Today's court session mainly focused on the marriage alliance issue. Now that this matter has come to a close, the morning court session is also over.
Emperor An thought for a moment and said, "President Jing, please stay a moment longer and come with me to the council hall to say a few words. The rest of you may leave the court!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
All the ministers, including Jing Zhe, answered.
However, Murong Xi said, "In that case, I will wait for President Jing outside the main hall for a while! Once President Jing is finished, he can take me to the newspaper office!"
"..."
Emperor An underestimated Murong Xi's determination. It seemed she was telling him to wait outside and not to talk to Jing Zhe for too long...
Once inside the council hall, Emperor An asked, "You were the one who came up with her suggestion, weren't you?"
This matter can be kept secret from others, but not from Emperor An.
Jing Zhe no longer concealed his guilt and bowed, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty! This humble subject is guilty!"
As a citizen of Anguo, he was already committing a grave taboo by offering advice to Yueyao Kingdom. Furthermore, he failed to inform Emperor An beforehand, and if others found out, they might attack him for it.
Jing Zhe knew this well, which is why she had Murong Xi say that it was her idea.
"As Your Majesty knows, Empress Yueyao wants me to marry into a foreign power, so I had no choice but to come up with this plan. I persuaded her last night. Because of the tight schedule, I didn't have time to inform Your Majesty. Please punish me!"
Emperor An bowed and said sincerely.
"Get up!"
Emperor An glanced at him: "In the end, this matter is of great benefit to Anguo. Moreover, since you let them build their embassy in the newspaper office, you are not afraid that they will cause trouble. I will not hold you responsible. However, do not tell outsiders about this matter again."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Emperor An then said, "Since I have made the promise, you don't need to do anything in Jingzhou City these next few days. Just accompany Empress Yueyao around the city and the newspaper office, show her around, and make sure she doesn't give any feedback. This is also our An Kingdom's way of treating guests."
"Yes, Your Majesty..."
Good grief, are you treating me like a prostitute?
"Father!"
At this moment, Su Mochen's clear and melodious voice rang out from outside the door, followed by light footsteps. Su Mochen, dressed in a long cotton dress, walked in.
Normally, Su Mochen's clothes in the palace are exceptionally gorgeous, so wearing this cotton long dress makes her look unusually simple.
"Why is Mo Chen here?"
Emperor An laughed.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Your Majesty came to the council hall right after court. I was worried that Your Majesty was too tired, so I came to check on you."
"Really?"
"Of course it's true!"
Seeing Emperor An's teasing look, Su Mochen's cheeks flushed slightly. But how could Emperor An believe it? He usually spent a lot of time in the council hall and had never seen Su Mochen come here once. She came with Jing Zhe as soon as he arrived. He didn't believe she came to see him!
"Alright, since Mo Chen is so filial, then I won't discuss business today. President Jing, please go back. I'd like Mo Chen to stay and have a word with me!"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Su Mochen looked embarrassed.
She came here specifically for Jing Zhe, and now that Jing Zhe is leaving, why would she want to stay?
His eyes darted around, and he smiled, "Since Father Emperor is not going to discuss matters, then I don't need to worry about Father Emperor being tired, so I won't disturb you any longer. By the way, Father Emperor, I haven't left the palace for a long time. It just so happens that my junior brother is also going out of the palace. Why don't you let my junior brother take me out for a trip?"
Jing Zhe had taken her out once before, so Su Mochen was very confident about her request.
But to her surprise, Andi refused.
"Mo Chen, not this time."
"Father, why not?"
"President Jing has been busy with tasks lately, so he probably won't have time to go out with you. Mo Chen, why don't you wait a few more days? It's not too late to go out with him after the New Year!"
A few days may not seem long, but for Su Mochen it felt like an eternity!
She had heard that Jing Zhe had been punished and was not allowed to enter the palace to attend court for a period of time. Now he was not allowed to leave either. Wouldn't that mean she wouldn't even be able to see him before the New Year?
So she pouted and asked, "Father, what kind of task does he have to do every day? Besides, he just returned to Jingzhou, and the New Year is just around the corner. Can't someone else do it?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Emperor An felt a pang of jealousy. It seemed his daughter had truly grown up and was now turning against him.
"No one but him can do this task."
"What mission?"
"this…"
Emperor An thought for a moment and said, "I just remembered that there are still some things I haven't taken care of. I need to go back to the Golden Palace. As for what the mission is, Mo Chen can ask him—by the way, President Jing, don't forget the mission outside the main hall!"
Seeing Jing Zhe's bitter expression, Emperor An felt inexplicably pleased and then walked out.
"What mission?"
Su Mochen looked at Jing Zhe and asked.
"This...is a matter for the newspaper..."
Jing Zhe spoke hesitantly, not daring to reveal his affair with Murong Xi at this moment. At the same time, he cursed Emperor An in his heart, "Why doesn't he resolve things once and for all? He has to leave the problem to me. What a mess!"
"real?"
Looking at Jing Zhe's appearance, Su Mochen was a little incredulous.
"Of course it's true! I swear to God, it really is about the newspaper!"
Jing Zhe made this vow with a clear conscience, and Murong Xi really was going to the newspaper office to investigate, so there was nothing wrong with his answer!
Su Mochen looked suspicious but helpless. Since it was a task arranged by her father, how could she change it?
"Okay, then I won't go out."
"Okay, I'll take you out after I'm done with my work!"
Jing Zhe said with a smile, thinking to himself that he had finally managed to smooth things over.
At this moment, Su Mochen's eyes sharpened: "Since we can't get out, then tell me here what exactly is going on with Mu Qingren and Qiu Qianqian?"
"..."
What was bound to happen had finally happened. Since it was a one-way street anyway, Jing Zhe no longer hid it: "They are my women too."
"sharp!"
Hearing Su Mochen's sigh, Jing Zhe felt a chill run down his spine and immediately explained, "Mochen, actually we—"
"No explanation needed!"
Su Mochen waved his hand and said domineeringly, "Do you think I really care about other women?"
"Don't you care?"
Jing Zhe countered with a question.
"I do care, but I only care about who they are. Mu Qingren is the head of Wuxian Pavilion, and Qiu Qianqian is the number one among the younger generation in Tongtian Que. Their status is not low, and even if they follow you, they certainly won't follow you every day like ordinary women. I don't care at all!"
Su Mochen, somewhat smug, continued, "The fact that they like you just means my man is amazing, and they have good taste! But let me tell you beforehand, I approve of women like this, but I won't agree to those other random women!"
What is a "messy woman"?
Jing Zhe humbly sought instruction.
For example…
Su Mochen pretended to think for a moment, then blurted out, "Empress Yueyao!"
"..."
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