"I heard that Zhao Zhiwei's participation in the imperial examination was fully supported by Princess Shangde and Mrs. Cui from Beining Women's College. Not only did they run newspapers to encourage us women to write articles and become famous and make money, they also opened many textile factories to recruit those

Commoner women went to work and did many things for women."

"Hey, I know about working as a female worker. My grandma's niece used to be scolded by her mother-in-law and beaten by her husband every day at home. Whenever my grandma mentioned her, she would wipe her eyes and say that her life was miserable. She went there half a year ago.

She worked in a textile factory and earned half a tael of silver a month, which was more than her husband earned. Her mother-in-law was afraid that her daughter-in-law, who was capable this year, would have a divorce and would not dare to beat or scold her at will. My nanny

I have to say it every time I mention it, saying that Princess Shangde is a good person and she will be rewarded with good things in this life."

Having said this, everyone has a very favorable impression of Princess Shangde.

"It would be great if we could go to Bac Ninh Girls' College. I heard that the people there are very simple and the atmosphere in the college is very harmonious. It's not like here, where we are always comparing this to that, forming cliques and scheming."

When talking about this, everyone's faces were filled with regret: "It's a pity that we don't have household registration in Beining County, so we can't go."

"If Princess Shangde...well, I can't say this, haha."

Although the words were not spoken, everyone understood what she meant.

It would be great if Princess Shangde was in charge of the Capital Girls' Academy. The atmosphere in the academy would definitely not be what it is now.

Outside the teahouse, there was a group of people sitting by the window. The leader was a young man. He looked at the high-spirited Zhao Ruxi outside the window and poured the wine from the cup into his mouth.

A young man next to him patted him on the shoulder and said, "Sijie, what's the matter? You haven't stopped thinking yet?"

Xiao Sijie glanced at his friend and said nothing.

Xiao Sijie's good friend is a cousin of Mu Qingqiang, named Mu Mingyuan. He and Xiao Sijie were classmates in the Imperial College. They had similar temperaments and became close friends. At first, he went to see paintings with Xiao Sijie.

He knew everything about the competition and what happened between Xiao Sijie and Zhao Ruxi.

He sighed, looked at the red figure going away outside the window, and said: "She is indeed outstanding. Compared with her, all the women in the capital become vulgar. But such women often have high spirits."

.If she wants to get married, she will definitely not tolerate her husband taking concubines. Just look at Qingyang County Lord, he can’t tolerate any sand in his eyes."

As a good friend, Mu Mingyuan knew Xiao Sijie very well.

Xiao Sijie is humble and sincere, diligent and studious. He never looks down on others based on his family background, and he is not like other aristocratic families who spend their days teasing cats and dogs. As a friend, he really has no choice; in terms of character, character, family background,

There are not many aristocratic families in the capital who can compare with him.

But he has a gentle and passionate nature, and he will feel pity and admiration for beautiful women when he sees them. Those maids who have served him for many years will definitely be taken as concubines in the future. As a husband, he is not a good candidate.

Zhao Zhiwei was very talented, and she even got the No. 1 exam and became an official in the court. Such a beautiful woman, if she married Xiao Sijie, she would work hard outside every day, but she would have to watch her husband play with the maids at home all day long.

Can’t I have fun drinking and having fun?

Xiao Sijie wanted to marry Zhao Ruxi, but he just saw that she was outstanding and wanted to collect the beauties from all over the world. Naturally, there is admiration, but it is not clear how long it will last.

"Some time ago, didn't you praise a woman highly, saying that she was extremely beautiful, even better than Zhao Zhiwei, that she looked like a painting when she stood there without moving, and that she was also extremely talented, with superb piano skills? I think

You might as well ask to marry her." Mu Mingyuan suggested.

Xiao Sijie was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and sighed: "I told my mother, but she didn't agree. She has chosen a marriage partner for me and plans to come to propose marriage in the near future."

There was tangle and pain in his eyes: "I can't bear to make my mother sad. And... I have known Yun Niang since I was a child. She is a very good woman, gentle and gentle, and she can write extremely well in small regular script with a hairpin in her hand. I

If she refuses this marriage, it will definitely break her heart."

Mu Mingyuan: "..."

He really couldn't complain about his friend's compassionate nature. For such a person, it's better not to harm Zhao Zhiwei.

"That's great." He said, "As sons of human beings, we can't do anything for our mother. It's okay to follow her wishes and marry a daughter-in-law who satisfies her. This is filial piety. Which woman in the world would be nice to us?

How can I beat my mother?"

Xiao Sijie nodded: "You are right. Therefore, marriage can only be said to depend on fate." He looked at the crowd gradually dispersing on the street and sighed, "I have no fate with the layman Zhiwei.

"

Mu Mingyuan patted him on the shoulder: "Cherishing the people in front of you is the most important thing. Let's go back." After saying that, he stood up and pulled Xiao Sijie downstairs.

Over there, Zhao Ruxi had successfully circled along Yu Street and returned to Donghua Gate.

She returned the horse to the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette, then followed Bai Wei into the palace, changed out of her red clothes, and still put on the official Jinshi uniform, preparing to attend the Qionglin Banquet.

The Qionglin Banquet was still held in the same hall where they participated in the palace examination, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed compared to the previous two times.

All the Jinshi in the hall, regardless of whether they were convinced or not, did not dare to show any dissatisfaction with the fact that Zhao Ruxi was selected as the number one scholar.

The number one scholar was appointed by the emperor. To question Zhao Zhiwei is to question the emperor.

Moreover, it is an established fact that Zhao Zhiwei will be the number one scholar, and her senior brother is still the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Which official they will send next will have to go through the hands of Wu Huaisi, so they really can't afford to offend.

Therefore, they all said congratulations to Zhao Ruxi, said some flattering and polite words to her, and their attitude was more enthusiastic than before.

The imperial examination only looked at test scores and could not identify character. Just like modern highly educated people, although they have high IQs, there are also those with corrupt character.

Zhao Ruxi was only sixteen years old. She was as beautiful as a flower, the daughter of a distinguished noble, and her senior brothers were all high-ranking officials. Some people felt that even though they were in their twenties and still married and had children, they were still charming enough to attract Zhao Ruxi's secret affection for them.

May.

So they stepped forward to get close to Zhao Ruxi or make an invitation.

Zhu Hehuai naturally transformed into a flower protector and always protected his niece. He took a very defensive posture and kept some Jinshi with other thoughts from getting close to her.

Zhao Ruxi maintained a cold attitude throughout the whole process, only nodded in return, occasionally responded twice, and refused all invitations.
Chapter completed!