The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

Cheng Jiuyuan and Lin sat down and occasionally exchanged a few words with the lady sitting next to them, and no one came forward to cause trouble.

Not long after, most people had arrived at the women's seat. When they heard the voice from the messenger, everyone stood up quickly.

"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived—"

"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, and a thousand years and a thousand years of long live the empress!"

Emperor Zhaolie came with the Empress, followed by several concubines including Consort Xian and Consort Chun, then the Crown Prince, Prince Rui, the Fifth Prince, and finally all the officials.

"No need to pay tribute."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Tonight's banquet is held to welcome General Wei. General Wei has worked hard and made great contributions. Take this opportunity to stay in the capital for a while. It may have been many years since we, the king and the minister, talked and drank together late into the night."

Wei Tiankuang bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I dare not take credit for it. This is my duty as a minister."

"What a good duty! Come, I'll toast to the general."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After some greetings, Eunuch Quan waved his whisk and the dancers came as if walking on clouds. For a moment, the hall was filled with singing and dancing, and sleeves fluttered in the wind.

Cheng Jiuyuan sat at her seat with a warm smile on her face, eating the food in front of her elegantly.

Many people looked at her, but she ignored them.

Suddenly, she realized something and looked up to meet Wei Tiankuang's gaze.

Those were a pair of eyes that had experienced the vicissitudes of life. When Cheng Jiuyuan raised his eyes, there was a hint of oppression in those eyes in an instant.

Cheng Jiuyuan didn't dodge or evade, and just stared at him for a long while.

There was a hint of interest in Wei Tiankuang's eyes, like a tiger or leopard seeing its prey.

I didn't expect that Cheng Zongyang, who was always timid, could give birth to such a fearless daughter.

Under his deliberate pressure, anyone who could look him in the eye was either a fool or someone who was really capable.

Obviously this little girl is the latter.

At this moment, Emperor Zhaolie suddenly called on Cheng Jiuyuan.

"Is Miss Cheng here?"

Cheng Jiuyuan slowly stood up and stepped forward: "Your Majesty, your servant greets you."

Emperor Zhaolie showed satisfaction, "You are worthy of being Jiang Miaoduan's apprentice. You have passed the academy assessment in less than a year. You are the first female student to pass the assessment since the reopening of the girls' school. Concubine Chun is right. You should be rewarded handsomely."

Cheng Jiuyuan looked up at Concubine Chun, who smiled and nodded at her.

"Then I will reward you with a set of four treasures of the study, a hectare of South China Sea pearls, and three pieces of floating luster brocade."

Cheng Jiuyuan bowed her head in thanks: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."

The ladies and noble girls below expressed their admiration.

The four treasures of the study bestowed by the emperor were recognition of the knowledge of the girl from the Cheng family by the emperor.

South Pearls are the best quality pearls, and Cheng Jiuyuan actually has a whole hectoliter of them.

What is most eye-catching are the three pieces of floating brocade.

This floating glittering brocade is made of the unstained purple sea, and is embroidered with five-colored silk to form dragons and phoenixes, each with 1,200 threads and nine-colored pearls.

Illuminated by the sun and the moon, its light flickers and dazzles the viewers, hence the name "floating light".

Another wonderful thing about this floating brocade is that it is not affected by dust or rain, and is truly a treasure.

The vassal states only offered a few horses as tribute every three years, and Cheng Jiuyuan got three horses this time.

Everyone is envious, but they also know that Cheng Jiuyuan achieved it through his own ability.

Can someone who can pass the academy examination in less than a year be considered an ordinary person?

Who says it’s useless for women to study? Look at Cheng Jiuyuan’s current glory. Isn’t this bringing honor to the family?

The Queen looked at Cheng Jiuyuan, her smile unchanged, "Your Majesty, hasn't the wedding date of Second Miss Cheng and Fifth Prince been set?"

Some people below also felt sorry for Cheng Jiuyuan.

She had just become famous for her talent, but had not yet achieved anything, and she was about to get married.

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at the queen and knew that the queen was trying to suppress her.

Although women could not enter officialdom through the imperial examinations, if they passed the academy assessment and performed well, they could also hold an official position, just like her master and Shangguan Jing.

But if you marry into the royal family, you might have many concerns.

A hint of coldness flashed across Emperor Zhaolie's eyes.

He was going to announce a wedding date, but not now.

He really wants girls' education to develop better and fulfill Nanyin's wish.

But since the Queen had brought it up and all the ministers were watching, he couldn't say anything.

