Finally, in order to prove that Mingzhu and Ruyi were equally skilled in cooking and neither biased nor frank, Li Xuan ate all the remaining meat rolls alone.
Perhaps because he was overeating, his face turned red from holding back, and he looked at Li Yi with extremely resentful eyes.
Young people always have to grow up. I think back then, there was a time when he was as innocent as Li Xuan. Later, he was taught by Miss Liu Er and the eldest princess to understand that at some intersections in life, it is better to give up than to do anything.
choose.
Li Xuan rubbed his belly, lay down on the chair very gracefully, and murmured: "I'm right, those officials in the court have been spoiled by Mingzhu for a long time. Without Mingzhu, they don't dare to let go.
Come on, look at the chaos in the court now."
I have to say that Li Xuan's idea was very good, even Li Yi himself had not thought of it.
There is a saying that is very good. There was once a wise queen standing in front of the ministers, but they did not cherish it and only regretted it when she lost it. The most painful thing in the world is this...
Although Her Royal Highness the Princess has been on vacation for a few days, it is not enough to make the courtiers think about a certain aspect, but it is enough for them to calm down and consider many things.
"This is indeed a good idea." Li Yi nodded, gave him a thumbs up, handed him an apple, and said, "Eating some fruit after a meal is good for your health."
Li Xuan's eyes widened, he covered his mouth and ran outside. He couldn't even hear the word "eat" now.
Because he was too young, Taimei's promise was so full that he vomited it, which was a punishment for him to make a promise easily. After vomiting, Li Xuan looked much better, but he was slumped in the chair, and his royal demeanor was gone.
The eldest princess has been on vacation for the past few days and has not stayed in the palace at all. The courtiers naturally cannot find out any news. The strange thing is that she and Miss Liu Er are enemies, but they are always inseparable. Except for sleeping, they spend most of their time together.
, Li Yi couldn't figure out, apart from martial arts, what else do they have in common?
You can't just fight and share your thoughts with each other, right?
This made Li Yi a little worried. He looked back at Li Xuan and asked, "Please help me see what they are talking about."
He is now very convinced of Li Xuan's lip reading, and has finally discovered his most shining advantage. Never underestimate a man with a heart for gossip, because you never know how hard he will go to just to peep.
"You can see clearly only if you concentrate on it, don't disturb me." Li Xuan weakly took out a small monocular telescope from his sleeve and put it to his eyes.
"Mingzhu said that your Ruyi family is too violent. He always uses force against you, which is very bad, and the place where he hits you is not elegant..."
Li Yi was deeply pleased that Her Royal Highness was a Princess after all and could love others. Miss Liu Er, who only advocated violence, would not understand this.
"She also said that she discovered a secret technique in the palace library a few days ago, which can make people miserable when performing the technique. After the technique is performed, they will become normal without leaving any trace...,
I suggest your family Ruyi learn it.”
"——"
Li Yi suddenly remembered that he also had something to suggest to Ruyi.
Now that Mingzhu is still the eldest princess, the two of them can often compete with each other, but in the future, there won't be many such opportunities.
Ruyi must seize the opportunity and humiliate her a few more times. After all, the tiger's butt cannot be touched, and the queen's butt cannot be spanked. If she does not take advantage of this opportunity, there will be no chance in the future.
If she needs help, she can provide free help...——
Household Department.
Qin Huan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, smiled and personally escorted the person out of the yamen and said: "These days, due to the tax law reform, the Ministry of Revenue is busy with affairs. If it weren't for you, I would have had a headache."
Zeng Shichun shook his head and said: "Master Qin said something serious. As the Minister of Household Affairs, this is the duty of a lower official."
Although there is a difference in rank between the two, Zeng Shichun is not only the Minister of Hubu, but also the Minister of Jingzhaoyin, holding two important positions. Qin Huan is also extremely polite to him, saying with a smile: "These days, Mr. Zeng is on both sides of the Yamen and Hubu.
I'm afraid you'll be very tired after running, so go back and rest quickly, and leave the rest of the household affairs to others."
"Her Royal Highness the Princess's condition has improved. I still have to go to the palace to report on my duties. Lord Qin will send you here." Zeng Shichun cupped his hands and turned around to get on the carriage.
Imperial Palace, Chenlu Hall.
After Zeng Shichun finished reporting his duties, he added: "Your Highness, seven princes have returned to Beijing privately without receiving His Majesty's orders. The court and the government have different opinions on this. I dare to ask the princess how this matter should be handled.
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"My father has no objection to this matter, so there is no need to discuss it further."
Li Mingzhu put down a memorial, looked down, and said: "Recently, various government offices have been busy with affairs. It is a bit hard for you to be busy with the Jingzhao government office and the household department at the same time."
