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Starting from this spring examination, women can take the exam.

Jiang Siyu was naturally the most excited to hear the news. "So, I no longer need to hide my true identity and disguise myself as a man. I can now enter the imperial examination with dignity."

Jiang Nianwei gently raised the teacup, took a sip, and looked at her sister tenderly, "Yes, His Majesty has asked the Ministry of Rites to clear your name. As long as we compare the handwriting, you can take the imperial examination as a woman."

"That's great, sister. It's really great." She smiled but suddenly burst into tears. "If Han Qiu knew this news, he would probably be happy for me, right? I wonder what his current situation is like?"

Jiang Nianwei actually received news two days ago that their whereabouts had been found.

But what they found was the body of Aunt Han, and Han Qiu was probably in great danger.

It is said that when Li's army was evacuating, they slaughtered civilians like crazy. Although the imperial army arrived in time, many people still died, and countless people were injured, with wailing everywhere.

This was something Jiang Nianwei felt very sorry about. She had calculated a lot of things, but she had not calculated the cruelty of human nature.

Although she acted quickly and sent compensation to the victims' families in an attempt to comfort the souls of the deceased, the guilt was like a huge rock weighing on her heart, difficult to let go.

But what she didn't expect was why Han Qiu and his mother would appear there, since they lived a long distance away from that place.

This time, Jiang Nianwei secretly decided not to hide anything from her sister anymore.

"Siyu, there is something I want to tell you right now."

Could it be that Han Qiu has been found?" Siyu already had a premonition in her heart. Her elder sister's solemn tone of voice was definitely not good news.

She was mentally prepared.

Jiang Nianwei exhaled lightly, with a look of reluctance in her eyes, "It's just that I hope you can be mentally prepared for that."

"Sister, tell me, I can accept any news."

Jiang Siyu clenched her fists.

"Han Qiu's mother has passed away. She was killed by the rebels."

"How could it be?" Jiang Siyu murmured to herself, "Obviously, they are in a safe place?"

“I’m confused about that, too.”

"Where is it?" Jiang Siyu continued to ask.

“It’s near the Qingjing Mosque.”

Jiang Siyu stood there in a daze, a numbing feeling spreading all over her body.

"They went to the Qingjing Temple to ask for the protection of Manjushri Bodhisattva because of me... They must have prayed for me. The Bodhisattva there is the most effective..." Jiang Siyu bit her lower lip tightly, trying her best to suppress the surging emotions and not let them burst out.

"Sister, they are doing this for me."

Jiang Nianwei knew that this must be a huge blow to her.

"What about Han Qiu? Have you found his body?" She asked anxiously, hoping there was still a glimmer of hope.

"We haven't found them yet, but a lot of people died at that time, and the true identities of many of them cannot be identified." Jiang Nianwei could only tell all the worst-case plans.

Jiang Siyu could no longer hold back her tears, and she sobbed on Jiang Nianwei's shoulder.

"If I had brought them to the capital with me, would this have happened? If I hadn't known them, would they have been unaffected..."

Jiang Siyu's heart was tightly entangled with self-blame and regret. Every time she thought of it, it felt like a knife cutting her, almost suffocating her.

Jiang Nianwei patted her on the back and said, "This is something that no one could have predicted. Don't blame yourself. You need to cheer up. If you want to cry, just cry on my shoulder. You will feel better after crying."

"Sister..." She really burst into tears.

Jiang Nianwei knew that this incident would definitely be a huge blow to her.

"Listen, Siyu, you must turn your grief and anger into motivation, so as to live up to their expectations."

"I understand, I understand." She nodded heavily.

Perhaps only in this way can we temporarily forget some of the sadness.

In early spring in February, the air still carries a few traces of winter chill, but the willow branches have quietly turned green, and the new buds are swaying gently in the breeze, heralding the arrival of vitality and hope.

The joint examination is about to begin. As women can officially take part in the imperial examination, Jiang Siyu is also the first woman to enter the examination hall.

After three days of examinations, she finally walked out of the examination room.

Jiang Nianwei silently put a cloak on her sister and said, "I don't have any requirements for you. I just hope that you can complete the examination smoothly. It is not easy to get to this point."

