At Eunuch Hai's signal, the young eunuch stepped forward and read the imperial edict in a shrill voice.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: After investigation, it has been confirmed that the maidservant at the Grand Princess's residence has been secretly in contact with Yang Huai, the principal of Xiruo Academy, and has colluded with Zhan Xun and Zhou Yan to incite students to gather and plot rebellion, murdering loyal and honest people...

To rectify the morale and restore peace to Cangwu, I hereby grant you the immediate execution. This is my decree!

Zhan Xun and Zhou Yan's legs suddenly went weak and they fell to the ground.

The students were stunned. Could it be that His Majesty had truly been blinded by Princess Kang Le? Did he even disregard public opinion?

A student who had been watching the excitement shouted, "When the people's will is heard, the people will be satisfied, the government will be clean, and morality will flourish. We have been kneeling at the palace gate for two or three hours to protest. Your Majesty has not given us a reasonable explanation, but has immediately condemned us. We refuse to accept."

"That's right, we don't accept it."

Eunuch Hai glanced at the group and said with pity, "Poor children, His Majesty knows you are dissatisfied. Look, the imperial edict has been posted. Everyone go and take a look. After you have read it, go to Caishikou to watch the execution."

Eunuch Hai went back, and Zhan Xun and Zhou Yan were taken away by people from the Imperial City Bureau.

The students swarmed to the imperial edict.

The imperial edict listed Song Jinxiu's achievements.

One by one, from the oil press workshop, the Beirong trade, the multiplication table, mathematical formulas, observing the sky and predicting rain to save people from disasters and disasters, rock mining, glass formula, Cangwu People's Daily sharing of secret recipes (common sense), curved plows, steel refining, to this time paying out of pocket to use grain instead of labor to open up wasteland and appease public anger, etc.

What’s important is the word “etc.” at the end, which is deliberately emphasized.

What I mean is that there is more, but it is not convenient to say it. It is a very impressive achievement, just think about it!

Finally, the emperor asked another question, "The grain was provided by Lord Song, and the reclaimed land was obtained by me. So, what's wrong with me conferring the title of princess of another country?"

My princess, my family affairs, what do they have to do with you?

Yes, His Majesty conferred the title of Princess Jinxiu on Song, which was just acknowledging a daughter. So what? Can't the emperor adopt a daughter?

They are busy following the parade, aren't they just bored?

Also, which of the actions of Princess Kangle will not be recorded in history?

If they shared any of this achievement, they would have several more marquises and dukes. How could they have the nerve to join in the fun when others only wanted a princess?

The imperial edict for the Spring Examination had not yet come out, but Song Jinxiu had already enjoyed the treatment of the imperial edict.

In front of the imperial edict, there was a group of children that Zhu Beichen brought from various states. When the children spoke in childish voices and said that they had no food to eat, Princess Kangle suddenly appeared and told them that as long as they went to the wasteland to pick up branches and broken stones, they would have enough to eat.

The children vividly described how they played and worked on the wasteland and had big white steamed buns for lunch. Following the princess to open up the wasteland was the happiest time they had had in all those years.

Zhu Beichen said coldly: "Is this what you call enslaving the people? Ask these children if they think this is slavery?"

Someone questioned: "Aren't we just a bunch of kids allowed to say whatever we want?"

Zhu Beichen snorted coldly: "If you don't believe it, you can go back to your hometown and ask to see if these children are lying."

Everyone: Yes, they come from all over Cangwu. If we go back and ask and take a look, we will naturally know whether it is true or not.

At this time, a child looked at a student and suddenly called out: "Uncle San, Uncle San, I'm Goudan."

Everyone looked over.

"What? Is there anyone you know here?"

The student was also stunned. He looked at the child who was speaking and asked in disbelief, "It's really Goudan, why are you here?"

Goudan happily pulled his third uncle along, pointed at Zhu Beichen and said loudly, "Uncle Zhu said that if we come to Beijing and tell the truth, he will give us three acres of land."

