The Little Consort's
Eps. 66: Marriage Certificate

Li Anlan compiled forty questions that he compiled from ten books he read. Each theme is based on four questions. The question model Li Anlan had written was a multiple choice mode, which Li Anlan had deliberately chosen as the new method in the Royal Exam test. Each question has five answer options.

The woman made up the matter within three days and three nights. Ever since Long Ji Man sat in front of him, Li Anlan who was usually bodo very much became a little disturbed. For this reason, he had expelled Long Ji Man from his palace so that he could focus on his book.

The questions he made directly he handed over to Xiao Biqi, to be propagated and handed over to the Ministry of Education and Teaching. Li Anlan was very careful in making matters, as the outcome of the matter would determine the future of the Dongling Kingdom. If the matter he made was careless, then the officials who passed the Royal Examination would also not reflect the character of good officials.

During the day, when the sun was rising above the bamboo tip, Li Anlan just remembered something. The Royal Examination is very identical to cheating. Those who are irresponsible and want to be completed in a quick time will definitely choose an instant way to pass the test. The educational experience that Li Anlan had experienced for over twelve years in school was already a reflection of such a culture of cheating. Need something that can guarantee all examinees do not cheat during the execution time.

If in modern times, each exam room will be fitted with a surveillance camera that lights up over time. Through the surveillance cameras, all human movements in the surveillance room will be monitored and recorded, until when found cheating, it will be immediately known who the culprit. The exam can be canceled and the answer can be discarded or torn, while the perpetrator is declared dead and failed.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed through his mind. The intelligent Li Anlan could certainly cope with a situation like this. The woman then ran with a long hanfu across Houchi Lake. He wanted to meet Long Ji Man to tell the method that could prevent cheating in the Royal Trials. Li Anlan hoped that the man would listen to her advice.

As he reached the front porch of Hongwu Palace, Xiao Biqi restrained him and forbade him from entering. The eunuch said that Long Ji Man was busy due to the arrival of the guest, and he asked Li Anlan to wait until the afternoon. Li Anlan asked who the guest was so important that it made Long Ji Man so busy, but the eunuch was unwilling to give an answer.

Since this was something important that had to be immediately notified, Li Anlan could not wait that long. The woman pushed Xiao Biqi aside, then barged inside Hongwu Palace. Li Anlan was very surprised as he knew that the important guest that made Long Ji Man so busy was….Empress Jin, Han Jinxi!

“Ups... Did I come at an inappropriate time?” li Anlan asked in his heart.

Li Anlan looked at Long Ji Man's expression which seemed to be in a bad mood. That cold handsome face felt like a rock face that was hard many times over. The situation became awkward because two empresses with different positions were in the same room with their king. One was about to say something important, the other seemed to be discussing something important, and the king seemed to be unwilling to listen to the two.

“Ah, Your Majesty, Empress, you go ahead,” said Li Anlan as she turned to leave Hongwu Palace.

“Wait! Huang An, sit down,” Long Ji Man's orders.

Ah, men do not understand! He could have put two of his wives in the same room. Although Li Anlan was freed from the harem, she was still one of the king's wives and a woman. Meeting a rival is of course very annoying, let alone staying in the same room. Although he and Han Jinxi did not know each other, but the status of the two was very high and special.

Li Anlan smiled awkwardly as she sat opposite Empress Jin. Empress Jin smiled so sweetly at him. It seemed, she was not at all bothered by the arrival of the Noble Empress. Perhaps it was because he was already used to dealing with various types of women, so when he saw Li Anlan, his attitude was ordinary and did not directly blame him.

“Your Majesty, what do you think?” empress Jin asked Long Ji Man.

The man who was not happy was frowning.

“Will I consider.”

“Your Majesty, know that this marriage is very important for the integrity of Dongling Kingdom.”

Li Anlan had no idea what the two people were talking about. A wedding? The integrity? Who will marry for the integrity of the kingdom? Li Anlan looked at Long Ji Man and Empress Jin alternately, demanding an explanation to answer her confusion.

As if understanding, Empress Jin then spoke up, she said,

“We are discussing the marriage of His Majesty with the daughter of the messenger from the border.”

“Your Majesty wants to marry again? Why?” li Anlan asked like a fool. A king is certainly free to want to marry whom without having to be told why. Why was Li Anlan still asking?

“A few days ago came an emissary from the border, informing that the vassal kingdom at the border requested marriage to maintain peace between the vassal kingdom and the main kingdom. I immediately discussed it with His Majesty.”

Li Anlan nodded in understanding. So, her husband will marry another woman. The residents of Harem Palace increased by another one. The harem affair was the responsibility of the Queen Mother and the Grand Empress, it was better for Li Anlan not to mix it up. Otherwise, Li Anlan would have a hard time in the future, because once involved, it would be involved forever.

Taking care of the job as the Nobles Empress alone was already very troublesome, if coupled with the harem affairs, then Li Anlan's life would be completely over. Enough to be a noble Empress who carries out the duties as ordered, there is no need to interfere in the affairs of the court lady.

