Zhao Xi is just sowing a seed, as for what kind of big tree it will eventually grow into, it's really not something he can control.

  When Zhao Xi saw the confrontational kick-off arguing again and again, he knew it was not far from taking action, so he didn't continue to pay attention... also can't be too despicable.

  "Your Highness, the Beihai and Runan palaces are at odds again today, even the servants got into a fight..."

  Wang Zhongzheng enthusiastically told Zhao Xi every day, and when describing the process, he was beaming with joy, as if fighting was more fun than playing football.

  That young master's eyes turned green, that young master's nose started bleeding, someone succeeded in a sneak attack, someone was surrounded. It's really vivid and lifelike when you talk about it.

  But it seems like no one has ever said that someone was stolen peaches by a monkey... This really can't be said.

  But the effect is still good. One Zhong Zheng Temple officer, one Zhong Zheng Temple positive, both are considered to be quite influential and prestigious in the clan, no conflict is okay.

  Perhaps adults have always been a bit hypocritical, but on the surface, they still get by. Zhao Xi just reasonably guides the children to be hypocritical too, and then... it's best if they can also clarify that bit of hypocrisy among adults.

  The old man should go and be a judge, he's just like a judge... Let the old man's muddy temperament pass by carelessly, and there will be something to watch in the future.

  Zhao Xi wanted to see a play and it was staged soon after.

  Zhao Xi returned home from school today, and all the way he let Wang Zhongzheng tell him about the fight scenes, which he quite enjoyed listening to.

  But it's also strange that no one forces them to come every day, and they don't make money from it. Yet, the Beihai Wangfu and Runan Wangfu always seem to have a gathering whenever they see each other.

  Originally a dispute over winning or losing, it extended to a confrontation of kicking and punching, but in the end, there was no winner or loser. Then, the next day, they started again, repeating this process day after day without interruption.

  Wang Zhongzheng, after all, has a good grasp of the fighting scenes and can analyze them accurately. He can even point out the strengths and weaknesses of the attacks and defenses. Great, it's very immersive for Zhao Xi.

  It's rare for Father to be in Ciming Palace so early, still with a worried and bitter look on his face.

  "Xier, have you ever participated in the Caishantang's footbinding? Or do you know why they do it?"

  "What? Isn't this going too far? Hasn't the clan gathering been held before? Whether it's Yanfu Palace or Wende Temple, shouldn't the ritual ceremony be held at Zongzheng Temple?"

  Could it be the imperial court? That would be a real show to watch.

  "Go back, Father, I've also heard some things, but I didn't get involved."

  The honest child told the truth that he indeed heard it and didn't get involved, and his father didn't ask if he was the one who stirred up trouble... This doesn't seem to be a case of stirring up trouble either.

  None of my business.

  "Zhōng zhèng, rǔ kě zhī lái lóng qù mài?"

  Translation: "Zhong Zheng, do you know the whole story?"

  "Returning to the official's residence, Xiao knew. Originally, it was a piece of paper picked up by someone from the Beihai Wangfu, on which there were notes about Cuju and its playing methods."

  "The princes went to school, and the idle servants had nothing better to do than to play this game. The Northern Sea Prince's Mansion and the Ru Nan Prince's Mansion were pitted against each other. Then, during class breaks, the princes also joined in."

  As for the term "oppose", Wang Zhongzheng heard it from Wang Ye and thought it was quite fitting, so he just said that when passing on the official's words.

  Wang Zhongzheng was definitely not daring to deceive the emperor, answering all questions and telling everything he knew.

  Zhao Xi looked at him like that and worried that if Old Man Ye asked, would he confess everything they had done.

  This kid shouldn't be stupid, right? These are really unrelated to him, and can be said casually.

  "What about this character?"

  Wang Zhongzheng was literate, so Zhao Zhen handed over the draft that had been copied on the imperial court to him.

  "Returning home, it is exactly this character."

  At this time, Empress Cao also finally understood why the officials came to Ciming Palace today, just to understand this? Is there such a necessity?

  "Officialdom is nothing but a joke. Xi'er doesn't like jokes, and the officials also know this."

  She now has a child and everything is complete. Although she is not her own, after Zhu's death, she feels that Xier is closer to her and regards her as her own.

  Moreover, this child is really easy-going and really competitive. As for the official family being questioned by Xi'er because of a playful matter, it's somewhat unpleasant.

  "This is no laughing matter for a sage. Today in the imperial court, the King of Beihai showed this joke to people, intending to investigate whether it is true or not, and also had different opinions on the rules of the joke."

  "The King of Junan immediately refuted him on the spot, and it became a big debate in the imperial court. From who wrote the note to whether the method of teasing was appropriate, it eventually led to the current new policy of selecting talents."

  Zhao Zhen was also helpless. Two inexplicable elder cousins, discussing and joking on the imperial court, actually called it "examining"!

  What a joke! Has the royal family ever had anyone who pursued knowledge? When have they ever had the heart to pursue knowledge?

  I knew this note was from Cai Shantang, I thought Xier would know better... Such a thing that ruins one's will, Xier will not participate in it.

  Zhao Xi heard all this and was completely stunned.

  What a court! This is equivalent to the highest level meeting, and it's actually arguing over a fake paper that one has forged oneself. How idle can this be?

  He can actually associate this piece of paper with Xin Zheng, this person is really good at fantasizing.

  "What does the official have to do with Cuju and the new policy?"

  The new policy, Empress Cao also knew about it and was worried as well.

  As for the shortcomings of the current dynasty, Empress Cao was also well aware of them. However, the new policies were too heavy-handed, and it's uncertain whether the imperial court could sustain them.

  Any discussion involving new policies can cause a great stir in the imperial court.

  "The Imperial Examination aims to change the current situation where poetry and rhapsody are valued more than policy discussions, intentionally following the precedent of the previous dynasty, with policy discussion as the main criterion for selecting scholars."

  "The rules of Kemari are as such. Should we follow this rule to revive the competitive aspect, or should we prioritize the current recreational nature? The controversy arises from this."

  Zhao Zhen was also fed up with being scolded in the imperial court, and didn't care that he was still his son, pouring out all his troubles.

  Zhao Xi is thoroughly convinced this time! What's going on with what?

  If this is the imperial court of the Great Song... forget it, it's not my turn to take charge anyway. It's just Father... Son really didn't mean to cause you trouble, forgive me.

  I feel like something is off...

  "Your Honor, why did this matter originate from our family?"

  That's it! That's what's wrong. Zhao Xi almost overlooked the reason, and he himself was also misled by this confusing and chaotic imperial court.

  "I asked Xi'er, just wanting to know the reason."

  "Dad, I've heard Zhongzheng mention that kids who are playful and competitive tend to have physical contact during play."

  "Zi Shantang had no mediator, and once the two parties had a dispute over a certain rule, it escalated into a verbal conflict, leading to physical fights."

  This shows that we can't let our family lead us by the nose.

  The two families' children quarreled, and it had to be dragged into the imperial court, with each side pulling in supporters and opponents of the new policy from the imperial court, directly forming a court struggle... What a wonderful hand of Qiankun Daxiaoyao.

  "Truthfully speaking."

  Zhao Zhen seemed to have found a breakthrough in resolving the chaos and was eager to know everything.

  Wang Zhongzheng's storytelling ability is still pretty good, starting from the paper slips, taking the servants' entertainment to the prince's entertainment, then to quarrels and fights, all the way to the repetition of day after day, explaining it in detail bit by bit.

  Old Dad walked away easily, but Zhao Xi felt that this matter would not be as easy as Old Dad thought.

  Involving new policies, how can it be so easy to lose face?