(The pacing is rather slow, and the reforms clash with old customs, creating plenty of conflict.)
(1) Since its founding, the Western Qin Dynasty had encouraged women to take the civil service examinations and become officials. But because of society’s stubborn prejudices, putting this policy into practice was extremely difficult.
Tang Zhiyu had studied under her maternal grandfather since childhood and taken the examinations alongside her cousin. When she was eighteen, she was summoned to the capital, Fan Jing, for two reasons: the examinations and her marriage.
(2) At the Lantern Festival banquet in the palace, the emperor brought up Tang Zhiyu’s marriage to Xiao Wuxu, the fifth son of the Duke of Zhenguo.
The emperor said, “April 25 is an auspicious day. That girl Zhiyu and that rascal Xiao Wuxu can get married then!”
Xiao Wuxu’s eyes lit up. “Will Sister marry me, or will I marry Sister?”
Tang Zhiyu: ...
The Xiao family: !!!
Everyone else lowered their heads to hide their laughter!
(3) The emperor sat on his dragon throne and watched Tang Zhiyu walk into the Golden Hall among the officials. He murmured, “Mother, someone has finally put on the official robes you designed yourself. When will you come back to see them?”
It's great. It's a new day. Can you update it soon? I can't get enough of it. I can't get enough of the storyline. I like the characters very much.