“Ah, so it seems. May Your Majesty's marriage with the princess of the border run smoothly,” said Li Anlan lightly. Long Ji Man's expression grew increasingly unsightly.

Empress Jin then took out a bright red book. From the inscription on the cover, Li Anlan could tell that the book contained a marriage contract between Long Ji Man and the border princess. Empress Jin handed the red book to Long Ji Man.

“This is a marriage contract I've written. There has also been affixed my stamp which indicates that this marriage has been given permission and approved by the Harem Palace.”

Long Ji Man kept the book on his desk without seeing the contents first. Then, he turned to look at Li Anlan.

“Huang An, what do you want to say?”

“That, Your Honor, I have something to say. Regarding the Royal Exam, I have a way to prevent cheating.”

Long Ji Man's face changed slightly. His expression was starting to look better than before.

“What is it?”

“Begini.”

Li Anlan recounted the idea he had to prevent cheating and maintain the credibility of the Royal Exam. He said that each participant must fill out a letter of agreement stamped or signed by the organizer with the participants before the exam takes place. It is a statement that if the participant is proven to have committed an offense, it will be punished in accordance with what is written in the letter of agreement, which is beaten, whipped, revoked by the status of membership, issued, and issued, even to the point of demoting his status. The treaty was signed under the supervision of four witnesses, two from the Royal Academy and two from the Dongling Kingdom itself.

Officers who will be supervisors in the Royal Examination are honest officers who have proven their devotion and achievement services. Li Anlan himself asked Long Ji Man for permission to appoint and select the officers who will work later in his own way. The data will be kept secret to prevent the possibility of nepotism.

Empress Jin and Long Ji Man were so interested in the advice Li Anlan gave. Methods like this are the first time they know. The idea can be applied because the process is easy and not convoluted. Thus, Long Ji Man instantly agreed to it and gave the Empress Royal direct authority to appoint the overseer officer of the Royal Examination.

Quietly Empress Jin put awe on the Noble Empress. Rumors that the Grand Empress was not an ordinary person seemed to be true. The woman who sat before him and was one level below his position was not only an attractive woman, but was knowledgeable and very intelligent. No wonder His Majesty the King trusted him so much and willingly looked for him into the Linghua Forest the other day.

After conveying his intentions and goals, Li Anlan then left. He did not want to bother the two of them anymore. After all, Empress Jin was the legal wife the king had officially married. His position is higher than his. The tenderness and elegance that Empress Jin possessed must have made Long Ji Man so fond of her. Li Anlan could see that Long Ji Man's gaze was very gentle and weak every time he met Han Jinxi's gaze.

On the bridge of Lake Houchi, Li Anlan stopped. He stared at Houchi Lake whose surface glistened over the spring sunlight. Li Anlan looked at the reflection of his face on the surface of the water. It had been a long time since he had come to this place, he did not reflect well. The reflection of his face on the surface of the water reminded him of the future world he lived in.

He suddenly missed the modern world. He misses the smell of rain soaking up the asphalt. He missed the noise of vehicles passing in front of his apartment building. Li Anlan longed to spend the night with his college friends. Miss scolded lecturers, long for lazing, long for mountain climbing. He misses everything.

Here, he worked with a king. Now, while he was on duty, the real test came from the king who was accompanying him. How could she get married at a time like this? The Royal Examination was held less than twenty days away, but came the daughter of the border envoy who asked for marriage?

Just be right!

Li Anlan was very upset. He wanted to know what the princess looked like to make Empress Jin give her permission at this inopportune time. Empress Jin, despite not taking care of government affairs, should have known that the king should focus on the Royal Examination first. Although the king had the Royal Empress helping to handle all his affairs, but still he had to exist because Li Anlan could not make up his own mind.

Thinking that, Li Anlan's head felt dizzy. The affairs of women in the palace were indeed very complicated and endless! I don't know why he was so upset and angry. He was simply unwilling that Long Ji Man get married any time soon. He, just not willing.

“My husband's wife has increased by another one. Long Ji Man, that's great! Could you marry while I am carrying out the arduous task of bearing the future candidates of Dongling Kingdom?”

Li Anlan clenched her hands, then looked at her reflection in the water mirror again. He was so upset that his face and ears turned red. He scolded himself like a madman. It was fortunate that no eunuchs or servants passed by until he could shout at will. The water from the clear lake rippled, forming small waves, casting Li Anlan's shadow.

The woman took off the shoes and accessories that stuck to her head. Her hot heart needs to be cooled. After all, he hadn't played with the fish in here in a long time. Li Anlan took a few steps back, then came forward and jumped into the lake, diving and dancing with the small fish who were also defending their condolences.

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...What made Li Anlan so upset? ...

...A. Ji Man is married again...

...B. Empress Jin was close to Ji Man...

...C. A heavy duty...

...D. Jealous and unwilling...

...Answer in the comments field! See you in the next episode! ...