So Li Qing naturally hugged her and fell asleep.
The next day, Jiang Qian was still in a deep sleep. She was really exhausted.
As for Li Qing, he was naturally awakened by Wang Youzhi as soon as the hour of Mao arrived. He then washed up, had his meal, and then began the morning court.
The sun rises, and the Emperor holds his early court.
"Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty!"
In the Wanshou Hall, Li Qinghu sat on the imperial chair like he was lying down, with more than a hundred court officials kneeling below him.
"My dear ministers, please stand."
Li Qing's expression was calm. After saying these words so many times, they became natural.
"If you have something to report, report it early. If you don't, leave the court!"
Wang Youzhi naturally shouted immediately.
"Your Majesty, in three days it will be your thirty-third birthday. However, the country is currently in turmoil and the treasury is strained. I implore Your Majesty not to hold a grand celebration, lest the people of Chaoge complain."
Suddenly, Bigan stepped out, holding a long sceptre, and bowed and shouted to Li Qing.
"oh?"
Li Qing was stunned when he heard this. He didn't remember his birthday, but now that Bigan reminded him, he remembered it. Yes, in three days, it would be his 33rd birthday.
The Emperor's birthday should have been a grand event celebrated by the whole nation, but now the Shang Dynasty was facing internal and external troubles and the treasury was empty. The Right Minister Bi Gan had no choice but to persuade the Emperor not to hold a grand celebration.
"Hahaha, uncle, you're right. I'm just celebrating my birthday. A bowl of longevity noodles is enough. There's no need to make a big fuss and waste the national treasury. Hmm, how about this? Three days later, I'll formally marry Shiji and Xueling as my concubines, and celebrate my birthday at the same time. This would kill two birds with one stone. What do you think, uncle?"
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