After transmigrating into a stepmother, I transformed my whole family to work on farming

"The emperor has ordered that in order to promote diplomatic relations between the two countries and to see off the Northern Barbarians, a Cuju competition between Shengguo and Beiman will be held in Shangyang Palace in five days!"

"Then we will invite the nobles and officials in the capital and their families to watch the game. The two saints will also make an appearance. It will be quite a sight to watch!"

Liu Ji rushed into the house with sweat all over his forehead, speaking loudly and excitedly as he ran, so happy as if he could also join in the fun.

——He can really go!

Because Gong Liangliao will also attend.

King Chan personally requested to meet Mr. Gongliang, the representative of the literary world of Sheng State.

The emperor approved and personally issued an imperial decree requiring Gong Liangliao to attend.

No one knew what Si Kong Jian was planning. Not only did he ask Liu Ji to accompany him, he also asked him to hand Qin Yao an invitation in a serious manner.

However, when Liu Ji took the note home, he was shocked to find that Qin Yao was holding a note with an identical cover.

These invitations were all printed out by the Ministry of Rites and distributed to the officials in the capital.

If any adult wants to ask for one or two more to give as gifts, it is not a difficult matter.

"Madam, where did you get the invitation?" Liu Ji asked in surprise.

Qin Yao looked up and saw that he also had a letter in his hand. She handed hers over to him and said, "This is from the Princess's Mansion."

Liu Ji also said: "This was given to me by the Imperial Master's Mansion."

The couple exchanged the notes and opened them. The contents were exactly the same. The name on both notes was Qin Yao, without any difference.

"It's really interesting." Qin Yao smiled, but felt a little puzzled.

Why would they invite an ordinary citizen like her to attend this event held by the upper class?
It makes sense that Sikong Jian wanted to take Liu Ji with him.

Qi Xianguan is not in Kyoto, and the Imperial Master will be too busy welcoming the ambassador from the Northern Barbarians delegation to take care of you, so it is understandable that he brings Liu Ji along.

But why call her?

court?

"I just scolded him last time. Has he forgotten so much?" Qin Yao asked with a shrug.

Liu Ji shook his head, he didn’t know.

"But my lady, this Cuju competition will surely be lively. Since we have an invitation, it would be a shame not to go. If you are lucky, you may even meet the Emperor and Empress!" Liu Ji seemed extremely excited.

Those were the two most honorable people in Sheng State. If it weren't for his teacher's help, Liu Ji would have to wait until his name was on the imperial examination to have the chance to see the most honorable ruler of the world from afar.

And he was definitely going. Even if he didn't go, Si Kong Jian would force him to go.

So, if my wife can be together, wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds?

"My lady, you can go too." Liu Ji saw that Qin Yao was not interested. She was not interested even though he mentioned the emperor and the empress. He sat down in the empty seat next to her and said:
"The Cuju competition must be very exciting. I heard that Shangyang Palace is the royal palace for summer vacation. It is magnificent and has all kinds of rare treasures in the world. Just looking at it can make me brag to the younger generation for half my life."

"What a prestigious event this is! People in the imperial capital want to go but can't!"

Liu Ji put the two invitations together and stuffed them into Qin Yao's palm. "Look, my lady, you still have two. In terms of grandeur, who can compare with you?"

He didn't know how envious he was.

This is a post that states that you have a seat, which is completely different from the one where he just sits next to the teacher.

When the time comes, my lady will sit in that seat, and those around her will be either princes, dukes or marquises.

Oh my God, even if the Liu family’s ancestral graves were smoking, they still don’t have this blessing!
Liu Ji kept talking, but Qin Yao ignored him.

She was thinking about the deeper reasons behind the two invitations.

Everything has a purpose. She could take the gift from the Princess's Mansion as a friendly invitation from the princess. After all, a princess of a country could easily give out such favors.

Cast a wide net and catch more fish. Every fish you catch counts.

What about Sikongjian?
Sending a bunch of useless gifts every now and then is already a sign of goodwill.

Oh, I haven’t given me any gifts recently. Maybe it was because her words that day hit me hard and I was so upset.

Both parties have already revealed their cards, so there is no need for Si Kong Jian to rush to show his goodwill to her.

Then there was only one reason for sending this invitation - Si Kong Jian needed her to be present at the Cuju competition.

"Sir, are you going to attend too?" Qin Yao interrupted Liu Ji's chattering and asked again to confirm.

Liu Ji nodded, "Yes, teacher, we are the representative of Shengguo's literary world. The northern barbarians are blessed!"

"It was His Majesty who personally issued an imperial decree to invite the teacher to attend."

Qin Yao's heart skipped a beat. It should be the consensus of everyone in Kyoto that Gong Liangliao is now bedridden.

The autumn heat is so severe now that even young people can't stand watching an open-air Cuju competition.

Qin Yao didn't care whether the emperor had sympathy or not, and just talked about how Gong Liangliao lost his legs and how he left the capital in such a miserable state.

The emperor's decree had a complicated purpose.

"It seems that the things your teacher tried so hard to avoid can no longer be avoided." Qin Yao frowned and sighed.

Liu Ji, who was still feeling proud, was startled when he heard this. "Madam, what do you mean by that?"

Qin Yao: "It means exactly what it says."

He picked up the two invitations and looked through them again, then folded them and threw them on the table. "Since I can't refuse such a kind invitation, I might as well go and join in the fun."

I always feel that the old man might be in danger, so I'll just be prepared.

But then again, the Royal Palace is a grand event in the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the Emperor and Empress will also be in attendance, so the security arrangements should be top-notch.

But looking at Si Kong Jian's worried look, it was as if he had predicted that something was going to happen.

Qin Yao looked at the sky and thought it was almost time for school to end.

On a whim, he said, "I'm going to pick up Si Niang from school. Hurry up and prepare dinner. Remember to cut a bowl of watermelon and bring it up. I want to eat."

This summer melon is so delicious that you can never get tired of eating it~
After giving the instructions, Qin Yao walked out of the gate with her hands behind her back and headed towards the girls' school.

Liu Ji was left sitting in the hall, staring at the two invitations in a daze.

The master and disciple have been together for such a long time, and Gong Liangliao has also told Liu Ji about some things.

Even if Gong Liangliao hadn't told him anything, this bastard Sikong Jian would insist on telling him from time to time.

He knew that his teacher had been a staunch supporter of the crown prince, and thus had offended the eldest princess, resulting in his legs being crippled.

Such a big thing happened, but not only did the prince fail to help the teacher get justice, but even the emperor was concerned and watched coldly because the teacher was caught up in the factional struggle.

I guess this is why the teacher became discouraged and decided to leave Kyoto forever and never come back.

But he was invited back by the crown prince and was placed under house arrest in the palace by the imperial teacher. He used his identity as a great scholar to call on students all over the world to criticize the eldest princess who was a heretic and wanted to become the crown princess, and successfully turned the situation around.

In this way, even if the teacher himself never showed up, in the eyes of the emperor, what was the difference between this and party strife?
What will happen if His Majesty is displeased?
Liu Ji suddenly shuddered violently and dared not think about it any further.

I cried out in my heart: The water in the capital is so deep! (End of this chapter)