I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1288 Su Duidui

Everyone looked at the girl named Cui Qing.
They all blinked their big and small eyes, staring at Cui Qing.

Some were surprised, some were stunned, some were confused, some were astonished, and some even looked at him as if he were crazy.

The main reason was that everyone fell silent when the old woman Li Yusheng started speaking, because this old woman seemed to be about to do something, daring to speak to the emperor in such a way.

And his words were sharp!
She spoke in the same way even to Lord Cao Can.

But...
This Miss Cui suddenly appeared, interrupting Lord Li's words and asking him questions.

The emperor agreed.

So, the question you asked...
Getting old? Getting senile?

Li Yueyue stood rooted to the spot, not daring to move or look at the Emperor. But she lowered her head, reached out and grabbed Cui Qing's hand, pulling it as if to say, "Stop talking."

Li Yueyue's thinking was simplistic: "The Emperor is here!" She's gone mad! She's courting death!

Cao Can and the others present also looked at the girl with curiosity, but judging from her appearance, she should be from an ordinary family.

But in today's situation, it's commendable that someone can stand up.

That courage is truly remarkable!

But those who knew Su Chang'an's identity, such as Xun Kuang, pursed their lips and remained silent, pondering what the Empress should do.

I just didn't expect that.
Your Majesty is so direct.

Xia Fengxiang chuckled and looked at Su Chang'an as if Su Chang'an was the only person among so many people.

of course
It was only natural to see Li Yueyue holding Su Chang'an's hand.

Li Yusheng frowned as he looked at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an smiled and then emphasized, "My Cui is not Qinghe Cui, so please don't misunderstand, Lord Li."

Upon hearing this, Li Yusheng didn't even think about it. So what if you are Qinghe and Cui today!
However, instead of answering directly, she asked in return, "Can't you tell if I'm old?"

Su Chang'an said, "I really can't tell."

Li Yusheng said, "His Majesty has allowed you to ask, so naturally I won't stop you. But if you only ask these kinds of questions, you are treating the Emperor's edict as a joke!"

Su Chang'an bowed to Li Yusheng: "I am correcting you, Lord Li. His Majesty only asked a question and did not issue a verbal order. Lord Li, do not exaggerate like your grandson."

After saying that, he added, "Your grandson just used the Empress to pressure me, so please don't do that."

Having said that, he bowed again and said, "I ask Lord Li, are you old and confused? Please answer me, Lord Li."

Li Yusheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at the woman named Cui Qing in front of him.

The bystanders were all stunned.

How dare you!
How dare a student have such courage!

Not only was she neither humble nor arrogant in this situation, but she also dared to speak to Li Yusheng in this way.

Su Ziyu and the others immediately showed expressions of appreciation.

Even the students looked at Cui Qing and whispered among themselves that they had never heard of this name before.

Li Yueyue stared wide-eyed at Cui Qing. Goodness, she's even bolder than Sister Niu Niu!

Li Yusheng said, "Student, your eyesight is poor. Let me answer you, I am already sixty-four years old. As for whether I am senile, I am not at that age yet!"

Su Chang'an then asked, "Second question, you're not planning to say anything about the Emperor's new policies, and then say you'll die for them and bang your head against the wall, are you?"

Finally, Su Chang'an pointed to the wooden pillar closest to Li Yusheng.

Su Chang'an immediately added, "I didn't ask casually. I mainly saw that you were getting more and more agitated as you spoke, and you were slowly walking in that direction. In addition, the things you said were very aggressive. So I was thinking that you might be planning to remonstrate to the death. If you die, the emperor's matter can naturally not be carried out, and it will be blocked. You will gain a reputation, but His Majesty's reputation will be ruined."

"You audacious student!" Li Yusheng roared angrily!
A bang!
All eyes were on Su Chang'an, who was in disguise.

Everyone just thought that Cui Qing was just being bold.

But after listening to these few words, it's more than just bold.

It's like someone lives inside your gut.

Some people immediately looked at the emperor.

But they found that the emperor remained expressionless, and they could not tell what he was thinking at all.

but.
They all looked at Li Yusheng, wondering if he really intended to die in his remonstrance.

Scholars die remonstrating, warriors die fighting. While there is such a saying, it's probably not that extreme.

Su Chang'an continued, "I'm quite timid, but I'd like to ask Lord Li to answer my question: Are you prepared to die for this cause?"

