After Hibiscus Garden became the political and power center of the Capital City, the original role of the Imperial Palace gradually declined. However, the Imperial Palace was still the Imperial Palace. The security was still tight, and it was almost impossible for an outsider to break in quietly.
Even if it was a martial arts master.
The woman walked in from outside the hall. MIngzhu did not care that someone had broken into the Imperial Palace. She looked at her and did not move her eyes away for a long time.
"Sister Ruyi!"
Shouning jumped off the bed and ran to her barefoot. She grabbed her arm and asked excitedly, "Sister Ruyi, you are back. Where is Sir? Is he back? Where is he now?"
She ran out of the hall barefoot and looked around. She ran back and asked with disappointment, "Sister Ruyi, where is Sir?"
Miss.Liu looked at her and said softly, "He is not back yet."
Shouning was a little disappointed. However, she was happy when she thought that Sir would come back sooner or later.
She had already seen Sister Ruyi. Would it be too late to see Sir?
MIngzhu stood up and looked at her. She said softly, "Bing Ning, go out for a while. I have something to say to your Sister Ruyi."
Shouning nodded. She looked at her royal sister and Sister Ruyi. She put on her shoes and walked out of the hall.
MIngzhu stood in front of Miss.Liu. After a moment of silence, she asked, "Are you here to show off?"
Miss.Liu looked at her. Her face was originally calm, but in the next moment, she showed a charming smile. She nodded and said, "Yes, I am here to show off."
The two of them were once strong opponents. In terms of looks, they each had their own merits. In terms of martial arts, they were evenly matched. Li Mingzhu had the advantage in terms of her status as Princess Royal, while Liu Ruyi's breasts were bigger. If one were to consider it carefully, the two of them were even.
But now it was different.
She still had an advantage because of her status, but she lost in terms of body size.
However, this identity was the only thing she could use to show off.
Liu Ruyi had already become a grandmaster. She had taken that important step before her.
How could she not know how to take this step when they were both in the same predicament?
This meant that she was not only one step ahead of her on the road of martial arts, but also on the road of life.
This was related to who was older and who was younger, who was older and who was younger, who was older and who was younger, who was older and who was younger, who was younger and who was younger, who could challenge who …
She thought for a moment and asked, "Why didn't he come back with you?"
Second Young Lady Liu did not answer. The atmosphere in the hall fell into silence.
Li Mingzhu looked at her and suddenly laughed, saying, "So you haven't won yet."
…
When Shou Ning returned to the hall, he looked around and asked in confusion, "Royal Sister, where is Sister Ruyi?"
Li Mingzhu did not continue reading the memorials. Instead, she walked out of the hall and looked at the clouds in the distant sky. "Let's go."
"She left?" Shouning was even more confused. "But I didn't see her go out just now …"
MIngzhu did not continue the topic. She looked at her and asked, "The written exam will begin in three days. There are thousands of people participating in the first exam. Why don't you go and take a look at the exam questions?"
Shouning patted her head and said, "I almost forgot. I can't let them do whatever they want. I have to come up with some questions myself …"
After saying that, she ran away quickly.
MIngzhu stood in front of the hall. She looked at the distant sky and the clouds were rolling.
A faint smile appeared on her face. "It's still not certain who will win or lose …"
…
In the Jing Kingdom, the life of the people in the Capital City was never boring. This was not only because of the endless new shows and talent shows, but also because they were in the Capital City, so there was never a lack of new things around them.
The gossip about a third-level official in the imperial court could only be regarded as a spice. It was not even qualified to be a topic of conversation.
The love and hatred between Princess Royal and the mysterious Gyeong Of Silla had been spread among the people in several versions.
There were even more versions about the story of His Majesty and Prince Gyeong Of Silla.
In recent months, the Empress Dowager and the Old Princess were going to choose a husband for Princess Shouning. It became a hot topic in the Capital City and lasted for several months.
