Zhao Gao huddled at the edge of the hall, trembling with fear. The prince's boldness had refreshed his cognition countless times.

"Forget it. Being an emperor will make you busier than now." Zhao Qingrui quickly shook his head.

"You're useless." Ying Zheng was very disappointed with his daughter. If there was one thing he could say about her, it was that she was too lazy. She always wanted to slack off or leave things to him.

"The matter of establishing a crown prince should be put on the agenda. Only when the court is stable can I be at ease to pacify those barbarians." Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Qingrui gently.

Zhao Qingrui pursed her lips and said nothing. She understood what her father meant. He just wanted to conquer the Huns as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty is wise." Wang Ben bowed and said, since they are preparing to conquer the Huns, the court must be stable.

Over the past year or so, Zhao Qingrui has given everyone so many surprises. She also has the ability to stabilize the court, so when the army goes on a campaign, there is no need to worry about any problems in the court.

"Your Majesty, please make the decision." Zhao Qingrui nodded. Selecting a crown prince was not an easy matter. The process was even more complicated than Yin Man's marriage.

Half a month later, at the court meeting, Ying Zheng directly proposed the issue of establishing a crown prince. Except for those Confucian scholars who were still struggling to oppose Zhao Qingrui, people like Li Si in the court had already submitted to Zhao Qingrui. With them stabilizing the officials in the court, no one else could oppose it.

"My beloved daughter Qingrui is the one chosen by the people and should be the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty." Ying Zheng stood up and looked at Zhao Qingrui.

Zhao Qingrui stepped forward obediently, "Father, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

"Long live His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, long live the Great Qin!"

Deafening cheers echoed in the Qilin Hall. Most people looked excited, especially the women. They knew that it was Zhao Qingrui who gave them the opportunity and allowed them to have their current status.

As for those men, over the past year or so, they have gone from opposing it at the beginning to getting used to it now. They have also realized that His Majesty has completely given up on Prince Fusu.

Zhao Qingrui's abilities are indeed good, which makes him better than those young masters. They are also used to Zhao Qingrui being in charge of the court.

All the Confucian scholars also knelt down. At this moment, the people's hearts were in favor of him. Zhao Qingrui stood beside Ying Zheng, watching these people kneeling, but his heart could not calm down for a long time.

Glancing at the Confucian scholars, Zhao Qingrui secretly decided that once she became emperor, the Qin Dynasty would have to reform its laws.

The issue of establishing a crown prince directly triggered the chaos in Xianyang.

Everyone could see how much Ying Zheng doted on Zhao Qingrui. Although it was expected, the sudden appointment of a crown prince still caught many people off guard.

This matter was widely reported in the official newspaper. In Xianyang these days, everyone was talking about Zhao Qingrui becoming the crown prince.

This incident spread rapidly from Xianyang to the surrounding areas, and other places also knew about it.

However, there were more cheers from the common people. Zhao Qingrui changed the land system and official selection system of the Qin Dynasty, allowing the common people to have their own land to cultivate and the opportunity to serve as officials. Many families offered Zhao Qingrui longevity tablets.

"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have swept across the world, reigning supreme over the world with a long-term strategy. I have appointed a crown prince to carry on the family line and ensure an everlasting peace for all generations. My youngest daughter, Qingrui, is virtuous and prudent, and has appointed talented individuals to carry out reforms. This is proclaimed throughout the land, and all are informed."

The imperial edict finally came down. After receiving the edict and offering sacrifices to heaven, Zhao Qingrui became the rightful crown prince.

Not only Zhang Cang was busy with the matter of the crown prince offering sacrifices to heaven, but Shusun Tong was also busy. Offering sacrifices to heaven and establishing a crown prince was a major national event, only slightly smaller than when Your Majesty first ascended the throne.

"My younger sister is the crown prince now, so you have to protect me from now on." Yin Man sat next to Zhao Qingrui and said with a smile on her face.

She has seen all the efforts my younger sister has made for the Qin Dynasty, and the position of crown prince should have been hers.

"Don't worry, sister. I will definitely protect you for the rest of your life." Zhao Qingrui said seriously.

"I was just teasing you, but you took it seriously. I am the emperor's daughter, who dares to bully me?" Yin Man said with a smile.

The imperial edict has been issued, and Zhao Qingrui has suddenly become popular.

When attending court, the court officials became more respectful to her, and even the Confucian scholars were less active, which made her a little uncomfortable.

Her other brothers and sisters were also much more enthusiastic towards her. Whether it was sincere or for other reasons, Zhao Qingrui had a good impression of these brothers and sisters.

"Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." As Zhao Qingrui walked to Ying Zheng's side, earth-shaking cheers rang out again in the Qilin Hall.

"No need to be so polite." He raised his hand, and all the voices were suppressed.

Everyone in the court is now extremely convinced of Zhao Qingrui. Apart from the Confucian scholars who oppose him, no one has tried to commit suicide or anything like that.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Feng Quji was the first to step forward.

"allow."

"Your Majesty, this year's official examination questions have been prepared. Please review them." Feng Quji brought the prepared examination questions to the court.

The test questions were presented to him, and Ying Zheng looked at them carefully. In addition to the test questions, there were also standard answers. Ying Zheng seemed to read faster.

There are several sets of test questions, and the questions are all based on knowledge from existing books, plus essay questions.

After reading these questions, Ying Zheng gave them to Zhao Qingrui, "Qingrui, take a look too."

After quickly reading it, Zhao Qingrui had an idea in her mind. Feng Quji and Li Si were becoming more and more efficient in setting questions. Looking at these questions, she couldn't help but applaud them.

"What's the matter?" Although Ying Zheng's voice was serious, there was a hint of gentleness towards Zhao Qingrui.

"It's very exciting. The two prime ministers and the officials responsible for setting the questions are all extremely capable. These questions will definitely select more talents for our Great Qin." Zhao Qingrui said seriously.

"This time, we will still select two for cross-examination. You will choose two." Ying Zheng directly gave this task to Zhao Qingrui.

"Your Majesty, we are willing to share your worries. The assessment of officials is a major national event. As doctors of the Qin Dynasty, this should be our responsibility. But now it has to be handed over to the two prime ministers. We are ashamed." One of the doctors stood up at Zhou Yan's instruction.

"Would you like to see the test papers?" Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows. The test papers are ready, do you want to see them?

"Indeed, as doctors of the Qin Empire, we have some experience in scholarship. Your Highness grew up outside the palace and has little knowledge of the classics, history, and literature. It would be unfair to let Your Highness choose."

The doctor's words made many people open their mouths and eyes wide. This guy is very brave.

Not only did he want to answer the test questions, but he also wanted to make a subtle criticism of the crown prince personally appointed by His Majesty.

Rest in peace, Warriors.

Ying Zheng's face darkened. This guy was so bold as to mock his daughter. Where's my knife? Where's my knife?