Chapter 294 Envoy
Song Zhimian unintentionally taught Princess Shou Kang and Princess Yongxin how to play mahjong.
Who would have thought that the two of them would learn so quickly and so well?
The two not only led their own palace servants and eunuchs in the fight, but also brought along other people around them.
Putting everything else aside, Princess Yongxin, along with the old lady of the Han State Duke's mansion, the Han State Duke's wife, and all the aunts, sisters, and sisters-in-law, play mahjong every day.
The Korean matriarch is particularly fond of playing mahjong, and she wins a lot of it.
But every time the old lady of the Korean family won money, she would give the money she won from her daughters-in-law to the servants.
This made the servants of the Korean government very happy.
Every time I see the old lady of the Korean family inviting the ladies to play mahjong, the servants are so happy to serve them.
Behind the Lady of the Korean Duke were a large group of maids and servants, all trying their best to help her win...
...
Ye Yunshu, who was resting inside the hall, had already woken up.
"Where did Lan Qian and Mu Xiao go? Why are they in such a hurry?" Ye Yunshu asked with a smile.
"They've gone to play mahjong!" Song Zhimian said softly.
Ye Yunshu was taken aback at first, then chuckled and shook her head.
She was initially curious about mahjong and even played with Song Zhimian, Zheng Wanwan, and Lan Qian for a while...
After figuring out the rules, I immediately lost interest.
It's not difficult at all; it's far easier than looking at an account book.
"Let them fight if they want! Consort Wu... it's boring for her to stay in the palace alone."
Have the Imperial Household Department make two more sets of mahjong tiles and send them over, and also send over two thousand taels of silver.
She felt embarrassed to win money from the younger generation, so she didn't want to add too much herself. "Ye Yunshu said with a smile.
Song Zhimian quickly agreed.
...
As Ye Yunshu's belly grew bigger, Song Zhimian had even more things to do.
Later, as the number of memorials submitted by the court officials increased, Song Zhimian directly invited Aunt Cui to come and take care of Ye Yunshu's daily meals.
What she did most every day was to organize the documents for Ye Yunshu to see.
As Song Zhimian organized more documents, she gradually gained a better understanding of court affairs.
Actually... governing the court isn't that difficult. Just deal with whatever comes your way. Each department has its own responsibilities, and each person is responsible for their own affairs.
If someone's problem can't be resolved, talk to the person in that department. If they still can't handle it, then they should quit and be replaced...
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Zheng Wanwan fed fruit to Ye Yunshu, who was leaning against the chaise lounge, while Song Zhimian sat on the other side reading today's memorials to Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu is getting lazier and lazier; she doesn't want to move at all.
Now she often thinks about whether her mother was just as tired when she was pregnant with her and the Prince Xian. She was already so tired with only one baby in her belly, while her mother was pregnant with twins!
During that period, my mother actually reviewed the account books every day, meticulously organizing the accounts for the floods in Jiangnan without a single oversight...
"I am still not as good as the Empress Dowager!" Ye Yunshu sighed.
Song Zhimian dared not speak.
She dared not comment on the late empress casually.
"Your Majesty..." Zheng Wanwan wanted to praise Ye Yunshu.
"Your Majesty, Prince Qi has sent someone back to the capital, and they are waiting outside the Fengtian Palace!" a eunuch suddenly said.
Ye Yunshu and Song Zhimian were both stunned.
Why would Xiao Huaijin send someone back to the capital at this time? Could it be something very serious?
Ye Yunshu suddenly stood up, startling Zheng Wanwan and Song Zhimian, who quickly went to help her.
"Is something important? Hurry up and help me change my clothes!" Ye Yunshu thought that something terrible had happened in the southwest again.
The eunuch quickly knelt down.
"The messenger said it wasn't anything important; it was just that a small tribe in the southwest had established an independent kingdom and wanted to pay homage to Dayu. The envoy was already on his way."
"His Highness Prince Qi sent someone to inform His Majesty in advance, so that the capital is not caught unprepared!" the eunuch hurriedly said.
Ye Yunshu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
So it turns out they're from a small, foreign country that came to pay tribute!
"This matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites and the Court of Colonial Affairs. Just send him to the Ministry of Rites and the Court of Colonial Affairs. Why does he have to see me?" Ye Yunshu sat down again.
"That's what I said too, but that person is His Highness Prince Qi's confidant, and he also brought a letter."
It is said that His Highness Prince Qi gave some other instructions, and these matters... must be discussed with His Majesty or Lady Song.
"His Majesty is ill; it's the same to give the letter to Lady Song," the eunuch said.
Ye Yunshu nodded, signaling Song Zhimian to go and see what was going on.
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Song Zhimian quickly arrived at the entrance of Fengtian Palace and saw a person kneeling on one knee at the entrance from afar.
“General Lan!” Song Zhimian recognized him at a glance as one of Xiao Huaijin’s lucky generals.
General Lan breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that it was Song Zhimin, and quickly clasped his hands in a salute.
"Shanggong Song! Her Majesty, she..." General Lan looked at Song Zhimian cautiously.
"His Majesty is reviewing memorials. He has been unwell lately and has not been handling state affairs in the Fengtian Palace."
General Lan, is there something important to discuss? If it's urgent, I'll take you to see His Majesty right away.
If it's not too urgent, you can tell me, and I will definitely report it to His Majesty truthfully." Song Zhimin's eyes were clear.
General Lan quickly waved his hand.
His Highness Prince Qi originally wanted him to come directly to see Lady Song, but to see Lady Song, he could not bypass His Majesty.
Now it's great, we can meet Lady Song directly.
"It's not a big deal, but His Highness Prince Qi said that we still need to talk to Lady Song about it."
As for His Majesty, let Lady Song choose a suitable opportunity to speak to him.
"And as for the southwest, Your Highness will certainly guard it well, Your Majesty, please rest assured," General Lan said softly.
Song Zhimian nodded and continued to look at General Lan.
General Lan then took out a letter sealed with sealing wax from his pocket.
"This is a letter from His Highness to Lady Song, saying that you must read it and it would be best to write a reply after you have read it."
"I've been in the capital these past two days, waiting for the Kachin envoys to have met His Majesty and return home before I escort them back," General Lan said softly.
Song Zhimin nodded and opened the letter in front of General Lan...
After reading the letter, Song Zhimian thought for a moment before speaking.
"General Lan, I will reply to you in a couple of days. I need to tell His Majesty about the contents of the letter first."
When it comes to foreign lands, one inevitably has to go through the Court of Colonial Affairs and the Ministry of Rites.
General Lan immediately clasped his hands in response.
"By the way, where is that Kachin envoy?" Song Zhimian asked.
“It’s less than a hundred miles from the capital, and we should arrive in two days at most!” General Lan said immediately.
Song Zhimian...
These people are really in a hurry! They're almost in the capital!
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