. "I'll go read. I'll go read."
He came to the bookshelf and randomly took out the most common Tao Te Ching to read. Xu Xian asked without turning his head, "Is Roujia feeling better?"
Yin Hongxiu's heart skipped a beat, but she hesitated whether she should answer. "Don't talk when eating" was considered basic etiquette. Finally, she replied, "Yes!
After you recuperate, I'm fine now, but I'm still a little weak. "
Xu Xian lowered his head to look at the scroll and said, "That's good.
I will be leaving the capital in a few days. If she suddenly falls ill again, I might not be able to take care of her. After the court examinations, I will treat her a few more times and she will be fine. "
Yin Hongxiu was puzzled and asked, "Why do you always talk about leaving the capital?
With your talent, it won't be a problem for you to enter the Hanlin Academy as an editor. "
The so-called Hanlin Academy was a very special internal affairs department. It was in charge of compiling the history of the country, recording the Emperor's words and deeds, giving lectures on the history of the Confucian classics, and drafting documents related to ceremonies. Among them were the positions of Scholar Attendant, Scholar Attendant, Scholar Attendant, Scholar Attendant, Scholar Attendant, Editor, Reviewer, Scholar Attendant, and Scholar Attendant. Its biggest characteristic was that it was very close to the Emperor, and could be considered as the Emperor's personal think tank.
Participating in political affairs, coming up with strategies and strategies, this group of people was indispensable.
In modern times, it was similar to the combination of the General Office of the State Council and the Party School of the Central Committee. Its power was not small, and it often came into contact with the affairs of the Central Committee.
Compared to being a local official, it was also easier to be promoted.
After the long road of imperial examinations, the place that every scholar yearned for the most was the Hanlin Academy.
Xu Xian raised his head and smiled, "Editor?
That is a position that only those who rank second in the Tanhua List are qualified to get. I'm afraid I don't have this fortune.
Moreover, I have some things to do in Hangzhou, so I can't stay in the capital for long. "The first thing he came to the capital was for Pan Yu. The imperial examinations were just a convenience.
Yin Hongxiu asked, "Is it more important than being conferred an official title?"
Xu Xian thought for a while and said, "It is indeed more important."
When he passed the Heavenly Tribulation and became an Earth Immortal, he would be able to help Ao Li and perhaps decide the ownership of the world's water veins.
"It's not that I definitely won't be an official. It would be great if I could become an official in Jiangnan."
He could help Ao Li at any time, and he could also handle some local affairs and make decisions for the people.
Yin Hongxiu looked at the food on the table and suddenly lost her appetite. She sighed and said, "Then I don't know when we will meet again."
Xu Xian laughed, "Don't worry, we'll still have many days to meet.
I will come back to the capital to see you often. "Transportation was inconvenient in this era.
A parting could indeed trap most mortals, but for Xu Xian, who could ride on clouds and mist, this was not a problem. When he became an Earth Immortal, his flying speed would be much faster, and it would only take him a day to travel between the north and the south. Of course, he would not leave Pan Yu here, and it was inevitable that he would come to the capital frequently.
Yin Hongxiu picked up her chopsticks and said with a smile, "That's true!
But I'm afraid it won't be so easy to see Rou Jia again. "
Xu Xian turned his head and said, "Why not?"
Yin Hongxiu felt that she had said something wrong. She hesitated and said, "This matter should not be leaked. But since it's you, it's okay that you have heard of it.
After the court examinations, the Empress will choose a husband for Rou Jia in the palace. "
Xu Xian said in surprise, "Choose a husband!?
Rou Jia is still so young. In the modern era, Rou Jia should only be in junior high. In the eyes of the law, she is still a young girl. Why would she suddenly talk about marriage?
Yin Hongxiu said, "Young?
After her birthday next month, Rou Jia will be sixteen. In terms of nominal age, she will be seventeen. She has long reached the marriageable age. Last year, the Empress wanted to choose a husband, but Rou Jia's body was weak, so she gave up.
This year, she has recovered, so the Empress decided.
Moreover, it is not strange for her to marry at thirteen or fourteen! "
"Sixteen?" Xu Xian was stunned.
