Sitting at his desk, Wei Wangqing couldn't help but complain, "Being an emperor is really inhuman. There are so many things to deal with every day. It's so difficult."
A moment later, a palace attendant came to report.
"Your Majesty, Lord Meng has arrived."
"Announce."
Meng Jiujiu walked in, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities. How have you been lately? Are you settling in alright?"
Seeing the Empress chatting with her as if it were a casual conversation, Meng Jiujiu was genuinely surprised.
Is this empress so approachable?
"not bad."
Wei Wangqing knew that even in the talent-filled Hanlin Academy, her brilliance could not be suppressed, and he had heard that she shone brightly in the Hanlin Academy as well.
What are your thoughts on the policy essays you wrote for the palace examination?
"Does Your Majesty agree with my thoughts?" Meng Jiujiu asked in return, needing to know what the Empress thought.
"Yes, I think many of your ideas are novel and bold, and they coincide with some of my own ideas. However, it will be difficult to promote them widely, and it will take time."
Meng Jiujiu smiled, "Your humble servant is not afraid of hardships and is also the most patient."
She used to be able to dress as a man for ten years straight, attending school, taking the imperial examinations, and navigating the court. Over time, she really started to believe she was a man.
But now there is real hope; she can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and she will continue down this path.
Wei Wangqing felt that he could see light in Meng Jiujiu's eyes, a blazing, passionate, and reckless light.
People who strive for their dreams are admirable and worthy of encouragement.
"I have high hopes for you."
Meng Jiujiu felt that her confidence stemmed from having an empress behind her, giving her strength.
"But have you really thought this through?"
“If you take this path, the danger you face will be many times greater,” Wei Wangqing couldn’t help but remind her.
"I know that there are risks and opportunities, but I am willing to take the gamble."
How could she possibly give up?
But she appreciated the Empress's gesture.
She and...he are different.
"good."
What are your plans next?
"External release".
Wei Wangqing pondered. Being sent to a post outside the capital was indeed a shortcut to promotion. If he stayed in the Hanlin Academy, it would be difficult to get a rapid promotion.
Without any political achievements, she wouldn't promote her without a reason.
"Alright, be careful. I'm still waiting for you to do things for me." It's rare to find someone so agreeable.
"Your humble servant will," Meng Jiujiu said, bowing respectfully.
Her life has just begun.
The newly appointed top scholar was assigned to a remote town as its lord, and everyone said that he had fallen out of favor and would find it difficult to achieve anything further.
Yang Yuyun felt resentful. She had originally wanted to compete with him, but after joining the Hanlin Academy, she was too busy with her own little plot of land. Just when she finally got her revenge, he was transferred to a post outside the capital.
This left her feeling suffocated, unable to express her feelings.
However, she could never work outside; she was used to the comforts of home and couldn't bear the hardships of the outside world.
Only someone like Meng Jiujiu, from the countryside, would have such a tough and resilient personality.
Wang Fenglun didn't care what others thought. She just wanted to do her best in her own area, not to stand out from the crowd, but to have a clear conscience and live up to her family's expectations.
But thinking back to meeting the Fifth Prince at the temple the other day, could it be called fate?
She unexpectedly encountered him again, now lost, and decided to take the confused Fifth Prince back home.
Wang Fenglun couldn't help but smile at the other party's embarrassed expression of gratitude.
But then she was startled. What was she thinking?
He's the eldest sister's...
No, they've already divorced, but at least they used to be.
No one would agree, neither the father nor the mother.
She tried her best to ignore the joy that welled up in her heart when she thought about how the other person had already divorced her.
Meng Jiujiu and Wei Wuyan will also have their own lives, but we won't go into that for now.
As for Chen Zhiyan, his father eventually agreed to the adoption.
His main concern was that Yan'er was all alone and had no brothers or sisters to help her, which made her too vulnerable.
Especially after he and his wife leave, wouldn't Yan'er be left all alone?
Of course, it would be a different story if His Majesty would not seek a new favorite because Yan'er is getting old and losing her beauty.
However, he had to prepare for the worst for Yan'er.
He will nurture her well and make her an asset to Yan'er.
Of course, it's also because Yan'er was too lonely after getting married, so having a child to keep him company and distract him is a good thing.
The child's father also agreed. He was in poor health and had been bedridden for many years, and the child was being cared for by servants.
He was overjoyed that his child could have a better future.
Mr. Chen will not prevent his child from seeing him just because he registered the child under his name.
Just pretend you have two fathers.
He believed that people are sentimental, and if he treated the child well, the child would appreciate it.
Chen Zhiyan naturally wouldn't interfere with his father's decision.
He only said that if there was nothing else to do in the future, he could bring this younger sister to the palace and he would take good care of her.
With the arrival of the sweltering summer, the weather was exceptionally hot, and Chen Zhiyan, who was pregnant, found it unbearable and just wanted to give birth to her child as soon as possible.
Along with the sweltering summer, a romantic tale also swept in.
It wouldn't be accurate to call it a romantic affair, since someone died. But it was precisely because her cause of death was somewhat ambiguous that it became known to the public.
It was none other than Wang Fengyue, the eldest daughter of the Prince's Mansion.
However, there are many conflicting opinions about this rumor.
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