Chapter 357 Leveraging Resources

Leng Qingqiu sat down next to the two of them.

"However, don't have too high expectations."

When I was little, I didn't know that our family would meet a benefactor. Although my father and mother's teachings to me were far superior to those of other women, they were still different from ten years of hard study.

The next scientific expedition will be two years from now. Although it is unknown whether women will be able to participate in the expedition by then, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared.

I will study hard these next two years so that I won't regret it when the opportunity comes.

Upon hearing his daughter's words, Leng Wendong glanced at his wife.

"Since Qiu'er has something in mind, then let her do it. If she passes the exam, it will bring glory to our Leng family. If she doesn't pass, she can try again. The imperial examination is held every three years. With Qiu'er's talent, she will definitely be on the list."

Wei Lishu said, "Since Qiu'er has made up her mind, then tomorrow, Mother will invite some famous teachers for you."

Leng Qingqiu shook her head and said to Wei Lishu with a smile, "No need, I already have a teacher."

The couple looked at each other. "Qiu'er, are you referring to Mr. Lang?"

Leng Qingqiu nodded.

Wei Lishu thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Lang is indeed very talented, but there is only Mr. Lang in the school now. How can he concentrate on teaching you? It would be better for Mother to hire some famous teachers for you."

Leng Qingqiu shook her head. "If women can really take the imperial examinations in two years, and my daughter happens to be on the list, what will she do in the future?"

Leng Wendong thought for a moment, "Since one can take the imperial examination, one should naturally become an official in the imperial court after passing the examination."

Leng Qingqiu raised an eyebrow.

"Mr. Lang comes from a family with a long history of scholarship and is a family of scholars. Now, the two Mr. Langs are pillars of the nation."

If I were to become Mr. Lang's disciple, I would receive assistance from more than just Mr. Lang.

Moreover, Mr. Lang is a disciple of Daoist Changfeng.

If I were to become her disciple, I would be a grand-disciple of Daoist Changfeng.

What I can gain from this is something that hiring a few famous teachers cannot compare to.

Leng Wendong smiled upon hearing this, "Qiu'er is indeed intelligent. In that case, Father will prepare a gift for you to become a disciple."

A favorable wind lends its strength, sending me soaring to the heavens.

People should not be greedy, but they should know how to leverage resources.

If a woman can stand on the stage in the capital, why can't Leng Qingqiu fight for a seat?

The emperor looked at Qin Jinzhi as she walked into the imperial study and smiled, "Why are you here so late?"

Qin Jinzhi sat down to the side, "I'll bring you some soup."

The emperor raised an eyebrow at Qin Jinzhi, whose hands were empty. "Where's the soup?"

Qin Jinzhi pointed at Eunuch Hong, "Eunuch Hong drank it."

Eunuch Hong immediately knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

He said that the Little Devil must have set him up.

The emperor was speechless after hearing this. "Get up."

Qin Jinzhi looked at the emperor, "I heard that you were the one who let that bald monk into the palace?"

The emperor immediately clicked his tongue and said, "What bald monk? Master Wuyou is a high-ranking monk from Xiangguo Temple."

Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Get him out of here quickly, he's annoying to look at."

The emperor reassured him, "Master Wuyou will leave after your birthday celebration. It would be unlucky to disrupt the blessing ceremony, so just pretend you didn't see him."

Qin Jinzhi crossed her legs and asked, "Consort Yang, what are you going to do?"

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said, "I need to think about it further, Consort Yang."

Qin Jinzhi nodded, "Now that our master has been captured, it's time to get rid of the spies in the palace."

The emperor nodded, "Don't run around these next few days, just stay in the palace."

Qin Jinzhi stood up. "I understand."

The next day, when Qin Jinzhi went to court, Cui Ying also appeared in the main hall.

There is much debate in the court about whether taxes should be reinstated now that the national war has been won.

Cui Ying couldn't help but twitch her eyelids as she watched the ministers on both sides arguing fiercely.

Although I've seen it a few times, I still find it incredible every time I see it.

However, the issue of taxation is of great importance, and no results have been reached in today's discussions.

After the court session, Cui Ying approached Qin Jinzhi and said, "Bai Juanjuan was assassinated yesterday."

Qin Jinzhi looked up. "They've arrested him?"

Cui Ying laughed and said, "Of course we released them. We need to find out who this person is who buried the nail so deep."

Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Vice Envoy Cui is quite experienced now."

Cui Ying raised an eyebrow, mimicking Qin Jinzhi's gesture. "Of course, but how did you know that there's a mole within our Thousand Birds Division?"

Ever since I learned that the fake Xue Niaoniao was not real.

The two had already quietly and smoothly eliminated the mole within the company.

I just didn't expect there would still be some who slipped through the net.

Qin Jinzhi nodded. "Maybe I'm too smart."

Cui Ying rolled her eyes.

Qin Jinzhi said to Cui Ying, "Protect Bai Juanjuan well. Those people will definitely try to assassinate her again after they failed."

Cui Ying nodded, "But what exactly did Bai Juanjuan find? That group of people keep demanding that Bai Juanjuan hand over the item."

Qin Jinzhi laughed and said, "There's nothing there."

Cui Ying pouted, "Fine, don't tell me then."

Qin Jinzhi added, "There's nothing there."

Cui Ying was taken aback, and said somewhat speechlessly, "Are you trying to get something for nothing?"

Qin Jinzhi nodded, "Didn't we get it?"

Cui Ying's eyes widened; she had actually succeeded.

Qin Jinzhi looked at Cui Ying and said, "By the way, after you return to the bureau, investigate the whereabouts of all the princes in the capital."

Cui Ying's eyes widened. "All of them?"

Qin Jinzhi nodded, "All of them."

In the Thousand Birds Bureau, Bai Juanjuan is protected by Ajiao and Aman.

"Don't worry, with us sisters here, nothing will happen to you."

Bai Juanjuan, her face slightly pale, nodded as she looked at the two of them.

The thrill of last night is still fresh in my mind.

Although she had informed Cui Ying beforehand, this was still the first time she had ever experienced the thrill of a dart grazing her face.

She never knew she could run so fast.

Ah Man sat down opposite her. "But how did you know someone wanted to assassinate you?"

Bai Juanjuan leaned closer to the two of them and whispered:

"The commander appeared in my room yesterday dressed in night clothes, which means that the commander is wary of the Chidori Division."

She pointed to her wrist; the only thing related to me was the female corpse with a wounded wrist that the commander had brought over.

The cloth bag the commander threw to me was a shroud; there was only an empty cloth bag inside.

The commander's intention was for me to find this thing on the female corpse, and I was to tell the commander about it.

The next day, the commander sent someone again to say that Vice Envoy Cui was in charge of all affairs within the department, so I went to see Vice Envoy Cui.

Aman looked at Bai Juanjuan, then at Ajiao, "Did you understand?"

Ah Jiao nodded. "The commander wants to catch the traitor."

Ah Man looked puzzled. "Haven't all the traitors been caught?"

Gillian looked at her and said, "This is the capital city, where everyone is shrewd. It's not surprising that someone has multiple sides."

Ah Man looked at her and said, "Sister, you're making me look a bit stupid."

Gillian patted her head and smiled.