Chapter 1370 Ask him! Why did you take the Empress out of the palace?

In the past, when the emperor sat in the main hall, the Great Xia court was filled with factions, and even the smallest matters were fought over.

Now the emperor sits leisurely in the main hall. The Great Xia court is not a one-man show, but no one does not have to watch the emperor's expression.

The Grand Eunuch Feng Chun bowed and announced the end of the court session. Everyone bowed and paid their respects before seeing the Emperor off.

Inside the grand hall, people's hearts were divided and undercurrents were surging. It wasn't about any particular party or faction; in the Great Xia Dynasty, there were no parties or factions because no one dared to jump ship.

It's just that within the imperial court, there are always differing opinions and undercurrents.

But today, many people looked grim and somewhat resentful, simply because the Emperor had officially read out the imperial edict, appointing Luo Anxu, the Prefect of Jingzhao, as the Governor of Yizhou, to take office immediately, and appointing Yang Guofu as the Prefect of Jingzhao, in charge of all matters, large and small, in the capital and the twenty-one counties surrounding it.

The position of Prefect of Jingzhao was never a pleasant one. Although it was a third-rank official position with a purple robe, the officials in office actually had a miserable life.

Logically speaking, many people should be happy that Yang Guofu has taken up the position of Prefect of Jingzhao. But he is Yang Guofu.

He can't wear that purple robe back!

Before attending court, Yang Guofu had already thought about how many people had opposed the emperor's appointment or dismissal of him that morning. After all, he had noticed that many people were looking at him strangely after he arrived.

To Yang Guofu's surprise, not a single person stood up to oppose him. Even those officials who hated him to the bone only glared at him but did not object.

Therefore, for Yang Guofu, this morning court session went exceptionally smoothly. After reporting on the war in the north and the affairs of Yan, Liaozhou, and Dongliao, everything passed peacefully.

This made Yang Guofu feel a little sad, after all, he had made many preparations, thinking about what to say and how to say it.

All the preparations were for nothing.

Yang Guofu did not leave the main hall with his father, but left alone.

As Yang Guofu stepped over the threshold that many officials longed to cross, he pondered his father's words: His Majesty and the Empress had prepared everything, and all he needed to do was follow the Empress.

“The country is wealthy.”

Upon hearing the voice, Yang Guofu immediately turned around.

He then saw Grand Tutor Su Wenqing smiling at him.

In the past, when Yang Guofu saw Su Wenqing, he would certainly bow, but it was only perfunctory.

But now, Yang Guofu took a step back, bowed, and said, "This humble official greets the Grand Tutor."

Su Wenqing laughed and said, "What are you doing? It makes us seem distant."

Yang Guofu stood up, but bowed his head slightly, no longer displaying his former arrogance.

Su Wenqing smiled and said, "Do a good job. There are too many things in the Jingzhao Prefecture that need your attention. Especially now that our Great Xia is looking forward to a better life, there will probably be even more people coming to the capital. It will be a mixed bag, and you will have to handle everything properly."

Upon hearing this, Yang Guofu quickly replied, "This humble official will certainly do his utmost and live up to your expectations."

After a pause, Yang Guofu changed his words immediately: "I will certainly live up to His Majesty's and the Empress's expectations."

Su Wenqing smiled, then, leaning on his cane, descended the steps one by one.

Yang Guofu wanted to help him up, but in the end he didn't go forward; he simply bowed and saw him off.

Su Wenqing was not the only one who offered congratulations to Yang Guofu; Xun Kuang, Li Chunfang, Cao Can, and others also did so.

However, what surprised Yang Guofu the most was Yan Ci.

Yan Ci and Yang Guofu were clearly enemies.

But today, even though Yan Ci didn't give Yang Guofu a friendly look, he still declared, "If I discover you've embezzled, I'll kill myself in the main hall to remonstrate."

Yang Guofu felt ashamed, but these words were better than directly cursing him.

Yang Guofu walked slowly alone.

Even when someone offered to accompany him, Yang Guofu repeatedly refused, choosing to walk alone.

My father said I must be a loyal and solitary minister.

Far away.

Yang Guofu spotted Xunxia from Lingqi Pavilion, along with a young, unfamiliar girl carrying a food box, who appeared to be a palace maid.

Xunxia is now quite remarkable. Although she is only a seventh-rank female official, she is the Empress's personal maid, serving the Emperor and Empress.

