Chapter 301: Lord Jijiu, please try to pester my sister again!
Three days had passed since the incident with the Eighth Prince.
Lingqi Pavilion has returned to its former appearance.
Originally, Su Changan should have moved directly into Shoukang Palace. After all, she is now the queen. Although Lingqi Pavilion is not small, it is still a little small compared to her status.
However, when Su Changan went to take a look at Shoukang Palace, he found it was really big!
But I always feel like something is missing.
Finally, Xia Fengxiang said, you have the final say in the harem, and you can decide where you want to live.
So Su Changan continued to live in Lingqi Pavilion, and would return to Shoukang Palace when necessary.
Therefore, everything remains the same as before, the feeling has changed, but not too much.
The story of the Eighth Prince has now spread throughout the capital.
The same is true in the palace.
Although many people were shocked, after all, in the eyes of many people, although the Eighth Prince looked very fierce on weekdays, he did not look like someone who would rebel at all.
But it happened, and it doesn't matter anymore.
On the contrary, it was Su Changan's injury that made many people worried.
And I don’t know what the rumors are outside.
When Xiangluo and the others in the palace heard about this, they turned it into a story that "The Queen was seriously injured in saving His Majesty, and now she is bedridden due to an old illness."
The people in the palace are different from those outside.
Almost all the people in the palace now have been taken care of by Su Changan for exams, as well as in many other aspects such as accommodation, clothing, food, etc.
Therefore, quite a lot of people are concerned about Su Changan.
In addition, very few people could come to Lingqi Pavilion, so many people really believed it.
Therefore, every time Xiangluo and the others went to the imperial kitchen or other places, they were stopped by people to ask about Su Changan's health.
Many female officials also came to pay their respects. All of these female officials became successful thanks to the examinations arranged by Su Changan, and naturally they were thinking about Su Changan in their hearts.
Finally, Su Changan had no choice but to order an announcement that he was fine, and only then did the situation calm down a little.
But even so, there are still people who come to Xiangluo and ask questions like "How is the Queen today?"
But after all, the situation has improved a lot in the past few days.
At that moment, Su Changan was lying in the hall. It was impossible for his wound to heal immediately in three days.
Even if he is now a ninth-rank master, it is impossible for him to recover so quickly. After all, he is still a mortal.
Lying in front of the low table in the hall, Xuan Xia carefully helped Su Changan prepare the cushions, and then went to prepare the snacks.
After all, Su Linhan and the others are here.
Xia Fengxiang was not in Lingqi Pavilion, but was holding a small court meeting in the Imperial Study.
After all, although the Eighth Prince's affairs seemed to have ended at an unusually fast speed in the eyes of everyone, and all those who had colluded with the Eighth Prince were sent to the Sky Prison to await conviction.
but.
This incident triggered too many things.
Besides, the court already had a lot of other things going on.
Xia Fengxiang didn't want Su Changan to be disturbed while he was injured. He just wanted him to rest and recover, so he didn't summon those people to Lingqi Pavilion.
Worth mentioning.
According to Daxia regulations, after the empress got married, she had to attend court with the emperor every time. This was the so-called "two saints attending court together."
As for the small court, it depends on whether the queen is willing.
But everyone knew that Su Chang'an was injured, so the "two saints in the same court" that many people had been looking forward to did not appear. However, no one wrote a letter to mention this matter. Instead, everyone hoped that Su Chang'an would rest and recover from his injuries, and sent letters of greeting to Su Chang'an.
There was no snow today. Su Changan lay comfortably in the hall, looking at Su Linhan, Su Qingning and Li Xingyue who were looking at him.
Just looking at the three people's eyes, Su Changan said helplessly: "I'm fine, I just need to rest for a few days. Every time you come here these days, you look at me like I'm dying."
Hearing this, Su Linhan immediately said, "Eldest sister, you can't say such unlucky words. If mother hears it, she will definitely worry about you again. Mother has been worried about you these days."
Hearing this, Su Changan smiled helplessly.
Thinking of Su Liushi.
The day after the Eighth Prince's incident, Su Liu brought Su Wan'er to see her early in the morning.
At that time, Su Liu was very anxious and her eyes were red.
Instead, Su Changan was frightened and thought that something had happened to Su Liu.
After knowing the reason, it turned out that Su Liu had listened to the rumors from outsiders and thought that Su Changan was really seriously injured and could not be cured, so she was worried all night.
Even though Su Changan reported that he was safe during this period, the Su family was still so anxious that they couldn't sleep all night.
So they went to the palace early in the morning. Originally, everyone wanted to come, but they were afraid of gossip, so only Su Liu and Su Wan'er came.
At that time, Su Chang'an was sitting in the hall drinking tea by the fire. When they saw Su Chang'an, Su Liushi and Su Wan'er both burst into tears.