Princess Shouning was definitely a legend in the Capital City.
Not to mention the popularity of Shouning College in the Capital City and even in the whole Jing Kingdom, her status as the dean of the Women's College and the president of the Women's Union had made her second only to Princess Royal among the women in the Jing Kingdom.
Princess Shouning, who was already 18 years old, was still unmarried. This was extremely rare in the Royal Family.
Of course, Princess Royal was already 24 years old and still single. This was not only rare in the Royal Family, but also among the common people. However, Princess Royal was a special case in the Royal Family. Even the most reckless censor did not dare to mention this matter.
Although the wealthy families in the Capital City were not willing to marry the Royal Princess, Princess Shouning was an exception. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also very capable. If they could invite Princess Shouning into their family, the family's future would be just around the corner …
However, the selection of the Emperor's son-in-law in the entire country had completely broken the boundaries of the aristocratic families.
Regardless of family background, as long as they were healthy and between 18 and 25 years old, they were qualified to participate in this competition and had the possibility of becoming the Prince Consort.
For most people, this was a chance to reach the sky in a single step.
All the men of suitable age in the Jing Kingdom were attracted by this event and traveled thousands of miles to the Capital City. In a short period of time, the already bustling Capital City was overcrowded with people. All the restaurants and inns were full. Even the villages dozens of miles away from the Capital City had temporarily opened their inns.
Of course, it was not that easy to become the Prince Consort.
Who was Princess Shou Ning? She was one of the two most dazzling pearls among the princesses of the royal family. Those who wanted to marry her could walk around the capital several times, hand in hand. However, there was only one Prince Consort. These thousands of people had to go through an extremely cruel competition to have the last laugh.
First, they had to pass the written examination.
The Prince Consort might not be the most talented person in the world, but he could not be an idiot either. The first round of the written examination involved poetry, history, and even governance. The final ranking was based on the results. It was absolutely fair and open. In this written examination alone, more than 90% of the people would be eliminated. Only 100 people would be left for the second round of the combat examination.
Princess Shouning was skilled in both literature and martial arts. Naturally, the Prince Consort could not only be skilled in literature. He had to be skilled in both literature and martial arts. Only then would he be worthy of the Princess.
In this combat examination, another 90% of the people would be eliminated. Only 10 people would be left for the final round.
It was said that in this final round, not only would the Empress Dowager and the Old Consort participate, but even the Emperor and the Eldest Princess would also be participating. Even if they could not become the Prince Consort, they would have no regrets in their lives if they could make it this far.
The Capital City, outside the city gate.
A few silhouettes stood outside the gate. They seemed to have traveled a long way and were covered in dust.
The leader was a handsome young man. He was not old and looked to be in his early twenties. Looking at the tall and majestic city walls, he stood there for a long time. His eyes showed a sense of vicissitudes and depth that did not match his age.
At the city gate, a fat man who had been looking around for a long time suddenly walked up and asked with a smile, "Brother, are you also here to participate in the selection of the Prince Consort?"
The young man looked away and looked at him.
The fat man sneakily looked left and right, patted his bulging belly, and said in a low voice, "Brother, I have the questions for the first round of the written exam here. I see that you and I are fated. I'll sell you one for ten taels of silver. How about it?"
The young man looked at him and smiled, "The selection of the Prince Consort is a national examination. Where did you get the questions from?"
The fat man looked at him and a mysterious expression appeared on his face. He said, "If I am willing to sell it, I naturally have my ways. For 10 taels of silver, you can pass the first written examination. For 10 taels of silver, you can see Princess Shouning's beauty. Brother, are you really not going to consider it …"
The young man shook his head. "10 taels …"
The fat man saw that he was tempted and quickly said, "Brother, if you are interested, 8 taels is fine …"
"8 taels …"
The fat man gritted his teeth and said, "6 taels, 6 taels, no less!"
The young man looked at him and thought for a moment. He said, "10 taels."
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