Cheating in the imperial examinations was a very serious matter.

If we look closely at Qin Minghuang's national policies, they were basically all set at the beginning of his reign.

At that time, the executioner's blade was wielded with such force that smoke billowed out. One after another, officials died, and several national policies were implemented under the guise of bloodshed.

Abolished the power of the empress's harem and prevented the interference of maternal relatives in court affairs;

The three imperial guards were established, and the Xuanji Guard was granted the power to oversee the entire realm.

The functions of government offices were streamlined, and a special prime minister was appointed at the Fengge Terrace, with Prime Minister Pei overseeing the overall situation.

Besides these, the most important thing is related to the imperial examination system.

Thirteen years have passed, and Qin Zhaoyue, from an outsider's perspective, would sum it up in four simple words: a complete mess.

This can be seen from the current number of female officials in the imperial court.

Is it that His Majesty does not want to? No, it is that he cannot.

If the descendants of high-ranking officials and nobles are unwilling to allow women to participate, are they supposed to hold a knife to their throats and force them to take the exam?

As for the difficulties women faced in entering officialdom, one can imagine them without going into details.

To be promoted, one must have achievements; otherwise, how can one gain the respect of the people?

Qin Zhaoyue's original body had very limited knowledge in this area, but she estimated that her mother might have deliberately orchestrated it.

Since steady progress is not possible, then we must continue to accumulate.

Thirteen years have passed, and the imperial examination for women is still like a useless thing. Even a dignified empress has been forced to such a state. At this time, her "emotional outburst" is perfectly reasonable.

In this way, she was telling the officials: I have reached my limit. If you do not submit, do not blame me for taking up the butcher's knife again!

Otherwise, if the three princesses used dishonorable means to trick so many people into registering, why didn't anyone in the court dare to mention it?

Qin Zhaoyue predicted that the national policy of the imperial examination for women had reached a critical juncture.

To put it bluntly, whether it succeeds or not depends on this one tremor.

As long as the women of officials, nobles, and dignitaries are included, regardless of their ranking, as long as they obtain the title of Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations), the number of female officials will inevitably experience an explosive growth.

What would happen if cheating in the imperial examinations were exposed at this time?

Even though Qin Zhaoyue was a complete slacker, she dared not relax her guard in the slightest.

She told Chen Yu her plan without any grand pronouncements; to put it bluntly, she was using her as bait to lure out the person behind the scenes.

Unexpectedly, Chen Yu agreed without any hesitation.

"Girl, do you understand what kind of risks you're taking?"

"The students understand that being able to protect their father and younger brother is already a huge improvement over the previous situation."

This is a path His Majesty has opened up for women throughout the land, and though I am but a humble student with little influence, I wish to uphold this fairness.

Fairness? Ha.

While ordinary students are struggling to understand a major law, what are students from privileged families reading?

Those whose families had produced local officials possessed a collection of judgments written by county magistrates.

It would be even better if someone had served as a sub-prefect, as they would have years of case notes and practical records.

How to apply the law, how to handle the situation, and how to write the judgment are all clearly explained with reference to practical cases.

For example, in policy essays, outstanding articles from previous years are published, which makes people think that this is fair?

What if someone else's essay has the examiner's comments on it?

As for predicting exam questions based on the examiner's preferences, the advantages in this regard are even more indescribable.

Is that fair? No way.

But does this negate the merits of the imperial examination system? Of course not.

It's relatively fair, which is better than a recommendation system that's completely unfair.

Aside from a few exceptionally gifted geniuses and those who received special treatment, the ceiling for ordinary commoners in the imperial examinations was generally reaching the rank of Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examinations).

Otherwise, the reason why those who passed the imperial examinations could enter officialdom would be because of this.

Whatever the reason behind Chen Yu's current decisiveness, he has already taken a shortcut.

If the fraud is successfully eradicated, the credit goes without saying.

"This is a matter of great importance; we must depart immediately."

"yes."

Qin Zhaoyue summoned Qingfeng Xiyu, but did not tell her about the cheating; she only gave her a few instructions.

Those who are appointed as imperial heirs to establish their own residences must be quite capable.

Without asking any further questions, he agreed and immediately took Chen Yu away.

Qin Zhaoyue wasn't worried about the news leaking out of her own residence. Everyone in the household had been thoroughly investigated by Sui Mo, and the only way to get the news out was for a Divine Martial Realm expert to personally come.

At the same time, Yin Zhe ordered his subordinate, Cang Lan, to return to the palace to report the news, Yao Guang secretly protected Chen Yu, and Zhe Yu immediately went to Xianyun County to investigate.

"Your Highness, the matter of Chengyuan Garden and the clues about the Dragon Brain Incense have now been linked to cheating in the imperial examinations. You must have a Divine Martial Realm expert protecting you."

None of them are simple; the person behind them is likely a powerful expert at the Divine Martial Realm.

However, if Xiao Liu is involved and word gets out, the Princess's mansion is not strong enough to ensure her safety.

Qin Zhaoyue waved her hand dismissively, "Speak your mind."

"Please come with me to the Capital Prefecture, Your Highness."

Qin Zhaoyue stood up decisively. "Let's go."

Hmm... so decisive?

Yin Zhe was stunned. She hadn't expected that she had only started and didn't even need to offer any advice.

Qin Zhaoyue had thought it through very clearly.

Firstly, her own life was the most important thing, and secondly, the issue of women cheating in the imperial examinations really couldn't be ignored.

Shaking the fundamental national policies of the elderly mother is not much different from shaking the legitimacy of the empress.

Qin Zhaoyue also needs to rely on "Yin and Yang in harmony" to earn merit points, but to be honest, this matter has crossed her bottom line.

Furthermore, by getting involved in the imperial examinations to protect women, she could earn more money and live a carefree life sooner.

I've already prepared my short essay, "Women Hold Up Half the Sky," and I'm just waiting for the right time and place to grab a large amount of merit points.

And this is what happened?! Grandma!

Yin Zhe caught a glimpse of anger on her face and was greatly relieved.

Despite his playful and mischievous nature, Xiao Liu is still quite sensible.

Clearly, her heartfelt and earnest admonition in the Jinchi dungeon had not been in vain; Thirteen Aunt was moved to tears…

"What are you standing there for? Don't you have anything important to do? Hurry up and get to work!"

Hidden Hibernation: ...

Grinding their teeth in secret, waiting!

Once she reveals her identity, we'll see if Aunt Thirteen gives her a piece of her mind.