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"Not yet, the court has no money." Xia Houlan thought for a while. "I heard that there is a plan to rebuild the imperial school. I heard that apart from the old eunuch Mr. Zhao, several groups of people have gone to the south of the city for inspection. The emperor has also gone there a few times, and he is very attentive."

"Study Taixue." Zhen Mi twitched her lips, kicked her horse to catch up with the carriage, and asked Xia Houlan about the situation of Taixue while walking.

The Forbidden Army Camp is located between Jianzhang Palace and Kunming Pool, which belongs to the category of Shanglin Garden, and it is also the location where Jianzhang Camp was originally stationed.Stationing here is not only convenient for entering the city to be on duty, but also convenient for daily drills, especially for cavalry drills.

Xia Houlan, as an assistant teacher in the martial arts hall, has an independent small courtyard.To the west of the courtyard is Jichi, and not far to the east of the courtyard is the former site of Afang Palace.It's just that there is no palace on the old site, only a tall rammed earth platform, where no grass grows.

Xia Houlan was worried that they would be exhausted after traveling all the way, so she wanted them to rest early.Unexpectedly, within a short while of his going out, Mrs. Zhang and Zhen Mi went out and boarded the rammed-earth platform with great interest, ready to climb up and look far away to enjoy the scenery of Chang'an City.

After they went up for a while, several more people came, including men and women, middle-aged people and young people.Seeing Mrs. Zhang and Zhen Mi, although they felt a little surprised, they didn't say anything, nodded with a smile, said hello, and wandered around.

After hearing a few words, Zhen Mi suddenly said to Mrs. Zhang: "Sister, you wait here, let me go over and say something?"

"You know him?" Mrs. Zhang was surprised.

"I don't know, but what they are going to do may be our opportunity."

Mrs. Zhang blinked, said nothing more, and nodded in agreement.

Zhen Mi walked over with a bright smile on her face.

Seeing Zhen Mi approaching, those few stopped talking, and one of them, a young woman who was about the same age as Zhen Mi, came up to her, smiling all over her face, but intentionally or unintentionally stopped Zhen Mi.

Zhen Mi stopped in her tracks, bowed and saluted. "Zhongshan Zhen Mi, I met my sister."

The young woman was Huang Yueying, Zhuge Liang's wife who had just passed through the door. Apart from her parents Huang Chengyan and Cai Shi, she was accompanied by several officials who would become Dajiang Temple.They came here to investigate the possibility of converting the ruins of Afang Palace into a lecture hall.

Seeing that although Zhen Mi was young, she had a delicate appearance and a polite manner, Huang Yueying felt a little more fond of her.

"Huang Yueying from Nanjun, I met Shaojun. I don't know what advice I can give you?"

"It just so happened that I heard a few words from you and dared to ask." Zhen Mi smiled brightly. "Are you planning to use this station to create something important?"

"Sister is really good at hearing." Huang Yueying was noncommittal.

"My sister has won the award. Mi just came from Hedong, and worked with my sister in Wenxiu Paper Workshop and Bookstore for more than half a year. I know some accounting skills, which may be useful." Zhen Mi pointed to the not far away Mrs. Zhang smiled and said, "Oh, by the way, my sister is the wife of Xia Houlan, the assistant teacher of the martial arts hall, and lives nearby."

Hearing that it was Xiahoulan's wife, Huang Yueying couldn't help being moved.

She had heard from Zhuge Liang that Xia Houlan was recommended by Zhao Yun and was proficient in military law.After seeing him, he was appointed by the emperor as a military officer, and also as an assistant teacher in the martial arts hall, specializing in military law.

His wife is willing to cooperate, which is naturally a good thing.

Not to mention that they are proficient in accounting and have worked in the bookstores and paper workshops in Hedong, even if they don't understand anything, she will not refuse.

Huang Yueying greeted Mrs. Zhang, the two chatted and exchanged some information, and then said that they are welcome to join.

Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but agreed with joy.

