The atmosphere in the imperial study room has never been more relaxed, and Emperor Xiaochun felt that the weather was not very hot anymore.
This policy paper is indeed well written, covering everything from farming, politics, economy, water conservancy, imperial examinations to household registration policies and even fortifications. It mentions Daye's new reform direction and forward-looking future plans.
Only, it didn’t write about military affairs.
It doesn't matter. Nothing is perfect. Military is his strong point, so it's okay not to write about it.
In the stunned and dull eyes of several princes, Emperor Xiaochun led Shen Que out and said kindly:
"Let's stay in your mother's harem for lunch today, and I will go with you. It's been a long time since our family of three has eaten together."
a family of three?
The other princes looked at each other, so who are we?
Emperor Xiaochun had many sons, but the eldest was the daughter of the empress. The emperor and empress' childhood sweethearts had always had a good relationship. The emperor cared about the empress's health and never allowed her to have any more children. The empress and her husband also had a good rapport. No matter what the reason was, the harem was filled with such things. Beauty, the emperor and the empress always understand everything with just one look.
Ever since the King of Jin returned to the capital and began to put down his weapons and pick up books, the unprecedented kindness of father and son was finally performed today, which moved all the eunuchs and maids who followed him. This good news worthy of universal celebration spread throughout the palace in an instant.
Emperor Xiaochun personally took Shen Que's article, like a child who couldn't help but show off after getting a perfect score in the exam, and slapped it in front of the elders of the Hanlin Academy. Everyone had already heard the news, and they all gathered around out of curiosity. look.
Looking from Shen Que's perspective, her "father" was sitting triumphantly in his seat, drinking tea slowly and proudly, while several old Hanlin scholars gathered their heads together to study her article.
Although I haven't written it for a long time, Shen spent most of his life on this article. He consulted historical sites and learned from historical books, and he wrote it with confidence.
Sure enough, the old gentlemen from the Hanlin Academy came to inquire one after another, some discussed, some tested, some were surprised... In the end, they all turned into admiration.
"So, my son is not bad, right?" Emperor Xiaochun looked proud, "Does it feel like 'someone else's child'?"
Shen Que:......
There is no such thing as asking for praise.
"The eldest prince is simply gifted and has extraordinary literary talent."
"He has clear ideas, cares about the country and the people, and is knowledgeable."
"The idea advocated is what I need in Daye, and there are indeed people who will succeed me."
"He's really someone else's child."
…
Shen Que's face turned red and his ears warmed.
That day, Emperor Xiaochun took Shen Que around the palace for most of the day, visiting all the government offices and departments. He was proud and proud, and couldn't help but want to laugh.
All the ministers looked at His Majesty's back, secretly stroking their beards in disgust: "Why haven't I noticed before that Your Majesty likes to show off so much?"
Everyone looked at the ocean and sighed, shook their heads and gritted their teeth, resigned from their jobs, and went home to beat their sons.
At lunch time, we finally arrived at the Queen’s Cining Palace.
"Father must be hungry. Mother, hurry up and pass the meal." Shen Que naturally helped Emperor Xiaochun to sit on the couch, and put a cushion behind him. "Go and ask someone to bring more ice. If there is any Bring me a bowl of mint and lily porridge."
This is her instinct and habit. Ever since she was little, Shen has been the most caring and considerate person.
But Li Luansong had never done this before. Let alone taking care of others, it was good if he could take good care of himself.
The Empress praised: "My son is completely different now. Your Majesty, our child has finally grown up."
"Yes, Song'er's article today is simply astonishing. Those stinky old ministers finally admire me for once. Humph, let's see what they say in the future that my son only knows how to fight."
Speaking of today's events, Emperor Xiaochun's eyes shone and he said with great interest: "You haven't seen that old man Li in the Hanlin Academy, his beard is so angry that he always takes out his son's articles and rants, look, It won’t work anymore.”
The queen replied with a smile: "His son can only write a few words, and he has been praised to the heavens. In terms of appearance, martial arts, military, and character, how can he compare with our Song'er? He is only the number one scholar and has been boasting for half his life."
"Okay, now I've beaten him down. From now on, he won't dare to mention his son in front of me."
The emperor and empress were chatting animatedly and smiling happily, while Shen Que stood aside and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, with a light on his back.
Seeing her uncomfortable look, the queen winked at the emperor, and the two stopped talking.
"Song'er, you are ready for the lotus banquet." The empress finally spoke at Emperor Xiaochun's suggestion, "You have to go to this palace banquet."
"Yes, I won't go if you don't go in the past. This time, the main purpose is to choose a concubine for you. You have to take a good look."
"You are now a grown man. Now that you have achieved military success and your articles have improved, it is time to put the matter on the agenda."
"Yes, your mother is right. I have specially invited all the wives and ladies in the capital. I will marry you for whomever you like. Don't worry about the unmarried and married ones..."
"Your Majesty," the queen exclaimed, "is it okay to be married?"
His Majesty the Emperor knew he had made a mistake, so he glanced at Shen Que and began to make amends: "Well... it's not impossible... it depends on the specific situation, and the premise is that he must agree to see us first."