After understanding everything, Su Changan said that it was okay, and then both of them calmed down.
but
In any case, this made Su Changan feel warm in his heart, but he also knew that he had to report his safety as soon as possible next time.
But, Su Changan thought of Su Zimu.
He looked up at Su Linhan: "Where's father?"
Su Linhan was stunned for a moment, and she knew that her elder sister was worried about her father, so she said, "Father is doing well, and after resigning from his official position, he stays at home writing and reading, and occasionally quarrels with mother, which is pretty good."
Su Changan looked at Su Linhan: "It's only been three days and you're already quarreling?"
Su Linhan smiled bitterly and nodded: "Father is clumsy. When he was helping mother make the mattress for you and me, he broke something. Mother despised him and he couldn't make it either, so he just left. Mother was immediately unhappy."
Su Changan shook his head when he heard this. The old couple had just quarreled after three days.
But when I heard about this life, I smiled.
The resignation of the Minister of the Central Secretariat Su Zimu happened during the court three days ago.
On that day, Su Zimu submitted a letter of resignation, citing illness and the fact that he had been in the position for many years without making any achievements, and recommended Li Jiulang to take over the position of Zhongshu Ling.
It caused an uproar in the court at that time.
Many people stood up to oppose it and even spoke out to stop it.
It's because Lord Su Zimu, although he seems to have accomplished nothing, when he was in power, the evil queen Li Nishang was causing chaos in the government, and various forces were fighting openly and secretly, and the Yang party was the most powerful.
Under such circumstances, being able to ensure that Daxia does not fall into chaos is the greatest achievement!
Although the credit was not solely attributed to Su Zimu, everyone can see how much pressure Su Zimu, as the Minister of the Central Secretariat, had to bear, how much burden he had to shoulder, and how much of Daxia's affairs he had shouldered.
Therefore, many people tried to dissuade him, saying that after all, this was the time to realize his ambitions, so how could he resign?
but
What everyone didn't expect was
His Majesty actually approved it directly, which means he agreed.
But at the same time, Su Zimu was granted the hereditary title of Duke Wenyuan, a student of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the title of Purple Gold Guanglu Doctor. Although he was not involved in court affairs, he had the right to submit memorials to the emperor.
Many people in the court were surprised.
I immediately understood that this was something that had been discussed with His Majesty, and the reason was immediately guessed by many people.
That’s because the Su family is too powerful!
This is
Su Zimu is giving up power!
There is no need to say much about the old Grand Tutor of the Su family. He has been in charge of the Secretariat for many years and has been a solid foundation for the country.
Su Zimu was the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and his younger brother was a high-ranking official in a frontier province, and was the governor of Hongzhou in the western part of Jiangnan.
Although the third brother did not do anything, he has now revealed his identity. The people in the Shen Ce Palace only obey the orders of His Majesty.
The fourth son and his wife were generals stationed in Anxi, Longyou.
Most importantly
The eldest girl of the Su family is now the queen.
The entire Su family was thus given the title of royal relatives.
After understanding this, everyone suddenly understood why the Shangshu Province would invite Lord Gao Rou, who was already in his sixties, to come back and serve as the Right Prime Minister.
This is also Su Wenqing delegating power!
However, even though they understood it, everyone still sighed.
Because the Su family has lost the powerful position of Zhongshu Ling, and the old master in the Shangshu Province has given up his power, but in exchange they can get a hereditary title of Duke. Everything else doesn't matter, but hereditary is a bit powerful. Although there is no real power, the title of Duke is a good thing that will benefit future generations.
so.
How can this be called resignation? Isn't this clearly letting you retire early?
But even if everyone understood, they all kept silent. After all, the empress dared to give it, so you jump out and say it.
Moreover, no one can say anything about this matter. After all, even if Su Zimu has no merit, he has worked hard. Especially since Su Wenqing has given up his power, what is there to say?
Since even Wei Xuancheng, this troublemaker, didn't say anything, naturally no one would say anything.
but.
What surprised everyone again was.
The emperor issued an edict that Li Jiulang, the former minister of the Central Secretariat, who was demoted because of the troubles of the Li family,
Now, he has returned to the position of Zhongshu Ling and sat back in the position of prime minister.
This caused the common people in the capital, who had originally been talking about the Eighth Prince, to start discussing it with great relish.
I thought that because of Li Nishang, this Li Jiulang could be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, which was already a great honor given by the emperor, but I didn't expect that he was promoted!
But those senior officials in the court were all happy to hear about Su Zimu's resignation and Li Jiulang's affairs. They had heard some things about it a long time ago, so they didn't care and no one was jealous.
