Today's morning is not easy to deal with.
The empress put on her clothes with a frown on her face. Zhao An gently helped her adjust her collar. Seeing her silly little appearance, he couldn't help but laugh.
"Chen Guogong and his party will definitely attack later. Fortunately, you can still laugh."
"Don't the old fox just want to re-appoint the governor of Jingzhao? Just give it to him."
"To put it lightly, the Jingzhao Mansion governs the public security of the capital and cannot be in my hands for a day, and I feel uneasy. You have so many clever ideas, why can't you help me think of a solution?"
The empress hammered angrily.
"It's okay to follow him. Your purpose now is to issue an imperial edict and hold a grand wedding for the old fox. All officials will be invited to attend."
Zhao An lazily talked about his plan, and the empress listened quietly, her heart gradually calming down.
Morning starts.
All the officials gathered together, and the atmosphere was a bit depressing.
The Minister of War was the first to come out and said, "Your Majesty, Yin Jinyang of Jingzhao Prefecture attempted to cause rebellion and was killed by the troops of the Fifth Army."
All the officials couldn't help laughing when they heard this.
Talking nonsense in broad daylight, it’s a shame that Lord Shangshu can speak so righteously.
Everyone knows what happened last night, but the conflict between the emperor and the Chen family must not be brought to light, otherwise it will not end.
The empress said seriously: "I have also heard about this matter. Since the position in Jingzhao Mansion is vacant, let's discuss it and select someone."
The official's official book said: "I recommend Zhang Miao, the disciple of Lord Duke."
"I second the proposal."
Officials are bustling.
Needless to say, they all discussed it when they came.
"In that case, let Zhang Miao take up the post."
The empress smiled coldly and agreed so simply that all the officials were at a loss, especially those censors who wanted to fight the emperor, but this was the result?
The empress's eyes finally fell on Chen Guogong, "There is a happy event in the Duke's palace. It just so happens that I have nothing to do recently, so I went with all the officials to wish you a birthday, and by the way, let the queen go home to visit her relatives."
Duke Chen Guo stopped and looked at the dragon chair with a frown, "Your Majesty, why..."
"I have said that I have been in the palace for a long time. I want to go out for a walk. It is most suitable to go to the Duke's residence. The Duke will not refuse, right?"
"I thank God for his kindness."
Chen Guogong hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
There was an uproar in the court, and all the officials were confused.
How could two people who are incompatible with water and fire come together? Is there a conspiracy inside?
The empress said loudly: "You are all serving as officials in the same dynasty. If the Duke's palace is happy, all officials should go together."
"I will receive the order."
"Your Majesty, Mrs. Liu was killed by Jin Yang, but your Majesty, please rest assured that the paper-making business will not be affected. The old minister plans to arrange someone to take charge of the subsequent paper-making business."
Chen Guogong began to get angry, raising his head and looking proud.
The Empress smiled: "The Duke can handle it on his own."
The court hall was quiet.
The officials looked at each other, a little confused about the situation. Wang Chang and Zhang Qi looked at each other and shook their heads.
Did the emperor take the wrong medicine today?
Didn't the attack on Liu last night just want to seize or destroy the paper-making business? Why did he agree so simply?
It was as if he was completely afraid of Chen Guogong and had completely lost his fighting spirit.
Zhao An stood beside the empress, condescendingly observing the reactions of the officials.
How could these little trash understand that the empress had no regard for Liu's paper making, and that Chen Guogong wanted to take back his business, challenge the imperial power, and make the emperor unable to step down. Little did he know that he himself was the clown. In a few days, he would understand how wrong he was. Outrageous.
The emperor was so easy to talk to. Chen Guogong was a little uneasy and spoke again: "I still want the Ministry of Works to be responsible for this matter."
"allow."
The empress nodded again, then glanced at the officials, "If nothing happens, please disperse."
All the officials were speechless.
Chen Guogong was silent for a moment and returned to the court.
He sensed something was wrong.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies under his command killed a court official, but the emperor did not hold him accountable.
He wanted to take back the paper, but the emperor did not obstruct it as usual.
There is a big problem here, but he just can't figure out which part went wrong. He went to court today and even thought of a rhetoric against the imperial power, but it just didn't come in handy!
It should be noted that taking back the paper products is equivalent to strengthening the Chen family's weight in the hearts of the poor families in the world, which is a great threat to the imperial power!
Even if the emperor is not angry, he still needs to personally take the queen and all the civil and military officials to the Chen family to celebrate his birthday?
The court dispersed.
Chen Guogong walked behind, glanced at the backs of Zhao An and the Empress suspiciously, and finally snorted and walked away.
His power was overwhelming, and no matter how little the emperor did behind his back, there was no chance of a comeback.
As long as she waits for the unfilial daughter to come home, let her re-loyal to the Chen family and take control of the Imperial Guard, the Chen family can force her to enter the palace!
In the imperial study room.
The empress said to Zhao An: "As you expected, Chen is aggressive. Today I showed weakness. Although the conflict was avoided, is it really okay?"
She worried that her prestige would be eroded.
Zhao An joked: "If you don't show weakness, it will make you look very prestigious."
"You bastard, let's beat him up!"
The empress discovered that this bastard could make people half-dead with just one opening of his mouth.
But it doesn’t matter anymore, I’m just waiting to go to the Chen family to do something big and completely turn the situation around.
Zhao An briefly chatted with her, then patted his butt and went straight to Cining Palace.
Luo Qingshuang had just had breakfast and was taking a walk in the Imperial Garden.
The little eunuch was behind her, looking slyly, filled with resentment.
Zhao An was extremely arrogant and waved his hand at him, telling him to get lost.
But he pretended not to see it, and the next second Luo Qingshuang said: "You can go ahead and let Eunuch Zhao accompany the Ai family."
The little eunuch was unwilling to give in and gave Zhao An a sharp look before leaving.
"If you are not honest, you will have to shave yourself off later."
Zhao An spat.
Luo Qingshuang frowned and said: "Look what you look like, you don't understand any rules."
"Your Majesty, this slave is aggrieved. Mr. Chen Guogong is so bullying. Last night he mobilized the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion and even hacked the slave to death."
Zhao An was possessed by drama for a second, knelt down and hugged her legs and started crying. At first glance, it seemed sincere.
Luo Qingshuang rubbed her brow helplessly, "Get up, the Ai family knows."
"I can't afford it, I feel miserable in my heart, you have to make the decision."
"What do you want the Ai family to do? Chen Guogong has such a high position that even the emperor can't do anything to him."
"Did this slave receive threats in vain?"
Zhao An said while wiping away tears.
Luo Qingshuang smiled and said, "It's not difficult. There are already many refugees on their way to the capital. When the time comes, you can help the Ai family resettle them properly. The Ai family will not let anyone bully you again."
After all, she just wanted to wait for her relatives to come to Beijing.
It seems that the gift given to Chen Guogong this time is not only a trump card for the empress, but also a wake-up call for his relatives.
When a third party enters the capital, the capital and the court will soon become lively, making it easier to fish in troubled waters.
When the time comes, Chen Guogong will definitely point his finger at Luo Qingshuang. Even if he doesn't come forward, he will introduce a scapegoat to target his relatives.
