Ji Yu followed the eldest princess to the study.
The princess poured Ji Yu a cup of tea and then said calmly, "If Master Ji doesn't come to see me today, I will go to see Master Ji in a few days."
Ji Yu showed a puzzled expression and gestured for her to continue.
"Lord Ji should have heard that today is my first day in court." Seeing Ji Yu nod, the princess continued, "Father has always wanted me to attend court, but the ministers have always opposed it. But after reading your article, Father insisted on letting me attend court despite the opposition of the ministers."
"Congratulations, Princess." Ji Yu said indifferently.
"Do you have any ambitions after you enter the court as an official?" The princess probably wanted to find out if he was a trustworthy person. After all, from his articles, it can be seen that the two of them should have the same ambitions.
Ji Yu asked calmly, "Princess, do you want to hear the truth or half the truth?"
"What do you mean?" The eldest princess was also a little confused. This man wanted to deceive her openly.
"Banzhen means: I serve as an official in the court to seek the welfare of the people of the world." Ji Yu explained.
"What does Quanzhen mean?" asked the eldest princess.
"To work for the welfare of women all over the world." Ji Yu replied.
The princess burst into laughter. Ji Yu was really an honest person! Aren’t women in this world half of the people? So half-truths are only half true.
But the princess still didn't solve the problem. Most scholars in the world are untrustworthy and heartless. Why would Ji Yu have such an idea at such a young age? So she asked, "Would you mind telling me why you have this idea?"
Ji Yu thought for a moment and asked, "I think the princess should have checked that my wife had been broken off from engagement."
The princess nodded. She had indeed sent someone to investigate Ji Yu. She knew that Ji Yu was very respectful to women and very caring towards his wife. That’s why she chose to believe him. So she also knew about what happened in Lin’an.
"The princess certainly doesn't know that my wife once tried to commit suicide." Ji Yu's eyes flashed with pain, and he continued, "The princess is right. Most men in the world, especially scholars, are heartless! It was not the woman who was rejected who did something wrong, but in the end it was the woman who was insulted and abused. How sad it is."
"That's true." The eldest princess nodded in agreement. This is how things are in most situations in this world.
"Life is already difficult for women. I just want to do my best to make women's lives better," Ji Yu explained.
"Is it because of Madam Ji?" asked the eldest princess.
Ji Yu nodded and shook his head. "It was indeed because of her that I had the idea at first, and later I really wanted to do this."
The princess nodded affirmatively and said, "I have never seen anyone as infatuated as you. After you finish your time in the Imperial Academy, I will ask someone to transfer you to the Ministry of Personnel!"
"Thank you, Princess, for your kindness." Ji Yu also knew that it was the Princess who was promoting him.
After all, the Ministry of Personnel is better than the other five ministries, and some people may not be able to squeeze in even if they try their best.
The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the appointment, dismissal, examination, promotion, honors, transfers, etc. of civil servants. It is indeed a popular position.
"Thank you, Princess." Ji Yu bowed respectfully.
"I hope you remember what you said today and don't forget your original intention of becoming an official." The eldest princess said and walked out.
Ji Yu followed her back to the hall.
At this moment, Qingqing and Roujia seemed to be having a great time talking to each other.
"Qingqing" Ji Yu called gently.
When Gu Qingqing saw Ji Yu, her eyes were full of smiles. "A Yu."
"Sorry for bothering you today. I will be leaving with my wife now." Ji Yu took Gu Qingqing and bowed.
"Well, I won't keep you for dinner." The eldest princess waved her hand, signaling the two to go back.
It was not until the two of them walked away that Princess Roujia said in a flattering tone, "Sister, I was wrong about what happened today. I just talked to Madam Ji for a while and I think she is a good person. I am narrow-minded."
The eldest princess patted her head lovingly and said, "You used to be childish, but now you have grown up and it's time for you to learn to be sensible. I can't protect you forever!"
"Sister, you have to protect me forever." The child's voice was soft.
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Two months passed quickly, and during these days Ji Yu accompanied Qing Qing in sightseeing in the capital every day.
I don’t know which bookstore actually printed Ji Yu’s poems and essays proposing to Gu Qingqing into a book and sold them in large quantities in the capital.
Originally, when Ji Yu's poems and essays came out, many talented ladies from aristocratic families came to see him. However, Ji Yu did not see any of them. Instead, he accompanied Gu Qingqing to travel around every day. For a time, countless girls from aristocratic families were heartbroken and cried.
Ji Yu also received a reply from Ji Shuyao. She has been pregnant for four or five months and is in good health.
The day before Ji Yu returned to the court to work, Gu Qingqing fainted due to exhaustion. Ji Yu was terrified, and after consulting a doctor, he discovered that Qingqing was already one month pregnant.
Gu Qingqing looked at Ji Yu with tenderness and asked, "Yu, do you think it's better to have a son or a daughter?"
Ji Yu fed her a mouthful of soup lovingly and said, "It doesn't matter whether you have a son or a daughter! If you have to choose, then give birth to a son."
"Is my daughter not okay?" Gu Qingqing asked after swallowing the soup.
"A daughter would be fine too. But in this world, I'm afraid if my daughter grows up to be as beautiful as you, she'll suffer when she grows up. A son is better so we can protect you together," Ji Yu explained.
"Okay." Gu Qingqing's eyes were full of tenderness.
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