But the minor officials all had mixed feelings, lamenting the emperor's magnanimity and that Li Jiulang was truly a master at judging the situation.
In fact, Su Zimu had told Su Changan about this matter when he was still in the Su Mansion.
Su Zimu's original words were, "I'm resigning. Chang'an, you're a smart man, you should know about those official affairs, so I won't talk too much with you. But I'm resigning as well. After all, I'm not cut out to be an official. I can do solid work, but if your grandfather hadn't been here, I wouldn't have been able to hold on to the brain and tricks. It's better to resign now so that I can accompany your mother."
So, when Su Changan knew about this, he was actually not that surprised.
Mainly because I was worried that my father, who was not good at speaking and expressing himself, would have some difficulty adapting after resigning from his official position, so I asked this question at that moment.
Su Linhan continued, "When I entered the palace today, my father told me not to disturb you, my elder sister, and said a lot of things, just like my mother. It's only been three days, and I don't know what to do in the future."
Speaking of this, Su Linhan sighed.
Su Qingning said on the side: "Uncle said yesterday that he would teach me to read in person! Thanks to Xingyue for coming to see me yesterday, otherwise I would be scared just thinking about it. Uncle is teaching me to read, and I can't even be lazy if I want to."
Su Changan looked at Su Qingning's frightened face and smiled again, but after thinking for a while, he said, "Father, if that's the case, you can go to the Imperial College to teach. Mu Jijiu should be happy about that."
Su Linhan shook her head: "The day before yesterday, Mu Jiji came to my grandfather to discuss some matters concerning Eight Xia Chenfeng. He also asked my father, but he refused. He said that I was already in the Imperial College and it was not appropriate for him to go."
Su Changan was helpless again. Something came to his mind. He thought about discussing it with Xia Fengxiang, or whether he should let his father do it?
I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway, and this matter has nothing to do with government affairs.
Li Xingyue said at this time: "My father said that it was right for Uncle Su not to go to the Imperial College. If he went there, he might be harassed by the chief priest Mu all day long and ask Sister Chang'an for poems and other things."
Li Xingyue called Su Changan this way at Su Changan's instruction, and it was okay to call him that in private.
When Su Linhan heard what Li Xingyue said, she immediately nodded with a serious expression, obviously having suffered greatly.
Su Changan was helpless again, but he thought of the memorial sent to him by Mu Jijiu.
The content of the letter was very simple, expressing concern for Su Changan's health, but also asking whether Su Changan would participate in the Shangyuan Poetry Festival.
The Shangyuan Poetry Festival and the Early Winter Poetry Festival are considered the largest poetry festivals in the capital of Daxia.
Before, Su Changan dominated the early winter and mid-autumn festivals.
Therefore, at the Lantern Festival Poetry Festival, Mu Jijiu also wanted to invite Su Changan.
Thinking of this, Su Changan looked at Su Linhan and asked, "Does he still want you to invite me to the Shangyuan Poetry Festival?"
Su Linhan nodded immediately: "Yes, I did. But I refused. My elder sister is not feeling well now, and it is winter, why would she attend the Lantern Festival? But I heard from grandpa that as long as my elder sister does not explicitly say she will not attend, Mu Jijiu will not give up and will still find a way to invite you."
Hearing this, Su Changan reached out and found the memorial from Mu Jijiu from the memorials that were picked out separately on the side.
He opened the letter and looked at the contents again.
After Su Changan thought about it, he wrote the word "read" according to the method Xia Fengxiang taught him.
Su Changan practiced this word specially.
But the writing is still a mess.
According to Xia Fengxiang, "This is how your life will be, so just let it be. Anyway, people out there are praising you and saying that this is the Queen's Body or something like that."
But Su Changan was actually quite satisfied with this word of his.
Finished
Su Changan thought about it, and then wrote "Master Jijiu, try to harass my sister again."
Then he folded the letter and handed it to Su Linhan.
Su Linhan stood up, took it in her hand, then looked at Su Changan in confusion.
Su Changan said, "It's unimportant, so you don't need to go through the process. You came in today to deliver the book to me, and when you go back, just give the letter to Mu Xu. When you give it to him, remember to tell him what you want. If you tell him, Mu Xu will find a way to give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Su Linhan bowed immediately.
This is official business, and Su Linhan believes that formalities are necessary.
Then he took the letter carefully in his hand.
She was going to the palace to deliver books today, so she came to Su Changan, otherwise she would not dare to come.
The main reason was that I was afraid of disturbing Su Changan's rest.
But looking at Su Changan, he was a little confused about what the elder sister meant just now.
"Meow~~"
Just at this moment, a cat suddenly ran out from the yard outside, and Xiangluo chased the cat.
After Su Changan glanced at the little black cat, he didn't care.
