The Legend of Rebirth of the Demon Empress

Chapter 344 Delusions
The review officials soon had the results. The 55 test papers recorded during the review were all fluent in writing and brilliant in talent.

The [-] additional test papers were either illogical or repeatedly violated the forbidden language. Even the southern officials who participated in the review admitted that these candidates were mediocre, and it was normal for them to lose their names.

Judging from this result, the two chief examiners were far from being biased, on the contrary, they were extremely upright and strict.

As soon as the conclusion came out, there was another uproar between the ruling and opposition parties.

Immediately, several officials from the south wrote a letter, impeaching Wang Boqian, the censor of Zuodu who took the lead in reviewing the examination papers, blocking the way of speech and forming a party for personal gain.

Officials from the north were not to be outdone, and spoke out in defense. Since then, officials from the north and the south have formed groups and attacked each other.

Culture and education flourished in the south, and six out of ten officials in the DPRK and China came from the south.

However, the capital city is located in the north, and the founding heroes have passed through many generations, and most of them call themselves northerners.After the founding of the country, Taizu supported a large number of northern families in order to balance the northern and southern forces in the court.

The tit-for-tat confrontation between the two sides turned out to be evenly matched.All of a sudden, the ruling and opposition parties were up and down, all important military and state affairs were put on hold, and there were many delays in government affairs.

Just when the emperor was overwhelmed by the disturbance, Lu Zhiyuan, who was the left servant of the Ministry of Punishment at that time, stood up and joined the ranks of the two chief examiners.

Lu Zhiyuan was born in the Lu family in Luyuan, and he was well-known, and he was regarded as the hope of scholars in the north.

His defection surprised everyone and broke the original balance between the north and the south. In addition, Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Menglong had a close personal relationship, so his impeachment was even more convincing.

In the end, Song Jilian, the chief examiner, was expelled from Beijing for dereliction of duty, and was no longer employed for life; Gu Menglong, the deputy examiner, was exiled for forming a party for private interests, implicating the Gu family, adult men were exiled, and women and property were confiscated.

From Gu Menglong down, dozens of officials were either ransacked, exiled, or demoted.

But Lu Zhiyuan's reputation was even better because of his selflessness, and soon he was recommended by the cabinet and the Ministry of Officials, promoted to Minister of the Household Department, and added to the cabinet, becoming the youngest cabinet member in the Zhengxing Dynasty.

"Up to now, I have accepted my fate. It doesn't matter if the Gu family can wash away their grievances, as long as I can drag Lu Zhiyuan into the water together, I can die with peace."

Speaking of this, Lan Zhou respectfully kowtowed to Lin Zisu, "Princess please fulfill me!"

Lin Zisu looked indifferent, shook her head and said: "I am just a woman, and the prince is just an idle vassal. Even if I want to fulfill you, the people in Dongchang will not listen to me."

Lan Zhou raised his head abruptly, and stared at Lin Zisu for a few breaths, "The princess has a noble status, and she has the imperial edict of the empress. Without your tacit consent, how dare Dongchang take away people from the palace so grandly?"

Lin Zisu was a little surprised. The Yingying and Yanyan in Xie Xi's backyard were different from those ladies from aristocratic families. They were either servants from other people's houses or prostitutes raised by wealthy families. Few of them were born in the right way.

Even if they have learned piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, folk art, singing and dancing, they have a lively mind and know some intrigue methods in the backyard. After all, they want to please men, and they don't care about government affairs at all.

Hearing that Dongchang came to arrest people, these people only thought that Dongchang was so powerful that they didn't even pay attention to the prince. They were afraid of getting angry, and no one would think deeply about it.

This Lanzhou can think of this level, among these people in the backyard, it is really rare.

Xie Xi was attacked by the courtiers for no reason, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was a drunkard's intention not to drink. It was obviously aimed at Xie Xi, but in fact, it was the civil servants who used this to put pressure on the emperor as an opportunity to purge the imperial clan.

