The Rebirth of the Empress

The same group

The examiners in charge of the academy examination were ready and the personnel holding the wooden bucket had recorded different categories to be divided into groups for the exam.

The first is a group of women, for the four scientific arts. Guang Wen Tang students did not have to take the academy examination in first grade, only when they were in second and third grade. Class Three was completed on the next wave and thus only Second Grade students were left with around twenty people.

The woman who attended Guang Wen Tang was the daughter of the noble of the capital and princess Su had no qualifications. Even among Di's daughters, the family would also hire teachers to the residence to teach. Moreover, the cost to Guang Wen Tang was not low, every year their profits would reach a thousand burrows.

At first Shen Xin did not care about such money matters so the three daughters of the Shen residence were all sent to Guang Wen Tang. Ren Wan Yun was dissatisfied with the matter but Shen Xin waved her hand and they did not dare to continue the debate. After all, the money in the public funds were all gifts the Emperor had given Shen Xin for his battle efforts.

Twenty-two people were divided into four groups. There were more, seven people, in the qin group because women always liked things that stood out. For the other three topics, there were five people each.

In the group of paintings where Shen Miao was located, there was Shen Yue, daughter of Di the Left Commander of the Imperial Censor, Qin Qing of the Feng Tian residence, Fan Liu-er from the residence of Fu Yin and Zhao Yan from the residence of the Left Vice Minister.

Fan Liu-er and Zhao Yan were both somewhat disappointed. Fan Liu-er's skill was in qin and Zhao Yan was a chess whiz, moreover no one like Shen Yue was proficient in every category. Unable to choose their skills in front of the men, Fan Liu-er and Zhao Yan were dissatisfied with it. It was Qin Qing, who was arrogant as usual. Qin Qing was beautiful and was Shen Yue's only rival in Guang Wen Tang but not in terms of talent. Although Shen Yue was a gentle beauty, Qin Qing looked glamorous and her presence could push her down.

Shen Miao's eyes landed on Qin Qing. Today she was wearing a green wide-sleeved cotton robe and there was a yellow belt on her waist. Her waist was less than a handle and with the flapping of her robe, there was a fairy-like feeling. Compared to Shen Yue's meek and gentle appearance, she was like a pure Water Lily.

But in such a life, a beautiful woman would be caught up in the late Emperor's plan to clean up the noble family clan. After the family of the Imperial Censor Left Commander suffered defeat, she was reduced to a prostitute in the army and then it was heard that she used a knife and was killed with some insignificant soldiers in the army.

Seeming aware of Shen Miao's vision, Qin Qing turned her head and was somewhat surprised but then turned around in slight disdain, as if she was unwilling to see Shen Miao once more.

Shen Miao did not mind it but Feng An Ning, who was standing beside him, who pulled the end of his clothes, "Later on you should draw anything casually and not think too much."

Feng An Ning thought about it simply. Since one would definitely be humiliated, such humiliation would make those people feel boring. But if Shen Miao were to attempt to be justified and surpass the limits of propriety, then it would be a great loss.

Shen Miao nodded. After hearing the examiners on stage beating the drums, the academy examination officially began.

The first comparison is 'qin'.

It could be that it was Feng An Ning's luck because the female students who had chosen 'qin' all had mediocre skills. Besides being the best in qin, it turned out to be a lucky coincidence. Feng An Ning had taken a huge advantage.

Moreover, Feng An Ning had been training her qin skills hard lately and ended up not being in vain. When she was sitting, there was the aura of a respectable woman and a partner with her good looks and qin voice that was compared to other mediocre people, it was like a gust of wind that made one feel pure and cool.

A blue-clothed youth in the male section of the banquet said, "It's loud and resounding."

When Cai Lin heard him at the side, he kicked the young man unhappily, “What is that? It was because someone did not hear Yue'er qin. If Yue-er played a pawn, even the nine heavenly elves would not be able to compare. Such ignorance!”

The 'qin' category was almost complete and several examiners began discussing with each other about the assessment. After the 'qin' group is finished, then chess. The process for chess is much simpler. Five people are divided into two and play each other, one game to determine the winner and the value is given to the strategy and the way of chess. In this category, the winner was Yi Pei Lan.

After chess it is 'literature'. Shen Qing, Bai Wei and Jiang Xiao were all in one group. These three people were usually good friends but in the academy examination, there was a nervous atmosphere. This time the literary context will be based on Chrysanthemum. Someone will take a brush to write a poem. First look at the calligraphy and second look at one's talent. Shen Qing's expertise was not in poetry and chess but accounting. Unfortunately accounting was on the men's exam so he didn't get it.

But as long as the final result had not come out, no one knew who would occupy the first position.

One had to wait until the end before reaching Shen Miao's group.

Shen Miao glanced at Shen Miao, most likely he still remembered that Shen Miao had just humiliated him, Shen Miao was actually not trying to keep up their good sister appearance. He smiled at Shen Miao, “Later on stage, Fifth Brother must not give up on Big Brother. To have a confident appearance, even I was a little scared.”

These words were heard by Fan Liu-er at the right time and he could not help but laugh, “Shen Yue, what are you talking about? What confident appearance, could – Shen Miao have trump card?”

“Because you said it like that, I already have some hope.” Zhao Yan said happily at his misfortune, “Remember last year Shen Miao plucked a qin but pulled a rope from a good bamboo qin. He must have inherited General Shen's courage. This year painting, the brush is better not to be damaged.” As she spoke, she touched Shen Miao's cheek, "A face so beautiful and gentle, it's better not to paint this face later."

Shen Miao did not move and simply looked at him indifferently. Under those extremely cold eyes, Zhao Yan's smile gradually froze and Fan Liu-er also felt that Shen Miao's expression was not good. There was suddenly a wave of fear in his heart and he involuntarily pulled Zhao Yan's hand back.

Qin Qing looked rather impatient and glanced at Shen Miao, “What quarrel? If you want to fight then go on stage and fight and let everyone see the appearance of both of you.”

After he said it like that, even though Zhao Yan and the others were unhappy about it, they did not speak anymore.

On the men's side of the banquet, Cai Lin looked at Shen Yue's figure excitedly but the rice dumplings pulled Su MingFeng, "The beautiful sister was there. Eldest Brother look. ”

Su MingFeng was between laughter and tears, he did not know how his own sister was so persistent with Shen Miao. He was already Third Grade and this was the first time he had come out after eating seriously and also turned out to be weak so he was unable to participate in the academy examination. He also knew Shen Miao's reputation, after all the capital Ding knew that the formidable General Shen was not deterred on the battlefield but had a foolish daughter.

"He'll definitely win." Su Ming Lang said as he clenched his hand.

Su MingFeng did not express an opinion because he knew that it was Shen Yue who would win first place today again.

In front of the stage, Shen Yue could not help but speak to Shen Miao, “ Fifth Sister, later you should not show mercy. Sister will be waiting for you.”

"For sure." Shen Miao replied.

It will not show mercy.