Chapter 639: The Third Place Winner

The emperor promoted Concubine Cai Shu to a noble concubine because it was impossible for Prince Kang to seize the throne again. Otherwise, he would never give her this position, which would allow them to have inappropriate thoughts.

At noon, the emperor went to Jingling Palace where Concubine Li lived to celebrate the full moon of the little girl.

Queen Ye sent someone to deliver ten pieces of brocade satin.

Xun Xiang accompanied Queen Ye to finish lunch before leaving the palace.

When getting on the car at the palace gate, she unexpectedly met Qiu Wangzhi.

I haven't seen him for a long time.

Qiu Wangzhi was wearing an official uniform and his face was serious.

He also saw Xun Xiang, bowed to Xun Xiang and walked over.

He clenched his fist against his mouth and said in a very low voice, "I just received news that Master Mingyuan and Master Hongyi will be able to return to Beijing in early June."

The emperor also eagerly looked forward to their return. The main reason was that several princes and grandchildren were poisoned by "Lianxin Powder", and he wanted to see if Master Mingyuan had a way to detoxify.

Xun Xiang was very happy.

She smiled and said, "Really? I've been looking forward to seeing them. I haven't seen them for a long time, I miss them so much."

Xun Xiang's joy infected Qiu Wangzhi, and a smile appeared on his stern face.

Xun Xiang asked again, "Is Jingjing okay now? I haven't seen her for a long time, and I miss her too."

Qiu Wangzhi smiled even more, and said in a normal voice, "Very good, but it's a bit boring to stay at home. If the princess has nothing to do, invite a few friends to go see her."

I know that I feel sorry for my young wife. Moreover, he should no longer have the obsession before when he can face Xun Xiang so calmly.

Xun Xiang was also happy for them and smiled, "Okay, I'll invite my second sister-in-law, Honglan, and Ziyan to see her another day."

Qiu Wangzhi clasped his fists, "Thank you."

Xun Xiang was laughing while sitting in the car.

My uncle is twelve years old and has grown into a young man. As soon as he returned to the palace, the pattern of the palace changed completely...

The results of the palace examination on April 18 were announced.

At the hour of Mao, the sun rose in the east, and the morning clouds were blooming. Because it rained yesterday, the road was still wet, and round dewdrops hung on the flowers, grass and leaves. The morning breeze mixed with a moist breath rushed towards us.

Xun Xiang sent Xun Yi Bo to the East Corner Gate, and he went to the Zhonghe Hall to wait for the list.

Xun Xiang bent her knees and smiled, "I wish my brother a successful start and success."

Xun Yi Bo smiled and clasped his fists, "I want to borrow my sister's good words."

At the beginning of the Si hour, Mrs. Xun came with Grandma Xun and her eldest grandson Xun Zhengqian.

Brother Qian didn't even go to school today, so he came to receive on-site education. Second Grandma Xun was pregnant and didn't come.

Not long after, Princess Ji brought her little girl Gao Wan, Princess Nanyang brought her daughter Wei Yusheng, Princess Qing brought Gao Mingzhu, Old Lady Qiu brought Qiu Yuhan, Mrs. Sun brought Sun Mingjiao, Mrs. Mi brought her concubine Mi Hongxia, Zhang brought Xue Tian, ​​and Mi Hongmian brought Dong Youcheng.

Mi Honglan was shy and embarrassed to come.

They came here to hear the news so that they could congratulate Princess Dongyang and Xun Xiang as soon as possible.

Mrs. Qiu is almost 70 years old, and she is in great health, even stronger than when she was young. Xun Xiang thinks that this has a lot to do with her "passing" soft algae to her.

It's a pity that she has become an unknown hero, and the old lady doesn't know about the good things she has done. She just thinks that Master Mingyuan helped her with the treatment.

Seeing her like this, Xun Xiang is still happy. At that time, she passed it on to all the relatives who could pass it on, and their physical fitness must have been greatly improved.

At the beginning of noon, there was a burst of firecrackers in the outer courtyard.

Yan Jialing had prepared firecrackers, and they set them off immediately when the news came back to the mansion.

