Chapter 119 Trump Card
Qin Jinzhi's words silenced everyone present.
All princes must address the Empress as their legal mother.
Naturally, all the princes' wives were the empress's daughters-in-law.
If the princes' wives were to handle the event, whoever could secure the rights to organize the birthday celebration would be doing the same thing as them.
Moreover, allowing the princes' wives to get involved in palace affairs earlier would be of great help to their sons.
This means that which prince's consort comes out to compete for the opportunity to organize the birthday celebration indicates which prince these consorts are supporting.
Although Qin Jinzhi already had a general idea of who it was, who knew if these people would give her any surprises?
The emperor immediately said, "This is a good idea. Let the younger generation do it, so they can also fulfill their filial duties."
This way, you won't offend anyone, nor will you cause a complete falling out among the group.
The Empress said, "In that case, each of you should recommend one person to come to the palace tomorrow to discuss with Jinzhi."
The others responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."
The Empress meant that Qin Jinzhi should decide who would be chosen for the birthday celebration.
They really spoil her to an extreme.
Qin Jinzhi disliked all three of them equally, but there was no sign of favoritism.
All three of them could accept it.
Only Shen Mingtang was so angry that her face turned black.
Qin Jinzhi never intended to bring her along!
Her son, Chuan'er, was still seriously injured and unconscious, and had not yet married.
All those days of humility and subservience have been for nothing!
This is called, "It's not scarcity that's worrisome, but inequality."
After the four left.
Qin Jinzhi was so full that she kept hiccuping.
He took two exam papers out of his pocket and placed them in front of the emperor and empress.
"have a look."
The emperor was still angry and turned his head to the side.
The Empress immediately said, "If you don't want to stay in the Jiaofang Palace, then get back to the Imperial Study. Don't give me that attitude!"
When no one else is around, the empress never indulges the emperor.
The emperor glared at Qin Jinzhi, who was nestled in the empress's arms. Oh well, he was the emperor, and his heart was the most magnanimous!
However, the emperor's expression soon improved considerably, and he even showed some appreciation.
"Who wrote this policy discussion?"
Qin Jinzhi said lazily, "How about the young ladies who came to Qianniao Temple to participate in the assessment? Isn't your talent much better than those aristocratic scions who only managed to get a minor official position by relying on their family's influence?"
Upon hearing that it was done by a woman, the emperor's admiration deepened.
"Our Jin state is full of talented people. Even the pampered young ladies in their boudoirs have such ambitions. How can we worry that our Jin state will not prosper and flourish!"
The Empress nodded in satisfaction. To be honest, there were too many rules for women in this world. She was the Empress and had fought on the battlefield, but in the eyes of some noble families in the capital, it was against the norms for women to fight and show their faces in public.
The powerful and influential in the capital looked down on military officers and their families.
Even though the stability of the Jin state was bought with the lives of these soldiers.
Yet it still cannot erase the sense of superiority these people have held for thousands of years, which is extremely outdated and pedantic!
Yet, there are indeed women willing to break the dogmas and rules of this world.
Seeing the emperor's satisfied expression, Qin Jinzhi said, "This article is worth a seventh-rank official, isn't it?"
The emperor stroked his beard and said, "So, you little rascal, what are you doing in the palace? You've come to ask for a favor from your Chidori-no-Kami."
Qin Jinzhi said with a grin, "Let Eunuch Hong make the trip himself."
In fact, neither of these two women's writings were truly outstanding enough to qualify them for a seventh-rank official position, but they would have been more than qualified for an eighth or ninth-rank position.
However, the fish in the capital are very clever; without bait, how can they take the bait?
Regardless of why these women came to Chidori-no-Tsukasa to take the exam.
This is the first batch, and she's willing to give them some face.
The emperor chuckled helplessly, "Hong Dequan, didn't you hear what this scoundrel said? Draft the decree."
Hong Dequan smiled and said, "May I ask, Princess, what official positions will these two be given?"
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"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Shi Yunhui, the second daughter of the Shi family, has passed the examination of the Thousand Birds Temple with outstanding talent. She is hereby appointed as the Thousand Birds Bureau Administrator, a seventh-rank official. She shall report to the Thousand Birds Bureau tomorrow!"
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Guo Nanzhen, the thirteenth daughter of the Guo family, has passed the examination of the Thousand Birds Temple with outstanding talent and is hereby appointed as the Assistant Director of the Thousand Birds Bureau, a seventh-rank official. She shall report to the Thousand Birds Bureau tomorrow!"
Both the Shi and Guo families were stunned by this sudden imperial edict.
The daughter, raised in the inner chambers, was actually granted an official position!
Especially the Guo family. Guo Nanzhen's father only obtained a seventh-rank official position through the family's influence, yet his daughter was also a seventh-rank official!
In fact, both of them should have been of the seventh rank, but filial piety prevailed, and Guo Nanzhen was a woman, so their rank was reduced to the seventh rank.
The girls who failed the test were also shocked!
Their exam papers actually escaped His Majesty's notice!
Cui Ying had a very good reputation in the capital, and this action made her even more admired by the young ladies of the capital.
She was incredibly generous with her knowledge; to be appreciated by His Majesty was such a great honor!
The two companies that passed the assessment were personally summoned by Eunuch Hong, who served His Majesty.
This was enough to make all the young ladies in the capital have their eyes on him.
These two imperial edicts were like two giant rocks, crashing heavily into the turbulent and unpredictable pond of the capital.
The ripples surged and lingered for a long time.
However, the two did not show up until noon the next day.
Cui Ying frowned and asked, "Why haven't these two reported for duty yet? Could it be that their families won't let them go?"
For a woman to become an official is a once-in-a-millennium event, and her family might not necessarily agree to it.
This is also what Cui Ying is worried about.
Qin Jinzhi glanced at the time, a smile playing on her lips, picked up her riding whip, and headed towards the gate.
Cui Ying quickly chased after him and asked, "Where are you going?"
"Take them back!"
"ah?"
Cui Ying looked at Qin Jinzhi in disbelief.
If the families of these two girls really disagree, Qin Jinzhi wouldn't be in the right to fight with their parents for them.
Thinking of Qin Jinzhi's personality, Cui Ying quickly followed.
Qin Jinzhi mounted her horse, Liu Yun stomped her front hooves in small steps and shook her head.
Only then did she notice that Liu Yun's mane had been styled and braided into small braids.
It's gorgeous! This little rascal is quite vain.
Cui Ying looked at the horse beside her and asked, "Do I want to ride it too?"
"Or are you going to walk?"
Cui Ying mounted the chestnut horse beside her.
She's never ridden a horse on the streets of the capital.
Hu Aman and his group of twenty people are ready to depart.
After changing into their neat bird-themed outfits, Hu Aman and his entourage looked even more imposing and eye-catching!
Cui Ying frowned. "You weren't planning to steal him from the start, were you?"
It was clear that Hu Aman and her group hadn't made this decision on a whim, but rather seemed ready to set off at any moment.
"Hiss! You specially chose Shi Yunhui and Guo Nanzhen!"
The fact that these eighteen young women were the first to try something new proves that they all have some talent and vision.
There were several people who were on par with these two, but Qin Jinzhi only passed over these two.
So Qin Jinzhi had planned it all from the very beginning!
She knew from the start that there would be obstacles in their families!
His Majesty personally bestowed the official titles, and Qin Jinzhi stepped in to snatch the man away.
Such a grand scale!
Everything is telling the people of the capital.
As long as you have the ability, you should dare to seize and compete.
Dare to break free from the shackles of this world!
She, Qin Jinzhi, will become your biggest trump card!
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