Hou Xiangxiang and Sun Zixi both passed the imperial examination and became Jinshi, as did Fan Lihua. These people were originally supposed to be sent down to the county to serve as officials, but because of their family's relationship with Huo Xiaolong, they all stayed in the capital.
—The Fan family mansion in the capital.
Mrs. Fan felt that today was the happiest day of her life, even happier than when she married the man she loved.
His daughter, as beautiful as a fairy, stood before him, dressed in a dark green official robe and wearing the same censor's hat as her father and grandfather.
Mrs. Fan was adjusting her hair ribbon and waistband. The two women remained silent, their eyes red as they suppressed their emotions.
"What's wrong? Mother, Grandmother, I'm going to court with Father and Grandfather today, why aren't you two happy?"
Madam Fan raised her hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes and said:
"Why wouldn't you be happy? I'm happier than... even happier than the day your father passed the imperial examination."
Madam Fan felt the same way. When that little girl put on an official robe through her own efforts, that moment was the greatest blessing bestowed upon her by heaven.
"Is the pear blossom ready? It's time to set off," called Master Fan from the doorway.
Neither father nor son had any objection to their daughter's desire to join the Censorate. They preferred to keep her under their wing and see who dared to bully her, as it was better than sending her out to another region.
"Alright, Dad."
The three of them sat in the carriage. When they arrived at the palace gate, Fan Lihua realized just how unpopular her grandfather and father were.
"Greetings to Your Highness."
Pear Blossom spotted Huo Xiaolong, who was slacking off and dozing in the carriage, and bowed respectfully.
Huo Xiaolong was not the only one in the carriage; Hou Xiangxiang, who was also in a daze, was also there.
"install."
She replied with one word, then Long'er rolled over again and put her legs on the little girl's body.
"Attend court!"
As Lu Kai announced the start of court, Huo Xiaolong groggily climbed out of the carriage.
"Oh my, that's why I couldn't breathe, you put your leg on my stomach."
The little girl was also completely confused, so it was Xiaocao who helped them fix their hair and clothes.
"Junior sister, come here, let's stand here."
Those attending court for the first time were somewhat flustered, like these young girls, who didn't even know where to stand.
Fan Lihua followed her father to the very end of the Imperial Censorate, while Hou Xiangxiang stood behind her senior brother. Only Sun Zixi looked at the sharp sword and asked somewhat awkwardly:
Where should I stand?
“The Chief Minister is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites, so you should stand on the Ministry of Rites’ side.”
Huo Xiaolong stood in the first row, turned around, and looked at the few girls who had appeared in the crowd behind him, a smug smile on his face.
Yuwen Xuanhong emerged from behind and, with Lu Kai's assistance, sat on the dragon throne. He looked at Huo Xiaolong's smiling face and asked...
"What good thing happened to the Prince of Zhenbei today? Tell me so we can all be happy."
"It's nothing, I'm just happy to see you," Huo Xiaolong said to the person on the dragon throne.
Long'er has been good at coaxing people since she was a child, let alone coaxing the emperor, whom most people are insincere and afraid of. Yuwen Xuanhong is completely under her control.
"My esteemed ministers, what brings you here today?"
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Yuwen Xuanhong recognized the people who had stepped forward and thought, "Fine, another fight is brewing today."
Standing outside the crowd, Imperial Censor Fan spoke out, saying that the Minister of Rites was having trouble at home and was neglecting his wife while favoring his concubine. He said that the Emperor must teach him a lesson today, or something bad would happen and embarrass the Emperor.
"This is Lord Wei's family matter; how can I possibly bring it up?"
After all, Lord Wei was his father-in-law and the Empress's biological father. Most ministers would just politely decline when the Emperor refused, but who was Imperial Censor Fan? Fan the Iron-Tongued!
"Your Majesty, you are the Emperor of Great Yan. You can manage not only the inner quarters but also the affairs of his pigsty. Your Majesty, Lord Wei is from the Empress's maternal clan. We must not allow any unpleasant things to spread."
"We're all men, we can't really explain women's affairs, can we?"
You're a man, huh? Then I'll give you some women.
Fan Tiezui gave his granddaughter a wink, and Fan Lihua stepped forward. The young girl knelt on the ground nimbly, a move that even the Emperor couldn't stop.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Rites, Lord Wei, has ample evidence and witnesses to prove that he favored his concubine over his wife. We beseech Your Majesty to make a judgment."
After saying that, Lihua raised her hands in front of her head, so that Lu Kai could bring the physical evidence and witness testimonies to the imperial desk.
It's about the private affairs of the inner quarters. The youngest son of the Vice Minister of Rites is from a prominent family, an official family. There are always a few white moonlight, cinnabar mole, and understanding beauties who come to cause trouble for him.
That's what men who can't control themselves are like; they fall in love with every woman they meet and take her in as a concubine.
They all have a reason when asked.
Oh, this white moonlight is the heartbeat of my youth.
This cinnabar mole was something I caught glimpsed in the vast sea of people, and it captivated me instantly.
This understanding person is someone who talks to me and makes me laugh whenever I'm feeling down.
After they enter the mansion, they will all be concubines. A concubine can never surpass you, the principal wife.
And so, one woman after another was carried into the mansion, and Madam Wei would fight them one by one. After one woman was finished, another would come and she would always have something to do.
But there are always things she can't win against. When it comes to using secret methods, women like them, who are in the position of concubines, can easily make the principal wife suffer by sticking together.
Poison, framing, miscarriage—they came one after another.
Exhausted and with no other option, Madam Wei asked someone to inform Fan Lihua.
This led to the incident in the imperial court where Imperial Censor Fan impeached Lord Wei.
"Your son wants to divorce his wife?" Upon seeing the physical evidence, Yuwen Xuanhong raised an eyebrow and asked Lord Wei.
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