After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 117 The Nine Heavens Trial Ends.

The system was surprised that Fang Lingchu had this idea and asked curiously, "[What kind of academy do you want her to open?]"

Zhu Nini was actually quite curious about what kind of academy Fang Lingchu wanted her to open, since her studies were really just average and she had no other ideas besides cooking.

Fang Lingchu said, "Of course it's cooking skills. When we train a group of girls who can support themselves, they will have more choices! Why can't so many women leave their families and fathers now? Isn't it because they have no money and no power?"

For girls like Zhu Nini who lack academic ability, we should cultivate their ability to make money. For girls like Xia Ruirui who are capable of becoming officials, we should support them in contributing to the country. If girls have money and power, why should they be afraid of things like what happened the day before yesterday?

If there were even one or two female officials in the court, I wouldn't be unable to move an inch.

When the time comes, I'll have my mother open a bank where women who want to be self-reliant can borrow money, and we'll charge a little interest.

Anyway, there are always more solutions than problems. I must make sure that women are just as capable of surviving as men. This way, the men will feel the pressure, and their quality will naturally improve.

The fate of the Dragon Kingdom will surely rise ever higher.

Fang Lingchu thought so too: get everyone involved. Growth happens where there is competition, and monopolies usually cause problems.

The Crown Prince and Gu Wangyan never expected that Fang Lingchu had this hidden meaning in appointing women to official positions.

The two exchanged a glance and both agreed with Fang Lingchu's idea, but...

The system asked: "Host, do you think those powerful families won't cause you trouble?"

Fang Lingchu explained: "They don't want to, but many others do. For them, the destruction of the country doesn't matter, but for the emperor, it's very important."

Furthermore, powerful clans are a thorn in the side of every emperor. Look at the early days of court—the Han family, Your Majesty's relatives, and those who were killed. One person's mistake could lead to the execution of nine generations of their family, leaving the court with so many empty offices. How terrible! Only by breaking this monopoly can the country truly prosper.

Fang Lingchu's words sounded like empty promises to ordinary people and others, but they were a different story to the scions of aristocratic families.

That would be a fatal blow. Their social class is established from birth, and if that class is broken, then they shouldn't be blamed.

The system is also quite worried that the powerful families might rebel.

[Host, isn't the emperor afraid of those people rebelling?]

Fang Lingchu smiled and said, "Our emperor is a military general; he holds eighty percent of the military power."

With Gu Wangyan in his grasp, what was he afraid of? He'd be happy if those people made a scene, so he could find a reason to fire them all.

Those young masters from prominent families were somewhat frightened upon hearing Fang Lingchu's words.

By writing the questions more diligently, they have already sensed the future.

Fang Lingchu had no idea that her casual remarks and grand ambitions would cause everyone to be extremely embroiled in conflict for some time to come.

Those who could previously rely on their families for survival now feel a sense of crisis.

Those fallen families now have hope of rebuilding their fortunes.

Ordinary people also saw hope and longed to have the same rights as those nobles.

As long as the emperor is still alive, no one will dare to rebel, since there are still quite a few intelligent people among us.

There were some people with mental problems, but the emperor was more than happy to have them come and give him money.

If he raids several wealthy families, his secret stash of money will be secured.

Emperor Chongde, upon hearing Fang Lingchu's affirmation of his abilities, was delighted and worked even harder.

At the same time, the requirements for those ministers became increasingly strict, and those rambling and nonsensical memorials were sent back directly.

Anyway, we have to report on our work every day, and if we don't submit a report on our work, we'll be punished. Everyone is suffering!
At that moment, Fang Lingchu was unaware of Emperor Chongde's inner thoughts and was still speaking arrogantly. Later, she regretted it.

Fang Lingchu and the system spent their days gossiping about this person and that person, slowly passing the nine days.

ninth day

Fang Lingchu glanced at the time and asked, "Guagua, why is time going by so slowly? It's the last lesson, and it's been so long!"

This was the 20th time Fang Lingchu had checked the time. The system comforted her, saying, "Host, just check the time less often."

Fang Lingchu said unhappily, "I can't help it!"

The system suddenly seemed to remember something and asked: "Host, even if it's over, can you go home? Don't you need to change the questions?"

Fang Lingchu felt a headache coming on after just one glance at the classical Chinese texts written by those people.

[Are you crazy or is His Majesty crazy? Doesn't His Majesty know my abilities? Doesn't my father know them too? They want me to change the questions? Aren't they afraid it's all utter nonsense?!]

The system thought about it and agreed, then said: [Host, you can go home in five minutes.]

The bodyguard next to Fang Lingchu didn't want to discourage her, but he couldn't help but remind her, "Young Master Fang, you'll be coming with us to the Hanlin Academy later."

Upon hearing this, Fang Lingchu almost screamed. She looked at him incredulously and asked softly, "Why?"

Although Fang Lingchu was speaking very softly, the students still noticed.

However, over the past nine days, they had gotten used to the little noises that Fang Lingchu would suddenly make.

The Grand Tutor explained, "All examiners must review the papers, and you, Lord Fang, are no exception."

Fang Lingchu: ...

[Guagua, I'm about to faint! Seriously, why do I have to work overtime? I've been proctoring exams for so long already.]

The system also felt sorry for its host, but unfortunately it couldn't help.

[Host, it's okay. They just want you to take a look; they won't actually ask you to change the questions.]

Fang Lingchu became even angrier upon hearing this.

"I can't help you, so why won't you let me go home?!"

System: [Isn't it possible that no one else is suitable? Just because you're so special makes people think you're going to marry the crown prince?]

When Fang Ling first heard that she might be mistaken for marrying the Crown Prince, she immediately became obedient.

Recently, the Empress has been selecting a Crown Princess for the Crown Prince. Several of them are her recent close friends, and a few are her sister's close friends.

She can't afford to have any scandals with the Crown Prince at this time.

[Ugh, I'll go, okay? When is this crown prince going to get married?! It's so annoying!]

Upon hearing Fang Lingchu's words, the Crown Prince no longer felt the heartache he had at the beginning.

They may have become numb, or they may have accepted the outcome.

The exam ended quickly.

Everyone walked out of the examination room in a daze; they no longer resembled human beings.

The carriages outside are all there to pick up their children.

The Fang family members also arrived.

Even the usually busy Minister Fang was waiting at the door at this moment.

I'm getting ready to pick up my three children.

Fang Lingyan and the others, along with Lin Wanrou, had just come out when they were helped into a carriage.

The food and drinks are all prepared.

The group wolfed down their food; the exam hall really is no place for humans!

The room was small, and although Fang Lingchu had suggested moving the toilet to another location to spare them some of the olfactory discomfort, the room was still quite small.

But the food and drinks were really not good; they were just...unpleasant to describe!
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