He really could not tell. In this case, this matter started because he had cured Rou Jia's illness.
Although it was common in this era, Xu Xian felt that it was very abrupt.
How could her life be decided all of a sudden?
Xu Xian put down the book in his hand and said seriously, "Who is the husband?"
Yin Hongxiu shook her head and said, "I do not know either. Aunt is also hesitating!
But no matter who she chooses, it will not be you! "No matter how famous Xu Xian's poems were, he was just a commoner.
Xu Xian said, "Me?" Although he hoped that she could be happy, he did not want to be this weak girl's protector for life.
Yin Hongxiu thought that Xu Xian was moved, but this was reasonable. Rou Jia was a noble princess and a peerless beauty. She got along well with Xu Xian. If they could become husband and wife, it would be a good choice for both of them!
She suggested, "If you can become the top scorer in this court examination, and you do not have an official wife, then you will have a chance." But there was a trace of sadness in her heart.
Xu Xian said, "I have not told you that I already have a wife. Her name is Bai Suzhen."
Yin Hongxiu was not surprised and said, "I have heard Yun Yan mention it, but not many people know about this!
It is just a temporary measure, even if it is for Rou Jia … "
Xu Xian waved his hand and said, "Say no more. No matter when and for whatever reason, I cannot deny her existence.
I don't have any other thoughts about Rou Jia. It's not impossible for her to find a suitable husband in the selection of the emperor's son-in-law. At that time, if she is not satisfied, I will use my magic power to interfere. "
"Bai Suzhen …?"
Yin Hongxiu repeated this name. She could feel that she was special in Xu Xian's heart. This was his only legitimate wife!
She must be an extraordinary woman to be so recognized by him!
She could not help but feel bitter in her heart. But at the same time, she made up her mind to cut off that trace of love in her heart.
Xu Xian saw her frown and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yin Hongxiu reacted and said, "Nothing. We can only talk about this when the time comes. Please promise me one thing."
"What is it?"
"Don't let Rou Jia be sad."
Xu Xian said confidently, "I will." Wasn't it to cultivate and pursue power to protect the precious people around him?
Xu Xian left the Princess's Residence and returned home. He did not step out of the house again and focused on his studies.
Half a month passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the court examinations.
Before daybreak, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse. There were no clouds in the sky.
Many tributary candidates gathered at the Ministry of Rites and then took their carriages to the palace for the final examination. Only after the court examinations would they be qualified to be called Jinshi.
There were hundreds of tributary candidates admitted. No matter who they met, they all cupped their hands and greeted each other.
Although they came from different places and their only interaction was that they had taken the examinations together, they were already classmates of the same roll.
They were also apprenticed to the same teacher — Wang Wenrui.
In the future, they would have to take care of each other in their official careers. Naturally, they had to be closer.
The arrival of Xu Xian and Pan Yu caused a small commotion. Pan Yu had to deal with it, but she handled it with ease.
Suddenly, someone came out from the crowd and pulled on Xu Xian's sleeve. "Good move, Han Wen."
The person who came could also be said to have a dignified appearance, but the way he blinked his eyes and the lecherous look on his face really destroyed the proper image. It was Jin Shengjie.
Xu Xian was surprised and said, "Even you passed?" He could not help but worry about the future of this country.
Kim Sung-gye said, "This is a small matter. Tell me, how was that night?
Ai, I actually misjudged you. I didn't expect you, Han Wen, to be so heroic, so magnificent, so … Ai! "His face was full of reverence, and it was even greater than Xu Xian's famous poem.
Xu Xian said helplessly, "Were you there that night?
Why didn't you come looking for me? "
Kim Sung-gye chuckled and said, "The threshold for a prince's residence is too high. I can't go, I can't go." In reality, he felt that Xu Xian was too serious. It was not fun to drag him along.
"My family's ship is coming back soon. You have shares in it. When the time comes, my old man will definitely ask me to invite you over."
Xu Xian said, "Yes, I will definitely go." Speaking of which, he did not know how Yu 'er was doing. It was a good opportunity for him to visit her.