allonlinenovel Chapter 249 Recommendation of Liu Fuchen
Chapter 249 Recommendation of Liu Fuchen
The next day, Xin Moyan got up early. After tidying herself up, she took Cailian out and headed to Chunyi Pavilion.
She had also made a promise with her brother last night that she would take Sister Shuiyi to the milk tea shop after he finished his court session, since she hadn't let Sister Shuiyi try milk tea yet!
"Miss, wouldn't it be unsafe for us to walk?"
"Peace of mind!"
She patted Cailian on the shoulder, "Riding in a carriage is slow and uncomfortable. It's better to walk. It's broad daylight, and the security in the capital isn't that bad."
"OK then!"
The two, master and servant, chatted as they walked, and soon arrived at the entrance of Chunyi Pavilion. He Yi, with his sharp eyes, quickly welcomed them inside and led them directly to the Qingyu Pavilion on the third floor.
"Young Master, Miss Mo Yan has arrived!"
With a creak, the bamboo door opened quickly, revealing Liu Fuchen in a fine blue robe. His features were handsome and refined, with a gentle look in his eyes. He possessed a noble and elegant demeanor, but he appeared to be even thinner than before.
"Mo Yan, I knew you would come."
His clear, melodious voice carried a hint of excitement. With a smile on his face, he hurriedly invited the two into the Qingyu Pavilion.
"Fu Chen, I'm so sorry, so much has happened lately. Buyu and I have been talking about coming to see you all the time, and the days have just passed by."
"It's alright. Mo Yan must be quite busy now that she's started a business." Liu Fuchen sat down opposite her and poured her a cup of tea.
Xin Moyan looked around the room and said, "Fu Chen, you've had quite a few excellent works lately!"
"Hehe~ Mo Yan is too kind. I was just doodling when I had nothing else to do."
A moment later, the two spoke at the same time.
"Fu Chen..."
“Mo Yan…”
"Haha~"
They looked at each other and smiled.
"It seems I spoke too hastily, Mo Yan, you go first."
With a slight curve to her lips, Xin Moyan smiled brightly, "Fu Chen, the main reason I've come today is to discuss something with you. I hope you can give it serious consideration."
"Oh? Mo Yan sounds so serious, is it something important?"
She nodded. "Fu Chen, are you interested in joining the court as an official and serving the country?"
Liu Fuchen was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "To become an official? What makes you say that?"
She cleared her throat and explained earnestly, “His Majesty has only been on the throne for three years, and the court is in dire need of capable officials. In addition, many corrupt officials have been found recently. Once the National Assembly is over, His Majesty will vigorously rectify those corrupt officials, which will create many vacancies, especially for civil officials. Fu Chen, you are full of knowledge and talent. You should not spend your days confined to the painting studio and gazing at the mountains and rivers. If you can benefit the country and the people and become a good official who will be remembered for generations, wouldn’t that be more meaningful than a few paintings and calligraphy?”
Liu Fuchen was enlightened by her advice. Mo Yan's words made sense. If he could benefit the common people with his own efforts, his calligraphy and paintings could not compare.
He hesitated for a moment, then smiled helplessly, “Mo Yan doesn’t know, although His Majesty is good at governing the country, how easy is it for someone to pass the imperial examination and even rise through the ranks to enter the court!”
“I know! I heard He Yi say that you not only studied calligraphy and painting from a young age, but also read poetry and books diligently for many years. However, you failed the imperial examinations several times in recent years, and your essays were almost submitted to the emperor each time. That's why you gave up calligraphy and took over the family's painting studio.”
"Mo Yan, you..."
"Listen to me first. The imperial examinations in previous years were not due to your lack of ability, but rather because they were monopolized by aristocratic families led by Qin Huai. They did not allow commoners to have a chance to rise. Young talents could only come from those aristocratic families. Therefore, your examinations in those years must have been rigged. His Majesty is going to crack down on these people this time. Fu Chen, don't worry, the imperial examinations in the future will never be unfair."
Then, she raised an eyebrow at Liu Fuchen, giving him a reassuring look, "Fuchen, I came here specifically to tell you this because I know about your past experiences in the imperial examinations. With your outstanding talent, you will surely be favored by His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Liu Fuchen fell into deep thought. He had lost interest in becoming an official at the moment, but Mo Yan's advice today made him look at her in a new light. She was truly an interesting and thoughtful woman.
"Fu Chen?" She raised her hand and waved it in front of Liu Fu Chen.
"Hmm? Hehe~ I didn't expect that Mo Yan would come today to persuade me to enter officialdom."
“Fu Chen, you have talent, it’s really not right to let it go to waste. Even if you become an official, you can still paint in your spare time!”
Seeing the sparkle in her eyes, Liu Fuchen felt a soft spot in his heart suddenly tremble.
After a long while, he stared into Xin Moyan's eyes before slowly saying, "Moyan, thank you for your advice. In that case, I will try again next year."
"Why next year? The court is in dire need of someone like you right now, Fu Chen. If you trust me, I'll recommend you, okay?"
He frowned, then shook his head. “Mo Yan, I appreciate your kindness. I know you are a princess and your brother is a general. You must have made many connections with powerful ministers and famous officials in the court. But I don’t want to rely on any connections to get into officialdom. This goes against my ambitions over the years. I’ll wait until next year’s imperial examination and give it another try!”
Upon hearing this, Xin Moyan immediately became anxious. She had promised His Majesty that it would be done as soon as possible; if she waited until next year, the flowers would have withered.
"This doesn't count as getting in through the back door! Let me tell you, you don't know this, but take the current Prime Minister Lou Shenghan, for example. He didn't become Prime Minister by simply passing the provincial or palace examinations. It was His Majesty's discerning eye that made him so!"
At that moment, Lou Shenghan was walking on Changmen Street when he suddenly sneezed, somewhat puzzled.
"Mo Yan, what do you mean by this..."
"The imperial examination is meant to give scholars a chance to rise in the ranks. As long as your talent is truly deserving, serving our dynasty sooner and bringing peace to the common people sooner is better, isn't it? Besides, you haven't met His Majesty, but I... know him. His Majesty is wise, powerful, and decisive. He will definitely appreciate you and will not be bound by the formalities of the imperial examination. Just look at Prime Minister Lou, who is above the emperor and second only to the emperor."
Liu Fuchen was amused by her exaggerated expression and chuckled, "In your opinion, Mo Yan, who would you recommend me to?"
She rubbed her hands together, "Hehe~ Of course, I'm a disciple of the Emperor!"
"You mean... His Majesty?"
"Well, but I've already agreed with His Majesty that if there are any talented people, they should be brought to the Prime Minister's residence first, and then Prime Minister Lou will take you to see His Majesty. I cannot interfere in politics."
"Hehe~ It seems that Mo Yan and the Prime Minister are quite familiar with each other."
She scratched her head. "It's alright! Fu Chen, although Prime Minister Lou has a sharp tongue and is quite greedy, he has a unique way of thinking. If you work with him, you will definitely not be bored in court."