Since the emperor has promised to grant Wutong grace and allow her to take the imperial examination, he must issue an official decree.

Next spring, the Ministry of Rites will also need an imperial decree to allow Wutong to take the exam.

Su Fengyi said to the emperor:

"If this decree was only given to Wutong, it would inevitably lead to speculation and cause trouble.

Why don't the Emperor allow all women in the world to participate? Besides Wutong, no other women will go anyway."

The emperor had originally thought of this, and was worried that if he only issued an edict to Wutong, it would seem that he cared too much about her.

So after agreeing on impulse just now, the emperor felt a little regretful. If he really wanted to regret it on the spot, he would not be able to lose face. Hearing Su Fengyi say this, the emperor breathed a sigh of relief:

"Okay, let's do it."

The emperor and Taoist Qingfeng had not seen each other for many years. When they finally met, he talked to the Taoist priest about family matters.

Taoist Qingfeng was just talking about making fireworks for the emperor when Cui Shi came with Lu Hong.

The emperor saw Lu Hong, pointed to the box containing Shancai Tongzi, and said:

"Go to the storehouse and check if the jade Buddha that was paired with the boy Shancai is still there. Have any of the jade Buddha been taken away by rats?"

Lu Hong received the order and first sent soldiers to surround the warehouse, and then arrested all the eunuchs guarding the warehouse.

Then Lu Hong took the key, led the soldiers, and searched the warehouse where the jade Buddha was originally stored from inside to outside, but found nothing.

Seeing Lu Hong coming back empty-handed, the emperor's expression darkened completely without Lu Hong saying anything, and he sneered:

"Under my nose, there actually appeared such a daring rat who even dared to touch my things!

I want to see what kind of awful things these thieves who value money more than their lives can do!

Lu Hong, check them one by one for me. If anyone dares to steal my things, I will skin him alive!"

The emperor was so furious that everyone in the Zhenxia Pavilion was silent and no one dared to speak for a while.

Lu Hong was about to leave when the Emperor said:

"and many more."

The emperor asked him to wait, so Lu Hong stood aside and waited for the emperor to speak. The emperor looked at the jade Buddha carefully for a while, and then said to Lu Hong:

"Send someone to bring back the jade Buddha statue enshrined in Qiao Gui's mansion."

When the emperor mentioned the word "Qiao Gui", he was as cold and alert as if he was facing a stranger. Su Fengyi had never seen him say the word "Qiao Gui" in such a tone.

When the loyal and useful servant turned into a loyal and useless servant, the emperor was reluctant to abandon Qiao Gui.

When a loyal but useless servant turned into a loyal and harmful servant, the emperor would simply drive him away out of consideration for their years of friendship.

But when the loyal but harmful servant turned into a disloyal and harmful servant, Qiao Gui's death was approaching.

Looking at the emperor's face, which was filled with suppressed anger and seemed about to explode, Su Fengyi became more convinced that her judgment was correct.

The person the emperor loves most in this world is himself. Only when he is hurt, when it hurts deep in his heart, will he truly feel the pain.

Silver is the emperor's lifeblood. Anyone who touches it will die.

Lu Hong went to do his work, and Su Fengyi and Taoist Qingfeng also said goodbye to the emperor:

"The emperor is busy, so we will go back first."

If it were any other time, when Taoist Qingfeng finally came back, the emperor would definitely hold a palace banquet to welcome him.

But now in the eyes of the emperor, apart from his own money, he could not care about anything else, so he said:

"I will invite the Imperial Master to the palace to reminisce about the past some other day."

Su Fengyi and Taoist Qingfeng left Zhenxia Pavilion and walked on the palace road.

Maybe it was because Lu Hong was arresting people in the palace so loudly, but there wasn't a single eunuch or palace maid walking around on the palace road. It was so quiet that even the footsteps of the two men could be heard.

Su Fengyi apologized to Taoist Qingfeng:

"Thank you for your help today, Master Imperial Master. Master Imperial Master has lived an upright life, but today I dragged him down with me. This is truly my fault."

Seeing that she seemed distressed, Taoist Qingfeng comforted her:

"Your Highness, if times are tough and you can't get things done just by being fair and square, then using some tricks is also a no-brainer. How can it be your Highness' fault?

Your Highness, please do not carry all the burden on yourself. Since you call me the Imperial Master, it is only a matter of a few words. As the Imperial Master, I am worthy of the responsibility.

Yesterday, I went to see Elder Yang. If we talk about being honest and upright, who in the world can compare to Elder Yang? But Elder Yang also lost because of his honesty. Your Highness, don’t you think so? "

Su Fengyi was startled:

"How is Elder Yang doing now?"

Su Fengyi had wanted to visit Lord Yang before, but no matter how many times she went, the Yang family closed the door and refused to let her in.

Su Fengyi could understand the Yang family. If she were a member of the Yang family, she would never be willing to meet anyone from the royal family in this life.

So apart from asking Dangui to prepare generous gifts during the holidays, Su Fengyi never bothered the Yang family again.

Taoist Qingfeng looked at the sky:

"Master Yang, the situation is not good. I have been traveling around the world for many years, and then I lived in seclusion in Miaojiang. I didn't know that the world has become like this.

Lord Yang helped me in my early years. Without his strong recommendation, the relationship between me and Taizu would not have been possible.

I want to move to the Yang family, take care of Elder Yang, and then find a way to see if I can cure Elder Yang's illness."

At this point, the two had reached the end of the palace road. After turning the corner, Lu Hong was waiting for Su Fengyi.

Taoist Qingfeng nodded to Lu Hong, and then said to Su Fengyi:

"I will take my leave from you today. If you need anything, please send someone to the Yang Mansion to look for me."

After Taoist Qingfeng finished speaking, he walked past Lu Hong and slowly walked away.

Su Fengyi looked at Lu Hong and said:

"Let's go."

Lu Hong took Su Fengyi and walked through several palaces until they arrived at a secluded corner room. The sound of Xue Yu coughing softly came from the room.

Lu Hong was guarding the door. Su Fengyi pushed the door open and went in. The corner room was dark, small, and closed, with a smell of medicine.

Xue Yu was lying on the bed, covered with a quilt, and reached out to take the teacup on the table with an expressionless face. Su Fengyi walked over and handed the teacup to him.

Xue Yu looked up and saw Su Fengyi. His beautiful, cold face suddenly broke into a smile.

The beautiful, intense, and unreserved smile on his face seemed like the most beautiful flower in the world blooming in this small room.

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