Chapter 329 Too Much Free Time
"Clang!"
When the imperial edict spread throughout the palace, countless people were filled with envy.
"Consort Jing, Jing... with that kind of unfortunate and weak appearance, is she capable of suppressing him? Is she worthy?"
Lady Zhao, now the Consort De, smashed a set of screens.
The screen fell to the ground with a loud thud.
The palace servants were so frightened that they dared not utter a sound or even breathe loudly.
This Consort Zhao is not a good-tempered person; if you offend her, you'll have a hard time.
The personal maid advised, "Your Majesty, you are also the head of a palace, so why be upset over a title?"
She couldn't help but lower her voice as she spoke, "In all these years, has the Emperor ever been close to that woman? Your Majesty knows that... In the end, it's just for the sake of appearances."
What man doesn't enjoy women, and what man would like to raise someone else's son, unless that man is abnormal?
"You mean..." Consort Zhao paused for a moment.
“Your Majesty, even if His Majesty favors Lin Anyuan, he is still surnamed Lin, but Wang is a different surname. Even a prince is a different surname. This country belongs to the Murong family, and the two young masters are surnamed Murong.”
"Your priority should be to plan for the future steadily, so why care about this temporary favor?"
Lin Suyi is indeed beautiful. But thinking about it more deeply, is it because of her beauty that she was used as a shield?
After all, he is now the emperor, which is different from when he was a prince.
Which emperor was impotent? That's why so many women were needed as a cover.
Consort Zhao calmed down in an instant. Thinking that she had never served the emperor, she couldn't help but feel a cold sneer in her heart.
"You're right, there's still a long way to go, and it's still unclear who will have the last laugh."
"Your Majesty, your family has sent a petition requesting an audience."
The Zhao family hadn't really been in contact with the Zhao clan in recent years, but since Prince Jing returned to the capital, the Zhao family had become very close.
"Since they are my family members who have come to the palace to congratulate me, it wouldn't hurt to meet them."
The same thing is happening in other palaces.
The happiest person was Lady Qing. She was granted the title of Consort Xian, and her daughter was the only princess. She couldn't be happier.
At first, she thought she could compete with Lin Suyi, but after meeting her, she gave up the idea.
She should stop being a clown and just enjoy her life of wealth and comfort.
All matters concerning the inner palace were entrusted to Consort Jing, Lin Suyi.
Emperor Jing was too lazy to bother with any power to manage the six palaces. He felt it was better for the power to remain in Lin Suying's hands. Since she was currently unwell, he could assign her a few people to manage, so that those women wouldn't have any unfounded thoughts.
To be honest, it was only after Lin Suyi came into his life that he realized how absurd it was to have adopted so many sons before.
And those women, just looking at them is infuriating. If they were well-behaved, that would be one thing, but the restless ones he really wanted to sell off.
He's been so idle all day long. He used to be fine, but ever since Lin Suyi came into his life, he's been causing trouble.
Su Yi was kind-hearted and worried that those women would have no way to survive after they left. Otherwise, he would have sent them away long ago and kept them in the palace to waste food.
No, we need to cut back on expenses again. There are still many places where we need money. Aren't these people just sitting around doing nothing? Why don't they make some winter clothes for the soldiers on the frontier? They're just sitting around doing nothing anyway.
After thinking it over, King Jing realized it wasn't a bad deal, so he immediately ordered all the women in the harem to start sewing winter clothes for the warriors.
The women in the harem, who were just moments before overjoyed, envious, or jealous, felt as if the sky had fallen.
Aren't they the emperor's concubines? Why are they making clothes for those who are like soldiers? Aren't these things supposed to be under someone's supervision?
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"Consort Jing?"
Ye Wan was also surprised when she heard this title.
She originally thought he might be one of the four concubines, but she underestimated Emperor Jing.
Judging from this situation, if it weren't for the opposition from the court officials, she would definitely be the empress. But it seems like it's only a matter of time.
"My backing is really strong enough." After her initial excitement, Ye Wan decided to be very direct in trying to curry favor with the powerful, "I want to give a gift to Consort Jing."
If we don't build good relationships now, when will we?
Just as the things were prepared, Li Dequan, who was by Emperor Jing's side, arrived and personally delivered the imperial decree.
Ye Wan was already quite surprised to hear that Lin Anyuan had been granted the title of a king of a different surname.
Ye Wan was stunned when she heard that she had been appointed as the fourth-rank head of the Agricultural Department.
She became an official?
The overwhelming joy he felt was indescribable. Emperor Jing was truly a capable man; doing things for him brought him real and tangible benefits.
Appointing women to official positions—what a significant achievement that is!
"Eunuch Li, you've worked hard. Please come in and have a cup of tea."
Ye Wan was overjoyed. She decided to urge Ge Yue's side to speed things up—no, within ten days, no, within seven days—to replace all the sealing paper on the Emperor's windows.
Li Dequan smiled. She hadn't seen Ye Wan many times, but every time she did, she felt very comfortable.
This Lady Ye, or rather, Lord Ye, has never looked down on them, these eunuchs.
It's that kind of genuine respect, not something faked.
He followed Emperor Jing through countless trials and tribulations, and had seen too many people to tell the difference between them at a glance.
This Lady Ye is definitely an extraordinary person; no wonder she can keep someone like General Lin in check.
"I wouldn't dare. I won't drink the tea. Besides delivering the imperial decree, I've also come to relay a message to Lord Ye."
"From now on, I will personally take over the things that Lord Ye sends to Consort Jing."
Lin Suying has been suffering from morning sickness lately. Apart from the fruits and vegetables that Ye Wan sends over, she can't eat anything else without vomiting. She has become noticeably thinner in just a few days.
Originally, Emperor Jing intended to send a palace eunuch to Ye Wan to collect it, but he didn't trust anyone else, fearing that someone might have ulterior motives. So he sent Li Dequan in person.
“I was just worried about that, but with my father-in-law here, I feel relieved.”
Ye Wan felt like she was being presented with a pillow when she was sleepy, so she immediately had Eunuch Li inspect all the items that were to be sent.
Since Ye Wan didn't get to drink tea at Eunuch Li's place, she prepared a thick purse and a packet of tea leaves.
"Oh, Lord Ye, you are so kind. This servant will accept it without hesitation."
If it were just silver, Eunuch Li would definitely not accept it, but he really couldn't refuse the tea.
He smelled it when he brewed tea for Emperor Jing, and it smelled wonderful.
He had been wanting to try it for a long time, and unexpectedly, Lady Ye sent it to him.
"I also prepared some vegetables and mutton for you, Father-in-law. It's cold in winter, so please take care of yourself so that you can serve the Emperor well."
That's why Ye Wan is so good at interpersonal relationships; look at her words and the things she says that touch people's hearts.
Eunuch Li left with a broad smile, carrying the gifts.
Lin Anyuan was still busy outside and hadn't returned yet. Ye Wan gave all the servants in the mansion a reward of money, and then began to prepare for the family banquet.
On such a wonderful day, shouldn't we have a family reunion dinner?
"This humble woman greets Lord Ye, and pays her respects!"
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