Chapter 359 The Emperor keeps talking about the Empress
Jiang Ruo woke up early before dawn.
She pinched Xiao Chengjin's chin and whispered, "Get up and go to work."
Xiao Chengjin: "......"
Oh, I miss the days when I could sleep until I woke up naturally.
"Ruoruo, go and see me off."
Jiang Ruo blinked, "It's your first time attending court, aren't you a little nervous?"
Xiao Chengjin nodded with a look of grievance.
Jiang Ruo sat up and said, "Okay, I'll see you off on your first day at work."
After they got up and washed, Jiang Ruo took out a set of black brocade clothes for Xiao Chengjin.
"Hehe, you are in the trial operation stage now, so I'm sorry to have to trouble you for the time being." Jiang Ruo said with a smile.
Xiao Chengjin didn't care.
He took the clothes and said as he put them on, "What Ruoruo chooses is the best in the world."
I guess the head of the weaving pavilion will come to measure the size today.
"Ruoruo, the weaving studio may come to measure your sizes today. If you don't like those styles, you can design your own."
After Xiao Chengjin said this, Jiang Ruo didn't react for a moment.
"Weaving Pavilion?"
Xiao Chengjin curled his lips slightly, "It's specially made for us."
"I understand." Jiang Ruo blinked.
The dragon robe will be just like that, and for the phoenix robe, I'll embroider it like a little phoenix...
Outside the palace.
Today, all civil and military officials arrived very early.
The new emperor must be smart during his first morning court session.
A new emperor appoints new ministers. I don’t know if I can keep my official position?
Alas, the future is bleak!
On the street, the vendors who had set up stalls early in the morning and their customers were whispering about how Xiao Mocheng had gone crazy.
"I heard that the deposed crown prince went crazy last night and even claimed to be the emperor."
"Is this true?"
"I think it's half true and half false."
........
When the ministers passed by in their carriages, they listened attentively.
What the hell, the deposed prince has gone crazy.
Yes, if the throne that he had coveted for a long time was suddenly taken away by someone else, he would be either crazy or stupid.
Of course, there might be another possibility, which is pretending to be crazy.
The ministers entered the palace one after another and walked towards the Golden Throne Hall.
Inside the Golden Palace.
The ministers looked at the familiar dragon throne, their minds full of questions.
Hey, isn’t this the dragon throne that was stolen before?
How come... never mind, they don't know anything.
Ministers Jiang Ruo were getting impatient and asked Xiao Fenghuang to take them directly to the Golden Palace.
The little phoenix landed at the entrance of the Golden Throne Hall and said unhappily, "Your Majesty, please get off immediately."
"Queen sister, be careful."
Xiao Chengjin raised an eyebrow, "And treat them differently."
The little phoenix snorted softly, "I only have my sister in my heart." Of course we have to treat them differently!
The royal guards standing at the palace gate were stunned for a moment when they saw the little phoenix landing in front of them.
Then, they knelt and said, "Your subordinates pay their respects to the Emperor and the Empress."
"Everyone, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Little Phoenix glanced at the ministers waiting in the hall and said nonchalantly, "You go to the morning court. My sister and I will go back first."
Xiao Chengjin observed the ministers' reactions without leaving any trace...
He secretly thought: I envy you guys so much!
The ministers twisted their necks to look at the two people and one phoenix outside the hall.
Mom, just now, the emperor came riding on the little phoenix.
This car is one of a kind!
Xiao Chengjin leaned closer to Jiang Ruo and whispered, "Then I'll go in."
Jiang Ruo heard this and a smile flashed in his eyes. "Don't be nervous. I'll go back and prepare breakfast for you."
Xiao Chengjin nodded.
"Sister, come up quickly, let's go." After the little phoenix finished speaking, he shouted into the palace, "The emperor has arrived!"
Poor man, he doesn't even have a steward by his side.
After Xiao Chengjin watched Xiao Fenghuang carry Jiang Ruo away, he kept reminding her, "Xiao Feng, don't forget to come back and pick me up."
The ministers and royal guards all said: Your Majesty, you are a bit clingy.
The next moment, they felt an overwhelming momentum...
Xiao Chengjin walked towards the dragon throne with a cold and handsome face.
Everyone: Your Majesty, you are too fickle.
After the ministers came back to their senses, they all knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your humble servants pay their respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"My dear ministers, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The ministers stood up and waited tremblingly for Xiao Chengjin's lecture.
Even if the emperor does not wear a dragon robe, his aura cannot be underestimated.
Xiao Chengjin sat on the dragon throne, looking at the ministers with indifferent eyes.
Tsk tsk, are you afraid of me?
"My dear ministers, don't be nervous." Xiao Chengjin said as he stood up from the dragon throne.
Ministers: “…”
Your Majesty, I am not nervous, just a little scared.
Xiao Chengjin slowly walked downstairs and said as he walked, "From today on, I will revise the Dayan Laws, including various government decrees, especially those that benefit the people."