"Thank you, sister. It has not been easy along the way."

At this moment, a male candidate deliberately lowered his voice, but could not hide the contempt in his words, and whispered to his companion beside him: "Everyone says that women should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children. How can they come out and show their faces in public? She can participate in the examination, it must be because she relies on the power of the Jiang family and secretly plots. How can she get this qualification?"

"That's right," the companion echoed, his tone also revealing his disdain for women, "Women are women after all, how can they be compared with men like us."

When Jiang Siyu heard this, her brows furrowed slightly, her heart was in turmoil. She was about to open her mouth to refute, but suddenly she felt inexplicably dizzy.

Jiang Nianwei waved her hand, signaling the maid beside her to come forward and support her slightly tired body. Then, she slowly turned around with a solemn expression.

"This is the decree personally issued by the current emperor. If you have any questions or objections in your heart, you can report them to His Majesty openly, rather than whispering in private and making presumptuous comments about the grace of God. Jiang Siyu was able to participate in the imperial examination because of her unremitting efforts and outstanding talents. She has walked steadily step by step."

"Could it be that you are really afraid in your hearts? Are you worried that women's involvement in the imperial examination will shake your foundation?" Jiang Nianwei's tone was a little more disdainful.

She knew very well that every step forward taken by her sister Jiang Siyu was condensed with sweat, and these were not something that could be easily understood by these prejudiced people in front of her.

"Now, she is participating in the examination with you. You will know the result in a month."

After he finished speaking, the carriage door curtain closed, isolating the outside world from disturbance.

Jiang Siyu was exhausted both physically and mentally, and leaned on Jiang Nianwei's shoulder involuntarily, with a sense of security in her tiredness.

I could hear clearly what was said just now.

"Sister, you have always been protecting me."

"Those idle words are nothing but the comments of ignorant people. How can they really understand? You don't need to mind them."

As soon as I got home, Jiang Yan and Jing Qiudie had been waiting for me for a long time, their eyes full of anticipation.

Jiang Yan was already certain of his little daughter's ability. He looked at her with pride and said softly, "Siyu, you are the first woman to take the imperial examination throughout history. No matter what the result is, you are the greatest honor in your father's heart."

"Thank you dad."

These days, she was immersed in the sea of ​​books day and night, coupled with three consecutive days of intense examinations, which finally made her body unable to bear the burden. She staggered and fell softly into her mother's arms.

"She is really too tired, let her rest in peace."

After hearing the news, Duan Yun resolutely came to Jiang's house. He wanted to see Jiang Siyu, but was told that she had already fallen asleep.

"Miss Third, in this case, I know that the Jiang family is now in its heyday and has no shortage of these supplements, but I still hope that you can give them to her."

Jiang Nianwei nodded slightly, "I understand."

"Then I will leave first."

He glanced at the Jiang Mansion reluctantly.

These days, he would come here whenever he had time, and finally one day he had the chance to meet Jiang Siyu.

She was much thinner than before and spoke less. Although the knot between the two of them had been untied, they no longer had anything in common.

Jiang Siyu wore plain clothes all day and rarely smiled.

Duan Yun thought for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage, "I know this is very abrupt, but Siyu, can you give me a chance to take care of you."

Jiang Siyu looked at him steadily, as if recalling the past.

The memories contain their companionship and laughter in their youth, every bit of which is extremely precious.

Jiang Siyu's tone was desolate: "It may not be fair to you to say this now, but I really don't have the courage to start a relationship again."

"I am willing to wait for you, until the wound in your heart heals."

Jiang Siyu shook her head gently, her eyes locked onto Duan Yun's sincerely, and every word she said came from the bottom of her heart: "Duan Yun, you don't have to stay for me. If one day, a woman who makes your heart beat enters your life, please bravely pursue your happiness, and don't let me become a concern in your heart anymore."

"Do you really think so?"

"I said, I am really tired now, and I don't know how long it will take for this wound to heal."

"I'm willing to stay by your side."

Although they have missed a lot of time, they still have a lot left and perhaps can make up for it.

Jiang Siyu didn't say anything else, but continued to throw the fish food in her hand into the water.

