The Emperor had long ago said he would abdicate in favor of the Crown Prince.
As a result, the Crown Prince had long since turned thirty, and the throne still hadn't been passed over, which was quite a headache for the Emperor.
He had given up entirely, and on this particular day, he was seen holding two balls in his hand during court.
Listening to the various reports and impeachments from the ministers below was like watching a performance, with the ball in their hands being twirled every now and then; the feeling was quite oppressive.
The court officials were terrified, wondering what evil the emperor was up to.
Normally, it's quite intimidating if the emperor doesn't say a word, but now he's even more imposing.
The courtiers, who were originally arguing fiercely, felt as if a hammer was striking them when they heard the sound of the two jade balls colliding in the emperor's hands.
It's like it could fall on their heads at any moment.
The Crown Prince has consistently refused to inherit the throne, and the Emperor is so unpredictable; life is so difficult.
So much so that some officials were considering retiring early and returning to their hometowns.
You absolutely mustn't offend this person, or you'll ruin your reputation in your later years—that wouldn't be worth it.
If the emperor had known that those two balls in his hand could frighten people, he would have taken them long ago.
However, such an improper act is something a ruler of a country can only do occasionally.
If this happens too many times, he will be impeached.
In any dynasty, there are always those who are stubborn and believe they are doing so for the sake of the country and its people, even at the cost of their lives, to offer their advice.
You can't really overcharge this kind of person, and you can't beat them either; at most, you can just deduct a few months' salary.
But if someone's willing to risk their life, why would they be afraid of losing a few months' salary? Then they'll buzz around like mosquitoes, which is incredibly annoying.
However, the emperor believed that this situation would not last long before he could step down from his post.
The emperor, who considered himself a wise and benevolent ruler, secretly made a decision.
As for whether the Crown Prince is willing or not, he has no choice but to agree.
Who told him to be the father?
This emperor is being a bit willful.
He felt that his life shouldn't be so stifling. Looking at the two jade balls in his hand, he seemed to have found the direction for his future.
The emperor loved freedom.
Zhao Minggeng, from the Zhao family, noticed that his two sons had recently become almost obsessed with reading.
He never leaves his study except to eat, drink, and relieve himself.
Fortunately, the two boys have recently been huddled together in the same study room, studying the books and exam questions mailed by the wandering master.
Otherwise, he would worry that one of the children would faint from studying too hard.
Zhao Minggeng was on leave that day, and the weather happened to be fine, although the autumn wind was blowing and the weather was a bit chilly.
However, this kind of weather is perfect for outdoor barbecues.
So Zhao Minggeng decided to take his two sons on a picnic.
We should also go horseback riding, otherwise the horses at home will go crazy from being cooped up in the stable.
He sent someone to the Xu residence, but because Zhao Qingyan was in the early stages of her pregnancy, Xu Dongsheng was afraid that something might go wrong, so he declined his father-in-law's invitation.
Although we can't take our wives on a picnic, we can still have a barbecue in our own garden.
Setting up a tent, a barbecue grill, and a floral tablecloth on the small dining table—the whole event is incredibly ceremonial.
After a good meal and drinks, take a stroll in the garden; the three of them couldn't be happier.
Back in the room, you can also have fun in Zhao Qingyan's space.
Zhao Qingyan's body is too weak to ride a horse, but she can drive a car.
Driving is Xu Dongsheng's favorite thing to do.
Due to limited gasoline reserves, Xu Dongsheng could only drive for ten or twenty minutes at a time before stopping.
However, enjoying the scenery while riding a bicycle has a unique charm.
Fu Nan loved it even more; every time the car started, the little girl would excitedly scream.
Zhao Qingyan was thinking about when her younger brother would be able to understand those reference books, and if only he could convert her car into a solar-powered one.
However, it seems, probably, that she can only dream about it for the rest of her life.
Fortunately, the roads are now in excellent condition, and the carriage ride is smooth.
Occasionally, I can also ride a bicycle.
Since bicycles were mass-produced, it was considered a loss of face for any family in Beijing not to own one.
However, it was mostly men who could ride bicycles for a stroll, while women still had to pay attention to their appearance and riding in horse-drawn carriages was still quite necessary.
While Zhao Qingyan and her family of three were having a great time, Zhao Minggeng and his two children seemed to have run into some trouble.
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