. Eagerly, he asked, "Mistress, which Song family""Meng Jin Yao, the daughter of Master Song, the Sacrificial Wine Officer of the National Academy, was speaking. She glanced at the willow tree, its bl...Changxing Houfu.

After returning home, Meng Jinyao just sat down and let out a long sigh. The two heavy stones that had been pressing on her heart finally moved away, and she suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

Under the guise of being her stepmother, she made it difficult to file a complaint against her for filial piety. Now that she didn't make it to the government, she also got what she wanted, which was really not easy.

The reputation of a virtuous wife and mother, cultivated by Mrs. Sun for over a decade, has now become the talk of the town as a poisonous woman. Even Mrs. Sun's own children are unable to escape the stain of their mother's name throughout their lives. Meng Chengxing and Meng Jinyu did not commit murder, but whose fault is it that their mother did Blame can only be attributed to their mother's numerous evil deeds that have dragged them down.

Gu Jingxi saw her sitting there quietly, two lines of tears falling from her eyes, and his heart ached. He sat down beside her, pulled her into his arms, and softly comforted her: "Ai Yao, don't cry."

Meng Jin Yao broke into a smile: "My husband, don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just happy. These years, I've been thinking about how to bring down the Sun family, and now the Sun family has finally gotten what they deserved."

Gu Jingxi wiped her tears while asking, "Are you just going to let the Sun family off like this"

How is that possible I'm not that magnanimous.

Meng Jinyang immediately shook her head, a smile playing on the corner of her lips, a teasing one: "This is just the beginning. Killing to pay for one's life is natural and righteous; there's no way I would let her off easily. However, people say that killing hurts the heart, but I think today's punishment isn't enough. When I finish watching the show, I'll report her to the authorities and have her arrested. What my husband told me about the law earlier applies perfectly to Sun Shi now, doesn't it She became my stepmother because of my father, but now that my father has abandoned her, she is no longer my stepmother. If I accuse her, it wouldn't be unfilial..."

Gu Jingxi was slightly taken aback. His little wife was smarter than he imagined, carefully planning every step. He praised her: "Ayao has learned very well, she's truly worthy of being the wife of Dali Temple Qing."

Meng Jin Yao hugged his neck and 'pecked' him on the face, giggling: "That's also thanks to my husband's good teaching. With such an excellent teacher like my husband, how could a student not learn well"

"Is that all for tuition"

Gu Jingxi raised an eyebrow lightly, seemingly displeased with her actions.

Meng Jin Yao was taken aback by his words, but quickly followed suit, pressing her lips onto his. She took control of the kiss, dominating him and refusing to let him take charge. They kissed deeply, their tongues entwined.

When they were separated, Gu Jingxi hugged her body, his forehead against hers, looking at her glistening eyes, and whispered in a voice that was ambiguous to the extreme: "Ayao not only studies law well, but even this she learns well. It seems my teaching level is not bad."

Suddenly, Meng Jiny Yao's face flushed red. She glared at him shyly, then turned her head away and said in a huff, "You don't have to praise me for this, I know it myself.

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Gu Jingxi let out a low chuckle, knowing she was embarrassed but continued to tease her: "Ai Yao, your tuition hasn't been paid yet."

Meng Jin Yao, hearing this, turned her face back to him: "Then what do you want to do"

"I'll put your tuition on hold for now, I'll collect it next time," Gu Jingxi said as she planted a kiss on his flushed cheek. Then she asked, "What about the other accomplice What are you planning to do with Yao"

Meng Jinyao said faintly, "My mother's death, he bears half the responsibility. He was there at the time, and while Mrs. Sun acted, he helped cover it up. However, he can't move for now, at least until after Chengzhang enters official service and stabilizes things."

She pondered for a moment before continuing, “In another ten or eight years, he will only be in his forties. His health has always been good, and I hear his pulse is always strong and healthy every time he sees the doctor. There should be no problem with him living to that age. Besides, if something were to happen to him, Meng Chengxing would inherit the title. I don't particularly want him to inherit it, but I wouldn't scheme against him either. Let's see, now that Sun is gone, can he control himself and not cause trouble Maybe my father could use this opportunity to act for righteousness and persuade the Emperor to strip him of his position as Crown Prince and instead install Chengzhang, who is my mother’s eldest son, as the new Crown Prince.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingxi praised his wife's actions. Even though he harbored resentment towards his father-in-law, one of the murderers, he wasn't blinded by hatred. His mind remained clear and composed.

Given his nephew's skills and talent, he could participate in the annual academy exam next year. It would be very easy for him to pass the exam and become a Xiucai scholar. Three years later, he could take the triennial autumn examination. As long as he studies diligently during these three years, passing the imperial examination should not be difficult. In the future, becoming a jinshi (top scholar) should also be achievable.

One's father-in-law indeed cannot move so quickly, because once he does, he will be required to observe filial mourning, and during this period, he is forbidden from participating in the imperial examinations.

Even if one passed the imperial examinations and became a jinshi, entering the court as an official, they could still be easily forgotten by the emperor if they were granted leave of absence due to filial piety (丁憂). Once their mourning period was over, their original position would be gone, and they would be assigned a trivial post at random. It's unclear how long it would take for them to be promoted. At least one should have some achievements before taking leave of absence, so that at the very least, they leave an impression on the emperor and remind him of their existence.

This is truly no exaggeration. Many officials who don't serve in the capital city and have little chance to see the Emperor, would frequently write imperial edicts to greet him. The content was quite mundane, such as asking the Emperor about his recent appetite, sleep quality, or overall health. Sometimes, they even reported on how well flowers were blooming in their assigned locations, all to express their presence to the Emperor and ensure he wouldn't forget them.

Meng Jinyao sneered, "I used to think that even though my father had concubines and mistresses, he still loved Sun quite a bit. He kept her in the palm of his hand for so many years. Now I see that he only loves himself."

The more she thought about it, the more she felt sorry for her mother. She spat angrily, "He didn't like my mother but married her, indirectly causing her death. He concealed the perpetrator's crimes and then pinned the blame on me for killing her. For over ten years, he ignored me completely, allowing Sun to torment me. I used to think he just didn't care because he thought I was a 'killer' of my mother. Now I realize he's guilty. I guess seeing my face, which resembles my mother's so much, reminds him of how she was killed and how he wickedly covered it up. This accomplice deserves to die!"

Gu Jingxi felt her intense emotional waves and hugged her tighter. Looking into her eyes, he said in a gentle voice: "Ayao, those who do evil will not end well. Let's just watch his ending. Even if we don't take his life, we can secretly make trouble for him. In short, let's just make sure he doesn't live too comfortably."

Listening to his voice, Meng Jin Yao's emotions gradually calmed down. She buried her face in his chest, inhaling the faint fragrance of orchids on him, and felt a sense of peace. She softly said, "Husband, it's good to have you."

Gu Jingxi smiled and asked, "How is my husband doing"

I didn't think my little wife would say it, but unexpectedly this girl suddenly looked up at him. Her bright eyes were filled with him, and she slowly said, “I think you are like a good medicine, and even a medicine that can heal me. Whenever I feel down, after talking to you, my mood relaxes.”"Though a concubine's status is higher than that of common servants, being half a mistress, she isn't officially married in. She can only call herself "this one" and address the main wife respectfully...