si-mexico Chapter 410: Lady Yang, who sacrificed her relatives for the sake of justice
Chapter 410: Lady Yang, who sacrificed her relatives for the sake of justice
"How did he die?" Jiang Suining paused as he was getting on the carriage.
According to previous information, Han Yueying set fire to Han Nian'an's house, but she herself was not injured.
After returning to the Han family, although Han Mingzhang was furious, he just locked her in the room. In addition, with Wang's protection, she probably would not be punished.
"Miss, she was burned to death. I heard that it was a concubine named Chen from the Han family who set the fire. She took advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival last night when everyone was celebrating and burned down the house where Han Yueying was confined. When the Han family found out, the fire was too big and it was too late. In the end, they only found Han Yueying's charred body. After confirming that Han Yueying was dead, the concubine Chen also jumped into the lake."
Jiang Suining thought for a moment and remembered the other person.
Aunt Chen is Han Yue'e's biological mother. Previously, news came out from the Han family that Han Yue'e died in an accident. She asked people to pay attention. Han Yue'e's death should be related to Han Yueying and Han Nian'an.
I heard that Aunt Chen had once made a scene, but she died down later and there was no news of her. She also stayed in the mansion.
Now it seems that he knew he was powerless to take revenge, so he lay dormant for a long time, waiting for the opportunity.
Biyun and Xier were both nearby, so they naturally heard the news as well.
Biyun said, "Han Yueying set fire to Han Nian'an and then she was burned to death by Aunt Chen. This is really retribution."
When the word "retribution" came out, Jiang Suining suddenly raised his eyebrows and once again thought of Han Nian'an's previous question.
Perhaps there really is a cycle of cause and effect, and retribution will come.
Jiang Suining said nothing, got into the carriage, and started heading for the palace.
He still entered from the west gate of the palace, but this time he didn't have to wait at the gate. The female official's certificate had been delivered two days ago, and he could enter the palace directly with the certificate.
Today is the day he officially takes office. Before taking office, he came to Queen Shi’s palace according to the rules. All the subsequent specific matters will also be arranged by Queen Shi.
Jiang Suining was the second one to arrive. The first one to arrive was Wei Yao, an eighth-rank host who was also responsible for the audience with guests and banquet rewards like Jiang Suining.
Jiang Suining was not familiar with her. He only remembered that she got second place in the second round of assessment, just behind himself.
As for Wei Yao's background and origins, she was not very clear. She heard that she came to the imperial city specially after hearing the news of the selection of female officials, and she didn't know any of the female relatives in the imperial city.
Because the other person seemed to have a cold personality and didn't seem to like chatting with others, Jiang Suining didn't say much, just smiled, nodded and greeted him.
As for Lu Yan, she came here with He Qingrui. The two of them happened to meet at the palace gate. Judging from the smiles on their faces, they had a very pleasant conversation along the way.
When they saw Jiang Suining and the others, they both hurriedly greeted them.
Jiang Suining responded with a smile, but Wei Yao just nodded and still didn't say anything.
"I don't know what tasks the Queen will assign to us today. Although the dust has settled in the past few days, I'm still very nervous." He Qingrui spoke in a low voice, with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation on her face.
"After all, we have just taken office. We will most likely be sent to sort out some classics to give us some time to transition and adapt." Lu Yan's tone was comforting. After she finished speaking, she smiled and looked at Jiang Suining and Wei Yao, "I guess you should be taken to learn some matters related to the palace banquet."
When she noticed the faint blue color under Jiang Suining's eyes, Lu Yan added another sentence.
"Sui Ning, you are the one who doesn't need to be nervous. We should all stay calm and listen carefully to your instructions."
Jiang Suining understood that Lu Yan had misunderstood, but he did not explain anything. He just responded to Lu Yan's words.
Soon, with the announcement, Queen Shi arrived. Jiang Suining and the others stopped talking and bowed respectfully in a serious manner.
"I've met the Queen."
"No courtesy, stay on your own."
Queen Shi motioned for them to stand up and her eyes fell on the four people in front of her. After they stood up, she did not immediately announce the next arrangements, but instead looked a little strange.
After waiting for a while, Queen Shi still didn't speak, and everyone was a little confused.
After thinking for a while, Lu Yan bowed and asked, "Empress, I will officially take office today. I wonder what arrangements will be made next?"
"No hurry." Queen Shi shook her head, "There is still one person who has not arrived."
"Anything else?" Lu Yan was stunned.
Not only Lu Yan, Jiang Suining and the others were also confused.
There were only four of them who passed the three rounds of assessments. Why is there suddenly one more person now?
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. No, I am late!"
A familiar voice came from behind.
If Queen Shi hadn't been present, Lu Yan almost wanted to exclaim that a ghost was lingering.
Jiang Suining couldn't help but frown as he looked at Yang Manman who walked in with her head held high.
She really didn't expect that the person Queen Shi was talking about would be Yang Manman.
She had been disqualified for cheating and frame-up, but now she is here in broad daylight. How did Yang Manman do it?
Unlike Jiang Suining's thoughts, Lu Yan couldn't help but speak directly.
"Empress, hasn't Yang Manman been removed from the list and disqualified? Why is she still here?"
Empress Shi looked at Yang Manman who was approaching, "Miss Yang has made great contributions and has been granted permission by the Emperor to be selected as a female official as well."
She didn't like Yang Manman either, but since the emperor had already given the order, she naturally couldn't object.
"I wonder what contributions Miss Yang has made?" Jiang Suining looked at Yang Manman and asked.
Although the selection of female officials is not as rigorous as the imperial examination, with so many eyes watching, if Yang Manman just did some small things casually, she would not be able to get this opportunity.
Yang Manman did not answer, but raised her eyebrows and looked at Jiang Suining and Lu Yan proudly.
Seeing this look made Lu Yan feel more and more unhappy. She retracted her gaze and saluted Queen Shi again.
"Empress, since it is the Emperor's order, then we naturally dare not raise any objection. However, can you please let us know what exactly Miss Yang has accomplished?"
"Lü Yan, why do you have to interrogate the Queen here?" Yang Manman snorted.
"Please be careful with your words. I'm just asking normal questions. How can you say that I'm forcing you?" Lu Yan had a cold face. Her good mood today disappeared the moment she saw Yang Manman.
Seeing that Yang Manman wanted to continue arguing, Queen Shi stopped the two of them.
After her eyes stayed on Yang Manman for a moment, Queen Shi spoke.
"Official Yang put her father aside for the sake of justice and helped the court investigate corrupt officials in the Ministry of Personnel. The emperor, in recognition of her contributions, granted her request and appointed her as a female official of the seventh rank."