Chapter 366 The Emperor's Thoughts
Shen Qingtan frowned and said thoughtfully, "Did Yan Yi send a message to the Imperial Master?"
According to her observation, the imperial tutor kept to himself in Northern Qi and never had close contacts with court officials. It could even be said that they had never had any private contact.
Because the imperial teacher said that after he came out of the office, it would be his private time and he would no longer handle government affairs.
Only the Emperor of Northern Qi could summon him.
Now the Imperial Preceptor sent Yan Yi to the Prince of Guangling's Mansion... Could it be because she gave the Zhengdan Paper to Yan Yi a few days ago?
When Shen Qingtan thought of this, he heard Zhao Yi say, "He's probably here to give a thank you gift."
She was silent for a moment, took the robe from Zhao Yi's hand and put it on the bed, and went to the front hall to meet Yan Yi.
The maid guarding the door of the front hall saw Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi coming, and hurriedly bowed and respectfully opened the door curtain.
Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi walked in side by side, only to see Yan Yi standing stiffly in the middle of the hall, holding a rosewood box with carved bird and flower patterns in his arms.
As soon as Yan Yi saw the master of Guangling Palace arrive, he quickly bowed.
"Two days ago, I bought some Zhengdan paper from the shop to write couplets for the Imperial Preceptor. It was the Princess who gave me the Zhengdan paper so that I could report to the Imperial Preceptor."
Yan Yi held the red sandalwood box in both hands and handed it to Shen Qingtan with a respectful look: "I have always remembered the princess's kindness and have always wanted to find an opportunity to repay you. It just so happens that the imperial teacher wrote couplets today, so I specially asked the imperial teacher for a few couplets to send to you."
"It's just a small favor. You don't have to worry about it." Shen Qingtan glanced at the wooden box in front of him. Not only was the wood very valuable, but the carving was also very exquisite. The flowers, birds, and plants were carved to lifelike detail. "I will accept the couplets you sent. This wooden box is too valuable. You can take it back."
When Yan Yi heard Shen Qingtan deliberately point out that the wooden box was very valuable, he immediately understood what she was thinking.
As a servant, he definitely could not take out the box made of rosewood.
I'm afraid Shen Qingtan suspected that it was the Imperial Teacher who instructed him to deliver the gift.
"Princess, the Imperial Tutor is in a good mood this year. He cut up all the red paper he bought and wrote couplets. Apart from the couplets needed for the palace, all the extra ones are placed in this box."
Yan Yi explained, "The Imperial Master places great emphasis on quality of life. Everything from food, clothing, housing, and transportation is meticulously crafted. Even his calligraphy is kept in an exquisite box."
"When the Imperial Master heard that I had asked for the couplets he had written as a gift, he gave the box to me."
Yan Yi said awkwardly, "I am merely offering this as a token of my gratitude. I hope your Highness will forgive me."
In fact, he saw that there were some couplets left, and remembered that Shen Qingtan liked gold-sprinkled red paper, so he specially asked the imperial teacher for the couplets and explained his intention.
The Imperial Master did not respond to him.
Based on his understanding of the imperial teacher, he most likely acquiesced.
He didn't think much about it, and took the box away under the nose of the imperial teacher and went to the Guangling Palace to deliver the couplets.
Didn't realize anything was wrong.
After all, this kind of precious wooden box is very common in the Imperial Master's Mansion.
Shen Qingtan thought more deeply.
She gave the Zhengdan paper to Yan Yi, and Yan Yi was working for the Imperial Master, which was equivalent to the Imperial Master accepting a favor from her.
When the imperial teacher learned that Yan Yi wanted to give her the couplets, he gave the wooden box and the couplets to Yan Yi, probably to repay the favor.
"The calligraphy of the Imperial Master, ordinary people may not have the opportunity to see it, let alone obtain it."
Shen Qingtan complimented the Imperial Master and accepted the wooden box. "It just so happens that the palace hasn't prepared the couplets yet. Your couplets are sent at the perfect time."
When Yan Yi saw that Shen Qingtan accepted it and said that he would keep it in the mansion, he breathed a sigh of relief and said goodbye to Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi.
Shen Qingtan assigned Jiang Chao to send Yan Yi away.