Everyone: This is a blatant bribe. Can we trust what this kid says?

Uncle Zhu, silly child, do you know that he is the ruthless killer from the Imperial City Department?

Uncle Goudan quickly asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

Goudan straightened his back and said, "Of course it's the truth. The wasteland behind our house has been reclaimed. It was plowed by oxen. Two oxen. Such a big plow. They plowed the land very quickly."

"My family has gone to help the princess clear the wasteland. My grandfather said that we have enough food, and all we need is the princess to help with the plow. When I came, the plow was already ready."

The children danced with excitement.

Everyone: Are you so excited about clearing wasteland for the princess? How much benefit have you gained?

It seems that Princess Kangle really helps the people as the children said.

As for reclaiming wasteland, the land has been handed over to Your Majesty. This is not Princess Kangle's fault, right?

"Hey! Didn't you hear that it was some nanny from the Grand Princess's residence who held a grudge against Princess Kangle and deliberately slandered her?"

"Tsk, what kind of nanny is so bold? I think the eldest princess is probably jealous of Princess Kangle. This is a very complicated situation. Let's not get involved."

"You're right. I thought I was speaking up for the people, but I didn't expect to be used as a tool."

Zhu Beichen instructed the Imperial City Administration to record the performance of the students one by one.

For those who can admit their mistakes and correct them and have a clear mind, let it go this time. Every failure makes them wiser. I believe they will think more about things in the future, which is a good thing.

As for those who are confused and still at a loss, write them down. Even if these people are well-educated, they cannot be officials, so as to avoid not being able to distinguish right from wrong and causing harm to the villagers.

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, Song Jinxiu became even more famous, and this time it was of course a good reputation.

Princess Kangle has done so many good things for the people's livelihood. She is a good official. Good officials who truly work for the people will naturally be supported and loved by the people.

Therefore, when Song Jinxiu walked on the street, she would receive gifts from the people from time to time.

The sesame cake seller gave her some, "Princess, try it. It's fresh out of the oven. I specially baked it to make it crispy. It's delicious."

The tea egg seller gave her two eggs and said, "Princess, I made these tea eggs according to the method described in the Cangwu People's Daily. Princess, try it and see if it tastes like this."

The pickle maker quickly said, "Princess, your pancakes taste even better with my pickles. Come, let me scoop a spoonful for you."

"Princess……"

"Princess……"

Everyone greeted her. Song Jinxiu took the pancake with a smile, broke it open, put the egg and pickles in it, took a bite, and gave a thumbs up, "Delicious!"

"It's delicious, come again."

Everyone laughed.

Li Yichen in the crowd quickly ordered his men: "Go, quietly pay Princess Kangle for the pancakes, and don't let her be impeached for greedily eating the people's food again."

Last time, when students were marching, he tried to stop them but was stopped by Zhu Beichen.

The same thing happened to other playboys, who were all stopped by the people from the Imperial City Bureau.

At that time, he thought His Majesty was angry and wanted to punish Princess Kangle. Unexpectedly, His Majesty wanted to follow the clues to find out the truth.

In the end, it turned out that it was the Grand Princess who ordered someone to do it.

Madam Ke, the dean of Xiruo College, and two teachers in the college were executed. The Grand Princess was fined three years' salary and confined to her house for one month.

It seems that Princess Kangle and the Grand Princess have completely fallen out.

The eldest princess is old and cunning, and she is ruthless. How could Princess Kangle, a child, have so many twists and turns?

Look at today, can people take the common people's things so carelessly and for free in public?

Xiao Si, who was buying sesame cakes, glared at Li Yichen and said, "Who are you? Our princess is eating our sesame cakes, why should I ask for your money?"

The woman selling eggs also said, "That's right. I was very happy when I saw the princess eating. Didn't you see that the princess praised my tea eggs for being delicious? With the princess's praise, I could sell all my tea eggs in one morning."

Li Yichen: So they want Princess Kangle to advertise for them?

Does the princess know?

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