Chapter 132 His damn possessiveness comes back again
Pei Ye knew that if he wanted to really make Emperor Qingyuan angry, he had to target the people or things he cared about the most.
"Your Majesty brought back a girl named Xia Nishang. He dotes on her very much. Xia Nishang is proficient in poetry and songs, and she will also take part in this year's imperial examination."
"Does this have anything to do with Chu Li?" Chu Yue asked curiously.
She knew from a young age that her father had countless women and was a womanizer, so there was nothing strange about him keeping a woman outside.
Pei Ye folded his arms and asked, "What does your majesty care about most?"
"You mean to let Chu Li and Xia Nishang..." Chu Yue suddenly realized.
Pei Ye smiled with his lips curved, "The bastard is smarter than the Third Prince. The concubine in the harem must at least be the one that His Majesty loves. If she is just an ordinary maid, what's the use!"
Chu Yue was naturally unhappy when Pei Ye said that her brother was stupid, but what Pei Ye said was indeed the truth.
If she had returned to the capital before her good-for-nothing brother made the mistake, she would definitely not have let her stupid brother do such a brainless thing.
She asked in confusion: "What does that have to do with the imperial examination?"
Pei Ye smiled slightly, "Anyway, Xia Nishang will definitely meet the prince during the imperial examination."
Chu Yue's eyes turned cold. Could it be that his father asked Chu Li to preside over this year's imperial examination?
She knew it well.
"Okay, I wish us immediate success."
Chu Yue looked at Pei Ye with a smile, took a step forward, and just as she put her hand on Pei Ye's arm, Pei Ye took a step back and sneered, "Is it so difficult to satisfy you? It seems that having a concubine is not enough. What, you want three people together?"
Chu Yue's face turned cold and she didn't answer.
As a man, Mo Yun lost all face at this moment. Chu Yue had just done that kind of thing with him, but she still wanted to hook up with Pei Ye.
Pei Ye smiled uninhibitedly and turned to leave.
Chu Yue asked: "You haven't told me how to cooperate specifically yet?"
Pei Ye stood still, "*** you haven't paid me back yet, you should be grateful that I didn't take revenge on you. This commander has provided a clue, and it's up to you to decide what to do!"
After saying this, he walked away.
Chu Yue looked at Pei Ye who was unmoved. This madman wanted her to take action. Even if the plan failed, it would have nothing to do with him, Pei Ye.
Of course she won't fail!
However, Pei Ye would never watch her fail in her mission.
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Chu Li quietly built up his own power in the palace.
Whether by small inducements or deliberate arrangements, she still managed to win over some useful people.
She received news that her father wanted her to preside over the imperial examination.
The imperial examination period is not short.
This means that she cannot leave the capital for the next two or three months.
Chu Li's eyes darkened, and his plan to leave the capital would have to wait.
The next morning at court, Emperor Qingyuan looked at Chu Li.
"The provincial examination of this imperial examination has ended. Next up are the joint examination and the palace examination. I have decided that the chief examiners of this joint examination will be Prime Minister Jiang Zhide, Grand Tutor Ye Hanting, and Crown Prince Chu Li! The Crown Prince will also preside over this imperial examination, and the Grand Tutor must teach the Crown Prince wholeheartedly."
Ye Hanting frowned. Originally, Chu Li only needed to be responsible for presiding over the imperial examination.
Now he has become one of the examiners.
Who advised Your Majesty to let Chu Li serve as the examiner?
For Chu Li, this is an opportunity, but it may also be a trap.
Chu Li was also shocked. In this strange world, she was only eighteen years old. It would be difficult for her to convince others if she were to be the chief examiner!
As expected, all the ministers were silent.
Chu Yue thought to herself: Pei Ye is very well-informed!
However, Chu Li is going to be the chief examiner of this imperial examination?
How virtuous and capable he is!
Sure enough, a minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the prince is only eighteen years old. How can he be the chief examiner? I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince the public!"
Chu Li didn't want to be the chief examiner, as there might be many traps waiting for her!
