Chapter 267 Don’t kill indiscriminately! She’s here to protect you!
No one in the court wants to admit that he is afraid of a woman and is a waste!
I dare not even raise any objection.
Because Zhu Ying was chosen by all of them together as the third place winner. To have any objection is like being blind!
The consequences of being blind—think of Sima Hong!
"Your Highness and I have no objection!"
All the civil and military officials accepted it with a wry smile.
There’s only one Zhu Ying, he can’t turn the tables, so forget it!
Then, Xiao Jin appointed official positions to the top scorer, runner-up and others in turn - they all started from the seventh rank, and none of them could compare to Zhu Ying.
The worst one is Sun Yong, a ninth-rank official, so pitiful!
After the court was dismissed, the Minister of Justice angrily pulled Sun Yong's ear and said, "Rebellious son! You are so confused—"
"Who in the whole court, civil and military, doesn't know that His Majesty dotes on the Empress?"
"The Empress personally appointed the third place winner to educate the Crown Prince and the little princess. This shows how much she values them! Why are you trying to get involved?"
"Now it's all right! Even a ninth-rank official like me can't save you!!!"
Sun Yong regretted it so much that his intestines turned green, and his ears hurt so much that he kept screaming "Ouch".
The top two candidates saw this and their faces turned pale. Without His Majesty's favor, their future was in jeopardy.
I was so jealous and envious at that moment!
Zhu Ying is so lucky!!!
Otherwise, will they also cling to the Queen?
Is it still too late?
…
A side hall of the Qinzheng Hall.
Yun Tang praised with a smile: "Zhu Ying, you performed well!"
Zhu Ying knelt down and shook her head, her eyes gleaming as she said with adoration and admiration, "The Empress is so brilliant! Zhu Ying is not even a fraction of her!"
Yuntang covered his mouth with his hands while laughing.
Someone snorted lightly!
Yun Tang turned his head upon hearing the voice and saw Xiao Jin's handsome face was gloomy and cold, and he thought Zhu Ying was an eyesore.
Zhu Ying was also clever. He turned around and knelt before Xiao Jin, paying his respects. "Your Majesty is wise and merciful! Zhu Ying will be devoted to you and will never let you down!"
Xiao Jin snorted coldly, "The Queen likes your sweet talk, but I won't fall for it. Educate the Crown Prince and Princess well. If you don't do well, I'll kill you!"
Zhu Ying prostrated himself: "I obey your command!"
"Okay, get up."
Yun Tang smiled brightly, and after calling Zhu Ying to her feet, she said, "When you return to the capital after your glorious return, I will introduce Dan'er and Yueya'er to you."
Zhu Ying's breathing became rapid and excited: "Thank you, Queen!"
When he returns home in glory, will his father admit that he was wrong?
Would mother be proud of her?
"Zhu Ying, there's one more thing."
Yun Tang added, "You are a woman after all, and I am worried about you making such a long journey. You also know the Dali Temple Minister Pei Xueyi, so you can ask him to accompany you."
"yes!"
Zhu Ying left happily.
Xiao Jin was jealous and couldn't wait to walk forward and hug Yuntang from behind.
"Xiao Yu'er, you are so caring towards Zhu Ying that I can't help but suspect that she is your biological sister."
Yun Tang smiled and said, "I really treat her like a younger sister."
Subtext: Don’t kill indiscriminately! Zhu Ying has her protection!
Xiao Jin's eyes dimmed slightly.
He could tell whether they were sisters or the Queen's eyes and spies.
He also knew that Yuntang had ambitions to infiltrate the Former Dynasty. Zhu Ying was the first, but she wouldn't be the last.
But...so what?
Xiao Jin lowered his head and hugged Yuntang's waist tightly, with his palms resting on Yuntang's soft belly with some curves.
His eyes were dark and mad, his thin lips were slightly curled, and he had a dark and joyful smile.
Yuntang's ambition was nurtured by him!
He is very proud!
…
A month later.
West Lake Academy.
"Mom and Dad! I'm back!"
Zhu Ying stepped down from the carriage and shouted excitedly, "Mom and Dad! I passed the exam! I'm the third place winner!"
She raised her face with a bright and proud smile, but was stunned when she saw the expressions of her parents at the entrance of the academy.
Her parents had grim expressions on their faces, staring at her angrily, with no trace of joy on their faces.