It was not until Jiang Chao and Yan Yi disappeared in the front hall that Shen Qingtan withdrew his gaze and looked at the box in his hand.
In a moment, she opened the box, and inside was a stack of couplets neatly arranged, roughly estimated to be several pieces.
Shen Qingtan took out a couplet and saw that the words written on it were vigorous, majestic and magnificent.
Just by looking at this piece of calligraphy, she felt that the imperial teacher was a man of great vision.
Shen Qingtan turned his head to look at Zhao Yi beside him, and saw that his eyes fell on the couplet, as if he was admiring the calligraphy of the imperial teacher.
"Second Master." Shen Qingtan called softly, "The Imperial Master never gives away his calligraphy, but now he has given us a few couplets. What is his intention?"
Everyone knew that the Emperor of Northern Qi relied heavily on the Imperial Preceptor, and that anyone who could gain the Imperial Preceptor's favor would surely be promoted to a high official and receive generous salary in the future.
Even the prince of Northern Qi wanted to win over the imperial tutor to increase his bargaining chips.
Unfortunately, the imperial teacher refused to listen.
It is hard not to think too much when they are given couplets for the first time.
Zhao Yi smiled calmly: "No matter what the Imperial Master's intentions are, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages for us."
Given the status of the imperial tutor in Northern Qi, those who were secretly plotting against them would not dare to act rashly again.
Shen Qingtan felt a little relieved.
At this time, Jiang Mu came in from outside and handed a letter to Zhao Yi: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from your fiefdom."
Zhao Yi opened the letter, took out the letter paper inside, and lightly skimmed the end, which was stamped with the private seal of the Yuncheng prefect.
The prefect of Yuncheng came to report the good news that the people had returned to their peaceful lives before the plague, and the scene was prosperous.
Then ask him for advice on government affairs after the new year.
Shen Qingtan glanced at the letter. She had heard Zhao Yi mention this prefect, who had a good reputation and cared about the people.
If it weren't for the cooperation of this prefect, Zhao Yi's control of the plague would probably not be so smooth, and there would be many more twists and turns.
Now that Zhao Yi has successfully controlled the plague, Yuncheng and Panshi City have been divided into his fiefdoms, and the prefect now obeys Zhao Yi's orders.
She did not disturb Zhao Yi from handling official business. She carried the wooden box and took Liu Yue back to the backyard first.
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On the second day of the morning court session, all civil and military officials requested the Emperor of Northern Qi to confirm the vacancy vacated by the Lin family before the New Year so that the appointed officials could take up their posts after the New Year.
There are two days left until New Year's Day, and there is one day off on New Year's Eve, which means that the candidate must be decided within one day.
The Emperor of Northern Qi looked at the candidates recommended by his ministers, his forehead veins throbbing. He suppressed his anger and sent someone to invite the imperial teacher to discuss the matter.
As soon as the Imperial Preceptor entered the palace, the Northern Qi Emperor vented, "The Lin family has only just fallen, and this bunch of ministers are already eager to fill the vacant position."
All the people in Sai are from the party of King Xian and King Qi.
This is why the Emperor of Northern Qi was so angry.
He said angrily, "They have forgotten who is the ruler and who is the subject. They all want to be my master!"
"Your Majesty is a rare wise ruler. Only then can civil and military officials speak freely during the morning court session." The Imperial Tutor handed a cup of tea to the Northern Qi Emperor. "The Lin family holds important positions, and some positions are so vacant that they cannot be replaced without someone else. It's no wonder the ministers are so anxious."
After the imperial teacher's reminder, the Emperor of Northern Qi thought carefully about the Lin family's position and broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't help but feel fortunate that the Lin family was not yet a powerful one.
If another five or ten years pass, I'm afraid he will find it difficult to shake the Lin family.
Even if you want to deal with it, there will be many concerns.
The Emperor of Northern Qi became even more determined and was determined not to appoint anyone from the Xian King or the Qi King to fill the vacancy vacated by the Lin family.
Especially the positions of Shao Zhanshi and Zuo Qiandu Yushi.
"I do have a few candidates, but I don't know who to choose for the position of Junior Secretary. I specially invite you to come and give me some advice." The Emperor of Northern Qi handed the list he had drawn up to the imperial teacher.
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