mesbooks Chapter 273 Female Officer
Chapter 273 Female Officer
After they finished speaking, their eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation, staring closely at Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui, as if they were eagerly seeking affirmation and approval, desperately hoping to hear words of support from them.
Chu Ci subconsciously glanced at Nanny Zhang beside him, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind. He remembered that the current queen has released a group of palace maids out of the palace every year in recent years. Most of these palace maids are literate and have various skills.
So, Chu Ci turned her eyes and looked at Fan Jingrui firmly, and said in a resolute tone: "Husband, I want to go to the palace."
Fan Jingrui immediately understood Chu Ci's idea.
However, he thought further: "The status of a palace maid is a little low. It would be better if she could have an official status like Aunt Zhang. Even if those palace maids are literate and have skills, they will inevitably be looked down upon due to their status. Having an official status is different. It can have a deterrent effect and calm the situation."
Chu Ci understood instantly and nodded repeatedly in response: "My husband is considering that after all, these rich ladies in the capital are the best at judging people. If our status is low, they may not take our arrangements seriously, and they may even make things difficult for us and deliberately trip us up."
Fan Jingrui knew Chu Ci had understood what he meant, so he didn't say anything more. "Well, I'll order someone to prepare the car." After saying that, he turned around and hurriedly made arrangements.
When the Queen heard Chu Ci's request, she was extremely surprised and her face was full of disbelief. She confirmed it several times in disbelief.
Only after Chu Ci nodded solemnly and firmly did the Queen ask, "Do you know what you are talking about?"
Chu Ci nodded solemnly and asked with a firm gaze: "Is it troublesome? Why?"
"They were not originally going to be released from the palace, or they have already been released from the palace. I provide them with a decent job, which can not only allow them to give full play to their strengths and realize their own value, but also add strength to the Royal Women's Academy. What's wrong with that?"
The Queen looked at Chu Ci's clueless expression and couldn't help but frown and asked, "Princess Yi Xin, do you know that the people in the capital have been going crazy looking for you these days?"
Chu Ci was a little confused by the Queen's sudden words, "Does this have anything to do with the request I made?"
"Originally it was not related, but the group of palace maids released from the palace this year have been promised to the eldest princess by the emperor." The queen paused deliberately, looked deeply at Chu Ci, and then slowly said: "And the eldest princess has always been close to the second prince. Now that the second prince is imprisoned, the eldest princess is extremely worried. In order to rescue the second prince, the eldest princess tried every possible way and sought help everywhere."
"She can't afford to offend the King of Shu or my son. And you happened to be there at the time, so it's inconvenient for her to come in person."
"But who would have thought that you would have left one step earlier." The Queen said, and couldn't help but laugh at Chu Ci. There seemed to be some helplessness and some ridicule in that smile. "I don't know whether to say that you are lucky or unlucky?"
Chu Ci didn't expect the queen to react like this. She was a little surprised and said quickly, "Your Majesty, what I want is a female official."
"It doesn't have to be the female officials released this year. Those knowledgeable and capable female officials from previous years can also be used, as long as they can be used by the Imperial Women's Academy."
Seeing Chu Ci didn't accept the challenge, the Queen also understood that business was more important, so she could only return to the main topic and said seriously: "I need to discuss this with the Emperor before giving you an answer. After all, this is about the deployment of female officials, and it is not something I can decide on my own."
"Why can't the Queen decide anything?" The Emperor learned that Chu Ci had entered the palace, and because he attached great importance to the Royal Women's College, he hurried over. He heard the Queen's words before he arrived, and asked, with a bit of doubt and curiosity in his tone.
"Your Majesty, may you be well." When everyone heard that the emperor had arrived, they all knelt down and greeted him in unison with a respectful look on their faces.
Seeing this, Chu Ci did not dare to neglect it, and hurriedly followed the crowd and bowed to the emperor, "May the emperor be well."
The emperor looked at Chu Ci who was paying his respects, and waved his hand with a smile, signaling everyone to stand up. After Chu Ci stood up straight, the emperor said, "Is Yi Xin here? What did you ask for that you stopped my queen right away? I am very curious."
If Chu Ci couldn’t see that the emperor was pretending to be confused, then she was stupid.
She did not hesitate to repeat the request she had made to the Queen in detail. Finally, she added: "It doesn't have to be a palace maid. Retired maids and noble ladies with free time are all fine."
"As long as they can pass the exams set by the academy and have the corresponding knowledge and abilities, it will be fine."
"Your Majesty, what do you think?"
The emperor stared at Chu Ci for a long time after hearing this, and then said slowly: "I can assign ten female officials to you, and give you fifteen places for seventh-rank female officials. As for the palace maids, you can choose any of them in the palace, how about that?"
This result was far beyond Chu Ci's expectations, but Chu Ci was not the kind of person who would stop when he had enough.
Seeing that the emperor was so easy to talk to, she struck while the iron was hot and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, can you add two more martial maids? With martial maids, we can better protect the safety of everyone in the academy, and we can also teach some self-defense skills."
Emperor: Have you ever seen someone who takes advantage of others like this?
So his evil taste was also aroused, and he said jokingly: "From what I know, the two girls of the Fan family are quite good at martial arts?"
Chu Ci did not back down and said firmly: "So, I only need two maidservants? Your Majesty is so wise, you will definitely understand my painstaking efforts."
The emperor wanted to take advantage of Chu Ci, but he was actually outmaneuvered. He was only slightly startled, then a smile appeared on his face. He turned his head and said to the queen: "Look, look, this woman is so bold."
The queen merely smiled and nodded in agreement, but she secretly complained in her heart: Isn't it up to you, the emperor, to decide how courageous one is?
The emperor was completely unaware of this.
Chu Ci also flattered him: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
The emperor's heart was instantly warmed by a stove, and he became even happier. "Okay, I agree."
"I want to see what she can do to your Royal Women's Academy."
"But Queen, this Chuci is really interesting and courageous. I think with her personality, she might be able to run this academy in a unique way."
The emperor deliberately said this in front of Chu Ci, and Chu Ci knew in his heart that this was actually a warning to him.
Don't act recklessly just because you have received a little permission; you must act with caution.
However, Chu Ci was not afraid. He bowed openly, with a firm look and bright eyes, and said: "Chu Ci will not let down the emperor's grace. I will go all out to run the Royal Women's College well and live up to the emperor's trust and expectations."