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Three days later, the Imperial Academy announced the selection of students who would be admitted to the Imperial College. Xu Chun's name was prominently listed among them. The entire Jingguo Duke Manor was filled with joy. Lady Sheng was overjoyed, and she doubled the monthly allowances for all the servants in the manor. She also started making new clothes for Xu Chun. Even Jingguo Duke himself took advantage of his friends congratulating him and asked Lady Sheng for money to host a banquet. Xu…-
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Spring brought warmth, and the peach and plum blossoms bloomed brilliantly. The people of the capital, both men and women, roamed far and wide to enjoy the spring, and literary gatherings and banquets were held incessantly.Due to being mocked openly by Li Meiyai, Xu Chun decided not to engage in social activities. Together with Sheng Changzhou, they reviewed their businesses in the capital and prepared gifts for his grandfather. After seeing Sheng Changzhou off, Zhuzhifang fell silent once again. The…
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Xie Yi suddenly arrived at Bamboo Branch Workshop, and Chun Xi, Xia Chao, and the others were taken aback. They were about to go report when Xie Yi said, "No need to report. I'll go find him myself. Is he asleep?" Xia Chao replied, "He hasn't slept yet. Ever since he returned from outside the city walls, he's been sullen. After freshening up, he asked for wine and has been drinking alone on the rooftop pavilion…" Xie Yi turned to look at him, his gaze stern. "Your Prince is still young, and he just…
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Shen Mengzhen was at home listening to someone sing when Fang Zixing's unexpected visit caught him off guard. "Why do you suddenly have time today? Is Old Master feeling better? I'll visit again tomorrow." Fang Zixing handed him an invitation. "There's good news. This is an invitation for the Prince of Jingguo's Crane Viewing Banquet tomorrow. I can't attend due to some matters, so I promised Young Duke Xu to recommend a friend." Shen Mengzhen took the invitation and opened it for a glance. "The Prince…
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Fang Zixing acted quickly, delivering the Dragon Scale Sword to Bamboo Branch Workshop that very night. Xu Chun was delighted to see Fang Zixing making a special trip to deliver the sword. "It's troubling, Big Brother Fang, for you to make a special trip to bring it over. Please convey my thanks to Ninth Brother on my behalf. Is he well? Has his vision recovered? I've had some detoxification pills prepared here. Big Brother Fang, would you please pass them on to Ninth Brother? Also, there are some…
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Outside the Maogong Hall, the cabinet scholars and high ministers waited in silence, queuing up for their audience with the emperor. Inside the hall, Xie Yi was speaking to Grand Secretary Ouyang Shen, "My decision is final, Master, there's no need for further discussion. The current priority is the Spring Imperial Examination; selecting capable talents for the country is what matters." Ouyang Shen sighed, "Your Majesty, with scholars from across the land gathered in the capital, ordering the Empress…
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Sheng Changzhou privately lamented his own rashness. Now that he had just arrived in the capital and was no longer in Minzhou, he shouldn't have been so reckless with his words. Seeing trouble on the horizon, he could only wave his servants back. "There's no need to worry. This is the friend of the Marquis of Jingguo. I'll go talk to him for a bit. You all wait here." The stewards, guards, and servants hesitated. They had served the Sheng family for years and were well-trained. Despite the Young Master's…
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On the other side, Lady Sheng was talking to Sheng Changzhou, "Now that you're in the capital, aside from investigating the origins of this royal merchant affair, you should also counsel and instruct your cousin. He has suddenly developed a taste for men. For some time now, he has even had a young man staying at his private residence. I am very worried about it, but I cannot talk to him about these matters. Fortunately, you're here now." "You were always praised by your father back home for being the most…
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After leaving the residence, Xu Chun didn't return to the Duke's mansion; instead, he headed straight for Bamboo Branch Workshop. Unexpectedly, he found it empty. Liu Shun hung his head and reported, “Our Ninth Master said he had been away from home for too long. Now that his eyesight has improved, he has returned to take care of some family affairs. He'll visit again when he has time in a few days.” Xu Chun glanced at the room where Wu Xingxue's belongings, originally brought by Wu Xingxue and Liu…
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Xu Chun set out early on horseback with his servants to the canal port, where he indeed spotted the grand ship of the Sheng family entering the harbor from afar. Sheng An led a group of managers and stewards who galloped ahead to meet the ship, arranging for porters to unload the cargo and contacting familiar brokers. Before long, a servant from the Sheng household came running to report, "Grandmaster Zhou has arrived." Xu Chun dismounted and waited. Soon enough, he saw a team of carriages pulling up.…
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