Those who rise to the highest ranks of officialdom all possess considerable ability.
Although there were no important matters at today's morning court, there were plenty of trivial matters. One person cried out for justice, another cried out for grievances, and one person finished speaking while another took the stage, which went on for a full hour.
Wang Xiang also stared at Ye Jingchen for an hour.
Given Wang Xiang's age, which is considered very old in this era, it is truly remarkable that he still has such energy.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Wang. You've worked so hard today!" After the court session ended, Ye Jingchen thanked Prime Minister Wang with a look of admiration.
"This old minister has successfully fulfilled his mission and preserved the dignity of His Majesty and His Highness!" The Prime Minister bowed and cupped his hands, his expression not very pleasant.
"Well then—keep up the good work tomorrow!" Ye Jingchen patted his shoulder and said casually.
"Your Highness, what does 'add oil' mean?" the Prime Minister asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence!" Just then, Eunuch Zhang stepped down from in front of the Emperor and said respectfully.
"It means keep up the good work!" Ye Jingchen patted Wang Xiang on the shoulder again, then darted up the steps where the throne was placed and disappeared behind the screen.
He guessed his father was waiting for him behind the screen, but he didn't expect his father to be standing on the very edge. He dodged too fast and almost bumped into his father.
"So rash and reckless! What kind of behavior is this!" the emperor scolded.
Ye Jingchen hurriedly apologized.
The courtiers who remained in the Golden Palace all witnessed the Crown Prince rushing up the steps of the throne, and heard His Majesty's voice behind the screen, though he was scolding them, was several degrees gentler than when he usually spoke to them.
His Highness the Crown Prince has been in court for two days but has not taken on any official duties!
Although he was standing at the very front, he didn't utter a single word!
Many people are wondering if His Highness the Crown Prince has fallen out of favor.
What just happened dispelled everyone's idea.
The censor had already turned around, holding his tablet, bowing deeply, about to speak, when Zhang Shunde's words cut him off.
"Lord Du, the court session has ended for today. Please return home!"
As he spoke, he took small, quick steps up the steps to the throne and went behind the screen.
"This is simply outrageous!" Lord Du said, shaking his head and sighing.
"His Majesty himself doesn't care, so why should we outsiders take it to heart?" Prime Minister Wang said with a smile as he passed by him.
Ye Jingchen followed behind the emperor, passing through the imperial road.
As they emerged from the imperial road, Eunuch Zhang caught up and returned to his designated spot.
"Father, will there be an imperial censor impeaching me tomorrow?" Ye Jingchen asked with some concern.
So many officials saw him use the emperor's private passage; tomorrow, an imperial censor will surely impeach him!
"So be it. I'm the one who told you to leave. What are you worried about?" the emperor said somewhat irritably.
He's never been this timid when he's usually clinging to people's legs and throwing tantrums.
"Your Majesty, I'm not worried about myself! It's nothing that I was impeached; I just don't want to implicate Father Emperor and get scolded by them too!" Ye Jingchen said, frowning.
The emperor was touched and proud upon hearing this. "It's alright, they wouldn't dare to curse me."
Unless someone thinks they're too old to live!
As they spoke, they arrived at Chengqian Palace.
"Father, this is the content of yesterday's morning court session that I have compiled!" Ye Jingchen took out his homework from his pocket.
It's almost lunchtime, and we can't let anything delay his meal.
The emperor took it, but did not open it.
"You went to see Jingming?" he asked.
"I was dozing off during the morning court session yesterday, so I had no idea what was discussed. Of course, I had to ask Jingming for help," Ye Jingchen replied matter-of-factly.
"Don't you feel even a little bit ashamed? Or oppressed?" the emperor asked, pointing the homework at his forehead.
“Although Jingming is a year younger than you, he entered the court before you and has already begun to establish himself in the Ministry of Personnel. That old man Yan Xu treats him like his own son and teaches him everything he knows. Are you just going to do nothing and watch him develop his own power?”
His tone and look of disappointment were exactly the same as the look Yan Xu gave him before the morning court session began.
Ye Jingchen remained unfazed. "Father is currently in the prime of his life. If you maintain your current condition, you can rule the world for at least another thirty years! There are countless variables in thirty years. What do I have to worry about now?"
emperor:......
It's that familiar, awful feeling again!
"In case I have any unforeseen circumstances—"
"Pah! Why is Father Emperor saying such unlucky things? There can't be any accidents!" Ye Jingchen quickly interrupted the emperor before he could finish speaking.
In the entire Great Yuan, this is probably the only one who dares to interrupt the emperor!
"Besides, Father, you have more than just Jingming as a promising prince. Jingyu, Jingyu, Jinghe, Jingan, and Jingning are all very promising! My elder and younger sisters are also quite good. What do you have to worry about?"
The emperor felt even worse.
He wasn't worried about Ye Jingchen's lack of ambition, nor did he doubt Ye Jingchen's abilities. He was just worried about the laziness that was always present in Ye Jingchen!
He was truly afraid that Ye Jingchen might do something outrageous in the future, making him ashamed to face his ancestors after his death!
"Father, I'm hungry. Shall I have a meal?" Ye Jingchen looked up at the emperor and asked, his eyes shining.
Yesterday I asked politely, but today I've skipped even the pretense of politeness.
The emperor suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
But it was indeed time for breakfast.
"Serve the meal!" he said wearily.
The remaining imperial chefs in Chengqian Palace had almost all worked in the East Palace. Today's breakfast was no different from what the East Palace usually ate, and it was all what Ye Jingchen was used to eating.
"Father, this is delicious, please try this—" Ye Jingchen served his father food attentively, using serving chopsticks to put the dishes in his father's favorite flavors.
The emperor's feelings became even more complicated and indescribable.
"Now that you have entered the court, you should do something practical to gain the recognition of the court officials for your abilities. Of the Six Ministries, Nine Temples, and Five Directorates, where do you wish to gain experience?" the emperor asked.
"Can't I not choose any of them?" While serving the emperor food, Ye Jingchen didn't neglect his own mouth and stomach, keeping himself very busy.
The emperor felt his blood and qi begin to boil again.
"Do you really just want to be a mascot? Do you know how the court officials will view you?"
"But it doesn't matter how they see me, as long as Father approves of me, that's enough!" Ye Jingchen said nonchalantly, getting up and putting another piece of osmanthus cake into the empty plate in front of his father.
emperor:......
This rebellious son is no longer afraid of him at all.
The emperor regretted his actions; he shouldn't have indulged him so much in the first place!
"Go to various ministries for training, or marry the Crown Princess, choose one!" the Emperor said in a deep voice, unleashing his ultimate weapon.
Ye Jingchen's hand holding the chopsticks trembled, and the piece of osmanthus cake he had picked up for himself fell.
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