Seeing her father's happy expression, Empress Zhang felt a little helpless, and the good mood she had just built up almost disappeared at this moment.
She didn't say anything else to her father and sent him away.
Zhang Guoji didn't care about these things. He was so happy now.
Turning her head to glance at the maidservant beside her, Empress Zhang asked, "Where is His Majesty?"
"Your Majesty, His Majesty is sunbathing by the lake," the maid said hurriedly.
Empress Zhang was not surprised either. She nodded and said, "Then let's go and take a look."
The longer they lived together, the more Empress Zhang understood Zhu Youxiao.
She felt that her Majesty had many sides. On the one hand, he was a wise emperor, but on the other hand, he was like a hermit. He did not like wine or beautiful women, but instead liked to indulge in the mountains and rivers.
If he were not an emperor, he would probably travel all over the rivers and lakes. When he was tired, he would build a house in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers, and then live a peaceful life there.
When Empress Zhang came to Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youxiao was already sitting by the lake in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Empress Zhang also understood this. Her Majesty liked to daydream, and she didn't know why. But fortunately, he wouldn't get angry if she disturbed him at this time, otherwise it would be very troublesome.
Empress Zhang walked over with a smile and gently sat down next to Zhu Youxiao.
Turning his head to glance at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, "Are you here?" I just heard from the people below that the father-in-law of the emperor is coming today. I originally thought you would spend more time with him, but I didn't expect you to come to my side so soon.
Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang smiled bitterly and said, "My father did not come to the palace to chat with me."
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao reached out and took Empress Zhang's hand, smiling and asking, "Then something must have happened. Seeing Baozhu like this, it must be quite difficult. Don't worry, just tell me if there is anything. You and I are husband and wife, so there is no need to worry so much."
"I don't know what kind of blessing I have accumulated in my previous life to have the honor of marrying Your Majesty in this life." Empress Zhang was very moved and leaned against Zhu Youxiao.
He gently put his arm around Empress Zhang's waist and brought her into his arms. Zhu Youxiao then smiled and said, "You said this in your last life."
Empress Zhang was naturally very intelligent. She immediately understood what Her Majesty meant and was even more moved.
With tears in her eyes, she said softly, "I wish to be with Your Majesty for all eternity."
Neither of them spoke anymore. They just hugged each other quietly and looked at the water not far away.
After a while, Zhu Youxiao pulled his arm free and said, "I can't do it anymore. It's numb."
Seeing Zhu Youxiao winking at her, Empress Zhang immediately smiled and her mood improved a lot.
At this moment, all the melancholy seemed to have left her.
Reaching out to gently rub Zhu Youxiao's arm, Empress Zhang said coquettishly, "Then your Majesty, why didn't you say so earlier?"
Zhu Youxiao did not respond to this, but reached out and gently pinched Empress Zhang's nose, smiling and said, "Are you feeling better now? Then tell me what exactly happened when the father-in-law came to the palace."
Seeing that Zhu Youxiao was so considerate to her, Empress Zhang felt relieved and told Zhu Youxiao everything that Zhang Guoji had said to her.
Of course, Empress Zhang still did not mention the fact that her father wanted to win over the hearts of the people. After all, this was too sensitive.
Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao gently patted her hand and said gently, "I thought it was something else, but this is it. It's not a big deal. The Imperial Household Department is doing this for my own good."
"The annual expenses of the imperial palace are very high. The ministers in the court ask for money from my inner treasury every year, as if I have endless money. With the help of the Imperial Household Department, the palace's expenses will be reduced and we can even make some money."
"Don't be fooled by the fact that they keep saying that a gentleman doesn't care about profit. But things in this world are so complicated, and without money, nothing can be accomplished."
"If the people have no money, they can't eat. If the soldiers have no money, they can't fight. If I, the emperor, have no money, I won't have money to repair bridges and roads, nor will I have money to provide relief to disaster victims. Then the world will be in chaos."
“So money is something you absolutely cannot do without.”
Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Youxiao with a little pity, and said softly, "Why not cut down on the expenses in the palace? If you spend less, you will have more money, and Your Majesty can do more things."
Glancing at Empress Zhang, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "If only things in this world were that easy. Okay, don't worry about it. I'll find a way. As for the Imperial Household Department, I'll send someone to deliver an order right away. Just follow Xu Guangqi's instructions! Starting with Shuntian Prefecture, let Xu Guangqi handle things properly. This won't let the emperor down."
After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Empress Zhang was still a little hesitant. She spoke cautiously, "Is there anything wrong with doing this? Your Majesty's important work must not be delayed because of me."
"Don't worry about that!" Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, "There will definitely be no such thing. Do you think I am the kind of person who ruins the country because of lust?"
"Your Majesty!" Queen Zhang said coquettishly with some dissatisfaction.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Empress Zhang, a smile appeared on his face, and he waved to Chen Hong who was not far away.
When Chen Hong came to his side, Zhu Youxiao said, "Let's mark Xu Guangqi's paper in red."
Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Chen Hong quickly bowed and said, "I'll do it right away."
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