The next day at the morning court session, the Emperor appointed officials to renovate examination halls in various provinces, assigning two officials, one main and one deputy. The eldest son of Mr. Li was appointed as the main, and surprisingly, the sixth son of the Wen family's concubine was chosen as the deputy.
The sudden rise of Mr. Li caught people's attention. Yesterday, after court, Mr. Li stopped Zhou Shuren, witnessed by many, leading to discreet glances being cast at Zhou Shuren.
Zhou Shuren sensed it but didn't even raise his eyelids.
The Emperor glanced at his second son, whose fleeting joy deepened the Emperor's disappointment.
Yesterday, Mr. Li's patience made the Emperor feel a bit guilty. He knew the Li family didn't wish for a marriage alliance with the Royal family. Ms. Li received unfair treatment but didn't complain; the Emperor was satisfied with his daughter-in-law, lamenting that such a fine woman hadn't encountered an earnest young man.
