You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?
Chapter 62 – Zhao Ning: Man, you have piqued my interest

"Mother does not allow it!"

The queen's four words expressed her resolute attitude.

In the past, before Zhao Ning made a decision, she would also express her opinion, but she would definitely let Zhao Ning make the final decision.

However, this time, she gave an indisputable attitude.

Too dangerous!

It's too dangerous!

This world has always been a world of nobles. From the Lords to the male barons with only small power in their hands, everyone has their own fiefdom.

Power, land, population, these things are the life of the nobles!

The imperial examination opened up an upward channel for the common people, and all the talented people in the world are the monarch's students. This will inevitably strengthen the royal power. If there were no nobles in this world, this system would be what all monarchs dream of.

Unfortunately, this world has always been a world of nobles, and the imperial examination is to take the lives of the nobles.

If Zhou Tianzi is not respected by the Lords, then Zhou can be destroyed.

If the Lords are not respected by the domestic aristocracy, then the Lords can be destroyed.

Especially in the Kingdom of Li, the Zhao clan cannot even completely suppress the Wei and Han families. Now, if they go to promote the imperial examination and dig out the roots of the nobles, what is the difference between that and seeking their own destruction?

Not to mention Zhao Ning alone, even if the Kingdom of Li has been established for thousands of years, all the monarchs added together are not enough to die.

So the queen's eyes were sharp, hoping that Zhao Ning could recognize himself and know how to retreat.

But Zhao Ning smiled slightly and said: "Mother doesn't have to worry. Although I am longing for the imperial examination system, I also understand the difficulties involved. The situation in Li Kingdom is extremely dangerous to implement the imperial examination system. However, if we don't do it now, we will never do it. I will not rashly change the system, but I must leave room for the imperial examination system. The Zhao clan has a pool of talented people, and one day we will be able to open up a new world."

"This..."

The queen looked at Zhao Ning's calm expression, feeling a little trance, as if she saw the young man who was full of vigor and vitality back then.

But that young man has now become an old man hiding in a secret room, struggling to survive.

She sighed lightly: "But Ning'er, you have to understand that you are only the Crown Prince now, and you have not ascended to the throne! On the other side of the throne, Pingling Jun is still watching you closely. The stability of your position as Crown Prince is the result of the balance of power between the major aristocratic families. If the imperial examination system really shows its signs, not to mention the Wei and Han families, even the Zhao clan may drive you down!"

Zhao Ning fell silent. This is indeed a big problem.

The queen patted Zhao Ning's shoulder lightly: "Don't mention the imperial examination matter again in the future. Even if you want to mention it, you should at least wait until after you ascend to the throne!"

Zhao Ning nodded seriously: "Yes!"

The queen did not speak anymore, shook her head and left the Qingjiang Palace.

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Zhao Ning sat in front of the desk, looking at the paper on the table in silence.

On the paper were all her thoughts on the imperial examination system. Although she only heard Ying Wuji mention this concept today, with her political acumen, she could supplement many details.

However, on these contents, there was a huge bloody handprint, which was left when the queen slapped the table just now.

"Phew..."

She leaned back and lay down, looking at the ceiling with her hands behind her head, feeling a little curious.

In a world with the imperial examination system, how did Ying Wuji come up with this idea?

She wanted to enter that fictional world and take a look, because she knew that it would be difficult for her to see this become a reality in her lifetime.

Are the people of Kingdom Qian so creative?

Shang Yang's reform changed the bitterness and weakness of Kingdom Qian and created a tiger and wolf country in the barren and cold land.

Now, Ying Wuji has come up with the imperial examination system. This idea is more imaginative, more provocative to the nobles, and more dangerous than Shang Yang's reform.

Shang Yang died a miserable death...

Will she die more miserably than him?

Sigh...If only he hadn't met Ying Wuji, he wouldn't have heard about the impossible task of reforming the imperial examination system. It was like a vigorous seed that had taken root in his heart and was growing wildly. No matter how hard he tried to avoid it, he couldn't help but be affected.

Perhaps, he should meet him again tomorrow.

To see how the imperial examination system was implemented in the world he had imagined.

...

Minister's Mansion.

"Dammit!"

"Clang clang clang..."

The bronze wine cup bounced far away on the ground.

Luo Yan was so angry that his face turned pale. He never expected that Hua Chao not only didn't leave Ying Wuji, but also joined him in composing a play to openly mock him, her own father?

Even a clay figure has a temper.

The cold wind brushed my face, my son's rebellion hurt my heart deeply.

Her words were like ice needles piercing my heart, as a father, I was truly hurt!

Luo Yan covered his chest, remaining silent for a long time.

Luo Ming stood aside, not daring to move.

After a long while.

Luo Ming cautiously spoke: "Father..."

Luo Yan, both sad and angry, said: "I've been too indulgent with her. I wanted to be a loving father, but all I got was hostility and estrangement. If I don't teach her a lesson, she will eventually jump into the fire pit right in front of me! Sanlang, tomorrow, take people to seal the bookstore!"

Luo Ming was shocked: "Father! This..."

Luo Yan said coldly: "Are you questioning my decision?"

"I dare not!"

Luo Ming quickly lowered his head, but his heart was filled with shock. He didn't expect Luo Yan to be so resolute, sealing the books and not the store was no longer enough for him. Was this a direct confrontation with the Kingdom Qian?

Hua Wanqiu, standing nearby, looked a bit distressed: "Yan brother! Hua Chao is just a child after all, it's normal for her to vent her grievances. She's a good girl, just lacking love in her heart. If you let her go this time, she will surely remember your kindness."

Luo Ming wanted to laugh, this young woman was only in her teens, pretending to be mature and playing the good person. Luo Yan was furious, did she really think he would listen?

Just because she was given the name "Wanqiu," did she really think she was Hua Wanqiu?

Luo Yan: "Fine! Wanqiu, I'll listen to you!"

Luo Ming: "???"

Ah, this, this...

He just agreed?

Without any psychological struggle?

Luo Yan waved his hand: "Sanlang, go back to your room and sleep. Don't get involved with the bookstore anymore!"

Luo Ming was confused: "So, should I still take people to the bookstore tomorrow?"

Luo Yan was a bit impatient: "Didn't I say not to get involved? I'll find someone else to handle this! Wanqiu, it's getting late, let's go back to sleep too!"

With that, he put his arm around Wanqiu's waist and prepared to return to their room. Although the anger on his face hadn't subsided, his expression had softened.

Luo Ming was puzzled, not knowing what was going on. But it was good that the bookstore was saved. Although his elder sister was one step closer to the fire pit, at least she wouldn't be too heartbroken this time.

However, just then.

"Master! Master Yan is asking to see you!"

Luo Yan didn't even turn his head: "Tell that troublemaker to get lost!"

Luo Ming: "..."