In the imperial study.
Yu Yiluo, who was held by the emperor, was originally drowsy, but when she heard the conversation between the prime minister and the emperor, she immediately became alert and pricked up her ears to listen carefully.
"Your Majesty, the provincial examination will begin in two days. This year, there are many more candidates registered than in previous years, and we will surely select many talented people."
The emperor nodded and said, "Very good, very good."
[That's right, no wonder I didn't see Cai Ze on the day of the full moon banquet. It turns out he was preparing for the imperial examination. After the exam, it's just in time for the New Year to get married, and then take the examination again next spring. Perfect.]
Li Qian's good days are coming, while Sixth Princess's good days are coming to an end, but they can still have a good year.
Hearing Yu Yiluo's thoughts, the emperor raised his eyebrows.
As far as he knew, Cai Ze had taken the exam several times and had always been a scholar. According to what Luo'er said, would Cai Ze fail this time?
And why did Xiaoliu's good days end?
"Prime Minister, is your future son-in-law also attending?"
The Prime Minister was slightly surprised that Cai Ze had indeed participated and said that if he failed this time, he would not take the exam again in the future.
"Your Majesty, I did participate."
As the two were talking, someone came in to report.
"Your Majesty, Lord Su requests an audience."
"Please ask him to come in."
Lord Su walked in wearing court robes, bowed, and looked at the Prime Minister.
"Could it be that the Prime Minister is also discussing with the Emperor about going hunting in the royal hunting grounds?"
The emperor laughed out loud, "Lord Su, the Prime Minister was talking to me about the provincial examination."
The weather has warmed up a lot in the past few days, and he really wants to go hunting to let Luo'er see how wise, brave and heroic her father is.
"I'm here for hunting. Your Majesty, I'll make arrangements for which concubines you would like to bring with you."
The emperor didn't think twice and blurted out, "Li Fei, Shu Fei and De Fei!"
He wanted to take Luo'er with him, so Concubine Li was naturally indispensable. As for Concubine Shu and Concubine De, they were not as clingy as other concubines and were also suitable candidates.
"I obey your command."
[Hunting! I can finally leave the palace. I'm almost growing mushrooms from staying in the palace all day. Then I can see the male protagonist show off his skills, as well as the crown prince. As for the fourth prince, that dog, I'm not looking forward to it at all.]
The Prime Minister and Lord Su left the imperial study. The emperor listened to the little guy's thoughts and felt a little displeased.
Why didn't he expect much from his father? Was it because he gave too few rewards and forgot about him?
What a heartless person.
He stood up and looked at Eunuch Cao beside him, "Go to Zuihua Palace."
......
The group went to Concubine Li's bedroom in a grand manner.
Concubine Li was trimming flowers and plants outside. When she heard the emperor arriving, she quickly put down her scissors and stepped forward to pay her respects.
"Hurry up and get up," the emperor glanced at the trimmed flowers and plants, "Let the palace maids do these things."
[Mother, this is to cultivate your character. If you hadn't moved me around all the time, Mother wouldn't have been so bored as to trim flowers and plants to pass the time with a little cutie like me.]
emperor:"……"
The two entered the main hall. Concubine Li raised her hand to pour tea for the emperor, and then said softly: "I have nothing to do, so I trimmed some flowers and plants to pass the time."
The emperor took the tea and glanced at Concubine Li, who was wearing simple and elegant palace clothes.
Trimming flowers and plants really suited her personality, so she didn't say anything more.
He took a sip of tea, slowly put down the teacup, and talked about the purpose of his visit.
"I will go hunting in the royal hunting grounds in a few days. You can take Luo'er with you!"
Concubine Li was slightly surprised. In previous years, when the emperor went hunting, he would always bring the empress with him, and he didn't even need to think about other concubines.
She pursed her lips and thanked him with a sincere smile.
After staying in the palace for a long time, I always want to go out and have a look.
The emperor was distracted by her genuine smile and quickly looked away.
"Besides me, is there anyone else accompanying you?"
As he was speaking, the sound of greetings from the palace servants outside was heard, and then Concubine Shu and Concubine De came in together.
The emperor raised his eyebrows. Could it be that the two of them were too happy and couldn't wait to come over to express their gratitude?
This was indeed the first time he took them hunting, so it was normal for them to be happy.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
They both saluted in unison.
"Stand up and take a seat. Are you here to see me about a hunting trip?"
The two sat down one after another, and Concubine De spoke first.
"I thank the Emperor for his grace and beg him to revoke his order."
[Hahaha, the tyrant couldn't possibly think these two were here to thank him, right? How narcissistic! Concubine De is a vegetarian and chants Buddhist scriptures every day, how could she possibly watch you killing animals?]
emperor:"……"
"Alright." The Emperor said, glancing at Concubine Shu. "Are you also asking me to revoke my order?"
[That's right. Concubine Shu is busy tinkering with new things to annoy the Fourth Prince, so she doesn't have time to go.]
After Yu Yiluo finished gloating, she saw Concubine Shu staring at her.
"Will Luo'er go?"
The emperor nodded and said, "If Concubine Li goes, Luo'er will naturally go."
"Then I will go too."
"No way, no way, Concubine Shu doesn't think I have excellent physique and wants to build a good relationship with me first, so that she can torment me when I grow up?"
"Your Majesty, can I hold Luo'er in my arms?" Concubine Shu said with anticipation.
The emperor handed Yu Yiluo directly to Concubine Shu.
"Luo'er is so cute," Concubine Shu smiled and pinched her fair little face, "Daughters are better, much better than brats."
Yu Yiluo, who was tense, breathed a sigh of relief.
[Fortunately, fortunately, I am good-looking, so Concubine Shu should not bother me.]
Concubine Li curled her lips and handed the snacks she made to Concubine Shu and Concubine De.
"Two sisters, try the snacks I made."
Defei smiled slightly and took a piece.
Concubine Shu took a piece, ate it, and looked at Concubine Li. "Sister Concubine Li, do you have any more? I want to take some back to eat."
At this moment, a man ran in in a panic.
"Your Majesty, this is bad."
Eunuch Cao standing by frowned and scolded, "What are you talking nonsense about in front of the emperor?"
The young eunuch knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Tell me, why are you so flustered?"
The young eunuch stammered, "All the valuables in the Fang and Lou palaces are gone."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu almost choked on her snack.
These people discovered it quite quickly. Both palaces were sealed off, so how could they be discovered? What a mistake.
"You mean it was robbed?"
The emperor looked grim. If there really was someone coming and going freely in the palace without him noticing, it would be extremely disadvantageous to everyone in the palace.
"Yes."
The young eunuch said tremblingly.
"Your Majesty," worried that this matter would get out of hand, Concubine Shu spoke softly, "Please let him go first. I have something to say."
The emperor didn't understand why, so he signaled the eunuch to leave.
"Do you know how that thing was lost?"
Concubine Shu cleared her throat and nodded, "Those things were moved to my palace, and I forgot to tell the emperor."
Thinking of her empty chamber, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Don't forget next time."
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