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The older sister said that a woman's life doesn't only have one path to return to.

She could stay at home, devoted to her husband and raising her children.

She could roam the martial world like a chivalrous woman.

They could also enter the imperial court, stand in a high position, wield power, and create more opportunities for women in the future.

She hoped that one day, women would be able to choose how they lived their lives, instead of being bound by societal norms and confined to their homes.

The once ambitious elder sister, though now the empress, is like a puppet.

A moment of silence fell over the carriage.

They arrived at the Duke of Meng's mansion.

As they disembarked from the carriage, the old Duke Meng suddenly spoke up, "Since you have already pushed Miss Song to the position, then this backing can also be considered part of the Duke's mansion. If she makes any mistakes, it wouldn't be unreasonable to use the Duke Meng's mansion's name as a shield."

Meng Huaizhou was stunned, then smiled.

"My father's righteousness is boundless!"

Meng Huaizhou was in high spirits and was about to return to the Ministry of War.

In the blink of an eye, Xie Xuanjin and Xie Yunli rode their horses and stopped outside the Duke's mansion.

"Xuan Jin, you were looking for me?" Meng Huaizhou went to greet him.

Xie Xuanjin was not close to his maternal grandparents' family, except for himself.

They must have come here to find him.

"Uncle is busy, and Xuan Jin dares not disturb him. Xuan Jin has some free time today, so he can play chess with Grandpa."

Xie Xuanjin dismounted, bowed, and led Xie Yunli into the Duke's mansion.

Meng Huaizhou was surprised: "..."

Playing chess? Or playing chess with my father?!

Why doesn't he believe it?

……

Duke Meng loved playing chess, but his skills were not very good.

He was disciplined when he was young, but the older he got, the less respectful he became. He would take back his moves, cheat, and his sportsmanship was extremely poor.

But the chessboard was very harmonious today.

Xie Yunli immediately realized that his fourth brother was deliberately refusing to cooperate, and doing so flawlessly.

Duke Meng won several games in a row, and his mouth was agape with a grin.

When she was happy, she wanted to find something to talk about, "I went to the Yongning Marquis's residence for a banquet today and saw some things..."

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Duke Meng finished recounting what had happened at the Yongning Marquis's residence.

This includes Song Qingning entering the court and concurrently holding two positions.

"Miss Song has taken on the position of Colonel of the Shence Army and is your subordinate. You must take care of her," Elder Meng instructed him.

Throughout the entire process, Xie Xuanjin never uttered a single question.

Upon hearing the details and the outcome, Xie Xuanjin's eyes flashed with a smile before he stood up.

Duke Meng: "Why are you getting up? Continue. I'm happy today because you're so filial."

"I'm suddenly very busy with official duties, I'll continue with you another day." Xie Xuanjin bowed, turned around, and walked away resolutely.

"..."

Duke Meng finally realized that something was wrong.

But what exactly is wrong?

……

The Yongning Marquis's Residence.

Liu fainted.

Everyone said that Lady Liu fainted from excitement upon hearing that Song Qingning had become an official, but Song Qingning knew that she was actually angry!

Anger and anger overwhelmed his heart, leading to fainting.

After a period of chaos, Liu was sent back to the West Courtyard.

When Liu fainted, Song Qingyan only glanced at her with resentment in her eyes. She didn't even see Liu off before returning to her own courtyard.

Lu was pleased for Song Qingning.

He spoke some congratulatory and private words to Song Qingning, saying, "Ning'er, there is no precedent for a woman entering the court. You are the first. This path is destined to be difficult. If it is hard, don't bear it alone."

"Mmm." Song Qingning felt her mother's concern.

For her, this road was the key to her family's reunion as soon as possible.

No matter how difficult the journey, she was determined to walk it.

Lu returned to the East Courtyard.

Mrs. Chen thought about the marriage proposal from the Jiang family today and felt something was amiss.

"It seems that Madam Liu wants to help Miss Qingyan get rid of the marriage arranged by the Jiang family. But even so, she can't push the second young lady out. I can tell that the second young lady has no feelings for that young master Jiang." Madam Chen felt sorry for the second young lady.

Madam Liu didn't dote on her second daughter, but devoted all her attention to her eldest daughter.

"I'm afraid this matter today wasn't just Liu's idea," said Madam Lu.

Yan'er must have known beforehand.

Mrs. Chen felt that today's events seemed familiar.

Back then, didn't Madam Liu use a scheme of substitute marriage to try and pass on the unwanted marriage to the madam?

