ad, she wasn't going anyway. If she did go, she'd have to buy a few servants no matter what.Parents are just unwilling to spend money. Now that our family is well-off, buying a few servants isn't out...She glanced at Fu Tianbao's expression, "As you can see, my mother has been making me study these years, just so she can sell me for a good price."
She smiled wryly, her eyes filled with a helpless sadness. Her already beautiful face now had an air of pity.
Fu Tianbao was stunned. He had known Wei Linger for so many years, and he had never seen her so vulnerable.
Just now, when her mother was speaking, Fu Tianbao also heard something.
"Ling'er, no one can force you if you disagree." Fu Tianbao said.
"That is my mother, my own mother. How could I refuse her"
“I… I can help you.”
Wei Ling'er shook her head. "Tianbao, thank you for still standing on my side at this time."
Fu Tianbao looked at her intently, "Ling'er, I... I can really help you."
"It's okay, I'll handle it myself." Wei Ling'er said.
And Wei Ling'er's proposed solution was to go find Tang Xian.
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But given her current circumstances, it would be very difficult for her to meet Tang Xian alone.
But her luck was still pretty good. Today, Tang Xian summoned several ministers in the Imperial Study, naturally concerned about the national treasury's allocation of funds for scholarships and awards, as well as the implementation status.
After the ministers had finished their reports and retired, Wei Ling'er remained standing there, unwilling to leave.
Tang Xian was a majestic emperor, but he wasn't heartless.
He glanced at the troubled Wei Ling'er, "Minister Wei, is there anything else you wish to report"
At this moment, only one eunuch followed Tang Xian in the imperial study. There was no one else. Wei Ling'er calmed herself down and then knelt down with a thud.
Tang Xian was not surprised.
"Your Majesty, I implore you to grant me justice."
A gleam of understanding flashed in Tang Xian's eyes. "What troubles my new top scholar so"
"Your Majesty, though I am the top scholar, able to speak for all women in the land, I cannot control my own marriage."
Tang Xian didn't interrupt her, letting her continue.
"My mother has arranged a marriage for me, but I am unwilling. After ten years of studying diligently, I do not wish to be confined to the household after marrying into a wealthy family, raising children and managing the home. I implore Your Majesty to help me."
Wei Ling'er's words were full of righteous indignation. She knew these were the words Tang Xian wanted to hear.
"Do you mean to have me annul the marriage on your behalf" Tang Xian asked.
Wei Ling'er nodded. "Your Majesty, I dare to say that when Your Majesty spoke to me back then, it wasn't just a hope for me to be a fleeting blossom. Your Majesty must have had great expectations for me."
Tang Xian hooked his lips, "I don't easily grant marriages, and I haven't ever interfered in people's relationships."
"Your Majesty, the second young master of the Xiong family, has been acting recklessly and his reputation is not good. These are the pieces of evidence I have collected over time, Your Majesty."
She took out a piece of paper from her voluminous official robes, and said, “Please have a look.”
After the little eunuch presented it, Tang Xian only glanced at it. He had to say, Wei Ling'er was very capable. These pieces of evidence were enough to send that boy to prison for life.
"With this, you don't need me anymore and can break off the engagement." Tang Xian said.
Wei Ling'er bit her lip. She didn't dare to be too cunning in front of Tang Xian, after all, she knew that he was incredibly intelligent. If he knew she was being too manipulative, it would ruin her image.
"Your Majesty, your humble servant merely wishes to demonstrate that his intellect and abilities are no less than any man's. Your humble servant can resolve this instance, but there will be a second time, a third time... Your humble servant desires to focus on important matters and does not wish to waste time on these trivial affairs."
Tang Xian leaned back slightly, leaning against the golden and brilliant dragon throne. The pillows behind him were embroidered by Fu Jiujiu under his coercion. Her craftsmanship was naturally far inferior to that of a professional embroiderer, but he just found them the most comfortable.
"Do you want a permanent solution Then I'll have the Empress arrange a marriage for you, finding a husband who won't hinder you from doing what you wish"
Wei Ling'er was startled. She had sworn her loyalty and demonstrated her abilities, so why wasn't everything going according to her plan
"Your Majesty, I am not currently thinking about marriage. Please grant me this favor." Wei Ling'er's heart was pounding wildly inside her chest, fearing that Tang Xian wouldn't agree and would truly allow Fu Jiujiu to bestow a marriage upon her.
Fu Jiujiu bestowed a marriage, what good dowry could she give herself
"A man should get married when he is grown, and a woman should get married as well. I remember you said in the palace exam how to balance official duties and family life, and you did so eloquently. Then why, looking at your heart, do I see that you are choosing not to marry to achieve balance"
Wei Ling'er was startled. "No... no, Your Majesty, I... I'm not refusing to marry, but... but I have someone I admire."
Tang Xian looked at her, "Then things are simpler."
"He...he... he can't marry me yet. Please, Your Majesty, have mercy and allow me to wait for him."
Without Tang Xian asking, Wei Ling'er slightly raised her head and said, "Without him, there would be no Wei today. In this life, I only want to marry him. He changed my destiny."
She raised her head, meeting Tang Xian's sharp gaze. The pressure was immense, and she instantly lowered her head.
Tang Xian stared coldly at her, "Wei Ling'er."
Weiling'er's heart rose to her throat. She both hoped that the Emperor brother would understand her feelings and feared that he would be angry if he heard them.
She was worried she had been a bit rash.
"I am here!"
"Wei Ling'er, since you know how difficult it is to study hard for ten years in seclusion, then you should cherish it. The Emperor and the Empress allowed women to serve in government not to make them abandon their feelings and devote themselves to the court, but precisely because this path is so difficult, you should cherish it even more."
"I obey your command," Wei Ling'er replied, but she wanted to know if there was an answer to what had just happened.
"Matters of marriage are family affairs, and I shall not interfere. With your intelligence and acumen, I trust you can resolve this yourself."
Tang Xian's face was cold. "Leave," he said.
Wei Ling'er left in a fluster, her mind constantly replaying what had just happened.
She is not the kind of person who retreats in the face of difficulties. She only becomes stronger with challenges.
The emperor brother must not have heard her meaning. It's alright, she hasn't done enough yet. She has to make him know that she is someone who can walk side by side with him, definitely not a delicate flower relying on him.
After Tang Xian went back, his face was frighteningly gloomy. Seeing Fu JiuJiu naturally eased it a bit, but Fu JiuJiu could tell something was up. "Who upset you"
Tang Xian frowned, "What do you think"
"I didn't go to court with you, so where would I know" Fu Jiujiu rolled her eyes at him. "Such a temper."
Tang Xian softened instantly. He wouldn't dare to get angry with the little woman, "It's still that Wei Ling'er, she..."
Fu Jiu Jiu looked at Tang Xian's fidgeting appearance, guessing what had happened in her heart. However, she pretended to be clueless and asked, "What's wrong with her"
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