But this was certainly not something he could say, so Zhuang Luo could only argue, "Lord Di has no disciples because he cherishes his reputation! This has nothing to do with avoiding the Wang family's disaster, so please don't go off on a tangent, Your Highness."

"Lord Zhuang is right. I said that Lord Di's family has an improper moral character and cannot feel compassion for the common people. So when natural disasters and man-made calamities occur, he is indifferent and will not donate money or grain for the people. Although he is not as inhumane as the Wang family, Shengping cannot agree with it."

Over the years, Lord Di has always prided himself on being upright and honest, and has never distributed porridge or grain. Who knows if things will escalate in the future, following the same path as the Wang family? My suggestion to start the investigation with a corrupt family tradition is to see the signs early and take preventative measures.”

Ning Xuan glanced at Di Yushu indifferently and patted his hand. "My dear minister, the court takes from the people. Even if your family is honest and upright, you should still do something for the people whenever you can."

Di Yushu performed very well in his position as Minister of Rites, bringing his integrity to the ministry. Over the years, since Di Yushu became Minister, the Ministry of Rites' expenditures have decreased sharply and become very stable.

But no one found the lavish gift inappropriate, which is quite an achievement.

Di Yushu was sweating profusely. "Your humble servant knows his mistake and will certainly correct it in the future!"

Sheng Ping clearly came prepared; he accepted the challenge but underestimated his opponent.

From now on, we must never underestimate Shengping!

Zhuang Luo suddenly remembered that he had just agreed to marry his eldest daughter to the second prince as a concubine. If he continued to argue, Sheng Ping would definitely bring it up!

This matter was originally only between him and the Second Prince. If it were revealed to others, Sheng Ping would inevitably criticize him and force him to marry his daughter off as a concubine.

He wiped his sweat and quickly glanced at the crowd below the stage.

Di Yushu waved his hand, and Shen Shangshu also shook his head, indicating that they should stop arguing.

Who doesn't have their own little thoughts and ulterior motives that can be criticized?

Revealing everything in front of so many people would have a huge impact!

Ye Panjiu smiled and said, "Sheng Ping and her staff are quite clever. Sheng Ping should win this round."

They won beautifully.

Su Yan smiled and said, "Sheng Ping is right. A corrupt family style is the beginning of corruption. I'm not afraid of being criticized because I'm doing the right thing."

Ye Panjiu gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Our Lord Su is the most upright and honest man."

Su Yan grasped her hand. "You too."

After hesitating for a long time, Lord Zhuang finally spoke, “Indeed, as Your Highness says, a corrupt family style has a great impact, and this old minister is completely convinced!”

Sheng Ping quickly bowed and said, "It's all because Lord Zhuang couldn't bear to make things difficult for me. Thank you."

Ning Xuan stood up. "Sheng Pingying, what reward do you want?"

Sheng Ping knelt down and bowed, "Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty. Please ask about Yunxin first."

With a faint smile on her face, she had finally won without any major incident.

Ning Xuan stroked his beard. "I'm getting old, I've forgotten everything. Di Yunxin, what reward do you desire?"

Di Yunxin bowed and knelt down, saying, “I dare to ask Your Majesty’s grace, that I may serve the country with my knowledge, and beg Your Majesty to grant me the opportunity to contribute to the nation!”

Ning Xuan smiled and said, "Good! Yunxin has great talent. It would be a loss to our Great Liang if it were wasted. I wonder what your thoughts are on the official position?"

Di Yushu's face grew increasingly ashen.

Was he really wrong?

He knew that his daughter had always been intelligent, and since she was a child she had stubbornly stayed in front of the classroom to eavesdrop on the teacher's lessons.

He followed the rites and precepts of the sages and demanded of her the virtues of a woman, only wanting to cultivate a qualified matriarch of a noble family, but she caused trouble at every turn.

After years of fighting, and after she repeatedly ruined the good marriages he had arranged for her, he finally became utterly disappointed in her. That's why he locked her up in the ancestral hall, depriving her of food and water, which nearly cost her her life.

He had never regretted his decision, but today, looking at his own daughter who was about to enter the court as an official, he couldn't help but feel regret.

If he really takes what she says seriously, wouldn't the Di family rise to a higher level?

Instead of him struggling alone, whether he had a title to pass on to his descendants, the Di family's descendants were not as learned as Di Yunxin. After he resigned from his post, the Di family's status in the capital would have declined rapidly.

Di Yunxin said loudly, "Your Majesty, I have longed to serve the Ministry of Revenue since I was a child."

The Ministry of Revenue, apart from the Minister who is no longer in office, still has a Vice Minister of Revenue from the Wang family, who is a fifth-rank official.

Ning Xuan looked at her and immediately understood. "Yunxin's previous essay on tax silver left a deep impression on me. She will start as an assistant director in the Ministry of Revenue. Go there tomorrow."

Di Yunxin hurriedly kowtowed to express his gratitude, "Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you for your great favor, long live the Emperor!"

In the future, Di Yunxin will surely be recorded in history, as she was the first woman to enter the court as an official.

Shengping was a princess, but she was just a commoner.

It has not been easy to get to this point.

Ning Xuan looked at Zhao Yingzhuo, "Young man from the Zhao family, what about you?"

Zhao Yingzhuo quickly replied, "I've heard about the unrest on the border, and I want to go there to serve my country!"

Ning Xuan nodded, "You're all excellent. I hereby grant you permission to go to the northern border to make your mark!"

General Zhao was training troops in the southeast, so his wife and children were all in the capital and could not go out.

Sending Zhao Yingzhuo to join the army now demonstrates his trust in the Zhao family.

Zhao Yingzhuo then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I would also like to request that Your Majesty allow Menghuai to accompany me to achieve great deeds!"

One sentence made his ears and face turn red.

Sheng Ping also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, this is also the reward I desire."

Lin Menghuai blushed slightly, not expecting Zhao Yingzhuo to speak up for her like this. She also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please let me also fight on the battlefield!"

Ning Xuan was taken aback, then turned to look at Minister Lin, "Minister Lin, are you willing?"

Minister Lin sighed, clasped his hands and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am Your Majesty, and Meng Huai is Meng Huai. We shall leave everything to Your Majesty's decision."

Ning Xuan understood; this meant that Minister Lin did not want to make the decision himself.

Yes, now that Minister Lin has made the decision not to let Lin Menghuai go, Lin Menghuai will definitely not be able to accept it.

If Minister Lin sends Lin Menghuai, how will he explain this to his wife at home?

Ning Xuan waved his hand and said, "I grant your permission. Go then. Swords have no eyes on the battlefield, so remember not to be overly competitive!"

The three of them expressed their gratitude together.

Lin Menghuai went to the border to see Wang Hezhi, as the Northwest was too far away and government orders were too slow to reach the border.

It was hard to guarantee that Wang Hezhi wouldn't continue to cause harm, so he fled upon hearing the news.

She felt she had to kill this corrupt official with a single stroke to satisfy her anger!

After the match ended, the biggest victim was Di Yushu.

Everyone had left, but he remained sitting there blankly.

No, he had to go find Di Yunxin right now and have a serious talk with her.

Su Yan and Ye Panjiu left early, sneaking away before Ning Xuan left.

The two boarded the carriage and headed towards the Su residence.

Since the Su residence is closer, I will return to the Su residence today after entering the palace.

Before they even reached the entrance of the Su residence, Di Yushu's carriage hurriedly drove past.

Ye Panjiu raised an eyebrow. "Lord Di is in such a hurry, perhaps because he saw that Di Yunxin has become an official and is trying to recruit her?"