The python robe given to Shen Yi by the emperor has been distributed for several months, but Shen Yi has never worn it. After all, it is a bit conspicuous when worn.
But now, the emperor actually asked him to wear a python robe to the palace.
Mr. Shen looked at the old boss in front of him and blinked: "Could it be that your Majesty is bluffing me? How can the emperor tell his subordinates how to dress?"
Jiang Shangshu said with a smile: "What do you say, I am also ranked as the Great Nine Ministers, so how can I have the time to coax you? The word has been conveyed, whether you wear it or not is your business."
After thinking about it for a while, Shen Yi nodded slightly: "The lower official is naturally someone who trusts the nobles."
Having said this, Mr. Shen paused, looked back at the carriage behind him, and said with a smile: "Young Master Jiang is in the carriage behind Xiaguan at the moment, but he is seriously injured and a little nostalgic, sir. Do you want to go see him?"
Jiang Jian glanced at the carriage behind Shen Yi and snorted: "How can I see any reason for me to go see him?"
Mr. Shen stretched out his hand to pull the sleeve of the Dajiu Qing, and said with a smile: "After all, he is injured, so it's okay for me to go and see him, so as not to break the rules."
With Shen Yi holding Jiang Jian, the little old man finally got off the ground. In addition, his relationship with Jiang Ming was not too bad, and the quarrel did not reach the level of Zhao Er and Zhao Changping. He immediately rushed to the carriage and was not there yet. When he opened the curtain, Jiang Ming in the carriage hurriedly got out of the carriage, knelt down in front of Jiang Jian without saying a word, and bowed his head.
"Big father!"
He was seriously injured, but he has basically recovered now, and at least free movement is not a problem.
Jiang Shangshu looked at his grandson kneeling on the ground, and then at Jiang Ming's already dark skin. His heart was touched. He reached out to help Jiang Ming and sighed slightly: "The whole family wasn't allowed to go back then. You If you have to go, you are fine now, do you know how powerful it is?"
"Fortunately, you came back alive, otherwise my eldest father wouldn't know how to explain it to your parents."
Jiang Ming raised his head and looked at Jiang Jian, then lowered his head and said, "Uncle, my grandson is just coming back to visit relatives and spend the New Year at home. After the New Year, he has to go back to Huai'an to work as an errand."
Jiang Shangshu's face darkened and he turned back to look at Shen Yi.
Mr. Shen smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, this is a family matter in your family. I have an official with the emperor, so I have to rush to the palace. Your Majesty, I can handle it myself."
After that, Shen Yi ignored the grandfather and grandson, found a horse, got on it and ran back home.
Because it was the twelfth lunar month of winter, there was no smell on his body, and there was no time. After returning home, Shen Yi only washed his face with hot water and asked Lu Ruoxi to comb his hair. He didn't have time to take a shower, so he put on the clothes The python robe that I have never worn before is ready to go to the palace to attend court.
This python robe was custom-made for him by someone from the needlework bureau, and it fit him naturally. However, these clothes were a bit cumbersome to put on. The couple had a busy tea break before Shen Yi put on the clothes.
At this time, due to the Liulichang, glass mirrors have begun to appear in Jiankang City. Although they have not spread widely and are only spread among the rich and powerful, the Shen family naturally has them, and the ones in Lu Ruoxi's room are This glass mirror is one of the best floor-standing mirrors Liulichang has made recently. Xu Fu personally sent it to him.
Shen Yi stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror and looked at himself in the mirror. Although his skin was slightly darker than before, he was embroidered with a four-clawed dragon and the clothes fit him well. He was tall and good-looking. good.
Mrs. Shen on the side, after taking care of Shen Yi's clothes, froze on the spot, quietly looking at the tall and majestic figure in front of her, wearing a python robe, she was a little crazy for a moment.
After Shen Yi looked at himself in the mirror, he looked at Lu Ruoxi and said with a smile: "Madam, is it still pleasing to my eyes to show off my appearance for my husband?"
Mrs. Shen stretched out her hand, helped him straighten his collar, and said softly: "Fortunately, my husband was not like this when we were in Jiangdu."
Shen Yi smiled and asked: "What? The wife back then didn't look down on this outfit?"
Lu Ruoxi shook her head slightly, squinted her eyes and said with a smile: "Otherwise, how else would I get my turn as a concubine?"
Nothing makes a man happier than his wife saying such words. Even Shen Yi couldn't help but grin, kissed his wife on the cheek, and said with a smile: "Madam, please wait for me at home. , subjugate demons for your husband, and come back as soon as you go."
Lu Ruoxi sent him to the door of the bedroom and said softly: "You talk so freely."
"When people hear what you say about the ministers in the imperial court, they must consult you."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "If Madam doesn't tell you, how will they know who the monsters are?"
After that, Mr. Shen waved to his wife, turned around and strode away from his mansion.
The Shen Mansion on Datong Street is very close to the Imperial City. Shen Yi didn't even need to take a carriage. He just walked to the entrance of the Imperial City, then entered the palace without any obstruction, and stayed at the gate of Deqing Palace. He stood obediently at the gate of the palace, waiting for His Majesty the Emperor to summon him.
