Playing the Pig and Eating the Tiger: My Funny System is Too Fierce

"My Lady, in the harem..."

Xiao Cui wanted to say something but stopped herself.

"What's wrong?" Su Qing put down the memorial in her hand, "What happened again?"

"The Imperial Concubine and the Concubine Shu..." Xiao Cui looked embarrassed.

[Ding! Harem Turbulence]

Internal disputes

【Suggestion: Deal with it in time】

"Oh?" Su Qing became interested. "Are they arguing?"

"It's not a quarrel," Xiao Cui lowered her voice, "it's about the talent show..."

It turns out that the end of the year draft is coming soon.

The concubines in the harem had different opinions on the candidate.

[Ding! The origin of the conflict]

Conflict of Interest

【Suggestion: Proper disposal】

"A talent show?" Su Qing raised her eyebrows. "Didn't we agree that the Ministry of Rites would be in charge?"

"Yes, but..." Xiao Cui hesitated, "Shu Fei said she has a cousin..."

"I understand," Su Qing stood up, "Go and ask the imperial concubine to come over."

[Ding! Crisis Management]

【Take the initiative】

【Recommendation: Strike first】

Soon, the concubine from the Western Regions came over:

"Sister Queen is looking for me?"

"Yes," Su Qing said with a smile, "I heard that you and Concubine Shu had a dispute?"

"This..." The imperial concubine's expression changed slightly, "It's just a small matter."

[Ding! Situation Exploration]

Verbal Test

【Suggestion: Step by step】

"A small matter?" Su Qing said meaningfully, "That may not be the case."

"Sister, this is..."

"Have you forgotten about the trade route?" Su Qing reminded, "Now is the critical moment."

The imperial concubine suddenly understood.

[Ding! A word of wisdom]

[Pros and Cons Analysis]

【Suggestion: Explain the reason】

"So..." Su Qing continued, "the harem cannot be in chaos."

"But Concubine Shu..."

"She wants to find a way out for her cousin," Su Qing interrupted. "There's nothing wrong with that."

[Ding! Brilliant move]

【Conflict Resolution】

【Suggestion: Convince people with reason】

"So sister means..."

"Just let her enter the palace," Su Qing said calmly, "but..."

"But what?"

“But you have to follow the rules.”

[Ding! The plan is revealed]

Strategy Formulation

【Suggestion: Follow the rules】

At this moment, Concubine Shu also came:

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."

"No need to be polite," Su Qing said with a smile, "We just happened to be talking about the talent show."

Concubine Shu felt nervous: This news spread so fast!

[Ding! Key dialogue]

【Scene Control】

【Suggestion: Take it easy】

"Don't be nervous, Concubine Shu," Su Qing said kindly, "If your cousin is truly talented, she will naturally be selected."

"This..." Concubine Shu didn't expect Su Qing to be so easy to talk to.

"But..." Su Qing changed the subject.

[Ding! Conditions proposed]

[Exchange of interests]

【Suggestion: Know the limit】

"But what?"

"But you have to pass the assessment first," Su Qing said seriously, "That's the rule."

"Rules?" Concubine Shu hesitated. "What rules?"

"New rules." Su Qing smiled.

[Ding! New rules established]

【Institutional Reform】

【Recommendation: Strict implementation】

At this moment, Mo Yunchen's order arrived:

"Tell the Ministry of Rites to formulate a new system for selecting candidates!"

Concubine Shu and Concubine Gui looked at each other:

It turns out that the queen was already prepared!

[Ding! The plan is complete]

【Careful layout】

【Suggestion: Continue to move forward】

"This new system..." Concubine Shu asked carefully.

"It's very simple," Su Qing explained. "It's divided into three levels: talent, morality, and wisdom."

"This..." Concubine Shu hesitated, "Isn't it too strict?"

"Too strict?" Su Qing asked, "The harem is supposed to assist His Majesty."

[Ding! Firm stance]

Principles established

Recommendation: No compromise

"That's right!" The imperial concubine immediately agreed. "This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."

Seeing this, Concubine Shu had no choice but to nod:

"I understand."

[Ding! Disagreement resolved]

[Situation stable]

【Suggestion: Aftermath processing】

After the two of them left, Xiao Cui said:

"Your Majesty, this is a really great move!"

"What's high?" Su Qing asked with a smile.

"It doesn't offend anyone, it establishes rules, and it shows authority!"

[Ding! Strategy Review]

【Significant effect】

【Suggestion: Accept with humility】

"That's nothing," Su Qing shook her head, "It's just taking advantage of the situation."

“Take advantage of the situation?”

"Using the momentum of the trade route plan," Su Qing explained, "we will establish new rules for the harem."

[Ding! Analysis of the method]

【Wisdom Display】

【Suggestion: Keep playing】

Just then, Mo Yunchen came:

"I heard that my beloved concubine wants to reform the selection system?"

"Your Majesty has arrived just in time," Su Qing said with a smile, "I was just about to ask for your instructions on this matter."

