In the imperial study room.
Yu Yiluo, who was being held by the emperor, was still drowsy at first, but when she heard the conversation between the prime minister and the emperor, she immediately became energetic and listened carefully with her little ears raised.
"Your Majesty, the provincial examination will begin in two days. There are many more candidates signing up this year than in previous years. We will be able to select many capable people."
The emperor nodded, "Very good, very good."
[Yes, no wonder I didn’t see Cai Ze on the day of the full moon banquet. It turned out that he was preparing for the imperial examination. I will get married right after I take the exam for the Chinese New Year. I will continue taking exams next spring. It’s perfect.
Li Qian's good days are coming, and Sister Liu Huang's good days are coming to an end, but she can still have a good year this year. 】
Hearing Yu Yiluo's inner voice, the emperor raised his eyebrows.
As far as he knew, Cai Ze had taken the exam several times and was still a scholar. According to Luo'er, wouldn't Cai Ze fail this time?
And why did Xiao Liu’s good days end?
"Prime Minister, your prospective son-in-law also participated?"
The prime minister was slightly surprised that Cai Ze had indeed participated and said that if he failed this time, he would not take the exam again in the future.
"Back to the emperor, I did participate."
While the two were talking, someone came in to report.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Su would like to see you."
"Invite him in quickly."
Mr. Su walked in wearing court clothes, bowed and looked at the Prime Minister.
"Is it possible that the Prime Minister also discussed with the Emperor about hunting in the Royal Hunting Ground?"
The emperor laughed loudly, "Master Su, the prime minister is talking to me about the provincial examination."
The weather had warmed up a lot in the past few days, and he really wanted to go hunting so that Luo'er could see how wise and brave her father was.
"I'm here for hunting. Your Majesty, which concubines do you want to take with you? I can make arrangements."
The emperor blurted out without thinking, "Concubine Li, Concubine Shu, and Concubine De!"
If he wants to take Luo'er with him, Concubine Li is naturally indispensable. As for Concubine Shu and Concubine De, they are not as cumbersome as other concubines, so they are also suitable candidates.
"I obey."
[Hunting, I can finally leave the palace. I am almost growing mushrooms after staying in the palace all day long. Then I can see the male protagonist showing off his skills, and the prince and brother. As for the fourth prince, that licking dog, I am not looking forward to it at all. 】
The Prime Minister and Mr. Su exited the imperial study. The Emperor felt a little displeased when he heard the little guy's voice.
Why don't you look forward to his father? Could it be that the reward is too little and you forget about him?
Little heartless.
He stood up and looked at Eunuch Cao next to him, "Show the drunken flower palace."
...
The group of people went to Concubine Li's bedroom in a mighty manner.
Concubine Li was pruning flowers and plants outside. When she heard the emperor's arrival, she quickly put down her scissors and stepped forward to salute.
"Get up quickly," the emperor glanced at the trimmed flowers and plants, "just let the palace people do these things."
[Mom, this is for self-cultivation. If you hadn’t been moving me around all the time, I wouldn’t have been bored enough to mow flowers and grass to kill time with a little cutie like me by my side. 】
emperor:"……"
The two of them entered the main hall. Concubine Li raised her hand to pour tea for the emperor, and then said softly: "I have nothing to do, please trim some flowers to pass the time."
The emperor took the tea and glanced at Concubine Li, who was wearing simple and elegant palace clothes.
Pruning flowers and plants is indeed in line with her temperament, so I won’t say more about it.
After taking a sip of tea, he slowly put down the tea cup and talked about the purpose of his visit.
"I will go hunting in the royal hunting ground in a few days. You can take Luo'er with me!"
Concubine Li was a little surprised. In previous years, the emperor would take the queen with him most when he went hunting, and there was no need to think about other concubines.
She pursed her lips and thanked her sincerely with a smile.
After staying in the palace for a long time, I always want to go outside and take a look.
The emperor was distracted by her heartfelt smile and quickly looked away.
"Besides my concubine, is there anyone else accompanying you?"
Just as he was talking, the sounds of greetings from the palace people outside were heard, and then Concubine Shu and Concubine De were seen coming in together.
The emperor raised his eyebrows. Could it be that the two of them were too happy and couldn't wait to come over to express their gratitude?
This was indeed the first time he took them hunting, so it was normal to be happy.
"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."
They both saluted in unison.
"Get up, give me a seat. Are you here to find me for hunting?"
The two sat down one after another, and Concubine De spoke first.
"I thank the Emperor for his kindness and beg the Emperor to take back his life."
[Pfft haha, the tyrant shouldn't think that these two people are here to thank him. They are too narcissistic. How can the concubine of Virtue eat fast and chant Buddha every day to watch you kill animals? 】
emperor:"……"
"That's right." The emperor said and glanced at Concubine Shu, "You also begged me to take back your life?"
[Isn’t that right? Concubine Shu has to tinker with new things and torment the fourth prince, so she doesn’t have time. 】
After Yu Yiluo finished gloating, she saw Concubine Shu staring straight at her.
"Will Luo'er go?"
The emperor nodded, "Concubine Li has gone, and Luo'er will naturally go."
"Then my concubine will go too."
[Isn’t it? Isn’t it? Concubine Shu doesn’t think I have a very good foundation and wants to build a relationship with me first and then torment me when I grow up? 】
"Your Majesty, can I give Luo'er a hug?" Concubine Shu said with a look of anticipation.
The emperor handed Yu Yiluo directly to Concubine Shu.
"Luo'er is so cute," Concubine Shu smiled and pinched her fair face, "It's better to be a daughter, much better than a brat."
Yu Yiluo, whose body was tense, breathed a sigh of relief.
[Fortunately, okay, I'm good-looking, Concubine Shu shouldn't bother me. 】
Concubine Li curved her lips and handed the snacks she made to Concubine Shu and Concubine De.
"You two sisters, try the snacks I made."
Concubine De smiled slightly and took a piece.
Concubine Shu took a piece and looked at Concubine Li after finishing the meal, "Sister Concubine Li, do you have any more? I want to take some back to eat."
At this time, a man ran in in a panic.
"Your Majesty, it's not good."
Eunuch Cao, who was standing aside, frowned and scolded, "Why are you so careless in front of the Emperor?"
The little eunuch hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
The emperor waved his hand, "Tell me, why are you so panicked?"
The young eunuch hesitated and said, "All the valuables in the Fang and Lou palaces are gone."
Concubine Shu almost choked on her snack when she heard this.
These people discovered it quite quickly. Weren't the two palaces sealed? How could they still be discovered? What a mistake.
"You mean you were robbed?"
The emperor's face was ugly. If someone was really coming and going in the palace without him noticing, this would be extremely detrimental to the people in the palace.
"Yes."
The little eunuch trembled.
"Your Majesty," Concubine Shu said softly, worried that this matter would end badly if it got too big, "Please let him go down first. I have something to say."
The emperor didn't know why, but still signaled the young eunuch to retreat.
"Do you know how that thing was lost?"
Concubine Shu coughed and nodded, "Those things were moved to the concubine's palace and I forgot to tell the emperor."
Thinking of her empty palace, the emperor waved his hand, "Don't forget it next time."
