No, I was just a concubine, how did I become the queen?

Chapter 554 Why does she?

Lin Mingyan personally helped her up and wiped away her tears: "Good girl, don't cry."

"You will have to walk the road ahead on your own. I hope you can get what you want."

From the first moment she saw Dujuan, she knew that she was a calm girl.

So compared with the lively Lily of the Valley and the immature Su He, she likes Du Juan more from the bottom of her heart.

Later, after gradually getting to know Du Juan's original family, the two of them had a lot of resonance.

Their unfortunate families have shaped their very similar tenacious characters, which makes Lin Mingyan identify with her even more.

When the domestic violence case came out, Du Juan showed hatred beyond all else, making Lin Mingyan realize that she had never reconciled with the past.

From the day Du Juan angrily brought Hesheli back, Lin Mingyan knew that she would no longer be willing to stay in the palace.

Lin Mingyan also couldn't bear to let a person with dreams be trapped in this harem as a slave.

It's time for her to do her own things and complete what she didn't complete when she was young.

"Master..." Du Juan was so choked up that she couldn't even utter a word of thanks.

When the two looked at each other, she knew that her master must understand her.

Many times she woke up in the middle of the night, crying until her pillow was wet, and she felt helpless in the face of the death of her mother and brother.

Even though she became a fourth-rank court lady beside the Empress, many people were either afraid of her or flattered her.

Even the people on that beast's side tried every possible way to play the emotional card with her and even gave her gifts.

And her uncle's family, who had watched her mother's brother die, also bowed to her and made peace with her.

Dujuan still couldn't justify herself when facing the little Dujuan with red and swollen eyes in her dream.

Because after so many years, she still couldn't get justice for her mother and brother.

It is true that she is very powerful now because she is a popular figure around the Queen.

As long as a word gets out, many people will be happy to kill that beast out of his own accord.

But that person only paid with his life and would not give my mother any justice at all.

It was not until the establishment of the Women's Society that Du Juan saw hope.

She wants to personally seek justice for her mother.

She wanted to deal with that beast in a fair and just way according to the law.

She wanted him to regret his atrocities and pay the price!

Lin Mingyan's imperial decree caused an uproar in the former court.

After all, there was only one Princess Yunluo who was officially granted an official title before, and now a palace maid in the harem is granted the third rank. Isn't this a slap in the face of these men?

Before, Princess Yunluo and the others made the announcement themselves but no one followed through, and they suffered a loss.

Now the Queen is interfering in the appointment of officials from the previous dynasty. Isn’t this a joke?

Regardless of whether the officials relied on the imperial examination, hereditary titles or military merits, they all opposed this.

How could she be promoted to the third rank?!

The Fourth Master received a pile of memorials, but he kept them all unmentioned.

Finally, someone couldn't help it and brought it up in harsh words during the court session.

The Fourth Master said, "Then what do you think is inappropriate?"

Of course there are many inappropriate things, the biggest of which is the Queen's interference in the appointment of officials.

But who is the Queen?

That is the most precious treasure of His Majesty.

If you talk about others, the Emperor can still reason with you, but if you bring up the Empress, you won't have a chance to speak even if you're right.

Because His Majesty will tell you to shut up and get out.

So the censor pondered for a long time and could only say: "How could this Yao, a female official, be promoted to the third rank so easily without any merit?!"

The biggest hurdle to becoming an official is the third rank. It is easy to become a fourth rank official, but many people cannot reach the third rank in their entire life.

This female official is only thirty years old, how could she be promoted to the third rank so easily?

Then aren’t those students who have studied hard for decades a joke?

The Fourth Master said, "Official Yao was originally a fourth-rank official. Because she solved a major case, she was promoted to a third-rank official. What's wrong with that?"

"This major case..." The censor was dumbfounded.

What a big case this is. The matter is so clear, no matter who is sent, can't they investigate it clearly?

If people knew that by doing such a small thing, they could be promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank, how many people would recommend themselves!

The Fourth Master sneered, "Didn't I give everyone a chance back then? I asked if anyone could petition to investigate this matter and make the decision for Yue Xing'a, but no one was willing to step forward."

"Later, I said that if the truth is uncovered, there will be a generous reward, but there was still no response."

"The Empress had no other choice but to lend me her most trusted female official to help me resolve this matter."

"Now that he's been rewarded and promoted based on his own abilities, why are you so jealous?!"

This is a very unpleasant thing to say, it's basically an insult: You are a bunch of hypocrites who want everything.

What can the ministers say?

At that time, Longkodo was the governor of the Nine Gates and one of the ministers appointed by Emperor Kangxi.

Rumors about his family affairs are circulating all over the capital, and everyone knows that there is something really going on.

If we check this, we'll definitely find something.

If the Emperor really wanted to take action against Longkodo, it would be fine. At least he would complete the task, and then Longkodo would not be able to retaliate.

But if His Majesty just wants to have an investigation, and then lift up the high and let it go lightly, and only give Longkodo a warning, who can afford his reckoning later?

Now that His Majesty is using this as an excuse, they really... have no way of defending themselves!

The Fourth Master once again left his ministers speechless, and he felt so good in his heart.

He has a straightforward and somewhat harsh temper. Although his last trick was successful, this time he likes to confront others more.

Even the dogs passing by could see the joy in their mood.

Wait, a passing dog?

The Fourth Master looked at the puppy playing happily at his feet and frowned, "Where did this Tang dog come from?"

Tang dogs are local dogs, which are later called Chinese pastoral dogs. They are relatively cheap and easy to raise.

It is really rare to see such a dog in the palace.

The Fourth Master likes dogs, and of course he doesn't pick a particular breed, but when his servants raise a dog, they will consider the value of the breed. No one would raise a dog like that.

Su Peisheng looked at the dog that rushed to the Fourth Master's feet, and he was still frightened. He quickly gave a look to the person next to him to check.

The Fourth Master was not in a hurry. He reached out and picked up the puppy, touching and rubbing it here and there. The little guy shook his ears comfortably.

He liked dogs, and although this was a Tang dog, it was pretty and cute, so he naturally couldn't let it go.

Seeing that the sun was shining brightly in the garden, he simply asked someone to bring a dog comb and other things and started playing with the puppy.

He also instructed Su Peisheng: "Go and see what your queen is doing. If she is free, invite her to take a walk in the Imperial Garden."

Su Peisheng quickly asked someone to invite her, thinking that if you invite someone, the Queen will have to come even if she is very busy!