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Before you know it, it's another early spring, and the smoked willows on both sides of the courtyard of the Central Palace are also embellished with tender yellow buds. It's the beginning of everything, but this year's early spring is a bit more lively than previous years.

"Have you heard that this year, a woman has entered the top three? It's ridiculous."

"That's right, a woman should stay at home, take care of her husband, teach her children, and honor her parents-in-law. This is exactly where those candidates who have worked so hard to pass the exam will go."

"Damn it, women are allowed to take the exam, as long as they walk around obediently."

On the way to the treasury, such words were heard endlessly. This year's Xinke Scholars, like invisible boiling water, made the entire palace boil.In the face of these doubts, Sora only paused a few times, and did not refute Xiuli.

Kong walked quickly into the treasury, and when he saw Master Shao Ke who was arranging the books, Kong showed an apologetic smile, "Excuse me, Master Shao Ke, is the king here?"

"Xiao Kong, is there something urgent?" Master Shao Ke put the book in his hand on the shelf, saw the anxiety on Kong's face unconsciously, and replied, "The king is inside."

"Thank you, Mr. Shao Ke." Kong slightly nodded his head to express his gratitude, took a deep breath and walked in.Knowing that Wang is here at this time is also thanks to learning from Xiuli that Wang has the habit of drinking afternoon tea in the treasury. So Kong clutched the official documents in his hand, thinking that at this time, she would definitely be very sad. But it was as calm as a bay of stagnant water, without any waves, wind, or ripples.

Qiu Ying and Jiang You both showed slightly surprised expressions when they saw Kong appearing suddenly, and such doubts reached the extreme when Kong formally performed the courtesy of a monarch and minister.On weekdays, this would never be seen.

"Kong, what's the matter?" Liu Hui's face was a little dignified. Even though it was only a few months, he was no longer the Zi who thought that as long as he showed a foolish appearance, Brother Qingyuan would come back to preside over everything. Liu Hui, it was Xiuli who told him that the country needs him, the people need him, and he cannot and is not allowed to continue like this.

"Yes, there is one thing I hope to get your permission." Sora paused slightly, staring at the cold floor with his dark eyes, as if making up his mind, Sora suddenly raised his head, "Please allow me to resign from office."

"——?" Liu Hui stood up suddenly in shock, his eyes fixed on the sky, and he was appointed as the servant of the household department at a young age. If he continues to develop, he will be able to rival Jiang You and Qiu Ying. How could he suddenly propose at this time? To apply for resignation, "Kong, is it because of Gu? I promised Xiuli that I would work hard to become a qualified king, so."

"No." Kong shook his head and interrupted Liu Hui's unfinished sentence, "I didn't resign because of this reason, or I have nothing to do with you. Probably, I just suddenly found that I am not suitable for official life. You will become An excellent king, at least I think so now, and I feel sorry for not having the opportunity to continue to fulfill my responsibilities." Kong calmly stated the facts, and she felt the fiery gazes from Jiang You and Qiu Ying , but could not give any answer.She must be like a jerk for not saying a word, but suddenly offering to resign.

"Kong Kong, I don't accept your reason." Liu Hui became stubborn, and the solemn feeling lingered in the air at first disappeared without a trace. Now Liu Hui is more like getting along with Jiang You and Qiu Ying on weekdays appearance. "I want to know the real reason—"

Kong lowered his dark eyes, the phoenix eyes that were always covered with tenderness and toughness, now wrapped in unresolved sadness, "I'm extremely sorry, but I can't tell you the reason. ——Please allow me."

Liu Hui slowly moved his gaze focused on Kong to the bookshelf in the distance, "—I see." Liu Hui responded.

"Yes, please allow me to leave first."

I don't know how to get out of the treasury, my whole heart feels like it's been hollowed out in half suddenly, the pain is unbearable but it's empty as if I don't feel it.Tears welled up involuntarily in the eye sockets, and the bright sunlight was extremely dazzling.

It's too ugly to cry when exposed to the glare of the sun.Sora pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly, and raised his hand to wipe away the moisture from the corners of his eyes.It's rare to find time to come out, and if you don't go back, there will definitely be countless tasks.

Looking up at the palace bathed in the sun, Sora blinked his eyes, cheered up and walked towards Tobu.

