The third day of July is already early winter.
The yellow leaves on the trees were carried by a gust of cold wind and fell to the ground with a slight sound.
Inside the Qinian Palace, the candlelight had long been extinguished, leaving only solidified white wax on the candlestick.
Ying Zheng lay on his side on the bed, supporting his head with one hand and stroking the woman's tender cheek with his thumb with the other.
The soundly sleeping woman had her sweet dreams disturbed by this action and frowned.
"Yesterday you promised me that you would go to court together, but now you can't get up."
A low, lazy chuckle came from above her head, and Chu Yuening opened her eyes drowsily.
The noble man supported his head with his hands, his black hair cascading, his phoenix eyes smiling, and a faint sunlight flowing behind him. For a moment, he looked like a god.
With such a beautiful view in sight, Chu Yuening subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth.
Fortunately, I didn't drool.
When Ying Zheng saw the woman's naive and embarrassed state, he couldn't help but kiss her on the forehead.
"Are you awake now?"
"Wake up, wake up! Ah Zheng, let's go to court!"
Chu Yuening's cheeks flushed, and she hurriedly stopped someone's seductive behavior.
Because she was attending court today as the Queen, her attire and accessories were more solemn and elaborate.
It took a long time to get dressed with the help of the palace maids.
Chu Yuening looked at Ying Zheng who was waiting on the side. They were both wearing clothes of the same color, looking luxurious and elegant.
Hehe, this is the ancient version of couple outfit!
As soon as she entered the Zhangtai Palace, Chu Yuening was attracted by the phoenix chair.
The armrests on both sides are carved with phoenixes spreading their wings, and the rest of the area is embellished with bright gems and gold ornaments, complementing the dragon throne next to it.
After a long interval, Chu Yuening went to court and she didn't expect that there was such a big surprise waiting for her.
Seeing his wife standing there in surprise, Ying Zheng gently took her hand and walked towards the platform step by step.
Looking down at the officials bowing their heads in obeisance, Chu Yuening finally experienced the feeling of ruling the world and holding great power.
No wonder so many people want to be emperor.
Who wouldn’t like to hold the power of the world when awake and sleep on the lap of a beauty when drunk?
"If you have something to report, please do so. If not, please leave the court."
Zhao Gao's sharp and loud voice echoed in the hall.
When the officials stood up after performing the ceremony, they looked up and saw a perfect couple sitting side by side at the top, and they all looked at each other in surprise.
Even if Your Majesty loves the Queen so much, you can't let her interfere in government affairs, right?
The censors could no longer sit still and rushed forward to offer advice.
"Your Majesty, how can the harem interfere in government affairs?"
"Yes, since ancient times, has there ever been a queen who held power before the dynasty?"
"Your Majesty, think twice!"
In response to the questions and exhortations from his ministers, Ying Zheng's expression remained unchanged, and his voice was calm and powerful.
"Then tell me, everyone, has there ever been a queen in history who produced a magical object that could yield ten thousand catties per mu?"
"Is there a queen who invented papermaking and new agricultural tools?"
"Officials like you who haven't made much of a difference, shouldn't you resign and go home?"
The irrefutable words left many imperial censors speechless.
"Since I can be the first emperor since ancient times, Yue Ning can also be the first ruling queen."
Ying Zheng's tone was full of unquestionableness.
"The Queen is kind and benevolent, and has benefited the people of the world. She is truly a blessing to our Great Qin."
Li Si was the first to jump out to support Your Majesty.
"Yes, the Queen's achievements will be passed down through the ages!"
Lord Luo was not to be outdone. He said that it was a blessing for the common people that Lord Chu became the queen.
Seeing that His Majesty had made up his mind and the Queen had indeed made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty, all officials had no choice but to accept this fact.
Finally, Chu Yuening proposed a decree to reduce taxes.
After much discussion between the emperor and his ministers, a new tax law was formulated.
Population tax, corvee labor and other miscellaneous taxes were incorporated into the land tax, and half of the tax revenue was collected and converted into coins and cloth coins and submitted to the government.
Although it seems that the tax burden has not been reduced much, the exemption of other taxes and corvee labor has greatly reduced the burden on the people.
This is also the lowest bottom line for taxation today. After all, we have to consider the actual situation of Daqin.
Chu Yuening was not discouraged either.
Eat your food one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.
After the court session, Chu Yuening still sat on the phoenix chair without moving.
Ying Zheng was surprised to see this and stepped forward to show concern.
"Yuening, why don't you come down?"
"A Zheng, my legs are weak, wuwu..."
She had thought about it. Don't be fooled by Chu Yuening's dignified and serious appearance. In fact, she was so nervous that her body was weak.
Although she is not a socially anxious person, it would be difficult for anyone to remain calm when facing such a big scene for the first time, right?
Hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help laughing and stepped forward to pick up his wife.
The two came to the inner hall and sat on the couch.
Only then did Chu Yuening relax her whole body. She felt like she was exhausted after the court meeting.
"A Zheng, I'm so tired from attending court!"
"You'll get used to it."
Ying Zheng rubbed the woman's waist and spoke calmly.
"Ah Zheng, are you tired?"
Chu Yuening's heart was filled with pity.
When he ascended the throne at a young age, he had to deal with those old foxes and suffered countless humiliations and injustices.
Upon hearing this question, Ying Zheng was stunned.
It seems no one ever cared whether he was tired or not...
Everyone thought he was omnipotent and indestructible, and over time, he began to think so too.
"It's okay, A Zheng, I'm here, you can take a break, no need to force yourself."
Seeing that Ying Zheng did not answer, Chu Yuening sat up and rested the man's head in her arms.
She took off the heavy crown and bun, and her soft hands threaded through his black hair to relieve his fatigue.
Three days later, the decree to reduce taxes was spread throughout the Qin Dynasty through the official gazette, and everyone celebrated.
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