Chapter 103 Gambling
"Your Majesty, I would like to transport the donations from the Fu family back to the national treasury as soon as possible."
Li Shengzhou looked attentive and smiled like a flower.
The box seemed quite heavy to hold, and I guess it was filled with all the lists inside.
I don’t know how long it will take for the Royal Merchants’ warehouse and their account department to finish moving.
But he had to move someone else's warehouse, so he couldn't go empty-handed.
So, it takes time to make a plaque, but the imperial edict of commendation can be obtained immediately.
"Draft an edict."
As soon as Emperor Yongping gave the order, the drafting official picked up his pen, dipped it in ink and began to draft the order carefully.
When Lin Fu came back, he was just in time to help stamp the official seal.
"Lord Yu, Lord Du, Lord Su, please go to the study to discuss this matter."
After handing the imperial edict to Li Shengzhou, Emperor Yongping named a few people and left.
As usual, Lin Fu shouted "dismiss the court" and then trotted to catch up.
The officials looked bewildered.
They really couldn't understand this emperor anymore.
In the past, the morning court would not be adjourned until noon, unless they were half hungry.
Now, the court will be dismissed at the latest at the end of Chen hour, and today, he disappeared at only four quarters after Chen hour.
"Master Du, you have never been involved in the affairs of the court. Why are you speaking well of a mere merchant today?"
Matthew Li felt that he had gone to court today in vain.
What he strongly opposed was quickly circumvented by Du Hongdao and Li Shengzhou.
This makes it seem that what he just said in the court was redundant.
Moreover, Emperor Yongping was not as close to him as before.
Even his own son-in-law ignored him today.
I don’t know if he was overthinking it.
"There are many righteous people among merchants. Does Lord Ma think that he is more popular among the people than those merchants?"
Du Hongdao always kept a proper distance from court officials.
After all, he was in charge of finding trouble, and it would be difficult to take action if he got too close.
So, after saying this, he put his hands behind his back and ignored Matthew Li.
Yu Jinming glanced at Matthew calmly, feeling a wave of contempt in his heart.
Suo Sanhu and Suo Sihai have been in Yuzhou for quite some time, so they should have found some clues about Matthew Li's lair.
The Minister of Justice Su Pengxin had a solemn look on his face.
He was called to Yu's study, most likely to find a scapegoat for some criminal.
I am so sad to think that I can read the law well but cannot enforce it impartially.
Although everyone had their own thoughts, their pace did not slow down at all, and they soon arrived at Yu's study.
Emperor Yongping was sitting behind the table feeding Chu Qinshu. When he saw them coming, he showed no intention of stopping.
"I, your humble servant, pay my respects to His Majesty. Long live the Emperor."
The three of them saluted according to the rules.
Only when Emperor Yongping told them to stand up did they all stand up straight and wait silently.
Yu Jinming stared at Chu Qinshu in Emperor Yongping's arms with an aunt's smile on her face.
Du Hongdao glanced at Emperor Yongping, his face full of envy, jealousy... and hatred.
Only Su Pengxin was still immersed in the sorrow of not being able to enforce the law impartially, unable to extricate himself.
"Your Majesty is so lucky. He has more than a dozen grandsons and now a granddaughter. He really makes others envious.
This old minister is so pitiful. My granddaughter married into the Shouwang Mansion, but she has no children for many years. This old minister is really ashamed of the emperor's grace."
When Du Hongdao looked at Chu Qinshu, he wanted to give her to his granddaughter Du Yingyang.
What a cute child! Why isn’t he his?
The more he thought about it, the more he blamed Emperor Yongping.
Knowing that his own son was infertile, he still coaxed his granddaughter.
I didn't know what to do at first.
"Lord Du, don't feel guilty. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. As long as the Prince and his wife live in harmony and happiness, it doesn't matter whether they have children or not."
Emperor Yongping pretended not to understand Du Hongdao's words. He was just speaking sarcastically, as if he thought Du Hongdao couldn't speak.
