He can't do all the work himself; he needs to take good care of his health to avoid dying suddenly and inexplicably like his predecessor in the original timeline.
The moonlight, seemingly emanating from a few strawberries, prompted Emperor Mingxi, who always made decisions unilaterally and did all the work himself, to decide to give the Crown Prince a boost, thus beginning the Crown Prince's career of assisting him in governing the country.
He will never repeat the mistake of becoming bedridden due to overwork, which would give others an opportunity to poison him and ultimately lead to his sudden death.
Although the poisoning incident might happen again, Emperor Mingxi's illness due to overwork has been largely ignored thanks to the Crown Prince's assistance in government affairs and the strong cooperation of ministers who did not want to become slaves of a conquered nation.
So she was a little confused when she received a large amount of points as a reward. After she found out the reason, she laughed and wondered if it was possible to do this.
If the Dayan Dynasty continues to improve in all aspects, the fates of many people will also change subtly, and she'll be making a fortune in points!
Yue Fuguang was in a great mood, as were the other guests who had come to eat hot pot.
Without exception, including Emperor Mingxi and the Crown Prince, they all put the empty glass bottles in their pockets and took them with them.
These people were indeed discerning; in just one afternoon, Yue Fuguang received a pile of thank-you gifts from various families, including the royal family.
Yue Fuguang looked them over one by one, and they were all gold, jade, pearls, and emeralds that she liked. There wasn't a single silver item that she considered worthless.
The adults were happy because some of them went home and shared the drinks they had brought back, and the remaining glass bottles became beautiful and valuable decorative vases.
The royal family wasn't as harmonious as the ministers' homes.
The whole thing started because of the strawberries and vegetables that Yue Fuguang sent. The princes, princesses, and higher-ranking concubines in the royal family had all heard Yue Fuguang's thoughts.
He naturally knew that the things flowing from her hands were no ordinary items.
She mentioned in court that she wanted to build greenhouses to grow new types of vegetables and fruits, and all the princes attending court heard it.
Later, the Empress Dowager did not keep it a secret that she had ordered the Ministry of Works to go to the Yu residence to help the Junior Tutor build a greenhouse.
There are no secrets in the harem; if one person knows something, it can quickly spread throughout the entire harem.
So it wasn't just the Empress Dowager and the Emperor who were waiting for the moonlit vegetables and fruits; everyone in the entire harem was waiting.
Some women knew their place in the harem; they knew that even if they were favored, such good things would never come their way.
These people are just bystanders, simply watching the excitement from behind. After all, for them, the deep palace is lonely, and watching some drama makes them happy.
Some high-ranking individuals, who felt entitled to have borne offspring for the royal family or to be favored by the emperor, naturally felt they deserved a share of the immortals' possessions.
They believed that His Majesty would not forget them and their children.
Emperor Mingxi had indeed not forgotten, which is why he was now very worried.
Faced with the hungry mouths and eager eyes of the concubines and children in the harem, he looked at the basket of strawberries and two baskets of vegetables in front of him and worried so much that he lost several strands of hair.
He found it difficult to decide who to give the money to and who not to give it to.
The amount of gifts Yue Fuguang sent this time was neither too much nor too little. He had already sent gifts separately to the Empress Dowager and the Empress, so he didn't need to send any more. But for the others...
Since he returned from the Yu residence, various palaces have sent him all sorts of food eight times this afternoon, and some have even invited him to come over for a chat in the evening.
How could the ladies of the harem not know that Emperor Mingxi went to the Yu residence for a delicious meal?
The purpose of sending gifts and conveying messages was the same: to make their presence known to him. Emperor Mingxi naturally knew this, which made him even more worried. They were both his flesh and blood, and he couldn't bear to part with either of them.
If Yue Fuguang were here, he would definitely say that this kind of person is just a philanthropist, a born scumbag.
For the concubines, this was no longer a competition for food; whether or not they could get something from the Emperor represented their status in his heart.
Whether someone is favored or not is obvious.
Emperor Mingxi looked up at the Crown Prince, who had been diligently reviewing memorials since he had summoned him. The Crown Prince was now at peace with himself.
If it were in the past, when his father asked him to help with government affairs, he would have hesitated, worried that the emperor's paranoia was acting up again and that he was testing him.
Ever since everyone heard the Grand Tutor's heartfelt words, the Crown Prince felt that he was transparent in front of Yue Fuguang.
In order to avoid the calamity of national destruction ten years later, he would not do anything unwise, and it is likely that his father thought the same way.
Therefore, when Emperor Mingxi asked him to help with government affairs, the Crown Prince immediately agreed.
The prince sat in the main hall for an hour, watching the eunuchs and maids bring him soup and water, without even raising his head.
Little did he know that the news of the Crown Prince helping His Majesty review memorials had already spread throughout the entire harem.
Perhaps the Crown Prince had foreseen this, but simply didn't care.
With the moonlight shining, his position as crown prince is very secure.
Seeing that the Crown Prince was working silently, Emperor Mingxi couldn't help but ask first, "Elder brother, how do you think these things should be divided?"
The Crown Prince looked in the direction Emperor Mingxi pointed and saw three boxes on the ground. The bright red and emerald green colors were quite beautiful in the late autumn when the leaves on the tree and the grass on the ground had withered and turned yellow.
The aroma of strawberries, in particular, kept enticing him.
Especially after tasting it, you'll know just how sweet it is.
Xie Zhiyan silently swallowed. His father called him "elder brother" instead of "crown prince," which made him realize that their relationship was that of father and son, not ruler and subject.
So he said, “Father, I have already eaten, so I will not fight with my younger siblings for this food. As for how to divide it, how about the concubines who have children and their offspring share it?”
The other childless emperors could divide the spoils according to their own will; whether they received a lot, a little, or nothing at all, it would all be a blessing from their fathers.
Seeing that Emperor Mingxi did not refute his suggestion, he continued, "There are many people in the harem. Father Emperor can also send strawberries and vegetables separately. If there are strawberries, send less vegetables or not separate them at all, just a little bit."
He looked up at Emperor Mingxi with a look of filial piety and said, "According to the Divine Artifact Master, eating more of this stuff is good for your health. Father, some of the stuff should still be kept in your own imperial kitchen. Your son strongly opposes you distributing everything out."
If your younger siblings and the ladies of the palace want to complain, they should complain about their son. It was their son who prevented you from sending them all away.
Xie Zhiyan spoke so much in one breath, demonstrating both his responsibility as the eldest brother and his brotherly affection and respect.
After subtly sowing discord among the palace servants and his younger brothers who were jumping around, he didn't forget to show his filial piety as a good son.
She quietly cultivated a favorable impression on Emperor Mingxi.
As expected, Emperor Mingxi nodded with great satisfaction upon hearing the Crown Prince's suggestion, especially the idea of distributing the spoils separately and keeping some for himself.
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