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

Chapter 1292 Your Majesty the Empress: Are you throwing a tantrum again?!

Many of the students present were seeing a dead body for the first time, let alone a human head!

Immediately!

Some people instinctively wanted to shout out.

But his mouth and nose were immediately covered by his companions.

Therefore, even though many people present were filled with horror, they all tried their best not to make a sound and just looked at where the emperor was.

The foreign scholars gasped, startled, and quickly retreated, bowing slightly, not daring to utter a sound.

They actually did it!

In the dead of summer, the emperor really took action!
When the Huanglong Guards appeared, I was startled, but they didn't actually do anything; it was just a bluff.

But now.
The head fell to the ground.

Yang Liaoyuan, Li Yuanzhuo, and the others collapsed to the ground, just like the other powerful and wealthy families kneeling beside them, all slumped over as they watched the scene unfold before them.

Yang Liaoyuan, Li Yuanzhuo, and Cen Wenqian rushed over, stumbling and scrambling, but seeing their father and grandmother separated from their father...
The three of them trembled.

Yang Liaoyuan turned back to look at the emperor, her eyes revealing a fierce glint.

But only after turning his head
Snapped!
He slapped her right across the face!

Yan Ruyu coldly looked at Yang Liaoyuan, who had been slapped away: "Disrespectful to the Emperor, throw her into the Imperial Prison!"

Upon hearing this, Huanglongwei immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Ru Yu, however, was taken aback, realizing that she was no longer the deputy commander and that her status was even lower than that of the Huanglong Guards here.

It was immediately a bit awkward.

But this sudden movement brought everyone back to their senses.

We're killing bad people, so why are we afraid?

It's not like we're indiscriminately killing innocent people!

Whether it's Li Yusheng or Yang Muhe, what they did was harmful!

Everyone's expressions changed, but having never witnessed such a bloody scene before, they turned their heads away, unable to bear looking.

But all I could see was the Empress beside the Emperor.
Some people might ask, "How does Your Majesty look so beautiful even at a time like this?"
Su Ziyu and the others quickly instructed the Huanglong Guards to carry it away and clean it up. Su Ziyu then stood beside Su Linhan to comfort her niece.

The others looked at each other, already fully understanding why the Emperor had summoned them today.

Li Chunfang glanced thoughtfully at Yuan Gongfu, who had already wet himself in fear on the ground.

His Majesty wouldn't summon me just because of this.

It seems that they have made contact with scholars from foreign lands.

Then he glanced at the trembling scholars over there.

Li Yueyue stood there dumbfounded, not having recovered yet, so she didn't follow.

But the little girl stood there dumbfounded. "I patted the Empress on the shoulder," she thought, "I even tried to touch her bottom," and "I grabbed her hand!" "Daddy, save me!" she cried. But even her father's arrival seemed to be of no use.

Xia Fengxiang didn't even glance behind him. He simply stopped and looked at Xiao Ansheng and his family of three, whose faces were pale and filled with fear. "Your justice will be served. What I give you is a promise that such a thing will never happen again!"

Xiao Ansheng's parents looked at the emperor, not realizing that the emperor was speaking to people as lowly as them.

Fortunately, Xun Kuang reminded him from the side.

Only then did he realize what had happened, and he quickly knelt on the ground to express his gratitude, but he was already trembling with fear.

Such a big shot.

Just die like this?
Xiao Ansheng clenched his fists, knelt on the ground, and mustered his courage: "Your Majesty, those born into humble circumstances in this world..."

At this point, Xiao Ansheng looked at the ground, his pupils trembling, but he dared not continue.

The courage I was able to muster came from the torment I had endured during this period, as well as the fear and worry my parents had felt.

And the various things I had personally witnessed: how the powerful and wealthy lorded it over beggars and ordinary people, and how the people lived their lives.

But then he suddenly remembered his identity, so he stopped abruptly.

Su Chang'an smiled and said, "Get up first."

As they spoke, Su Chang'an and Xun Kuang helped Xiao Ansheng's parents up.

"Stand up and speak." Xia Fengxiang looked down at Xiao Ansheng.

Hearing this
Gudong~~
Xiao Ansheng swallowed hard and stood up.

He glanced at Xun Kuang as he got up.

Seeing Mr. Xun smiling at him, Xiao Ansheng looked at the Emperor, his eyes already moist. He bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, my parents are still alive. Although we are poor, they have managed to eat and dress warmly thanks to their efforts. But there are many people who are even poorer than me. Your Majesty, those born into humble circumstances can make their voices heard through their own efforts. I have never looked down on or cared about my family's circumstances. On the contrary, I am very grateful to God for giving me such good parents. If there is an afterlife, I would like to be their child again."

"But this time, because of my matter, they have been implicated. My mother has a chronic illness, and my father is suffering from overwork. I am not blaming others, but I just feel that, do poor students like us really have a chance to get ahead?"

Hearing these somewhat clumsy words.

