Just as Jiang Yimian was about to take a closer look, the somewhat familiar figure quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Liu'er followed her gaze and saw that the study was packed with people. She smiled and said, "I heard that the autumn examination will start in more than half a month. They say that many books in the study are empty."
She didn't know if it was true or not, but seeing that all the study rooms were full of people, she began to think it was somewhat believable.
The most exciting thing in the capital recently, besides the imperial marriage between Jiang Yimian and Lu Cijian, is the autumn imperial examination.
Jiang Yimian glanced at it casually, then looked away and headed towards the Bureau of Justice.
She wasn't very interested in the autumn imperial examinations, and Ono was too far removed from the imperial examinations; it was too early for her to learn about them now.
Before they even got close, the guards at the entrance stopped them. "What are you doing here? No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter the Bureau of Justice these days."
Just as Jiang Yimian was about to speak, a middle-aged man walked out of the side gate.
The man was dressed in a black official robe, had a large belly, a kind face, and looked like a Maitreya Buddha, but his eyes held a hint of melancholy.
Combined with the dark circles under his eyes, he looked like he harbored deep resentment.
Upon seeing Jiang Yimian and the other person, Chen Changli respectfully bowed and said, "Are you Princess Ning'an? I am the registrar of the Bureau of Statutes. I pay my respects to Princess Ning'an."
He had heard yesterday that a new proofreader had arrived at the Bureau of Classics, and that she was even bestowed the title of Princess Ning'an by His Majesty himself. He thought it was a joke, but today the capital was buzzing with the news, and he was convinced it was true.
I have no idea what this person is doing at the Bureau of Justice.
In the past, the Bureau of Scriptures was known for its ability to handle government affairs, attracting many aspiring officials. However, since it ceased to handle government affairs, it essentially became a library and a place for printing books.
Aside from a few scholars who would borrow books from the shops outside, almost no one else came here.
It's a pity he's been so busy lately, having to serve these important people. Who knows, he might even have to go to the place where the ink scrolls are printed. If he gets into a fight with the guards and the people from the Ministry of Rites and the Censorate, he'll definitely be the one who suffers in the end.
He can't afford to offend any of these people.
Why is his life so miserable?
Thinking this, the resentment in his eyes deepened, making his originally kind face appear even more ferocious.
Jiang Yimian paused for a moment, then waved her hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite. She glanced at the guards around her, hesitated for a while, and then said, "May I go in and take a look?"
It's currently the time to prepare for the autumn imperial examinations, and the Bureau of Justice also needs to print examination papers, so the surrounding area is heavily guarded, and it's almost impossible for outsiders to enter.
She was now somewhat hesitant.
Originally, I wanted to go in and take a look, and also see if her Beijing Times had any future.
Looking at the man's resentful expression, she felt a little embarrassed.
Chen Changli was taken aback, seemingly not expecting this so-called princess to ask him a question. She was not at all arrogant, but rather quite approachable, which was quite different from her cold and beautiful appearance.
After a while, he hurriedly said, "It's alright, Princess, please come in with me. Although the printing of the ink scrolls is done at the Bureau of Classics, not just anyone can go there."
There are special guards watching over it, and even he can't get in normally.
As long as this person doesn't make a scene and insist on going in, things will be fine.
Jiang Yimian breathed a sigh of relief and, with Liu'er in tow, followed the other party into the Bureau of Justice.
As soon as you enter through the side gate, you'll see a huge open space, which is probably where people gather and air out their books.
Directly opposite is a very tall library, where people are cleaning and tidying up; all you can see are rows and rows of tall bookshelves.
The library is surrounded by artificial hills and bamboo groves on both sides, creating a unique and picturesque scene.
There are several other buildings to the west and east, but none of them are as tall as the library.
Chen Changli simply explained, "The library is where the books are kept."
However, this place has the most complete collection of books in the Great Jin Dynasty; even the Imperial Academy's collection is not as complete as the Bureau of Classics' collection.
Not to mention other bookstores; if the princess wants any rare travelogues, she can just come to the Sijing Bureau.
The buildings to the west were where books were proofread, while those to the east were where books were printed.
"Where would the princess like to go first?"
After Chen Changli finished speaking, he glanced at the person in front of him with some trepidation.
He couldn't understand why Jiang Yimian would want to become a proofreader at the Bureau of Justice.
Since it was personally bestowed by His Majesty, he couldn't refuse.
If they have to work at the Bureau of Justice every day from now on, they'll be exhausted. They'll be treated like slaves, and on top of that, they'll have to appease this important person. It's going to be tough.
Seeing his hesitant and suspicious expression, Jiang Yimian simply smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lord Chen, I'm not interested in places that print ink scrolls."
My visit to the Bureau of Justice was just a casual visit, and my position as a proofreader is merely nominal, so Lord Chen need not worry so much.”
Since the ink scrolls were for students taking the imperial examinations, she naturally wouldn't get close to them.
If other bookstores hadn't failed to produce this Beijing Times, she wouldn't have come to the Bureau of Justice.
Upon hearing this, Chen Changli's expression softened considerably, but he still touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, not expecting that he had been seen through. He could only chuckle twice before saying, "What are you saying, Princess? Since you are now a proofreader in the Bureau of Classics, you may come whenever you wish."
Jiang Yimian smiled and then said, "The reason I came to the Bureau of Justice is to ask if you could help me print the Beijing Times?"
Chen Changli was taken aback, then frowned and asked in confusion, "What is the Beijing Times?"
Jiang Yimian gestured for Liu'er to hand the completed Beijing Times to Chen Changli before continuing, "I heard that the scribes of the Sijing Bureau, as internal staff members of the Sijing Bureau, are free to print books except for military strategy and banned books."
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