Chapter 532 Extra 2

The next day, Yuzhui came over to express his gratitude after arranging the work in the tea room.

"You're alienated from me, but you shouldn't be alienated from Moxiang either. Moxiang treats you like her own sister and cares a lot about Zhao Yue. You hid Zhao Yue's accident from her, and she'll be heartbroken if she finds out." Chu Liuzheng helped her up. "At worst, we still have Chenxing, Siyue, Xiaoxiazi, and Xiaoyunzi. More people means more advice. Why are you hiding and crying so early in the morning?"

Yuzhui blushed when she heard this and stammered, "I don't want to cause any trouble for you."

"Things that cannot be solved are troublesome." Chu Liuzheng pulled her to sit down and ordered someone to serve tea.

"It's not Zhao Yue's fault that she met the wrong person. Xiao Yunzi found her a place to stay and hired a doctor. With the people from the Pingle Marquis' Mansion watching over her, the Zou family mother and son won't dare to come and cause trouble, so you can rest assured."

[Those two were beaten half to death by Chen Xing and Xiao Yunzi, and are lying in bed unable to get up. They don't even have the conditions to cause trouble.]

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yu Zhui was so moved that her eyes were red. She stood up and knelt before Chu Liuzheng. "How could this servant be so worthy of Your Majesty's care? Please accept my respects."

【If I don’t accept you, I won’t feel at ease. So I’ll accept it.】

After Yuzhui finished bowing, Chu Liuzheng helped her up and said, "Okay, wipe your tears quickly. I have something to consult with you."

Pulling out a handkerchief from her sleeve, Yuzhui wiped away her tears and said, "Please give your orders, Madam."

Chu Liuzheng smiled and ordered someone to call Moxiang over.

Soon Moxiang came with a box of portraits.

Yuzhui was puzzled: "What is this for?"

Chu Liuzheng and Moxiang exchanged a glance, and Moxiang smiled, saying, "Her Majesty has selected some officials from among the hundreds who have good family backgrounds and good character, and are of your age. Take a look, and if you choose one, Her Majesty will ask His Majesty to grant you a marriage, so that your wish can come true."

Hearing this, Yuzhui's face turned red.

How can you ask a girl to choose like this?

She didn't know whether to leave or stay, and the handkerchief in her hand was almost torn.

Seeing this, Moxiang pulled her back and ordered them to open the portraits, holding them up one by one for her to see. She smiled and said, "Don't take your life lightly. Open your eyes and choose carefully."

Yuzhui's face flushed red, and he raised his hand to pat Moxiang lightly, "You just make fun of me!"

Chu Liuzheng watched the fun without thinking it was too much, "If you miss this opportunity, you'll never get it again. If you don't choose, I won't care. Don't come to me for help in the future."

"Your Majesty!" Yuzhu stamped her feet in shame, "How could you..."

If Chu Liuzheng was not the Empress, she would have chased him and beaten him.

It had been a while since they had seen her so embarrassed. Chu Liuzheng and Moxiang covered their mouths and laughed, just like when the three of them used to joke with each other when they lived in the same room.

In the end, Yuzhui made her choice. She chose a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Works who was in charge of water conservancy. His name was Su Yu, who was 26 years old and still unengaged. His character could stand up to the system's investigation and he had real skills.

Chu Liuzheng told Xiao Jingfan about this. Xiao Jingfan looked at her and said, "You are good at choosing people."

Chu Liuzheng: "What's wrong? Is this Master Su not doing well?"

Xiao Jingfan: "Next year I plan to give him a promotion. What do you think?"

Chu Liuzheng smiled: "Yuzhui has a really good eye."

Xiao Jingfan saw through it but didn't say anything.

Chu Liuzheng took the teacup and held it in front of him: "When are you going to issue the order?"

"I haven't agreed yet." Xiao Jingfan took the tea and took a sip, glancing at her. "It's a bit unfair to marry him with Yuzhui's family background."

The one who was wronged was naturally not Yuzhui, but Su Yu.

Chu Liuzheng thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you first talk to Chief Su and find out what he's willing to do. If he's willing, that's fine. If not, Yuzhui can always choose someone else."

This method is feasible. Xiao Jingfan nodded and agreed.

"You're so nice!" Chu Liuzheng immediately flattered her, hugged her and kissed her twice, "I'm waiting for your good news."

