Yuan Che pursed his lips and said with a sad face, "Okay, Queen Mother, you have to go back quickly, Che'er, Che'er will miss the Queen Mother."
Sheng Shaoqing rubbed Yuan Che's wrinkled face and said, "Don't worry, my mother will go away for a day or two and will be back soon."
Seeing that Yuan Che still looked lonely, Sheng Shaoqing thought for a while and decided that it was time to find some reading companions for Yuan Che.
People of the same age always have more common topics than her, the queen, and it is not an option to always revolve around her.
Cui Yun happened to walk in, and Sheng Shaoqing waved to her to come closer, "Ajun, I remember that the prince would find an age-appropriate reading companion after his enlightenment. Yuan Che has been in the study for some time now, why hasn't he chosen a reading companion?
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Cui Yun slapped her head. She had been so busy recently that she had forgotten about this incident and immediately wanted to apologize.
Sheng Shaoqing was already very familiar with Cui Yun's little moves, so as soon as Cui Yun lifted her skirt, Sheng Shaoqing knew what she was going to do.
"In the future, when there are no outsiders, you won't have to do this false ritual. It's so tiring."
"yes."
Cui Yun had no choice but to smooth the hem of her skirt and replied softly, "As a rule, when a prince is enlightened, he should find a companion of the same age to study with him in the study room. However, His Majesty has already ascended to the throne. In this case, the choice of companion is more cautious than that of the prince's companion reading club."
, we should choose sons from aristocratic families with noble virtues to enter the palace. However, there are many sons from aristocratic families, but there are only five of them..."
Only then did Sheng Shaoqing realize that the difference between the emperor's accompanying reading and the prince's accompanying reading was a huge difference.
When the future emperor takes power, these companions who share the friendship of classmates will naturally have an unlimited future. I am afraid they will not be able to grab this hot seat.
"Then how did the princes choose their companions in the past?"
"The family will submit the selection list, and then the Changqiu Temple will select and submit the candidates to be determined. The final decision is yours."
"If you think about it, I think Qing Changqiu must be in a very difficult position right now, so that's why you're delaying it again and again."
When Cui Yun was in the Shanggong Bureau, he was familiar with Chang Daeun of Changqiu Temple. Later, his predecessor Changqiu Qing was convicted and imprisoned, and it was Chang Daeun who took over. Therefore, Cui Yun also had a lot of words in his words.
The meaning of protection.
"No matter how difficult it is, there should be a solution to the matter. Go find him. The Ai family must ask personally."
While Cui Yun ordered the female historian to invite Changqiu Qing, she felt silently sweating for him in her heart.
Because she was often at the Queen Mother's side, the Queen Mother would not punish her, but Chief Inspector Chang's suspicion of dereliction of duty was probably well established.
When Chief Inspector Chang arrived at the Yongguang Hall, it was already time to light the lamp, and Cui Yun slipped out from Sheng Shaoqing while adding candles.
Seeing Chief Inspector Chang waiting uneasily outside the palace for the announcement, Cui Jun stepped forward and led Chief Inspector Chang into the palace.
When Supervisor Chang saw Cui Yun coming out, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked quickly, "Ms. Cui, the Queen Mother suddenly summoned you. I wonder why?"
Fortunately, he had such an acquaintance, otherwise he would not know what to say when he met the Queen Mother.
Cui Yun lowered his voice and asked, "How did you go about choosing a reading companion for Your Majesty?"
When Supervisor Chang heard that Cui Yun was asking about this matter, his heart was in his throat again, and he said with a bitter face, "Don't mention it, I almost have a headache because of this matter."
"What's wrong? Choosing a reading companion will cause so many troubles?"
Supervisor Chang also lowered his voice, "Your Majesty has ascended to the throne at a young age, and the position of the companion has been eyeing by people for a long time. However, it is us, the little minions, who suffer the most from their master's battle."
"I sent a list yesterday and a new one tomorrow. Who knows if there will be a new one the day after tomorrow? How can I present it to the Queen Mother?"
Cui Yun frowned, "But isn't it your supervisor Chang who has the final say on this matter?"
Superintendent Chang even complained, "Ms. Cui, how long have I been in office? The people left behind by the previous Superintendent Huang are still there, so we can't ignore his face. Besides, among the aristocratic families on the list, no matter which one you name,
They are all people I cannot afford to offend!"
Cui Yun also sighed. Only the Queen Mother can solve this problem.
"Ms. Cui, is this what the Queen Mother wants to ask tonight?"
Cui Yun nodded and reminded him, "Superintendent Chang, the errand is difficult to handle. If you succeed, it's your ability. If you fail, it's not your fault. But if you haven't reported it yet, you are trying to hide it.
"
Chang Dajian's back felt cold, and a cold air came from the soles of his feet. The Queen Mother was going to see him guilty.
Cui Jun continued, "However, the Queen Mother is benevolent and will not place heavy blame on you. The only thing you need to remember is that whatever the Queen Mother asks, you must answer truthfully."
Supervisor Chang was finally relieved. When Cui Yun saw that he had listened to his suggestions, he stopped talking and concentrated on leading the way.
"The Queen Mother, Changqiu Qing has arrived."
Supervisor Chang saluted in due course, but his eyes quietly moved to the Queen Mother and the Emperor in front of him.
He used to have a low official position and rarely walked around the harem, so today was the first time he saw the true appearance of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was checking the Emperor's homework. He couldn't understand what the Emperor was talking about, but the Queen Mother seemed to be fascinated by what he was saying?
Sheng Shaoqing leaned on the table and put his head on his hands, closing his eyes slightly while listening to Yuan Che's chanting.
She couldn't stand the sleepiness that surged over her as soon as she heard the ancient text. Fortunately, the system could automatically detect it, and if Yuan Che made any mistakes or omissions, she could remind him in time.
It happened that Yuan Che had finished reciting a section and was happily waiting for Sheng Shaoqing's praise. Sheng Shaoqing opened his eyes, pinched Yuan Che's fleshy face and said, "Tomorrow I will reward you with a big chicken drumstick!"
Yuan Che seems to be a child born in the weasel zodiac. He eats a lot of meat and prefers chicken. In line with the principle of not eating more than three meals and putting safety first, he only serves this chicken three times in a month.
But for rewards, you have to do what you like, and sure enough, Yuan Che's eyes immediately lit up when he heard the word "chicken drumsticks", and his saliva almost flowed down.
"Changqiu Qing? You should get up first."
"The Ai family came to you today to ask how you went about choosing a companion for the emperor."
Seeing that the Empress Dowager actually asked, Chief Inspector Chang secretly thought that Cui Yun was reliable, and replied calmly, "As for the Empress Dowager, the ministers are still choosing."
"Is this job so difficult?"
Upon hearing this, Supervisor Chang felt as if a cold wind was blowing through the warm inner palace, and the cold sweat on his body seemed to be frozen and painful.
"Returning to the Queen Mother, this errand is not difficult to handle, but, it's just..."
Before he finished speaking, Supervisor Chang knelt down with a plop, "It's because of the incompetence of the humble minister that it has been delayed until now. Please punish the Queen Mother."
Sheng Shaoqing waved his hand. Punishment is a trivial matter. Let's settle the matter first.
"You always let Aijia know your difficulties, so that Aijia can make a decision."
Chief Inspector Chang just waited for the Empress Dowager to say this. As soon as Sheng Shaoqing finished speaking, he hurriedly answered, "According to the rules, Your Majesty needs five people to accompany you in reading, but now there are more than dozens of families who have applied for their names. I am so humble."
It’s hard to make a decision, so please ask the Queen Mother to make a judgment.”