Behind her parents, many students in the academy were peeking in and secretly pointing fingers at her.
Zhu Ying clenched her fists and mustered up the courage to step forward: "Dad and Mom."
Snap——
Zhu's father slapped Zhu Ying in the face, his beard puffing and his eyes glaring with anger as he cursed, "You are violating morals! You have brought shame upon our ancestors! How dare you come back?"
"Dad..." Zhu Ying cried out in grievance, tears welling up in her eyes, "I passed the exam! How did I lose face?"
Zhu's father cursed: "As a woman, you dared to escape from marriage and jump into the lake to disappear. You are simply disobedient and unfilial!"
"How dare you run off to take the imperial examination? Deceiving the emperor is unacceptable!"
"I have a clean reputation for my whole life! I don't want a daughter like you!"
Zhu Ying couldn't believe it and tears fell from her eyes.
Zhu's mother immediately stepped forward and scolded her: "Ying'er, you have caused your father so much trouble! Kneel down and admit your mistake to your father!"
Zhu Ying cried out: "Mom, where did I go wrong?"
"How can you, a girl, show yourself in public? The court is full of men, what are you saying?"
"You passed the exam, that was sheer luck! Don't take it seriously!"
Zhu's mother sighed repeatedly: "You ran away from your marriage and jumped into the lake, and your in-laws were so angry that they broke off the engagement. But mother has found you a good family who doesn't care about your mistakes and is willing to marry you as his second wife!"
"Ying'er, you'll have a son and a daughter when you get married. What a blessing! You must cherish them!"
Zhu Ying couldn't believe it and pulled her hand out of Zhu's mother's hand.
She shook her head repeatedly and stepped back: "I don't want it! I don't want it!"
"Asshole!" Zhu's father widened his eyes in anger and raised his hand to hit her again!
fortunately!
As the slap fell, a hand grabbed Zhu's father.
Zhu's father was furious: "Who are you?"
Pei Xueyi frowned and said coldly, "Minister of the Dali Temple, Pei Xueyi."
Zhu's father's expression changed instantly.
"You are the legendary Dali Temple judge, Master Pei, who is as skilled in solving cases as a god!"
Zhu's father smiled happily and flatteringly invited: "Master Pei, when did you come? Come in and take a seat!"
"No need. This officer is here only to escort the scholar who has been awarded the highest honor in the imperial examination to return home in glory!"
Pei Xueyi deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the last four words.
Mr. Zhu's expression froze in embarrassment.
Mother Zhu was overjoyed. She pulled Zhu Ying aside and asked quietly, "Ying'er, has Master Pei married yet?"
"If you can marry Master Pei, it will bring honor to your family and bring honor to your father!"
Zhu Ying just felt it was too outrageous and ridiculous.
She laughed out loud in anger.
What on earth was she counting on?
"Mom and Dad, I'm calling you one last time!"
Zhu Ying knelt down resolutely and kowtowed three times to Zhu's father and mother in public: "I'm sorry, you can just treat me as an unfilial daughter and die!"
After bowing, Zhu Ying covered her face and ran away.
Zhu's mother wanted to chase after him, but Pei Xueyi raised her hand to stop her.
Zhu's father was so angry that he jumped up and down: "You are disobedient and unfilial. I will no longer have you as my daughter!"
"Dean Zhu!"
Pei Xueyi's expression was stern, and she stared at him sharply: "May I ask, Dean, have any of the students you taught been admitted to high school this year?"
Zhu's father looked unhappy.
Not a single one, all failed!
Instead, his daughter passed the exam and even became the third place in the imperial examination! The neighbors all laughed at him, and the students were dissatisfied with him...
It’s all the fault of the unfilial daughter!
If she doesn't take the exam, then this won't happen!
"Dean Zhu, Zhu Ying is the third place winner selected by all the civil and military officials. She truly deserves the title!"
"She has won the favor of His Majesty and the Empress, and has been retained by the Imperial Academy to educate the Crown Prince and Princess!"
"She pioneered the practice of women serving as government officials! She has a bright future!"
Zhu's father was stunned!
Is this true or false?
Zhu Ying is so outstanding!
"But these have nothing to do with you."
Pei Xueyi said coldly, "I will report to His Majesty and the Empress, and have Zhu Ying's household registration moved!"
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