Xun Kuang smiled helplessly, his courage growing. "You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak with the Emperor, and you're spouting nonsense!"
Therefore, Xun Kuang stepped forward, bowed to the emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, Xiao Ansheng's meaning is that all scholars in the land..."

But as soon as he opened his mouth, Xun Siye noticed that the emperor was looking at Xiao Ansheng, so he immediately shut up.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Xiao Ansheng and said, "So the Empress and I have come today."

After saying that, Xia Fengxiang looked up at the students: "Cao Can, Su Ziyu, Wei Jiu, Xun Kuang, Zhao Shi."

Upon hearing the name, several adults immediately stepped forward.

"The minister is here."

Xia Fengxiang continued, "You few, please formulate the new policies for the imperial examinations and the plan to abolish the recommendation system, and submit it to me. I have only one request: under the recommendation system, all those recommended from the date of my ascension to the throne until now must be thoroughly investigated. Anyone found to have committed crimes or violated the law must be dismissed and punished. Any recommender who has received more than one hundred taels of silver must be sent to the Ministry of Justice for bribery! But those like Li Yusheng and Yang Muhe who are causing trouble today, without further questioning, should be directly imprisoned in the imperial prison!"

Cao Shen and the others immediately bowed in response.

But everyone knew in their hearts that this was probably another large group leaving. How many times had this happened before? One batch after another.

Xia Fengxiang then looked at the students and said, "Yang Guofu will be back soon. I know you still have some grudges against him, but he is efficient. I will not interfere in your minor conflicts, nor do you need to report them to the court. However, if someone like Xiao Ansheng is bullied because of family matters, his family members are threatened, and he is falsely accused, you can go directly to Yang Guofu when he returns. He will clear your name!"

"The Imperial Academy is where true students study, a place where the Great Xia nurtures talent. Even the smallest act of filth and depravity is a serious matter and must be severely punished!"

"Shepherd's Order!"

Finally, when Xia Fengxiang called out this name...
The Grand Master of Ceremonies, who had been strolling leisurely through the crowd, suddenly perked up and darted to the lecture hall where the Emperor was located.

"The old minister is here."

Mu Xu bowed with his hands clasped.

Su Chang'an looked at Mu Xu and smiled helplessly.

Xia Fengxiang said, "All the confiscated silver and money should be deposited in the Imperial Academy's treasury. You can decide how to use it, and report it to the Empress later; there's no need to go through me. The rules for the imperial examinations will be announced to the world tomorrow. If anyone disagrees or refuses to come to you, Yan Ruyu will follow you for the time being. As for Xiao Ansheng's matter today, I entrust it to you to give his family of three justice. Remember, I dislike the saying 'Those born into poverty are truly silent.' Do as you see fit. In this great Xia Dynasty, everyone is a citizen. If anyone thinks they are superior because they have a little money or a layer of skin, then let them be skinned alive!" Upon hearing this, Mu Xu already understood the Emperor's meaning in speaking to him specifically.

Simply put, a tree that can be embraced grows from a tiny sprout. A nine-story tower rises from a mound of earth. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. If you are as careful at the end as at the beginning, you will not fail.

To put it more bluntly, if any official in the Imperial Academy uses dirty tricks and interferes, you, Mu Xu, can directly ask Yan Ruyu to kill them without consulting me.

The other officials who heard these words felt a chill run down their spines.

The emperor's words are always interpreted differently by people of different statuses.

As Mu Xu heard.
What Cao Shen and the others heard was that the deaths of Li Yusheng and the others today were just the beginning.

But to those who knelt down, it sounded like...
Finished!

It's all over!
Mu Xu immediately clasped his hands in a bow and said, "Your subject obeys the decree."

Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an: "About studying abroad that you mentioned before."

Upon hearing this, Su Chang'an turned to look at Li Chunfang: "Lord Li."

Li Chunfang had been waiting for a long time. Upon hearing this, she hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness."

Su Chang'an then looked up at the scholars and said, "You all should listen as well. This matter needs to be discussed."

Several scholars quickly stepped forward.

Su Chang'an began, "Every country has its own culture and ideas. Since you've come to our Great Xia to study and exchange ideas, we naturally need to send people over as well. Last year, we sent people to Japan. We were also planning to go to Korea, but it was destroyed by Great Xia, so we gave up. Japan is probably going to surrender soon, so there's not much point in going there. But there's also Southeast Asia and your region, which we should visit more often. So when you go back, take some of our students with you to study together. As for the specifics, I'll write something detailed here to inform Lord Li, and he'll discuss it with you in detail when we get back."

Upon hearing this, several foreign scholars looked at Su Chang'an. This was hardly a discussion. You've already said that Korea has been destroyed and Japan has surrendered. What else could we possibly say?
It was the Persian scholar Yazd who spoke up: "Your Majesty, should we discuss this matter with the envoys and ministers of our respective countries?"

