Zhu Xinning did indeed remind Jing Zhe, who also recalled Su Mochen's expression and hesitant manner after hearing about the Immortal Transformation Pill.
Perhaps, in her heart, she also hoped that her father could get one?
Jing Zhe was an orphan in his previous life and could not understand this kind of father-son relationship. However, the memories remaining in this body told him that if the Jing couple had had the Immortal Transformation Pill when they were sick, he would have given it to them without hesitation.
He was immediately relieved, because he knew the answer.
...
For the next two days, with nothing else to do, he spent his time with his four women, enjoying peace and happiness.
On the 29th day of the lunar year, early in the morning, Sui Shouren came over, and Emperor An asked him to go to court.
After not visiting the palace for several days, Jing Zhe felt a sense of longing.
Just as he arrived at the palace gate, all the ministers were arriving, so Jing Zhe greeted them warmly.
"Grand Tutor Hao, you look even more radiant than before, just a few days ago!"
"Lord Yang, you're beaming with joy. What good news have you had lately?"
"Hey, Grand Tutor Bai? Why are you so pale and have such lifeless eyes? Is something wrong at home during the New Year?"
"..."
He's here! He's here again!
The ministers standing at the palace gate held their breath, reluctant to even enter the palace. They stood outside, looking on with anticipation of a good show. In the few days that Jing Zhe was away, the court had lost a lot of fun, especially the much-anticipated and entertaining scenes of bantering with Bai Qingyuan. The ministers missed these moments dearly!
As expected, Jing Zhe did not disappoint them. He greeted Bai Qingyuan before even entering the palace gates.
That's exciting!
Something just happened in your family! Something happened to your whole family!
Bai Qingyuan thought to himself, but said with a cold snort, "Thank you for your concern, President Jing. My family is doing well. I just didn't get a good rest last night. I won't trouble you with that!"
"I see!"
Jing Zhe looked at him knowingly, "Then I'm relieved! But Grand Tutor Bai, you should also be careful. I see you look pale, which means you might be in trouble soon. You need to be extra careful! After all, you're getting on in years, and a fall could be fatal!"
"..."
These words sounded like a curse, and if Bai Qingyuan hadn't been standing there, the other ministers would probably have burst out laughing.
"snort!"
Bai Qingyuan's face turned pale with anger. He snorted coldly, decided to ignore Jing Zhe, and then quickly walked into the palace.
Jing Zhe smiled and greeted the others before following them into the palace.
Perhaps it was because he was getting old and his eyesight was failing, or perhaps he was angered by Jing Zhe, but as Bai Qingyuan was walking up the palace steps, he lost his footing and fell to the ground with a "bang," then rolled down the steps.
If there hadn't been someone behind him on those steps, Bai Qingyuan would probably have rolled even further.
"Grand Tutor Bai, are you alright?"
The officials helped Bai Qingyuan up and asked him with concern.
"Look at Grand Tutor Bai, he's all bruised and swollen from the fall. Does he look like he's alright? Based on my experience, I suspect he's suffered internal injuries. He shouldn't go to court anymore. We should get the imperial physician to check him out as soon as possible, lest he become too weak."
Jing Zhe said with concern from the side.
"President Jing... is right!"
Jing Zhe is now a high-ranking official of the second rank, and there are few ministers with a higher rank than him. At this moment, they all echoed his sentiments.
"you--"
Bai Qingyuan, who had just been helped up, was already dizzy from the fall and was furious. He felt that he was fine when he left home, but he ran into Jing Zhe, that jinx, and after Jing Zhe said so many discouraging things, he tripped and fell!
He was seething with anger and had nowhere to vent it, and Jing Zhe was adding fuel to the fire, which made him even more furious and his head spin.
He pointed at Jing Zhe and said one sentence when he felt a blur before his eyes, and then he lost consciousness.
The ministers nearby were taken aback, then shouted:
"Grand Tutor Bai... has fainted again!"
"..."
It seems that since Jing Zhe returned to Jingzhou, he hasn't attended court many times, but Bai Qingyuan has already fainted three times, and the court officials have become used to it.
"Grand Tutor Bai's tendency to get dizzy... is really strong!"
"Guards, carry Grand Tutor Bai to the imperial physician!"
"Alright, we took him to the imperial physician twice before, but it was no use!"
"Yes, why don't we carry Grand Tutor Bai home and let him lie down for a while?"
"..."
The ministers chimed in with their opinions, and before long, they had the palace guards carry Bai Qingyuan out of the palace.
Jing Zhe, on the other hand, was refreshed and in high spirits, and happily went to court.
...
Once inside the Golden Palace, the officials were all in position.
The court was well-attended today, and everyone looked quite relaxed, because today's court session was different from usual, as no major matters would be discussed.
After all, it's almost the end of the year, and tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve. Today's court session is mostly for summarizing and looking ahead, just like the company's annual meeting in his era.
Therefore, the atmosphere in the imperial court was much more harmonious than before.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
As Sui Shouren's familiar voice echoed throughout the Golden Palace, all the ministers inside stopped talking, stood upright, and looked towards the front of the hall with extraordinary piety.
Then, Emperor An, dressed in a gold-embroidered dragon robe, walked in.
"Long live the Emperor!"
The officials in the hall bowed and shouted in unison.
"My esteemed subjects, please rise!"
Andi waved his hand and said with a smile on his face, indicating that he was in a very good mood.
Emperor An glanced around and the first person he saw was Jing Zhe. Having not seen him for several days, Emperor An, like his ministers, had missed Jing Zhe. He was even happier to see him.
He then smiled and said, "President Jing has been taking Empress Yueyao on a tour of the newspaper office recently to learn about its operations. A few days ago, before Empress Yueyao left, she specifically told me that you had completed the task I assigned you exceptionally well. Therefore, I have decided that the previous punishment ends today, and President Jing can now attend court!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jing Zhe stepped forward, smiling broadly, and bowed in gratitude, but inwardly he couldn't help but think: Looks like my good days are coming to an end!
Emperor An nodded, indicating that he should dispense with the formalities, and looked at it again, unable to contain his curiosity.
Since tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve, according to custom, there will be no morning court session, allowing all ministers to rest for a day and spend Lunar New Year's Eve at home.
So today is the last morning court session before the New Year. Not a single minister asked for leave, and everyone was present except for Grand Tutor Bai Qingyuan.
"Hey, where's Grand Tutor Bai?"
"Your Majesty, Grand Tutor Bai just tripped and fell outside the main hall, then fainted, and was taken back by the palace guards."
"..."
Emperor An was taken aback, then glanced at Jing Zhe.
When he wasn't there, Bai Qingyuan was perfectly fine. But as soon as he arrived, Bai Qingyuan fainted again, saying it had nothing to do with him, but Emperor An didn't believe him.
However, he didn't ask any more questions and began the morning court session.
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