Chapter 87: Female Official

Ji Cailiang clenched his fist. This brat deserved a beating. He broke out in a cold sweat when he saw a stranger. Wasn't it because of her?

Everyone knows that Ji Cailiang is like this because of Ji Yingying. Having such a daughter is both a good thing and a bad thing.

"So, I wish to ask for an imperial title for my poor old mother." After saying this, he secretly moistened his finger with saliva and wiped it on his eyes, pretending to cry.

Sigh, I should have gotten a bottle of eye drops, then I wouldn't have to cry so much.

You're faking tears, and you still think you're right?

However, since Ji Yingying had come to him for help, how could the Emperor refuse?

"Alright, your old mother's official title will arrive at your residence after the court session."

"Hehe~ Your Majesty, you are such a good person! Good people live long and healthy lives!"

Now you know how to flatter?

The Emperor snorted, and the Crown Prince also looked over. This girl is really a character; sending her to the capital was the right choice in the first place.

Having received the imperial decree, Ji Yingying returned to her original position and hadn't attended court for many days.

[Host, Xiangxiang suddenly thinks it would be great for you to be a high-ranking and powerful minister.]

No need, it's not suitable for me.

【Why? 】

The old saying is true: the more you gain, the more you have to give. I'm only so small, I can't give much, so I'll know when to stop and not expect too much.

It's just a pity that there isn't even a sister among the court officials.

[Then you should quickly petition the Emperor to allow women to serve as officials in next year's imperial examinations. That way you'll have sisters! Besides, women's abilities are no less than men's.]

【I know women are no less capable; women hold up half the sky, but that was my past life. In this life, haha, if you're so capable, you should abolish the "Admonitions for Women" first. These old men will never agree to it, and they won't. Aren't you able to read their deepest, most filthy thoughts?】

What a great saying: Women hold up half the sky. The emperor was very pleased. But is it really possible for women to serve as officials in the court?

[In the Tianyou Dynasty, nine out of ten men treat women merely as breeding tools, appendages, and might even secretly kill them. If I really wanted to establish female officials, I would need time. Without time for change, reform cannot succeed and might even offend people. Although I am not afraid, it's not possible now. I need some time to adapt. After all, there are still ministers who are arrogant towards me. Most importantly, these men are still afraid of being dominated by women... Never mind, I won't say anymore.]

[Host, you're absolutely right. In this court, apart from the Crown Prince and your father who truly respect their wives, everyone else is a scumbag, even the Emperor. He's always wanting more than he has. Ugh, a scumbag.]

It's okay. He just wants to give every woman a home, and so do I. I want to give every man a home too. When I'm an adult, I'll definitely support eight or ten.

[Host, well done! We'll choose the handsome ones; their talent or character don't matter. Xiangxiang will keep an eye on them, and if they do anything wrong, they'll be handed over to the authorities immediately.]

[Yes, yes, that's what I was thinking too. Let's raise four or five! One can massage my shoulders, one can massage my legs, one can cook for me, one can do my laundry, and one can warm my bed. Hehe... I always dreamed of being rich enough to give each of my sisters one.]

[Host, keep it up! Let's level up together; who knows, maybe we'll unlock a shopping mall then.]

[Tongzi, are you just making empty promises again?]

It talks about earning points by eating melons all the time; how much does it want to level up?

[Dog Egg, tell me honestly, what did the last upgrade bring you? Why are you so eager to upgrade?]

Nothing much, just a lot more energy.

"Then you shouldn't run away, right?" Ji Yingying wondered. What if it had enough energy? Would it just run away?

[Host, we are bound together for all eternity. Even if you die, I will still be able to find you.]

Okay, I believe you.

"Ahem... I think Minister Ji is doing a good job as an official, serving the people and doing his job well. Therefore, I have decided to give all the women in the world a chance. As long as the women in your family are willing, they can participate in the next imperial examination. Everything will depend on their abilities."

[Oh wow~ The Emperor has become enlightened? What a wise ruler!]

Your Majesty: This is not easy. This is the first time Ji Yingying has praised him as a wise ruler since she started attending court two or three months ago.

[Now, things are about to get interesting. I'm telling you, there will definitely be an engaged couple where the husband is incompetent and the wife is powerful. Then the husband will manipulate the wife, commit fraud, or even kill her. Oh my, this is going to be a good show! I'm going to the examination hall to watch the show as soon as the imperial decree is issued.]

Ministers: Is that so?

"My esteemed subjects, do you have any objections?"

Immediately, everyone knelt down and said, "We have no objections." It was too fast, too orderly.

This left Ji Yingying flustered, but she remembered that she didn't need to kneel.

How did these people manage to do that? They must have had pre-job training; they're so synchronized and uniform, I can't even keep up.

[Yes, yes, they must have been trained, host. They should have what you mentioned, and you might even see quite a few idiots.]

[Keep an eye on things when you have time. We're sisters, we'll help each other out if we can. This world can't be without lovely girls.]

"Since there are no objections, Ministry of Rites, this matter is entrusted to you. Issue an imperial decree after the New Year, and for the next imperial examination, I want to see women enter the court."

The Minister of Rites immediately stepped forward and replied, "Yes."

"If there's nothing else, let's adjourn the court."

"Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

The morning court session ended, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The ministers of the six ministries gathered together.

"Does His Majesty really intend to appoint female officials?"

"Sigh, we shouldn't object to what His Majesty has decided," Minister Gong suddenly said.

In fact, everyone is afraid of Ji Yingying. She has become the emperor's weapon, able to strike wherever he points. The national treasury is full, there is enough food, and even the soldiers are well-fed and no longer go hungry.

If the Emperor doesn't adopt Ji Yingying's proposal, then things will be hard to say.

"Nowadays, no one dares to oppose Ji San. Look at those experts who are chasing after her. If it were us, we would surely die. But we are alive and well now."

"Ji San has indeed offended many people, but she has done real things." Minister Gong suddenly said, "Just look at the corn, the watermelon, the compost, the down jackets, the floor heating, etc., which one of them isn't true?"

Aren't ordinary people the beneficiaries?

"Lord Ji, where did you pray to get such a daughter?"

"Hehe, it's a gift from heaven, you can't get it no matter how much you pray." Ji Cailiang was very proud. Although his daughter was heartbroken and shameless, she was capable and hardworking, which made him, her father, very happy.

As for Ji Yingying, she had already arrived at the East Palace by now. It had been a long time since she had been there, and she wondered how the Crown Princess and the child were doing.

The Crown Princess also missed Ji Yingying. Knowing that she had arrived, she even asked the kitchen to prepare chicken.