Chapter 12: Violating the Decision of Our Ancestors



Correction? What can I correct?

Now I can't wait to go back to bed.

Wei Yunyi shook his head, but he knew he had to be there.

Otherwise, what if Concubine Ying is too scared to start?

So he spoke and gave a reassurance: "Don't worry, my beloved concubine, just watch it, don't worry too much."

"Then I will respectfully obey your command." With Wei Yunyi's assurance, Zhao Lingying immediately felt relieved.

She was not as panicked as before. She took a deep breath and started reading carefully from the first book.

I have to say that reading memorials is indeed very exhausting.

Especially when the quantity is extremely large.

Even though Zhao Lingying had special methods, she still felt overwhelmed.

But she didn't feel bored at all. Instead, the more she looked, the more energetic she became.

During this time, Wei Yunyi, who didn't have to review memorials, felt incredibly relaxed. However, since he couldn't leave for the time being, he was extremely bored. Apart from lunch and answering some questions from Concubine Ying, he had nothing to do.

Among that pile of memorials, a considerable number were all about the Prince of Yan's enfeoffment.

Apart from that, there is nothing else important, so there is no need to worry about it.

"Your Majesty, I have already dealt with all the memorials."

I don’t know how long it took.

In the imperial study, Zhao Lingying bowed and said.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yunyi, who was almost asleep, immediately looked up.

All the memorials were neatly arranged on the table.

And now, it is only close to the evening hour, and the sun has not even set yet.

In other words, the memorials that he might not be able to finish reading even if he spent a whole day, only took Concubine Ying half a day to read.

"Thank you for your hard work, my beloved." At this moment, Wei Yunyi walked in front of Zhao Lingying with his eyes shining.

"I'm not tired."

Zhao Lingying said with a smile on her face.

In fact, not only is she not tired, she is also very energetic.

After all, how can it be hard to do something you love?

She is now very sure that even if another batch comes, she will never complain of being tired.

Because this is the first time since Zhao Lingying was a child that she doesn't have to suppress her emotions and can fully release her inner feelings.

However, she knew very well in her heart that this kind of thing would never happen again, as she was just a woman and a concubine in the harem.

Reading memorials and participating in state affairs, even with the emperor's permission, is against the ancestral system.

But Zhao Lingying was also very satisfied. At least there was one more time, right?

"Okay, very good."

Wei Yunyi was very happy, as if he had found a treasure, and immediately said: "My beloved concubine is so capable, why don't you come to the imperial study every day from now on and accompany me to read the memorials?"

He said he would watch it together, but in reality, he was asking the other party to deal with it directly. Of course, he couldn't say that. What if he scared the imperial concubine? He had to proceed step by step.

"Your Majesty, do you mean that I can come and read memorials every day from now on?" Zhao Lingying was stunned, seeming a little unbelievable.

Wang Jin and other eunuchs and palace maids were also looking at this scene in surprise. His Majesty actually wanted to hand over the memorial to the imperial concubine?

However, although everyone was shocked, no one dared to say anything.

"Of course, my beloved concubine, don't you want to share my worries?" Wei Yunyi said, pretending to be angry.

"But... Taizu has already established the rules. What I am doing is not in accordance with the ancestral law."

"My beloved concubine, you are worrying too much. I just asked you to read the memorial."

Wei Yunyi smiled and continued, "As long as I'm here, you can be at peace. No one will dare to say anything."

Isn't it normal for a tyrant to make decisions that go against his ancestors?

But Zhao Lingying was still a little worried: "But if this gets out, the court officials will definitely be dissatisfied with Your Majesty, saying that Your Majesty allows the harem to interfere in government affairs and calling you a tyrant. How can I cope with this?"

There's such a good thing? That's awesome.

This is exactly the effect I want.

Of course, we can't say it explicitly.

Have to find an excuse.

"No problem."

Wei Yunyi looked at Zhao Lingying and said, "As long as my beloved concubine likes me, what does it matter if I am despised by the world?"

As long as my beloved concubine likes me, what does it matter if I am despised by the whole world?

Suddenly, Zhao Lingying's heart began to tremble.

The whole person stood there in a daze.

But soon, she raised her head and said seriously, "Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries."

"Then I'll trouble you a lot in the future, my beloved concubine." Seeing the other party agreed, Wei Yunyi was immediately satisfied.

Although he knew that Concubine Ying read memorials very quickly, being fast did not mean that she was very capable in governing the country. These were two different things.

Besides, what can a woman who has only been exposed to martial arts since childhood achieve?

Could it be that she is still Wu Zetian of the Wei Dynasty?

Impossible.

Wei Yunyi thought to himself, very confident.

After that, the two chatted casually for a few more words. Zhao Lingying saw that there was nothing more to do, so she took her leave.

"Your Majesty, I'm so scared today. What if Your Majesty punishes me..."

On the way back.

Cuiguo patted her chest, feeling a little dizzy.

Didn't the Empress and I come here to deliver porridge? Why do we have to come to read memorials from now on?

Looking at the memorials, to put it more seriously, it's the harem interfering in politics...

"You are just timid. His Majesty is still a very good person." Zhao Lingying spoke beside him with a hint of smile between her brows.

This scene made the palace maid Cuiguo's eyes widen. Her own queen had always been arrogant. Normally, she was the most arrogant. Even towards the Marquis, she was sometimes indifferent and rarely smiled.

"Your Majesty, why do you say that?" Cuiguo asked curiously.

She remembered that today was the second time the Queen had seen His Majesty, right?

Especially during the first few days after entering the palace.

I don't know how many times I have secretly criticized the emperor. What happened today?

Hearing this, Zhao Lingying was silent for a moment, then thought for a moment before saying, "You grew up with me, and you know I learned martial arts because my father forced me to. I prefer discussing political affairs, but until now, no one has cared about what I want or what I like. Even my marriage was just a political deal between my family and the royal family."

"I've resisted and cried, but it's all in vain. My choice affects the fate of the entire Zhao family, and I can't act recklessly."

"Ever since entering the palace, I've been able to imagine that I'll be trapped within these high walls for the rest of my life."

"It's all because I'm a woman, and I was born into a military family, so I can't comment on state affairs."

"But His Majesty is different. He allows me to read the memorials, express my opinions, and do what I want to do."

"He also said that as long as I like it and am willing, it doesn't matter if the whole world despises me."

"Whether he did it intentionally or not, I think he's good."

At the end of her speech, the smile on Zhao Lingying's face grew even more intense. She continued, "Especially today, when I was reading the memorials, His Majesty didn't interfere at all. He only answered a few words when I asked. Even when my father was writing memorials, he chose to avoid me. Yet, he allowed me to come to the Imperial Study every day. What does this mean? It's His Majesty's trust!"

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