Nangong Jiu shook his head repeatedly.
"We have already reminded Miss He that we will not interfere with other people or matters.
Next, I will practice in the morning and spend the afternoon with everyone."
Empress Chen pulled the little girl into her arms and said, "Your royal grandfather is very happy. He said that if you live in the palace, you can accompany him to court every day."
"Ah? Going to court every day, wouldn't that drive those court officials crazy?"
Queen Chen covered her mouth and laughed.
Liu Hao smiled and continued, "Your royal grandfather has endless state affairs to deal with every day, and he is indeed very tired.
We are not often in the capital. If your royal grandfather wants you to accompany him, then you should accompany him. Just consider it as a way to relieve his fatigue.
As for cultivation, just postpone it until the morning court session."
"Alright! I'll accompany my grandfather to the morning court, but it's a bit early to get up for the morning court, so I have to go to bed early."
"Go quickly, if you sleep late you won't be able to get up in the morning." Queen Chen urged.
Nangong Jiu agreed, and was already very happy.
Good luck to you, old guys.
Hehe...you can't blame me for this!
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
This evening at midnight.
After finishing his work, Emperor Dongling returned to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity from the Imperial Study and happily chose gifts for his two grandchildren himself.
"Laifu, what do you think of this pair of jade pendants?"
"Of course it is very good! Your Majesty, you should rest now. It is almost three quarters past midnight."
Only after repeated urging from Eunuch Wei did Emperor Dongling lie down to rest.
Not long after he fell into a drowsy sleep, the leader of the secret guards, Ajie, came hurriedly to report.
"Your Majesty, Jing County is experiencing a snowstorm. Jing County Magistrate Zhao Fuhai has sent a letter asking for help. The situation is urgent, so I have no choice but to wake you up."
Emperor Dongling sat up suddenly.
"Present it quickly!"
Emperor Dongling took the letter, opened it anxiously, and after glancing through the contents, his heart sank.
"Laifu, what time is it now?"
"It's the beginning of the Yin hour!"
"Where is the Fifth Prince staying?"
"Because the Second Prince and his family live in Kunning Palace, the Fifth Prince has returned to the Prince's Mansion."
"Ajie, go find him for me!"
Eunuch Wei said with some concern, "Your Majesty, there is still an hour before the morning court session. Please lie down and rest for a while."
"How can I rest after such a big incident? Ah Jie, go quickly, I have something to discuss with him!"
Ajie agreed and hurried out of the Yangxin Palace.
Emperor Dong Ling leaned against the headboard, frowning, "Lai Fu, bring Jiu Er here during the morning court session. We might have to trouble her again this time."
"yes!"
After giving the order, Emperor Dongling lay down on his side.
Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The court officials were waiting in the main hall, discussing the fact that Liu Hao had given birth to twins.
"Your Highness is so lucky!"
"It's time for the Fifth Prince to marry and have children."
"That's right, I wonder which family's daughter caught the eye of a few nobles and gained such immense wealth?"
"The Emperor has long intended to establish a crown prince..."
When Emperor Dongling strode into the hall holding Nangong Jiu, Liu Xuan and Eunuch Wei, the noisy hall immediately became quiet.
Some court officials murmured quietly.
"Why is she here again? Don't children usually sleep until noon?"
"Is she an ordinary child? Other children her age can hardly speak clearly."
Nangong Jiu listened to all kinds of voices and argued with the court officials in his heart.
[Who told you that children must sleep until noon?]
[Hmph, you are right, I am really not an ordinary child.
You don’t want to see me, but I won’t do what you want, so I come every day to piss you off to death…]
Emperor Dongling listened to Nangong Jiu's inner thoughts. Under normal circumstances, he would have laughed out loud three times, but unfortunately, he had something important on his mind today and could not laugh.
"Last night at midnight, I received a letter asking for help from Jing County. Jing County was hit by a snowstorm, and the people were in dire straits and in urgent need of rescue.
I have discussed this with the Fifth Prince. In weather like a blizzard, what the people need most is food and clothing.
Minister Zeng of the Ministry of Revenue, please immediately take inventory of the supplies in the treasury and send them to Jing County immediately."
Zeng's book was listed.
"Your Majesty, Jing County is densely populated, and winter has just begun. If we only rely on the supplies in the national treasury, it will probably not be enough."
"Then use the treasury silver to buy it from merchants and the people!"
"But we can't use all the silver in the treasury here. We have to keep some for emergencies..." Zeng Mingshu was so anxious that sweat was pouring down his forehead even in the middle of winter.
Nangong Jiu looked at Zeng Mingshu who was getting angry, then secretly looked at his own pocket.
[The gold and silver in the bags would probably be enough to buy food and supplies for the people of Jing County for several years, but I can't take it all out.]
These court officials are like mice in the fields storing winter food; they are well-off. They need to bleed a little.
Otherwise, they would have nothing to do but eat their fill and do such shameful things as comparing concubines.
The more Emperor Dongling listened, the more he thought it made sense. He then addressed his ministers, saying, "The nation is in dire straits. I hope all of you will lend a hand and help me help the people of Jing County escape their current predicament."
After saying that, Nangong Jiu raised her little hand and said, "Grandfather, let Jiuer handle the matter of collecting disaster relief supplies.
Jiuer guarantees that enough disaster relief supplies will be collected within one day."
[As for transportation, leave it entirely to Jiuer. We will also dispatch the garrison near Jing County to rescue the affected people and maintain order.]
Emperor Dongling happily agreed: "My granddaughter is only two years old, but she already knows how to worry about the country and the people, and has volunteered to raise food and supplies for disaster relief.
I hope that all my ministers will actively cooperate and overcome the difficulties together!
"Master Xiao from the Ministry of War, immediately order the mobilization of troops stationed near Jing County to rescue the affected people and distribute food and supplies."
Xiao Lin stepped out: "I obey your order!"
Nangong Jiu stood up from Emperor Dongling and stood on the dragon throne.
"Eunuch Wei, take a note of this. I, Nangong Jiu, have donated the proceeds from my fiefdom over the past two years, totaling two hundred thousand taels of silver and five million catties of grain.
My fellow ministers, if you have grain, please donate grain; if you have silver, please donate silver; you can also donate winter clothes and cloth.
You can't hide your situation from me, so don't come crying poor in front of me."
After Nangong Jiu finished speaking, Liu Xuan was the first to express his stance: "This palace will donate 50,000 taels of silver, 20,000 catties of grain, and a certain amount of cloth and ready-made clothes."
Nangong Honglie continued, "My general's mansion donated five thousand taels of silver, ten thousand catties of grain, and a certain amount of cloth and ready-made clothes."
General Chu stepped forward and said, "My Chu government is donating five thousand taels of silver, ten thousand catties of grain, and a certain amount of cloth and ready-made clothing."
Then came Wang Peng, Minister Chen of the Ministry of Justice, and Zhu Chengfu of the Ministry of Works...
Nangong Jiu thanked everyone with a smile.
"Thank you all very much. I, Nangong Jiu, will remember your kindness in my heart. If you need me in the future, I will repay you a thousandfold!"
When other ministers saw this situation, they were afraid that they would fall behind and be caught by Nangong Jiu, so they also remembered the words "I will repay you a thousandfold" in their hearts and rushed to say their names.
Emperor Dongling listened silently at the side, then gently embraced the little guy and kissed him.
If I were to show up myself, I'm afraid these ministers would make excuses that they don't have extra money or supplies at home.
Jiuer is worthy of her name. As soon as she appears, she makes them all more active than anyone else.
Nangong Jiu whispered in Emperor Dongling's ear: "Grandfather, is this enough?"
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