Chapter 383 Wise Ruler
The autumn exams are over.
The first batch of women on the list has been selected.
Da Ya had no references; her ambition was to teach and nurture people, but she also gained a reputation because of Fang Daru's generous sharing of his knowledge.
The more women who graduated from the girls' academy, the more renowned her became.
Nowadays, women all over the world value education, and when it comes to marriage, those who have been educated are more popular.
Several young, inexperienced new faces appeared during the grand court assembly, and the conservative faction in the court did not look too pleased.
But they could only keep their dissatisfaction to themselves. If they were to voice it in court, Lin Anyuan's sharp tongue alone would be enough to make them suffer.
He was a cancer among men, protecting Ye Wan like the apple of his eye. Not only did he refuse to take a concubine, but he also mocked others without shame, taking pride in it instead.
You say women aren't suited for official positions? They'll turn around and curse your entire family for eighteen generations!
The couple was so infamous that it was impossible to talk about them, absolutely impossible.
We can only swallow our anger and see what these women can do.
Hey, did they really think another Ye Wan could emerge? The imperial court has always been a man's world!
"I passed the exam!"
The biggest joy for the Cui family today is that Miss Cui the Eleventh has passed the exam. With her score, she can go to the Ministry of Rites to learn some work. Whether she can be promoted later depends on her abilities.
"My son is truly capable. Let's see how the Pei family will look down on you this time!"
The matriarch of the Cui family was overjoyed and rewarded the servants with a lot of silver. She also set off two strings of firecrackers at the door.
Miss Cui's face darkened at the mention of the Pei family.
"Mother, please stop arranging marriages for me. I don't plan to marry into the Pei family."
She went to meet a potential matchmaker, but when she returned, the Pei family went to the Lin family to propose marriage. She felt ashamed to even mention it.
Now that she's passed the exam, she should work hard to climb the ranks and become an asset to her family sooner or later. There's no need for her to marry into another family.
Apart from her, none of her brothers passed the exam this year.
"You've really lost your mind, child. These days, apart from the Pei family, none of the other men are good enough for my son. Besides, what woman doesn't sincerely want to get married?"
Miss Cui wanted to say that the Lin family's daughter wasn't in a hurry, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
They are fundamentally different. Even if she passes the exam and becomes a female official, she will still have to go through the process of getting married and having children.
But Lin Qingdai, who was already of marriageable age, just left without a word and really went down the path of business.
Sometimes she envied her, envying her courage, her freedom, and that she had such enlightened parents who wouldn't use her marriage for personal gain.
"Now I need to seriously consider your marriage."
Miss Cui gave a bitter smile.
Her painstaking efforts and years of hard work all became a glittering layer on her wedding day.
"Gold powder?"
"You mean the entire outer layer is covered in gold powder?"
A middle-aged man who looked like a wealthy businessman picked up a piece of trash from the shop and asked with great curiosity.
"Are there still people selling this kind of jewelry outside these days? You know what, it's quite pretty, all shiny and golden. I'll buy it and show it to the Emperor... to my wife."
The shop assistant next to him hurriedly called out, "Oh, sir, do you have any other styles here that your wife would like?"
"Wrap them all up." Emperor Jing thought they all looked good, and only after he finished buying them did he remember Lin Anyuan standing next to him.
Do you want some?
Lin Anyuan shook his head, "No, my wife likes real gold and silver, she won't like this if I take it back."
"Tsk." Emperor Jing picked up the tidier and said that the couple was stingy.
Once inside the carriage, Lin Anyuan touched the mustache sticker on his lips without any expression.
"Your Majesty, a wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. It is a bit too hasty for you to go out like this."
Today he accompanied Emperor Jing on a private visit, and because his face was too conspicuous, he specially disguised himself.
It feels awkward to touch my beard now, no matter how I touch it.
Because of Ye Wan's preference, Lin Anyuan has never grown a beard, and he looks younger than his peers.
"We're all dressed up like this, no one would recognize us if you didn't tell me or I didn't tell you."
Emperor Jing organized the things he had bought, intending to take them back to Lin Suying so he could retrieve them personally.
"After staying in the palace for so long, I need to go out for a walk from time to time. Look, I didn't bring the Crown Prince and the Empress with me, so nothing will happen."
Emperor Jing felt incredibly pleased as he watched the people coming and going on the street through the glass.
This capital city is even more prosperous than when his father was alive, all thanks to him.
Father, if you were still alive, you should come and see how capable he is.
"By the way, let's go to the imperial palace to see my good brother."
The palace was inhabited by Prince Ning, the previous emperor.
When I arrived, Prince Ning was wearing short clothes and was tilling the ground.
The moment he saw Emperor Jing, the hoe in his hand fell to the ground.
"Murong Jingyi, you traitor, how dare you come here!"
The Prince of Ning, now stripped of his fine clothes, looks like a thin, frail old man, but he is in good spirits.
Emperor Jing said, “It’s been several years, my dear brother, how come you still have such a bad temper? I brought a roast duck with me today, let’s sit down and have a chat.”
Prince Ning spat, "Who's your good brother? You're a traitor. Sooner or later, the empire under your backside will belong to outsiders. You are a disgrace to our Murong family."
Emperor Jing was a scoundrel. He abdicated, so even if he isn't honored as the Retired Emperor, he should still be treated as such.
What good thing did he do? He was allowed to farm in this palace and become self-sufficient.
At first, Prince Ning protested, but it was no use at all!
The feeling of being hungry was truly unbearable, and in the end, I obediently gave in.
"Let's put aside the shame and disgrace for now, and tell you about my achievements."
Emperor Jing placed the roast duck on the table, ordered his servants to bring two ounces of wine, and then began to speak.
He ate one of the two duck legs himself and gave the other to Lin Anyuan.
Prince Ning was furious.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Prince Ning slammed his wine cup heavily onto the table.
"Murong Jingyi, I advise you to get rid of this treacherous minister by your side as soon as possible. If the Murong family loses its empire in the future, you will have no face to face the ancestors of the Murong family."
Although he was in the imperial palace, he was still a former emperor and was quite sensitive to politics. He had already discerned from the words that Lin Anyuan now held great power.
"Why should I go down and face them? Let them climb up if they dare!"
Emperor Jing's words nearly made the person opposite him faint with anger.
Lin Anyuan said, "Your Majesty, now that the world is at peace, you should take back the military tally I hold."
Emperor Jing took a bite of a duck leg and said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. I treat you like my son, and I'm entrusting my youngest son to you as well. You'll help me raise him too."
"There is no such thing as an empire that lasts for ten thousand generations. The dragon throne has always been reserved for whoever has the ability. Whoever can bring a peaceful and good life to the people deserves it."
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