In the Imperial City, the Ministry of Rites has two offices. The South Courtyard of the Ministry of Rites is used as the Gongyuan. The office of the Ministry of Rites is located in the Shangshu Province, diagonally opposite the Ministry of Punishments. Remember to read the full version of this book at 520, website: xs520.

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Xue Bai had been to the Ministry of Punishment once before and was not unfamiliar with this area. On this day, he was taken to the Shangshu Province, but to the Office of the Ministry of Rites.

“Chun Nao made an oversight, so he brought Zhuangyuan Lang here for verification and placed him in the Ministry of Rites.”

"Cui Shangshu has made arrangements, come here."

Seeing this situation, Xue Bai couldn't help but frown, realizing that this might mean stripping him of his honor first. In comparison, he would rather go to the Ministry of Punishment Prison.

 The Rites Yamen is very large. After passing through a long corridor, he was taken into a prison cell with only a transom window.

 “Waiting.”

This wait lasted for a long time. When it started to get dark, the door to the prison room was opened with a "Qiya" sound.

Xue Bai was sitting there leaning against the wall and had fallen asleep. When he opened his eyes and looked around, he saw Cui Qiao in purple robe. He then stood up and greeted her politely.

“The student has met Mr. Cui, the host, and he has passed the exam. He has not yet paid a visit to Mr. Cui, so he is rude.”

“There’s no need to be in a hurry to call me the master.” Cui Qiao waved his hand and said, “My old eyesight is so dim that I mistakenly selected you as the number one scholar. I’ve called you here today to check this matter.”

"yes."

Xue Bai was not in a hurry, guessing that he should have a lot of time to talk to Cui Qiao as the Minister of Etiquette. He had a very good demeanor. He slowly sat down behind the desk. After the clerk laid out several scrolls and spread them out, he dismissed Xiao Geng and spoke.

Talk about it.

“Look, is this your family status?”

"yes."

"That being the case, your father's name is tabooed as 'Ling', which is in conflict with the title of Jinke's poem. Why not avoid it?" Cui Qiao said, "I was careless for a moment and made a big mistake."

Xue Bai said: "I was born as an orphan and lost my memory. I was deliberately misidentified by Xue Ling, but in fact I am not his son, so there is no need to avoid it.

"Then the family statement is wrong." Cui Qiao said: "For reference, it was Xue Bai, the son of Xue Ling, not the orphan Xue Bai who caused trouble in the spring. The number one scholar was indeed my fault. Write a confession and you and I will plead guilty together.

That’s all.”

He didn't want to get involved too deeply, so he made Xue Bai admit that he was "Xue Xi's son". Even if he had completed the explanation, Xue Bai still wanted to protect the number one scholar, and asked: "I don't know, is there any precedent for this matter?"

 “Precedent?”

“Yes, the candidate’s family status is wrong and the candidate is successful. Is there any precedent?”

 “Of course not.“

“So, Duke Cui wants to revoke my title of No. 1 Scholar. I wonder which Tang law it comes from?”

Xue Bai was making sophistry. Cui Qiao frowned and did not argue with him. Instead, he asked: "Since you are not Xue Ling's son, you are not the son of Xue Ling."

Whose son is he?"

Orphans, and orphans who have lost their memory." Xue Bai emphasized that this stubborn and reckless attitude made Cui Qiao feel a little emotional.

"Shuzi, do you have to ask for the top prize?" Cui Qiao sighed, glanced at the door, and said: "You are the son of the rebellious minister Xue Xi.

Those who violated Tang law."

He seems to have thought through it and is unwilling to make the matter too big.

"I am getting old, and before I take up my official post, I would like to have a few words of sincerity with you, a young man. The moon waxes and wanes, and the water overflows. No one person can take advantage of all the benefits in the world. With your skills, you have become famous, and you have been loved by saints and loved by noble concubines.

, Every trip is expensive. How much blessing do you need to be able to enjoy such fame and wealth? You are still not enough. You hope to be named on the annual pension list and win the first place. It is no wonder that many people in Chang'an City hate you. How can Zhuzi not hate you? "

 Speaking of this, Cui Qiao patted her knees, changed the subject, and talked about another matter. Search xs520.

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"Let's talk about bamboo paper again. I am the eldest son of the Cui family in Qinghe. My father is a famous writer. There are indeed some paper shops and bookstores in the family, so there are many relatives and friends who hate you. But I really don't like bamboo paper? I'm wrong.

My father has written countless articles. If the price of paper is low, it can spread his knowledge widely, which I can only hope for. However, everything is too much and you are too radical. You are responsible for everything you have done today. From my selfish point of view, I don’t want you to end up like this.

He died young, so I advise you to give up when you should."

Xue Bai said: "I understand what Mr. Cui means. I should give in. I am a rebellious and humble official slave. I have received enough, so I should not be greedy. I should give in when I see the title of the poem.

"I know my interest and give up the exam, which means that I am convinced by your methods; I should also let go of the bamboo paper, and let you decide what kind of books should be published and what prices should be set."

Cui Qiao shook her head, thinking that was not what she meant.

 What he said is that others are trying to kill you, Xue Bai, but I am reminding you to be wise and protect yourself.

Xue Bai said: "If I gave up the exam earlier, it would only delay my career in the imperial examination; if I give in now, I will just lose my reputation and future; if I still don't know what I want, then investigate my life experience and kill me, right?"

