Ye Panjiu's cheeks flushed bright red, and she immediately turned her head away; the shock was too much for her.
"Why did you sit up?!"
Unable to control himself, he asked in a tone that was quite angry and embarrassed.
Su Yan replied, sounding aggrieved, "I can't take it off while lying down... Please don't be angry."
As he spoke, he pressed himself against her, the scorching heat burning Ye Panjiu's back.
Su Yan narrowed his eyes, rested his head on Ye Panjiu's shoulder, and asked in a pure and innocent tone, "Panjiu, what's wrong? Why are your ears so red?"
Asking wasn't enough; he was already a head taller than Ye Panjiu, so he leaned forward and took her earlobe into his mouth.
Ye Panjiu shuddered, as if an electric current had surged through her body. She let out a soft moan and, ignoring the pain in her legs, immediately jumped off the bed.
Su Yan immediately changed his expression, his face full of confusion and doubt.
"Everyone should sleep separately and focus on recovering from their injuries. Moving around too much will only make the injuries worse."
He blew out the red candle and lay down on the couch next to him, pouting.
She watched Su Yan act; he was both weak and harmless, and pitiful. But with his face and body, the performance was incredibly convincing.
Her heart was pounding, and her mind was filled with what had just happened.
Su Yan swallowed hard and lay down, no longer daring to act pretentiously.
He had four wounds, but that doesn't affect this...
Didn't Yan Yu say that many women are obsessed with his face?
Why does Pan Jiu seem unmoved?
The night was long, and both of them, lost in their own thoughts, did not fall asleep until much later.
At midnight in the Zichen Palace.
Just as Sheng Ping lay down, a voice came from outside the door, "Your Highness, Di Yunxin has written a letter to you."
Sheng Ping sat up, put on his outer robe, and said, "Come in."
She then lit the candle.
Jia San walked in silently, pushed open the door, handed her the letter, and then turned and left.
Sheng Ping quickly opened the letter and began to read it.
"Your Highness is well. It has been several days since Your Highness lent a helping hand, rescued Yunxin from the Di family ancestral hall, and helped me establish my own household."
“Recently, Yunxin has taken in homeless women and taught them according to their individual needs, imparting knowledge and skills, which has already yielded some results. Yunxin has been spreading the word throughout the streets, refuting outdated ideas such as the “precepts for women”, which has drawn both angry rebukes and supportive responses.”
"Although I am outside the court, I have already heard that the Wang family is about to fall, leaving many official positions vacant. I believe this is a perfect opportunity to promote women to the court. I earnestly hope that Your Highness will strive to fight for it. I am willing to follow Your Highness's lead!"
Along with the letter came the official positions in the Wang family that Di Yunxin valued highly. These positions were not high-ranking but held real power, which would facilitate future promotions and titles.
Both of them understood one thing: if they wanted the woman to be heard, they should sit at the same table as the man and force him to listen.
Fighting is necessary.
Sheng Ping stared at the letter for a long time, then picked up his pen and made some corrections. Finally, he blew out the candle and closed his eyes in deep thought.
The next morning at court, everyone was on edge because of the Wang family's affairs.
Ning Xuan's face was also dark and gloomy.
Sheng Ping, however, was unwilling to wait any longer and stepped forward. "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
"speak."
"Shengping has been attending court for over a month now. I wonder what Your Majesty and your senior ministers think of Shengping's actions?"
She has been diligent and conscientious in court for the past month, and she has handled everything she was in charge of with exceptional skill.
If Su Yan is a bone-scraping knife, then she is a long spear; without much concern, she is enough to make many people bend over.
Ning Xuan asked, "What is Minister Shen's opinion?"
Minister Shen was pleased that Wang Helu was no longer in front of him, and felt that the air was much fresher.
Suddenly called upon, he had no choice but to quickly reply, "His Highness Shengping is exceptionally capable, diligent, and conscientious in his duties..."
Ning Xuan pointed to the next person, "Alright, Minister Chen."
Minister Chen changed his words of praise and spoke again.
Now that Shengping is powerful and the Sixth Prince is gone, only the Second and Third Princes are left to contend with each other, and they will no longer join forces against Shengping as before.
Everyone seemed to have suddenly forgotten the possibility of Shengping ascending to the throne.
After all, she was a woman; it was too shocking.
Sheng Ping bowed to the two ministers and said, "Thank you for your praise, Lord Shen and Lord Chen. I will certainly work even harder. There are many women who are more talented and learned than me, and even better at martial arts."
Having mastered both literary and martial arts, they serve the emperor. I see their fervent patriotism, yet they have no opportunity to serve. I implore Your Majesty to understand their earnest desires!
Even with the Wang family matter weighing on their minds, the officials were still in an uproar.
Di Yushu was naturally the first to object, saying, "No, in my opinion, His Highness Shengping is not young anymore and should retire from the court to find a husband so that the royal family can prosper!"
Other ministers followed suit, and their objections continued unabated.
Sheng Ping, impatient with what he was hearing, interrupted directly, "In Sheng Ping's opinion, everyone is just afraid."
Di Yushu puffed out his beard and glared, "What's there to be afraid of? What is there to be afraid of!"
Sheng Ping laughed, putting his hands behind his back, "I'm afraid that if women enter the court to serve as officials, it will highlight your incompetence!"
Di Yushu was so angry that she no longer cared that she was a princess. "Outrageous! Ignorant child, is this the place for you to spout nonsense! Your Majesty is wise. Please be sure to remove the mad prince from the hall, lest he miss the morning court session!"
"Please leave the main hall!" many people shouted in unison.
Official positions are predetermined, and everyone is scrambling to get them. Who wouldn't want power?
Not to mention giving it up to the woman!
That's absolutely impossible!
Sheng Ping laughed loudly, "Hahahaha!"
The ministers stared at her in astonishment.
I really think this person is too crazy.
Sheng Ping bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. There is no point in saying more. I would like to hold a competition where I will find women to fight against the current ministers. I would also ask Your Majesty to see whether these officials are really mules or horses!"
Di Yushu pointed at Sheng Ping, "Let's compete! Who can possibly lose! What a joke!"
With Shengping's mediocre knowledge, what can the people he find do? Let's compete!
Minister Shen also sneered, "Your Highness is still too young. You might as well withdraw your order now, lest you lose and cry later!"
Upon hearing this, many of the ministers couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Sheng Ping waved his hand, "No need for you all to worry about me, this arena fight is inevitable!"
Ning Xuan asked calmly, "Shengping, my time is limited. I can only hold three matches. What do you want to compete in?"
Sheng Ping was already prepared and replied without hesitation, "First, we'll compete in scholarship; second, in martial arts; and third, in debate."
Ning Xuan looked at Di Yushu and the others, "What do you all think?"
Sheng Ping stood alone in front of the assembled officials, who gathered behind her and all responded.
"Very good."
Sheng Ping continued, "I wonder what Your Majesty thinks about holding the competition at noon tomorrow?"
Ning Xuan agreed, "Okay."
His Majesty agreed, and none of the ministers said anything more.
As the court was about to adjourn, Ning Xuan addressed Ning Shuo, saying, "Prince Qi, you, along with the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and the Minister of Justice, need not attend court tomorrow. I will investigate the results of the trial the day after tomorrow."
Ning Shuo quickly bowed and replied, "Father, there's no need to worry. The case is progressing very quickly."
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