"Look, I almost forgot about this. The Imperial Astronomical Observatory has already chosen an auspicious date, which will be the third day of June next year."

The ministers all bowed and congratulated Cheng Zongyang, and Lin also greeted the poisoners with a smile.

The queen looked at Cheng Jiuyuan and the smile on her face deepened.

She could always see some of the bitch Lin Nanyin in Cheng Jiuyuan.

Why would I want to live as freely as Lin Nanyin?

As noble as she is, she is locked up in the deep palace and cannot live freely. Why do they have the right?

So what if you are knowledgeable? Angry? Helpless?

The virtuous concubine just picked up the bird's nest soup in front of her and ate it elegantly, looking as if it had nothing to do with her.

Chu Ze clenched his fists and looked at Cheng Jiuyuan who was standing in the middle. When he heard that the wedding date had been chosen, he almost couldn't sit still. The admiration and love in his eyes were deeply hidden.

As expected of the girl he liked, she passed the academy assessment so quickly.

He had seen the examination papers of Baichuan Academy, and found that they were no less difficult than the Spring Examination.

He also looked at Cheng Jiuyuan's ink scroll. If she took part in the imperial examination, she would definitely be on the list.

It's just a pity.

Now, it is even more of a pity.

However, this is fine.

If she stayed by his side in the future, he could give her the opportunity to display her talents.

She is not suitable for the unambitious Chu Heng, and she doesn't want to be trapped in the backyard for the rest of her life.

Next June? It seems some plans need to be brought forward.

The Wei family fell, along with the queen and the prince.

And...Chu Heng!

Chu Heng looked at Cheng Jiuyuan in the field and was about to stand up when he heard Concubine Chun speak.

"Your Majesty, didn't you say that anyone with outstanding performance can serve as an official in the court..."

Before Concubine Chun finished her words, the Queen interrupted her, "Concubine Chun, what you said is funny. Second Miss Cheng and Old Five are about to get married, and then Second Miss Cheng will be the prince's consort. Does she still care about that official position? Besides, if you marry into the royal family, do you have to show your face in public?"

"Does marrying into the royal family mean giving up everything? Then wouldn't Miss Cheng's efforts become a joke?"

"When a royal daughter-in-law enters the court as an official, who should pay respect to whom among the officials of higher rank than her? Isn't this a mess?"

Concubine Xian slowly put down the spoon in her hand and looked at Concubine Chun with some surprise.

Concubine Chun, who has always been a non-confrontationalist, actually started a quarrel with the Queen over Cheng Jiuyuan?

When did Cheng Jiuyuan and Concubine Chun become so close?

I just heard that Yongle and Cheng Jiuyuan are good friends. Is it just for this reason that Concubine Chun protects Cheng Jiuyuan so much?

Or is there something she doesn't know?

Emperor Zhaolie looked at Cheng Jiuyuan, who was standing in the middle with neither servility nor arrogance, and asked, "What do you think?"

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at Emperor Zhaolie and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress's concerns are correct. But just as Concubine Chun said, I have worked hard to pass the academy assessment, and I am unwilling to give up everything. I think I don't have to stay in the court. I can go to Baichuan Academy and do my part for female students like my master."

Emperor Zhaolie nodded, this was a good idea.

Before Emperor Zhaolie even spoke, the Empress objected: "Wouldn't it be the same if you were to show your face in public? It would be detrimental to morals."

Chu Heng stood up, walked to Cheng Jiuyuan's side and said, "I support Miss Cheng Er. If teaching in a college is detrimental to morals, then the Queen should hide in Fengyi Palace all day and cover her face when she goes out, setting an example for all women in the world."

"How outrageous!" The Queen glared at Chu Heng.

Emperor Zhaolie laughed inwardly, then immediately cleared his voice and said with a fierce face, "Old Fifth, you must not be so presumptuous."

Chu Heng cupped his hands: "Yes."

"Then let's decide it this way. You can go to the academy after the New Year holidays."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cheng Jiuyuan bowed in thanks.

In fact, she really wanted to stand in the court and compete with all the men.

But again, change doesn’t happen overnight.

Fortunately, she had a position in the academy and had a rank.

People won’t feel that no matter how much a woman learns, it will all be ruined once she gets married.

Wei Tiankuang looked at this scene and thought in his heart.

This girl can make Concubine Chun and the Fifth Prince stand on her side, and even the Emperor favors her. She is indeed not to be underestimated.