20demayo Chapter 278 Maid Liu Qing
Chapter 278 Maid Liu Qing
The maid was filled with gratitude when she saw that Chu Ci did not pursue her.
She immediately bowed to Chu Ci respectfully and sincerely, tears flashing in her eyes, and said, "The princess's teachings are engraved in my heart, and I will strictly discipline myself in the future."
"From now on, I will be careful with my words and thoughts, follow the instructions of the county lord, and never make the same mistake again. I will serve my young lady more attentively and not cause trouble for the county lord."
This maid is quite interesting.
Chu Ci smiled slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, and said softly: "You were able to correct your mistakes this time, which shows that you have a pure and kind character."
"Since you are going to serve your young lady more attentively in the future, I might as well tell you that the Royal Women's Academy also has non-teaching positions. Jobs like managing housework and helping to arrange activities. With your cleverness, if you can pass the exam, it may be beneficial to both you and your young lady. Otherwise, why don't you try it too?"
The maid was sincerely grateful to Chu Ci. She didn't expect that such a great thing would fall upon her head.
She opened her mouth, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked by something. Now it was her turn to be so excited that she couldn't speak.
Li Min was the first to react. She stared at Chu Ci with her clear eyes, with some doubt and uncertainty. She asked with a trembling voice: "Really? You don't have to take special care of me, I..."
After hearing what Li Min said, her maid calmed down.
The maid lowered her head slightly and looked at Chu Ci cautiously, with a hint of surprise and expectation in her eyes.
However, perhaps because she still had some concerns in her heart, or perhaps because she didn't know how to respond, the maid pursed her lips, but ultimately did not say no.
Seeing that the maid did not refuse, Chu Ci slowly spoke, "In Miss Li's mind, am I the kind of person who likes to associate with the rich and powerful? I like her because I can see her intelligence and potential from her words and deeds."
Then, Chu Ci turned his gaze to the maid and asked softly, "What's your name?"
"My name is Liu Qing." Liu Qing quickly and respectfully gave her name.
"This princess likes Liu Qing, so she is naturally valuable. But I must also point out that if you want to take the exam, you must be a commoner. Miss Li, are you willing to restore Liu Qing's freedom?"
"Yes, yes." Li Min's face was filled with joy. She was really happy for Liu Qing. She quickly agreed and immediately turned to Liu Qing and said anxiously, "Quick, take out your indenture."
However, seeing how excited they were, Chu Ci immediately spoke to comfort them, "Don't be so anxious. It will be the same after the exam. Let Liu Qing prepare for the exam first, and don't let it distract you."
After Chu Ci finished speaking, he slowly turned his gaze to the female officials who had just been sent over not far away. He looked solemn and said in a serious tone: "Everyone, is there any problem with the arrangement of this matter? This princess hopes that everything can be done in accordance with the rules and regulations, and be fair and just. There must not be any negligence or favoritism."
One of the female officials stepped forward, bowed slightly, and replied respectfully: "Don't worry, my lady, we will judge impartially and will not show any partiality."
Chu Ci nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Okay, let's get started!"
After saying that, Chu Ci gracefully made a gesture of invitation to the people watching outside the door, and said in a clear and loud voice: "Everyone, are you interested in being a witness for today's exam? This will also make this exam more fair and transparent under everyone's supervision."
Those who could watch the fun at Fan’s house were all officials from nearby.
They just wanted to have some fun and treat it as a pastime after dinner.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci seized the opportunity and made them a shield to fundamentally prevent anyone from using this incident to attack her or the Fan family in the future.
But if you don't get in, the female officials sent out from the palace are not vegetarians.
Of course, there are some people who think quickly. Since Li Min from the eldest princess's family can take the examination to become a female official, and Li Min's maid can take the examination to become a job, then can they also get such an opportunity for their own daughters or maids?
With this in mind, they who were originally still hesitating and waiting seemed to be suddenly enlightened. The spark of hope ignited in their hearts, and their pace unconsciously quickened. They couldn't wait to get involved and see if they could gain some benefits for themselves.
Little did they know that this was also a move by Chu Ci.
She had long anticipated that everyone would have such thoughts, and deliberately threw out such bait to lure them into the game.
After all, in this imperial society, especially in the capital where the powerful and wealthy gather, it is not just talk that the superiors should follow suit.
Only by fully mobilizing these officials and their families and letting them actively participate in it, will the people below follow suit.
In less than a day, the news of Li Min's examination in Fan Mansion spread throughout the capital.
Look, the most prosperous teahouse in the capital is packed with people.
The storyteller was speaking with great excitement: "Dear guests, today we are going to talk about the rare event of the Imperial Women's College recruiting female officials!"
He was holding a folding fan, shaking his head, "Although Princess Yixin had a rough life, she was truly concerned about the country and the people. So when the emperor returned to the capital, he gave Princess Yixin the task of organizing the 'Royal Women's College'. Princess Yixin lived up to the emperor's expectations and did her best!"
At this point, before the gentleman finished speaking, someone in the audience was already impatient. A rich young man in brocade clothes shouted loudly: "We all know all this, tell me something we don't know——"
As soon as this was said, many people echoed: "Yes, yes, tell us something we don't know. We just want to hear about the latest news in the examination room!"
For a moment, the teahouse was filled with noise.
The storyteller naturally couldn't win over the crowd. He coughed twice, cleared his throat, and continued, "It is said that the examination room was decorated solemnly. There were guards at the door, brocade curtains hung around, and the desks were equipped with pens, inkstones, and paper. When Miss Li Min entered, her expression was both nervous and determined..."
However, when the gentleman was halfway through his words, the young man interrupted him impatiently.
"Don't talk about useless things. The one in the Princess's Mansion is now a seventh-rank female official. I'm afraid everyone in the capital knows this."
"I just want to know how the maid named Liu Qing is doing now?" The young man was seen tapping the table with the folding fan in his hand while speaking, his face full of anxiety and curiosity.
The people around also responded: "Yes, yes, tell me about Liu Qing's situation."
For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the storyteller, waiting for him to give an answer.