At this time, the time is already right.
This court meeting on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month has been going on for an hour and a half.
The rules of Da Chen are: one morning meeting on the fifth day and one morning meeting on the tenth day. Because this court meeting is the last one before the end of the year, there are many things that need to be discussed. Therefore, during this hour and a half, there is no idle time. Still quite fulfilling.
His Majesty the Emperor sat high on the throne and stopped quietly.
However, he usually does not express his opinions. As the top decision-maker, he sometimes has to be mysterious in order to coax people and control the situation.
The scale of the small court meeting is much smaller than that of the large court meeting. It is usually attended by officials of third rank or above. Under special circumstances, officials from relevant yamen will also be called in to discuss matters.
However, although the scale is small, many things, especially the more critical personnel appointments, are completed at the small court meeting. For some important positions, the emperor will let everyone recommend candidates, and then "vote" together to decide.
This method of personnel appointment is called "tingituo".
Therefore, in the officialdom, the fifth rank is a threshold, and the third rank is even more of a threshold, because only when you reach the third rank can you truly enter the upper echelons of the court and have the right to speak on some matters, or have the power to vote by a show of hands.
When the ministers were discussing in a lively manner, Eunuch Gao came slightly closer to the emperor and whispered something in the emperor's ear. Upon hearing this, the emperor's eyes immediately brightened up and he became much more energetic.
At this time, the Xiaochao meeting was discussing next year's expenditures. Zhao Changping, the Minister of Household Affairs, was quarreling with the ministers, and saliva was flying all over the place.
His Majesty the Emperor coughed slightly.
As a result, the hall immediately became quiet, and everyone bowed their heads and said, "Your Majesty."
At this time, theoretically speaking, it is time for the emperor to make a final decision, or to hand over the matter to a clear person for decision.
However, His Majesty the Emperor just squinted his eyes and smiled, and then said: "The Ministry of Household Affairs has already drafted the expenditures for the imperial court next year. Don't be impatient. There are still a few days before the end of the year. It will be finalized before thirty."
"These terrible things should be put aside for a while and discussed later."
Having said this, the emperor smiled at the ministers: "
He slowly stood up, looked around at the ministers, and said calmly: "My Minister of War is back."
After saying that, the emperor smiled and waved his hand.
Eunuch Gao immediately stepped forward and sang loudly: "It is reported that the Huai'an Imperial Envoy Supervisor, Shen Yi, the Minister of War, has come to the palace to see you."
As Eunuch Gao sang loudly, Shen Yi, who had been waiting outside the hall for a long time, immediately stepped in.
At this time, the time just entered noon.
When Shen Yi stepped into Deqing Palace, the noon sun shone on the python robe he was wearing. The gold threads embroidered with dragons on the python robe were immediately shimmering and even dazzling when the sunlight hit it.
Some officials who were close to him in the palace even felt it was a bit irritating and covered their eyes with their hands.
Shilang Shen, who was dressed in a python robe, entered the hall, knelt on the ground respectfully, lowered his head and kowtowed: "Shen Yi, from the Ministry of War, pays homage to Your Majesty."
It was only at this moment that everyone in the palace could clearly see the four-clawed python robe on Shen Yi.
Even though everyone here is basically a third-rank official or above, every one of them is a big shot in the court and an important minister among the important ministers, they still can't help but feel a little jealous when they see this outfit.
Many people stared at Shen Yi's clothes without blinking.
Only five prime ministers still looked intently.
All five old men also have this kind of clothes, but they just don't wear them on weekdays.
Of course, what made the ministers envious was not only the clothes on Shen Yi, but also the emperor's name for Shen Yi.
My Minister of War!
These words sounded very intimate, which was completely different from those of other courtiers.
Seeing Shen Yi kneeling on the ground, His Majesty the Emperor personally walked down the imperial steps and reached out to help Shen Yi up. He patted the non-existent dust on Shen Yi's body and said with a smile on his face: "Ai Qing is back, Ai Qing is back.
You have resisted the enemy and defended the territory, and have made great achievements. I am in Jiankang and have been looking forward to you for a long time."
The emperor's words were not loud, but they were enough to spread throughout the palace.
And these words also set the tone for Shen Yi's achievements in Huai'an this time.
Shen Yi was a great hero in resisting the enemy and defending the territory. No one here can deny this.
Upon hearing the emperor's words, several prime ministers bowed their hands to Shen Yi.
"Shilang Shen defended the territory and resisted the enemy, defeated the Qi army, and made outstanding achievements."
"Congratulations to Your Majesty for having such a good minister!"
"The revival of the Holy Dynasty is just around the corner..."
Several prime ministers spoke in unison, and other ministers also bowed their hands to Shen Yi and the emperor.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty for having such a good minister!"
Shen Yi was surrounded by everyone and felt goosebumps all over his body.
He looked back at the five old guys in Zhongshu, and couldn't help but curse in his heart.
These old guys... speak so fluently, they must have prepared their words in advance...
Moreover, more than one set of words has been prepared!