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Chapter 983 Publishing Tasks
Chapter 983: Issuing the Mission
It must be said that Zhao Qinghe is indeed a very intelligent woman.
After the initial shock, her intelligence quickly returned to normal.
She continued, "Then why do you want to bind yourself to me? Or rather, what benefit do you get from binding yourself to me?"
This so-called system was, of course, an impersonation by Xiao Han.
There was no other way; if she wanted to realize her plan, she had to find a suitable agent.
Initially, Xiao Han thought of finding more women in Shou'an County and training them to become officials. Later, she felt that there was no need to go through all that trouble.
All she needs to do is find a suitable one, train her to become an empress, and then use the emperor's power to promote the status of women throughout the Great Yun Dynasty. This would be much easier.
Zhao Qinghe was the target she chose.
A twelve-year-old scholar who passed the imperial examinations shows that Zhao Qinghe was not stupid. Her ability to withstand family pressure, persist in her studies, and refuse marriage demonstrates that she was not without her own opinions.
As for Zhao Qinghe's repeated failures in the provincial examinations, it was because this unfortunate child's fortunes had been quite low. If he hadn't met her, Zhao Qinghe would probably have ended up just another ordinary person.
But now that they've met this goddess, she can naturally change their fate against all odds.
Xiao Han was confined to the territory of his local earth god, unable to go to the capital or interfere in the court affairs.
But the succubus from the past inspired her.
Even when Yun Que was a succubus and sealed in the Cloud Mist Mountains, she still managed to separate a wisp of her divine soul to control Jiang Xin and lead her out of the Cloud Mist Mountains.
What Xiao Han needs to do now is to separate a wisp of his soul and hide it in Zhao Qinghe's sea of consciousness, so that he can follow Zhao Qinghe into the capital and into the imperial court in the future.
The mission jade token can only imprison her main soul, but it cannot restrict the wisp of soul residing in the sea of consciousness of a mortal.
Xiao Han wanted to cultivate Zhao Qinghe and influence her from behind the scenes, but not to turn Zhao Qinghe into a puppet.
Then he thought of the system novels popular in China, so Xiao Han, in a dramatic mood, turned himself into a system.
Zhao Qinghe's clear-headed question at this moment made Xiao Han very gratified that she had not chosen the wrong person.
She said very earnestly, "My master is a fairy from heaven. She once descended to this mortal kingdom. My master was very saddened by the difficult life of the women here and wanted to help improve their status. However, she was too busy to do it herself. As my master's spirit, I want to help her, so I thought I would ask you to do it."
I can help you become an official, even an empress, but you'll need to work hard enough yourself. That's why I'm binding myself to you. I'm not a demon or monster; if I want to reside in your body, I naturally need your consent.
These words, a mix of truth and falsehood, somewhat dispelled Zhao Qinghe's doubts.
In fact, Zhao Qinghe felt that she didn't seem to have much room to resist.
Then, after Zhao Qinghe agreed to the binding, Xiao Han even made a "ding" sound as if it were a real event.
"Hello, host. The 118 System is at your service. The first task is to get your family's consent before you can participate in the provincial examination."
Xiao Han issued this task because she overheard Zhao Qinghe's parents discussing choosing a husband for her in the next few days, which was under the influence of her divine sense.
The Zhao family clearly did not intend to let their daughter continue her scientific research. They would only offer her assistance if Zhao Qinghe could overcome this hurdle.
In fact, before Xiao Han impersonated the system and appeared, Zhao Qinghe was probably quite worried about how to get her family to continue supporting her exams. But now, with the task Xiao Han issued, she's not so worried anymore.
Because the clever Zhao Qinghe had already figured out that since this system from the immortals' family had chosen her, she was bound to pass this exam.
Since that's the case, then she can go all in.
The following morning, while having breakfast with her family, Zhao Qinghe announced that she was determined to participate in next year's scientific expedition.
Zhao's father immediately objected, "No, the expenses you've incurred over the years for your studies have already nearly bankrupted the family. If you continue taking the exams, not only will you become an old maid with no one wanting you, but the family simply won't have the money to send you to take the exams anymore."
Going to the prefectural city to participate in an imperial examination would cost at least several dozen taels of silver, no matter the cost.
Because Zhao Qinghe became famous at a young age, the Zhao family had high expectations for her. Every time she went to take an exam, everyone would help to contribute money, which greatly reduced the burden on her family.
Having failed the exam three times in a row, she had shattered the hopes of her clan. Now, if she were to take the exam again, no one in her clan would contribute money to support her.
Zhao's mother also advised, "It's not that your parents want to stop you, but you know our family's situation. Although it has rained now and relieved the drought, a reduced harvest this year is inevitable. You're already twenty years old and have the title of a scholar. Even if you're an old maid, someone will still want you. If you wait another two years, you won't be able to find a good family."
Zhao Qinghe's sister-in-law also said sarcastically, "Good sister, you should also think about your nephews and nieces, your younger brothers and sisters. They also want to study."
Zhao Qinghe has a younger brother and a younger sister, and her brother now has two children.
Brother Zhao didn't say anything, he just lowered his head and drank the thin porridge in his bowl.
Zhao Qinghe did not back down and said firmly, "I will take the exam again. If I pass, everything will be fine. If I fail again, I am willing to become a concubine for a rich man and leave all the dowry to my family to make up for the money I have spent."
After the founding of the Great Yun Dynasty, Emperor Yun issued a decree that only one husband and one wife were permitted, and that having three wives and four concubines was a violation of the law.
But where there's a policy, there's a countermeasure; while there may be no official policy, there are plenty of private cases involving concubines.
Zhao Qinghe's words indicate that she is willing to sell herself and take another chance.
Zhao's parents naturally scolded her, but Zhao Qinghe said firmly, "My mind is made up. I will borrow the money from my clan to pay for the exam. If I fail, I will repay it with the bride price. I don't need my family to prepare a dowry for me. If my father and mother are unwilling and force their daughter to marry now, their daughter would rather die than agree."
This clear statement of their stance finally forced the Zhao family to compromise once again.
After the Zhao family agreed to let her take the exam again and allow her to study at home in peace, the system notification sounded in Zhao Qinghe's mind again.
"Congratulations, host, on completing the mission. The reward is a wild ginseng root. Please check it."
Zhao Qinghe was overjoyed and immediately asked, "Where is the wild ginseng?"
System: "Host, go to the back mountain and follow the guidance of this system to dig it up."
At this time, the adults in the Zhao family had all gone to work in the fields, leaving only a few children under the age of ten at home.
Zhao Qinghe changed his clothes, carried a basket on his back, picked up a shovel, and secretly went into the back mountain.