Although sometimes it was out of anger, but also because of the situation, some regulations in the palace had to be done.
But every time he saw Cheng Ning looking so unconcerned, Wei Yanzhou couldn't let go of the anger in his heart.
"Would you be happier if I left the job of watching the draft in my concubine's hands?"
Xie Qingyi was fooled into it by him, thinking that this matter would serve as a meritorious service.
And what about Cheng Ning? She looked like she was watching a show.
Is it fun for her to be selected as a concubine through a talent show?
However, Cheng Ning's expression was very innocent: "I was just asking how your majesty's happy event will come true. Why does it involve me?"
never mind.
She is pregnant now and I can't argue with her.
Anyway, Cheng Ning has always been irritating without realizing it.
Wang Xi also reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there are indeed courtiers urging you, and the Ministry of Rites has also submitted a notice, saying that the auspicious day has been adjusted, and we are waiting for your Majesty's approval."
This means that we are just waiting for the rice to fall into the pot, but Wei Yanzhou still needs to make the final decision on the candidate for the show girl.
It's just that the people in the Ministry of Rites knew Wei Yanzhou's temper and didn't dare to urge him openly.
So I could only be cautious and rush to Wang Xi.
Let your majesty be reminded to read the memorial.
"What auspicious day?" Wei Yanzhou was annoyed.
Wang Xi carefully looked at his expression and whispered: "Tomorrow is the day. Mr. Qian of the Ministry of Rites said that he has asked Qin Tianjian to check the fortune together. If the newcomer enters the palace tomorrow, it will be a good thing for Your Majesty."
What a mess, it's okay.
Wei Yanzhou has always dismissed these things.
But Cheng Ning seemed to be a little interested: "What process does a draft require? It stands to reason that Concubine Hui has already been selected. Can't we just welcome the suitable ones into the palace directly?"
Cheng Ning didn't like to pay attention to these things in the past.
Although the late emperor occasionally had talent shows, those were too far away from Cheng Ning, and she rarely paid attention to such things.
Therefore, I really don’t understand these doorways.
"Of course not, my dear, it's complicated here. From the moment it's drawn up to the moment it's sent to the palace, a beautiful girl's name card needs to be reviewed at all levels. Origin, life story, temperament and horoscopes are all indispensable."
Wang Xi explained nonstop, looking at Wei Yanzhou's face from time to time.
If the other party was slightly displeased, he would immediately stop talking.
However, His Majesty was drinking tea leisurely and seemed to be aloof from the incident.
Cheng Ning also motioned for him to continue.
"Only those women who are selected in the end and whose life experience and horoscope are consistent with His Majesty's will be included in the palace. Even though Concubine Hui is busy testing the school girls' homework, it is Your Majesty who makes the final decision."
Not to mention Wei Yanzhou's selection of beautiful girls.
He cannot simply rely on preference, but must proceed from the situation of the court.
Which family will start cultivation and which one will help the government are all questions he has to think about.
Of course, there are also vases among them.
Maybe you can conquer the emperor with just one face, and then your journey will be smooth and your family will be promoted.
Cheng Ning seemed curious: "How is the Gao family?"
She has not forgotten the scrolls she saw on Wei Yanzhou's table that day.
One of the paintings shows a heroic woman.
Gao Xinyi.
The prefect of Yanjing seems to have a surname of Gao.
If Cheng Ning guessed correctly, Gao Xinyi's background was like this.
But there was a gap in years, and she had never seen this child before, and Gao's father was not familiar with him either.
Wei Yanzhou glanced at her, as if he didn't expect that she would pay attention to the Gao family.
With such a simple glance, Zheng Ning read out his name, and he thought he would forget about it when he turned around.
"The Gao family is incorruptible. Mr. Gao Shide only has one son and one daughter. Miss Gao is indeed in the draft this time. Your Majesty has a good memory."
Cheng Ning snorted lightly: "What's so memorable about this? Miss Gao is pretty good."
It was really good, but what Cheng Ning didn't say was that he felt that the swagger between Gao Xinyi's brows looked a bit familiar.
She had no intention of giving herself credit, but Gao Xinyi did look a bit like her.
He should have a temperament that she would like.
He didn't expect her to praise her so much. Wang Xi didn't dare to agree and looked at Wei Yanzhou's face again.
Wei Yanzhou didn't even see clearly what the person in the portrait looked like.
He looked lazy: "Really? Concubine Xi doesn't often praise others."
Cheng Ning changed the subject: "What about my son? Where does he work?"
"This -" Wang Xi did not dare to speak nonsense.
Wei Yanzhou replied directly for her: "Maybe you don't have a memory, but he is Sima Si, Qiu Mo's beloved disciple."
Da Sima Qiu Mo.
Another force of generals in the imperial court was Chief Sima Qiumo, who had a disabled leg and was old. After Cheng Fengxu took over the military power in the northwest, he never went to the battlefield again.
Cheng Ning stretched out two long fingers and tapped lightly on the table: "So it is a lie that His Majesty used the tiger's sword, but it is true that he wants to use the Gao family."
This young master of the Gao family is unknown, but to be favored by Wei Yanzhou is obviously extraordinary.
Wang Xi was stunned.
He thought Cheng Ning was chatting normally, but he didn't expect that every word she spoke was a test.
And a few words can reveal His Majesty's thoughts.
this--
He bowed his back and retreated to Wei Yanzhou, surprised and uncertain.
I don’t know if I said something wrong or if I leaked something.
"You don't have to panic, my Concubine Xi has always been amazingly insightful," Wei Yanzhou said with a hint of joy, "She scared you."
Cheng Ning also smiled: "It's just a chat, your Majesty doesn't have to be so protective, right?"
"How can I compare to you?"
Wei Yanzhou occupied Cheng Ning's imperial concubine's bed with peace of mind, and the sun made him feel very comfortable.
Who else in this world can understand all his plans without making a sound.
There will be no one else but Cheng Ning.
Just from one portrait, you can guess all his plans.
"But I'm still curious, why didn't you guess anyone else but Gao Xinyi?"
Cheng Ning looked at a leaf floating down and said, "Put her portrait at the top."
When she was looking at the portraits on Wei Yanzhou's table that day, Gao Xinyi's portrait was indeed on the top page.
It was hard for her not to notice.
Wang Xi understood.
He knew Wei Yanzhou's thoughts, so he put the portraits of the Gao family on the first page for Wei Yanzhou's convenience.
But the rules for placing the portraits should be based on official position.
Among the beautiful girls, whether they are from aristocratic or official families, there are others who are better than Gao Xinyi.
No wonder Cheng Ning paid attention.
He silently slapped himself: "Look at this slave's brain, how can he possibly hide this from your Majesty?"
"If you want to fight her, it's early." Wei Yanzhou sneered, and then said: "Even if she is placed first, why doesn't it mean that she is favored by me? Does it have to be used?"
He didn't want to directly admit that Cheng Ning had guessed his mind.
Cheng Ning glanced at him and said nothing.
But then he took another look.
Wei Yanzhou: "?"
Cheng Ning didn't answer this question after all.
But he actually replied, but Wei Yanzhou couldn't hear him.
What she was thinking was: Wei Yanzhou was not the first person to be tempted by looks, he always had a purpose in everything he did.
But... maybe it will change in the future.
She directly avoided the topic: "Will Your Majesty spend the night in Linhua Palace tonight?"