"No need," Mo Yunchen said with a smile, "I agree."

Chapter 152: New Regulations

“Is this the new draft rule?”

The Minister of Rites looked at the document in his hand with a frown.

"That's right," Su Qing nodded. "What do you think, Lord Shangshu?"

"This..." Shangshu hesitated, "Isn't it too harsh?"

[Ding! New system implemented]

Resistance emerges

【Suggestion: Patient persuasion】

"Strict?" Su Qing said with a smile, "Sir, please tell me."

"For example, this intelligence test," the Shangshu pointed somewhere, "it requires essays and answers to current affairs. How can this be a selection of concubines? It's even more rigorous than the imperial examination!"

"That's right." Su Qing said seriously.

[Ding! Firm stance]

【Principles remain unchanged】

【Suggestion: Explanation】

"What?" Shangshu was surprised.

"The concubines in the harem are not just His Majesty's women," Su Qing explained, "but also his wise wives who assist His Majesty in governing the country."

After hearing this, the Shangshu seemed to be thinking about something.

[Ding! A brilliant theory is born]

【Concept Communication】

【Suggestion: Continue to elaborate】

At this moment, Xiao Cui came hurriedly:

"Your Majesty! All the nobles are here!"

"You've arrived just in time," Su Qing said, straightening her clothes. "Let them in."

Soon, the hall was filled with people.

[Ding! Scene change]

[Tense situation]

【Suggestion: Take it easy】

"Empress," the leading noble said, "this new selection system..."

"Does anyone have any opinions?" Su Qing interrupted.

"This rule is too strict!" someone said directly, "Our daughters are all spoiled..."

[Ding! Conflict breaks out]

Conflict of Interest

【Suggestion: Resolve it wisely】

"Oh?" Su Qing raised her eyebrows. "So what you're saying is that your daughter isn't qualified?"

After these words were spoken, everyone was speechless.

"Your Majesty has misunderstood," someone said quickly, "That's not what we meant..."

[Ding! Clever counterattack]

【Control of the situation】

【Recommendation: Continue to apply pressure】

"What do you mean?" Su Qing said slowly, "Do you think the harem doesn't need talented people?"

"this......"

"Or do you think your daughter is only fit to be a decoration?"

The whole hall was silent.

[Ding! Sharp words]

[Impressive]

【Suggestion: Know when to stop】

Just when the atmosphere was at a stalemate, the Western Region Imperial Concubine arrived:

"Sister Queen, Concubine Shu asked me to tell you something."

"Oh?" Su Qing motioned her to continue.

“She said… the new talent show system is great!”

[Ding! Reinforcements arriving]

[The situation eases]

【Suggestion: Go with the flow】

Everyone was surprised: Wasn’t Concubine Shu the most opposed?

"Sister Shufei is indeed sensible," Su Qing said with a smile, "her cousin must be truly talented and knowledgeable."

The nobles looked at each other in surprise: So that's how it is!

[Ding! The plan is revealed]

[Enemy wavers]

【Suggestion: Continue to guide】

"If you feel the rules are too strict," Su Qing continued, "then please go back."

"this......"

"The harem is not a place to keep idle people," Su Qing said seriously, "Since you have entered the palace, you must take responsibility."

[Ding! Clear stance]

【Resolute attitude】

Recommendation: No compromise

At this moment, Mo Yunchen's order arrived:

"The new draft system will be implemented from now on!"

Everyone then understood:

It turns out that the queen had already made up her mind!

[Ding! Imperial power blessing]

【Plan Success】

【Suggestion: Aftermath processing】

"Does anyone have any other comments?" Su Qing asked.

"We obey your order!" The nobles saluted one after another.

After everyone had dispersed, the Minister of Rites sighed:

"Your Majesty, what a trick!"

[Ding! Everyone is impressed]

【Building Prestige】

【Suggestion: Accept with humility】

"What method?" Su Qing asked with a smile.

"They strike first and then strike back," the Minister of State praised. "It's really..."

"Thank you for the compliment," Su Qing interrupted, "and please arrange the assessment as soon as possible, Your Excellency."

[Ding! Business is important]

【Work Arrangements】

【Suggestion: Implement carefully】

At this moment, Xiao Cui came to report again:

"Madam, the young ladies from all the families are asking to see you!"

"Let them wait," Su Qing said confidently, "It will be their turn soon."

"My Lady is saying..."

[Ding! Plan in-depth]

【Subsequent arrangements】

【Suggestion: Continue to move forward】

"That's right," Su Qing nodded, "It's time to test these future concubines."

She took out a test paper:

"Your Excellency, please review this."

The Shangshu took it and took a look, and couldn't help but gasp!

[Ding! Exam questions released]

[Incredibly difficult]

【Suggestion: Strict control】

"this......"

"Too difficult?" Su Qing asked.

"It's not difficult," the Shangshu said with a wry smile, "it's tricky! These questions are full of tricks!"

"That's exactly what should happen," Su Qing said seriously, "The harem is not a good place."