Mu Wanqing naturally would not miss such a grand event, as this was the school's first window to the outside world.
"Remind me tomorrow."
"yes."
There was no court session the next day, so Mu Wanqing first went to the Ministry of Revenue to clock in, handled some official business, had a hearty lunch at noon, and went to school in the afternoon.
The military training report performance is scheduled for the afternoon, and everyone can spare the time.
The Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue suddenly ran over and said, "Princess Qingping, why are you still here?"
Mu Wanqing looked at his strange expression and raised her eyebrows. What was he up to? He was still not convinced after losing to her?
"What's the meaning?"
The Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was surprised. "Today is the birthday of the Queen's brother. Duke Cheng'en's mansion is holding a banquet. I was delayed by something. Let's go together."
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh, "They didn't send me an invitation."
The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue widened his eyes in disbelief, "No way? Is this a mistake? All civil and military officials have received invitations."
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly. Her acting skills were so bad that she needed to practice more.
Besides, why would she want an invitation from the Cheng'en Mansion? This family was too stingy. They didn't have any deep hatred, so why would they be so persistent?
I don’t know where the confidence comes from, relative by marriage.
"I understand. They don't dare to give me an invitation." Mu Wanqing looked down on the Cheng'en Mansion. No one there could fight.
"That's right. How can a seventh-rank official's birthday be celebrated by important officials in the court? It's such a big deal. We high-ranking officials can't lose our integrity, right?"
She was full of great truths and seemed very strong-willed. In contrast, the Minister of Revenue was very tasteless.
His face was burning. "It was mainly for the Queen's sake. The Queen has a deep relationship with her brother and even gave him a birthday gift. We can't not express our gratitude at all."
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh. The queen's brother was incompetent and had only been appointed as a minor official despite having received imperial favor. How could he have the face to do that?
"Is that so? People who know you will naturally know that you are just trying to be considerate. People who don't know you will think that you only know how to lick the cold butts of your in-laws."
This slap in the face was too harsh. The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue's face flushed red, and he was angry and embarrassed. "You may be out of touch with the news. You don't even know such a big thing as the queen's pregnancy..."
"So what?" Mu Wanqing really didn't know. It was probably just a matter of a few days.
The queen hasn't given birth to a son or daughter for ten years. She must be overjoyed when she suddenly gets pregnant. Her family was already very proud, and now they are going to heaven.
Mu Wanqing just smiled and said, "I am only loyal to one person, and that is the emperor. As for other people, I don't recognize them. I have no interest in taking sides in advance. I can stand in the court because of my strength, not flattery."
Not to mention that the queen didn't know whether she was carrying a boy or a girl, or whether the baby could be born safely. Even if she gave birth to a prince, it had little to do with her.
What was a mere legitimate prince? She would not get involved in the royal family's mess.
What does your fight for the throne have to do with her? She won't meddle in other people's business. She'll let it go her way.
Instead of investing in the prince, it is better to invest in yourself, making yourself stronger and making everyone afraid of you but dare not touch you.
To put it bluntly, wouldn't it be better to let the prince cry and beg her?
If the next emperor is a good one, she will continue to shine in the court.
If things go wrong, either kill the people and rebel, or take your family and go out to sea.
At that time, the sky will be high enough for birds to fly and the sea will be wide enough for fish to jump.
She has enough time to plan, so she is not in a hurry and can take it step by step.
The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue turned pale and blue, and no one knew what he was thinking. "I heard that the technical school has a military training performance today. I can't go. Many people can't go. It's a pity."
Although he said he regretted it, his facial expression did not show that.
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows, "You mean, Duke Cheng'en deliberately picked this day? Just to play a trick on me? Are you crazy?"
The legitimate prince hasn't even been born yet, but he's already thinking about wrestling with important officials in the court. Isn't that crazy?
"Okay, I should go out too. When I see your kid, I will tell him that his father doesn't stop loving him, he just loves power more. He can't be trusted. He has to rely on himself and study hard."
The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue turned pale. He was sending his second son, and his tuition was paid by his wife's dowry. "Princess Qingping, please don't joke around."
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes, "Then, I heard that you prefer the illegitimate son of a concubine, just because you two share the same suffering and can empathize with each other, is that also a joke?"
Her words hit the most hidden thoughts of the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and he felt terrible. "Nonsense, who told you this?"
"Everyone knows it, but they just don't say it out loud. They're all laughing at you for being crazy behind your back." Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "People nowadays value legitimate sons, but you're the only one who's different and impressive, haha."
The Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was almost mad, "You did this on purpose."
"You came here on purpose to disgust me, and I disgust you back. This is called reciprocity." Mu Wanqing stood up with a smile on her face. "Let's go. See you later."
Royal Technical School, six large gold-plated characters sparkled in the sun.
Look at the signature again, yes, it is written by the emperor himself.
The gate slowly opened, and one after another magnificent carriages entered the school.
A group of gorgeously dressed ladies got off the carriage and looked around curiously. The environment was really nice. Large pieces of glass that people were reluctant to use at home were installed here.
Even the dormitory building has been installed, and every room is brightly lit.
Everyone was led into the VIP area of the playground, where chairs were neatly arranged and each seat had a name.
However, when they saw the arrangement of seats, they were immediately shocked. "How are these seats arranged?"
How can you put the one with the highest official rank in your husband's family at the back? Also, today, not only the wife of the principal wife came, but also the concubines, so they can't be placed together.
How can common people and noble ladies sit together? It's all a mess.
The staff member explained with a smile, "The seats are arranged according to the students' class numbers. The seats are earned by your children."
