Chapter 844 Lady Shus Provocation (2/2)

Qian Zhuo squinted her eyes and looked at the person in front of her. Then she swept a curtsy and said in a low voice, ”Greetings, Lady Shu.”

Lady Shu. With a smile at the corners of her mouth, Empress Hua] lowered her eyes again. Then she turned a page and said, ”I'm wondering why Lady Shu bring me the white fungus soup in person. I'm flattered.

answering all the questions, Empress Hua looked up at Lord Hua Guo, who was still standing, and said, ”please sit here, Lord Hua Guo.”

Lord Hua Guo nodded and sat beside Empress Hua.

Perhaps it was too boring to keep silent, the Empress] asked softly, ”Is there anything important in the court today?”

Lord Hua Guo was shocked. He looked at Empress Hua and thought, 'Female members of the Imperial Household are not allowed to meddle with the state affairs.' His daughter seemed to be out of line.

However, Xia Huanyu seemed to be very happy. He quickly replied, ”We talked about the imperial examinations which is going to be held in half a month. Many positions in the court are still vacant, and it's a good chance to select some talents. There will held exams on both literature and martial skills. I'll order the Crown Prince to take in charge of the imperial examination and select more talented candidates for the state bureaucracy.”

Empress Hua nodded slightly. She thought for a while and said, ”The imperial examination has always paid great importance to test the examinee the art of state government. I think specialists should be chosen for some certain position. For example, the Minister of the Agricultural Department should have a good understanding of farming. While the Imperial Astronomer should be proficient at observing astronomical phenomena instead of just talking nonsense like comet will bring disaster.”

At the beginning, Xia Huanyu was listening with a smile. He was happy that Empress Hua finally responded when he talked about state affairs. But when he heard it, he felt that something was wrong. He frowned as if he was displeased.

”Imperial Astronomer did talk nonsense this time. I've already scolded him, but I'm wondering who is talking these nonsense in front of Ling'er.” Xia Huanyu asked softly, with undisguised coldness in his eyes.

Qian Zhuo lowered her head in a hurry, her heart beating fast.

However, the voice of Empress Hua was heard faintly, ”Previously, Lady Shu pretended to send white fungus soup and entered the bedroom of Weiyang Palace without my permission.”