Cold-faced Empress

Several elderly men asked Lang Junsong a number of questions, some about famous historical cases and others about the determination of responsibility for specific crimes. Lang Junsong answered fluently and with a dignified and upright demeanor.

Lang Junsong has a deep understanding of the impact of the leniency or strictness of the law on officialdom and people's livelihood.

As Fu Siying gradually relaxed, a note was seen being passed out from the small building.

Soon, the old man read the note aloud: "Are the current laws in the court lenient or severe?"

Without hesitation, Lang Junsong replied, "Too heavy. Everyone knows that Prince Mu is ruthless, which is why they tremble at the mere mention of his name..."

Before he could finish answering, another note was passed on: "If the Da Chang family violates the law, how should they be punished?"

After a moment's thought, Lang Junsong said, "Since it involves the law, it should naturally be dealt with according to the law, without bias."

Immediately, a third note was passed on: "How should the newly appointed officials in the court be punished for violating the law?"

Lang Junsong pondered for a while: "Naturally, we should treat them the same as aristocratic families, according to the law. Those in power should be treated equally!"

After answering several questions, Lang Junsong frowned deeply. Before he could catch his breath, the results were in.

The servant calmly announced: "Lang Junsong has failed to be selected."

Fu Siying stared blankly at Lang Junsong standing on the high platform, seemingly completely surprised that he would be eliminated.

"Next……"

Lang Junsong closed his eyes tightly, panting, and without asking any further questions, strode down from the platform.

Fu Siying stepped forward, her tone filled with regret and disappointment: "I think you are the one who deserves praise for your courage. You should know that your answer is completely inconsistent with Prince Mu's behavior."

Lang Junsong frowned deeply: "Even so, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, the servant who had been calling out names shouted, "Next, good girl!"

The title exploded in her ears, making Fu Siying feel extremely embarrassed. She was the only woman in the entire room, so naturally, the title of "good girl" could only belong to her.

A servant from the Prince Mu's residence gestured, "Please come in, young lady."

The courtyard immediately erupted in discussion: "Who is this beautiful young lady?"

"Would a fine young lady come to be chosen as a retainer of the Prince Mu's mansion?"

The repeated calls of "good girl" reached Fu Siying's ears, making her cheeks burn with embarrassment. She cleared her throat, pretending that since she was wearing a veil and her face was not exposed, she wasn't the one who was embarrassed.

The elderly judge waited for a while, and seeing Fu Siying standing blankly on the high platform without introducing herself, he could only take the initiative to ask, "This is the first time I have seen a woman come to apply for the position of retainer. It is evident that you have extraordinary courage. May I ask what books you have read and what your expertise is?"

Fu Siying thought for a moment: "I've read 'The Legend of the Fox Spirit,' 'The Moon Over the Branches,' and 'Spring Begonia.' My strengths are... I'm good at arguing, sophistry, and making things up."

She had excellent eyesight and noticed Lang Junsong's visibly surprised and bewildered expression in the audience.

Not only Lang Junsong, but the entire courtyard fell silent, and everyone wore strange expressions.

Where did this crazy girl come from?

Just as the servants of the Prince's mansion made a move to remove Fu Siying from the position, Fu Siying immediately said in a deep voice, "What, do you think there is someone like me among the retainers of the Prince's mansion?"

The servants in the Prince's mansion froze. "No, there really isn't."

"Since they are rare talents, the gentlemen should hurry up and study their knowledge properly, and not waste time."