After saying that, he winked at the Queen. The Queen understood, it was a delaying strategy, I understand.
Li Luansong had always resisted marrying a wife. He felt that his wife was troublesome and it was good for him to be free and unfettered. Therefore, he could avoid the palace banquets in the past. The emperor had nothing to do about it. He only hoped that he would agree to attend the palace banquets and everything would be easy to talk about.
Look, as long as you fight to the end, the other party will give in.
Shen Que felt that the Lotus Banquet was an opportunity to meet His Royal Highness Prince Jin. She needed to meet him so much, so she agreed happily, which made the emperor and empress even happier.
The chatterbox opened and the two began to talk freely:
"What kind of daughter-in-law do you want, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
"Then it's only natural that we have the same understanding as you and me."
The queen agreed very much with this.
"Zhang Yushi's family has a second wife, and I heard that she is quite good-looking."
"No, no, no." The emperor waved his hand, "That girl is so black, she looks like briquettes."
"Where is General Hou's granddaughter?"
"I've seen it before. I ate too much."
"I heard that the younger sister from Shilang Song's family is well-educated and good-looking."
"It's not good, it's not good, I'm too squeamish, I cry all the time."
"What about the eldest lady of Prime Minister Wang's family?"
"That one is too aggressive. These two are not allowed to fight at home all day long."
…
This one is not good, that one is not good either, the two of them were a little frustrated after talking about it.
The queen said it wouldn't be a problem, "When the time comes, choose slowly, there are many people."
Emperor Xiaochun was right, "Song'er, when the time comes, I will show them your article to admire, and then you will perform a set of boxing and kicking skills to ensure that they all admire you. I will definitely pick it up with you."
The Queen smiled and said, "Isn't it just our Lao Li family who has to pick first?"
The matter was happily decided.
Shen Que was speechless. It was easy to read the article, but she still had to use her fists and kicks. What should I do? She didn't have any fists or kicks.
They had a harmonious meal and both of them were very happy, but Shen Que was a little worried and couldn't help but think of the Jin King himself.
If I can keep doing this for him, it's not that I can't handle it. I just don’t know what’s going on with him on the other end, whether he’s been pestered to death by some ladies.
*
The sun was high in the sky, baking the earth so fiercely that it was almost oily.
In the Lemon Fragrance Pavilion, Zelan fanned loudly, while Li Luansong was still sweating profusely.
"Madam, why are you so afraid of the heat today?"
Zeelan raised his sleeves and wiped some sweat and continued to fan.
This is not about fanning people. When I was a child, I never fanned the stove so hard.
Li Luansong rested his head on his hands, looking at the mountain of ledgers in front of him with a look of despair on his face and wanting to cry without tears.
Let alone the account books, he didn't even bother to read the words, how could he possibly understand these things.
But……
"Madam, it's almost the end of the month. After reading the account books, it's time to pay the monthly payments to the shop assistants." Zelan waved her fan and said, "Madam is never late in paying the monthly payments, so I must finish reading them in the next few days. "
Li Luansong asked: "How many shops and how many people need to receive monthly payments?"
Zelan couldn't even remember the money matters. Zelan felt that his eldest wife's amnesia was really serious this time. She had no choice but to think about it and said: "I don't know, but I guess there must be thousands of people. Not counting." The servant girls on the farm and the farmers working in the fields.”
so much.
Li Luansong was simply dumbfounded. This lady seemed to be a bit powerful.
Perhaps seeing his doubts, Zelan said proudly: "Don't you remember, Madam? You have been reading account books since you were a child, and followed the master to go to the shop to learn business. Madam has already learned to make money when she was less than ten years old. Our family's money is managed well by my wife, and it has become more and more abundant. Now the entire capital belongs to our family."
After saying that, she shrank her neck and lowered her voice: "It's the Li family dynasty. In fact, not to mention the capital, even the rest of Daye belongs to our family. It's not certain who is really in charge."
Um? What is this nonsense.
Li Luansong stood up and glared at Zelan: "Don't talk nonsense, you can talk about the royal family, and be careful not to lose your head."
Zeelan stuck out his tongue and said no more.
Li Luansong actually agreed with her statement in his heart. He looked at those account books again, cheered up, and studied.
However, I only turned two pages and it didn’t work. My brain hurt and I felt like vomiting.
The ledger was put aside again.
The door is open in the house, and occasionally the wind blows in. The lotus flowers in the pond are very lively.
That's right, aren't they the Lotus Banquet in these two days? That "His Royal Highness King Jin" will definitely be there by then. Find an opportunity to meet and return these things to her, and let her take them back after she is done. Wouldn't it be wrong? better.
Besides, Li Luansong is a big man after all, so don’t take advantage of other people’s money.
I figured it out and am happy.
The "big lady" stood up, stretched out, and walked towards the bed.
"Madam, you don't want to read it?" Zelan was surprised.
"No more reading, I'm tired, go to bed."
Zelan:......
Go to bed again, didn't you just wake up?
