Chapter 304
“Yes!” Grace rose and changed her form of address.
The corner of her eye swept over Margaery; when she saw the charm bead in her hand that night, she sighed inwardly: she did not know whether this charm had protected the Star of Fortune, but it had indeed opened a new chapter for her.
But she also understood that her entry into Wellspring Hall was paving the way for Margaery.
The King proceeded step by step; the pace of reform would surge toward the imperial court like a tide.
As hope appeared, the storm also arrived.
Everyone in the room exchanged glances, their expressions especially complex, a sense of impending storm filling the air.
At this point, Nathan could only follow the King’s lead and asked, “Your Majesty, will this year’s Royal Examinations also be open to women? For example, can young general Phillipa participate in the martial examination?”
Anyone could see the King’s intentions.
n fact, there were only two paths to choose from.
One was to oppose to the end; if victorious, things would remain as they were. The King would die, a new ruler would
scend, and the political situation would not change.
f defeated, then go to hell.
The other was to choose support and advance together.
But for men who had long held power, this was undoubtedly tantamount to a revolution against themselves.
From now on, they would have more competitors.
Yet their positions remained unchanged.
However, now that Margaery was a daughter of the Carey family, how could he not support her?
Moreover, Nathan had also seen Margaery’s potential.
Thus, he said, “The Eastvale Empire is currently weak; this is precisely the time to employ talent. Indeed, we should not be limited by convention. This is a good thing for us.
Having more talented people is always better than having a group stand there, unable to do anything whet woonething goes
wrong.”
Some people clearly felt insulted.
However, the King was pleased to hear this, because it meant his decision was no longer made in isolation, that he had support, and that it was a good thing. So he smiled and said. “Nathan speaks most truly The Royal Exammations will be
open to women.
“From now on, it will be held once a year instead of once every three years, so as to select talent more quickly, and to remove those who are just occupying a toilet without taking a shit.”
“Your Majesty is wise!” Nathan said, breaking out in a cold sweat
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Grace glanced at the King, her eyes filled with genuine admiration. She cupped her hands and said directly, “If war breaks out again, I am willing to volunteer for battle and will ensure that the enemy never returns.”
She was only in her thirties this year, and thanks to years of cultivation, she did not appear old. When she spoke, she exude a mature woman’s irresistible charm, valiant yet composed, inspiring admiration.
Margaery’s eyes sparkled as she watched.
Her heart felt as if magma and hot blood were surging within.
With Grace stepping forward first, she now had a guide on her path, something different from the King, from Simon, or from Norman.
This was a woman.
She was walking her own path, no longer following the path of men.
Although, for now, there were only the two of them on this road.
She was also deeply grateful to the male seniors who had helped her; it was their broad–mindedness that made them willin to open this door and let them step out.
In a sense, they had already transcended the boundaries of gender.
They saw a broader sky and earth.
At this moment, many people also realized why the King had come today.
The Star of Fortune’s recognition banquet was not like Tessa’s.
This was a matter of the court.
And today, the King chose to leave the palace to announce these matters, rather than doing so in court, in order to pave the way for Grace.
Because Grace cannot enter the Golden Throne Hall.
However, at Margaery’s recognition banquet, there were far fewer formalities.
If it were in court, the ministers would oppose Margaery’s entry; as a newcomer, Margaery could not overwhelm the civIÊ and military officials with her strength, making it difficult to advance, and the King could not act arbitrarily
But now, Grace had stepped forward.
Who could compete?
Even if everyone was dissatisfied, they could only hold it in
Unable to win or argue, everyone had to accept the outcome and could not oppose the King further. The King smoothly issued three imperial edicts.
Though it seemed brief, the court had already taken on a new look.
After the official matters were settled, Nathan smiled and entertained everyone, saying, “Please, enjoy the dishes.”
The room was filled with the clinking of glasses.
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Margaery also relaxed, speaking softly to the King. “Your Majesty, thank you.”
The King turned his head, glanced at the young lady beside him, and said in a low voice, “Grace is very capable. She has entered Wellspring Hall and will pave the way for you. You should seek her out when you have the opportunity.”
“Yes.” Margaery’s heart was deeply moved.
The King nodded and sighed softly.
Grace was leading the way and Margaery was following.
In fact, the King had considered cultivating his own daughter; after all, he had even allowed Phillipa into the palace as a junior commander of the Imperial Guard, let alone his own daughter?
When Estelle was three, he sent her to Grace’s side for guidance.
But Estelle cried and refused.
When Estelle was seven, he sent her to Inkwell Academy.
Estelle still refused, forming cliques at Inkwell Academy every day, learning nothing and causing a lot of trouble.
Later, a Grand Tutor was appointed for her, but she did not study diligently, instead pestering the Grand Tutor all day to take her in pursuit of Bernard.
His other two daughters also tried.
They seemed uninterested in this.
In the end, they could only be raised as delicate beauties in the inner palace.
In fact, not all women wished to don armor and shine on the court; they would rather find a good husband and live a simple life.
This was also quite good,
He let those who wished to step forward, and let those who did not wish to, continue their original lives
The path may not be taken, but it must exist.
However, if a path existed but no one ever walked it, it would become overgrown with weeds and cease to be a puih
The King pondered these things, but found no answers.
The taste of the food was absent, and he recalled the young woman he met in his youth. At that time, she stood at the bow of the boat with her hands behind her back and spoke these words, to him, then still a prince, it was nothing short of an carthquake.
She turned her head, smiled at him, and said, “If a monarch truly embraces the world, he should not fear opening a path for
women.
“Only by stepping onto the stage can one know whether it is possible”
“But one cannot stop others on the stage and then claim they are incapable
That made sense.
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