Qiu Yuhan smiled and said, "My cousin's ranking has been reported back."

Soon after, a servant ran in frantically, knelt down and said with a smile, "Congratulations to the princess, congratulations to the princess, the fourth master has won the third place in the imperial examination, and is the youngest third place in the imperial examination in our dynasty. He is also an editor in the Hanlin Academy, and works in the same government office as the son-in-law."

Xun Yi Bo made history. He was not only the youngest third place in the imperial examination in history, but also the first third place in the imperial examination from a royal family, and the first third place in the imperial examination with a title.

Immediately, there was a chorus of congratulations.

Princess Nanyang smiled and said, "My eldest sister is blessed. Her son-in-law is the top scholar, and her adopted son is the third place in the imperial examination."

Mi Hongmian added, "The adopted daughter is also the most talented woman in Dali."

Dongyang laughed out loud with praise.

Everyone not only congratulated Dongyang and Xun Xiang, but also congratulated Mrs. Mi.

Madam Su smiled and said, "Madam Mi is blessed. The husband of her eldest daughter is a marquis, and the husband of her youngest daughter is a third place winner. They are both talented and beautiful, and have excellent character."

Madam Mi laughed so hard that her face became sore, and she replied, "Madam Sun is also very lucky. Her son is a royal guard at a young age, and he will marry the most talented woman in Dali home next year."

After lunch, gifts from the royal family, relatives and friends came one after another.

Xun Xiang and Dongyang discussed that they would entertain guests on the 20th to express their gratitude.

The next day, the top three students rode horses to parade in the streets. Xun Xiang invited Mi Honglan and her sisters, Zhang Ziyan, Xue Tian, ​​Ding Liren, Xun Yihui, Xun Yiqiang and other young men to take Xun Zhengqian to the teahouse to watch the style of the top three, second place and third place winners.

Ding Liren has already studied at the Imperial College, and will study at home in the future. Tao Weng promised that as long as he was in good health, he would guide him in his studies for one day every ten days.

When Xun Fu Ma came back, Xun Xiang would also ask him to regularly guide Ding Liren.

A burst of stringed music came, and people immediately rushed to the windows, and the pedestrians on the street also divided into two teams.

The front team of ceremonial guards, holding flags and carrying the plaque of "Jinshi Jidi", the first one is the champion, the second one is the second place, and the third one is the third place. The long team behind is the other Jinshi Jidi.

The Jinwu Guards and yamen runners on both sides maintained order.

The top scholar and the runner-up were both in their thirties and had beards. Only the third scholar, Xun Yibo, was young, handsome and elegant. Even though Xun was ranked third, everyone looked at him. Young wives and girls threw the most flowers, purses and hydrangeas to him.

The scene was very spectacular, more lively than chasing stars in the previous life.

Xun Xiang also prepared flowers and purses to throw to Xun Yibo.

The team gradually went away, and the street returned to peace.

Several girls teased Mi Honglan, making her happy and shy.

They went to the restaurant across the street to eat before going home.

When Xun Xiang returned to the mansion, Wei Ma pointed to a basket of red eggs and smiled, "The palace sent someone to send it. My cousin gave birth to a girl at noon today. The child weighed five pounds and nine ounces, and both are safe. Please invite the princess to have a third-day celebration on the 21st."

Ding Zhen gave birth to a child.

Xun Xiang smiled and peeled a red egg and ate it, and asked people to share the egg.

On the 20th, the Dongyang Princess's mansion was decorated with red and green, and it was full of joy.

Xun Qianli, Xun Qianyue and their sons came to Princess Dongyang's mansion early in the morning. Xun Fu Ma was not there, so they entertained the male guests with Xun Yibo.

Madam Xun Da, Madam Xun Si and Grandma Xun also came, and they helped to greet the female guests.

Almost all the clan members came out in full force to congratulate today.

Some important ministers, nobles and relatives and friends also came.

They not only looked at Dongyang's face, but also the face of the emperor and empress.

Princess Zhaoyang came with Consort Kang. She always wanted to be alone with Xun Xiang, as if she had something to say. (End of this chapter)