Chapter 346 Gossip is the real brain-awakening magic weapon
After returning to the Shen Mansion from the hot spring villa, Shen Huazheng began her lazy life at home again.
Not long after, the annual examination of the Imperial College came to an end.
The brothers Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng also joined Shen Huazheng's wonderful salted fish life.
The days pass by quickly, enjoying the delicious meals, the nourishing soups, and everyone being either leisurely or busy.
But before she could rest for a few days, Shen Huazheng had to get up early again.
There was one last morning court session before the officials had their complete holiday.
Moreover, Shen Huazheng must also attend this morning court session.
Just like the previous times, Shen Huazheng was pulled out of bed by Qingzhi Qingtang in a daze.
He washed and changed his clothes in a daze, ate breakfast in a daze, and got on the carriage in a daze again.
Thinking that Shen Kesi and Shen Keheng, who usually had to get up early every day, were still in bed, Shen Huazheng felt even more resentful.
It's really a changing world.
On a winter morning, the north wind makes people's cheeks hurt, and the air is cold everywhere.
Chen Huazheng stood at the back of the team, so sleepy that she couldn't open her eyes.
Like the lower-ranking officials around her, she lowered her head slightly, looking as if she was listening attentively.
This is the last morning court session before the holiday.
After the court session is over, you can go back and catch up on your sleep.
Chen Huazheng coaxed herself like this while listening to the contents of the morning court... and felt drowsy.
Just when she was about to fall asleep, she was suddenly awakened by a fierce quarrel.
Shen Huazheng subconsciously stood up straight and listened carefully.
It turned out that the barbarians wanted to send the princess to Daliang for marriage, and the officials had different opinions on this, so they started arguing.
The quarreling officials were divided into supporters and opponents.
Supporters believed that the barbarians did this to show goodwill to Daliang, and that she was just a princess who could be taken into the harem.
With the princess married off, the relationship between Daliang and the barbarians will tend to be more stable.
There is no need to always worry about them causing trouble at the border and harassing the people.
The opposition believes that the barbarians have repeatedly caused trouble on the southwestern border, and now they are thinking of forcing people into Emperor Jingning's harem. They must have something bad in mind.
If the princess is really taken in and she gives birth to a prince, it might even strengthen the barbarians' ambitions.
There is no guarantee that they will do something detrimental to Daliang.
We must always remain vigilant against these barbaric foreign races.
Prevent them from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble.
Supporters refuted the opposition's unfounded worries, arguing that even if the princess entered the harem, she would only be a concubine.
Even if a little prince was born, it would not shake the state system.
The opposition mocked the other side for being too naive, saying that even though the barbarians have no ties with Daliang, they are still trying to take advantage of Daliang.
If the princess entered the palace, she would make huge demands.
Chen Huazheng listened to their quarrel and felt that both sides' concerns were reasonable.
However, this matter ultimately depends on Emperor Jingning.
As long as he has made up his mind, it will be useless even if these people quarrel.
Emperor Jingning seemed to be in a good mood and did not stop the ministers from arguing.
He listened for a while before speaking slowly: "I have no intention of taking a concubine, so there is no need to discuss this matter further."
As the ruler of Daliang and the master of the marriage incident, Emperor Jingning's words naturally had the final say.
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers who had been arguing with each other in the air suddenly shut up.
She is marrying His Majesty, not them.
Your Majesty has said no, so what use are their opinions?
Now that Emperor Jingning has expressed his stance, the matter is over.
The ministers immediately started discussing other matters, and the transition was incredibly smooth.
Shen Huazheng continued to lower her eyes and dozed off.
After finally waiting for the court to be dismissed, Emperor Jingning did not keep anyone.
Shen Huazheng followed the Shen family father and son, followed the crowd out of the palace gate, and boarded their own carriage.
Her original plan was to go home and catch up on some sleep right after court was dismissed, but she suddenly remembered that she had an appointment with Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia to go to Yipintang today to try out the new dishes for the New Year banquet.
She could only ask the coachman to change direction with tears in her eyes and temporarily go to Yipintang.
She found Princess Lejia and Zhou Ying, but before she could say anything, Princess Lejia was suddenly grabbed and walked towards the private room on the second floor.
Zhou Ying also followed them with a smile.
Princess Lejia said as she walked, "Zhengzheng, Miss Yan is teaching He Da a lesson downstairs. Let's find a place with a good view to watch."
The journey from the palace gate to Yipin Building was not long, but Shen Huazheng still took the time to take a short nap in the carriage.
But Shen Huazheng’s mind was still fuzzy, and she hadn’t fully reacted.
"Miss Yan? He Da?"
Princess Lejia patiently explained: "It's General Yan's granddaughter and He Qiming."
Yan Yan is beating He Qiming!!
Shen Huazheng suddenly woke up: "Let's go faster."
It turns out that gossip is the real brain-awakening magic weapon! !
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