However, no matter how much Su Liuyue trusts Zhou Yunke, Zhou Yunke is still no match for her third cousin.

She looked at Xue Wenjin's expression again and made a judgment in her mind that these two guys were competing with each other secretly.

The corner of her mouth twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but glare at Zhou Yunke, then pulled her hand back. However, she couldn't spoil his performance, so she coughed and said, "Your Highness has already said that I am the future princess, and now I dare not call myself the Crown Princess. But this is Your Highness's residence, and I will listen to you wherever you tell me to sit."

The people below saw the little actions of the two people clearly. When Xue Wenbai saw that his little cousin dared to glare at His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he couldn't help but open his mouth. However, what surprised him even more was that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't look displeased at all, and even smiled softly.

It was as if his little cousin had done something that made him very happy!
Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a masochist like him and his father? The more his wife glares at him, the more comfortable he feels.

Xue Wenjin couldn't help but be a little dazed, but he didn't say anything else.

Soon, the food will be served.

But when Xue Wenbai and his brother were home, they had already had dinner, so they didn't eat anything. They just drank hot tea with Su Liuyue.

Zhou Yunke didn't eat either. He held the cup lightly with one hand and took a sip. Suddenly, he raised his eyelids slightly and looked at Xue Wenjin and said, "Come to think of it, I haven't congratulated Xue Sanlang for passing the high school entrance exam. He ranked eleventh, which is not bad."

Xue Wenjin quickly returned the greeting and said, "Your Highness, I am afraid of your words. I need to continue to work hard to achieve this result."

"really."

Zhou Yunke's lips curled up slightly, but his eyes were sharp. "Although eleventh place is a good result, it is not enough to attract attention. People's preference and attention will always be given to the top few."

Xue Wenjin's body couldn't help but stiffen slightly.

Su Liuyue, who just had a mouthful of rice in her mouth, couldn't help but glance at him silently.

What does this guy want to do now?
"With your grades, you can't even be selected as a first-class scholar in the Imperial Academy. You can only try for a chance in the second or third batch of selections."

During each imperial examination, the court would select people with potential from among the new Jinshi to enter the Hanlin Academy to become the emperor's close ministers and receive intensive training. Although all they did at the beginning was draft imperial edicts, explain classics to the emperor, etc., being able to observe government affairs up close already made them better than 99 percent of the Jinshi.

Therefore, Shujishi was also called "potential prime minister", and for those who became Shujishi, it was only a matter of time before they rose to high positions.

Zhou Yunke said calmly: "Those who passed the imperial examination with you have gradually received appointment documents from the Ministry of Personnel. You have not been assigned a position yet because you are still being evaluated for entry into the Hanlin Academy.

Since you are here today, I will ask you, do you want to enter the Hanlin Academy? For Liu Yue's sake, I am willing to lend you a helping hand."

Su Liuyue couldn't help but frown secretly. This was a bit insulting.

It seemed as if Xue Wenjin could only rely on her to enter the Hanlin Academy.

However, she inexplicably felt that Zhou Yunke had some purpose in saying this.

Hearing Zhou Yunke's words, Xue Wenjin's face darkened slightly, his hands on the table clenched into fists unconsciously, and suddenly, he stood up abruptly.

Rong Ruo's hand, which was leisurely sipping his wine, paused unconsciously and he felt a sigh in his heart.

Men of letters have always been proud, and most of them would probably slam their tables in anger after hearing what His Highness said just now.

However, if he can't even hide his temper, there's nothing to look forward to in the future of Xue Sanlang. Although Xue Wenbai also felt uncomfortable, seeing his third brother so excited, he quickly said: "Wenjin, you... calm down..."

The next moment, Xue Wenjin turned to Zhou Yunke and bowed deeply. When he stood up, everyone saw the coldness on his face. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, if your kindness to me is because of my cousin, please forgive me for refusing.

In my heart, my cousin marrying His Highness is no different from any other girl marrying off. As Liu Yue's cousin, I only hope that she can marry a good man and have someone to accompany her for the rest of her life. I, and the entire Xue family, have never thought about getting anything from Liu Yue's marriage.

Although the Xue family is not of high status, they would never use the happiness of their daughters to seek family benefits!

Although I am not talented, I have great ambitions. However, I only want to achieve my ambitions with my own hands and abilities. Even if I need to sacrifice something along the way, it must not be my family members! "

Su Liuyue was stunned for a moment, and a warm current couldn't help but surge in her heart, instantly sweeping over her whole body. Even on a slightly cool autumn night, she was still warm all over.

Rong Ruo couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He stared at Xue Wenjin for a while and couldn't help but smiled with his head down.

This Third Son of the Xue Family was beyond his expectations.

Xue Wenbai looked at Xue Wenjin, then at Zhou Yunke who was sitting silently on the main seat, and quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "What Wenjin said is what I think! I don't have the talent of my third brother, but I also know that nothing is more important than family in this world! There is nothing that can be exchanged for family! I just hope that Your Highness can treat Liu Yue well, as long as... as long as Liu Yue is happy and happy, we will be satisfied!"

Although he admired His Royal Highness the Crown Prince very much, if he treated Liu Yue badly or let her down, no matter if he was a battlefield killer or not, he would definitely... definitely despise him for the rest of his life!

Zhou Yunke looked at them steadily without saying a word.

Just when Xue Wenbai was feeling a little nervous, Zhou Yunke suddenly burst into laughter.

Su Liuyue, who couldn't swallow the food in her mouth since just now: "..."

Can these guys talk about these things at another time?
When she was eating, she asked him whether she could eat anymore!
Xue Wenjin and Xue Wenbai were both stunned.

Rong Ruo couldn't help but burst out laughing, and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen Your Highness so happy. Miss Su San, you have two good cousins!"

Xue Wenjin also reacted at this time, and pursed his lips slightly, "Your Highness, were you testing me just now?"

Zhou Yunke did not rush to answer Xue Wenjin. He sent someone to bring a pot of hot wine. He poured himself a cup and then poured two small cups and asked someone to deliver them to Xue Wenbai and his brother.

Then, he picked up the wine glass and raised it towards them, with a faint smile in his phoenix eyes, "Xue Sanlang, in my eyes, you are not only Liu Yue's cousin, but also a minister in the court.

No matter what answer you gave just now, I will not leave the Xue family alone. After all, you all know what the Su family is like. Even though I will protect Liu Yue in the future, the relationship in the court is complicated. If Liu Yue can have a strong family to rely on, she will be more relaxed and her future will be easier.

But if you had agreed to me just now, in my eyes, you would be just Liu Yue’s cousin.

But what I want more is a man of insight who can work with me to support Daqing in the future."

Xue Wenjin was slightly startled, his heart slightly lifted as he heard Zhou Yunke's words.

Zhou Yunke looked straight at him, smiling, his eyes sharp, "Xue Sanlang, are you willing to lend a helping hand to me and create a new prosperous world for the people of this world and for your family?" (End of this chapter)