The system extends my life, and all my husbands want me to be the empress

At the same time, in the study room in Li Da's mansion, the atmosphere was solemn.

The walls of the study were filled with books and scrolls, exuding a faint scent of ink. On the desk in the middle, there was a pile of documents waiting to be discussed, as well as writing brushes, inkstones, and paper.

Ouyang Qingyu, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, was wearing a dark official uniform, with a slightly frowned brow and a deep and worried look. He was sitting on the side thinking about the case.

Cabinet Grand Secretary Li Da sat firmly on the armchair, his hand on his chin, staring calmly at the documents on the table.

Ouyang Qingyu said in a heavy tone: "Sir Li, this case involves a lot of people and concerns the reputation of the court. We must be careful."

Li Da nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Minister Ouyang is right. We need to take a long-term view and find a foolproof plan."

At this time, a servant came to report in a hurry: "Master, Princess An Ning has come to the mansion and is waiting in the reception room."

When Li Da heard that Princess An Ning had arrived, he frowned slightly and felt a surge of panic in his heart.

Li Da looked at Ouyang Qingyu and saw that he looked serious. He stood up slowly and reluctantly, "The princess is here, let me go..."

Unexpectedly, Ouyang Qingyu's face darkened and he said, "I will go with you, sir."

The two of them came to the reception room together. Lin Wanwan had already been sitting on the chair, still looking indifferent and distant.

Seeing the person coming, Lin Wanwan looked directly into Li Da's eyes and said straight to the point:

"Sir Li, I came here this time for the imperial examination. In the examination room, this princess worked tirelessly, her ideas flowed freely, and she felt that she performed well. However, the results announced today are far from what I expected. Please review the test paper again, Sir."

Li Da calmed his panicked body, walked steadily to the chair and sat down. A trace of contempt flashed across his face. He glanced at the princess and said in a sarcastic tone:

"Princess, the imperial examination has always been a solemn and fair process, and its procedures are rigorous. How can it be reviewed just like that?"

Lin Wanwan asked: "How can I have a review?"

Ouyang Qingyu on the side said, "Your Majesty needs to be informed of the re-examination."

Lin Wanwan's eyes darkened slightly. Just as she was about to stand up, she heard Li Da say:

"Princess, you are a princess born on a golden branch and jade leaf. You should be studying needlework, playing the pipa, reciting poems and composing couplets in your boudoir, leading a romantic life.

This imperial examination hall is a place for men to display their ambitions. You shouldn't have come here. You will definitely fail. And if you report the situation to His Majesty, you will only make a fool of yourself!"

Lin Wanwan's eyes were slightly angry, and she said, "Lord Li, the imperial examination is a way for the country to recruit talents. Talent should be the basis for judging the level of talent. How can there be any bias due to gender or identity?"

If the incident came before His Majesty, the situation would be serious. Li Da suppressed it calmly and waved his hand. His sleeve drew an arc in the air, as if to drive away the trouble in front of him:

"Princess, please don't dwell on this matter any more. A woman should be gentle and submissive, and the right path is to support her husband and raise her children.

The court is full of changes and the affairs of the officialdom are complicated. How can a weak woman like you handle them? You'd better go home early and stop dreaming about this absurd dream. "

Lin Wanwan said with a determined look, "Sir Li, if you insist on not re-examining the case, I will report this to the Emperor and ask for justice. I believe that the Emperor is wise and will give me the truth."

Li Da's face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes revealed a trace of panic, but he quickly regained his composure. He said coldly:

"Princess, please don't be impulsive. Even if this matter is brought to the attention of the Emperor, it may not go as you wish.

Besides, the emperor is very busy, how could he worry about such a trivial matter as yours? Even if he re-examines, it may not change the result.

Why are you so stubborn and causing trouble for yourself and me?"

Seeing him like this, Lin Wanwan couldn't help but become suspicious, and then she thought of Li Lingyu's identity. There was something wrong with this Li Da!

Then she said no more, and walked out of Li Da's reception room like a plum blossom blooming proudly in the snow.

