Chapter 202: People all over the street praying for the Queen! ?

The ministers in the duty room who were waiting to be summoned by the empress must have been unaware of the empress's current anger.

However, the fact that the empress did not attend the morning court today actually caused quite a stir among the officials.

After all, although His Majesty has been on the throne for three years, and there is no need to say much about these three years, no matter what, His Majesty has never missed a morning court session.

But today I was not feeling well, so I did not go to court.

This surprised many ministers and made Li Jiulang, Zhang Gu and many others very worried.

After all, news came out yesterday that the Queen was unwell, and His Majesty is feeling unwell again today.

But even though they were worried, the officials still had to leave, wondering in their hearts why the emperor was not feeling well.

However, officials who have important matters to report in person can only wait in the duty room and wait to be summoned by His Majesty.

And now.

Mu Xu sat on the chair in the duty room. After putting down his tea bowl, he glanced at the other officials in the duty room who were too quiet.

Except for those people from the Ministry of War.

Mu Xu looked from Yang Shanchang and others, and finally his eyes fell on the thin middle-aged official sitting next to Yan Jingqing.

After thinking for a while, Mu Xu stood up and walked over: "Hey Yulang, you have done a great deed this time, a full 13 million taels of salt tax silver."

The person called Yulang was Zhao Yulang, the Minister of Personnel who went to the southwest and southeast to collect salt taxes.

Zhao Yulang knew that he had been away for a few months and the political situation in the capital had changed drastically, especially last night when the Grand Tutor summoned him over, so he must not be as arrogant and domineering as before.

So when he heard Mu Xu's words, he stood up and bowed: "Master Jijiu, you are joking. It's just an errand. Salt tax is a national matter. Anyone who goes there can collect so much."

As soon as these words were spoken, an imperial censor on the other side snorted heavily, obviously expressing his disdain for these words.

It was only because in the first year, the Empress Dowager's people went to collect salt taxes in the southwest region, but they only collected more than three million taels.

But every time Yang Dang’s people went there, there were over a thousand of them, so one could imagine whether there was something fishy going on!

Mu Xu glanced at the censor, smiled, and then continued to look at Zhao Yulang: "Don't joke, merit is merit."

What did Zhao Yulang want to say?

But Mu Xu was too lazy to pay attention and walked to Yang Shanchang.

Zhao Yulang frowned slightly when he saw this, but Yan Jingqing shook his head at him.

Zhao Yulang had no choice but to sit back in his chair and look at the man who had just snorted, but what he didn't expect was that the censor was also glaring at him with a stern face.

Zhao Yulang was furious. Has anyone dared to do this before?

Anyone who dares to do this will either be exiled or demoted!

On the other hand, Yan Jingqing immediately took the tea bowl and brought it to Zhao Yulang, signaling him to ignore him and calm down.

Zhao Yulang took a deep breath and thought about the attitudes of those officials when he was waiting for the morning court outside Chengtian Gate this morning, as well as the attitude of the censor now!

Especially Yang Guofu and Yan Jingqing have lost their previous arrogance.

Of course he knew that times were different now.

But I still feel unhappy. How could such a thing happen a few months ago?!

But when he saw Yang Guofu looking at him, Zhao Yulang sighed helplessly and simply closed his eyes to rest.

Mu Xu came to Yang Shanchang and said with a smile, "Shanchang, I heard that you have forgiven Mi Wanjun?"

Yang Shanchang nodded: "Yes."

Mu Xu gave a thumbs up and said, "Great! If Xun Kuang did this to me, I would at least find a way to get him to the border or something like that if I can't kill him."

Yang Shanchang smiled and looked at Mu Xu, teasing, "Everyone makes mistakes, so forgive them if you can. But you haven't been watching the Imperial Examination Hall for several times. Aren't you afraid of being punished by His Majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xu lowered his voice mysteriously and said, "Something happened, so I came here to report it."

Yang Shanchang was stunned for a moment. Something happened in the Imperial Examination Hall?

The only thing that could happen in the Imperial Examination Hall, especially what made Mu Xu, Xun Kuang, and Cui Yu all angry, was the test papers.

Mu Xu saw that Yang Shanchang did not ask any more questions, but his eyes were clear, and he guessed that the old man had guessed it, so he smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, don't worry, it has nothing to do with you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Shanchang smiled slightly.

