mother.

If the Imperial Household Department comes to investigate, even if there is no evidence in the end, won't the Empress' reputation be ruined?

No matter what the outcome of this matter is, I am afraid this stain cannot be washed away.

Saint, a saint wouldn’t be so heartless, right?

Concubine Jiang looked at her own maid, and then at the man who was high above her. Could this man be so heartless?

That's a joke.

The Saint said, "If that's the case, then let's investigate. The Internal Officials will investigate the connection between the delay in the warrant and the assassination of the Third Prince."

"During the investigation, Imperial Concubine Jiang is under house arrest, and the power of the harem is handed over to Concubine Chu."

Concubine Chu, the biological mother of the second prince.

She had always been suppressed by Imperial Concubine Jiang and could only be promoted to the third rank of Concubine Chu even after giving birth to a prince.

To outsiders, this decision seems fair, strict and impartial.

Sure enough, both the upright Wenyuan Pavilion Grand Secretary and the obviously biased Dongge Grand Secretary had no objection to this resolution.

The remaining four kept silent.

Getting the four of them to speak was as difficult as climbing to heaven.

That's not right. If it were a matter concerning the common people, they would speak up. But it would be boring if these princes were fighting each other.

The saint looked at them with an obscure look in his eyes.

It is said that ministers are loyal to their emperor, but these ministers do not act like loyal ministers. The emperor they are loyal to is not themselves, but only the Tianxiang Kingdom.

Even if the emperor changes, they will still act the same way.

The next report is even simpler.

The female official of the Imperial Food Office knew that the matter was over, so she simply explained the matter between the Imperial Food Office and the Imperial Household Department.

When it was mentioned that the food for thousands of people had rotted and stunk for three or four days and was finally buried in elephant dung, one of the originally silent ministers looked up.

The Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall, who was also the leader of these Grand Secretary, said: "In the past, King Zhou of Shang had pools of wine and forests of meat, and drank all night long. Now, several elephants are doing the same."

The female official from the Imperial Kitchen paused subconsciously.

Compared with King Zhou of Shang, this guy is a ruthless person, and they are willing to be inferior to him.

When everyone came out of Dezheng Hall, Imperial Concubine Jiang left in a hurry with a pale face. She was about to hand over the Phoenix Seal and the power in her hands.

Although everything was temporary, she still hated it so much that she wanted to kill those who stood in the way of her and her son.

The six grand secretaries had different expressions. They were followed by several female officials from the Imperial Food Department, who were just waiting for the grand secretaries to leave before they went back to celebrate.

We must celebrate!

Although they were completely at odds with Imperial Concubine Jiang, they were completely victims in this matter, and several kitchens in Kyoto ensured that everyone had food to eat when there was a shortage of ingredients, so the chaos was quickly settled.

No one could find fault.

The head of the Imperial Food Department had a calm expression, but Deputy Prime Minister Nan and Deputy Prime Minister Li were a little excited.

Unexpectedly, the Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace looked back at the head of the Imperial Food Department and saw that she was only 35 years old, but she was so calm and composed. She wrote a good memorial last time and her report this time was well organized. The Imperial Food Department was also well managed.

The Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall stroked his white beard and said, "Last time you said you wanted to merge into the Ministry of Revenue, right?"

Being suddenly called by the leading Grand Secretary, the other Grand Secretaries naturally looked over as well.

The head of the Imperial Food Department said sternly, "Replying to Grand Secretary, I and others have this idea. The duties of the Imperial Food Department have been unclear for too long. According to the number of people and the number of palace servants they supply, it would be more reasonable to change its system and incorporate it into the Ministry of Revenue."

The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of the country's money and grain, and the branch offices under it were also in charge of palace affairs. The Taifujian mentioned earlier was also managed by the branch office.

The main thing is that the responsibilities are clear, and the powerful people in the harem will no longer have the final say.

The Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace said, "It is not feasible to merge it into the Ministry of Revenue. The subordinate supporting offices only manage income and expenditure, which is incompatible with the major issue of food."

Without waiting for the expressions of the ladies in the Ministry of Food, the Grand Secretary added: "The Ministry of Rites is not bad. The Guanglu Temple near the Shangshanjian is under the Ministry of Rites. The two departments complement each other, which is quite comprehensive."

"In the previous dynasty, there was a precedent of incorporating Shangshen into the Ministry of Rites. It won't be difficult to follow the precedent."

The Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace said it is not difficult to do.

This isn’t difficult?!

It can obviously be done immediately!

The female official of the Shangshisi was a little excited. If this was the case, and if they complemented each other with the Guanglusi, would that mean something?

The Grand Secretary of the Dongge laughed and said, "Yes, it is time for a female official to go to the Ministry of Rites."

This is different from simply obtaining food ingredients from the supporting office, just like the current Shangshisi obtains food ingredients from the Imperial Household Department but is not under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Department.

The food you receive from the support center is just food you receive and it will not be incorporated into the system.

But if it is as the Grand Secretary of Zhongji Palace said, it should be directly parallel to the Guanglu Temple of the Ministry of Rites.

That means there is an additional channel for upward mobility!

You can continue to get promoted!

The former female officials of the Imperial Food Bureau have come to an end.

It's different now.

Now, a female official of the fifth rank of Shangshi can have the opportunity to go to the Ministry of Rites, from the fourth rank, the fourth rank, the third rank and so on.

Although the Ministry of Rites only has three or four permanent officials, it is at least an opportunity.

Even if she can't do it, there will always be someone who can do it in the Shangshi Bureau in the future.

The female official from the Imperial Food Department suppressed her excitement and thanked the Grand Secretary of the Zhongji Palace. The image of a little palace maid flashed through her mind.

Su Wan.

She can't do it, but Su Wan might be able to.

The fact that things went so smoothly this time was also due to Su Wan.

How could she not have hope for Su Wan?

What if, what if it works?

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