Zeng Shichun bowed and said: "This is my duty."
Li Mingzhu nodded and said: "Although I am working for the imperial court, it is not easy to arrange the affairs of the two houses so properly. I am rewarded with a thousand pieces of silk and allowed to rest for five days."
"As an official who pays homage to Jing Zhaoyin and is also the Minister of Household Affairs, I should do my best for the imperial court. This is my duty." Zeng Shichun knelt on the ground and said, "Your Highness has shown me the kindness of knowing and meeting you, and I should also marry you."
Hold the ring and be loyal to His Highness forever!"
Li Mingzhu put down the memorial in her hand and looked at Zeng Shichun.
Loyalty to the imperial court and loyalty to her are two different concepts.
Zeng Shichun had been an official for many years and held a high position, so he would not have failed to understand the difference between these two sentences.
After a while, she sat down again, nodded and said, "Get up."
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Jing Zhaoyin is an official who manages the Beijing and Hebei regions. His official rank is only the fourth rank. In terms of rank in the court, there are many officials above him. But in terms of status, Jing Zhaoyin is already as good as the six ministers and the three provinces.
The main commander.
Former Jingzhao Yin Dong Wenyun has become the mainstay of the Shangshu Province. Both prime ministers have also held this position. Generally speaking, this position is a transition. Once you get through it, you will be transformed and you will immediately be able to become a real official in the government.
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Today's Jingzhao Yin Zeng Shichun was originally an official of the King of Shu. Later, he was favored by Her Royal Highness the Princess and promoted to his current position. He played a decisive role in a huge case at the beginning of the year and won the unanimous approval of the people of Kyoto.
Good review, a few days ago, a line of officials from the King of Shu were implicated, and not many families like the Zeng family were able to survive.
Jingzhao Yin Mansion.
A middle-aged official stroked his beard on his chin, shook his head and said: "Everyone in the government is very busy nowadays, and I have to take some time off from my busy schedule to have such a little leisure time. Only Mr. Zeng, who is in a high position, still has such a thing."
The leisurely and elegant style really makes me envious..."
Zeng Shichun smiled, took a sip of tea, dropped a chess piece in a leisurely manner, and said: "Mr. Xu's words don't make sense. In the past two days, I, like all my colleagues in the court, was very busy.
If Her Royal Highness hadn't been considerate and allowed me to rest for five days, where would I have the time to drink tea and play chess now?"
The official surnamed Xu smiled and said: "Her Royal Highness the Princess values Master Zeng very much. Maybe she will rely on Master Zeng in the future..."
After he finished speaking, a servant of the Zeng family knocked on the door and came in, handing a post to Zeng Shichun.
Zeng Shichun looked at it, threw it aside, sighed, and shook his head slightly.
The official surnamed Xu was surprised and asked: "Why did Mr. Zeng sigh?"
"Let me follow the message sent by the king and invite me to a banquet tonight."
"I see." Mr. Xu put down the chess piece, shook his head, and said, "I have received several posts like this in recent days. These princes are still too anxious..."
The topic had moved here, and Zeng Shichun asked, seemingly unintentionally: "Master Xu, which one of your Majesty's princes do you think is the most virtuous and has the best chance of inheriting the throne?"
"Your Majesty is so wise, but none of the princes have learned a little bit of your Majesty's skills." The official named Xu shook his head and said: "King Shu, King Xin, King Qi..., each of these princes is mediocre than the last, if
In terms of virtue, if you look at the news coming from their fiefdom over the years, not to mention that it is not as good as the hair of the eldest princess, even Prince Ning is stronger than all of them combined, and even, even... they are not even as good as Prince Jin.
No child can compare to His Highness!"
"The eldest princess is very talented, but she is born as a girl..." Zeng Shichun sighed and said, "If King Xin or King Qi succeeds to the throne, I really can't imagine how this world will eventually change."
What will it look like..."
As if being aroused by him, the official surnamed Xu also had a look of annoyance on his face, "To be honest with Mr. Zeng, the eldest princess is ill this time. I and several colleagues have also thought about this issue. Her Royal Highness and many
The court officials have worked hard to reach this point, will they be destroyed in the hands of others in the future?"
Zeng Shichun looked helpless: "But the eldest princess is only acting on behalf of the government. She will leave the court soon. She can't always..."
"Who says it's impossible!" The official surnamed Xu looked up at him and said, "All princes are mediocre, but there is King Jin. In terms of identity, status, and ability, His Highness King Jin, among the many princes, who can compare with him?
It’s just that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is too young to take on the big responsibilities. But before His Highness reaches adulthood, the eldest princess can act as the governor. Wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds..."
Zeng Shichun looked at him and whispered: "Master Xu, be careful what you say..."