But before Yang Shanchang could speak, Mu Xu lowered his voice and said, "But it has something to do with your son."

Yang Shanchang immediately looked at Mu Xu, and then at Yang Guofu.

Yang Guofu noticed that his father was looking at him, so he turned his head and looked over, his one eye blinking with curiosity.

After Mu Xu finished speaking, he patted his butt and left, returning to his seat.

And that's when.

The duty room door was pushed open.

After Feng Chun walked into the duty room, he said with a smile: "You gentlemen have been waiting for a long time. His Majesty has summoned you to the Lingqi Pavilion."

When they heard that it was not the Imperial Study but Lingqi Pavilion, many people frowned in confusion.

Among them, the imperial censor who had just looked down on Zhao Yulang stood up and said, "Eunuch Feng, Lingqi Pavilion is the Queen's bedroom. The Queen is not feeling well, so I will not disturb her. I only ask you to pass my memorial to His Majesty."

Having said this, the censor immediately bowed.

Immediately, several more people were like this.

The meaning of these people was very simple. They were afraid that their presence would disturb the Queen's rest.

Feng Chun smiled and helped him up and said, "The Queen has left the palace, so you don't have to worry about these things. But, His Majesty looks a little tired today. If you have anything to say, please talk about the key points when we meet later."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the duty room bowed to Feng Chun.

After Feng Chun returned the greeting, he looked at Yang Guofu and said, "Master Yang."

Yang Guofu immediately bowed and said, "Eunuch Feng."

Feng Chun said, "Your Majesty said that what you want to talk about is the renovation of the palace and the palace maids' residences. The Empress is in charge of this matter. Your Majesty said that you should talk to the Empress about this matter, or write a memorial and I will pass it on to the Empress for you."

Upon hearing this, Yang Guofu immediately took out a memorial from his sleeve, handed it to Feng Chun and said, "Thank you for your reminder, eunuch. Please help me pass it to His Majesty and His Majesty. This involves the Ministry of Revenue's appropriation and the repair of the harem palace. However, since His Majesty is not here, I will not disturb His Majesty. Please help me pay my respects to His Majesty."

Feng Chun took the memorial, smiled and nodded.

but

Yang Shanchang narrowed his eyes and looked at Mu Xu who walked out with a smile, and then looked at Yang Guofu, feeling very heavy in his heart!

But he didn't say anything. With the help of Yan Jingqing and Zhao Yulang, he walked out of the duty room, and then lowered his voice to ask Yan Jingqing: "You, did you do anything in the imperial examination this time?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Jingqing immediately said, "I didn't do anything. All previous contacts have been severed, and the money has been returned in full as you instructed."

Hearing this, Yang Shanchang looked at Mu Xu's back with a serious expression: "Today, you will see the emperor. Apart from what you need to report, don't say a single word!"

Yan Jingqing and Zhao Yulang looked at each other, but just as they were about to ask something, Yang Shanchang pushed them away and walked away alone.

Yan Jingqing wanted to follow, but was stopped by Zhao Yulang.

Yan Jingqing understood immediately, but was puzzled as to why his teacher suddenly mentioned the imperial examination. Was it because of what Mu Xu had just said?

Thinking of this, Yan Jingqing looked at Mu Xu, Xun Kuang, and Cui Yu, and thought carefully in his mind whether he had fully understood the matter before.

As for Mu Xu.

He glanced at Yang Shanchang and the others behind him, feeling extremely happy. He then looked at Cui Yu beside him and said with a smile, "Cui Yu."

Upon hearing this, Cui Yu immediately bowed and said, "Teacher."

Although Cui Yu had the same rank as Mu Xu, when he took the imperial examination that year, the chief examiner was Mu Xu. In addition, he had listened to Mu Xu's lectures several times, so Mu Xu was his teacher, so it was natural for him to call him teacher.

Mu Xu asked, "I heard that the medical officer beside the queen is your daughter?"

Cui Yu was stunned for a moment, pursed his lips, and nodded with some shame: "Yes."

However, when Cui Yu originally thought that Mu Xu was going to ask something, Mu Xu sighed and looked at Cui Yu with a look of disappointment: "Hey, you and your uncle are not destined to enjoy a good life."