She had a good life in Hedong, but she was worried that she would have nothing to do in Chang'an, so she could only return to the boring life of a husband and a child.If it's been like this before, that's fine.It was hard for her to go back to a life where she was in charge, where every little effort was recognized and rewarded.

Now that she has just arrived in Chang'an, she has found a job opportunity, which is better than when she was in Hedong, so she is naturally happy.

After making an appointment with Huang Yueying to meet again, Mrs. Zhang and Zhen Mi got off the high platform together, unable to hide their joy. "Sister, how do you know they are discussing about building a lecture hall?"

Zhen Mi laughed and said, "It's a random guess, anyway, even if it's wrong, there's no loss, right?"

Zhang covered her mouth and looked at Zhen Mi in surprise. "Then sister, you are very lucky. Just guessing randomly, you have encountered such a good opportunity. Being able to participate in the construction of the martial arts hall is more interesting than working in the bookstore in Hedong."

"My luck, isn't it my sister's luck?"

The two smiled at each other.

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In the evening, Xia Houlan finished her official duties and returned to her residence, only to find out that her wife and Zhen Mi had found new jobs.He originally planned to dissuade him, but when he heard that it was about building a lecture hall, he hesitated again.

He is the teaching assistant of the martial arts hall, so he naturally knows the importance of the martial arts hall, which is the test and focus of the emperor to educate the world.Originally, many people planned to build the lecture hall in the Taixue in the south of the city, but they were opposed by the emperor.

The emperor believes that the martial arts hall is different from other schools to be built, and it is better to keep a distance.

It is precisely because of this that the former site of Efang Palace will become one of the choices.There are readily available rammed earth tables that can save a lot of earthwork.

It is certainly a good thing for a wife to be involved in such work.It's just that, what about the son who is still breastfeeding?

Zhang has a plan in mind. "Don't worry. When we were in Hedong, most of the workshops were women, and there were not just one or two breastfeeding children. Just arrange a room. Besides, we live so close, even if we find time to come back, it won't be necessary. for how long."

She deliberately lowered her face and poked Xia Houlan's forehead with her finger. "I heard from Mrs. Huang that when the martial arts hall is built in the future, the names of the relevant personnel will be engraved on the stele. This is one of my rare opportunities to keep my name. If you dare to stop me, don't blame me for divorce."

Before the words finished, Zhen Mi laughed. "Are you willing?"

Mrs. Zhang also couldn't help laughing. "What's there to be reluctant about? Huo Qubing said, the Huns are still alive, so what is the use of the family? If he doesn't support me in my work, what use is he? I have a wage, so even if I divorce, I can still support myself."

Xia Houlan couldn't laugh or cry.

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Although she knew that her wife was joking, Xia Houlan still felt a little uncomfortable.

He didn't know whether it was the wife's own fault or the influence of Zhen Mi.But one thing is clear, Zhen Mi is younger, and her attitude in this regard is more determined than his wife.

With such emotions, Xia Houlan went to Huang Chengyan early the next morning to inquire about related matters.

Huang Chengyan is the first person in charge of the construction of the Jiangwu Hall.

Xia Houlan didn't dare to stop his wife from working. He just wanted to hear about Huang Chengyan's arrangements and see if there was any special care for women—especially those who had just given birth.

After hearing what Xia Houlan meant, Huang Chengyan sighed.

In this matter, he has more headaches than Xia Houlan.

Xia Houlan's wife was just unwilling to be lonely and wanted to find something to do.However, Huang Yueying postponed her birth plan in order to build a lecture hall.She plausibly said that she and Zhuge Liang are still young, so what does it matter if they have children a few years later?But there are not many opportunities to build a lecture hall, and it may even be the only opportunity in her life. Comparing the two, the conclusion is self-evident.

What made him even more troublesome was that Zhuge Liang also agreed with this view.

Zhuge Liang said that the emperor said that it is not good for a woman to give birth too early, and it is best to regenerate around the age of 20, which is good for both mother and child.

