The Emperor was filled with satisfaction and admiration as he watched as Qin Qianluo handled the matter swiftly and efficiently with just a few words.
He nodded slightly, his smile growing wider, his eyes revealing his trust and expectations for the young prince.
Qin Qianluo is not only exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted, but also courageous and compassionate, making her a rare pillar of Tianxuan.
Her appearance was like a ray of dawn, bringing boundless hope to Tianxuan's future.
When his gaze returned to Li Jianyi, who was kneeling on the ground and trembling, the smile in his eyes vanished instantly.
Instead, there was an endless sense of majesty and coldness; his gaze seemed to see through everything, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
"Guards!" The Emperor's voice was deep and powerful, echoing like a resounding bell in the empty hall.
With an unquestionable authority, every word seemed to carry immense power.
"Remove his official hat and throw him into prison." The Emperor's words were concise and decisive, each word resounding without the slightest hesitation.
The crime of disrespecting meritorious officials alone was enough to make Li Jianyi remove the official hat he had just put on and was still somewhat novel.
Moreover, his ideas were extremely outdated and stubborn, and he even dared to challenge the ancient Tianxuan tradition that "both men and women can enter the court and make military achievements."
Tianxuan has always embraced diversity and adhered to the principle of appointing people based on merit, encouraging talented individuals to serve the country.
Regardless of gender or background, everyone has the opportunity to realize their ambitions and achieve their own value.
The Emperor doesn't care about other countries, but on the land of Tianxuan, he will never allow such outdated and corrupt ideas that hinder the country's development to exist.
This kind of thinking not only buries talent, but also desecrates the future of Tianxuan.
At the emperor's command, two burly, stern-faced guards quickly stepped forward, their steps firm and steady, each one firm and powerful.
In the blink of an eye, they were standing beside Li Jianyi. One of the guards reached out and steadily removed Li Jianyi's official hat.
The official hat traced an arc in the air before being casually tossed aside, as if announcing the end of Li Jianyi's official career.
Another guard grabbed Li Jianyi's arm and pulled him up from the ground with swift and decisive movements.
Li Jianyi's steps were unsteady, as if his spine had been removed, each step seemed so heavy and difficult, as if he were dragging a thousand-pound burden.
His figure appeared so small and so lonely under the gaze of the crowd.
All eyes were drawn to Li Jianyi, who was being dragged away by the guards, as if drawn by a magnet.
At this moment, Li Jianyi was disheveled, looked terrified, and waved his hands futilely in the air.
He was still muttering something, but the sound was so faint in the empty hall that it was instantly drowned out by the silence.
As the ministers gazed upon this pathetic scene, a mocking smile crept onto their lips, their laughter filled with contempt and disdain.
It was as if I were watching a ridiculous, absurd farce.
In their hearts, all people are born equal. Whether male or female, they all possess unique talents and values and have an equal footing in this world.
How can people be divided into different classes and social classes based solely on gender?
Li Jianyi's outdated and pedantic ideas were like rotten things dug out of a long-sealed ancient tomb.
It emitted a nauseating odor, which was so absurd and incomprehensible that it was hard to believe.
Everyone's eyes followed Li Jianyi closely as he was dragged further and further away by the guards, his figure gradually shrinking until he disappeared around the corner of the main hall.
Just then, several officials from Jing'an County witnessed this breathtaking scene and instinctively shuddered.
A chill ran up my spine, as if I were in an ice cellar.
They and Li Jianyi came from the same place, and for a long time, traditional and outdated ideas had taken deep root in their hearts in that relatively isolated land.
In their minds, women should stay at home, be good wives and mothers, and serving as officials in the court was always against the rules and a great disobedience.
However, as they first entered the imperial court, they were like ignorant children facing the unpredictable and ever-changing political landscape, knowing very little about its intricacies and rules.
They knew in their hearts that in this seemingly calm but actually turbulent court, there were undercurrents.
Every word and action is related to one's future and safety; a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin.
Therefore, even though she harbored resentment and resistance towards women's participation in politics, she always suppressed it.
They buried those emotions deep in their hearts, not daring to speak so freely and recklessly as Li Jianyi.
Now, I have witnessed firsthand how Li Jianyi has met such a tragic end because of his obsession and impulsiveness.
Their inner alarm bells rang instantly, and every nerve was gripped tightly by fear.
The image of Li Jianyi's desperate eyes as he was dragged away kept flashing through their minds, serving as a warning signal that constantly reminded them to be careful with their words and actions.
They knew all too well that in this solemn and majestic court where imperial power reigned supreme, every word they uttered could be the last straw that broke the camel's back.
Despite their continued discontent with the increasing number of female officials in the court, who spoke eloquently, offered advice, and displayed their ambitions, the court remained abuzz with their discontent.
It remains a glaring presence in their eyes; every image is like a sharp thorn piercing their hearts.
But at this moment, they could only bury these grievances deep in their hearts, daring not to reveal them even slightly.
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