"At that time, I will work with Master Fu and the six ministries to jointly decide on various laws and policies."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers knelt down and shouted in unison: "Our emperor is wise."
"Everyone get up!" Xiao Chengjin waved his hand.
Then, he said in a gentle tone: "Last night, I was chatting with the Queen."
"I ask the Queen, what does it mean to be a good emperor?"
The ministers, upon hearing Xiao Chengjin's tone soften, pricked up their ears and listened...
"My dear ministers, guess how my queen responded to me?" Xiao Chengjin said, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.
Let me tell you in advance that some of the policies are thanks to Ruo Ruo.
Upon hearing this, the ministers shook their heads slightly.
Your Majesty, I cannot guess, let alone make a blind guess.
Xiao Chengjin glanced at the ministers who were shaking their heads, turned around, walked across the imperial platform, and sat down next to the dragon throne.
"My queen said that as long as the people of the world can have enough food and clothing and live a good life, I will be very close to being a good emperor."
He paused, observing the ministers' expressions, and continued, "My queen also said that it would be best if all children could attend free schools."
"Girls, including those of school age, should receive equal education."
Of course, the ministers did not miss the upturned corners of Xiao Chengjin's lips.
They looked at each other and complained inwardly: Was the emperor showing off just now?
No, I must be seeing things.
By the way, we should congratulate the emperor at this moment.
The ministers bowed and said, "The Empress is so wise and righteous. It is a blessing to the Emperor and even more so to the people."
Xiao Chengjin nodded in satisfaction, "The Queen is a woman who cares about the world."
"It is indeed my blessing to have her."
After these words were spoken, the Golden Palace fell into silence.
The ministers began to speculate in their hearts about Jiang Ruo's position in Xiao Chengjin's heart.
On the first day of court, the emperor kept talking about the empress. What signal was he sending?
.......
A carriage stopped not far from the palace gate.
The person driving the carriage was obviously An Er who stayed in Jizhou.
Steward Lin in the carriage looked at the nearby imperial palace, put on his bag, and jumped off the carriage impatiently.
"You go and put the carriage away. I will go into the palace to take care of the emperor first." After saying this, Butler Lin hurried towards the palace gate.
An Er looked at the nimble butler Lin and held his forehead helplessly.
Is this still the housekeeper Lin who was so listless all the way?
Dongxue, carrying her bag, followed behind and shouted, "Uncle Lin, please slow down. Be careful not to fall."
Steward Lin shouted without turning his head: "I'm fine."
Dongxue: “….”
Uncle Lin kept urging along the way for the position of chief steward.
Oh, I just risked my life.
When Steward Lin arrived at the gate of the imperial palace, he was stopped by the royal guards with drawn swords.
"Who are you to dare to trespass into the palace?"
Butler Lin: “…”
Who am I?
I am Chief Steward Lin.
Steward Lin looked at the knife in front of him and swallowed.
He quietly took a step back and said with a stiff upper lip, "I'm telling you, I'm someone you can't afford to offend."
Qin Zhen, who was standing aside thinking about life, heard a familiar voice and turned his head to look at Butler Lin.
Hey, isn’t this Lin, the housekeeper Lin?
The two imperial guards looked at Steward Lin who was "boasting" and said sarcastically, "Oh, you are quite arrogant!"
"Go away now, this is not the place for you." As he said this, he was about to scare Butler Lin.
"Wait a minute!" Qin Zhen stopped his brother in time and walked over.
He came to Steward Lin and said with a flattering look, "Steward Lin, long time no see."
Butler Lin: “…”
It turned out to be the guy who "escorted" them to Jizhou.
What’s his name, Qin? Oh, I think his name is Qin Zhen.
Thinking of this, Steward Lin snorted coldly and said unhappily: "What Steward Lin? I am Chief Steward Lin."
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhen quickly agreed, "So it's Chief Steward Lin."
The other imperial guards were stunned when they saw this.
No wonder he was so arrogant, it turned out to be Chief Steward Lin.
Well, it seems like he is really someone they can't afford to offend.
An Er and Dong Xue looked at the scene in front of them and smiled at each other.
"Dongxue, let's go find the master."
"Um."
An Er and Dong Xue walked quickly towards the palace gate.
Qin Zhen recognized An Er and stepped forward, clasping his fists and saying, "Long time no see, brother."
An Er bowed and replied, "Brother Qin, long time no see."
"By the way, this is my future daughter-in-law Dongxue." An Er held Dongxue's hand and introduced her secretly.
Qin Zhen raised his eyebrows: "Hello, sister-in-law."
"Stop chatting. If we delay any longer, the emperor will have to attend the morning court." Steward Lin urged anxiously.
Qin Zhen nodded to his brothers, "Please come in!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Steward Lin walked in and headed straight for the Golden Palace.
Haha, Your Majesty, I’m here.
This old slave will serve you at your service...
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