Prince Shou has been weak since childhood, and all the nobles in the capital know it.
He didn't hide it on purpose.
“Ahh.”
[Is the Emperor talking about Uncle Sanhuang? Let Uncle Sanhuang come to find Shuer. Shuer will definitely give him many babies.]
When Chu Qinshu heard the word "Shou Wang", she pricked up her ears.
I haven't seen Shouwang for a few days, and her little suitcase will be full again if she fills up a few more pockets.
"Shu'er, are you saying that your uncle the Third Emperor will have a baby?"
Emperor Yongping had already fed all the milk in the bowl into Chu Qinshu's mouth.
When I heard her start to talk, I held her up and started to burp her while teasing her.
Doesn’t Du Hongdao mean that the King of Shou cannot have children?
He insisted that the King of Shou could give birth, which made him so angry that he died.
“Ahh.”
[Yes, Uncle Sanhuang can have as many babies as he wants.]
Chu Qinshu remembered that Master Jingkong said that her blessings would only be useful to those who truly loved her.
She had truly felt the love that Prince Shou and his wife had for her.
So, she thought she could bless them a few more times.
"Oh, Shu'er is right. The Emperor also thinks that your Third Uncle will definitely have many babies."
Emperor Yongping teased Chu Qinshu as if no one was around.
Du Hongdao was so angry that he almost laughed.
If he can give birth to a child by calling himself Shouwang one mouthful at a time, then let him give birth if you have the ability.
He never forgets to talk back at the child even when he is teasing him. He is really unreasonable.
“Ahh.”
[When Uncle Sanhuang has a baby, Shu'er will take him/her to climb trees and pick fruits. ]
"Lord Du, you see, my Anping already knows that Prince Shou and Princess Shou will have children, why don't you believe it?"
Du Hongdao served as a historian all his life, and he often confronted Emperor Yongping in the court.
Therefore, in Yu's study, Emperor Yongping would never miss a chance to anger him.
"Humph, the little princess is sensible, but Your Majesty, you cannot fool me with her unclear childish words."
Du Hongdao wanted to walk away, but he was a minister and could not compete with the emperor.
I have to bear it.
Su Pengxin finally came to his senses.
Emperor Yongping was seen looking at Du Hongdao with a smile on his face as he blew his beard and glared at him.
Are they arguing over the matter of Prince Shou again?
Prince Shou had been married for nine years, and Du Hongdao had been arguing with Emperor Yongping over the issue of heirs for at least five years.
As an old minister, Su Pengxin had persuaded the emperor to fight at least ten times and had long been accustomed to it.
"Perhaps the little princess is right. It is said that children's words are innocent and naturally the most trustworthy."
He still remembered that he came to Yu's study for important matters, so he naturally started to persuade him.
This will prevent the king and his minister from arguing later, which would delay things.
"You are the wise one, Lord Su. If Lord Du doesn't believe me, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
Chu Qinshu slept well today, and Emperor Yongping was happy.
What's more, Du Hongdao was really mad at him, which made him even happier.
So, let’s tease this old guy again.
It's just that the Du family has been a group of honest civil servants for generations and they don't have much wealth.
Otherwise, his treasury would be a little richer.
"Let's take the gamble. I'm not afraid."
Du Hongdao did not believe in evil. He had also heard what Su Pengxin said.
But the little princess is only a little over a month old, what childish words can she speak?
Isn’t it the case that the emperor can say whatever he wants?
It is an indisputable fact that the King of Shou is weak.
It's not like he made a bet with the emperor that the Prince of Shou, who hadn't given birth for nine years, would really give birth to a child.
"Okay, how about using the painting of Five Mountains and Flying Fairies in your house as a bet?"
The Du family did not have much wealth, but their collection of famous calligraphy and paintings was unmatched by Sheng Anguo.
Emperor Yongping had been eyeing this painting of "Five Mountains and Flying Fairies" for many years.
Moreover, according to the book, this painting still...
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