Female Supremacy and Rise to Power: Lin Shu's Imperial Examination Adventures

"Zhu Lin...did you come looking for me?"

Lin Shu was startled by Feng Yu's enthusiasm and took a half step back, wanting to say that it wasn't true.

Having seen Feng Zhao address Xiao Zhuqing as "Aunt," she had a general idea of ​​Feng Yu's identity, so she wasn't too surprised at this moment.

Those around them noticed that Feng Yu seemed to know Lin Shu, and they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Who exactly is this woman? Why is the Seventh Prince so affectionate towards her?"

"Yes! Even Ling Shinu doesn't receive such special treatment!"

"Shh! Don't say anything, or you'll lose your life!" the man said, pointing at Ling Wanzhen, whose face was sinister.

"..."

Ling Wanzhen's expression grew increasingly gloomy. She glared fiercely at Lin Shu, then forced a smile and said to Feng Yu:

“Ah Yu, she is nothing but a lowly commoner, how dare she speak to you? Besides, her name is Lin Shu, not Zhu Lin.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu raised an eyebrow. She had only been in the capital for a few days and had not interacted much with others, yet this person could accurately call her name. It seemed that someone must be setting up this farce behind the scenes.

Feng Yu's eyes widened as she looked back at Lin Shu's cold jawline. A bitter feeling of loneliness welled up in her heart. She had never thought of telling her her real name.

However, in a short while, he turned around, put his hands on his hips, and vented his anger on the unlucky Ling Wanzhen:

"What's it to you? You're the lowly commoner, your whole family are lowly commoners. From now on, please address me as the Seventh Prince. I'm not acquainted with you, so don't try to associate with me..."

Unlucky Ling Wanzhen: ...

"You bitch, it's all because of you..." Ling Wanzhen was furious and pointed the finger directly at Lin Shu.

Just then, the gates of the Jize Academy opened from the inside again, and the same woman in armor appeared.

As soon as the door opened, he saw many people standing there. He trembled slightly, then bowed to Feng Yu before saying in a deep voice:

"Why are you all gathered in front of the academy? Disperse at once!"

After saying this, Ling Wanzhen raised her hand and pointed directly at Lin Shu, saying maliciously:

“Commander Jing, this person acted suspiciously in front of the academy. We suspect she has ulterior motives. Now that you have come out, it is the perfect opportunity to capture her and interrogate her thoroughly.”

"No, don't talk nonsense. She clearly came to find me." Feng Yu glared at Ling Wanzhen, then turned to look at Lin Shu with concern.

Commander Jing: "Stop making trouble and leave immediately, or my Imperial Guards won't care about your identity."

Ling Wanzhen thought she was talking about Lin Shu, and couldn't help but sneer, "Did you hear that? She told you to..."

"Miss Lin, Lord Wen invites you in." Before Ling Wanzhen could finish speaking, Commander Jing interrupted her, stepping aside to let Lin Shu in.

"Thank you!" As she turned to leave, Lin Shu thanked Feng Yu softly, then turned and walked away without looking at anyone else.

Only then did everyone realize that they had been acting like clowns, singing and dancing, while Lin Shu hadn't taken them seriously at all.

Looking at the closed gate, Ling Wanzhen gripped the fan ribs tightly, making a clicking sound, then turned and left, with her young master and several followers hurrying after her.

Seeing that there was no excitement to be had, the rest of the people also dispersed.

In the once noisy open space, only Feng Yu remained, stamping her feet and muttering to herself:

"You stinky Lin Shu, you bad Lin Shu, not only did you lie to me, but you're also ignoring me..."

At this moment, the young boy who had just tied his hair hesitated and timidly spoke up, "Your Highness... Your Highness, the Grand Tutor's lessons..."

"Oh no! Xiao Feng, why didn't you say so sooner?" Upon hearing this, Feng Yu hurriedly ran towards the Imperial College across the street, not forgetting to instruct Xiao Hua, who was driving the carriage:

"Our carriage is broken. Go and fix it quickly. You don't need to come pick me up."

Sure enough, when Feng Yu arrived, the Grand Tutor was already on the stage giving a lecture in classical Chinese, and was walking around the hall with his hands behind his back, so he was out of sight.

Taking this opportunity, Feng Yu, with Xiao Feng in tow, slowly moved towards the seat, and only breathed a sigh of relief when her bottom finally touched the cushion.

When the Grand Tutor turned around and walked back, he noticed that there was someone in the empty seat in front of him.

"Hey you chubby kid in the first row, you tell me what 'Learning without thinking is futile; thinking without learning is dangerous' means?"

The hall was completely silent. Feng Yu was also looking around, wondering who the unlucky guy was.

To her surprise, all the noble children turned to look at her at the same time. Feng Yu was completely bewildered, but she thought to herself: Why are they looking at me? They're definitely not calling me, I'm not fat!

Seeing that the man was still looking around, his loose bun swaying from side to side, the Grand Tutor sighed and said clearly:

"Hey, you chubby kid with the loose bun, stop looking, it's you."

Feng Yu only then belatedly turned her head, reached out and touched the crooked bun on her head, and looked at the Grand Tutor with her big round eyes in disbelief, the meaning of which was very clear: How could you say I am a little fat boy?

"Ahem! Seventh Prince, please speak, Seventh Prince..." The Grand Tutor then realized it was the Seventh Prince and spoke somewhat awkwardly.

The Seventh Prince was punished by His Majesty to copy books some time ago, and it seems that he has become a bit rounder since we last saw him. That's why I didn't recognize him when I saw his back just now.

Feng Yu stood up, her face flushed... She stammered for a long time, unable to answer...

The Grand Tutor shook his head helplessly and told him to sit down. This seventh prince was good in every way, except he didn't like studying, which was a real headache.

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Lin Shu's side.

It took nearly half an hour to walk with Commander Jing to the main hall, which shows how large the Jize Academy is. No wonder it took so long for the person to announce their arrival.

After passing through the four courtyards of "Plum Blossom, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum" and then through a carved archway, you arrive at the main reception hall.

Upon entering the room, one sees Lord Wen, whom one has met a few months ago, playing chess with a middle-aged woman dressed in a black robe who exudes an aura of authority.

Commander Jing dared not disturb the two rashly, and stood respectfully to the side. He saw the woman in black wave her hand lightly, and Commander Jing clasped his hands in salute before leaving the room.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the two players finally took a break from their game.

"Hahaha! I'm done playing. Senior Sister is always letting me win!" The woman in black laughed loudly, looking at Lord Wen with a mocking expression.

"Junior sister's chess skills are superb, why should I let her win?" Although Lord Wen addressed her as junior sister, his attitude was extremely respectful.

Seeing this, Lin Shu had a slight idea of ​​the woman's identity.

Seeing that the two had stopped fighting, Lin Shu stepped forward, cupped her hands in a respectful bow, and said in a deep voice, "Lin Shu greets the two lords!"

"No need for formalities!" Lord Wen was very satisfied with Lin Shu. She was neither arrogant nor impatient, and acted in accordance with the situation. She was a smart person.

The woman in black also scrutinized Lin Shu, noticing her elegant demeanor. Upon seeing her face clearly, her pupils constricted slightly… After a long pause, she finally asked:

"So you are Lin Shu? Are you going to take the imperial examination next February?"

"Exactly!" Lin Shu replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"There is still some time before the imperial examination. I would like to take the liberty of wishing to study at the Jize Academy."

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