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However, during the time after Queen Wang's death, Dugu Hao, at his age, witnessed too many instances of bullying and learned the harsh realities of human nature. He also came to understand that Queen Wang, who seemed as gentle as a sheep, could be fiercer than any man when provoked.
Thus, everyone in the palace lived behind a mask; in that great melting pot, no one was truly innocent.
"Continue to keep an eye on the Queen. Report anything urgent promptly, and pay attention to what Queen Wang serves the Emperor," Dugu Hao said, not believing that woman could forever hide her true intentions.
The next day at noon, after the Emperor finished his court session, he broke out in a cold sweat. He feared losing control of his body in the Golden Throne Hall and embarrassing himself in front of everyone.
Only upon returning to Phoenix Palace could he truly relax.
Queen Wang had prepared a balanced meal of meat and vegetables early on, waiting for Dugu Han's return from court.
Her well-maintained face showed no wrinkles, her complexion was fair as she hurried out to greet Dugu Han.
In just a short distance, this Sovereign's body had become so weak that he could not walk back on his own legs; the dragon chair had become an essential tool for his outings.
"Your Majesty, look at you. Your body is so weak; you should rest well. Taking care of your health is a blessing for us people of Western Moon," Queen Wang said as she served him his meal, expressing her concern.
After a while, she appeared to consider Dugu Han's well-being: "Your Majesty, if you are truly exhausted, you can delegate some tasks to others to lighten your load."
"This is what I should do, Your Majesty." Looking at Li Er, who was already in his twenties and had completed major life events like marriage and having children, she thought it was reasonable to give him more responsibilities. He worked diligently and honestly; why not give him a try?
She was indeed always scheming for her son's power.
The Emperor Dugu Han had been enjoying his meal when Queen Wang's words drifted into his ears. His body naturally began to slump; a feeling of suffocation rose in his chest that he couldn't release or suppress.
Why was it that before he even made a move, everyone else was already plotting for that position?
Having reached this point, Dugu Han's mindset as a politician is not something an ordinary person possesses; he can clearly sense Queen Wang's disloyalty.
Deep down, he cannot bear to watch others covet his position while he is still in power.
"I am full; you can eat slowly, Queen," Dugu Han said, waving his sleeve as he left.
Only Queen Wang remained, her face alternating between pale and flushed, her expression twisted with rage. "Dugu Han, since you cannot give me what I want, why shouldn't I fight for it myself?"
Dugu Han's distrustful attitude only fueled her resentment. "Your Majesty, since you are so cold-hearted, I no longer need to consider your feelings."
She had hesitated at first; after all, the emperor had treated her fairly well while in power. But in the face of authority, everything else seemed meaningless.
Dugu Han was unaware of how deeply scheming the woman he had cherished all his life truly was.
Meanwhile, at Anlu Academy in the capital city.
A group of four, accompanied by two maidservants, made their way from the north side and stopped at the entrance of Anlu Academy.
It was just entering autumn, and the school was still in the process of enrolling students, making it easier for Liu Qingyan to register.
The group consisted of those who were sending Liu Qingyan back to school: the Wen Family, Yang Yichen, and Liu Qingyan herself.
Although they were not dressed in expensive clothing or adorned with exquisite hairpins, their warm smiles and youthful faces attracted many gazes in the crowd.
"Look over there; who is that?"
"Yes, I've never seen them before; they must be a new student this year."
"That makes it difficult to get in. The exams have already been taken, and they're the only one left. Will the Master still accept them?" The older students couldn't help but gossip.
The images of a few individuals were deeply ingrained in their minds.
As they whispered among themselves, it was merely curiosity about something new, which is a natural human reaction.
Yang Yichen gently patted Liu Qingyan's shoulder. "Don't worry, you can do it. Just answer with what you know. With your current level, passing shouldn't be a problem."
This assessment was specially arranged by the other party because of his influence. A few Masters would each ask you a question and determine your performance based on your answers.
Before the assessment, accompanying family members were not allowed inside. Liu Qingyan stood alone, head held high, with a youthful face that radiated confidence.
Just from this posture, several examiners had a favorable impression of him.
In the subsequent Q&A session, Liu Qingyan provided insightful answers every time, with clear arguments and ample evidence. He even managed to cite recent events from the court as examples, which delighted the Masters.
"Not bad, not bad. It's worth it for us to give you a backdoor assessment; you can stay."
Things went surprisingly smoothly. When Liu Qingyan walked out, his expression was calm, neither sad nor happy.
It was hard to read him, but when he saw his family, a perfect smile appeared on his lips. "Aunt, Brother Yang, sister, I passed! Hahaha!"
"Congratulations! We knew you would pass; we knew no question would be too difficult for you."
"Alright, we'll drop you off here. We'll help you set up your accommodation, and you can just relax and go home during your breaks," Liu Qingxi instructed.
Wen Family smiled gently, ruffling the hair of Liu Qingyan, who was the same height as her. "Just take care of yourself."
Yang Yichen then offered him a manly encouragement.
After arranging Liu Qingyan's study matters, they bid farewell to Master and left the academy.
A moment later, on Azure Dragon Street,
The three of them strolled along the street. The early autumn air carried a slight chill, refreshing against their skin, making the temperature quite comfortable.
At Hundred Flavors Inn, in a private room on the second floor, a tall man dressed in black coldly observed the bustling street. Neither the common people nor the dignitaries could disturb his calm demeanor.
Suddenly, his eyes brightened as a familiar figure appeared before him. A young boy in blue clothing approached with a warm smile that seemed to dazzle everyone around.
This was completely different from what he usually knew; in front of him stood someone who always wore a cold expression without any hint of extra emotion.
"Yang Yichen, do you think this looks good?" The girl picked up a handicraft from the roadside and asked the boy beside her with a cheerful smile.
The man in black on the second floor narrowed his eyes. The girl's voice sounded so familiar. Looking again at the girl in the Nude Pink Embroidered Orchid Long Dress with her round face and natural dimples that seemed to always smile, he felt his heart skip a beat.
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