Cui Yu was stunned for a moment, but then he thought that it should be said that the girl didn't recognize him, but she relied on him to follow the Queen's side, and she was already a medical officer at a young age, so he smiled and said: "I didn't do well before, so the child didn't recognize me, so."

But when Cui Yu said this, Mu Xu hurriedly shook his head and said, "Who is talking to you about your family affairs? What I mean is that the child is incredible. Not only is she doted on by the queen, but you know the bag that the child is carrying."

Cui Yu looked at Mu Xu in confusion.

Mu Xu gestured for a moment and said with envy: "That child's bag is filled with the Empress's writings."

Cui Yu was surprised.

Mu Xu went on to say, "Our queen dotes on your daughter. She has so much writing material. Oh, if you randomly pick out a piece of writing material, let alone the poem on it, even if you sell it, it will be worth at least several thousand, or even over ten thousand taels of silver. And that medical officer has a whole bag of it!"

After saying that, Mu Xu looked at Cui Yu with a face full of regret and shook his head: "You are unlucky, otherwise I would have tried to curry favor with you. It's a pity that your daughter doesn't recognize you. What's wrong with this?"

Cui Yu was also a little surprised when he heard this. A bag full of the Queen's writings, let alone the money, the Queen's writing talent is now known throughout the city, and even in Daxia, it has begun to spread. But his daughter actually has a bag!

but

When Cui Yu heard what Mu Xu said at the end, he felt as if his heart was stabbed by a knife and felt extremely heartbroken.

Xun Kuang heard his teacher talking about this, so he came to Cui Yu and asked, "Master Cui, I'm curious about one thing, why didn't Miss Maomao recognize you?"

Hearing this, Cui Yu covered his chest with his hands.

Inexplicable.

Cui Yu thought of his eldest niece Cui Yuer.

but.

Cui Yu thought about it and sighed.

In fact, he was very happy to be able to go to Lingqi Pavilion. After all, he could see his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for many days.

But when Cui Yu heard that the empress had left the palace, he felt depressed again, because his daughter must have followed her, which meant he would not be able to see her again.

While thinking this, Cui Yu curled his lips and wondered why the Queen left so suddenly. If she had left a little later, at least she could have let me take a look at the cat.

Hey~~~

Here, Mu Xu, Cui Yu and other officials walked towards Lingqi Pavilion under the leadership of the young eunuchs.

But just outside the palace gate.

Because Xia Fengxiang's order was very firm!

so.

Su Changan was really kicked out of the house by his own wife.

Standing outside the palace gate, Su Changan curled his lips and looked back at the palace. Thinking of the happy time last night and this morning, Su Changan sighed and turned to look at Yan Ruyu beside him: "Yu'er."

Yan Ruyu looked at Su Changan.

Su Changan said, "When you look for a partner in the future, look for someone with a more normal temper."

Yan Ruyu didn't understand what this sentence meant, so she blinked, looking confused.

Su Changan didn't really think Yan Ruyu would understand, so he sighed again and said, "You are still young, you will understand in the future, let's go to the Su Mansion."

Yan Ruyu nodded and followed Su Changan.

only

Thinking about what Su Changan just said, I should find a partner with a more normal temper.

Yan Ruyu knew what the word "object" meant, after all, Su Changan had explained it to her before.

But he has a normal temper.

After thinking about it, Yan Ruyu suddenly understood something. She looked at Su Changan again, lowered her head and dared not say anything more.

Su Changan was holding a small box in his arms, which contained the manuscript of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio". Of course, it was still the manuscript copied by Xun Xia and the others.

Moreover, this "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" was revised by Su Changan. After all, it can't be all about crying, it should also make people laugh more.

Otherwise, once it’s published, people will say that I, the queen, always write stories that make people feel sad.

The streets of Luoan City are still very bustling.

Su Changan and Yan Ruyu were still so eye-catching as they walked on the road.

However, at this point, Su Changan is no longer worried about assassinations, so it doesn't matter if he walks in such a busy city.

What's more, Su Changan's [Yiweiting] has now reached the ninth level, and his perception ability is more acute than before.

but

Su Changan was walking on the street and found that there were many more Hu people and people from Southeast Asia than usual.

