Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

Inside the palace, all four hundred Jinshi graduates were seated. (-_-) (-_-)

The order was as follows: the first position on the left was the Zhuangyuan, the first on the right was the Bangyan, and beside Xu Ming was the Tanhua. The top three of the first class and the Chuanlu of the second class were in the first row, while the others were seated according to their ranking.

At the very front of the seats was naturally the Emperor Wu's position.

Xu Ming glanced at the Tanhua on his side.

Yu Ping'an noticed Xu Ming's gaze and returned a smile.

When entering the palace earlier, Xu Ming noticed that this Yu Tanhua's limbs were somewhat impaired.

However, this was not what concerned Xu Ming the most.

If his legs and feet were impaired, then they were impaired. He would be a civil official in the future, not a military officer.

What concerned Xu Ming was that this Yu Tanhua gave Xu Ming a feeling that he couldn't understand.

He always had a smile on his face, looking very gentle.

Compared to the high spirits of others, this Yu Tanhua's expression was very calm, as if for him, he had only come to Wudu for a meal, took an exam casually, and then casually passed as a Tanhua.

This kind of calm temperament was not something that could be faked. It was that he had his own measure in his heart, his own sense of steadiness, knowing what he wanted to do and what he didn't want to do, thereby reaching a state of not being pleased by external gains or saddened by personal losses.

"Before the street parade, I had the honor of seeing your examination paper, Zhuangyuan. That 'Edict of Grace' impressed me greatly," Yu Ping'an said with a smile.

"Yu Tanhua's insights on commerce and innovative methods are also eye-opening to me. Is Yu Tanhua's family in business?" Xu Ming asked. He had also read the examination papers of Xu Pangda and Yu Ping'an.

"Yes," Yu Ping'an nodded. "My family sells cloth. I am not of the嫡 lineage. I am able to come to Wudu for the examination, all thanks to your light, Zhuangyuan."

Xu Ming smiled: "What does this have to do with me? The laws of the court have changed. Those who should be thanked are the officials who promoted the reform. Otherwise, I would not be able to participate in the examination either."

"That's not true," Yu Ping'an shook his head. "If Zhuangyuan had not amazed everyone at the poetry banquet, giving the reform a sufficient reason, and the people had not spoken out for Zhuangyuan at that time, then the reform would have been difficult."

Yu Ping'an glanced at the crowd: "Among the Jinshi graduates present, sons of merchants, sons of courtesans, illegitimate sons, and others who were originally unable to participate in the imperial examinations, account for 30%, and these 30%, and even those who will participate in the imperial examinations in the future, owe Zhuangyuan a favor."

Xu Ming sighed slightly: "If that's the case, I'm afraid I won't have an easy time in the officialdom in the future."

When a person's power is great, who is the most uneasy?

That is naturally the emperor.

He hadn't even entered the officialdom yet, and he already had so many favors. How could the emperor not consider this?

"That won't happen. I have a way to turn this into a good thing. Not only will His Majesty not be suspicious of you, Zhuangyuan, but he will also support you even more," Yu Ping'an looked at Xu Ming with an expression that said, "Those who understand, understand."

Xu Ming naturally knew what Yu Ping'an was talking about.

That was to marry a princess as his wife.

At that time, the sons born to him and the princess would become emperors. What would Xu Ming's power be then?

"Yu Tanhua, please don't tease me," Xu Ming changed the subject and stopped continuing.

Yu Ping'an only smiled and said nothing more.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

With the eunuch's duck-like voice.

Everyone stopped talking.

All four hundred Jinshi graduates stood up, cupped their hands, and saluted: "Students, we pay our respects to Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu walked through the aisle in the middle of the four hundred Jinshi graduates, walked to the front, and turned around: "Everyone, rise. Please be seated."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

All four hundred Jinshi graduates were seated.

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Many people secretly looked at Emperor Wu, not daring to look directly at him, but wanting to admire his majesty.

Among the people, Emperor Wu could definitely be called a wise ruler, with high prestige.

However, Yu Ping'an was different.

Yu Ping'an calmly looked at Emperor Wu, with no guilt or fear in his eyes except for respect, looking very magnanimous.

Soon, palace maids came forward carrying dishes and wine, placing them in front of everyone.

During the banquet, Emperor Wu showed his approachable image, chatting with everyone, mostly about family matters, without involving any government affairs of the court.

As everyone chatted, they were not so nervous. While respecting Emperor Wu even more, they were also more intimate, and they had a stronger feeling of wanting to serve Emperor Wu to the best of their ability.

Emperor Wu asked everyone to talk about their views on the current situation of the Wu Kingdom and the "international situation," just chatting, without involving right or wrong.

Many people talked eloquently, wanting to show off more in front of Emperor Wu and establish a good image.

However, Xu Ming and Yu Ping'an both remained silent, just listening quietly.

The banquet lasted for a total of one hour.

After one hour, the four hundred Jinshi graduates left the palace.

As for the conferment of official positions, it would be announced in half a month. Those who were not accepted would generally go to the Hanlin Academy to cultivate, which sounded good as precipitation, but to put it bluntly, it was—there are no vacancies yet, so wait.

However, the treatment in the Hanlin Academy was also good. Each person was at least a nominal sixth-rank official, receiving a good salary, but without any power.

After Xu Ming and Xu Pangda returned to the Xu residence, firecrackers were set off at the Xu and Qin residences, very grandly. Many relatives and friends of the Xu and Qin families, and many officials from the court, came to offer gifts.

Unable to do anything, Xu Ming and Xu Pangda could only reluctantly do business, receiving guests.

Feeling that there was nothing for him to do, Xu Ming returned to the courtyard with his mother and the big white goose.

Unseen for four years, his mother had not changed much, but Xu Ming had grown from a child into a teenager. In the Wu Kingdom, he was already at the age to start a family and establish a career.

Xu Ming and Tian Xuan Goose had another fight after four years.

This time, Xu Ming won steadily.

Tian Xuan Goose was very unconvinced and intensified its training.

Xu Ming smiled and said nothing.

This dog goose has indeed become much stronger.

But, it feels like it's obviously slacking off. This dog goose looks very plump, and one pot can't stew it all.

Could it be that after it transforms, it will become a 200-jin big girl?

Xu Ming was a little panicked.

Just as Xu Ming was planning to stimulate this dog goose to make it exercise well and lose weight, Chunyan hurriedly ran into the courtyard:

"Young Master Xu, the imperial decree, your imperial decree has arrived, hurry up and receive the decree."

[I'm stuck. I have an outline, but I suddenly don't know how to connect it. As I write, I feel like I'm just filling space. I'll fix the outline and consider how to deal with it.

I'll sit down at the computer and write. I owe two chapters. I'll pay them back within these three days, or I'm a dog!]

Recommend a book by a great writer—"The Witcher: Starting with the Lord's Marriage"

After transmigrating to the Witcher world for eighteen years, David never thought that even with the assistance of a lot of resources, he was still a waste.

Just as he was getting married and planning to have children, the system suddenly awakened, and he could only become stronger by constantly communicating with his wife.

Only at this moment did David realize that he had not found the correct way to cultivate.