Ancient women awaken: loving yourself is the way to go

"So the Chief Censor thinks he has the ability to surpass Princess Yun in donating money to disaster victims, or that he has the ability to open a shop similar to the Disguise Pavilion?"

The Prime Minister looked directly at the Chief Censor and said, "The imperial examination is not only a way to select officials, but also a stage for everyone to have the opportunity to display their talents. If we exclude women, wouldn't it be a waste of these talents?"

"But, Prime Minister, if women were to take the imperial examinations and had a say in the court, wouldn't that disrupt the rules?" the Chief Censor retorted.

The prime minister raised his eyebrows and said, "What rules are being disrupted? Talented people in the world, regardless of gender, should be employed by the court. Rules are set by people, but they should also adapt to the development of the times. Women's imperial examinations will not disrupt the rules, but will make our court more fair and wise."

"Or is the Chief Censor afraid of being defeated by a woman?"

The Chief Censor frowned. The Prime Minister had already said this. If he rejected it again, it would mean that he was afraid of being dominated by women.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, watching the debate between the prime minister and the ministers. Seeing that no one objected, he asked calmly, "Do you all agree?"

The Imperial Censor was unwilling to accept this and looked at the General of the Cavalry: "Since the Prime Minister advocates appointing people based on their talents, then I think women can also participate in the military examination."

The prime minister's face changed. The general of cavalry had a much higher status in the emperor's heart than him. If he expressed opposition, the emperor would most likely change his mind.

However, if the General of Cavalry wanted to avoid the emperor's suspicion, he would certainly express his opposition.

Unexpectedly, the General of the Cavalry laughed heartily and said, "That's a good thing. I'd like to know how good my daughter's martial arts are.

I said that raising a daughter should not only teach her music, chess, calligraphy and painting. They will fall down at the slightest gust of wind, which makes me nervous. "

He bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I spoke out of turn. When I thought of my two daughters, I lost my temper."

The prime minister breathed a sigh of relief. The General of Cavalry was a special case in the capital. He doted on his daughter excessively. If his daughter wanted to learn riding and shooting, he found the best master to teach her. When he heard that someone dared to talk about his daughter, he would argue with the person with his spear in hand, not hesitating to offend countless officials. If he used his daughter as an excuse, it was understandable.

Seeing that the heads of the civil and martial arts schools agreed, the emperor made a direct conclusion: "I also think that the prime minister is right. Women's imperial examinations are not breaking the rules, but creating a new situation. I am willing to give women a chance so that they can also show their talents in the court. I believe that women can also make contributions to the court and the people. I have made up my mind on this matter. Eunuch Xu will draft an edict to announce it to the world."

The prime minister's anxious heart was completely relieved, as if a huge mountain he was carrying had disappeared in an instant.

After the morning court session ended, he walked briskly out of the Golden Palace and sincerely thanked the General of Cavalry.

The General of Cavalry looked at the Prime Minister, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He glanced at the Prime Minister indifferently and whispered, "If the Prime Minister really wants to thank someone, he should thank Princess Yun." Although the words were light, they were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

The Prime Minister couldn't help but be shocked. He knew that Princess Yun had a close relationship with the Crown Prince's wife and Madam Zhai, but he never thought that she would get the support of the General of Cavalry.

If Yun'er can successfully ascend the throne, then Princess Yun will definitely be crowned queen.

By then, she will not only have the support of the General's Mansion, but also the help of the remnants of the Chen family, and her own financial backing.

Add to that the position of regent queen that Yun'er promised, and it is not impossible for me to be on equal footing with Yun'er in the future and share the world with her.

The General of Cavalry took in the Prime Minister's expression and found it quite amusing.

He deliberately brought up the matter of Princess Yun in order to test the Prime Minister's reaction so as to reposition the value of Princess Yun in his mind.

But he could not agree with the Prime Minister openly, as that would only arouse the Emperor's suspicion.

So he raised his voice and said to the prime minister in an arrogant and rude manner: "Don't talk to me in such flowery words. I hate your hypocritical attitude. What's more, what does my consent have to do with you? Don't be so sentimental. It's bad luck."

"General Huoqi, you are simply unreasonable!" The prime minister immediately pretended to be angry and left in a huff.

The General of the Cavalry smiled sarcastically at the Prime Minister's back and said to the deputy general beside him: "What is he thinking? He actually came to thank me. If my two daughters knew this, they would definitely think that I don't really love them."

"This guy actually tried to sow discord between me and my girls! He is so cunning and treacherous!"

The deputy general nodded and said, "The Prime Minister is so abominable! He actually wants you to apologize to the ladies."