But as fate would have it, things did not go as Liu had hoped.

By a twist of fate, the lady married the Marquis.

West Main Courtyard.

After Liu was sent back to the hospital, Liu's mother was so anxious that she wanted to find a doctor, but was stopped by the arriving Prince Song Mingtang.

Song Mingtang dismissed the servants.

A man sat in Liu's room, his face grim, waiting for Liu to wake up.

After an unknown amount of time, Lady Liu finally woke up.

As soon as she regained consciousness, she thought of Song Qingning holding two positions, and she was so angry that she almost fainted again.

"woke up?"

Song Mingtang's voice was deep and ghostly.

Liu was so frightened that her scalp tingled. She only calmed down when she saw Song Mingtang. "Young Master, why have you come to see me again? Your injuries haven't healed yet. You need to take good care of yourself."

Lady Liu felt comforted.

She fainted, and Tang'er stayed by her side.

Tang'er cares about her!

"Congratulations, Second Aunt! Such a joyous occasion for the Second Branch of the family, no wonder you fainted from excitement," Song Mingtang sneered.

Since injuring his hand, Song Mingtang's personality has changed drastically; he is now filled with a murderous aura, like a damp and evil ghost.

"Tang'er, you've misunderstood me."

Madam Liu hurriedly got out of bed. "How could I be happy? How can Song Qingning, a woman, become an official? Besides, she is of lowly status and has no talent whatsoever."

"But the truth is, he will be appointed as the Left Commandant of the Capital City Division and the Colonel of the Shence Army in three months."

Song Mingtang gritted his teeth, his eyes burning red with jealousy.

He held the rank of a fourth-grade official and concurrently held two positions.

What gives her, Song Qingning, the right?

"I don't know how she managed to get those two positions!" Madam Liu was also extremely distressed.

These two positions would be perfect for Tang'er!

"I want both of these positions!" Song Mingtang said.

Lady Liu looked troubled.

Song Mingtang's gaze swept coldly over Liu Shi. "What? Second Aunt, you can't bear to part with her?"

"I'm willing to give her up, of course I'm willing to give her up. Song Qingning is not worthy of you, Your Highness. Only if you hold those two positions can you bring glory to our Marquis's mansion."

"But the appointment letter has already been issued and stamped with the imperial seal. The crime of disobeying the imperial decree is too great for us to bear."

Liu said.

"Is Second Aunt worried that Song Qingning will disobey the imperial decree?"

Song Mingtang's words enlightened Liu Shi.

In an instant, Madam Liu knew what to do. "Don't worry, don't worry. Qingning is lucky and isn't afraid to defy the imperial decree. Besides, how could a woman like her be competent for those two positions?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will have her recommend you to replace her."

Everything suddenly became clear.

Ultimately, it's all Song Qingning's fault.

If Song Qingning had told her about this beforehand, she could have asked the Emperor to replace the person with Tang'er before the appointment was issued.

Fortunately, there is still a chance.

After Song Mingtang left, Liu went to Jinxiu Pavilion.

Song Qingning is practicing swordsmanship.

In her previous life, Song Qingning injured her leg and became lame, so she never picked up a sword again.

His kung fu skills have also fallen into disuse.

After her rebirth, she practiced swordsmanship every day and regained her former familiarity.

As soon as Liu entered the courtyard, she felt a gust of sword wind approaching. She was so frightened that her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.

Perhaps because of the shock, when Liu saw Song Qingning dancing with a sword under the tree, she was momentarily dazed, as if she were seeing a scene from the past.

Miss Meng!

Lu Jingshu and Meng Fu, one is the daughter of a Grand Tutor, and the other is the legitimate daughter of the Meng family.

One is a scholar, the other a warrior; they get along remarkably well.

In terms of status and appearance, she was the best among women in the capital.

Liu looked up to them, envied them, and at the same time wanted to be one of them.

But she couldn't break up their friendship.

Meng Fu often went to the Lu residence to see Lu Jingshu.

While Lu Jingshu painted, Meng Fu practiced swordsmanship. She could only watch from afar, secretly learning Lu Jingshu's gentleness and elegance, and Meng Fu's boldness and heroism.

But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get it right.

Unexpectedly, Song Qingning's sword dance possessed the grace of Meng Fu!

Liu took a deep breath.

She thought to herself, even if Song Qingning has the looks of Meng Fu, she will not have the fate of becoming empress like Meng Fu.

Just then.

A leaf whizzed past her ear, startling Liu Shi so much that her face paled.