But the moment after those words were spoken...

Xia Fengxiang spoke up: "Answer."

Upon hearing this, Li Yusheng looked at the Emperor, then at Su Chang'an: "Yes!"

This one word was uttered.

Everyone gasped.

Looking at Li Yusheng, is he really planning to die for his cause?

If someone were to die for their cause, especially if they were to shed their blood at the Imperial Academy, that would be a truly terrible thing!

Let's not talk about the imperial examinations.

After the emperor, everything he did was fraught with difficulty.

Li Yusheng's reputation, however, was quite remarkable.

Li Yusheng turned to Xia Fengxiang and said, "Your Majesty! If the recommendation system is abolished, the world will be in chaos! This is a policy that will bring ruin to the country. Others dare not speak out, but this old minister speaks out alone! History will record this for posterity!"

Su Chang'an said, "You mean that in the Great Xia Dynasty, the current emperor is deceived, and all the civil and military officials are treacherous ministers, while you alone are a virtuous minister?"

Li Yusheng glared at the aggressive student from the Imperial Academy, his anger intensifying. "What does this brat know?! How could you, a mere commoner, understand matters of state?! We are discussing this, yet you jump out and ask this old woman these unreasonable questions!"

Su Chang'an bowed again: "Please calm down, don't be anxious. I was just asking, and His Majesty agreed to let me ask."

After speaking, Su Chang'an looked at Xia Fengxiang: "Your Majesty, I would like to discuss the first and second issues with Lord Li first."

Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an: "Granted."

Li Yusheng clenched his fist and looked at Xia Fengxiang: "Your Majesty! Your subject..."

Su Chang'an interrupted him directly: "Lord Li is going to be a loyal minister for all time, why would he be afraid of a mere woman like me?"

Li Yusheng immediately turned to look at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an continued, "Lord Li opposes the abolition of the recommendation system. I dare to guess that you oppose it because of your own family, is that right?"

Li Yusheng frowned: "I did it for the country!"

Su Chang'an asked, "Then who did you recommend to the country?"

Li Yusheng's expression froze for a moment: "Talented people are not something you can find at any time!"

Su Chang'an pointed at Yuan Gongfu: "He was recommended by you, he has connections, why didn't you say so?"

Li Yusheng was about to speak.

Su Chang'an then pointed to Li Sheng, who was Li Yusheng's son, "He is your son, and he is currently a registrar in the Ministry of Justice. He was also recommended by you."

He then pointed to Li Yuanzhuo and said, "The next one you'll recommend is your grandson."

Li Yusheng spoke directly: "My son and grandson are both talented, why can't I recommend them? Even Xun Kuang acknowledges the talent of Yuan Gongfu. How dare you, a mere elementary school student, criticize them?"

Su Chang'an spoke up: "I won't mention the fact that the people you recommended are either your sons or grandsons. I'll just say two words: character."

Su Chang'an looked at Xiao Ansheng: "Brother Xiao, may I ask if it was Yuan Gongfu who brought people to your home and threatened you to write that apology letter, admitting that you peeked at Yang Liaoyuan's."

Xiao Ansheng looked at Cui Qing with great respect in his eyes. They were both students, yet this young lady had such courage, while he himself was timid and hesitant.

Upon being asked, Xiao Ansheng immediately nodded: "Yes. If I disagree, I will threaten my parents."

Su Chang'an looked at Li Yusheng: "This is the official you recommended. For the sake of the country, you recommended an official who threatens the lives of the people."

After saying that, Su Chang'an gave Li Yusheng a thumbs up and said, "Impressive, what a loyal subject."

Li Yusheng looked somewhat agitated.

But before he could speak, Su Chang'an raised his hand to stop him: "I haven't finished yet. Let me finish. Also, you just said that Lord Cao sent gifts to ask for a recommendation. I come from a poor background and don't understand the intricacies of this, but can I interpret this as buying an official position?"

Li Yusheng's expression froze for a moment, as if he knew what Su Chang'an was about to say, and he immediately spoke, "You..."

Su Chang'an said directly, "Lord Li is also a former Palace Attendant, so why do you, like your ignorant grandson, like to interrupt others? May I ask which book Lord Li learned such impolite behavior from? Which sage taught you this? Or, as the Emperor said, how long have you been an official? You're no longer a scholar; you only remember that you're high and mighty!"

(End of this chapter)