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The news of the verbal dispute between the Prime Minister and the General of Cavalry soon reached the ears of the Emperor. The Emperor felt relieved, thinking that he was overthinking it. The General of Cavalry was straightforward and never formed cliques. His two daughters were married to his confidants. It made no sense for him not to join forces with Minister Chen before. Now that he had no opponent, he chose to form an alliance with the Prime Minister instead.

Eunuch Xu asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, should I bring the memorial up?"

Ever since Minister Chen passed away, the Emperor had been thinking about reviewing memorials personally, but he didn't have the chance due to some strange things that happened a few days ago. Now, when Eunuch Xu mentioned it, he nodded with interest.

However, he overestimated himself because he had been having fun for many years. After reading for a while, he felt his neck sore and his eyes swollen.

He looked at the several piles of memorials on the table and threw them all to the ground in annoyance.

Eunuch Xu observed the emperor's expression and asked, "Your Majesty, has the poison in your body relapsed?"

The emperor nodded. It must be because of the poison that he was not feeling well. Thinking that the crown prince also asked others to read the memorials for him, he whispered, "Call Concubine Chun and Concubine Duan to serve. You send the memorials to Mr. Shen and Mr. Yun, and tell them to send them to me personally after they have reviewed them."

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As usual, Shen Xingxi stepped into the East Palace study after lunch.

Prince Yun arrived earlier than usual. When he saw the princess, he stood up immediately, with a hint of pride on his lips that he had not even noticed, "Did Mr. Shen receive the news?"

Shen Xingxi bowed to King Yun and said, "Yes, Mr. Yun kept his promise, and I am very grateful."

When she thought about women being able to take the imperial examinations in the future, she did not hide the joy in her eyes. She was in a good mood and walked up to Yun Jingce and poked him in the chest, "Come, let me touch your abdominal muscles."

Prince Yun smiled helplessly. He thought the princess would directly give him a human skin mask or praise him, but he didn't expect the princess to ask to touch his abdominal muscles.

But seeing the sincere smile in the princess's deep eyes that was hard to hide, he grabbed her hand and put it on himself: "Since Yun has promised herself, of course I am willing to follow Mr. Shen's wishes."

Shen Xingxi reached into his clothes without hesitation and pinched him a few times.

Then he shook his head with some regret, "If it wasn't for the wrong occasion, I would have kissed you twice."

Prince Yun's Adam's apple rolled, and he spoke uncontrollably, "Even if someone comes in, it will only be a man."

Shen Xingxi looked up in surprise, "Mr. Yun's ability to accept things has really improved by leaps and bounds. Then let me hit him a few times tomorrow?"

"If this is Mr. Shen's interest and he must try it, then I can only sacrifice my life to accompany him."

Of course Prince Yun wanted to leave a good impression when the princess was happy.

Shen Xingxi lay on his chest muscles and laughed for a while, then grabbed his hands, "Mr. Yun, I also like to play with unbuttoning pants, will you join me?"

Prince Yun subconsciously glanced at the direction of the door and spoke carefully: "I have never bathed in front of a man. If Mr. Shen can accept the prince's intrusion, then it's up to you."

Shen Xingxi curled her lips, untied his belt directly, then wrapped the belt around his wrists and tied a beautiful bow.

She stroked her masterpiece and whispered, "Does Mr. Yun think it looks good?"

Prince Yun stared at his wrist, and suddenly the scene he saw when he was a child emerged in his mind.

This is how my mother was tied to the window and whipped.

He wanted his mother to escape, but the rain was too heavy and his mouth was blocked, so he couldn't make any loud noise.

Every time he recalled the scene, he trembled uncontrollably.

Shen Xingxi looked at Prince Yun's reaction in confusion. How could this scare people?

You have to clean up the mess you made.

So she held him in her arms and patted his back gently, "It's okay, it's okay, just say it if you don't like it, can I force you?"

Prince Yun buried his face in the princess' neck. The fragrance from the princess seemed to have a soothing power, which gradually calmed him down.

An impulse suddenly arose in his mind, and he also wanted to experience the pain that his mother had felt at that time.

Most importantly, he now realized that his mother's hands were tied with slipknots, and her expression did not look like she was in unbearable pain.

If his mother didn't feel uncomfortable, would he feel better?

The idea formed in an instant, and he, who had been in a haze countless times because of this incident, couldn't wait to find a way to get rid of it.

His voice was a little breathless due to the shadow, and he whispered in Shen Xingxi's ear: "No, I want to try, Mr. Shen, teach me."