"Xie Yuanjiu, the fourth young lady of the Xie family," the elder aunt announced.
It was like a drop of water in a sizzling wok; the crowd immediately erupted.
There was surprise, suspicion, and also envy among them.
Ye Shangyi was especially astonished, staring at Xie Yuanjiu. "Elder Aunt, did you make a mistake? In the five days we've been in the palace, Xie Yuanjiu only took the exams for two days, and she didn't even pass!"
"Why was she chosen to be a female official?"
The elder aunt looked at her, her expression calm. "These were Consort Rong's own words. I would never dare to falsify them."
Ye Shangyi indignantly clenched her fists, glaring angrily at Xie Yuanjiu.
Facing the crowd's varied gazes, Xie Yuanjiu offered a mild, gentle smile, appearing as if she were completely unfazed.