The household department was as busy as ever, and the few handymen left staggered out of the household department gate carrying official documents that were already higher than eyebrows. Although the higher-level officials did not have to work so hard, they had to deal with countless official documents every day struggle.

The masked officer of "Hoshino" kept stamping his seal on his hand, and stopped Kong who had just entered, "The official documents on the table will be processed before evening, and I will see the statistics of this year's tax collection tomorrow."

After Huang Shangshu gave concise instructions, he handed a small stack of official documents to Kong, and then ordered the handyman who had just come, "Send these to Honglu Temple, reject the budget statistics of Hongwen Museum, and tell them The chief proposes such an outrageous budget, are they out of their minds, they must convey it to me verbatim, clean up the debris on the opposite side, send all these documents to the treasury, and borrow the books on it return."

Sora looked sympathetically at the handyman who looked highly nervous but was still struggling with the lengthy task assigned by the chief, what would happen to these official documents after he really left here.Sora sighed deeply, and walked to the table surrounded by official documents.

Finally finished, the neck seemed to be broken.Kong put down the last official document that he had just processed, and stretched his waist lazily. The busy household department became peaceful and quiet at this time, and the red-hot sunset poured in along the gate.

Work hard at night, and the few remaining tax collections will be counted. In this way, you can leave the household department with peace of mind.Sora was planning while tidying up the desk, but it took her half an hour longer than usual for such a simple task.

Because I can't bear it, so I prolong every minute I stay here as much as possible.

Kong pursed his lips and smiled, unable to explain what such a reluctant attitude meant. "Jiang You, Qiu Ying——sorry, I've been waiting for a long time." Kong walked out of the gate and saw the two people leaning on the red lacquered pillar, their dark eyes froze, and then a gentle brilliance bloomed.

"You bastard, what do you mean by resigning from office?" Jiang You asked with a cold face, and her harsh tone gradually softened with Kong's attitude of not refuting.

So that only Jiang You knew what he wanted to ask.

"——I can't explain it, because I can no longer stay here. What I expected, the value of my existence here, has come to an end." Youyuan stared at the burning red sky, the sun was about to set , and at this time tomorrow, Xiuli will also become Caiyun Kingdom's first female official.

"Please accept it" Sora handed out the box in his hand, maybe we will never see each other again.However, I will never forget the time I spent with you, sharing the joys and sorrows in the dormitory, the joy and joy when I arrived, and the support and encouragement on the official road.

Two hyacinths lie quietly in the box, - please bear in mind, my eternal miss.

Kong Kong calmly held a stack of official documents and turned away from the two of them. There was a steady and fading echo from the cold ground.The setting sun is setting, and the afterglow of the afterglow is winding on the clean desk.

In the dawn of early spring, the air is not condensed to make people tremble, and the refreshing coolness slides down the throat like nectar.Everything, as usual.

The turmoil, intrigues, open and secret fights are like a gust of cold wind whistling past the ears, but nothing is left behind.Kong leaned against the cherry blossom tree in front of the gate of Huangfu, dewdrops dripped down the petals on the light chestnut hair.

The moment the door of the mansion opened wide, Kong Cai suddenly opened his eyes and smiled brightly at the senior officer who walked out.

"Please don't rush to ridicule me." Before Huang Shangshu opened his mouth, Kong said first, a slight blush appeared on his fair cheeks, "At least I am also a woman, and dressing up as a woman is a very normal thing. "

"Women?—Where do you still have the self-consciousness of being a woman?" The face under the mask was covered with a thin layer of ice, and the corners of the delicate brows were slightly frowned.

Although what Huang Shangshu said was absolutely correct, Kong still froze the smile on his face when he was pointed out so bluntly, but he also breathed a sigh of relief from the bottom of his heart, "Yes, this is the statistical result of this year's taxation ,——Because I submitted an application for resignation to the king, I am no longer qualified to enter the Central Palace."

"That's why you're here today."

There's no such thing as, "Withdrawing your application, I won't listen to anything related to explanations." or "Your brain is so full of shit that if you're still a little bit sane, you know what stupid shit you're doing." if.

She would feel uncomfortable and faintly disappointed if she was not reprimanded by the officer for a day. "Yes, I came here specially to greet you today. ——Thank you for your care in the past seven years." Sora bowed respectfully.

Behind him, the bustling cherry blossoms are falling loosely and blowing up with the wind.