The ladies looked at each other, "What are the students' numbers based on?"
The staff was very friendly and said, "We will re-arrange the schools every year based on the admission scores."
Therefore, whether parents can sit in the prominent C position depends on whether their children are motivated.
After hearing this, what else can the parents say? What the school looks at is not how high your official position is, but your child's grades.
Everyone sat down awkwardly, all looking unhappy.
Our social circles are so different that we can’t fit in.
The seats for parents were gradually filled up, and on the podium at the other end, the host was already standing there and gave a wonderful opening speech.
Then, he raised his voice and said, "Next, please welcome the Princess of Qingping County."
The audience stretched their necks curiously. Who is the man walking in front of Princess Qingping?
Although he was wearing casual clothes, his temperament and appearance...
"That's... the Emperor?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion below. "It's the emperor! Oh my God, why is the emperor here? Why didn't he tell us in advance? Ahhhh."
"Oh no! My master has gone to Duke Cheng'en's mansion. Send someone to call him back."
It was all because of the banquet held by Duke Cheng'en's mansion. All the men in the family went there, while the child's biological mother came to the school to participate in the event, so the two groups split up.
This way, no one will be offended, as the child is in Mu Wanqing's hands.
But the key is that the emperor attended the school event! This is troublesome.
The emperor traveled incognito and was extremely low-key, but no matter how low-key he was, he had to sit in the C position on the rostrum. No one else dared to sit there.
Mu Wanqing held the eldest prince's hand and sat beside him, pushing the plate of candy and melon seeds to the little guy.
The little guy opened his big black and white eyes, full of curiosity.
"All students admitted."
At the command, there was movement at the entrance. A female student holding a sign walked in front, followed by a group of students.
Each class was a unit. Everyone wore dark blue school uniforms and had the same ponytail. They were full of vigor and their movements were in unison, as if they had been measured with a ruler. They were extremely majestic and gave everyone a huge impact.
"Look, that's my son. He's standing in the front row. He looks very energetic and his movements are very beautiful."
A woman was a little worried, "That's my daughter! My daughter! She's the one holding the sign, but why is she holding a sign?"
Her daughter was a little introverted and timid, and usually inconspicuous. But at this moment, she was walking in front with a smile on her face, her eyebrows curved, her face radiant, like a different person.
"That is a model team leader, and only the best students are qualified to take on that role."
Everyone around looked at her with envy, and the woman's eyes lit up. She held her head high and chest puffed out, feeling extremely proud. Hahahaha, so complacent.
The eldest prince looked at the neatly-drilled formation, his face flushed with excitement. It was so interesting.
The students marched past the rostrum, all of them raised their hands in salute and shouted loudly, "Long live the emperor, long live the Qi Dynasty."
The overwhelming sound rang out, bringing unparalleled shock.
This scene had a great impact on the emperor. He, who usually did not show his emotions, curled up the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a rare smile.
He raised his hand to greet the students and said softly, "Princess Qingping, did you arrange this?"
Mu Wanqing knew that no one could escape this move, no one!
"Yes, the first rule of our school is to be loyal to the emperor and love the country. Love the emperor and love Da Qi."
Although this school was established by her, the emperor had planted many people in it and every move was under his control.
She knew exactly what the emperor was guarding against, but she was not angry.
The superiors are so suspicious that as long as it is not excessive, she will turn a blind eye.
She would not instill in her students rebellious ideas that were against the king and the father, as that was inappropriate in the current era and would not be tolerated by the royal family.
Besides, people without a sense of faith are the most terrifying. Those so-called scientists without borders can do anything and don’t care even if the world is destroyed.
She just smuggled some private goods quietly, and the emperor could understand it. She had spent a lot of effort to run this school, so it couldn't be that there would be no benefit at all, right?
These students were taught and favored by her, so they were naturally part of her camp.
Heaven and Earth, Teacher, Emperor and Relatives, there is nothing wrong with that.
This flattery hit the emperor's heart exactly and made him very happy.
The emperor is also a human being. He also likes to hear good words and likes others to love and respect him. "You have done a good job. What reward do you want?"
Mu Wanqing rolled her eyes and said openly, "I just hope the Queen won't bear a grudge. I didn't attend her brother's birthday party today. It wasn't because I wanted to go against her. I just had no choice. Please help me explain."
The emperor snorted coldly, "He is not worthy of it."
He liked people who had firm positions and clear attitudes, like Mu Wanqing, who was loyal to him from beginning to end, never wavering, always putting him first and maintaining his orthodoxy. Even when teaching students, he taught them to be loyal to him as the emperor.
Unlike those fence-sitters, they are in a hurry to take sides and surrender before he even dies.
The Cheng'en Mansion was filled with guests, who praised each other and responded to each other in a harmonious atmosphere.
As for the birthday boy, he was so excited as he walked among the guests.
Someone suddenly asked, "Why didn't Princess Qingping come?"
Lord Cheng En sneered, "I didn't give her an invitation. From now on, where she is, there will be no me, and where I am, there will be no her. Our mansion and she cannot coexist."
Everyone looked at each other. Are they forcing them to take sides? Isn't it too hasty to do this now? The queen is just pregnant!
As soon as he finished speaking, a servant came running in, shouting anxiously, "Master, Master, Madam, please go to the Royal Technical School as soon as possible. The emperor has come in disguise. Go and greet him."
The whole place was silent, stunned, shocked and bewildered.
Lord Cheng'en's smug expression froze. What?
Everyone stood up and walked out, not forgetting to ask, "Mr. Cheng'en, are you going with us?"
Duke Cheng’en: ...Bury him!
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