She took the opportunity to say, "Father, I am still young, so I'd better give the position of chief examiner to someone more suitable."
Unexpectedly, the voice of Emperor Qingyuan came over, "When the Crown Prince was regent, I had already examined the Crown Prince's ability. This time, I let the Crown Prince be one of the chief examiners, and I also hope that the Crown Prince can learn from Prime Minister Jiang and Master Ye. You don't need to say more!"
It turned out that Emperor Qingyuan chose to do this in order to train the prince's abilities.
I'm training my son, what else can they say?
Chu Li lowered his eyes, it would be best if it was just like this.
Emperor Qingyuan was really eager to make the woman he loved a female official.
He coughed and said, "The Spring Examination is not as convenient for women as for men, so the nine-day examination will be reduced to six days."
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Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the candidates arrived in the capital. The travel expenses to Beijing for the examination were paid by the national treasury, and the inns they stayed in were all government-owned.
Spring had just arrived and Chu Li's belly was already showing. Fortunately, she had a belt to support her waist, so her waist had plenty of room to move, so it wasn't noticeable for the time being.
Chu Li went to check where the candidates lived.
Mu Feng and Pei Ye are responsible for the safety of this scientific expedition.
Chu Li saw Mu Feng patrolling nearby with his men.
She asked someone to bring a pot of tea to Mu Feng. When Mu Feng saw Chu Li on the second floor, he smiled slightly.
His nephew, standing there with such a handsome appearance, was really a pleasure to the eyes.
Chu Li lowered her eyes and took the hand warmer that Mu Feng gave her. She couldn't figure out who the father of the child was.
Mu Feng treats her differently now, with more maturity and consideration as an elder.
It's just a matter of reciprocity. Isn't this how family members should care about each other?
She didn't notice at all that when Ye Hanting saw the two of them smiling at each other, his heart began to feel sour again.
Chu Li caught a glimpse of Ye Hanting walking towards her and asked, "How is it?"
"Sir, my people checked everywhere and everything is normal."
She checked everything from candles to food and bedding, for fear that someone was deliberately causing trouble.
Ye Hanting looked at her. She really did take care of every detail, and was serious and thorough in everything.
He glanced at the hand warmer in Chu Li's hand and asked, "It's already spring, Your Highness, are you feeling weak?"
Chu Li was a little embarrassed as this year's late spring cold snap was quite severe.
Is Ye Hanting mocking her for being effeminate?
Under Mu Feng's gaze, Ye Hanting held Chu Li's hand and felt her body temperature.
Then he took the hand warmer from her hand, looked into her eyes and said, "Your hands are indeed a little cold. Go inside."
Chu Li was forcefully pulled away by him.
Mu Feng withdrew his gaze and a sense of possessiveness rose in his heart. Did Ye Hanting do that on purpose?
Why did he pull Chu Li's hand in front of him and deliberately take away the hand warmer he gave to Chu Li?
The corners of Chi Yan's lips twitched. How come he saw two men fighting with their eyes for another man!
The prince is too charming, so the master has deliberately avoided getting close to Chu Li.
Why, as soon as General Mu gets close, his damn possessiveness comes back again.
Kong Wu walked behind Chu Li and Ye Hanting. His eyes lit up and he said, "Your Highness, that one is Luo Mingchuan, the champion of this year's provincial examination."
Chu Li glanced sideways and saw a handsome and elegant young man holding a book in his right hand, flipping through the pages intently.
Kong Wu continued, "The Luo family is one of the four major families in Jiangzhou. Young Master Luo not only has a wealthy family background, but also has outstanding literary talent. He is known as the most talented person in Jiangzhou."
Chu Li looked at the charming old ancestor who looked like a person in a painting. She praised him casually, "You are a young talent, so elegant!"
Kong Wu looked at Luo Mingchuan with admiration, "Someone has placed a bet that Luo Chuanming will win three prizes in a row!"
Chi Yan sneered disdainfully, "It's not that easy to win three prizes in a row. The last person who won three prizes in a row..."
Ye Hanting said coldly: "Are you free? Go over there and take a look."