Wearing the Duke's Mansion, he was scrambling to save his life

Chapter 139 The battle for the prince

Mrs. Wang was curious: "What is yoga? Is it a facial massage or food?"

Qiao Xiaoxi smiled: "It's a kind of Kung Fu called Yoga."

Wang Xiu'e smiled and said, "Madam Li, I will learn from you too."

"It will take time to learn this. After you and Zhang Ziyan get married, I will go to Shanyang County and teach you at the academy."

Madam Wang asked Qiao Xiaoxi: "Madam Li, do it once and see if I can learn from you."

Qiao Xiaoxi smiled and said, "It will take an hour to complete the whole set. I will do a few moves for you to see. Please bring me a mat."

The girl took a prayer mat.

Qiao Xiaoxi did a pigeon pose, a cross pose, and a scorpion pose.

Mrs. Wang waved her hands repeatedly: "Madam Li, stop it, come here quickly, I can't do this yoga."

Wang Xiu'e said enviously: "Madam Li has a very soft body. Madam Li, please teach me in the future!"

Qiao Xiaoxi said with a smile: "As long as you want to learn, I will teach you everything I know."

The banquet ended in a joyful atmosphere.

Qiao Xiaoxi and the others returned to their residence and rested for a night.

It’s almost October, and the spring examination in February of the following year is imminent.

The next day, he packed his bags and headed for Beijing.

County Magistrate Zhang could not leave Shanyang for long. Mr. Lin was old and the journey to Beijing was long and he could not stand the bumpy ride, so he returned to Shanyang with County Magistrate Zhang.

Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Yanming, along with ten other students, went to Beijing to take the imperial examination.

We hurried along the way under the morning breeze and the waning moon, and finally arrived in the capital in mid-January.

Xie Wenchang brought everyone to the old house of the Xie family and stayed there first.

Dean Xie led ten students to continue reviewing and preparing for the exam.

Qiao Xiaoxi and Li Yanming came to the capital and lived in Xie's house.

Do yoga and stroll around the garden with Liu Yufeng and Xie Yuxin.

Lead the students to practice Tai Chi and Sanda, combining work and rest.

It's quite free and easy.

Besides, Zhao Wudi rushed to the provincial government without stopping.

Governor Wang immediately welcomed him into the mansion, and Zhao Wudi took out the portrait.

Lord Wang said with a smile: "This is Madam Li. She and her group are rushing to the capital for the Spring Examination. Why is Lord Zhao looking for Madam Li?"

Zhao Wudi didn't answer, but only asked: "How long have you been walking?"

Lord Wang counted the days and said, "Master Zhao, it has been half a month."

Zhao Wudi left the house without saying a word and mounted his horse.

When Lord Wang, who was sent out, wanted to ask more questions, Zhao Wudi had already ridden away.

Lord Wang was puzzled. He wondered why the Duke wanted to see a village woman like her.

I hope Madam Li has not offended Lord Zhao!

Ah! If Li Tianyou offends the Duke, it will be useless even if he wins the top three prizes!

It's a pity for this child, luckily Xiu'e chose Zhang Ziyan.

If you choose Li Tianyou, it would be terrifying enough.

Let’s not mention Lord Wang’s sigh here.

Besides, Zhao Wudi chased and searched all the way to the capital, but he didn't see any trace of Qiao Xiaoxi.

Qiao Xiaoxi led everyone from the Xie family to practice Tai Chi.

Sit in the yard and drink tea.

Dean Xie talked about the situation in the court.

The emperor is sixty years old this year and has begun to consider appointing a crown prince.

Two-thirds of the people in the court wanted to establish a virtuous king, believing that he was benevolent.

Another third of the people wanted to establish Prince Jing as the emperor, as they believed that he was calm and composed.

The Emperor has just taken in the youngest daughter of Duke Hu and bestowed upon her the title of Lipin.

Qiao Xiaoxi was surprised: "Lipin! Wasn't she already there ten years ago? How come she's the new concubine?"

I was confused, but didn't dare to ask.

If I ask Dean Xie, he will definitely doubt how I know Concubine Li.

Dean Xie said with a smile: "This Lipin is only 19 years old, and I don't know what tricks she has. The emperor is quite fascinated by her."

Oh my! What can a man do to love a girl until death?

A sixty-year-old man marrying a nineteen-year-old girl would of course love her to death.

"Lipin is favored, and Duke Hu is also in power. Duke Hu is leaning towards Prince Jing." Dean Xie took a sip of tea and continued to analyze: "Now the faction of Queen Zhao who wants to establish the virtuous prince and the faction of Imperial Concubine Qin who wants to establish the Jing prince are evenly matched in the court."

This is about taking sides!

Qiao Xiaoxi is well-versed in history. Success makes you king and failure makes you a bandit. If she stands on the wrong side, everything will be ruined.

Dean Xie’s granddaughter will marry King Xian and will definitely stand on King Xian’s side.

Li Tianyou is the grandson-in-law of President Xie.

If the wise king loses, Li Tianyou will be finished!

"Dean Xie, the two sides are evenly matched. How dare you stand on the side of the virtuous king?" Qiao Xiaoxi asked hurriedly. We have to make long-term plans for our eldest son!

Dean Xie stroked his beard and smiled, "Nephew of the Queen, the young master of the Duke of Zhao's Mansion, as long as the young master stands on the side of the virtuous king, the two sides are evenly matched, and the chances of winning are on the side of the virtuous king."

Qiao Xiaoxi looked confused.

Dean Xie laughed: "Madam Li and I have become in-laws, tied together. I will tell you the truth. The young master's name is Zhao Wudi. Zhao Wudi, Madam Li, please take a closer look at the word Wudi. I will not say much."

Can Zhao Wudi, that icy lump, still influence the court?

That’s right! The Japanese ancestor said that Zhao Wudi was the military soul of the imperial court.

The fighting power is bursting!

If Prince Jing gains power, will Zhao Wudi force him to abdicate?