But he suddenly thought of something, looked up at Li Xingyue and asked, "How is Gong Zhengsi dealing with the cats in the palace?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyue said immediately, "They have all been settled, but there are a lot of them, so I followed your wishes and found some young ladies and gentlemen outside to let them choose. Many cats were chosen and raised, and the rest were all raised in the palace."
Su Changan nodded after hearing this.
After all, there are quite a few gardens in the palace, so it is inevitable that there are many cats.
but
In the past few years, because Li Nishang doesn't like cats, her attitude towards these cats has always been to catch and kill them.
However, some palace servants still kept cats secretly, which led to the continued existence of cats in the palace.
I don’t know if it’s because Su Chang’an asked Yang Guofu to renovate some of their courtyards this year, or because of the dragons where the palace people lived, but in the past one or two months, many cats have run out, and many have come in from outside.
Killing him is naturally impossible, after all, Su Changan is not Li Nishang.
But we can't just leave it alone. After all, it's winter now and who knows how many will die.
Especially if left unattended, the bodies of cats that died in winter will begin to rot and stink in the spring, which will be another trouble.
So Su Changan simply asked the Palace Administration to look for cats in some courtyards. After finding a cat, they would either send it out of the palace to those who wanted to raise it, or just keep it in the palace.
Li Xingyue then said, "Qingning also picked two. One of them is even darker than yours, Sister Changan."
Su Changan looked at Su Qingning in confusion.
Su Qingning immediately said: "Well, one is orange and the other is black."
After that, Su Qingning immediately said: "Big sister, let me tell you, the black one..."
Just as Su Qingning opened her mouth, Li Xingyue on the side immediately said, "Su Qingning!"
And when he spoke, his face was a little anxious: "You promised me you wouldn't tell!!"
Su Qingning looked at Li Xingyue and said, "You met me on the first day? How could I not tell my elder sister about such an interesting thing!"
After saying that, Su Qingning immediately looked at Su Changan impatiently and said, "Sister, you don't know that Xingyue was frightened by the black cat and fainted!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyue immediately said, "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense. I just... um... um! My foot slipped and I fell down! How could a mere kitten scare me to death!"
Su Qingning raised the corner of her mouth and put her hand on Li Xingyue's shoulder: "You are now the material for my story, Li Xingyue, so you'd better not deny it."
When Li Xingyue heard this, she immediately twisted her face and looked at Su Qingning.
Su Changan looked at the two people in confusion, and turned to look at Su Linhan.
Su Linhan rubbed her brows with her hands, then looked at Su Changan and said helplessly, "Qing Ning was imitating you, elder sister, in writing a storybook. She wanted to write something similar to Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, but she didn't know how to start. She heard that Xingyue was looking for a cat everywhere, so after getting permission from Zhang Gongzheng, she accompanied Xingyue to look for a cat in some palaces outside the palace. Then the day before yesterday, she insisted on dragging Xingyue to look for a cat late at night."
Hearing this, Su Changan suddenly realized, then looked at Li Xingyue with a smile.
Li Xingyue blushed immediately and glared at Su Qingning, as if to say, "I'll be in trouble later!"
Su Qingning said immediately: "Sister, you don't know, the kitten was walking in the snow at the time, and kept approaching us, and then [Gah~~] it pounced on us all of a sudden."
At this point, Su Qingning made a pounce motion and said, "Then Xingyue was startled and said, "Ah~~"
Su Qingning immediately stretched out her hands and pretended to be shocked.
"With a final bang, Xingyue fell down!"
Having said that, Su Qingning pretended to faint and collapsed to the ground.
After saying that, Su Qingning got up and looked at Su Changan, adding seriously, "It's really interesting!"
Li Xingyue blushed, pinched her clothes tightly, and stared at Su Qingning.
Su Changan looked at Li Xingyue and smiled helplessly.
But it was at this time.
"ah!!"
A cry attracted everyone's attention.
They all looked back.
I saw Maomao looking at the little black cat beside him with some fear.
But Maomao realized something immediately. After looking at Su Changan and the others, Maomao coughed. After coughing, his expression returned to normal and he said, "It wasn't me who called. It was Xiangluo who called."
There is a big question mark in the shape of a conch hanging above his head.
Then
Maomao didn't even look at the little black cat. He looked at Su Changan and said, "I'll go get some medicine for you."
After saying that, he left calmly.
The little black cat watched the cat leave and immediately chased after it.
then
The cat is speeding up too!
Watching this scene.
Su Qingning blinked and said, "Cat, don't you like cats?"
Su Changan thought about it and nodded: "Yes, although it is called Cat Cat, it is not so much that I don't like it, but it is because I can't use it for experiments, so I don't think there is any need to like it?"
Hearing this, the three girls were startled, "Huh?"
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