allonlinenovel Chapter 252 They're not even engaged yet, and you're already putting a green hat on Sima W
Chapter 252 They're not even engaged yet, and you're already putting a green hat on Sima W
Qin Yizhen sat by the window in the Peony Pavilion on the third floor, looking at the scene in the main hall.
Great joy and great sorrow unfolded, but joy outweighed sorrow. Those who won were in high spirits, while those who lost left the stage in dejection. That was all.
That can be considered fair and just.
"The imperial examination system for selecting officials was brilliant at the time," Qin Yizhen said, taking a sip of tea.
Mrs. Min agreed: "Yes, it's all thanks to Mr. Yu."
In previous dynasties, most officials were appointed through recommendation. However, as the dynasty has lasted longer, the court is now filled with the sons and daughters of the emperor, whether they are capable or not.
Later, Mr. Yu proposed the imperial examination system for selecting officials, which provided a path for ordinary people.
Studying well and passing the imperial examinations can lead to becoming an official and changing one's destiny—what a promising path to success!
Although there are still some gaps, and it is not entirely bright, there will always be people who rise from the bottom, and these people will be the backbone of Dongqin in the future.
"What a pity about Mr. Yu!"
Who in this world does not know Mr. Yu, and who does not weep for him?
This Mr. Yu, during the previous dynasty, held the official rank of Grand Tutor, and was one of the regents left by the late emperor for a young emperor. Seeing that the court was occupied by powerful families and was in a state of chaos, he came up with the idea of selecting officials through the imperial examination.
He fought against powerful clans for more than a decade, but was ultimately framed by them and sentenced to death by slow slicing by the emperor he served.
Upon Mr. Yu's death, the enraged people rose up in rebellion, overthrowing the corrupt court.
After years of war, the four kingdoms of Eastern Qin, Southern Qi, Western Liang, and Northern Wei stood in a tripartite balance of power. However, nowadays, all the kingdoms select officials by replacing recommendation with the "civil and military examinations".
People here, regardless of whether they are scholars or warriors, all respect Mr. Wenzheng and call him "Master Wenzheng".
The upright refers to the righteous energy of heaven and earth.
It's heartbreaking that such a person ended up like this.
Madam Min said, "Nowadays, I think Mr. Wenzheng can also see this beautiful scenery. In that case, he will have no regrets and feel that it is all worthwhile."
"That's true. By the way, I've heard that the descendants of the Yu family are in Southern Qi?"
After Mr. Yu was executed by slow slicing, his family was also wiped out. However, some brave warriors saved several people and later went into hiding. It is said that they appeared in the Southern Qi Dynasty.
"Who knows if it's true or not." Madam Min shook her head. "The powerful families hated the Yu family to the extreme. Later, they would kill anyone with the surname Yu on sight. It's not even certain whether the Yu family members today are actually descendants of Mr. Wenzheng."
"Indeed," Qin Yizhen sighed. "If given the chance, I would really like to meet the descendants of the Yu family."
After watching the excitement at Wanshi Tower, the group prepared to leave after noon. However, just as Qin Yizhen stepped out the door, Princess Huizhen emerged from another unnamed elegant room.
Beside her followed a young man dressed in purple robes. He was young, but possessed a handsome face and a pair of captivating peach blossom eyes that seemed to hold deep affection. His gaze was always filled with tender tenderness, and the vibrant color of his eyes seemed to drown one in their beauty.
Her face, with its red lips and white teeth, resembled that of a woman.
Qin Yizhen turned her head and saw Princess Huizhen reaching out to grab the young man's hand, her face beaming with joy: "Jade Gentleman~"
Qin Yizhen: "...???"
"!!!"
Qin Yizhen's heart almost stopped beating.
Just then, the young master noticed that someone was watching them. He tugged at Princess Huizhen's long sleeve, and Princess Huizhen turned around and saw Qin Yizhen and her party.
Princess Huizhen: "!!!"
"Royal Sister!" Qin Yizhen's face turned green. "Who is he?"
Last time, after Princess Huizhen and Sima Wuxu met, Qin Yizhen and Cheng Yan were not optimistic about the relationship at first. After all, Princess Huizhen thought that Sima Wuxu was "incomplete in all five limbs". But strangely, the two seemed to get along very well. Sima Wuxu invited Princess Huizhen to watch a play, and they met a few more times afterward.
Qin Yizhen and Cheng Yan secretly discussed that Sima Wuxu was quite capable, able to coax Princess Huizhen.
But what does she see right now?
Princess Huizhen was seen arguing with a young gentleman as they walked out of Sima Wuxu's elegant residence.
What is she trying to do?
Is this a case of putting a green hat on Sima Wuxu's head before the engagement is even finalized?
Princess Huizhen instinctively pulled the young man into the private room and slammed the door shut.
Lady Changting and Lady Min looked at each other in bewilderment.
Lady Changting said, "Princess, since you have other matters to attend to, we will take our leave."
Qin Yizhen nodded: "Alright, you can go back first, but you must not tell anyone about what happened today."
"Of course." Lady Changting and Lady Min nodded in agreement, then quickly led their people downstairs and left.
Qin Yizhen stepped forward, walked to the door of the elegant pavilion, and knocked: "Open the door."
No one responded inside.
"Royal elder sister," Qin Yizhen said, her tone slightly flattened but tinged with anger, "if you don't open the door, I'll have your uncle come and arrest you, or, if Mother finds out, she will surely..."
Before Qin Yi could finish speaking, the door was suddenly flung open.
Princess Huizhen's face also showed anger: "Qin Yizhen, you've got some nerve, haven't you? You even dare to threaten me! What else can you do besides tattle?!"
"How dare you say that!" Qin Yizhen grabbed her arm and pulled her out the door, heading towards the Peony Pavilion. Only after the door closed did she ask Princess Huizhen, "Who is he?"
"Whoever is none of your business," Princess Huizhen sneered. "Just mind your own business and stop meddling in other people's affairs."
"Me, meddling in other people's business?" Qin Yizhen snorted coldly. "Do you think I want to meddle? If it weren't for Cheng Yan and the Empress Dowager, I wouldn't even glance at you no matter what you do."
Each person reaps what they sow. Qin Yizhen had tried to advise and persuade Princess Huizhen about her actions, but Princess Huizhen refused to listen and even went her own way. Qin Yizhen simply didn't want to get involved.
But they were also worried that something might have happened, and Cheng Yan and Empress Dowager Cheng were heartbroken.
To put it bluntly, the reason she still cares is actually for her own peace of mind.
"Then close your eyes and don't look. Hurry up and leave, don't disturb my leisure! I'm not thinking about Xie Zhan anymore. If you dare to provoke me again, I'll go and bother Xie Zhan!"
Qin Yizhen was so angry that she almost had a heart attack: "I don't care about you, huh? Fine, then let your uncle take care of you."
Qin Yizhen left Wanshi Tower with a lot of anger and returned to the Pingxi Marquis's residence. When Cheng Yan returned, she immediately told him about the matter and told him to handle it himself.
"Have someone investigate this matter thoroughly and find out what really happened to her."
"If she really acts so recklessly, perhaps this marriage should be called off. If she's not honest, she shouldn't go and ruin Young Master Sima's life."