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891 How could it be her?

The Emperor had been raised by the Grand Empress Dowager since he was young and he knew when she was truly happy and when she was just bluffing. So, he was not afraid of being glared at and continued, Imperial grandmother, tell your grandson, why did you point to peace? Jinghe has the worst reputation among all the princesses. You pointed her to Duke Rongs mansion, isnt that the same as trying to mess with them?

The Grand Empress Dowager cast a sidelong glance at the Emperor,Emperor, are you feeling indignant for your uncle?.

The Emperor shook his head,no! Your grandson just wants to know the reason. If his uncle married a wife for his grandson, he would definitely take in concubines as well. Grandson is just afraid that when the time comes, Jinghe will not be willing and cause a ruckus.

The Grand Empress Dowager said expressionlessly,this is what your uncle requested. He wanted to find a girl of equal social status to be the princess Consort of Duke Rongs mansion. He believed that their Duke Rongs mansion was one of the best in the capital, so this widow would fulfill his wish. Youve given him a daughter of a Prince thats worthy! As for this w.a.n.gyes daughter, whether their family can hold her or not, thats their familys business!

The Emperor sighed. He still couldnt find out how Duke Rong and his wife had offended his Royal grandmother!

The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor. Emperor, you usually like to travel around the capital in plain clothes before the exam. Have you gone out this year?

The Emperor nodded guiltily,Imperial grandmother, I wont hide it from you. This years exam candidates are truly remarkable! I have met all the top scorer from the various prefectures and even chatted with them. This years general examinations will be very exciting.

When the Empress Dowager heard this, her eyes softened and she asked again,I heard that the youngest grandson of the Huo family is also partic.i.p.ating in the general examination this time?

yes. the Emperor nodded. that kid is only fourteen this year. If he gets into the first place, hell be the youngest champion in the great Zhou Dynasty. However, I dont think hell be the top scorer.

The Empress Dowager asked,Oh? What do you mean?

Speaking of this, the Emperor perked up, Imperial grandmother, didnt your grandson leave the palace last year? He went to Qingzhou and met a family there that he hit it off with. The siblings and four grandchildren of that family liked it very much. Especially second and third. Oh my, that third brother is a younger sister. Her personality is just like my Royal sisters. You dont say, shes really similar to my Royal sister when she was in her twenties. That second brother is a scholar, but hes not pedantic at all. Hes very smart, and chatting with him makes people suddenly open up! That familys second son will be Qing provinces jieyuan this time.

The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor. you are the Emperor. The imperial examination concerns the Imperial court and the future of the great Zhou. You can not be biased just because of your personal feelings.

The Emperor nodded,of course not. He was truly capable. Didnt your grandson tell you about the Lu familys son and his grandfather farming? The two of them were very silly. They only had the seeds, and these crops were grown by the Gu family. Just the Gu familys children and the Gu familys eldest son.

The Emperor evaluated the Gu family members one by one. The more Grand Empress Dowager looked at him, the more satisfied she was. Mm, not bad, not bad.

When Duke Rong returned home with the Imperial edict, Madam Xie had also returned with Li Shan.

Looking at Duke Rongs worried face, Madam Xie asked worriedly, Master, what happened in the palace this time?

Duke Rong handed the Imperial edict to Xie.

When Madam Xie saw this, she frowned.

Li Shan saw the content. Princess Jinghe, how could it be Princess Jinghe?

That was a bad temper. She could beat up the fianc she was dissatisfied with until he came to break off the engagement. Majesty Kang and consort Kang were so worried about her marriage that their hair had turned white.