……

Jiang Nianwei has been feeling unusually sleepy in recent days.

Baili Zhao would often sneak into her yard and spend some time with her, only to disappear the next morning.

She had a feeling that she might be pregnant.

Jiang Nianwei took her own pulse and found that it was indeed a pregnancy pulse.

Counting the dates, this child was born when we were in the hot spring villa.

She sighed softly. Originally, she didn't want a child, but when she thought that this was a child related to her by blood, she felt a little reluctant.

Perhaps she could now understand Jing Zhuo's thoughts at that time.

When the child is growing in the womb, you can feel its beating blood.

She calmly prescribed herself a tonic medicine and planned to keep the matter secret.

Because she was already preparing to secretly leave the capital after Taozhi and Lianxue's marriage.

Now that her parents are safe in the capital, her brother has a stable job, her sister has finished the imperial examination, and Dasheng is becoming more and more prosperous, she also wants to live a free and stable life.

I recently received a letter from Wen Daidai, inviting her to visit the Kingdom of Mu.

After Wen Daidai ascended the throne as empress, she signed a friendly treaty with Da Sheng. From now on, there will be no war between the two countries for at least ten years.

She admired Jiang Nianwei very much and even invited her to be the prime minister of Mu State.

Jiang Nianwei declined tactfully. Who would want to worry all day long when they can live a carefree and comfortable life?

She has also been in the present situation before. Being a subject and an emperor is much more tiring than working 996 hours a day.

Now that the country is peaceful and the people are prosperous, she has money and free time. There is nothing wrong with doing anything else. She doesn't want to worry about it anymore.

She didn't even tell Taozhi that she was pregnant, but some of the symptoms of pregnancy could not be concealed.

Moreover, when Baili Zhao climbed over the wall again late at night, Jiang Nianwei was no longer intimate with him, but treated him calmly and calmly.

She invited him to sit around the chessboard, and the topics mostly revolved around national affairs, lacking the private affection.

Baili Zhao mistakenly thought that Jiang Nianwei was resentful because of some misunderstanding.

"Sanniang, please listen to me carefully. Those rumors in the court are nothing but nonsense. General Zheng did mention his intention to send his beloved daughter to the palace, but I have sternly rejected it. This will never come true!" He spoke earnestly, raised his hands to the sky, and vowed: "If I, Baili Zhao, break this promise and take her as my concubine again, I wish to be..."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Nianwei gently covered his lips with her slender hand.

"Don't make a promise lightly. If it comes true one day, you will blame me instead."

"How could I blame you? Something like this would never happen."

"Sanniang, Sanniang." He held her hand and leaned on her shoulder, enjoying the moment of tranquility.

"Don't be angry, I will issue an edict tomorrow to enthrone you as queen!"

Jiang Nianwei's tone was still calm and unperturbed: "Absolutely not. The mourning period for the late emperor has not yet ended. Your actions will definitely lead to criticism from the court officials."

"I don't care what those old stubborn people are thinking. It was my idea to establish a queen, not them looking for a wife. Why do they have to stretch their hands so far? They are a bunch of old and arrogant people."

Jiang Nianwei's eyebrows were filled with a gentle smile: "You didn't say such things in the past. You often praised those old officials for their noble character and said they were your solid backing."

"Today is different from the past. If we want to reform, we still need more bold and capable people."

"By the way, have you ever looked at Siyu's test paper?" At this point, Jiang Nianwei couldn't hide her curiosity and asked softly.

Baili Zhao held her hand gently, his eyes sparkling with admiration, "Of course I read it carefully. Our little sister is indeed unique. Now I have been thinking about what kind of official position can match her extraordinary talent."

"But the palace examination has not yet begun. This plan is a bit hasty."

Although Jiang Nianwei said this, she had full faith in her sister's knowledge and was filled with pride.

"She must be on the list."

"Oh, let's not talk about business. It's a rare opportunity to come here, I just want to be intimate with my wife."

He gently stroked her eyebrows, and couldn't help but kiss her forehead, then slowly moved down and kissed her soft lips.

Just when I wanted to continue, Jiang Nianwei pushed me away, "I'm worried and don't have the mind to do such a thing."