"Just now... the palace people left in a hurry, as if they were going to announce an edict..."

"Yes, it seems so. Why hasn't it taken so long for us to enter the palace?"

The children of the aristocratic family who had been waiting at the door for a long time began to talk in low voices and started to watch people go out. They didn't dare to hum yet, but they couldn't help it anymore.

People are a little curious.

"I'm afraid there are important matters in the court that haven't been discussed yet. Tomorrow is the Spring Festival, and there are many court affairs."

On weekdays, these young masters are highly praised outside and are treated with courtesy wherever they go. Today, at the gate of the palace, they have experienced what imperial power is.

No matter how rich they are, this palace gate is right here. Without the will, they can't move forward even one step.

They have had a deep understanding of the word wealth since they were young, but they still need to slowly understand the word power. Today is the beginning.

"Sir, what took you so long?"

Ji An was a little anxious waiting for this. Maybe something went wrong in the imperial court. After all, his young master was not his legitimate son...

Of course Ji An hopes that his young master can successfully enter the court, so the young master also has hope in the Cheng family, right?

"When it comes, take care of it. There is no need to worry about waiting."

Cheng Lan had a calm face. Whether he could enter the court or not was never his wish. However, with the methods of King Su and his father, judging from the current situation, he would probably enter today.

Because his father couldn't just watch the Cheng family suffer.

On the contrary... Cheng Si, who was still in the prison cell of the Criminal Department after suffering a disadvantage, was probably very angry.

"Master, are you really... not nervous at all?"

Ji An swallowed his saliva and became more and more nervous as he spoke.

The young master only has this chance.

Cheng Lan smiled and said nothing. At this moment, there was a commotion at the palace gate, and Cheng Lan followed the movement and looked over.

When he saw Mei Shijiu, his eyes became clearer.

Could it be that the imperial edict just now was sent to the Mei Mansion? The ninth son of the Mei family... is finally going to enter the court.

If so, then he was really looking forward to entering the main hall today.

The rumored Ninth Young Master has finally entered the court. Even the Holy Emperor can't stop him?

"Ninth Young Master?"

Ji An also recognized it and couldn't help but shout lowly. He appeared here at this time. Needless to say, he knew the reason.

As soon as Mei Shijiu got off the carriage, the palace servants summoned all the princes from aristocratic families to enter the palace and go to the main hall.

For a moment, everyone was in a state of confusion, and even forgot to say hello when they saw Mei Shijiu.

On the contrary, Mei Shijiu saluted everyone first.

"Everyone, please."

After Mei Shijiu finished speaking, he strode forward and paused when he reached Cheng Lan, "Master Cheng Liu, are you coming with us?"

Cheng Lan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "It's an honor! Ninth Young Master, please!"

Mei Shijiu nodded with a smile, held back his folded hands and strode forward.

"Why did the Ninth Young Master come together with this Cheng family member?"

"That's right, I didn't hear that they knew each other..."

"The Mei family is not King Hesu..."

Behind Mei Shijiu and Cheng Lan, there was a whisper, but they only said a few words and stopped.

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The news of Mei Shijiu's entry into the palace reached the ears of Concubine Li and Princess Ninth, and the expressions of mother and daughter changed instantly.

"It seems...your royal brother didn't stop him!"

Concubine Li looked at her daughter and saw the disappointment in her eyes.

Feng Shuya said nothing, and slowly stood up and saluted Concubine Li, "Mother Concubine, I am going to accompany the imperial grandmother to chant sutras. I will take my leave first!"

Concubine Li didn't say anything, nodded and waved her hand, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Having been obsessed for such a long time, it is inevitable to be sad, but as a princess, she shouldn't be so obvious when she is sad, making people laugh!

Feng Shuya seemed to have expected Concubine Li's reaction to be like this.

It's not that she's sad, it's just that she doesn't want to be here at the moment.

"Your Majesty, when Mei Shijiu enters the court, it is impossible for her to be the consort. The princess feels sad. You..."

As soon as Feng Shuya left, Concubine Li's personal aunt couldn't help but say, in the palace, those who can talk to the master like this are all slaves who pay special attention to the master.

Concubine Li looked at the door and sighed, "The Queen Mother is used to it. I have told her a long time ago that the Mei family is not an ordinary family, and Mei Shijiu is so outstanding. How can the Mei family be willing to let him become the consort?"

The Queen Mother always gives her hope... It's because she can't figure it out herself, and she insists on sinking deeper and deeper. I also know that she feels uncomfortable. She is my biological child, how can I not feel bad for her? But you also looked at it... She looks like this, Ben

The concubine just wants to comfort her with a few words, can she listen?"

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Princess has been with the Queen Mother since she was a child, and now... she is with you..."

"Okay, speaking of it, I shouldn't have... tried every means to get the Queen Mother to choose her. It was for her own good. She thought that being raised by the Queen Mother's side in this harem would give her an extra layer of security. Now that she is not close to me, she can't complain.

Who...that's all, I can't marry the one I want to marry. With the Queen Mother here, her marriage will never go anywhere, but Zi Heng... didn't stop Mei Shijiu this time. If he didn't do it well, he might have offended the Mei family.

He shouldn't be allowed to try... King Su is a lesson learned from the past!"

After all, the Mei family cannot be moved easily.

Concubine Keli didn't know that her son's thoughts were much deeper than she thought.

Now that he has taken action, he has thought that he will offend the Mei family and Mei Shijiu, but he knows better that the Mei family cannot be won over. This will be a huge obstacle in the future, so his move will eventually

Walk.

Stopping it once and for all, not stopping it... would also make his father realize how powerful the Mei family is.

As an emperor, how can he tolerate forces beyond his control in the court?

Seeing Mei Shijiu walking into the hall, Yue Wang Feng Ziheng had already adjusted his mood and cheered up.

The road is long and it is too early to tell what the outcome will be.

Mei Shijiu, on the other hand, looked at the other children from aristocratic families and performed the grand ceremony together.

Emperor Xuan's eyes flashed when he saw Mei Shijiu in a brown robe.

"No gifts! Everyone, get up. The fact that you can go to this hall today means that you are all outstanding in your family. A good man should..."

Emperor Xuan looked at the children of aristocratic families standing in the main hall and began to speak.

The disciples of the aristocratic families standing in the main hall lowered their heads to listen to the holy will. It was the first time they stood in the Jinluan Hall. The solemnity and majesty made them involuntarily nervous, and some timid palms began to sweat.

After a short speech, we got to the point.

"...Whether you can stand up in court to serve the country and bring glory to your family depends on your respective abilities..."

The so-called palace examination began, and the process was simple. First, each of the six ministers asked a question to test their familiarity with court affairs; then the three princes asked questions. This dynasty, the three princes, Mrs. Mei, was at court. The grand master had been recuperating at home and had not come to court for a long time.

, Taibao has been vacant, so only Mrs. Mei asked questions, and finally Emperor Xuan.

Therefore, there are actually only three tests in the palace examination. No writing is required. Questions and answers are asked on the spot, and the results are discussed by the ministers. It is quite straightforward.

"Liu Qing, please ask the question."

The six ministers stepped forward at the same time, and the first one to ask a question was Yun Shangde.

In fact, there is nothing new. I kept asking and asking about the same things. They were all descendants of aristocratic families. It was just a formality.

But even so, there is still a clear distinction between high and low.

Mei Shijiu is naturally the one who attracts the most attention, and the other one is the rather surprising Cheng Lan.

When it was Emperor Xuan's turn to come up with the question, Emperor Xuan's words frightened everyone.

"If you can answer this question of mine, leave it. If you can't answer it, then return it!"

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