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Chapter 623: The Spring Examination is Over (Additional Update for [Reborn to… Play Basketball])

The beauty in the lead folded her hands on her waist, bowed, and performed a standard ceremony according to palace rules: "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Snow Concubine. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"

Yu Mei stood beside the sedan chair and whispered, "My lady, it's Chun Changzai."

"After the New Year's Eve palace banquet, she moved into Shuixi Pavilion and has been learning the rules from the palace maids."

"A month and a half passed in the blink of an eye. I guess the nanny allowed her to come out because she had learned most of the rules."

Without Yu Mei's reminder, Xue Fei also knew the other party's identity.

One was at the palace banquet on New Year's Eve.

Second, Chun Chang's exotic face was unique in the palace and too conspicuous.

Concubine Xue recalled the New Year's Eve when Chun Changzai's every move followed the etiquette of the Western Regions and seemed out of place in the Great Zhou.

I didn't expect that after such a short period of time, except for her appearance, she had become the same as the women of the Great Zhou.

Concubine Xue nodded slightly, signaling the other party to stand up, and the ceremonial procession continued to move towards Zhongcui Palace.

Chun Changzai looked at their backs, with a hint of curiosity in his deep eyes: "So majestic."

She heard from the nanny who taught the palace rules that in the harem only the main concubine could ride in a sedan chair.

Noble lady, concubine, imperial concubine.

Xue Fei is three levels higher than her.

Chun Changzai only has the Prince of Jin in her heart, and actually doesn't care about her position. But she knows one thing, only by climbing to a high position can she do better for His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin.

Chun Changzai lowered his eyes, and a hint of ambition flashed across his eyes!

……

Zhongcui Palace.

Handan came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xue is here."

Shen Zhinian put down the account book in his hand: "Please come in."

"Yes!"

After Concubine Xue came in, she bowed solemnly to Shen Zhinian: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Your Highness. May you be blessed with good health!"

Shen Zhinian stepped forward and helped her up with his uninjured arm: "No need to be polite."

Concubine Xue's eyes fell on her other arm. Although her voice was cold, it revealed a hint of concern: "How is your wound recovering, Madam?"

Shen Zhinian said, "With Doctor Tang taking care of him, it's not a big deal, but it will take some time."

"Congratulations, you have been promoted to the position of concubine!"

Sometimes, Xue Fei's temperament is actually a little awkward, and she is especially not good at expressing gratitude and sentimental words.

She tilted her head to one side, her ears slightly red, and after a moment's hesitation, she said, "I know that it was Your Majesty who advised me to be promoted to the position of Concubine in front of His Majesty."

"Thank you..."

Your Majesty seems to be affectionate, but in fact you are heartless.

Except for the person he holds dearest, he would not pay much attention to other women even if he occasionally dotes on them.

When he thinks of promoting her, it may be impossible...

Concubine Xue couldn't help but sigh. It would be better for the women in the harem to serve His Majesty than to be on good terms with Concubine Xian...

If someone else came to thank him, Shen Zhinian would definitely say some polite words.

But she knew the character of Concubine Xue, so she looked at her with a smile and deliberately asked, "Then how do you want to thank me? Just a few words are not enough..."

Concubine Xue gestured to Yu Mei and handed over the thank-you gift in her hand: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope Your Majesty will not despise it."

Shen Zhinian let Fuqiu take the gift, still looking at Concubine Xue, and insisted: "My Zhongcui Palace has all kinds of treasures. These worldly possessions are not enough to show Concubine Xue's sincerity."

Both Concubine Xue and Yu Mei understood what Concubine Xian said. She did not mean to make things difficult for them, but was just teasing them.

Or rather, teasing.

Concubine Xue asked calmly, "What does Your Majesty want?"

Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "The clothes you made for Ah Xu are made of soft materials, with fine and neat stitching. They look very comfortable to wear."

"The Snow Concubine is so good at needlework, but she has never done anything for me. Isn't that insincere?"

"It just so happens that I am still in need of a set of pajamas. Princess Xue, are you willing to serve me?"

Therefore, Shen Zhinian would never be kind to anyone without asking for anything in return.

And only when there is give and take can the relationship between each other become closer.

There are also etiquettes for giving gifts to concubines. In order to avoid suspicion, no one would give clothes they made by themselves to others, except for extremely close sisters.

What's more, it's pajamas, which are clothes that are worn next to the skin...

Concubine Xue still looked cold, but her ears turned redder: "...It's just a small favor, I'm not unwilling to do it."

Shen Zhinian blinked at her and said, "Then I will wait for the pajamas made by Concubine Xue. They must be made with more care than those made for Your Majesty, otherwise I will not agree."

"No."

As if she was afraid that Shen Zhinian didn't understand, Concubine Xue added, "I have never made pajamas for anyone else."

Shen Zhinian smiled contentedly: "It is my honor to be the best in Xue Fei's cooking skills."

At the end of the conversation, Xue Fei almost blushed and fled...

Handan lowered her head and couldn't help laughing: "My lady, why do I feel that teasing Concubine Xue is your greatest pleasure in the harem?"

Fuqiu smiled and said, "Forgive me for saying something disrespectful, but I'm afraid that Empress Xue didn't blush that many times when she was with His Majesty."

"If you continue to flirt with me, I'm afraid that Concubine Xue will no longer love Your Majesty, but love you..."

Shen Zhinian put down the teacup in his hand and glanced at Fuqiu: "Don't say such nonsense again in the future."

"I just think that in the deep palace full of intrigues and deceptions, it is rare to find someone with a pure mind, so I can't help but tease her every time."

……

February 15th.

Today is the day when the Spring Examination ends.

Many people were waiting outside the Imperial Examination Hall to take the candidates home.

Lu's mother, Lu Jiangyue and Shen Nanqiao are no exception.

Even Zhou came.

But compared to her former full of energy, she has been feeling dizzy and having headaches from time to time lately, and even her legs and feet are not as agile as before.

But during these days of the Spring Examination, Zhou was out of character and looked much more energetic and spirited.

Because Nan Qiao said that last year's autumn examination was just an accident and her son-in-law did not perform well.

In this spring examination, my good son-in-law will definitely take the first place and become the champion!

After becoming the champion, are you still far from becoming the top scholar?

By then, she will be the mother-in-law of the top scholar!

So what if I don’t have an imperial edict?

The top scholar is her own son-in-law. Let alone the Shen family, looking at the entire circle of dignitaries in the capital, which lady would dare to look down on her?

"I'm coming!"

Lu Jiangyue also dreamed of being the top scholar's sister. When she saw Lu Jianglin coming out, she immediately waved her hand and said, "Here!"

"Brother, we are here!"

Shen Nanqiao was the first to greet him and asked Lu Jianglin about his well-being: "Lu Lang, you have worked hard these days."

"How do you think you performed this time? Are you confident that you will pass the exam?"

Hearing this, many people looked over at them.