"Mingjing is very suitable, but this is a pity." Mingjing is three years older than Yuan Er. He has been very strict in his family since he was a child and knows the rules and understands the worldly ways. If Yuan Er does something wrong, he will take the initiative to point it out. He will not be afraid of Yuan Er because he is the crown prince. He speaks firmly and is neither humble nor arrogant.

Chunyu thought for a while, "Empress, I met Concubine Zhuang's nephew a few days ago, named Zhuang Qing. I wonder if the Empress still has an impression?"

"Zhuang Qing?" Ye Qingyan thought for a while, and suddenly realized, "He, Yuan Er liked him very much and even sent him to the agency. He was also a candidate for the study, and even Zhuangpin was very willing. As a result, Zhuangpin's brother Zhuang Zizhou was unwilling, so he did not agree to Zhuangpin as the prince's study. In the end, he gave up and chose Mingjing."

"That child is now studying in the famous Mingde Academy in Beijing. I heard that his grades are very good, and he ranks in the top few in the entire academy."

"No matter how good your studies are, if you are a person without a opinion, it is difficult to read with your companionship. The companionship book is to urge your master to read."

"We really need to inquire about this."

Liuli entered the hall and replied to Ye Qingyan: "Empress, Empress Zhuang is here."

Ye Qingyan looked at Chunyu, "This is really careless. As soon as she talked about her, she came over."

Concubine Zhuang entered the hall and saluted Ye Qingyan respectfully, "I wish you a blessing to the Empress, how is the Empress in good health?"

"Okay. Look at the seat." Ye Qingyan asked Jinglin to bring an embroidery stool to Zhuangpin.

After Concubine Zhuang sat down, she saw Chunyu also present and smiled and said, "Mrs. Chen has added another daughter, now she has both children. Congratulations. Can she recover? "

Chunyu smiled a little shyly and replied, "Thank you, Master Zhuang, for your concern, it's already done."

The three women are easy to talk to, lively and can’t stop talking. But most of them are talking about the children.

Ye Qingyan listened to Zhuangpin talking about some interesting things about Zhuang Qing, and understood the purpose of her coming this time. She should be to ask the prince to accompany Zhuang Qing for her. In the past, Zhuang Zizhou did not agree, so they could not force Zhuang Qing to be her company. If Zhuang Zizhou could agree, Zhuang Qing would be a good candidate.

After thinking about it, he asked directly, "Zhuang Qing is a good boy, it would be a pity if he didn't go to the imperial school."

When Ye Qingyan mentioned the imperial examination, Zhuang Pin was happy. She came here for Zhuang Qing. This time she was for Zhuang Qing. Since the last time the Empress wanted Zhuang Qing to be her companion, but her brother was dissuading her and refused, this matter was just a matter. But her father was so angry that she lay down for two days, and she was furious and almost vomited blood. Zhuang Qing's bright future was cut off by her brother. Now, Mingjing has left, and her nephew has the opportunity to compete for the prince's companion again. This time, no matter what, she will have to get the prince's companion. Otherwise, after her father retires and returns to his hometown in the future, how can she gain a foothold in the harem? With her stubborn and incompetent brother, she will wait to drink the northwest wind.

"Thank you for your kindness, Zhuang Qing is willing to study the imperial school." Zhuang Pin knelt down directly for Ye Qingyan.

Ye Qingyan knew that she was a wise man. Even if she was not before, she had done almost all of her practice for helping her palace affairs over the years.

"If Zhuang Qing wants to, your brother Zhuang Zizhou will agree, Zhuang Qing can enter the imperial school at any time."

"If you say that to the Empress, Zhuang Qing will not have any problems when he goes to the imperial school to study." Zhuang Pin promised.

Ye Qingyan nodded, "Okay, then I will meet this child Zhuang Qing tomorrow?"

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now." Concubine Zhuang was overjoyed, and she wanted to grow wings and fly to her parents' home, capture Zhuang Qing to Kunyuan Palace, and let Ye Qingyan see it.

Chunyu knew that as long as Zhuang Qing entered the palace, eight out of ten candidates would be Zhuang Qing's.

Xiao Changqi also found out not long after that, when Concubine Zhuang entered Kunyuan Palace, he wanted to ask Zhuang Qing for the prince's companionship.

Just as Ye Hongbo was there, he asked, "How is Zhuang Zizhou now?"

Ye Hongbo suddenly didn't remember who Zhuang Zizhou was, "Zhuang Zizhou?"

Seeing his confused look, Xiao Changqi smiled and said, "The son of Zhongshuling. He was originally a compilationist in the Hanlin Academy."

Ye Hongbo did not have much impression of this person, but after Xiao Changqi mentioned it, he also remembered that Zhuang Zizhou was demoted to the local area for being a small county magistrate because of his collision with His Majesty. Now it has been four or five years.

"Now he is the county magistrate in Liaoyang County. I heard that he is very popular with local people and should be pretty good. But there is also a rumor..."

"Rumor? What rumor?"

"Zhuang Zizhou took a concubine in Liaoyang County and gave birth to a son. He loved the mother and son very much. This year during the Chinese New Year, Zhuang Zizhou stayed in Liaoyang County and did not return to the capital."

"Oh?" Xiao Changqi was surprised, "Aren't Zhuang Zizhou and his wife famous loving couples in the capital? They have a pair of people for life, and when they are newlywed, they swear promises in front of their relatives and friends."

"But the promises at that time were only useful at that time. Times pass by and environment changes, things are no longer the same as people."

"Ha, was it just then?"

...

A thin young man with a very handsome appearance and a natural noble and elegant appearance stood in front of Ye Qingyan.

"Zhuang Qing, when I first met, you were only six years old, but still remember this?"

"Go back to the Queen, I remember it." Zhuang Qing replied in a regular manner.

Zhuangpin looked at Zhuang Qing with a look of pity. After all, he was his own parents and nephew, with blood and strong family affection.

Ye Qingyan said to Jinglin: "Let Your Highness come here."

"Yes, Empress." Jinglin went out.

Ye Qingyan asked Zhuang Qing again, "Are you willing to study in the imperial school?"

Zhuang Qing looked at Zhuangpin, and saw her hinting at him to agree, so he lowered his head and responded: "My subject is willing."

"Really willing? Not for other reasons." If it is for the family, his answer can only be yes. But serving Yuan Er must be sincere.

Zhuang Qing hesitated.

Seeing that Zhuang Qing did not answer, Zhuang Meng was a little anxious and wanted to say something. Ye Qingyan's eyes floated over, and when he reached his mouth, he swallowed it and couldn't spit out a word.

Rongxi Palace is very close to Ye Qingyan's main hall. Yuan Er was bored to fiddle with the toys of the mechanism. When Jinglin said that Ye Qingyan was looking for him, he immediately came with a small mechanism.

"Mother, you are looking for your son."

Ye Qingyan waved to him, "Come here."

Ye Qingyan walked over from the Yuan Dynasty.

When passing by Zhuang Qing, he looked at him, but Zhuang Qing kept lowering his head and couldn't see clearly what he looked like.

Concubine Zhuang stood up from the embroidered bench and bowed to Yuan Erfu, "I'm going to greet His Highness the Crown Prince."

Although Yuan and others were young, they had a noble status, so Concubine Zhuang should be treated as a ritual.

Zhuang Qing also bowed to him, "My minister Zhuang Qing, bow to the crown prince."

Yuan Er said to Zhuangpin: "Princess Zhuang is exempt from courtesy." Then he looked at Zhuang Qing, "You look up and look alone."

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhuang Qing raised his head.
Chapter completed!