The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

Song Xiwan almost choked on the soup she had just put into her mouth to taste, and held the note in front of her eyes to confirm it again and again.

It's Xie Chengqian's handwriting.

Qiu Zhu leaned over to take a curious look. She had learned some characters from the girl during this period, but it was still a bit difficult for her to read the whole sentence.

After a moment, she finally understood the meaning of the note. She suddenly covered her mouth and widened her eyes.

"Is this the soup that the prince made for the girl?"

The pitch has risen quite a bit, I can't believe it.

Song Xiwan had calmed down and said "hmm" calmly.

If I have to say what’s special about it, it’s probably that he makes the soup himself.

Qiu Zhu swallowed quietly and said after a long while, "Your Highness... can actually wash his hands and cook soup."

After the words were spoken, there was silence again.

Song Xiwan was also surprised.

I have never heard of this in my previous life. Did I learn it now?

"Well, drink it while it's hot, girl."

Qiu Zhu poured it out for the girl, moving very carefully, for fear of wasting a drop.

I guess only this girl in the world can drink the soup cooked by the prince himself.

Song Xiwan tasted a few mouthfuls carefully, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Not bad.

The problem was that it was a bit too much and it was almost time to go to bed, so Song Xiwan invited Qiuzhu to drink with him.

Frightened, Qiu Zhu quickly waved her hands to refuse, her voice trembling, "This is something the prince prepared specially for you, I can't drink it."

Song Xiwan saw through her worry and soothed her calmly, "It's just you and me here. It's okay. These are all precious medicinal herbs. It would be a waste to throw them away."

If Xie Chengqian hadn't been teasing her just now, she would have asked him to drink with her before leaving.

Come to think of it, he probably did it on purpose.

When Song Xiwan thought about how Xie Chengqian, who always looked so solemn and calm, could actually have an embarrassed side, the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously.

She invited him again and again, and Qiu Zhu hesitated and sat down.

Anyway, the prince doesn’t know!

After taking a sip, Qiu Zhu widened his eyes again, and the words "delicious" almost appeared in his eyes.

Song Xiwan couldn't help but smile and temporarily forgave Xie Chengqian for his little thoughts tonight.

After leaving the palace tomorrow, you can go to Prince Xuan’s Mansion.

The next day.

The Song Mansion's carriage slowly headed towards the imperial palace.

Xie Qingyuan knew she was coming, so she ended the morning court early and waited in the imperial study.

As soon as they met, Xie Qingyuan's eyes were red.

"You're here."

Although Song Xiwan held the position of Deputy Director of the Ministry of War, it was a temporary appointment in order for him to follow the army to war. Now that the war is over, it is reasonable to take it back.

Wait for the emperor to reward you based on your merits and formally grant you an official position.

So Song Xiwan has been resting at home these days and does not have to attend court. He did not enter the palace in any capacity this time.

The two also get along as friends.

Xie Qingyuan didn't care about etiquette and hugged her gently.

Song Xiwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Your Majesty, how can you be so disrespectful?"

Xie Qingyuan refuted with reason, "What's the point of being polite between you and me? We are friends, and you even saved my life."

He exudes the aura of an emperor in his every gesture and movement, and does not allow anyone to refute him easily.

"Good good."

Song Xiwan nodded in obedience to her wishes.

Xie Qingyuan said this herself, which was different from her lack of etiquette.

After all, almost no one sitting on the throne can be faithful. Suspicion will slowly grow, swallowing up the emotions that once existed, and turning one into a ruthless monarch.

At present, Xie Qingyuan has not changed much.

Her eyes were filled with concern. "Is everything going well with you on this expedition?"

"The prince didn't tell my elder brother?"

Especially the eldest brother, he has been asking her about what happened on the battlefield these days since he came back. It is impossible for him not to tell the emperor when he returns to the palace.

As expected, Xie Qingyuan nodded. "Yes, I did, but I think he only reports good news and not bad news. I received news that someone is deliberately ostracizing you. Do you need me to take action?"

When Xie Qingyuan heard the news, he was extremely furious.

Outrageous!

This group of people didn't take her seriously at all and even dared to bully the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War whom she had appointed.

Song Xiwan twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "It's not that they are being excluded. It's normal for them to be dissatisfied."

"Xiwan, you are just too easy to talk to."

Xie Qingyuan frowned, her face full of pity.

Song Xiwan: “…”

I don’t understand why Xie Qingyuan has this illusion.

However, Song Xiwan knew that she was trying to support her, so she explained slowly, "If I can't even handle this little thing, how can I serve the emperor in the future?"

She is the only woman serving as an official in the court now. Song Xiwan can only pave a way for other women if she does better than most men.

The worry on Xie Qingyuan's face dissipated a little, and she reached out and patted Xi Wan's shoulder.

"Sure enough, I was right about you. It just so happens that you're coming to the palace. I have something I want to discuss with you."

"What's the matter?"

Song Xiwan listened with a puzzled look on his face.

Xie Qingyuan took out a memorial and handed it to her. "Now that I have ascended the throne, I can finally realize my original wishes one by one. I want to establish a system of women's education."

A selection system was established from entering the academy, to the imperial examination, and then to becoming an official in the court.

Although the previous emperor said that women could serve as officials, he did not take any practical action. In the end, only women from wealthy families could study, and few of them really wanted to become officials.

Now that there is a complete system, women no longer have only the choice of being a wife and mother.

Song Xiwan checked the memorial, and a bright light flashed in her bright eyes.

It can be seen that Xie Qingyuan has not been busy at all during this period. The design of this system is quite mature, and her determination can be seen between the lines.

“It’s really good, but it might be difficult to implement.”

It wasn't that Song Xiwan was pouring cold water on her. Even Su Xunyao, who was once hailed as the most talented woman, only wanted to marry into a wealthy family, let alone others.

Xie Qingyuan nodded in agreement, "I know, but so what? Someone has to start it. If I can't push it through, there will be others who will."

At least they tried.

Song Xiwan's heartstrings were touched, "Your Majesty is right."

Xie Qingyuan couldn't help but smile at this sudden respectful address, and then humbly said, "But this matter cannot be accomplished by me alone. I need your help. Since you don't hold an official position now, how about leaving it to you to organize this matter?"

Anyway, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War initially just wanted to allow Xi Wan to join the army with a legitimate reason. Now that she is back, it is time to give her some real work to do.

Song Xiwan was a little surprised, "Me?"

She hasn't even taken the final palace examination yet, is she going to be entrusted with such an important task?

Xie Qingyuan asked bluntly: "You have no confidence?"

Song Xiwan was stunned and couldn't help laughing.

How come all the provocations are coming?

Song Xiwan thought for a moment and nodded, "In that case, I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust."

When she was leaving, Xie Qingyuan called her again.

"By the way, Su Xunyao, what do you think should be done?"