With the emperor's support, Huang Yueying was more confident, which made Huang Chengyan and his wife who were eager to hug their grandson very helpless.

The two sighed at each other for a while, and Huang Chengyan reassured Xia Houlan again.He has already made relevant arrangements, which will not affect Zhang's breastfeeding.It is still in the survey stage, and when the project is officially rolled out, more people may be recruited, and there must be women among them.

As the New Year is approaching, many families of soldiers and soldiers came to Chang'an to reunite with their families.Some of these people will definitely stay in Chang'an, and there will definitely be people like Xia Houlan's wife, Mrs. Zhang, who are unwilling to care for their husbands and raise their children, and will find something to do.

Building a lecture hall is the best opportunity. It is close to the barracks and serves the soldiers, which gives them a sense of belonging.When the real work starts, the soldiers will also participate in the work, and husband and wife work together, and they can also take care of each other.

After hearing what Huang Chengyan said, although Xia Houlan was a little reluctant, she could only accept it.

After returning home, he told Mrs. Zhang and Zhen Mi the news.

Mrs. Zhang was very satisfied, and she was very gentle towards Xia Houlan.

Mrs. Zhang and Zhen Mi officially became members of the preparatory team of the martial arts hall. They followed Huang Yueying to inspect nearby addresses and ran around in Shanglin Garden.Although it was hard work, they enjoyed it.

Time flies, and the New Year is coming.

On the 21st of the twelfth lunar month, Huang Yueying sent people to inform Zhang and Zhen Mi that the emperor is coming to inspect the former site of Efang Palace, so you should prepare.

Mrs. Zhang has nothing to do, just thinking about what clothes to wear and what makeup to wear tomorrow.Zhen Mi was a little confused, others didn't know, but she knew, the family arranged for her to leave Zhongshan, not only to decline the marriage contract with Yuan Xi, but also to send her to the palace.

The "unspeakable" fate determines that it is impossible for her to stop at being an ordinary person.Staying in Hedong for half a year is not so much to accompany Mrs. Zhang, but rather to avoid the inevitable fate on purpose.

Can she escape?

Should she hide?

She doesn't know.

But Mrs. Tang's words undoubtedly made her feel inexplicable fear of the place she once yearned for infinitely.

She suffered from insomnia, and when she woke up the next day, her eyes were a little dark and her spirits were a little low.

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When Liu Xie climbed onto the high platform, his field of vision suddenly widened, and he could see Chang'an City and Jianzhang Palace in the distance.

Farther away, there are rolling mountains.

No wonder so many people suggested moving the capital to Chang'an.

The terrain in Guanzhong is really suitable for defense, and there is an inexplicable psychological peace of mind, and you don't have to worry about foreign enemies easily hitting you.

It is probably because of this that Li Shimin regarded the Weishui alliance as a great shame and humiliation, and he must drive out the East Turks to wipe out the shame.

Knowing the shame and then being brave, Li Er was forced step by step to become a generation of Mingjun.

In a way, so did he.If you don't become a Mingjun, it's a joke.

With Dong Zhuo helping him to the top, it might not be any better than Li Er grabbing it by hand.He could almost imagine that once the scholar-bureaucrats feel that their interests have been damaged, someone will inevitably jump out and doubt the legitimacy of his throne.

However, Lao Tzu is not Li Er.With the weapon of dimensionality reduction strike in hand, you are not afraid of jumping, but you are afraid of not jumping.

It's easy to clean up by jumping out.

I don't have any psychological burden, and I don't want to compromise.The Lord doesn't care about the name of the body before birth and the name of the body after death.

Thinking of his pride, Liu Xie couldn't help laughing.

"Your Majesty?" came a timid voice from behind.

Liu Xie was taken aback for a moment, then turned around and saw Huang Yueying standing aside, followed by several young women.These young women were all dressed in light, narrow-sleeved gowns and small leather boots. They were charming yet capable.

"This is the team you plan to build the martial arts hall?" Liu Xie smiled.

