During the exchange of glances between these two people, it never crossed their minds that Wang Yi and Mi Zhen were completely different types, and Cai Yan was also entirely distinct. Despite all being talented women, Cai Yan excelled in refined pursuits such as music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, while Wang Yi's expertise lay in strategy, intrigue, and political strategy. This one was not here to merely mark time; she was here to make a tangible difference.
In this era, there was no prohibition against women holding office, but there were few women who had served as ranked civil officials. Most occupied minor positions overseeing attire, food and beverage service, or ceremonies.
Perhaps there were indeed some women whose abilities were no less than those of top civil officials, yet they had no opportunity to showcase their talent.
