Princess Shangde didn't think much about it. Although she also hoped that Zhao Ruxi would be the first in every competition, the competition was too big, and the governor of the capital was a royalist and did not belong to any of the factions of the princes. Zhao Ruxi got this result in the exam.

, she felt that Zhao Ruxi might not be good enough in policy making or poetry writing, or that he might not be to the taste of the governor of the capital.

Although the final ranking has not yet come out, Zhao Ruxi's ranking will definitely not be bad, and it will definitely be within the top five. Princess Shangde is also very satisfied with this.

Not to mention Bac Ninh Girls' College, even the students from Beijing Girls' College have never achieved such good results.

So on the day when the rankings for the third round were announced, Princess Shangde had the copybook delivered to Suiping Bofu.

In order to show my appreciation and respect for Zhao Ruxi, the person who sent the post was Princess Shangde’s personal nun, Aunt Yin, who was a very capable confidant around her.

"The eldest princess was very happy when she heard that Miss Zhiwei did well in the exam. She said that the girl had lost face for the academy, and it would be a waste to keep this copybook next to her. Since the girl liked calligraphy, she gave this copybook to the girl.

This is to show appreciation and let good things go to their proper place, so that the pearls will not be covered in dust."

When Zhao Ruxi saw this copybook, she liked it very much.

After she got rich, she also asked people to look around for a copybook of Master Mingcang. Unfortunately, Master Mingcang's copybook was not given away. Except for his close disciples, family and friends, there was no copybook outside.

So she could only read Xiao Ruotong's copybooks occasionally.

Xiao Ruotong also treasured the copybook very much. Even though she and Zhao Ruxi were as close as sisters, the copybook could not be borrowed. She could only take it out for Zhao Ruxi to take a look at when Zhao Ruxi went to her place.

Xiao Ruotong mentioned in a subtle way that if Zhao Ruxi wanted her master's copybook, she could ask for it on Zhao Ruxi's behalf.

But Zhuyu comes first. Although Qin Zhe is also called a national player, he is not better than his master. His calligraphy is still slightly inferior to Master Mingcang's. What Zhao Ruxi wants more is Master Mingcang's calligraphy.

Rather than settling for second best.

In addition, Zhao Ruxi also knew that Kang Shilin and Qin Zhe couldn't stand each other. If she went to ask Qin Zhe for help, but Qin Zhe rejected her because of Kang Shilin's relationship, wouldn't she have made her master feel inferior to Qin Zhe in vain?

face?

So she seemed to not understand Xiao Ruotong's words at that time, and she implicitly rejected Xiao Ruotong's proposal.

Xiao Ruotong never mentioned this matter again after that.

Now that Princess Shangde has given Master Mingcang's copybook as a reward, Zhao Ruxi is naturally very happy.

She saluted in the direction of Beining and said to Aunt Yin: "This gift is really valuable, and I deserve it. It's just that this is something I've always asked for, and I really want it, so I won't refuse it pretentiously."

Thank you very much for me. After the results of the county examination are released in two days, I will also visit and thank the eldest princess in person."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words, and then Grandma Yin took her leave.

Led by Grandma Ruan, the steward of Uncle Suiping's Mansion, the group was about to go to the Chuihua Gate when a maid came over and said to Grandma Yin: "My wife has invited Grandma to come to the inner hall to talk.

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Grandma Yin thought it was Mrs. Suipingbo who wanted to express her gratitude to the eldest princess, so she followed her servants.

When we arrived at the inner hall, Mrs. Zhu greeted us at the door.

After Grandma Yin saw the ceremony, Mrs. Zhu said: "If Grandma is not in a hurry to rush back, please sit down for a while. I have something to say to Grandma."

Grandma Yin was puzzled, so she sat down and said to Zhu, "Madam, please tell me."

Zhu pondered for a moment and said: "I heard that the master who teaches the Four Books and Five Classics in Beining Academy is also a great Confucian. I wonder what they think of the articles and poems written by my sister Xi in the past?"

Princess Shang De only has a name in Beining Women's Academy and does not take care of the specific affairs. If you ask Mrs. Cui or the maids around her, you will know this. Grandma Yin does not know.

Aunt Yin told Madam Zhu about this situation and said to her, "I'm really sorry. If Madam wants to know, I will ask Madam Cui's people to come back and give Madam a reply after I go back."

Mrs. Zhu waved her hand: "That's not necessary. I'm just wondering. Because I heard that my sister Xi's articles and poems are always praised by the ladies in the academy. They say that she has a broad vision and a sharp writing, which is not inferior to that of men."

But this time in the county examination, she only got seventh place in the third round. I don’t know whether it was because she didn’t suit the taste of the governor in the capital, or whether the governor thought that she was a woman and should not be put on top of men, so he deliberately put her

Move the ranking back so that she doesn't become the head of the case."

"In the first test, she got first place. There were still many candidates who were dissatisfied and clamored to see the test paper. Later, when the yamen posted the test paper, everyone was convinced. I was thinking, if this is the case, why is it unfair? They

Should we also post the test papers for the second and third sessions to show fairness?"

Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhu looked at Grandma Yin with earnest eyes.

Aunt Yin also understood Zhu's intention. She was shocked and admired Zhu immensely.

Mrs. Zhu was able to see this and put forward this suggestion tactfully, which is a very powerful person. What is even more rare is that she has a heart to protect her daughter and dares to have the courage to make such a request to Princess Shangde.

It is taboo to interfere in the imperial examination, especially for a royal woman like Princess Shangde. However, the suggestion made by Zhu is very reasonable. If others want to accuse Princess Shangde, there is no reason.

She said: "The old slave understands what the madam means. The old slave will report the madam's words to the eldest princess."

She stood up and said, "If Madam has nothing else to say, I will take my leave."

"Thank you so much, mama. I'm sorry to bother you so much." Madam Zhu motioned to mama Zhou.

Grandma Zhou handed a purse to Grandma Yin and said with a smile: "I'll take Grandma out."

Aunt Yin was worried that Mrs. Zhu would give too expensive a gift. In the end, Princess Shangde was unwilling to intervene in the matter. She couldn't explain it to Mr. Zhu, so she followed Aunt Zhou out of the hall. When she went outside, she took a special look at the contents of her purse.

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Seeing that there was a jade pendant inside, although the quality was good, it was not too expensive to afford. She thought for a moment and did not return it to Aunt Zhou.

Based on her understanding of Princess Shangde and Madam Cui, they would still intervene in this matter.

As expected, when she returned to Beining and told Princess Shang De these words, Princess Shang De's eyebrows furrowed and she ordered her servants: "Go and ask Mrs. Cui to come over."

After Mrs. Cui arrived, Princess Shangde asked Aunt Yin to repeat Zhu's words again, and asked: "Do you think this is possible? Could it be that they really suppressed Zhiwei? Zhiwei's usual articles
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