Xiao Jingfan, who originally just wanted to ask casually: "..."

That's all.

He took out a book of memorials he had reviewed and ordered Zhou Yuande to summon Su Yu to meet the emperor.

At night, the emperor came to Changchun Palace and brought bad news.

"Don't want to?" Chu Liuzheng was a little surprised. "Why don't you want to?"

Xiao Jingfan took the hot towel and wiped his hands, saying, "Lord Su already has someone he likes."

[When? It wasn't there when I checked the system a few days ago!]

Chu Liuzheng quickly looked through the system, and when he saw who Su Yu liked, his eyes widened.

[Frog Fun! Su Yu actually has a crush on the eldest princess!]

Xiao Jingfan:!!

Chu Liuzheng took a deep breath and said to the emperor, "Since Lord Su already has someone he likes, it's really hard to force him. Let Yuzhui choose someone else."

[The jade pendant and the eldest princess have nothing in common, whether in appearance, figure, or temperament. If Su Yu likes the eldest princess's style, he probably won't like the jade pendant's style. It would be better to find a new one for the jade pendant.]

She secretly planned to let Yuzhu choose again in a few days, and this time she would definitely pick a safe one.

Xiao Jingfan was thinking that he would ask Mingxia to find out what his elder sister was thinking one day. If his elder sister was also interested in Su Yu, he would keep her and see how she treated him. If not, he would be sent to serve as an official in another place, so that she would not become another Qin Lang.

A few days later, Chu Liuzheng found an opportunity and called Yuzhui to select a new person.

Yu Zhui was a little disappointed when she learned that Su Yu already had a lover, but she quickly adjusted herself.

She chose people based on their looks. Since Su Yu was not suitable, she would just change him. After all, she believed that Chu Liuzheng would not harm her.

The second time she chose a Censor named Lin from the Ministry of Rites, who was of the seventh rank and 25 years old. Because his parents died one after another and he had to observe mourning for three years, his fiancée could not wait any longer, so the two families called off the engagement and they have not been engaged to this day.

This time, Chu Liuzheng checked the system first to make sure that this Lin Jieshi Zhong had no lover and no messy confidantes around him before going to look for the emperor.

Xiao Jingfan agreed readily, which immediately gave Chu Liuzheng the illusion that he had made a bad choice.

It’s like bargaining in the vegetable market. If the boss agrees immediately, you must have bargained too little and you’re at a disadvantage.

After all, the information in the system is static, so just in case, Chu Liuzheng asked, "Is there anything wrong with this Lin Jieshi Zhong?"

Xiao Jingfan shook his head and looked at her: "Why do you ask?"

Chu Liuzheng spoke frankly, "You just agreed so readily, it's like you've gotten rid of a big problem."

Xiao Jingfan: "..."

He said helplessly, "There's nothing wrong with it. I'll summon someone in a moment and show you the real person."

【That would be great! 】

Chu Liuzheng smiled, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Half an hour later, Lin Jieshizhong arrived in a state of great trepidation.

Chu Liuzheng took a look at him under the pretext of delivering soup to the emperor. He was a nice young man, fair-skinned but not frail. He looked more energetic than in the portrait and matched the jade pendant quite well.

She winked at Xiao Jingfan quietly, and it was him.

Xiao Jingfan nodded slightly.

Chu Liuzheng took his men away. Lin Jieshizhong didn't dare to look at the empress who was said to be the reincarnation of the Phoenix Girl. He was wondering why the emperor summoned him when he heard the emperor say that he wanted to arrange a marriage for him.

Lin Jieshizhong was so flattered that when he heard that the person he was to marry was a female official working in the tea room of Wenhua Palace, he immediately agreed on the spot without any reluctance.

Finally, he had completed the task entrusted by his wife. Xiao Jingfan was so happy that he rewarded him with a set of four treasures of the study and told him to go back and wait for news.

Lin Jieshizhong was so happy that he felt dizzy while walking and bumped into a palace maid who was serving tea.

"Ah." Looking at the hem of her skirt soaked by the tea, Yu Zhui said in frustration, "How do you walk like that?"

She looked up and was stunned.

Isn’t this the adult in the painting?

"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going and accidentally bumped into you, young lady." For some reason, Lin Jieshizhong felt his heart beating a little faster. He was so panicked that he crossed his arms and bowed, "Please forgive me, young lady."

(End of this chapter)