Accidentally dressed as an empress

When Yunxiu returned to the mansion, the maid in the study came to ask for a meeting.

At first glance, the person looked familiar. It was she who reported the incident at the Imperial College last time. As for her name, she didn't pay attention to it and had forgotten it.

System reminder: [Called Tan Juan.]

"Your Highness. My good friend at the Imperial Academy told me that the Li family's doorman is selling visiting cards. The students at the Imperial Academy are paying exorbitant prices for them, and they're so hard to come by."

The Li family? Grand Secretary Li Min was responsible for investigating corrupt officials, while Grand Tutor Li Ying was responsible for counting vacant positions.

What about Gu Xiuzhi, who was responsible for recommending candidates? Was he completely excluded from the students' target?

[Why hasn't anyone gone to the Gu residence?] Yunxiu asked the system.

[The Gu Mansion closed its doors to visitors, not seeing a single person.]

The Gu family is worthy of being a family with a clean and upright character and a tradition of passing down poetry and literature.

Well, she wasn't surprised at all. Nothing could surprise her anymore.

In modern times, some people sell concert ticket pre-orders, and some sell mobile phone pre-orders. In ancient times, there were also people selling entrance tickets, which is normal.

The system asked: [Does the host want to investigate the Li family's affairs? Gu Zezhi should also be collecting relevant information.]

Yunxiu's mind raced: "If this visiting card gets out, it'll be a mess. This Li Ying should be charged with selling official positions and titles."

Yunxiu pondered for a moment, then looked at Tan Juan and said, "I'm aware of this matter. The selection process should be fair and based on genuine talent, but there are always people who try to take shortcuts. Don't worry, I will never tolerate such injustice."

"I thank His Highness on behalf of the students. Your Highness is a truly chivalrous person..."

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For the students of Tai Academy, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Grand Tutor had a vacancy, and anyone who obtained it would be able to soar to the sky. Students from humble backgrounds were eager to take the plunge, and in pursuit of high office and generous salaries, they would visit the Li residence, eager to kowtow and beg for support from the noble.

However, if you want to enter Li’s house, you have to pay first.

A female student wearing a long blue robe arrived at the gate of Li's mansion. The gatekeeper looked arrogant and said, "The prime minister is a seventh-rank official. What he said is true."

There was already a row of people sitting on the steps outside Li's mansion.

The woman in green robes saluted the gatekeeper and said, "I am a graduate of the Imperial College and would like to see the Grand Tutor."

"Is that so?" The servant was obviously not the first time to deal with such a situation. He skillfully dismissed her and said, "My Lord has not returned home yet. Let's talk about it when he comes back."

The woman in green robes quietly handed over some silver from her sleeves, and the doorman's expression improved a little. "I'll help you go into the mansion to announce it. You come in first."

You have to pay to get things done. After paying, she was allowed inside. This treatment was much better than outside. Seven or eight students were already waiting on the steps outside.

"Okay, then please lead the way." The woman in green robe bowed and followed the servant into the gatehouse.

There were three people waiting in the lobby. The waiter said, "Please wait a moment."

The servant opened a wooden box and took out a wooden visiting card. "If you really want to meet my master, why not express your gratitude?"

Several people were dumbfounded when they saw this.

Openly soliciting bribes?

The servant closed the wooden box again and said, "My master said that if you are willing, you will become disciples of the Li family. In the future, when you enter the court and serve as officials, the Li family will definitely treat you well."

"Hmph! You're treating us like fools! You won't even let us see you after paying us." The green-robed woman came out of the Li residence, cursing, "Bah! You liar, you're just asking for money!"

The onlookers said, "Good guy."

"No wonder some people are paying a high price for visiting cards."

"I was saying, these people are well-dressed, they don't look like beggars at the Li Mansion."

"So you want to curry favor with the powerful." ... Everyone understood.

This woman in green robe is Tan Juan from the eldest princess's mansion.

Earlier, Yunxiu took a sip of the tea in her cup and said to her with a smile, "Don't worry, we need to investigate and get evidence. So, you pretend to be a student and go to the Li Mansion to ask for an official position and find out their background."

So she came out of Li's house covered in dust and looking angry, as if she had been cheated.

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"My Li Mansion is not something those peasants can easily enter." Li Ying sneered, a glint in his eyes. "A visiting card is certainly not that easy to obtain."

"I heard that this official vacancy is very important, and many people want to take this opportunity to become the new elite of the court." Li Min said as he sorted out the documents on the table.

"Yes, so these people will buy a visiting card even if they have to sell everything they have." Li Ying smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

"But, if this happens, will the reputation of the Li family be damaged?" Li Min frowned, a little worried.

Li Ying laughed heartily, clearly unconcerned. "Reputation? Compared to those empty names and tangible benefits, which is more important?"

"But if we do it too blatantly, will it cause dissatisfaction from His Majesty?" Li Min was still a little worried.

Li Ying sneered, "Your Majesty? Your Majesty wouldn't care about these things. Other noble families have placed so many disciples and guests in the army and the court, but has any of them ever encountered any trouble?"

"Then, what should we do next?" Li Min looked at Li Ying and asked.

"We'll select suitable and obedient people from among those scholars... Don't worry about it, just go and get busy. I'm here."

Li Min nodded, turned around and left the room. Li Ying looked at her back, twirling the jade ring on his hand, a satisfied smile on his lips.

This time, it is a good opportunity for the Li family to rise, and she wants to take the Li family to a higher level.