Yan Ruyu noticed Su Changan's confusion, so she said, "At the beginning of every year, foreign countries and vassal states would come to pay homage, and merchants also know that our Lantern Festival and Spring Festival are extremely lively, so many merchants from other countries would rush to Beijing to sell their goods before the end of the year."

After that, Yan Ruyu continued to add: "Some people also come here because they like the excitement at the end of the year and the beginning of the year in Daxia. After all, the lanterns in Luoan City are the most stunning during the Lantern Festival every year. Especially this year, because of the wedding of His Majesty and you, it will be even more lively at that time."

Su Changan nodded to show that he understood.

However, Su Changan saw a stall selling fried wide noodles from a distance. He swallowed his saliva and looked at Yan Ruyu: "Are you hungry?"

Yan Ruyu was stunned for a moment and shook her head.

Su Changan pretended not to notice and said, "You are hungry. Come on, I will take you to eat."

Yan Ruyu was stunned again and shook her head.

But when he saw Su Chang'an walking briskly, he immediately realized that the queen was driven out by the emperor before she finished her meal, so she must be hungry, so he immediately followed him.

When he arrived at the stall, Su Changan glanced at the blessing bag praying for peace hanging in front of the stall and was puzzled.

As he walked along, Su Changan saw many stalls with such blessing bags hanging on them, and some stores also had them at the door.

However, Su Changan did not think much about it. He just looked at the shopkeeper and said, "Two bowls of oil-splashed noodles with extra chili," and then sat at the table with Yan Ruyu.

Whether it was the shop owner or the people sitting at the stalls, they had never seen someone as handsome as Su Changan, and they were all amazed.

He was even secretly looking at Su Changan.

But when they saw Yan Ruyu's cold gaze, they immediately retracted their gazes, not daring to look at her any longer.

Su Changan was already used to this.

While Su Changan and the others were waiting for noodles, several young people also arrived at the noodle stall. When they saw Su Changan, they were stunned for a moment, but also did not dare to look at him any longer.

only

Su Changan discovered that these people were also holding blessing bags in their hands. Looking at the street, many people had them, the only difference was that some people hung them around their waists, while some people just held them like that.

Su Changan looked at Yan Ruyu: "What festival is there?"

Yan Ruyu was puzzled for a moment, then shook her head after thinking about it: "No."

Su Changan asked curiously, "Then why are all of them holding lucky bags?"

Yan Ruyu shook her head, and then looked at the lucky bags with the same puzzled look.

"Those are all for praying for our Queen." The shop owner came over with noodles in his hand. When he heard Su Changan's doubts, he said with a smile.

Su Changan looked at the old man and asked, "Pray for the Queen?"

I am the queen.

Please pray for me!

Su Changan's expression became even weirder.

The shop owner was puzzled for a moment, then said, "Oh, I don't know yet? Our queen is sick, and even the miracle doctor can't help her. It's a pity that our queen is such a good person, and she cares about us ordinary people, but she got such a disease. I heard that when the miracle doctor went to see her yesterday, the queen coughed up blood, so we all asked for this blessing bag one by one, and prayed for our queen to get well soon."

Su Changan heard from Palace Lady Sun about his illness.

but

Su Changan pursed his lips and looked at the blessing bag on the street. He didn't know what to say about it. He couldn't say all of them, nor even half of them, but many people had it.

The shop owner smiled and said, "Enjoy your meal, both of you."

Then he turned and left.

Su Changan curled his lips and looked at Yan Ruyu: "So, you feel ashamed for me. What's wrong with you?"

Just as Su Changan was speaking, he noticed that Yan Ruyu's eyes were always looking in another direction.

So he followed Yan Ruyu's gaze.

Then!

Su Changan was stunned.

because

I saw the cat over there.

But the real key point is that the cat is with a man!

Their actions were not intimate, but the two were talking, and the cat in particular looked very happy.

It’s outrageous that cats are laughing while chatting with people!

But

What is really outrageous is

Not far from Maomao and the man, Cui Yuer was hiding behind a stall selling rag dolls and secretly watching Maomao.

…

Ps: The previous chapter had no title because it was reviewed and revised. I don’t dare to touch that chapter again, for fear of being reviewed again.

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