Chapter 117 Pity is Useless
There were a total of eighteen girls participating in the assessment.
What they thought was an assessment would be just like a regular poetry gathering.
The questions will be set by Cui Ying, and the best candidates will be selected.
But just after everyone sat down...
Everyone was shocked by what Cui Ying said.
The civil service examination for Chidori Guard.
Dividing the postscript, the meaning of ink, poetry and prose, current affairs strategies, and the meaning of the classics.
These are the questions for the male examination!
Although there weren't as many tests as in the eight-stage exam, it still demonstrates the importance of this assessment.
When these subjects were presented, some people felt regret, some were angry, but others were excited!
They can display their talents and offer insights into national affairs, just like men.
Such an assessment demonstrates that their talents will not be buried simply because they are women.
Cui Ying looked at the ladies and sat in the seat of honor. "Ladies and gentlemen, let's begin."
As for the martial arts examination, the examiners were Yun Que and his three companions.
Most of those who came to participate in the martial arts professional qualification examination were men.
The salary came from the official position of Chidori Guard.
When they saw that the examiners were four women, most of them showed disdain.
Yun Jin stepped forward and said, "Please stand in the waiting area opposite your respective examiners. Those who can withstand twenty moves from the four of us will be considered qualified. If you are ready, then the assessment will begin."
Upon hearing Yun Jin's words, the joy on everyone's faces increased even more.
The four larks were tall and thin, not to mention the men who knew some martial arts.
Even a normal man could probably subdue it.
Seeing that everyone present was eager to try their luck.
Yun Jin raised her hand, "Please!"
The four men began the assessment at the same time, each with an air of confidence and a hint of disdain on their faces.
"Young lady, please forgive me if I have been too rough and injured you."
After saying that, the man rushed towards Yun Jin, and the other three also got up and went up to her.
The four of them, including Yun Jin, didn't even move. They stood in the same position, kicked their legs in the same way, and followed the same four parabolic arcs.
The four of them simultaneously retracted their legs that were hanging in the air.
Looking down at the four men lying on the ground clutching their stomachs.
"Next!"
The expressions on everyone's faces immediately changed, and they dropped their dismissive attitude.
After a day of assessment, very few people passed.
Even though they were women, Yun Jin and the other three did not hold back.
That evening, Cui Ying gave the assessment test paper to Qin Jinzhi.
I then looked at the list of those who passed the military professional qualification examination.
He then asked, "Too few women passed the martial arts exam. There were 58 women in the exam, and only one passed today. Shouldn't we be a little more lenient with the women? After all, Yun Que and the others have profound martial arts skills, and ordinary people are really no match for them."
Qin Jinzhi sat at her desk, looking at the strategies of the young ladies, and said without looking up, "I don't keep weak people around me."
Cui Ying sighed, "But it's really not easy for women in this world."
Qin Jinzhi put the qualified test paper aside.
"This world will not let women off the hook just because they are weak. If they want to gain a place in this world, they have to fight and struggle just like men. If you show them pity, the world will devour them in other ways."
Cui Ying didn't refute, "You're right."
Of the eighteen girls, only two passed the test.
Qin Jinzhi picked up the exam paper and was about to leave.
Cui Ying quickly asked, "Where are you going?"
Qin Jinzhi waved the exam paper in her hand, "Go and contribute to Vice Envoy Cui's good reputation."
Cui Ying glanced through the exam papers; the two she had her eye on had been taken by Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi entered the palace with the examination papers.
When I went to the Imperial Study, I was told that the Emperor had already gone to the Jiaofang Palace.
Qin Jinzhi looked at the time and realized that the Empress Dowager should be having her dinner at Jiaofang Palace.
The Emperor's grandfather was in for a treat, but upon arriving at the Jiaofang Palace, he found it to be quite lively.
The servants of all four palaces appeared outside the Jiaofang Palace.
The palace maid of Jiaofang Palace was very happy to see Qin Jinzhi and said, "Princess, you've come at the right time. The meal has just been served. I'll go and get you an extra bowl and chopsticks."
As soon as Feiyan heard that Qin Jinzhi had arrived, she ran out of the house, exclaiming, "Princess!"
Qin Jinzhi raised her chin, "What's going on? Why are you all here?"
Feiyan whispered:
"Next month is the Empress's birthday."
In previous years, when the Empress was in poor health, His Majesty would only hold simple ceremonies for fear of tiring her out.
Now that Her Majesty's health has greatly improved, His Majesty wishes to hold a grand celebration for her.
So, all four ladies-in-waiting want to prepare a birthday celebration for the Empress.
Qin Jinzhi scoffed. The people who organized the Emperor and Empress's birthday celebrations could not only make a fortune from it, but also use the pretext of organizing the celebrations to recruit people into the palace.
That would kill two birds with one stone.
Shen Mingtang urgently needs a moment of glory to rebuild her prestige in the palace.
Consort De had the power to assist the six palaces.
Surprisingly, Consort Shu and Consort Xian also got involved.
Nowadays, everyone's mind is becoming more active.
Qin Jinzhi stepped inside.
"What day is it today? Why is it so lively?"
The Empress smiled broadly upon hearing Qin Jinzhi's voice.
"You've come at just the right time."
As soon as Qin Jinzhi entered, she saw four people sitting around the Empress and the Emperor.
Consort De, sitting next to the Empress, said as soon as she saw Qin Jinzhi, "Princess, you've arrived. Please sit here. Her Majesty is next to you, so you can eat more."
The Empress smiled even more after hearing this, "Consort De is right. In this palace now, only this mischievous monkey can make me feel happy."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow; this Consort De certainly knew how to handle people.
"No need, I'll sit between my grandparents and the emperor, so no one will be jealous."
The emperor scoffed, "He's not petty!"
But he still said, "Put a stool between me and the Queen."
As soon as Qin Jinzhi arrived, the group that had been arguing heatedly just moments before fell silent.
Shen Mingtang was furious the moment he saw Qin Jinzhi.
But to get the Empress's approval to prepare for her birthday celebration, this little rascal still had to please her.
After all, if this little rascal were to say anything to the Empress, she wouldn't be able to get things done.
These days, she has been groveling before the Empress every day, not to let this little rascal cause trouble.
Qin Jinzhi saw the emperor secretly eating the crystal pork knuckle when no one was looking.
The emperor had just placed the pork knuckle into the jade dish.
Qin Jinzhi then poured the pork knuckle from his jade plate into her own bowl.
“You’ve eaten quite well with this, Eunuch Hong. Don’t serve this dish to Grandfather for the next month.”
Eunuch Hong nodded in agreement.
The emperor was so angry he wanted to throw the chopsticks away.
He just secretly took this piece!
If there weren't so many people around, he would have hit her!
Qin Jinzhi picked up the piece of crystal pork knuckle, gave the emperor a disdainful smile, and said, "I don't mind, I'll eat it for you."
As he spoke, he placed the pork knuckle on his side.
For a moment, the four people at the table had different expressions.
Their children have never shown such intimacy.
Qin Jinzhi casually added, "The ladies were just chatting with the Emperor and Empress Dowager. I overheard them talking about something at the door. It was quite a lively conversation."
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