Chapter 438 Hitting into his arms
Today is the day that the Flying Eagle Guard is holding a public examination to recruit people.
Shen Chu signed up; she wanted to take the exam to become the accountant for the Flying Eagle Guard.
From Nanyue to the capital, she focused on investigating the situation in the capital over the past three years.
Only then did they realize that Pei Yuan had specifically requested His Majesty to allow women to serve as officials in the court. Although they were currently only minor officials, most of the women who came out to serve as officials were children from merchant families.
But the fact that women were able to step out of the inner quarters and work alongside men had already created a new situation.
Shen Chu was deeply moved.
When I stepped through the gate of the Flying Eagle Guard, there were already quite a few people standing in the courtyard.
She found a quiet corner and stood there, listening to the people in front of her whispering.
"I heard that Vice Commander Zhou is in charge of the recruitment this time. I wonder if his standards are strict?"
“Deputy Commander Zhou is the heir of the Marquis of Anding. He has been in the Flying Eagle Guard for less than three years and has already become the deputy commander. Do you think he is strict or not?”
"Oh dear, I hope the Bodhisattva will bless me and let me pass on the first try. From now on, I'll be someone who receives a salary from the imperial court. My parents are saying they're waiting for me to bring glory to the family."
“My parents said they had already prayed to Buddha for me, and told me not to worry, that I would definitely get through it.”
The speaker was a girl with a long face, and there was an undisguised smugness in her eyes.
Shen Chu lowered her eyes.
She came to the Flying Eagle Guard precisely to get close to Zhou Weizong, the heir of the Marquis of Anding.
She needed to confirm whether the masked guard Changsheng beside Zhou Weizong was indeed her brother, Chen Mo.
I heard that Zhou Weizong spends most of his time at the Flying Eagle Guard every day.
This is the fastest way for her to achieve immortality.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
While I was deep in thought, I suddenly heard someone clapping their hands in front of me.
She looked up and saw Zhou Weizong standing directly in front of her, dressed in a flying fish robe, with his hands on his hips.
Standing to his side and behind was Changsheng, who was wearing a mask.
Zhou Weizong said loudly, "Ladies, you have all seen the positions that our Flying Eagle Guard is recruiting for today."
There are two positions available: Clerk and Accountant. Therefore, please stand in two lines according to the positions you applied for.
Shen Chu chose the position of accountant.
Zhou Weizong instructed his men to take them to a nearby room and then gave them a few questions to test their knowledge.
Shen Chu had learned accounting from her master, so she was no match for the arithmetic problems that Pu Tong had.
She was the first to finish the questions and hand in her paper.
After everyone had finished the exam, Zhou Zongwen came out with a piece of paper and announced:
"Li Ruer was selected for the position of accountant."
The girl with the long face immediately stepped forward, bowed with a smile, and thanked him.
The girls around them cast envious glances.
Although the Flying Eagle Guards have always been feared by officials for their brutality, working for them is truly a good job.
The girls who were admitted to the Flying Eagle Guard last year are said to have light duties but a decent salary.
Most importantly, His Highness Prince Rui's rule is extremely strict. Within the Flying Eagle Guard, you will never be bullied; on the contrary, you will be respected wherever you go.
These girls who became officials were all desperate to join the Flying Eagle Guard.
When Shen Chu looked up, Li Ruer was the same girl who had been so smug and said she was sure she could pass.
She frowned slightly, a suspicion arising in her heart.
During the exam just now, Li Ruer was not far from her.
When answering the questions, she clearly saw Li Ruer scratching her head and looking very troubled.
That look clearly shows he doesn't know the answers; how could he possibly be admitted as the top student?
Besides, she had absolute confidence in her answer.
Shen Chu stepped forward and said, "Vice Commander Zhou, would you mind letting us see Miss Li Ruer's answer sheet, so that we can learn something from it?"
Zhou Weizong's face darkened.
"Who are you? Why are you looking at Li Ruer's answer sheet? Do you suspect me of being unfair?"