Cui Qiao said: "You were born in a rebellious and lowly family, and you faked your life experience and were buried in the dirt. I have reminded you several times. Are you the one who is still stubborn and refuses to realize your mistake?"

 “The so-called rebellious crime and low status” itself is wrong.”

Xue Bai said this and was silent for a moment. He felt that it was pointless to argue with the old man in charge of the ceremony, and said: "Because I am not Xue Xi's son, but one of his adopted sons."

Cui Qiao was a little unexpected. She looked at Xue Bai carefully. Xue Bai's reaction was very calm and he said slowly: "Mr. Cui is scared. There must be many people who say that I am Xue Xi's son. This rumor is not spread by two people in a day."

Damn it. But it is indeed wrong. There is a big difference between a foreign wife and a adopted son."

"Yeah?"

"The prince and the right minister have used this excuse to attack me many times, but they have not succeeded because the person standing behind me is the imperial concubine. This time the right minister did not dare to take action. Cui Gongmo was used as a sword."

Xue Bai's words contained some threatening meaning, but he did not make it clear. His attitude became more modest, and he continued: "Please Cui Gong, please wait and see what happens."

To wait and see what happens is to keep the title of No. 1 Scholar. Cui Qiao looked deep in thought. In his opinion, Xue Bai forged his life experience, violated taboos, and regretted his life experience for the sake of this No. 1 Scholar. He already had a way to die. Even if the saint was merciful and did not kill Xue Bai,

It is also unlikely that he will be given asylum again.

However, he does not need to rush to offend Concubine Yang, but he can wait until the saint's intention is completely clear.

 “Just take care of yourself.”

  …..

Xue Bai sent Cui Qiao away, knowing that he could keep his title of No. 1 Scholar for a few more days.

But what he is protecting is not only the No. 1 pick, but also his strength in the eyes of others. If Cui Qiao really lets Cui Qiao kill his No. 1 pick today, many people will immediately realize that his holy family is gone, and the enemy will bite him even more recklessly.

If you come here, some friends will betray you.

 The essence of the whole matter was gradually revealed in this conversation. At the same time, this is also a problem that Xue Bai has been facing since his rebirth.

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How can a rebellious and lowly person survive and make progress in the Tang Dynasty?

In the prosperous days of the Tang Dynasty, the slave system still existed, and the same talent selection system where civilians and poor children had no way to advance. This was never a problem faced by Xue Bai alone. It was not because he was unlucky, he always encountered these difficulties.

But tens of thousands, countless slaves have been tortured to death,

Maybe his descendants are unable to escape. It's because he was very lucky. As a traitor and a lowly citizen, he was able to escape his fate and participated in the imperial examination together with the poor family members. It's not that he was unlucky. He won the top prize and was faced with all kinds of difficulties, but

It was because he was so lucky that he struggled out from among the countless people who could never get ahead in their lives. Search xs520.

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 The fundamental reason for everything that happened to him was that Jiji should not live like him.

If he were a son of an aristocratic family and went to find the prince with the evidence found in the Willow Mansion, he would definitely get a completely different treatment from that big vat. Everything after that would also be different.

 It's a pity that he was not reborn as a son of a noble family. In the Tang Dynasty, how many nobles, commoners, and slaves were there? How many slaves did a noble have to serve? Opening your eyes, you are extremely lucky to have such a body.

He has to walk the rest of the way on his own and find ways to change.

 In the past, Xue Bai's method was to cover up; but at this stage, he must end the cover up.

It is impossible for him to be Xue Ling's son all his life. It is destined to reveal his life experience, and it is best to take power before becoming an official. Once Li Longji knows that he is deceiving, he will never be as gentle as he is now, because Xue Ling is now

Bai is still harmless and weak, and his character can be seen through and easily controlled. Being free of threats is the key to saving his life.

I pretended to be Xue Ling's son in order to gain a foothold in the initial desperate situation. I had no choice at the time. Now, I have to consider the future and cannot pretend to be someone else's son again and again. Then, the "amnesia orphan" has become the best choice.

s Choice.

First of all, it is real. This is Xue Bai's true identity. No one can overturn it. Secondly, although it seems dangerous, Xue Xiu was only six years old when he died. He also lost his memory and had no emotions at all. It was easier for him to treat Xue Bai.

Li Longji is loyal,

Then there is still life.

 In addition, Xue Bai based his thoughts on this identity and realized that there was a possibility of impersonating Li Qian, so he should confirm his identity now and use amnesia as an excuse in the future.

No one would guess like this now, because very few people know about Li Qian. It is even more impossible for Li Longji to have such an association, because he knows that this grandson is dead and even his name has been given to other grandsons.

All in all, it is possible for Xue Bai to survive by restoring his true identity, and he can still make a fuss after Li Longji's death. It is certainly worth taking the risk and preparing for a rainy day for a year, just to cross the chasm of this class. If there is no accident, he

He originally wanted to wait until the Qujiang banquet to present opera, but he could fight this battle at any time.

So, Xue Bai has been doing this one thing - taking the imperial examination as an official slave and becoming an official MA

“I want to win the first prize in my true identity.

 Xue Lang, are you crazy?"

 “I have no way out.”
To be continued...