Chapter 132 Draft [Bonus Chapter]
Throughout history, many ministers have sacrificed their lives to implement reforms and strengthen the country, only to be punished by their rulers in the end.
Even if one is torn apart by five horses, it is still a favor from the emperor, whether it be thunder or rain.
Not a single subject dared to confront the king, exclaiming, "I have given my life for you, how could you betray me?!"
At most, they would write poems, lamenting their frustration at being unable to realize their ambitions and expressing their fervent desire to achieve something.
Zhi Junyuan dared to act crazy in front of Guan Zhiwei because he felt he was different because they had slept together.
They thought love was a communism between two people.
As a result, Guan Zhiwei's every reaction plunged him into despair.
He felt a chill run through his entire body, freezing his mind, and stammered, "Then what about all that tenderness you showed me? Was it just to deceive me?"
Guan Zhiwei argued logically and with evidence: "Even when facing strangers, I will maintain goodwill. If I don't say nice things to you, do you expect us to be at each other's throats? How can that be considered deception?"
Zhi Junyuan looked at Guan Zhiwei with a face full of despair, speechless, crying and laughing at the same time, like a madman.
Guan Zhiwei remained calm.
He's become more like a madman.
In relationships, it's always like this: one person stays calm, while the other goes crazy.
Calm people are getting impatient, while crazy people are just pitying themselves.
Zhi Junyuan felt extremely embarrassed. He wiped his face and turned to leave.
He couldn't stay any longer; he couldn't face Guan Zhiwei anymore.
As a human being, he has been utterly trampled upon.
"etc."
Guan Zhiwei called out to him.
He turned his head slightly, his eyes filled with tears and longing, hoping that it was all just a dream.
Guan Zhiwei turned to instruct Liu Liu, without making eye contact with her.
"Go find him some decent clothes to wear. What kind of behavior is this for the Queen of a nation?"
In the end, all that's left is blame for breaking the rules and being impolite.
Zhi Junyuan went mad, pushing away the eunuchs who were trying to dress him, and desperately tried to walk out.
He was so strong that no one could stop him, so they could only chase after him.
They were chasing after a disheveled, unkempt man who was both crying and laughing, looking like a madman.
"Your Majesty, please put your clothes on. This is improper!"
"His Majesty has ordered that you please put on your clothes!"
"Your Majesty, it's cold outside!"
A group of people couldn't do anything about him and could only worry helplessly.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks, hearing a commotion in the distance, the sound of drums and music.
The colorful banners fluttered like rainbows in the sky, and the crimson procession stood in rows as magnificent as colorful clouds.
He suddenly calmed down and asked directly, "What is that for?"
“That’s…” Guan Liuliu sighed, “a talent show.”
The court officials submitted memorials, stating that the six palaces were empty and His Majesty had no sons. They proposed selecting concubines to open the six palaces.
His Majesty has granted permission.
Rows of scholars stood in the wind, their robes fluttering. They were dressed meticulously, their clothes embroidered with phoenixes dancing around them, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers. Every face of them was filled with pride and anticipation as they looked forward to meeting the emperor.
Guan Nannan led them to the Liangyi Hall to pay homage to His Majesty.
Zhi Junyuan covered his face, tears streaming through his fingers, then he burst into laughter and staggered away.
[You're doomed, you're going to be in a nightmare trying to win back your husband.]
The system was jumping and bouncing inside my head.
Guan Zhiwei felt an itch on her head again and asked with a startled laugh, "What did you say?"
[Your wicked nature led you to bully and humiliate the male lead, causing him to lose his father and child, leaving him heartbroken and choosing to leave. After he left, you suddenly realized your mistakes and began to pursue him.]
"I killed his father, why would I bring him back? To nip it in the bud?"
[Actually, you're quite pitiful too. Your personality flaws stem from a terrible family background; the fault lies not with you, but with your parents. You haven't had a good life either, and you don't understand what love is. It was his cheerful, optimistic, kind, and resilient personality that taught you what love is, but you realized it too late.]
Guan Zhiwei clicked her tongue and shook her head. "Oh my, I never thought that Lord Guan, who has been bedridden for more than a year, could still take on such a big smear. He's really something."
The system seemed completely oblivious to her sarcasm, and earnestly instructed her step by step: "You need to save him now, to offset your previous misdeeds. Quickly check if there's anyone left in his family. Usually, there's a burden who holds him back, leaving him stranded and helpless, with only you to shelter him. Then you repent, you cry, you win him back, and everything will be sweet."
Guan Zhiwei scoffed, "What if I don't go through the whole 'chasing husband' or 'going through hell' scenario?"
Then you're finished.
The system threatened: "Then you'll be left alone, ruling the world, enduring boundless loneliness, tossing and turning every night, shedding countless tears, and longing for him."
Guan Zhiwei pondered, "When I'm thinking about him, does that mean I can sleep with other people?"
You're surrounded by people, but your heart belongs only to him. What good is physical comfort if your spirit is tormented?
Guan Zhiwei laughed: "You know what, now that you mention it, I'm actually quite sad."
Then you should go after him!
"But I'm very busy, I have to participate in the talent show."
Guan Zhiwei was the emperor, and countless people begged her to open her harem.
She nodded slightly, and the nobles offered up their youngest sons and eldest grandsons.
She shamelessly remarked that she wanted some more women. Isn't it perfectly normal for an emperor to have women in his harem?
These nobles hesitated for three seconds before offering up their daughters and granddaughters as well.
The men and women were arranged in four rows for His Majesty's inspection. They were all dressed in flamboyant clothes, but each had a unique face.
Guan Zhiwei even saw Yuan Chizheng among this group of people. It is said that Jie Qianchou had reconciled with him and sent him a lot of silk and jewelry, urging him to gain favor with the emperor soon.
He stood in the crowd, his small face painted a pale pink, with a gentle smile on his face, looking incredibly tender.
Guan Zhiwei glanced at them and declared ruthlessly, "I don't like pretty girls, I like smart girls. Let's start with an exam. If you pass, you can stay in the palace. Then we'll have... three or four more exams."
Everyone was stunned; it was the first time they'd ever heard of a talent show testing one's intelligence.
Aren't they here just to be decorative? Aren't they here to see who's the healthiest? Who's the prettiest?
They were all youngest sons and grandsons from large families, along with women originally intended for marriage alliances. Resources weren't allocated to them; finding someone with genuine talent was like finding gold in the trash.
This year is just a trial run; Guan Zhiwei didn't have high hopes and it was purely a formality.
Tables and chairs were set up, and writing materials were prepared. Everyone took their seats, and then the test questions were announced, requiring them to answer them within three incense sticks' time.
Q: With frequent floods and disruptions to water transport, how can we address both river transport and farmland issues?
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