After dinner, Liang Chongyue and Li Yu'an each sat at a table and began to work overtime marking papers. When the candles ran out, they replaced them with new ones. From time to time, they looked up at each other and felt that their lives were miserable.

The first night lasted until 3:15 AM. Liang Chongyue had to attend court in two hours. Unable to endure it any longer, he pulled Li Yu to bed.

The next day, when Liang Chongyue went to court, Li Yu'an woke up and they had breakfast together. When she came back from court, Li Yu'an was still reviewing memorials.

Liang Chongyue originally wanted to ask them to take a break, but after seeing the performance of the two last night, she silently held back her words. If she could hold on for another three days, she would be able to finish reviewing these papers. By then, she would definitely take Li Yu'an out of the palace to have a good rest.

"Safe, go to Wangjiang Tower and order two tables of wine and food to bring back. One will be sent to the Queen Mother's palace, and the amount brought back will be based on the Queen's preferences."

After Liang Chongyue finished speaking, he returned to the Long case, gave Li Yu'an a miserable smile, and began his day in jail.

Li Yu'an didn't feel tired. It was the same when he accompanied His Majesty to study in the past. Now he can still be with His Majesty. It is a great happiness for His Majesty to have him in his heart.

Liang Chongyue didn't know what Li Yu'an was thinking, she still had to deal with today's memorial first.

Perhaps because the palace examination had just ended recently, these people knew that she was busy marking papers, so the number of memorials was much less than before. She would pick up any one to report on important matters, and would not say a single unnecessary word.

After reading it, Liang Chongyue narrowed her eyes slightly. It turned out that these people also knew how to write efficient memorials. She thought that the previous one was their limit.

The two people in the Yangxin Palace were busy as ghosts, so A Zheng was left in the Cining Palace to have lunch together. Xiang Huayue knew that Chongyue and Li Yu'an had been very busy recently and probably had no time to come over these days, so A Zheng would not feel restrained here.

Xiang Zheng was still concerned about Qu Lian'er's results. After the examination results came out, she and Lian'er had cried bitterly in Lanxu Pavilion. She had thought about going to her cousin to ask first. After all, her cousin loved her, so even if she didn't tell her, she wouldn't think she had any other feelings.

But after being stopped by Qu Lian'er, she gave up the thought. She still remembered what Qu Lian'er said when the examination results came out that day:

"As long as I can pass the palace examination, my future will be in my own hands. Even if it's just a small official position, it's better than being married, trapped in the harem, and taking care of the housework for a man, spending all my energy and effort."

That day, Qu Lian'er radiated the light of freedom and hope. In this world, there are countless restrictions and constraints on women. Xiang Zheng hadn't seen such a lively woman for a long time. She was just like her cousin from the past.

The Queen has been very busy these days, so Xiang Zheng has been accompanying Minglang to review his studies. Looking at Minglang studying, a flash of light suddenly appeared in her mind. No wonder she has always felt that her cousin was different from other women since she was a child. Now looking at the hardships and things her cousin has suffered along the way, it turns out that her cousin had already thought about her own future and the future of all women in the world when she was very young.

Xiang Zheng was lost in her memories for a long time. When she was young, she always clamored to be like her cousin, but the achievements her cousin had made along the way were unmatched by anyone in the world.

While marking the rolls of paper, Liang Chongyue suddenly felt an itch in her nose and sneezed. When she looked up, she saw Li Yuan's concerned gaze. She waved her hand and said indifferently:

"Maybe Minglang misses me. After I finish reviewing these papers, I will take you and Minglang out of the palace to play for a few days."

There are still a lot of things going on in the court, and Minglang is still young, so it is not convenient for her to go too far. When Minglang grows up and the court is more stable, Liang Chongyue has thought about taking her for a walk, to see the results of her hard work and let the outside world teach her another lesson in life.

"Okay, then I will wait for Your Majesty."

The two chatted for a while and then continued to work. They used up more than a dozen rolls of toilet paper in the morning. It was obvious to the naked eye that they had become much thinner, but compared with the total amount, it was still not enough.

After Ping'an returned to the palace with the food he ordered at Wangjiang Tower, he saw that Wang Cining Palace had sent a portion. When he returned to the Yangxin Palace, he saw His Majesty busy. The food he brought back had already been placed in the dining room. Ping'an stood in the Yangxin Palace with a conflicted look on his face, not knowing whether he should tell His Majesty what he had seen now, but also afraid of disturbing His Majesty.

"What are you standing there for?"

Liang Chongyue looked up at Ping An while marking the papers. He saw a look of confusion on his face and a slight frown on his face.

"Just say what you want to say. Can your mouth open just by standing there?"

Ping'an was scolded by His Majesty, but he felt much better. He immediately stopped worrying and told everything he saw.

"When I arrived at Wangjiang Tower, I happened to see the old woman who had helped Miss Bai Fu up that day and her son looking into Lanxu Pavilion. I didn't think anything of it at first, but when I left Wangjiang Tower with the food I had ordered, I saw Miss Bai Fu, dressed in the Lanxu Pavilion uniform, leaving Lanxu Pavilion. She was stopped by the mother and son. They held her hand, said some inconsiderate things, and even asked if she had passed the exam."

Ping An was halfway through his speech when he saw His Majesty stop writing and look up at him. He instantly felt that his feeling was correct and continued:

"Miss Bai Fu gave the mother and son some silver, saying it was to thank them for the meal they had received that day. They were reluctant to accept it, saying it was fate and wanted to know Miss Bai Fu's name. Before Miss Bai Fu could even open her mouth, she was called back by the shopkeeper of Lanxu Pavilion. Before she left, the silver had already been stuffed into the old woman's hands. I saw that it was enough to repay the favor that day. But I saw that after Miss Bai Fu returned to Lanxu Pavilion, the mother and son were still waiting outside, and it looked like they were guarding Miss Bai Fu."

Liang Chongyue sneered after hearing this. It was just as she had expected that day. There were many kind-hearted people living in the capital, but those who were particularly kind must have other intentions.

She had put so much effort into doing so much, and as she saw the status of women rising, some people wanted to pick the fruits that she had planted for more than ten years and were just about to ripen. This was not only audacious, but also a pipe dream.

"Your Majesty, when I went to the Cining Palace to deliver food today, I saw Princess Yongle there. The Empress Dowager invited Her Highness to dine in the palace."

Ping'an has followed His Majesty for more than ten years. He can roughly guess what His Majesty is saying without him having to say it.

"Okay then, wait until Zheng finishes her meal and call her over."

Liang Chongyue already had an idea in her mind. Ping An could handle such a small matter, but she wanted to see Bai Fu stand up on her own, bravely and fearlessly handle the matter, and set up a warning sign for those who would follow.

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