Mu Chen nodded, "The Emperor has reviewed it and agreed to implement it starting next year."
In fact, he was a little nervous when he went to see the emperor. After all, reducing the taxes on the people meant cutting into the interests of the royal family.
Throughout history, there are countless countries that rely on exploiting the people to collect taxes. The emperor read his memorial and agreed without any hesitation, which shows that he was truly considering the people.
Qi An was not at all surprised by this. Although the emperor had a sharp tongue and usually did things as he pleased, he always put the people first in matters of state.
"That's good." Qi An poured a cup of tea for Mu Chen and said with a smile: "Although the emperor has not officially given you an official position yet, it is obvious that he wants you to follow me. Once the new tax system is implemented, your position will surely be determined."
The emperor asked Mu Chen to study with him first, wasn’t it just because he wanted to see Mu Chen’s abilities first?
Mu Chen smiled upon hearing this, without any excitement, "I just want to sincerely do my best for the country and the people. As for the rest, it doesn't matter."
Qi An gave him a disapproving look.
"If you want to do something, you must have a respectable official position. If you can't even see the emperor, how can you work for the country?"
"A thousand-mile horse also needs a good horse trainer, right?"
If I can't get into the emperor's sight, I'm afraid I'll have no place to display my ambitions.
"I am grateful for your advice."
It was rare for the Ministry of Revenue to have someone who worked hard. Qi An stood up and patted his shoulder.
"I like your personality, so I'll say a few words here today."
Knowing that Qi An always kept to himself and would not do anything empty-headed, Mu Chen said softly, "He has indeed patiently taught me a lot in the past few months.
"Minister Qi, please speak."
"You should also pay attention to your wife's affairs. You should also know about my past. If it weren't for the emperor's clear distinction between gratitude and resentment, I probably wouldn't be sitting here talking about this with you now."
Mu Chen naturally knew about Qi An's affairs. It was quite a big deal at the time, after all, it involved the princess of the royal family.
Now that Qi An brought this up, it was obvious that he wanted to tell him that it was because he had not paid enough attention to the harem that his son attacked the princess without noticing.
"Thank you, Minister Qi."
Seeing that he really listened, Qi An waved his hand and said, "You should go back home soon. There is nothing to do today."
…
After coming out of the Ministry of Revenue and getting on the carriage, Mu Chen kept thinking about Xu Xiaoxiao.
Even when the carriage stopped, he still had no idea what was going on.
Absent-mindedly, he entered the main hall. Madam Mu was talking to Xu Xiaoxiao. Seeing Mu Chen come in, she smiled and said, "You're back. You were still telling Xiaoxiao that it was time for you to come back."
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Mu Chen and saw that he obviously had something to say to Madam Mu, so she stood up.
"I haven't finished embroidering the handkerchief yet, so I'm going back to the house."
"You need to rest well and don't strain your eyes."
Mrs. Mu gave a few instructions and waited until Xu Xiaoxiao left the main hall before letting Mu Chen sit down.
"You want to tell me about Xiaoxiao?"
Mu Chen didn't expect that his mother still remembered this and looked surprised.
"Since mother knows everything, why don't you send my cousin back?"
He thought his mother had forgotten, but now it seems that his mother just didn't want to send his cousin off and deliberately didn't mention it.
"Xiaoxiao must be feeling bad after this. If I send her back, wouldn't that be telling Xiaoxiao that we in the Mu Mansion can't tolerate her because of this incident?"
Madam Mu paused and continued, "She's been with me all this time, and I've gotten used to it. If she were to leave, I'd feel a sense of emptiness."
Mu Chen's prepared remarks were completely useless at this moment.
Without saying a word, he left the main hall and returned to his room.
Xu Xiaoxiao returned to the room and stared at the handkerchief in her hand in a daze.
She understood that what the two of them said must be related to her.
"Madam, you finally met the young master, why are you still avoiding him?"
The maidservant really couldn't understand, it was obvious that the young lady cared about the young master.
Why are you hiding from him? Xu Xiaoxiao put down the handkerchief in her hand and did not answer the maid's words. Instead, she said to the maid: "Go and see where the young master has gone."
The maid responded and turned to go out, but soon came back with the news.
"Madam, the young master has returned to his room."
Without coming to her room, her cousin actually compromised with her aunt. Xu Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes.
Could it be that my guess is wrong?
The last time my cousin saw Xin'er, what did they talk about?
…
Xu Xiaoxiao was thinking about Yang Xin and Mu Chen, while Yu Yiluo was thinking about her and Mu Chen.
[Oh no, this couple is not going to end. ]
[Being imprisoned in the palace all day is really suffocating me.]
[I'm so annoyed, so annoyed, someone could just carry me out for some fresh air.]
The emperor frowned at the noise made by the little guy, and Eunuch Cao was puzzled by this.
Did I upset the emperor by being here?
How about leaving quietly so as not to disturb the Emperor?
Thinking of this, Eunuch Cao was about to quietly retreat, but the emperor put down his pen and looked at him, "What, a thief?"
Eunuch Cao: “…”
"I am worried about disturbing the emperor, so I want to withdraw and wait."
"Forget it, I'll go out for a walk."
Eunuch Cao smiled and said, "I'll go and prepare it."
Finally, he could go out and get some fresh air. He was standing by and didn't even dare to breathe too loudly for fear of disturbing the emperor. This job was really difficult.
"No need. I will take the little princess for a walk in the imperial garden."
The emperor leaned over and picked up the little girl on the carpet, then raised his hand to rub her head.
It is autumn now, and there are fewer kinds of flowers blooming in the Imperial Garden. The concubines who usually come to the Imperial Garden have disappeared because of the previous caning.
[Without these beautiful women, the Imperial Garden would be missing a beautiful scene.]
The emperor raised his eyebrows and walked to the lychee tree in the center of the imperial garden.
Is it missing a bit of scenery? He actually thinks it’s quite good this way.
At this moment, a sound of light footsteps was heard.
Yu Yiluo pricked up her ears and widened her eyes.
[The Imperial Garden is a crucial place for discovering secrets. Could it be that they knew I was too bored and gave me a big melon to eat?]
emperor:"……"
"Master, Master."
The maid's hurried voice and a scolding sounded.
"Call, call, call, tell me what you found."
"This servant has discovered something extraordinary."
Upon hearing this, Yu Yiluo blinked.
[Wow, there really is something to eat.]
The emperor subconsciously hid behind the rockery, wanting to hear what was going on.
The woman who was called her master was obviously very anxious and urged the palace maid impatiently.
"What's so terrible? All I want now is to kill that bitch Concubine Chen. The Emperor actually didn't banish her to the cold palace, despite his divine will."
"I was wondering how that bitch dared to disobey the Emperor's will. It turns out she was trying to use this opportunity to attract the Emperor's attention, and the Emperor actually fell for it."
Yu Yiluo laughed in her heart like a goose.
[Tyrant: Woman, you are the first one to dare to disobey me. Very good, you have successfully attracted my attention.]
[The tyrant fell for this, hahaha, what a wild imagination.]
emperor:"……"
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