Ouyang Qingyu hurriedly followed, walking steadily beside Lin Wanwan. His eyes fell on her face from time to time, but then quickly looked away.

The two walked in silence, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing in the silent courtyard.

There were still traces of tears on Li Lingyu's face. He stood in the corridor beside him, watching Lin Wanwan leave thoughtfully.

Lin Wanwan raised her eyes slightly, glanced at Ouyang Qingyu beside her, and said softly: "No need to see me off."

Ouyang Qingyu was slightly startled, and raised his right hand unconsciously, as if he wanted to keep her, but stopped in mid-air and only said, "Yeah."

Although Ouyang Qingyu stopped, his eyes could not help but stay on her. He was a little absent-minded for a moment and saw that she had reached the gate of the mansion.

Fu followed him again. He took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Princess. Give me two days, and I will definitely let His Majesty review the test paper."

Hearing this, Lin Wanwan stopped, looked at Ouyang Qingyu and smiled, then said, "It will be in the Golden Palace during the imperial court session."

Ouyang Qingyu's eyes darkened slightly: "Okay."

"Thank you." Lin Wanwan said and walked out of the house.

Ouyang Qingyu watched her leave. After a little thought, he knew that this princess was courageous and became interested in what would happen next.

And he was happy to fulfill her wish.

Not long after Lin Wanwan left, Ouyang Qingyu left Li Da's residence.

After Ouyang Qingyu and Lin Wanwan left, Li Da was in a state of confusion.

He knew very well that if the matter was exposed, the consequences would be disastrous, so he locked himself in the study, paced back and forth, thinking about how to deal with it.

Li Da's wife noticed his abnormality and knocked on the door and asked, "Master, what happened? Why are you so anxious?"

Lord Li opened the door and pulled his wife into the study.

"Madam, the situation is not good. The fifth princess Lin Meihua asked me to replace the test paper of An Ning County Princess Lin Wanwan. Now, Lin Wanwan has doubts about the list of the special examination and wants to review the test paper."

After hearing this, the lady was horrified and said, "Master, if this matter is reported to His Majesty, it will be a crime of deceiving the emperor. Once discovered, our whole family will suffer."

Li Da sighed helplessly and said, "Madam, I know how serious this matter is. But the Fifth Princess promised to make Ling Yu a consort... I can't afford to offend her."

Madam pondered for a moment and said, "When Lingyu came back today, I saw that he didn't look happy and he seemed thinner."

"Maybe he is too tired." Li Da no longer wanted to talk about this and brought the topic back to the exam paper. "Now the only thing we can do is to go see the Fifth Princess..."

The lady's eyes flashed, and she thought of something: "Master, why don't we report Lin Meihua's conspiracy to the emperor, maybe we can atone for our sins."

Li Da shook his head repeatedly and said, "No, no, if we do this, we will completely offend the Fifth Princess. How will Ling Yu cope with herself in the Fifth Princess's mansion?

Remember, we do all this for Lingyu to become the fifth prince consort."

Li Da took a deep breath and then exhaled: "Now we can only tell the Fifth Princess the news and take it one step at a time."

After saying that, Li Da changed into low-key casual clothes and hurried out.

In the Fifth Princess's Mansion.

Lin Meihua locked herself in the study room and recited the answers to Lin Wanwan's special examination paper over and over again.

"Princess, it's urgent."

A maid's voice came from outside the door.

Lin Meihua received the test paper, straightened her clothes, and said, "Come in and talk."

A maid pushed the door open and came in, whispering to Lin Meihua: "Princess, Lord Li Da is waiting in the secret room."

When Lin Meihua heard this, she frowned and said, "I know."

After saying that, she walked to the backyard of the princess's mansion and entered the secret room.

Li Da saw the person coming and bowed quickly: "Princess, today Princess An Ning came to my house and said she wanted to review the test papers. I have tried every means to stop her. Judging from her intention, I am afraid she will report it to Your Majesty."

Lin Meihua sat on the chair, her eyes showing a hint of panic, but she quickly calmed down and said:

"I understand. Once I know the answer, I will go to the palace to see the emperor immediately, ahead of her."