My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 559 - 358 Imperial Sword_3

For a while, rumors ran rampant in Chang'an, with suspicion ever-present.

The students of the various academies were already caught in excitement, unable to extricate themselves.

Holding the Imperial Examination every year for three consecutive years was naturally a great boon for the students.

In two years, three hundred Advanced Scholars were selected, so those formidable opponents had already successfully come ashore, and in next year's Imperial Examination, their competition would certainly be much less.

With the regular four-year cycle of the Imperial Examination, they couldn't possibly achieve high ranks.

The court effectively gave them three opportunities.

They not only hoped the rumors were true but also hoped Li Nuo would remove more officials to make room for them, thus more Advanced Scholars would be selected at that time.

The courtiers with vested interests had already sent word to their families to prepare early.

Jade Sound Pavilion.

The old woman looked at Phoenix, frowning slightly, and asked, "Is what they say true? Is the Daxia court really going to take action against local officials?"

Phoenix took a sip of tea and said, "It is true. If by the time he inspects the local areas, those local officials haven't managed these issues properly, at the least they'll be dismissed, at the worst they'll lose their lives..."

The old woman said in a deep voice, "It seems they must prepare early, swiftly return the excessive lands, and sever ties with those people."

Fortunately, Phoenix had successfully infiltrated the Li Family.

The spies that Daqi painstakingly cultivated had yet to prove useful; they couldn't die under the Imperial Sword.

After speaking, she looked at another figure in the room and asked, "Yuan Yang, what about you? Haven't you secured the young master from the Song Family?"

Yuan Yang sighed softly and said, "Young Master Song is willing to marry me, and promises to only marry me in this life, but his father disagrees..."

The old woman pondered for a moment, a hint of murderous intent appearing in her eyes, and then she whispered, "If he were dead, wouldn't there be no one to obstruct?"

Phoenix glanced at her and said indifferently, "I advise you not to do this. Don't forget what my husband does—Lord Song is his close friend. If he's discovered, not only will Yuan Yang's efforts be in vain, but Jade Sound Pavilion might be implicated by you..."

The murderous intent in the old woman's eyes gradually dissipated. Phoenix was right; Li Xuanjing's son was very adept at solving cases. It wasn't worth risking Jade Sound Pavilion for a non-heir of the Song Family.

She looked at Yuan Yang and said, "You'll have to find your way. Although the Song Family isn't up to par with the Li Family, seducing a member of a General's family is no easy task and could serve a great purpose in the future. If it's not possible, shift your target sooner..."

As if she thought of something, she looked at Phoenix again, smirked, and said, "Your husband? Don't forget, you're first a person of Daqi, and then a wife of the Li Family. Don't attempt anything irrational. If Li Xuanjing finds out your motives for approaching his son, you know what kind of end awaits you..."

Phoenix's hand, holding the teacup, trembled slightly, then she said calmly, "I know, no need to remind me."

The old woman didn't say much more, only added, "As long as you know. If there's more crucial intelligence, report it promptly..."

After the old woman left, Yuan Yang stood inside the room, sighing softly.

Phoenix walked up to her and asked, "What, you don't want to marry Song Yu?"

Yuan Yang sighed deeply and said, "Young Master Song treats me well, I... I'm willing to marry him, but I don't want to deceive him..."

Phoenix looked at her and asked, "Do you like him?"

Yuan Yang was silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and said, "He's different from others; he genuinely cares for me. But if he knew I approached him with ulterior motives..."

Upon hearing this, Phoenix fell into silence.

Yuan Yang's worries were not unlike her own...

After a long while, she extended her arms, gently hugged Yuan Yang, and comforted her, "If you like him, don't worry about other things. Live in the present. Who knows what the future holds..."

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