Chapter 259 Didn't expect that, did you?

Princess Yongxin never expected that Ye Yunshu, who had just become the Crown Princess, would arrange this for her.

"Your Highness... this is not a good idea! Firstly, it involves the Wei family's business, Chun Bu Wan, and secondly... I am just a nobody, and recently I felt that Chun Bu Wan in the capital was wielding power like a chicken feather."

"Now..." Princess Yongxin was a little worried.

Ye Yunshu felt that Princess Yongxin was underestimating her.

“You’re quite suited to stay at Chun Bu Wan. Wei Yanli has sent a letter to the capital, and he’s also had the token from Chun Bu Wan sent back; it’s already on its way.”

Mu Xiao, you did a great job on Spring Festival Gala.

You are very smart and quick to understand things. No matter what you are given, you can do it very well.

Now that I've become the Crown Princess, there will definitely be a lot of opposition from all over the country. Although I'm used to hearing it, I'm afraid that some people will use those opposition voices to do something shady behind the scenes.

"I'm relieved that you're watching Chun Bu Wan!" Ye Yunshu said earnestly.

Upon hearing Ye Yunshu's words, Princess Yongxin thought for a moment, then immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Ye Yunshu.

"yes!"

...

Soon, Ye Yunshu approved the memorials from the Minister of Rites and two senior scholars of the Hanlin Academy requesting that they retire to their hometowns.

She not only approved the three senior officials' requests to retire to their hometowns, but also had the people of the Imperial Household Department send each of them five hundred taels of silver.

They said it was for travel expenses to return home, fearing that the three old men, who had lived honest lives, would not have enough money to return home.

The memorial and the silver were sent back on the same day, and on the same day, the positions of those three senior officials were filled...

Everyone in the court except for Prime Minister Lin was dumbfounded.

Everyone knows that those three elders were just going through the motions to get in touch, and according to past practice, His Majesty would definitely keep the memorials to himself and not issue them.

Then the three elders continued to submit their memorials...

Even if an elderly official truly needed to retire due to health reasons, he would still have to submit three memorials to resign his post.

After all... isn't this also a way of reflecting the relationship between ruler and subject?

You did a great job. The emperor is reluctant to let you go and wants you to continue to shine.

It's not that you don't want to do it, nor is it that you're being difficult; it's just that your health is failing. Please understand, Your Majesty...

Then... the emperor would approve the memorial.

Of course, after the emperor approved the memorial, he would also ask for the old master's opinion, such as which talented person would be better suited to succeed him.

Then the elder would recommend someone they had their eye on...

But now...

Haha, the three elders only submitted their memorials once, and only one day later, the replies arrived.

Not only did they approve the three elders' retirement and return to their hometowns, but they also provided them with travel expenses. This was because they were afraid that the three elders would not leave quickly enough, or that they would linger in the capital!

As for the successor...

Haha, they were all people who had some conflicts or even arguments with these three older men before!

This move left everyone speechless.

Some say the memorial wasn't approved by His Majesty, but by the newly appointed Crown Princess.

The fact that the three senior officials submitted their resignations at this time was a direct slap in the face to the Crown Princess.

This Crown Princess is not one to be trifled with. Even before her identity was revealed, she was already doing things against the Six Ministries. Now that she has a higher status, she's bound to make things difficult for the people in the Six Ministries!

Haha, you're resigning? That's perfect, I was just looking for a place to put my own people!

The officials were angry with the Crown Princess but dared not express it.

Even if the Crown Princess approved the memorial, so what? In the end, it still had to be submitted to His Majesty for review.

His Majesty issued the memorial without saying anything, which means that His Majesty is on the side of the Crown Princess...

So... they need to behave themselves and stop using these tricks. They're more likely to go too far with them.

Look, aren't those three old men a cautionary tale?

The officials in the court immediately became obedient and went about their business, while those who had previously tried to stir up trouble immediately backed down...

...

Ye Yunshu, like the former crown prince, began attending court.

Even the location he was in was the same as where the Crown Prince had stood when he held court before.

Emperor Xiao Xuan felt sorry for the Crown Princess, so he specially had a chair placed in that place so that she could sit and listen to the government.

Gradually, everyone realized that His Majesty was really eager to hand over the reins of government to the Crown Princess.

No matter what the matter was, as long as it was reported by court officials, he would ask the Crown Princess how to handle it.

After the morning assembly, Ye Yunshu felt completely tense.

...

"Song Zhimian, this is the first time I've heard that people in the imperial court really talk about every little thing."

A strange-looking rock was unearthed somewhere, and a fish was making a strange noise somewhere.

Oh, and there are also stories about sows from various places giving birth to twenty-eight babies in one litter.

They found it strange that whenever they sensed their father was in a bad mood and wanted to punish them, they would all vie to say that these were auspicious omens.

It is a sign that Chongqing will become even stronger.

If they intend to cause trouble, then these are all warnings from Heaven, warning the royal family of Dayu, and showing the Emperor what he should do.

"Whether it's black or white, it's all their word anyway." Ye Yunshu complained to Song Zhimian again.

Song Zhimian quickly gestured for the female doctor to massage Ye Yunshu's shoulders.

Even sitting, maintaining the same posture for too long is quite tiring.

Ye Yunshun enjoyed the massage from the female doctor's dream, and then accepted the tea handed to him by Song Zhimian.

"The memorials that were delivered today are all there. You should still classify them as before."

Give me the important things first, and put those trivial matters aside for a few days!

"Is there anything important at the Supervisory Department? Have the reports from the supervisory offices in various regions been sent over?" Ye Yunshu asked with a sigh.

Being the Crown Princess is already this tiring; imagine what it would be like to be the Empress...

Ye Yunshu didn't even dare to think about how she would live her life in the future.

Song Zhimian had already handed over the report sent by the Censorate.

"The two junior ministers and junior envoys have already sent over the compiled accounts."

Apart from Jiangnan, everything else is fine. Wen Shaoqing said that the supervisory office in Jiangnan has sent a report.

This year, the weather in Jiangna has been favorable, and everything, whether it's crops in the fields or fish in the rivers, is thriving compared to last year.

Because a significant portion of the supplies had been allocated to the north and southwest, prices remained largely unchanged.

Logically, this year's tax revenue should be higher than last year's, but... the tax revenue collected from Jiangnan is basically the same as last year. "Song Zhimian said softly.

Ye Yunshu narrowed her eyes.

That means someone in the Jiangnan region is tampering with the taxes.

Shall we send someone to investigate now?

Let's postpone it for now. Father seems to be busy these past two days. We'll investigate this matter after things settle down with Father...

Who should we send to investigate?

If I could have gone by myself before, now... I definitely can't go by myself anymore!

"Okay, I understand! Have the Censorate send over this year's tax records for Jiangnan."

"I'll make a decision after I've reviewed it all!" Ye Yunshu immediately gave the order.

Song Zhimian quickly agreed.

...

The next day, just as Ye Yunshu was about to go to court, Eunuch Xue, who was by Emperor Xiao Xuan's side, came over with a smile.

"Your Highness, His Majesty is feeling slightly unwell today and requests that you handle the affairs of today's court session in his stead."

Ye Yunshu...