Therefore, she should learn the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting that women are supposed to learn, and she should also learn the six arts of a gentleman that men are supposed to learn. Even if she can't succeed on one path, she will always have a way out.
It was around that time that Emperor Chongde's mindset subtly changed. When he inadvertently glimpsed his father's deep love for Mingyi, he inevitably felt a pang of jealousy.
Although they were both children of the same father, he had never felt such love. He believed that he was no less than Mingyi!
Later, when he offered to help Mingyi slack off again, she raised her bright smile and swung her raised leg in the air: "Father said he hopes I will have more choices, and I also want to try what life is like with choices."
From then on, it seemed as if an invisible barrier separated him and Yan Mingyi, and their close intimacy in their childhood gradually turned into estrangement.
He knew that Mingyi hadn't changed; it was he who had.
That's life; a seemingly insignificant decision can lead to a completely different path.
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Pulling himself out of his reverie, Emperor Chongde remained silent: "Tell me, what should I do with her?"
Chi Yan remained silent for a moment, then lowered his head: "Your subject dares not speak presumptuously."
The emperor suddenly started talking to him about the past, but of course he wasn't really opening his heart to him.
The emperor glanced at him and snorted coldly, "I pardon you!"
After careful consideration, Chi Yan replied frankly: "In my opinion, it is still doubtful whether the eldest princess has truly colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. As the eldest princess of a nation, Your Highness should know what is more important. As for deliberately letting the seventh princess of Qi go, that is even more illogical."
"Oh?" The voice at the head of the table was devoid of emotion.
He frowned slightly, but continued calmly, "Let's not even talk about how Your Highness, who has been living in Putuo Temple for so long, got to know the Seventh Princess. The guards of the Heavenly Prison are directly under His Majesty's command. Even if the Eldest Princess wanted to release the Seventh Princess, how could those prison guards obey her orders?"
He knew what answer Emperor Chongde wanted, but he still insisted on his own opinion.
Even if this might displease the emperor...
As expected, there was a long silence above, and the hall fell into complete stillness.
Chi Yan kept his head down until a low sigh escaped his lips:
"Never mind, let's discuss this matter again."
Before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Emperor Chongde's voice again: "Chi Yan, do you still remember the content of the policy essay you wrote on the day of the imperial examination?"
Chi Yan's heart tightened. His policy essay was quite bold, concerning how to counterbalance the powerful families, and thus it inadvertently caught the eye of Emperor Chongde.
Why did Your Majesty suddenly bring this up?
Could it be...?
"Your Majesty, I remember."
Emperor Chongde spoke in a low voice: "The problems caused by aristocratic families have long plagued the government. I need you to find a way to solve this major problem that is weighing on my mind."
Chi Yan's heart sank instantly; his guess had come true, and his heart felt incredibly heavy.
He knew it must be because of the matter concerning the eldest princess earlier; his answer had displeased His Majesty, which was why His Majesty had now presented him with this difficult problem.
If he were to refuse again, he might truly anger this unpredictable emperor.
For him, this was a huge challenge, but also a golden opportunity.
Chi Yan gathered all his thoughts, slowly bowed, and clasped his hands in a respectful greeting:
"Your humble servant obeys the decree."
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