Among them, there is naturally the handwriting of the cabinet.

The Dayan clan was pampered and respected, and Lin Zisu had heard it in her previous life. She didn't care too much about how the cabinet advised the emperor and how to divide up the clan's interests.

However, those people want to step on Xie Xi to achieve their goals, so she can't let them go.

Originally, she just wanted to make a fuss in front of the emperor by taking advantage of this incident in the mansion, and make Qian Minzhong and other courtiers use their hands to avoid it.

As for the whereabouts of these people in the backyard, she didn't bother to pay attention.

But just now I had a conversation with Lan Zhou, and seeing Lan Zhou's elegant and knowledgeable conversation, Lin Zisu felt pity for her talents.

According to the regulations of the imperial court, when a vassal king gets married, he will give a large number of court ladies and eunuchs in the name of the queen.

It's just that Xie Xi was afraid that Lin Zisu's displeasure would be offended by the inattentive service of these maids, so he refused all the rewards.

Now the four maids around Lin Zisu were all married from her natal family when they got married.Except for Lve Ying who was born in the Dian Palace, the other three are the sons of the Lin family.

Like the original owner, they grew up in Lin's parents in Huainan, and they have only been in the capital for a few years. Said that he usually walks with other houses, and when there are three festivals and two birthdays, it is inevitable to go to the palace to attend the banquet.

On such an occasion, the maids at home couldn't bring them with them.

The only Lve Ying who can be brought out has a straightforward personality and is from the Dian Palace. Sometimes, in order to avoid taboos, she cannot be brought with her in a fair and honest manner.

The Lanzhou in front of him has a clean background, a good background, and some knowledge, so he is a very suitable candidate.

The Gu family suffered an indiscriminate disaster that year, and the whole family became victims of power struggle.

Now that Lan Zhou is carrying the identity of Jiaofang Secretary, if he leaves the palace, his experience will only be more miserable.

Lin Zisu felt that since she had heard about what happened to Lan Zhou, she should keep him at home out of reason.

This matter is actually not difficult. When Jiaofang Secretary sent the person over, he also signed the deed and delivery. From then on, Lan Zhou was already a member of the Dun Palace in name.

As for Qian Minzhong's request for Lanzhou, that's not a problem either.

Xie Xi is just an idle prince, and has no value in plotting at all. Now that Xie Xi has gone to Dunzhou again, he is basically far away from the position of the Ninth Five-Year Supreme. I believe Qian Minzhong also understands this.

Coupled with the beating by the emperor, Qian Minzhong didn't dare to have any plans against the Dun Palace.

However, if this girl wanted to seek revenge from Lu Zhiyuan, it would be a bit difficult.

Lu Zhiyuan is not just a cabinet minister, because it is rumored that he has a noble character and a reputation for integrity. He is a model for scholars in the north and even the world.

Even the emperor, in order to balance the power of the northern and southern officials in the court, would not dare to move Lu Zhiyuan's seat easily.

Not to mention, Dongchang only obeys the emperor's orders, and it is impossible to ignore the emperor's orders.

"Lan Zhou, you are a smart man, so I won't play around with you. Your Gu family has been wronged for so many years, and you want revenge. I can understand, but Lu Shangshu plays a very important role in the court. Judging from the current court situation, you want to To overthrow him is undoubtedly a fool's dream."

Lan Zhou was stunned for a moment, and then his face darkened, "What the princess said is that the servant is delusional. However, the servant has become like this, and there is nothing to miss. Even if there is only a slight chance, I will always try it." Give it a try."

"Lu Zhiyuan can't do anything about it. I can mention your Gu family's grievances to His Majesty."

Lin Zisu stared at Lan Zhou with burning eyes, "I just don't know, in your heart, revenge or seeking revenge is more important. If you insist on seeking revenge, then it's up to you."

(End of this chapter)