Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 424: The Autumn Examination Begins (23 Reward Value Plus)

"Since ancient times, the eldest son of a concubine has been the source of chaos in a family, and this is even more so in the royal family..."

"Although there is a rule that the heir apparent is the heir, the rules are set by people. In the history of the Great Zhou royal family, aren't there many examples of the heir apparent and the eldest son fighting for the throne?"

"In that case, why don't we just go all the way and capture the Third Prince? By then he will be the eldest son, and his status will be beyond doubt!"

Empress Dowager Liu was silent for a long time...

If nothing had happened to Concubine De, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion would definitely have acted according to the original plan.

Because getting rid of a woman who has just given birth is much easier than getting rid of one of the four concubines who are in good health.

But now... everyone knows that Concubine De will not live long. Even if she died suddenly, it is reasonable.

The most important thing is... when it comes to inheriting the throne, the identity of the eldest son is indeed much more secure than that of a simple legitimate son!

But Empress Dowager Liu had another consideration.

"...After all, the Third Prince looks...ugly."

Concubine Liu's mind is now full of the fact that the eldest son is the rightful candidate for the crown prince, so why would she care about this: "Aunt, a woman's appearance is important, who cares about a man's appearance?"

"The Third Prince's nose is a nose, his eyes are eyes, he has nothing missing, so what's wrong with being a little ugly?"

"Besides, what can a child see? Some children are pretty when they are young, but become ugly when they grow up; while some children are ugly when they are young, but become handsome when they grow up."

"Didn't you always say that Qingqing had very dark skin when she was young, and didn't look like a beauty at all? But when Qingqing grew up, who wouldn't say that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion was stunningly beautiful?"

Empress Dowager Liu was actually convinced by her: "...At the moment, it seems that the Third Prince is indeed a better candidate."

"If it really doesn't work, if Concubine Rou can give birth to a prince, she can also be a backup option."

Concubine Liu smiled and said, "The Third Prince is only five months old, and that bitch Xiao Yueying is dying. It seems that it is destined by God that the Third Prince and I are destined to be mother and son!"

A cold light flashed in Empress Dowager Liu's eyes: "...I chose Concubine Rou for you because I thought that with her appearance, she could balance the concubines of the Zhenguogong Mansion."

"The Zhenguogong Mansion has been destroyed, but there are still two concubines in the harem."

"The cunning and methods of Concubine Rou should not be underestimated. She will definitely become your rival in the future. Once you have cleared the obstacles to ascending to the throne... Concubine Rou, you can no longer stay!"

Concubine Liu nodded and said, "If she has always been loyal to me, I may spare her life considering that she has made great contributions."

"But if she dares to covet the position of queen... don't blame me for being rude!"

……

The provincial examination of the Da Zhou Dynasty was held every three years, usually in August, so it was also called "Autumn Examination".

Those who passed the examination were called "Juren", and the first place in the autumn examination was called "Jieyuan"!

Juren were candidates for official posts and were qualified to be officials. Those who passed the examination could participate in the joint examination held in the capital the following year.

There are three examinations in total in the Autumn Examination, each lasting three days.

The first game will be held on August 8th.

The second game will be held on August 11th.

The third game will be held on August 14th.

For each exam, candidates are required to enter the examination room one day in advance and can only come out one day after the exam.

Everything is of inferior quality, but reading is of high quality.

The most respected people in the world are scholars!

Today is August 13th, and tomorrow is the last exam of the Autumn Examination. Not only the people, but also many people in the palace are paying attention to this matter.

Xiao Mingzi smiled and said, "… Madam, I heard that the chief examiner in charge of the examination in the capital this time is the Minister of Rites, Lord Gu!"

Handan was surprised and said, "Master Gu is still so young. Many candidates are older than him. How can Master Gu be an examiner for the Autumn Examination?!"

Yuan Bao said with a smile: "Miss Handan, you don't understand this. The imperial examination is not based on age, but on talent."

"Although Lord Gu is young, he entered the government through the imperial examination. He was the top scholar back then, and now he is the vice minister! Why not be an examiner for the autumn examination?"

Handan scratched her head: "That's not what I meant... I wanted to say that Master Gu is really amazing!"

"The key is that such a powerful person has not yet started a family..."

Yuan Bao said: "Isn't that right?"

"I heard that these days, the entrance to the Imperial Examination Hall is almost blocked by noble ladies from the capital. Even a few princesses have quietly gone there to wait."

"Does the world really think that they went there to see the Juren? They went there for Lord Gu!"

Handan couldn't help but sigh: "Master Gu is really popular with beautiful women..."

"I wonder which girl will be able to win such a beautiful lady in the future."

Shen Zhinian listened to their funny words, and his thoughts gradually drifted away...

In her previous life, she worked hard to help Lu Jianglin win the first prize in the Autumn Examination. This was the starting point for him to win the first prize in the imperial examination and start his life as a powerful official!

Shen Nanqiao saw Lu Jianglin's potential, and as soon as he was reborn, he couldn't wait to snatch her marriage.

I guess Shen Nanqiao has been waiting for this day for a long time, right?

I just wonder if Lu Jianglin still has the ability to win the title of Jieyuan without her support in this life?

What will be Shen Nanqiao’s reaction after the results of the autumn examination are announced?

Shen Zhinian's interest was suddenly piqued, and she asked with a smile, "Fuqiu, how is the Lu family doing recently?"

There were always people watching the Lu family and reporting everything to Fuqiu. Generally speaking, if there was nothing particularly important, Fuqiu would not bother Shen Zhinian with Lu family matters.

Seeing Shen Zhinian asking, Fuqiu said respectfully: "Your Majesty..."

Let’s go back to the seventh day of August.

Lu family.

Tomorrow is the first exam of the Autumn Examination, and Lu Jianglin will enter the examination room today.

Not only were Lu's mother and Lu Jiangyue extremely nervous, but even Zhou came to see him off to take the exam.

"...My dear son-in-law, you must do your best and get a good ranking in the exam!"

The master has been promoted all the time, but he never asked for a title of nobility for her. That would have been fine, but His Majesty actually posthumously conferred the title of nobility on Shen Zhinian's biological mother!

On the day the imperial edict came down, Zhou was so angry that she vomited blood!

She is the principal wife, but she is suppressed by the concubine. It is really unreasonable!!!

But what can she do?

Can I question His Majesty's will? Or can I confront the Empress in the palace? I can only be helpless and furious...

The only thing Zhou can count on now is for her daughter to fight for her reputation!

As long as her son-in-law can get a good name in the autumn examination, she can still live a life of being praised!

Compared to their nervousness, Shen Nanqiao looked calm and composed: "Mom, don't worry. As long as you enter this imperial examination hall, your husband will definitely be the top scorer!"

Many candidates looked sideways when they heard this. When their eyes fell on Lu Jianglin, they looked him up and down.

I have never seen this talented man in Beijing before, and his family is so arrogant!