A three-and-a-half-year-old max-level ancestor, mistakenly bound to a system to be de

Chapter 169 The imperial edict has arrived!
“I didn’t speak; this is a policy issued by His Majesty.”

"Look, it's right here!"

Conde unfolded the paper in his hand.

"This not only states that women can participate in the imperial examinations in the future, but also that if a woman is bullied in her husband's family, the government can arrange a divorce," Kong De explained, still panting heavily as he ran over.

"How could that be? What nonsense are you spouting? It's utterly absurd! I think you're impersonating the Emperor's decree. Well, you, Kong De, are just as audacious as Chu Yu." Liu Piaoxu found Kong De's words utterly ridiculous.

Chu Hanwen's first reaction was disbelief.

Women were allowed to participate in the imperial examinations? Could women also choose to divorce?
This is utterly upside down! How is this possible?!

Even if His Majesty agrees, the court officials and scholars will not.

However, Chu Hanwen still subconsciously glanced at the paper in Kong De's hand, and upon seeing it, his brows furrowed.

Speaking of which, the paper in Conde's hand is no ordinary paper.

Emperor Xuanhe issued these two policies in order to implement them throughout Daqing.

So, they had people print out the two policies overnight in various parts of Daqing, and stamped them with their seals.

These were printed in countless copies, and Emperor Xuanhe sent people to spread them throughout Daqing.

This is also why Conde was able to bring this thing.

Kong De knew that his cousin's return this time, like his aunt's, was likely to be fraught with misfortune.

He was also trying to figure out how to save his cousin and aunt.

While he was deep in thought on the road, he suddenly heard this advertisement.

His first thought was: his cousin and aunt are saved.

So, after taking the paper, he immediately rushed to the Chu residence.

Because he was Chu Yu's cousin and had frequently visited the Chu residence before, he was able to enter smoothly.

Now, Conde is glad he came.

Otherwise, my cousin and aunt might have been killed by this wicked couple.

Chu Hanwen didn't believe it at first, but the seal on it didn't look fake.

Besides, whether something is true or not, you can find out by asking around.

Although I think it's impossible, what if it happens?

If His Majesty really promulgates these two policies, does that mean that Chu Yu's position as the top scholar will still be valid?
"Someone, go and find out!" Chu Hanwen ordered his trusted aide.

"Yes."

“Master, how can you believe him? These two policies sound absurd and impossible. He just wants to save Chu Yu and is stalling for time,” Liu Piaoxu said firmly.

Chu Hanwen looked at Kong De with a fierce gaze, "You should know what the consequences will be if you dare to deceive me."

Conde stiffened his neck and said, "Of course what I said is true."

Thus, Chu Hanwen's plan to capture Chu Yu has reached a stalemate, and a decision can only be made after his trusted confidant returns with the information.

Kong De immediately went to his cousin and aunt.

"Yu'er, Auntie, are you alright?"

Chu Yu grabbed Kong De's sleeve. "Cousin, let me see that paper."

"Here, let me show you, everything I said is true."

Chu Yu unfolded the paper with both hands and carefully examined its contents, as well as the seal at the end.

Chu Yu felt that his cousin wouldn't lie to him.

Actually, Chu Yu was also somewhat skeptical. She wondered if her cousin might have arranged for these things to be done in order to save her.

But he quickly realized that it was impossible.

Firstly, my cousin probably couldn't think of these solutions.

Secondly, judging from my cousin's expression at this moment, he showed no signs of guilt or fear.

So, so…

This is very likely true.

If, if this were really true, how wonderful that would be. Then, even if Chu Yu didn't become an official, what would it matter?

If the millions of women in Daqing can benefit from her in the future, then Chu Yu will have no regrets in this life.

Furthermore, if a woman is unhappy in her husband's family, she can also get a divorce, so...

Chu Yu thought of her mother...

Does that mean her mother can then divorce Chu Hanwen?
Chu Yu knew that her mother had long wanted to get rid of Chu Hanwen, but for various reasons, she had no way to do so.

If, if this policy is true, then her mother would definitely be willing.

As time ticked by, the waiting people began to grow impatient.

Especially the willow catkins.

Liu Piaoxu felt that these two policies were impossible to issue and didn't understand why the master would believe them. He thought they should just take down Chu Yu and kill her now.

"My lord, it's true, the Emperor really did issue those two policies."

Just as Liu Piaoxu was thinking this, Chu Hanwen's trusted confidant, whom he had sent out, hurriedly returned.

He was talking as he ran.

When they arrived in front of Chu Hanwen, they repeated those words.

Moreover, he also brought back a piece of paper, which was exactly the same as the one that Conde had brought back.

Chu Hanwen was stunned. "So, this is true."

What exactly is wrong with His Majesty?
They actually issued such a policy.

And how come the court officials and scholars all agreed?

Soon, the confidant's next words answered Chu Hanwen's question.

Therefore, those scholars did go and make a scene.

These scholars were struck by lightning simply because they slandered Princess Fuqing as a demon?!

And anyone who slandered Princess Fuqing after that was utterly livid!

Therefore, no one objected anymore.

These two policies were successfully promulgated and implemented.

Therefore, from now on, women can take the imperial examinations.

Chu Hanwen didn't pay much attention to the latter policy.

If women could take the imperial examinations, would Chu Yu, the top scholar, still exist?
After considering it, Chu Hanwen realized that he was actually happy that Chu Yu had become the top scholar in the imperial examination when he didn't know that Chu Yu was a girl.

How could he not be happy?

This means that the Chu family's future can continue and become even more glorious.

This is also why he valued Chu Yu so much when she showed extraordinary talent from a young age.

He knew of Chu Yu's talent and intelligence.

He was even certain that if Chu Yu were to become an official, as long as she didn't die young, her future achievements would definitely surpass those of her father.

but!
If he, Chu Yu, and Kong Xuan have already fallen out like this.

He was about to kill Chu Yu just now, and now he's begging for peace. Will Chu Yu still harbor any resentment towards him as her father?

Just as Chu Hanwen was struggling with his decision, a voice suddenly rang out from outside.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

An imperial edict?!
As Chu Hanwen and the others walked out, they saw the eunuch carrying the imperial edict enter.

"Imperial decree has arrived! Chu Yu, receive the decree!"

Chu Yu knelt on the ground, "Chu Yu accepts the imperial decree!"

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Although the newly appointed top scholar, Chu Yu, disguised herself as a man to participate in the imperial examination, considering her extenuating circumstances and her filial piety which moved Heaven, she will not be punished..."

The imperial edict was very long and detailed.

(End of this chapter)