I've already completely revised the previous chapter. I've been feeling a bit down these past few days, and today I went for a blood test, which took all day. I didn't get back until late, so I didn't have enough time. I'll be fine tomorrow. I'll try to catch up on the previous chapters as soon as possible.
This whip really suits her.
Qiao Qiu knelt down, raised her hands above her head, and accepted the golden whip. "Thank you, Father Emperor."
"The matter of selecting people is entrusted to you. Don't let me down." The Emperor gave his son a deep look. "You may leave."
"Your subject takes his leave!" Qiao Qiu stood up, put the golden whip into his sleeve, and left the imperial study.
The match between Dongfang Wuye and Dongfang Wusheng is still in full swing.
They were all fiercely competitive, and their actions, driven by a deeper sense of justice, were no longer limited to bullying men and women in the market. They even helped the Shuntian Prefecture solve several major cases and rescued many women and children in distress.
For a time, everyone in the court and the public praised them.
Even ordinary people praised them highly.
For the first time, the two experienced the feeling of being loved by the people, which made them feel ecstatic and even more motivated.
This was the first time they had felt something more meaningful than the throne.
It's still a battle of wits and courage, but before it was for that cold, impersonal position; now it's for a burning heart.
They used to be heartless, but now they feel their lives are rich and colorful.
Just as the two were at the height of their fame, the Crown Prince gradually faded from all sight.
They did nothing, but they also didn't make any mistakes.
The matter of selecting concubines came to an end, and the emperor ultimately did not place any imperial concubines in the crown prince's palace.
When Qiao Qiu had nothing to do, he would either teach Dongfang Wuye some knowledge or spend time with his wife.
He also gave Dongfang Wuye some practice questions, and they were all modern ones, including the Three-Year College Entrance Examination, the Five-Year Simulation, and the Huanggang exam—he covered them all.
However, Qiao Qiu modified the question quite a bit; otherwise, even someone of Dongfang Wuye's level wouldn't have been able to solve it.
How long has he been learning?
Less than a month.
Dongfang Wuye now starts his day with one exam paper, finishes it before attending the morning court session, then goes out to do good deeds, has lunch at his residence, and then has two more exam papers.
After finishing his work, he had to hurry out to rescue people. In the evening, after dinner, he still had three more exam papers waiting for him!
Dongfang Wuye was on the verge of collapse!
He must have been blind to have fallen for Dongfang Wuche!
Six exam papers a day, when will this ever end?!
That's terrifying!
Dongfang Wuye suddenly felt a bit of admiration for Yu Honghua. It was a miracle that she hadn't gone mad after being married to Dongfang Wuche for so long.
Qiao Qiu: Can an apprentice be treated the same as a wife? Therefore, different people should be treated differently.
Dongfang Wuye didn't understand, so he lived in dire straits.
Fortunately, a girl comforted him whenever she had time, which helped him recover a lot from his heartbreak.
Not long after, Qiao Qiu heard that Murong Qing's (the female lead) younger brother had been found. It turned out that her younger brother had become the Prime Minister's adopted son.
The Prime Minister's wife found Murong Qing very likable, so she adopted her as her goddaughter.
The prime minister, who had no children, was overjoyed to suddenly have a son and a daughter. He threw a grand banquet to celebrate.
The Prime Minister did not
I wonder if the current plan will change. You know, Murong Qing will only appear later, by which time the palace coup will have long passed, and Murong Qing is not the prime minister's goddaughter.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly; it was just a matter of whether fate would be sensible enough to change things.
The all-knowing God: Do you think I'm being unreasonable? You've rubbed my face into the ground again and again, and if I still don't get it, I'm a pig! You want to help them both recover? I'll just put the main character next to you. It's better for everyone than for you to get away with it. You won't get my benefits, and I won't take yours either. I have patience. Let's see who can't take it in the end and courts disaster.
Qiao Qiu still doesn't know what God is thinking. The plot suddenly leans towards her, which is very strange to her, but she also knows in her heart that it has nothing to do with the protagonist.
Despite not receiving an invitation from the Prime Minister, Qiao Qiu continued with her daily life as usual, and did not miss a single test paper sent to Dongfang Wuye.
Soon, half a month passed, and the peach blossoms on the tree had long since withered. Dongfang Wuye understood more and more about the meaning of his existence. When he looked back on the past, he felt that he had lived like a dog. In the face of reality, he was as cowardly as could be, and it was unbearable to look at.
Gradually, Dongfang Wuye developed his own ideas, and his initial naive love for Qiao Qiu transformed into respect and affection for his elder brother.
As for Murong Qing, Dongfang Wuye liked her very much, so he asked the emperor to take her as a concubine.
The main problem is that Murong Qing's status is not high enough. If she were the Prime Minister's biological daughter, she could be the Crown Princess, let alone a princess.
This was Dongfang Wuye's first time taking a concubine, a secondary concubine, and it wasn't a grand affair, but everyone who was supposed to attend still went. Qiao Qiu was there too. True to her recent low-key style, Qiao Qiu silently drank at the table, thinking that this would keep her out of the spotlight, but she clearly underestimated her own brilliance.
Even a sleeping lion is still a dangerous animal; who would dare to ignore it once it appears?
During the meal, for some unknown reason, Dongfang Wuye decided to challenge her to a drinking contest.
Qiao Qiu raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat incredulous, "Wu Ye, have you had too much to drink?"
Dongfang Wuye blushed, looking as beautiful as the sunset. He smiled shyly and said, "Brother, I am grateful for your kindness. One cup of wine is not enough to express my gratitude. I should offer you more."
Qiao Qiu didn't say anything upon hearing this. She looked up behind Dongfang Wuye and, sure enough, saw several people hiding in the crowd, smiling sinisterly.
The reason why this happened is now clear to me.
Qiao Qiu looked at Dongfang Wuye and said calmly, "It's not about the quantity of wine, but the sentiment. Today is your big day, so while you should drink, it's not advisable to drink too much. Offer me a toast, and then go and rest."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Although Dongfang Wuye had his own opinions, he would still unconditionally obey Qiao Qiu's words.
Dongfang Wuye toasted Qiao Qiu and then turned to walk inside.
By this time, the toasts had been offered almost completely, and given Dongfang Wuye's drinking capacity, he was already drunk.
Qiao Qiu, who had been keeping her eyes downcast, suddenly raised her head and looked at the dispersing crowd.
"The Crown Prince of Ding, the Prince of Changping, Lord Lin..." Qiao Qiu called out several names in a row before saying, "You all came to watch the show and then left. Do you even have any regard for this Crown Prince?"
Despite not receiving an invitation from the Prime Minister, Qiao Qiu continued with her daily life as usual, and did not miss a single test paper sent to Dongfang Wuye.
Soon, half a month passed, and the peach blossoms had all withered. Dongfang Wuye increasingly understood the meaning of his existence, and the more he looked back, the more he felt that his past was...
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