As dawn broke over the imperial city of Daxuan, golden sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone brightly on the glazed tiles of the Lingyang City Imperial Palace.

Inside the Imperial Study, the fragrance of ambergris rose gently, blending with the occasional birdsong from outside the window to create a tranquil and solemn scene.

"Your Majesty, a secret agent from the Yun Dynasty reports that the female chief priestess in charge of implementing the new policies was assassinated and poisoned on her way to court, and remains unconscious. The entire Yun Dynasty is in an uproar!"

While recounting the news he had received from Yunchao, Li An discreetly observed Zhao Yi's expression.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yi put down his vermilion brush. He could foresee how difficult and important it would be for Zhao Zhi to implement the new policies in Yun Dynasty, especially the establishment of girls' schools.

"Li An," Zhao Yi called out in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable resolve.

Upon hearing this, Li An immediately stepped forward, bowed, and asked, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Zhao Yi handed a secret letter to Li An, his gaze deep. "Look, Lin Wanqing has been assassinated. How can I sit idly by? She is the leader of the new policies. Since she wants to prove herself in Yun Dynasty, I will lend her a hand."

Li An took the secret letter, glanced at it quickly, and then looked puzzled. "Your Majesty, didn't you always hope that His Highness would return to Da Xuan? Why are you doing this..."

Zhao Yi interrupted him, saying, "Li An, you are wrong. Zhizhi has ambitions and aspirations. Since she has chosen Yunchao, I will respect her choice."

Moreover, did you notice that she named the girls' school Yunxuan Academy? Isn't this a reflection of her longing and expectations for her motherland?

What I need to do is not only help her through this difficult time, but also plant this seed in the Great Xuan Dynasty, so that women can also have the opportunity to learn and change their destiny.

After saying that, Zhao Yi slowly stood up, his gaze piercing through the window to the vast and boundless sky, as if he wanted to take in everything in the world.

He stood there quietly for a long time without saying a word.

Li An stood silently behind Zhao Yi, his head bowed, his mind replaying the contents of the secret letter. His brows were furrowed, and his face was full of worry.

The next morning, the clear and melodious chimes echoed throughout the palace, announcing the arrival of a new day and the start of the morning court session.

Inside the Golden Palace, civil and military officials stood in neat rows, their expressions solemn, and the entire hall was filled with a solemn and tense atmosphere.

Zhao Yi, dressed in a magnificent dragon robe, walked steadily into the Golden Palace.

His gaze swept over the assembled officials, finally settling on several elderly ministers.

These veteran officials clearly showed doubt and worry on their faces, because just yesterday, the emperor had urgently summoned them to the palace to discuss whether they should follow the example of the Yun Dynasty and open a girls' school in Da Xuan.

Although they did not agree with the proposal, they dared not openly express their opposition in front of the emperor.

"Rise, my lords." Zhao Yi's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying an unquestionable authority.

He looked at the civil and military officials below him and said, "Have you all heard enough rumors about the Empress of Yun Dynasty lately?"

Upon hearing this, all the officials were startled, exchanging glances and secretly trying to guess the Emperor's intentions.

Seeing this, Zhao Yi continued, "I have heard that since Empress Yunhe ascended the throne, the Yun Dynasty has been diligent in governing, especially in establishing girls' schools, which is most praised. This move not only enlightens the people but also allows thousands of women to be immersed in the fragrance of books and achieve great things. It is truly a great plan that benefits the country and the people. I admire it very much. I think that our Great Xuan should also keep pace with the times and not be complacent."

At this point, Zhao Yi's tone became increasingly solemn. He slowly descended the dragon steps, his gaze sweeping over each of his ministers, and said in a deep voice, "I wish to personally visit the Yun Dynasty to experience firsthand its educational system, to learn from its strengths and discard its weaknesses, so that upon my return I may open the doors of girls' schools in my Great Xuan, enabling all women in the land to read and write, understand reason and etiquette, and jointly contribute to the prosperity of this great era."

These words immediately caused an uproar in the hall. The ministers looked at each other in shock, but more than anything, they were puzzled and opposed.

“Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!” An elderly minister with white hair and beard stepped forward first, cupping his hands and saying, “Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, how can you take such a risk so easily? Moreover, although the two countries have a marriage alliance, they are ultimately different countries. Your Majesty’s personal visit may lead to unforeseen events.”

"Your Majesty, this old minister seconds the motion." Another minister stepped forward, his tone urgent. "Our Great Xuan is powerful and strong. Why should we learn from the Yun Dynasty? The establishment of girls' schools is unprecedented and may not be convincing to the public."

Immediately, voices of opposition rose and fell, and the atmosphere inside the hall became extremely tense.