Xiao Li rectified most of the officials in the court and the country, but there was one place she did not care about.
Dulin Garden.
Dulinyuan was a government office specializing in book editing, responsible for the compilation and revision of various types of books.
Xiao Li’s main goal now is to gain power, and he has no time to care about the royal library.
Feng Yin was an official of Dulinyuan. Xiao Li did not dismiss him, nor did he punish the Feng family. He could still go on duty as usual.
Although many people were afraid to come, he insisted on being on duty every day, and came every few days to bring medicine and food to his grandfather.
The place is guarded by the Silver Armored Army, and he is the only family member who can come in. Everyone knows that this is the tacit approval of the Empress.
It was precisely because of this special thing that Feng Yuan felt that the empress treated her grandson differently and wanted to take advantage of his status as Feng Yin's grandfather.
To put it bluntly, he didn't want Feng Yin to be with Xiao Li. In the past, he looked down on Xiao Li's cruelty in killing her husband and her ruined reputation. Now he looked down on her because a woman could not be an emperor and would be condemned by the world for doing so.
However, he was arrogant and looked down on Xiao Li, but he also felt that Xiao Li was deeply in love with his grandson, and wanted to use this as a leverage to control and threaten her.
This little trick is really a bit disgusting and nauseating.
It's just like a prostitute who wants to maintain a clean reputation when she goes out to sell herself.
Xiao Li was too disdainful to argue with an old man, so he directly pulled out Feng Yin who was hiding on the side.
"You should have heard what your grandfather said. What did you say?"
Feng Yin looked up at Xiao Li, his eyes revealing the unwavering determination of someone who had already made a decision. He said solemnly, "Feng Yin has taken over the Feng family and become the new head of the Feng family. On behalf of the Feng family, I now kowtow to Her Majesty the Empress."
"All the scholars of the Feng family are waiting for your majesty's orders."
"The Feng family is willing to offer one million taels of gold to congratulate His Majesty on his ascension to the throne."
Feng Yuan was shocked: "When did it become your turn to be the boss of the Feng family? I'm not even dead yet!"
Feng Yin lowered his eyes and said, "My grandfather is old and mentally unstable. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and allow me to take him back home to recuperate."
There is no mention of love in every sentence, but love is everywhere.
On one side is his grandfather, and on the other side is his beloved woman, who is also the empress. Feng Yin has become the one with the most difficult situation.
He didn't dare to beg for mercy, as he didn't want to diminish Xiao Li's love for him.
That love was too shallow, but too precious. He even firmly believed that as long as he begged, Xiao Li would definitely let the Feng family go.
But from then on, he would never be qualified to get close to her again. He had long known that Xiao Li was a cold-hearted person. She was more rational and ruthless than anyone else.
He wanted to keep this special thing, but his grandfather had to be saved.
Then put aside that fondness and have a conversation with an upright identity.
If he hadn't met Xiao Li here today, he would have been ready to meet her tomorrow.
Put on the official uniform, bring all the sincerity of the Feng family, and formally pay a visit to Her Majesty the Empress.
These days, he persuaded all the uncles and aunts to use the Feng family's order to suppress the opposition, and even used a knife to kill the Feng family members. The pampered little master of the Feng family forced himself to grow up at a rapid pace.
He wanted to rescue his grandfather in an upright manner, and also wanted to follow in the footsteps of the empress and have the qualifications to stand by her side.
My grandfather is old and his thinking is rigid. It is better for him to go back and enjoy his retirement. Her Majesty the Empress's young and vibrant country does not need his comments.
Song Junzhan looked at the little boy kneeling on the ground. He was younger than him and his face looked very childish, but his expression was firm and his eyes were focused. Just by looking at him, one could feel the determination growing wildly in him.
The young master of the Feng family...even though he has not been officially recognized, but based on his attitude, Song Junzhan can be sure that this person will definitely be his future rival.
It's not just about the court, it's also about feelings.
Xiao Li wore a faint smile, her expression unclear, but she replied to Feng Yin: "Within ten days, all members of the Feng family must evacuate, and all officials must be dismissed and put on hold. If I learn that anyone in the Feng family is supporting others in rebellion, I will exterminate all nine generations of the family."
It sounded ruthless and cold-blooded, but which family wasn't treated the same way by Xiao Li? Only the Feng family, she personally pronounced the verdict.
Feng Yin paused, then bowed, "Feng Yin respectfully obeys the Imperial decree."
Feng Yin agreed, and Feng Yuan almost went crazy.
"Why are you so spineless? Why bother to be so humble and flattering? Do you see if she's moved? You've completely disgraced the Feng family."
He slammed the iron railing angrily, and said excitedly: "One million taels of gold, are you selling out the entire Feng family?"
"Now they've been kicked out and threatened. How can the Feng family hold their heads high in the future?"
Feng Yin listened to him scolding quietly. When Feng Yuan had scolded enough, he slowly said, "Grandfather, do you know what day it is today?"
Feng Yuan said without hesitation: "This is the day I will kick you out of the family. It is such a misfortune for our family to have given birth to such a spineless thing like you!"
Feng Yuan was probably really going crazy, and he had lost all his calm and composed composure.
Feng Yin said, "It was the day when the Empress ordered the revival of the imperial examination system."
"Why would I care about her revival..." Feng Yuan paused, then looked up in surprise: "What did you just say?"
Feng Yin looked at him, speaking each word calmly and powerfully, "Your Majesty has ordered the revival of the imperial examination system. The first round of examinations will be held in a month. Regardless of background, only talent and character will be considered. From now on, all talented people in the world will be able to showcase their talents and realize their ambitions. Those who were previously selected at the Princess's Palace's banquet for talented scholars are now seated in the court, each displaying their talents."
"Grandfather, so what if the previous emperor you loyally followed was a man? He had no skill, courage, or responsibility. But the emperor we follow is a woman, a miracle of this country. She will also be the most powerful and outstanding emperor. She will never let down anyone who follows her."
"All the princes were defeated by her. All the civil and military officials in the court were dismissed, and all the noble families were abolished."
"She is a golden dragon soaring through the heavens, bringing blood and rain, but also life to all things. Others cannot even touch her. Only you, until now, have only narrowly regarded her as a woman."
"Grandpa, you are old now. You should go back and enjoy your retirement."
Feng Yuan was taken away. Wang Changwen stared at the prison door in a daze, recalling what Feng Yin had said in his mind.
It was very contagious, but he was not infected by it. The only thing he could get was: the Wang family was going to be finished.
The Feng family gave away most of their wealth. Can the Wang family keep it without giving anything else?
The Wang family's property was gone, and all the members of the Wang family were kicked out of the court. Most of the Wang family's descendants relied on their ancestors' influence to enter the court. In terms of real talent and knowledge, they were indeed no match for the Feng family, and even no match for many poor students who studied hard.
Now that I've been kicked out, it will be difficult to re-enter the officialdom if I take the exam again.
The Wang family...I'm afraid it will fall from grace.
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