Su Chang'an laughed and said, "No need. After it's settled, we'll write a letter, stamp it with my seal and His Majesty's seal, and you can take it to your king. If he agrees, then he will. If he doesn't agree, Marshal Zhao Wuxu and Marshal Zhu Huang will personally go to pick up the children."

People around looked at the Empress, then at the foreign scholar.

Especially the students who are full of enthusiasm.

Suddenly, a group of people straightened their backs for no apparent reason.

The scholars, on the other hand, immediately looked bitter.

Everyone knows the current war situation in the Western Regions.

Su Chang'an smiled and said, "Of course, if you want to become teachers at the Imperial Academy and teach subjects like mathematics, astronomy, and geography, you can take some targeted exams within the Imperial Academy and become teachers to instruct students who are interested in these subjects. From today onwards, all subjects at the Imperial Academy will be included in education, and there will be no distinction between any two subjects. A special research institute will also be established to study these things."

As he spoke, he looked at Mu Xu.

Mu Xu had never actually heard of the latter part of the story.

But seeing the way Su Chang'an was looking at him, he immediately looked at Yazd and said, "Yes, that's right!"

But what I was really thinking was, "What the heck is this? Do we even have enough money?!"

Su Chang'an turned to look at all the students and said, "Gentlemen, learning is like casting bronze. Adhering to the mold is bronze, breaking the mold is tin, and deviating from the rules is to become a great instrument of rites and music. Change is like the Yellow River changing its course. The nine bends are for accumulating power, and a decisive move will bring a new world. Danger is the hexagram of 'Before Completion'. When 'Completion' is achieved, the seeds of fire are sown, and only then can the next great river be crossed."

"The Imperial Academy will undergo reform, which will gradually spread throughout Great Xia. Your Majesty and I cannot guarantee what will happen later, but in the present moment, we will not let down the students of the world who have studied diligently for decades, regardless of their background or gender. However, to prosper a nation, literature alone is not enough; both literature and martial arts are needed, and all disciplines, such as mathematics and medicine, must flourish together. Only then can Great Xia achieve its golden age, and the essence of the Xia people endure. This matter is not for short-term gains but for long-term benefits; we must work together to put it into practice."

In closing, Su Chang'an bowed deeply to the students and the teachers from the Imperial Academy who had rushed over behind him.

Xia Fengxiang naturally accompanied him.

Upon seeing this, everyone was taken aback and quickly returned the greeting.

So many shocking things happened today.
but now
The Emperor and Empress bowed to them!

History books!

What happens today will surely be recorded in history!

The two saints bowed to the students of the Imperial Academy, showing their sincerity!

What a big spirit!
After glancing at Xia Fengxiang, Su Chang'an felt he had been standing there long enough.

There's a baby in her belly!
I just witnessed a bloody scene.

My heart aches for you!

And that's pretty much it for now; the next thing to do is get to the next thing.

So he looked at everyone and said, "I'm not feeling well and can't stay outside. I'll leave things here to Mu Xu." Then he and Xia Fengxiang walked outside.

Everyone bowed and refused to stand up, making way for them.

Yan Yunxiao, Ku Yue, and Ajali followed behind.

Ku Yue squinted at Su Chang'an, unable to understand what he had just said.

Then he looked at Yan Yunxiao and Ajali.

Yan Yunxiao did not answer.

But Ajali shook her head, indicating that she also didn't understand.

Su Chang'an and Xia Fengxiang had no idea what happened to the people who came after them.

Anyway, they hadn't gone far when they heard the excited cheers of the students behind them.

But that's not important.
The important thing is
Xia Fengxiang shook off Su Chang'an's hand!

Su Chang'an looked at Xia Fengxiang.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an and said, "When Li Yueyue holds your hand, you're all smiles, but when she holds mine, you're expressionless and act like you're being wronged. Then don't touch her."

Su Chang'an pursed his lips, but before he could say anything, he turned to look at Yan Yunxiao and the others.

Yan Yunxiao turned away without looking.

As Ajali was about to turn around, she saw Kuyue looking at her with a serious expression, so she picked her up and turned her around.

Su Chang'an then looked at Xia Fengxiang: "Then should I go find her again?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Fengxiang chuckled softly: "You try not going today!"

Su Chang'an's eyebrows formed an "eight": "Look, you're getting impatient, aren't you? You're even throwing a tantrum. How petty of you."

Xia Fengxiang scoffed, then raised his foot to kick.

And it happened inside the Imperial College.
The students were thrilled!
It's as if everyone has forgotten how tense it was when the Emperor was there, and how terrifying the scene of Li Yusheng and the others dying was.

I'm just so excited.

But here, Li Yueyue
Bang!
Li Yueyue knelt down before Su Linhan, her eyes moist: "Sir, please plead with the Empress for me. I don't want to be beheaded, and neither does my father."

Su Linhan was at a loss, and upon hearing this, she was even more confused: "Huh?"

(End of this chapter)