The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

Zhou Shou entered officialdom in his early years by participating in the imperial examination in Yunjing and was assigned to the official book bureau in Huai'an City as a clerk.

However, unlike the clerks of the Imperial Academy of the Great Yu Dynasty who compiled classics, histories, philosophical works, and literary collections, the Huai'an City Academy only did one thing.

Compile, print, and revise novels featuring domineering princes, fateful and tragic love stories, and powerful and doting families.

Zhou was meticulous in his work, copying neatly and proofreading rigorously, arranging each love story in the style of official history.

He even added a special note: This is an adaptation of a true story from a past life, and can serve as a model for marriage for people around the world.

Therefore, he was promoted and put in charge of the library, laying a solid foundation.

The library was originally an ordinary attic where scattered love stories were stored, and Zhou Shou then made a suggestion to the emperor.

Modeled after Yunjing, the pavilion was expanded and upgraded to become the official library of Huai'an City. The government petitioned Yunjing to establish that the foundation stone laying ceremony in Mingding Building was based on true stories, and it was listed as a must-read for ladies and noble families throughout the city.

It was named "Hongluan Wenyuan Pavilion".

He even wrote to Yun Jing countless times, which finally moved Yun Jing and the Tongxin Alliance. As a result, Yun Jing and the Tongxin Alliance jointly endorsed him.

After that, he personally supervised the expansion project.

To formalize and officialize the spirit of prioritizing love.

Because of his outstanding achievements, he was promoted exceptionally.

He was first promoted to the position of Education Commissioner, in charge of education throughout the city.

After his promotion, he decreed that all women in every household must study the love classics in the Hongluan Wenyuan Pavilion, and that their marriage values ​​must be based on the predestined love stories in the books.

He also ordered the banning of miscellaneous books that questioned the supremacy of love and romance, allowing only the publication of romance novels featuring domineering princes and sweet love stories.

He also frequently presided over conferences on matters of love and relationships, citing classical texts and historical examples.

Because of his meritorious service in education and his reputation in the Hongluan Wenyuan Pavilion, he was eventually promoted to the position of Chief Criminal Officer in Huai'an, in charge of all cases, sentencing, and legal decisions in the city.

He judged cases fairly and impartially, without any favoritism.

However... the criminal laws used are all those of Yunjing and Huai'an City!

Ren Tianye quickly finished reading it, then looked at it carefully again, and a feeling of utter absurdity welled up inside him.

And this feeling is stronger than ever before!

That's fucking outrageous!

According to various records, he was not a corrupt official or cruel bureaucrat, nor did he have a treacherous or cunning heart. He was reliable in his work and very strict with himself. In Huai'an City, he was truly a rare and honest person.

In fact, he was a rare good official.

Damn it...

This guy actually took Yun Jing's twisted logic of prioritizing love above all else as an ancient code of conduct and a sage's rule to be upheld!

"What kind of mess has Liu Ruyan made?!"

"What have they done to the world?!"

Ren Tianye thought to himself, his killing intent toward Liu Ruyan had increased threefold at this moment.

"Lord Duke..." Pei Jingzhi sighed as he saw Ren Tianye put down his book, "This Zhou chief reminds me of my former self."

"Fortunately, my poisoning was not as severe as his. Even when I was most loyal to the Empress, I never did anything evil to the people."

"But this person worshipped Yunjing as a god and followed it without question. He used his official power to promote the Hongluan Wenyuan Pavilion, and established fallacies and heresies as orthodox rules, thus distorting the atmosphere of the city from top to bottom."

"Abandoning proper education and neglecting the people's livelihood, family business, city defense, and basic duties."

"It also condones obsessive and entangled obsessions, causing countless people to waste their lives."

"What's most hateful is that those who prioritize love above all else suppress the lives of ordinary people. In Huai'an, those who live peaceful and law-abiding lives are considered unforgivable. It's truly laughable, utterly laughable!"

Ren Tianye also sighed.

Some people may go astray, but if their mistakes are not serious and have not harmed innocent people, they can still be given a chance to correct their mistakes and start anew.

Some people, however, mistake the wrong path for the right one, persisting down a dead end, and still fearing they haven't done enough.

Regardless of his original intentions, he deserves the consequences he deserves!

Ren Tianye's eyes sharpened, and he picked up a pen to cross out the name "Zhou Shou".

He immediately shouted, "Call Su Jin here."

A moment later, a guard came to report: "Your Excellency, Lord Su Jin has been summoned to the Huai'an City prison by General Wang Ming."

"What are you going to do in jail?"

Xie Changfeng, the deputy demon-suppressing envoy of the Demon-Suppressing Division, arrived and immediately recounted Xu Qin's outrageous behavior, pleading for leniency and requesting that Zhou Shou obstruct Zhang Shiwang's plans.

Ren Tianye laughed upon hearing this.

"Okay, okay!"

"Chief Zhou is upholding the laws of Yunjing to judge my court's crimes."

"What's wrong?"

"The sword of the previous dynasty, still intending to slay the officials of this dynasty?"

He paused, then stood up and said, "Thank you, Changfeng."

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Go to jail."

"yes!"

Xie Changfeng's face lit up with joy. He had wanted to get involved in this matter for a long time. So what if it was a bewitching demon? In their Demon Suppression Division, there was never one they couldn't correct.

The benefits of the Demon Suppression Division are something you'll only know once you experience it!

The group set off in a grand procession.

Xie Changfeng was very considerate and had someone call Su Jin back.

With the Duke personally taking charge, Su Jin shouldn't try to handle it first, lest she ruin the Duke's grand plan.

As a result, the prison in Huai'an City has become home to some of the most influential people in the Great Yu court.

Ren Tianye, Pei Jingzhi, Su Jin, Xie Changfeng, Zhang Shi, Wang Ming...

Among these people, Zhang Shiwang was in the open, while Ren Tianye and others were in the shadows. They all heard Zhou Shou and Xu Qin's twisted and heretical arguments!

"Being influenced by books—that's the way of the sages—if that's the case, then one's crime can be lessened!"

"I almost wrongly accused an innocent person!"

"I almost wrongly accused an innocent person!"

"You don't need to pay too much in compensation for love!"

"I, the official, believe that Heaven above is watching, and I will surely uphold justice for you!"

"Never let a bad person go unpunished, and never wrong an innocent person!"

"Zhang Shi, do you know your crime?"

"Even if the Duke breaks the law, I will arrest him without hesitation!"

……

Ren Tianye's head was throbbing from listening.

This week, Zhou Shou and Xu Qin are truly... extraordinary!

It is clear that the entire city of Huai'an is in dire straits, and without some effort, it will be difficult to break with the old and establish the new!

Ren Tianye strode out.

The others followed and came out as well.

Zhang Shi, who had been stunned, was about to draw his sword when he suddenly saw Ren Tianye and quickly knelt down.

Wang Ming and the others also knelt down.

The prisoners all knelt down on one knee.

Only Zhou Shou remained steadfast.

With a calm expression, he said, "Lord Duke, your arrival is perfectly timed. However, no matter who comes today, I will punish General Zhang Shi!"

"No one can stop it!"

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