Chapter 7
Edward Quan ·
“My decree: every scholar who joined this disturbance is stripped of all academic honors. They are forbidden to sit the imperial examinations for the rest of their lives!”
Wails rose from the crowd.
Ten years of bitter study, gone in a day.
They bitterly regretted it now.
Having dealt with them, the emperor turned to me. The ice vanished from his face, replaced by a kindly smile.
“Minister Su, have you vented your anger?”
I clasped my hands and answered loudly.
“Yes, Your Majesty! The people of the capital have foul mouths, but they can certainly take a beating.”
He laughed.
“You and that blunt tongue! It’s your untamed spirit I like!”
His smile faded, and he grew solemn.
“Su Yuqiao, receive the decree!”
I dropped to one knee.
“Present!”
He proclaimed:
“Su Yuqiao possesses exceptional martial skill, with military strategy surpassing the armies. From this day, she is formally invested as Great Zhou’s first female martial champion! She is appointed Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, of the principal third rank, granted the privilege of riding within the Forbidden City, and awarded a residence!”
“I obey! Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!”
The Minister of War came over and clapped my shoulder.
“Commander Su, I’m entrusting the Imperial Guard’s training to you. Don’t let those brats slack off.”
I grinned.
“Don’t worry, my lord. Anyone who slacks off, I’ll twist his head off!”
He roared with laughter.
The commoners cheered along.
“Hail the martial champion!”
“Long live Great Zhou!”
I rose and breathed deeply of the capital’s air.
The people here weren’t especially bright.
But fighting was legal, and officials got big houses.
I was liking this place more and more.
**The End**
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