With just this status, let alone a seventh-rank female official, even a lowly palace maid without any rank would not need to pay her respects, but would still speak to her politely.

Naturally, upon seeing Xunxia standing on their way out of the palace, without exception, they all stepped forward to greet her.

Xunxia, ​​however, was not annoyed and returned the greetings one by one with a smile on her face.

Upon seeing Yang Guofu, Xunxia bowed to an adult and then walked over.

When Yang Guofu saw Xunxia and the palace maid walking towards him, he immediately remembered what the Empress had said that morning about bringing him some food, so he hurried over.

"Lord Yang, this is from Her Majesty, who said you must be tired from your journey and specially asked me to wait here for you after court to give it to you."

Xunxia spoke softly, but loud enough for those around her to hear.

all of a sudden

The officials, who had just been wondering what Miss Xunxia was doing here, all looked at Yang Guofu with astonishment.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred were in his eyes.

Why didn't this one-eyed fat man say anything before? He's only just returned and he's already received the Empress's favor.

Yang Guofu did not expect Xunxia to speak so frankly in public.

I got a little excited for a moment.

Xunxia is the Empress's person.

Then isn't this something that the Empress deliberately arranged?

No wonder!

No wonder the Empress didn't send it to the Yang residence, but instead had someone wait here, and even had Miss Xunxia wait for her here.

The Empress treats me well.

Yang Guofu quickly bowed deeply towards the direction of Lingqi Pavilion.

Xunxia continued, "Lord Yang, Her Majesty instructed that we two must escort Lord Yang back to his residence."

Yang Guofu, with his one eye, subconsciously looked around and noticed that the people around him were even more envious, which made him even more excited.

The Empress is so kind to me!

It's one thing to do it in public.

They even issued such an imperial edict.

This is tantamount to announcing to the public that Yang Guofu is now one of my men.

The surrounding officials began to whisper among themselves, their eyes lingering on the palace maid who was following behind Xunxia, ​​her head bowed and carrying a food box.

Yang Guofu was flattered and quickly expressed his gratitude.

Naturally, Yang Guofu dared not delay and quickly invited Xunxia and the palace maid to leave.

Many people looked at Yang Guofu, some without saying a word, but their expressions were strange and full of envy.

The way the Empress treated this one-eyed fat man was undoubtedly influenced by His Majesty's intentions.

Even if there isn't.

So this fat man's second spring in officialdom has truly arrived.

Yang Guofu walked beside Xunxia and asked about the Empress's health.

Xunxia answered with a smile.

However, Xunxia would occasionally glance at the palace servants beside her.

The palace servant followed respectfully with his head down, holding the food box in both hands. This made Xunxia feel very uncomfortable, and she really wanted to run behind the palace servant.

...

Xia Fengxiang received the note on his way back to Lingqi Pavilion.

She was still thinking about how to make that milk tea, but despite making a boast, she had no idea how to make it.

But right now, looking at the note in my hand...

Xia Fengxiang looked at Aunt Sun.

Aunt Sun quickly said, "Her Majesty has always said it was an imperial edict from the late ancestor."

Xia Fengxiang crumpled the note in his hand, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

But after a moment he asked, "Even if he left, shouldn't Aunt Yan and the others have seen him?"

Aunt Sun said with a bitter expression, "Her Majesty disguised herself as a young girl and left under the pretense of delivering meals to Lord Yang. Moreover, to avoid being discovered, she openly had Xunxia accompany Yang Guofu out of the palace, with him following behind."

Xia Fengxiang took a deep breath. Good, good, he used all his intelligence on this!

Ordered to find a woman!

Xia Fengxiang clenched his fists, muttered something to himself about his great-grandmother, and then looked at Aunt Sun: "Does Yang Guofu know?"

Aunt Sun replied, "I don't know."

Xia Fengxiang frowned, but still said, "Then he's an accomplice too! He took the injured Empress out of the palace!"

Aunt Sun looked at His Majesty; this matter was somewhat unreasonable, but...

You are the emperor, you have the final say.

I just feel sorry for Lord Yang.

Xia Fengxiang said, "Sending Ruyu is not right! Send Kuyue directly, and have her take Ruyu with her. Ask Yang Guofu if he didn't know the Empress was so badly injured, didn't see it, and even took the Empress out of the palace! Find out what he meant!"

Aunt Sun pursed her lips, but still agreed. However, thinking of Yang Guofu, she couldn't help but sigh, "Take care."

(End of this chapter)