On the first day of court in the new year, Xiao Ce got up early. Qin Zhao finally got up and helped him change clothes: "The emperor is going to be busy again."
Xiao Ce heard the dissatisfaction in her tone.
Speaking of staying overnight in Jinyang Palace these days, he also became lazy. He didn't want to go to court in the morning, but just wanted to be with her every day.
But he is an emperor, and it is impossible for him to be like ordinary people, who only miss the romance and love for their children.
Xiao Ce hugged Qin Zhao and said, "I will come to see you after I finish my work today."
Qin Zhao burst out laughing when she heard this. She took two steps back and looked at the majestic man wearing a dragon robe. Her eyebrows became gentle: "I am here anyway, the emperor is busy with business first."
Seeing her well-behaved and sensible appearance, Xiao Ce was so soft-hearted that he pressed a kiss on her forehead, squeezed her palm, and finally turned around and walked into the night.
Qin Zhao followed him reluctantly, maybe because he heard her footsteps, Xiao Ce turned back again, put her back on the bed, rolled her into the bed, and touched her head again: "You again?"
Get some sleep and I'll go."
Qin Zhao nodded blankly and watched him go away this time, but did not follow him.
As soon as Xiao Ce walked out of Jinyang Palace, all the warmth on his face disappeared, and he turned into a king as cold as iron.
Zhang Jixiang saw this change in his eyes.
The emperor is still the same emperor, but he is no longer the same emperor...
A major event happened when he went to court. Taifu Zhao claimed that he was old and planned to become an official.
In the past two years, Taifu Zhao rarely went to court due to physical reasons. This time, he directly requested to become an official. It seemed reasonable and unexpected.
On the first day of the new year, he went to court, and Zhao Yu had returned from his meritorious service last year, but had not yet received a reward. This was a wonderful time to become an official.
The appointment of Taifu Zhao to the official position means that a position will be vacated among the cabinet members.
You know, Zhao Yu is only in his twenties this year. He is so young. If Zhao Yu occupies the position of a cabinet member, he will be the youngest cabinet member in the history of Daqi.
Although Xiao Ce was a little surprised that Taifu Zhao suddenly became an official, he quickly came to his senses.
After approving the appointment of Taifu Zhao, Xiao Ce glanced at Zhao Yu from time to time. There were so many people present, what else could he not understand?
Xiao Ce was busy all day and had no time until evening.
When he went to Jinyang Palace, Qin Zhao was preparing for dinner.
In fact, Qin Zhao also heard the sounds in the court. After all, there was an inquiring expert like Xiao Linzi.
When she heard about the appointment of Taifu Zhao, she would think of the character Zhao Yu, and unconsciously compare the real Zhao Yu with the Zhao Yu in the book.
To be able to become the male protagonist in the book, Zhao Yu must have the right skills. He must have good looks, a good figure, and ability. He must have many confidants, and there are many women who admire Zhao Yu.
But in her eyes, Zhao Yu is just an ex-husband who saved her once. Whether Zhao Yu gets promoted has nothing to do with her.
Since Yue Qing's death, there is no longer anyone or anything that interests her in the Zhao Mansion.
Qin Zhao was thinking about something. When she heard Xiao Ce's footsteps, she happily went out to greet him.
She didn't follow any court etiquette. When she saw Xiao Ce, she touched his hand and said, "The emperor's hands are so cold."
She put the stove into Xiao Ce's hand and pulled him into the house.
Xiao Ce originally had frost and snow on his eyebrows, but when he saw Qin Zhao's careful care, the mountains and rivers between his eyebrows were instantly smoothed.
"Your Majesty, please drink some soup first to warm yourself up." Qin Zhao took a bowl of soup and brought it to Xiao Ce.
Xiao Ce took a few sips of the soup and felt warmth spread throughout his body.
Just thinking of those things in the court, a coldness quickly gathered in his brows.
No matter how dull Qin Zhao was, she could tell that Xiao Ce was worried. She quickly added another bowl and handed it to Xiao Ce: "If there is something that the emperor cannot figure out, why not put it aside first."
"I can't make up my mind about something." Xiao Ce opened his lips indifferently and fixed his gaze on Qin Zhao's face: "About Zhao Yu."
When Qin Zhao heard that it was about Zhao Yu, he remembered the news Xiao Linzi had learned.
Xiao Ce suddenly mentioned Zhao Yu, did he want to test her again?
"Is this something that I, my concubine, can listen to?" Qin Zhao decided not to avoid the question.
"Today, when the Grand Tutor takes office, there is a vacant spot in the cabinet. Logically speaking, Zhao Yu has made great achievements this time, and coupled with Zhao Yu's ability, it seems logical for him to fill this position..."
Qin Zhao also understood Xiao Ce's unfinished words.
Xiao Ce has not yet made up his mind. This cabinet member does not have to be Zhao Yu. In addition, Zhao Yu is still young and has become a member of the cabinet so quickly. The position of chief minister in the future will probably be Zhao Yu's.
"Since the Emperor is hesitant, don't make a decision in a hurry. It's not like there is no one in the cabinet, so why not just leave that position vacant and wait for someone the Emperor likes to fill the vacancy in the future." Qin Zhao felt that this was not a big deal.
Anyway, she doesn't care about Zhao Yu's life or death, she only cares about whether Xiao Ce is doing well. If he doesn't care about food and drink for Zhao Yu, people who don't know may think that Xiao Ce likes Zhao Yu.
Xiao Ce looked at Qin Zhao like this, as if he wanted to know the truth of her words, and at the same time he was suddenly enlightened.
"This is just my concubine's view as a woman." Qin Zhao saw Xiao Ce staring at him and knew that the suspicious emperor was wondering whether she was lying again.
"Come here." Xiao Ce waved to Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao obediently walked up to Xiao Ce, and he lifted her chin frivolously: "My beloved concubine, I will be rewarded if you wake me up with a word."
Qin Zhao's eyes lit up: "Then what reward will the emperor give me?"
Of course she was pretending, she was already a royal concubine, and she didn't have any treasures. The things he rewarded her were not as valuable as her dowry.
"As a reward... I will spend the night with my beloved concubine."
Xiao Ce's words made Qin Zhao blush.
He stayed with her all night, but she wasn't the one who got tired in the end?
Xiao Ce is a king, so he naturally sticks to his word, so Qin Zhao really worked hard that night.
It was still dark the next day. When Qin Zhao was waiting for Xiao Ce to change his clothes, he still said the truth: "Your Majesty, please don't come tonight. Please have a good rest."
Xiao Ce was enjoying Qin Zhao's service, but his face darkened when he heard these words.
He usually smiles sternly, but only when he is in front of Qin Zhao will he show a little bit of emotion. Of course, in Qin Zhao's eyes at night, this man is a beast in clothes.
"Although my concubine's words are not pleasant to hear, the emperor still cannot indulge too much. Your health is important." Qin Zhao added shamelessly.
Except for one day when he returned to the Yangxin Hall, what night did he not pester her? He was a wise king, and he would think about this thing on the bed all day long, and his iron body would be hollowed out.
Xiao Ce wanted to refute her, but thinking of his recent misbehavior, he couldn't stay away from her once he got in touch with her. Even though he was just sleeping, he couldn't help but touch her in the end.
"I just won't come tonight." Xiao Ce was displeased and walked away.
