Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Bi Linglong, who usually paid great attention to her demeanor, nestled in Zu An's arms like a docile kitten.
I had just had a good cry, but with the other person's comfort, I gradually calmed down.
Feeling the warmth of her beloved's chest and hearing his gentle voice, she suddenly felt that everything wasn't so scary after all.
Just as the other person said, bad things will eventually pass, and with him by my side on the road ahead, that's enough.
"By the way, Grandfather, I came here to inform you about some personnel arrangements that I discussed with the Empress Dowager." Remembering the important matter, Bi Linglong tried to sit up, but was held tightly in his arms, so she simply stayed in his embrace.
She loved the feeling of being embraced by her lover; the palace was so vast, and her usual seat was so cold.
"No need, you can decide for me. I trust you," Zuan said with a smile.
Bi Linglong gave him a playful glare: "How can you be such a hands-off manager? You still need to make the decisions on some important matters yourself."
Seeing how charming she looked with her gentle, slightly angry expression, Zu'an couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.
"Let's get down to business first, otherwise I'm afraid I won't have the energy to talk later." Bi Linglong pressed her fingers against his lips, her cheeks slightly flushed.
“You tell me, I didn’t kiss you on the lips,” Zuan replied with a smile, his lips continuing to lightly touch her cheeks and neck.
"It tickles~" Bi Linglong giggled, dodging and talking quickly. She knew very well how badly this guy always tormented her, and she would definitely forget about the important matter.
“The Pei family was involved in the coup, so Pei Ming will naturally no longer be the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat. I plan to let Jiang Boyang take over. He has a reputation for prestige and talent, and he is on good terms with you. He has also received a great favor from you today. He is the most suitable candidate to take over as Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.”
Zuan nodded slightly; Jiang Boyang was indeed very suitable.
Bi Linglong suddenly asked again, "By the way, is that Miss Jiang your woman?"
“What nonsense are you thinking? We’re just like siblings. Back in Brightmoon City, she was the principal of the academy and took good care of me,” Zu An replied.
"Just siblings? Miss Jiang is so beautiful. She almost got chosen as the Crown Princess before she ran away to avoid trouble. Can you really let someone like that go?" Bi Linglong was a little skeptical.
Zuan retorted irritably, "In your heart, am I the kind of lecherous devil who takes advantage of every woman he sees?"
“Isn’t that right?” Bi Linglong pouted slightly.
Zuan: "..."
He was so angry that he pinched her hard.
Bi Linglong let out a soft moan, hooked her arms around Zu An's neck, and whispered in his ear, "Aren't Miss Jiang's stockings beautiful?"
"It's alright." Thinking of Jiang Luofu's appearance in black stockings and high heels, Zu An couldn't help but smile slightly.
"If you like it, I'll wear it for you next time." Bi Linglong's cheeks flushed. She had received the most classical and conservative education as a lady from a prestigious family since childhood, and such a thing was too embarrassing for her.
Zuan was overjoyed: "Great!"
Although stockings are still a rare item in this world, with only a few found in some ancient ruins, there aren't many shops selling them on the market.
But for an empress like herself, obtaining some wouldn't be difficult.
Ah Zu was indeed drooling over Miss Jiang.
Bi Linglong's eyes flickered, and she gave a soft hum before continuing, "In addition, Yu Xuanchong is highly respected. He was dismissed from his post because he was involved in the struggle between the Crown Prince and the Prince of Qi. Considering the relationship between you and Madam Yu, he is suitable to be reinstated as the Left Minister of the Ministry of Personnel."
At this point, her heart sank, for the position of Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was previously her father's.
All the scheming and plotting by the father, what did he ultimately gain?
It would be better if he did nothing at all, as long as he supported me and Azu, the court would be his, and he wouldn't be harmed by demons.
However, she also knew that this was unrealistic. Given her father's suspicious nature, he would certainly not believe that her ancestor would let him go after he had participated in the persecution of the princes and grandsons of the previous dynasty.
But she knew perfectly well that Zu An, out of consideration for her, would never go so far as to kill her; he was, after all, a very, very good person…
Seemingly sensing his low spirits, Zuan gently patted her back to comfort her.
Bi Linglong composed herself and continued, "There is also the position of Grand Secretary. The Empress Dowager has suggested that Sang Hong take over. He is a capable minister who has governed the country well. He previously served as Minister of Revenue and is quite familiar with various government affairs. However, he has not been able to advance further because of his family background. But considering the relationship between Miss Sang, Miss Zheng and you, I also think he is quite suitable."
Zuan nodded secretly. Although Sang Hong was not a good person in the traditional sense, he was indeed a capable minister, and now he was his most steadfast ally. Making him the Grand Secretary was the best thing for him.
"As for the military, a major reshuffle is definitely in order. The two Dukes of the Qin family have a long-standing reputation in the army, and now is the right time for them to come out and stabilize the situation. However, in the past, the brothers simultaneously held the key positions of Commander of the Central Army and Protector of the Central Army, which resulted in many officers coming from the Qin family. In addition, they have good relations with the Murong and Chu families. I think this will cause hidden dangers. The key is that the Qin family has not married any daughters to you, so their connection with you is still too weak. Therefore, I have decided that one of the brothers will continue to be Commander of the Central Army, and the other will be the General of the Guards. What do you think?"
Zuan was speechless: "Does it have to be a daughter who marries me? I'm not that petty, that I have to be nepotistic."
Bi Linglong said solemnly, "As a person in a position of power, nepotism is not necessarily a bad thing. Only in this way can you ensure that your ideas are thoroughly implemented. Some people may be very talented, but if they are not of one mind with you, the more talented they are, the greater the harm they will cause."
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