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

Feng Han looked up and saw Feng Yu looking at her with a solicitous expression, like a little kitten.

She was about to reach out and take the cup when she noticed a few ink stains on the rim. Suddenly, she didn't feel like drinking tea anymore. So she took the cup, placed it on the table, and said coldly:

"Speak, what are you planning now? But let me make it clear beforehand, there is absolutely no way you will be exempt from copying the book."

Feng Yu's forehead creased with annoyance. He held Feng Han's arm with one hand, pointed to his own nose with the other, and muttered:

"Mother Queen, look closely, am I that kind of person?"

Feng Han glanced at the sleeve being tugged by the dirty paws, then sized up the filthy chubby boy in front of her, her eyes revealing no emotion. She nodded firmly and said:

"Yes. You always have an ulterior motive when you're being solicitous!"

"Mother, how can you assume such a thing about me? What I said this time was for good!" Feng Yu spoke earnestly, but still couldn't hide her shyness. She lowered her head slightly and nervously rubbed her sleeves.

"Oh? Tell me about it first." Seeing that this little tyrant was acting strangely and looked shy, Feng Han couldn't help but feel curious. So she put down the folded paper in her hand and asked with a teasing look.

Feng Yu's cheeks flushed crimson, and she stammered, "I...I have someone I love, it's...it's Lin Shu, whom you just mentioned. What do you think? What if I marry her..."

"No!" Before she could finish speaking, Feng Han interrupted her. She had been pleased to hear that her son had someone he liked, but her expression changed when she heard that the person was Lin Shu.

"Why not? You all just said she's outstanding, so what's wrong with me marrying her?" Feng Yu pouted and argued.

Feng Han was helpless. Lin Shu was indeed an outstanding person, but Feng Yu was also her most beloved youngest son. He was innocent and naive since childhood and loved to cause trouble. She would rather this child marry into an ordinary family than have him get involved in the mess of the Dingbei Prince's Mansion...

"Little Stone, I am thinking of you! Not to mention that you have only met Lin Shu once; as far as I know, Lin Shu already has three husbands, and her first husband is about to give birth to a legitimate child. Are you going to become someone else's concubine husband?"

Furthermore, Lin Shu is cold-hearted. Look at your uncle; he's like that all the time, living like a widow, and... sigh!

What Feng Han didn't say was that, according to her investigation, Lin Shu was very likely Ling Huanan's daughter.

Even someone as shrewd and ruthless as his own brother Feng Rui had difficulty dealing with Ling Huanan. If Lin Shu were to get involved in the struggle for the title of the royal daughter of the Prince's Mansion in the future, how could his dim-witted son possibly compete with others?

Moreover, the Dingbei Prince's Mansion is too complicated. If Lin Shu eventually recognizes her ancestors and returns to the family, coupled with the old master's daughter who is about to be welcomed back, there will definitely be more trouble.

"I don't care, I'm determined to marry her!" Feng Yu couldn't listen to anything at this moment, her face full of determination.

"No, this matter is absolutely not something you can decide." Feng Han narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels, exuding authority.

Feng Yu seemed frightened. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, covered her face, and ran outside. Before leaving, she turned back and threatened him:

"I'm going to tell my father that you've bullied me..."

Having said that, he ran towards the Qiwu Palace where the Empress was located.

After everyone left, Feng Han sighed and sat on the phoenix chair, feeling a throbbing pain in her temples.

The head maid behind her stepped forward to gently massage her skin and offered words of advice:

"Your Majesty need not worry. The Seventh Prince is still young, and perhaps he will forget about this matter in a few days..."

Feng Han closed her eyes and chatted a few more words with the person who had been by her side since childhood:

"Alas! I hope so! What worries me is that since I was able to find out about Lin Shu's background, my younger brother must already know about it as well."

If I were to betroth Xiaoqi to Lin Shu now, Feng Rui would surely believe that Lin Shu would threaten her daughter's position as the Heir Apparent, which would likely be detrimental to Xiaoqi... Even if I take precautions, there's no guarantee that there won't be oversights..."

……

Feng Yu was unaware of Feng Han's painstaking efforts.

He was currently in Qiwu Palace, chewing on pineapple cake while complaining.

From the moment he stepped into the palace gates, Empress Xiao noticed the tear stains on his face. She immediately ordered the servants to bring his favorite pastries and comforted him for a long time before he began to scold Feng Han with red eyes.

The wet nurse beside Empress Xiao couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement. In this world, perhaps only this little darling would dare to speak ill of the current emperor so recklessly.

"Your mother is reluctant to part with Little Stone and wants you to stay with us for a few more years." After Feng Yu finished recounting the whole story, Empress Xiao smiled slightly, gently stroking Feng Yu's head, and said:

"If your mother knew that Little Stone had scolded her for most of the day just because of this, she would surely be heartbroken!"

Although Empress Xiao was born into a family of military generals, she herself was very gentle.

"It's because she wouldn't let me marry Lin Shu," Feng Yu muttered guiltily. His temper flared up and subsided quickly. Hearing Empress Xiao say this, he felt even more ashamed.

"Your mother has her own considerations. I will send people to keep an eye on Lin Shu. If she is indeed a good one, then we must not mistreat our little stone..." Empress Xiao said gently.

"..."

Jizhe Academy.

Lin Shu had recently felt that someone was secretly watching her, but the Ji Ze Academy was heavily guarded, and apart from Her Majesty the Empress, it was hard to imagine anyone else... The person's gaze was not malicious, so she did not pay attention to it.

Unbeknownst to her, ever since the day Feng Yu cried and begged to marry her, the Empress had not only frequently come to check on her studies, but even the head servant by the Empress's side would occasionally come to take a look before returning to report...

At this moment, in the courtyard of the Prince of Dingbei's residence.

"A bunch of useless trash, what use are you to me? How many men have I sent already? And you still haven't killed that bitch."

Enraged, Feng Rui stood up and slammed the teacup off the table. Gasping for breath, he roared at the kneeling woman.

It's one thing for that little brat Lin Shu to hide in the academy, but with so many people, they can't even deal with a man who can't even kill a chicken.

"My lord, the Lin residence is located in a bustling area, so we can only act at night. However, the Lin residence seems to have many hidden guards, and it will be difficult for the people we send to deal with them!" The woman on the ground hurriedly kowtowed and explained.

"Still dare to argue! That vile woman is nothing but a lowly commoner, how could she have secret guards?" Feng Rui was so angry that he lost his balance and his vision went black.

His nanny, Rong, quickly stepped forward to support him and whispered in his ear:

"My lord, please calm down and don't upset yourself. Since we can't do it secretly, let's do it openly."

Feng Rui was taken aback. Openly? What did this mean?

Seeing Feng Rui's confusion, Grandpa Rong smiled fiercely and said, "What happened eighteen years ago? Why not repeat it again now!"

“What Nanny Rong means is…” Feng Rui understood what Nanny Rong meant; it was simply to lure that bitch out and kill her again.

"Xue Wen, don't blame me. Who told you to be so lucky eighteen years ago, and now you dare to come back..."

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