Chapter 452: Merits outweigh faults
Wen Zhenyi looked at the old man, who had looked much more haggard after not seeing him for more than half a month, and asked, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
"There are only three of us in this room now, so naturally I want to hear the truth."
"The merits outweigh the faults."
Chen Hanxing looked at the two of them and said, "Your Majesty, you have made efforts for the country and have brought some changes to this country. Although it is not obvious now, it will surely be remembered by the world in the near future."
Feng Hanhe sighed deeply. "What you said reminds me of when I first ascended the throne. I wasn't the late emperor's most favored son. I was even an unloved prince like Xiaojiu."
"I originally thought I'd live my life as a lazy prince, living a carefree life, waiting for death. However, a palace coup turned me into the final ruler of this country. When I ascended the throne, all I wanted was to live a peaceful and uneventful life, with no merit or fault, and eventually find a suitable heir."
Wen Zhenyi was also quite venomous: "It was like this before, but it seems to be better now."
Feng Hanhe glanced at her and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Chen Hanxing smiled and shook his head. These two people were probably incompatible in this life. They had no good words to say to each other, but they seemed to be friends regardless of age difference and got along very well.
"Uncle, if you ask me, it would be better if there were fewer people in the palace. The expenses are huge and there are so many problems. After handling state affairs during the day, I still have to deal with acting with the harem at night. I'm not afraid of sudden death one day."
"Can't you say something nice about me?"
"I'm saying this for your own good, otherwise I wouldn't be telling you this."
Feng Hanhe was silent for a long time before he said, "You are right. It is enough to have someone who is truly with you."
Seeing that his emotions had calmed down, Shen Hanxing did not mention what had just happened: "I have to go to the Imperial Garden to check out the layout of the venue."
"Go ahead." Feng Hanhe waved at him.
"Uncle, if you're okay, I have to go to the imperial kitchen to take a look."
"Let's go, let me sit alone for a while."
"Don't let it get to you."
"Get out of here now! Am I such a pessimistic person?"
Wen Zhenyi smiled and left with Shen Hanxing, and he was the only one left in the hall.
"Xiao Mozi, Ayu."
"exist."
Two people walked in from outside the door: "Master."
"Sit with me for a while."
The two of them sat on the ground without speaking.
"When did you follow me?"
Eunuch Mo: "I have been with you since I entered the palace as a child."
"I was given to you by the late emperor after you ascended the throne."
Feng Hanhe looked at the two of them, both of whom now had white hair on their temples. "Come to think of it, you've been with me for most of my life. What are your plans for the future?"
"I only want to serve my master."
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The Lantern Festival incident was finally said to be an accident, and the former prince who was imprisoned was secretly executed in prison.
As time went by, this time was soon replaced by the Ninth Prince's wedding.
On the day of the Ninth Prince's wedding, three imperial edicts were announced. One was to appoint the Ninth Prince as the Crown Prince, the second was to appoint Zhongli Zhuang as the Crown Princess, and the third imperial edict stated that whether or not to select concubines for the harem would be entirely up to the will of the current emperor and would no longer be a must.
The Ninth Prince's wedding was held with the enthronement ceremony in the main hall and the subsequent wedding process was held in the imperial garden.
All the officials and their families were envious of this dreamlike wedding and said that they would also hold such a wedding banquet when their children get married in the future.
The entire Wen family was also invited to attend the Ninth Prince's wedding that day.
The Meng family was also invited, and the children played together again.
Old Lady Wen and the others felt that their eyes were not enough. They looked here and there, and found everything strange.
The 58 dishes prepared by the imperial chef this time were all well received and were commended by the emperor.
What Wen Zhenyi didn't expect was that Feng Hanhe also gave rewards to their entire family, and everyone had a title.
Old Lady Wen and Ma Yinghe gave her the title of the First Imperial Lady.
Old Man Wen, Scholar Shen, Wen Chengwen, and Wen Yongnan all received titles.
Chen Hanxing was already a son-in-law, but he was still given the title of Earl.
As for the children of the Wen family, needless to say, they are given the titles of Little Princess and Little Prince, and both come with salaries.
This kind of reward is unique since the founding of the country.
On the second day after Zhongli Zhuang's wedding, Xiao Abu set off to return to Yuncang Country. He also specifically told Wen Zhenyi that they should visit Yuncang Country when they have time, as they would be very welcome.
Wen Zhenyi also promised that he would take the children to see it when they grow up.
The restaurant in the Princess Mansion also opened, and the name was chosen by Shen Hanxing: Jixianglou.
The restaurant was packed on the first day of opening. Wen Zhenyi and his friends just watched them open from the second floor of the teahouse opposite without showing up at all.
Those well-informed people in the capital knew that it was the property of the Princess's Mansion, but no matter whether it was the Princess's property or not, they all went there for the Princess's craftsmanship.
After the Ninth Prince's wedding, the eldest princess's cooking skills had become so famous that it was natural that the restaurant under her management would not be bad either.
Old Lady Wen looked at the three-story restaurant, which was already full of people, and many customers were willing to wait outside: "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, there are so many rich people in this capital."
"Grandma, if there aren't many rich people in the capital, there really won't be any place with money."
"That's right. The housing prices in the capital are not cheap. You must have spent quite a bit of money on this restaurant."
"It's okay, just consider it an investment."
The name of her restaurant was Wen Yongnan's, but she didn't tell him.
Before leaving Beijing, Wen Zhenyi brought his entire family to the palace to express his gratitude.
Feng Hanhe looked at the people in front of him and said, "I won't keep you here if you go back. Be careful on your way."
Wen Zhenyi always felt that his words were a little strange, so he asked Shen Hanxing after leaving the palace: "Do you think his attitude today is a little abnormal."
"Abnormal?"
"Yeah, normally he would have to say a few polite words from time to time, but I'm a little surprised that he was so straightforward."
"Maybe he's a little annoyed by us lately."
"That's also possible."
When Wen Zhen heard him say that, he didn't take it to heart. He went back to pack up and prepare to return.
Butler Huang and his companions are now accustomed to the busy life in the restaurant. This kind of life makes them live a fulfilling life and makes everyone in the mansion full of energy.
Their daily efforts will make their families' lives better, so they will work harder.
When Chef Fan knew they were leaving, he cried like a child: "Miss, can you please not leave?"
Butler Huang and the others also looked resentful: "Yes, can we not leave?"
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