This old man had clearly lost all face.
Xiang Yun had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "You failed the exam. This time, you didn't even get a Xiucai title, let alone pass the provincial exam."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yiyi's body went limp. This news was like a bolt from the blue, completely extinguishing all hope in her life.
After a long silence, Liu Yiyi said dejectedly, "I wonder how Your Majesty intends to deal with me?"
"I cherish you too much to punish you,"
Xiang Yun said with a smile. "I've read your exam paper. It's very audacious. I don't know if you truly want to pass the exam. Such a confrontational approach towards court officials—how can they possibly grant you any official rank?"
Liu Yiyi's expression darkened, and she smiled bitterly, "It's just that I've s