"Exactly." Huang Yueying pulled Zhen Mi out of the crowd. "She is Zhongshan Zhen Mi. Although she is the youngest, she has the strongest ability, especially the accountant, who is fast and accurate."

Liu Xie sized Zhen Mi's eyes and felt that something was wrong with Zhen Mi's expression.Not to mention a pair of panda eyes, the body is obviously a little stiff.

"Am I scary? Why are you so nervous." Liu Xie laughed.

Zhen Mi was indeed a little nervous, one was because she had something on her mind, and the other was because of Liu Xie's laugh just now.

She could vaguely feel the murderous intent in that laugh.

"Chen... I have never seen the world, so I am a little nervous when I meet you for the first time." Zhen Mi's voice trembled.

"Really?" Liu Xie smiled silently.

He saw through Zhen Mi's disguise at a glance and knew she was lying.

Before that, he had already received a letter from Mrs. Tang.In addition to reporting on the performance progress of the bookstore and paper workshop this year, Mrs. Tang also specially recommended Zhen Mi.

She said that Zhen Mi was not only beautiful, but also smart, and more importantly, she came from a merchant family and had little ties to a wealthy family.Coupled with the bad deeds of Zhongshan Zhen's attachment to Wang Mang, the Zhen family urgently needs a chance to stand up.

For Mrs. Tang, this was a very rare bluntness, and she almost persuaded him to accept Zhen Mi into the palace.

Even though he was related to Xun by marriage, Mrs. Tang knew what he was thinking, and knew that he could not be completely at ease with Fushou, Xun Wenqian and others, and the trade-off of political interests was inevitable.

Taking the initiative to persuade Zhen Mi to enter the palace is Madam Tang's sympathy for him, and it is also a move to preemptively take the credit for this achievement.

But after Zhen Mi came to Chang'an, not only did she not find a way to enter the palace, she didn't even meet Xun Wenqian.Seeing him now, with such an expression, he obviously has other thoughts and doesn't want to see him.

This made Liu Xie a little curious about her.

Seeing Liu Xie's expression of disbelief, Zhen Mi became even more nervous, her teeth chattering. "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I... I dare not bully you."

Liu Xie turned around and looked into the distance. "I heard that you once went to Yanmen to sacrifice to the god of Xuanwu. It is really surprising that you have such courage, but you are afraid of seeing him." Liu Xie paused, and then said: "But you took the initiative to join the lecture hall What is the reason for the establishment of the team?"

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Zhen Mi suddenly calmed down and almost blurted out. "Without him, it's just self-existence."

Liu Xie was taken aback. "Self-preservation?"

"Yes." Zhen Mi raised her head, bravely meeting Liu Xie's curious gaze. "In the world, there is no clothing, no warmth, no food, no food. Therefore, in the family of the common people, the men farm and the women weave, each doing his best. Otherwise, there is no food and clothing. The husband and wife respect each other as guests. On the contrary, it is a rich family. You don't have to farm and weave yourself, although you have the comfort of stretching out your hands for clothes and opening your mouth for food, it is inevitable that you will be controlled by others."

Zhen Mi licked her lips, and finally said: "I wish to be like Mrs. Tang and everyone in the workshop, earning my own living and not relying on others."

Liu Xie nodded, didn't say anything, turned around and talked to Huang Yueying about other things.

Zhen Mi let out a long breath, raised her hand, and caressed her undulating chest.

Her heart was beating so fast, she was so nervous.

But for some reason, the face of the emperor kept appearing in her mind, especially the eyes at the last moment.

There was no offended anger in those eyes, but there was a trace of relief, with tolerance and even... connivance.

This look is a bit like that of an elder brother who loves her, but it is more calm and gentle than his elder brother's eyes, which makes her feel at ease.

Strange, he is obviously only three years older than me, why does he feel this way.

Zhen Mi was full of doubts, and couldn't help but look at the emperor one more time.

Liu Xie didn't pay attention to Zhen Mi's concern.He asked Huang Yueying carefully about the site selection of the martial arts hall.