Shen Chu bowed. "My name is Chu Chu. I'm also here to take the exam for the position of accountant. I was the first to hand in my paper."
I was confident that I had answered all the questions correctly, but I didn't expect Li Ruer to be even more outstanding.
That's why I wanted to ask Deputy Commander Zhou to let us appreciate and learn from Miss Li's answer sheet.
Shen Chu's words drew agreement from many people around him.
Zhou Weizong's face darkened. "How dare you all rebel? I decide who gets admitted and who doesn't. Why should I let you see the exam papers?"
The other girls remained silent, trembling with fear.
Shen Chu remained neither humble nor arrogant, stating, "The recruitment notice for the Flying Eagle Guard clearly states that those with excellent exam results will be admitted."
Does the fact that Deputy Commander Zhou is afraid to let anyone see the exam papers mean there is some unfairness involved?
Zhou Weizong's face darkened. "What a joke! It's not your place to tell me what to do with the Flying Eagle Guard."
"Where did this crazy woman come from? Someone, throw her out!"
Two Flying Eagle Guards stepped forward.
Shen Chu frowned, feeling that this was somewhat tricky.
I thought it would be easy for me to join the Flying Eagle Guard, but I never expected that something unexpected would happen.
Seeing the two Flying Eagle Guards closing in, Shen Chu quickly took two steps back.
But she bumped into a cool, broad embrace.
A refreshing scent of cedar mixed with a faint medicinal fragrance wafted over.
Before she could react, she was shoved hard to the ground.
"I despise women who throw themselves at me. Drag them out and behead them."
The cold voice that rang out above her head sent a shiver down Chen Chu's spine.
She suddenly looked up.
Pei Yuan was dressed in a bright red flying fish robe and a white cloak. His eyes were cold and filled with undisguised killing intent and disgust.
Shen Chu gripped the blue bricks on the ground tightly, the sound of her nails scraping against them bringing her back to her senses. She quickly lowered her eyes to hide the tears welling up in them.
He had lost a lot of weight in the three years since I last saw him.
Now, even though we're face to face, we can only pretend we don't know each other.
She was wearing a human skin mask specially made by her master.
At this moment, she was just an ordinary-looking woman, bearing no resemblance to Shen Chu.
Despite having mentally prepared herself, she still felt a sharp pain in her heart the moment she saw Pei Yuan.
She pursed her lips and whispered her explanation.
"I did not try to seduce the prince, but there was unfairness in the recruitment of the Flying Eagle Guard. I argued my case, but Deputy Commander Zhou wanted to kick me out."
In my haste, I accidentally bumped into Your Highness. Please forgive me.
Pei Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, "Unfair?"
Zhou Weizong bowed and explained, "Your Highness, that's not true. I handled everything according to the principles of fairness and impartiality."
This woman insists that she is absolutely number one, but that's not the case at all.
Li Ruer not only answered all the questions correctly, but her handwriting was also neat and organized. It was only right that she was ranked first.
"If Your Highness does not believe me, you can take a look at Li Ru'er's exam paper."
He turned to Changsheng and instructed, "Go and bring Li Ruer's exam paper over for His Highness to see."
"No need," Pei Yuan raised his hand to stop him. "I trust you won't act recklessly."
Zhou Weizong smiled.
Shen Chu looked at Pei Yuan in disbelief, her face turning pale.
"So the Flying Eagle Guard's so-called fair recruitment was just an empty promise? Your Highness isn't even willing to take the exam?"
Pei Yuan scoffed, "What? You're that confident in your abilities?"
Shen Chu clenched her hands and nodded, "Yes, I believe in my abilities."
Her eyes held a strong sense of self-confidence, and a barely suppressed rage.
Pei Yuan was momentarily dazed.
Zhou Weizong waved his hand, "Don't just stand there, quickly throw this woman who offended His Highness out, and don't let her come to the Flying Eagle Guard to take the exam again."
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