Su Jingyao would often bring the affairs of the harem to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to handle, and would only return to the Palace of Kunning when meeting with female officials.

There are not many concubines in the harem, and Su Jingyao has carefully trained a number of capable female officials, so handling harem affairs is relatively easy. It only takes about an hour to check them all every day.

Most of the time, she would stay in the imperial study, sitting next to Jun Zechen, listening attentively to him talking about the factions and families in the court, as well as the implicit expressions of some officials when they submitted memorials.

For example, some memorials seemed to be flattering a certain senior official, but in fact they were complaining to Jun Zechen; some memorials seemed to be seeking the welfare of the people, but in fact they were hiding private interests.

Last night, Jun Zechen kept Su Jingyao awake until late at night. After she fell asleep in the bedroom of the Qianqing Palace, she woke up slowly at the end of the Si hour.

After getting up, she was wearing a comfortable silk waist-length dress, as smooth as flowing water. Her long hair was not tied up, but fell naturally behind her like black brocade.

She walked through a small door and went straight to the imperial study.

Su Jingyao, who had just woken up, was still a little confused, her eyes were hazy, her steps were unsteady, and she walked directly to Jun Zechen and sat down.

Without saying a word, she hugged his waist, rested her head gently on Jun Zechen's shoulder, and called softly, "Husband."

The voice was a little bit naive and dependent.

Jun Zechen naturally put his left hand around her waist, his movements were skillful and gentle.

He had waited for four years to be called husband.

"It's almost time for lunch. If Jiaojiao doesn't wake up, I will come and help you get up myself. Why didn't Miaoxia do your makeup?" Jun Zechen teased.

"You can't wear a belt if your waist is too lazy, and you can't wear a crown if your head is too lazy. Is that not okay?"

Su Jingyao winked playfully, and raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a lovely smile.

"Jiaojiao is relaxed and at ease, unlike me. I have to get up early in the morning and not only have to attend court, but also have piles of memorials waiting for me after court."

Jun Zechen sighed slightly, pretending to be in hardship.

“The more capable you are, the more work you will do.”

Su Jingyao smiled sweetly, her eyes full of cunning.

Jun Zechen pinched the soft flesh on her waist with a hint of joking.

"I have taught Jiaojiao for such a long time, Jiaojiao, do you want me to see the results too?"

Su Jingyao was originally leaning on his shoulder, but when she heard his words, her eyes instantly became firm and her mind became much clearer.

What does he mean?

Su Jingyao was filled with doubts and speculations.

"How does Your Majesty want to see it?" Su Jingyao asked tentatively.

Jun Zechen chuckled and handed the brush in his right hand to Su Jingyao, "Let me see it?"

When Su Jingyao saw the brush in front of her, she blinked and was stunned. She didn't react for a moment.

but......

Su Jingyao's heart suddenly started beating uncontrollably, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.

She didn't know whether it was because of Jun Zechen's unbridled indulgence of her or because she might be able to obtain true rights like the Wu and Lu families, and not be a vassal of others.

The thought made her breathing quicken.

She was originally leaning on Jun Zechen, and slowly stood up. Even though she was extremely shocked in her heart, she looked as if she didn't care, and calmly took the brush.

"Then let the husband see the results of your teaching."

Su Jingyao picked up a memorial, read its contents attentively, and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, she began to write and review, her strokes smooth and confident.

After she finished writing, she showed the memorial to Jun Zechen with a somewhat boastful look in her eyes, "How is it?"

Jun Zechen took the memorial, looked at it carefully, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were full of admiration.

"Very good. I am lucky to have Jiaojiao to share my worries with me."

From that day on, Su Jingyao would hide Jun Zechen from time to time to review memorials.

The ministers in the court were very smart and soon discovered that the handwriting on the memorial was wrong.

Memorials to His Majesty came in like snowflakes, all of them earnest and full of concern and doubt about His Majesty's favor for the Queen.

However, all these memorials were ruthlessly rejected by Jun Zechen.

But power is a very tempting thing. Many ministers have seen the Queen's unique and unshakable position in His Majesty's heart.

Some ministers were dissatisfied, but some...

He actually started contacting her privately, with different thoughts in mind.

Some were demoted for corruption, and with a fawning and pleading look on their faces, they hoped that the Queen would let His Majesty go easy on them.

There are also some who have never been promoted by His Majesty and want to enter the center of power through the Queen to show their ambitions.

Su Jingyao always had a faint smile on her face when it came to these ministers who came to join her, and she never refused any of them.

Loyal ministers have their own ways of using loyal ministers, and treacherous ministers have their own ways of using treacherous ministers. This is what Jun Zechen taught her.

So, Su Jingyao developed her own power in the court.

The twelfth year of Chongwu.

Jun Zechen looked solemn, standing tall in the court, glancing majestically at all the civil and military officials.

Anshun stood aside and read aloud:

"I am entrusted with the will of heaven and rule the four seas. Empress Su is virtuous, wise, and has assisted me in governing the country, and has made great contributions to the country.

Today you are honored as the Queen of Heaven, the mother of the world. You rule the universe with me and benefit all living things.

So decreed."

As soon as this summons was issued, the ministers standing on Su Jingyao's side in the court showed excitement. They knelt down without hesitation and congratulated in unison.

Many old ministers frowned and looked gloomy, wanting to stop it, but Queen Su had the strong support of the Su family behind her, and the unreserved love of His Majesty, so they could only grit their teeth and do nothing.

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