On the other side was a rocking chair of the same style, and the person sitting on it was naturally Empress Zhang.
In fact, Zhu Youxiao was a little embarrassed at this time.
Because Empress Zhang was looking at him with her beautiful eyes, and her expression was quite resentful.
Zhu Youxiao, who had just tricked Zhang Guoji, felt a little guilty.
"Your Majesty, why don't you let my father quit his job at the Imperial Household Department?" Empress Zhang looked at Zhu Youxiao and said quietly.
Empress Zhang was very worried, and her father had already come to the West Garden during the day.
The Ruyi beans sold by the Imperial Household Department were very popular, and indeed, many people bought them.
Although the price is high, many people think it's worth it. After all, it's seeds, and they're high-yielding. Next year, when they're planted, they're sure to yield a good harvest. And when that happens, they'll definitely fetch a good price.
Moreover, seeds can be planted from generation to generation, so even if they are a little expensive, it is not a loss and many people still buy them.
But just because these people paid for it doesn't mean they don't complain about the high price.
My father has been reluctant to go out these past two days and came straight to Xiyuan to complain to me.
Empress Zhang also understood one thing: her father had been tricked again.
After being in the palace for such a long time, she has seen and understood everything clearly.
The reason why my father was appointed in this way was not because His Majesty valued him so much, but because he wanted to use his status as the emperor's father-in-law to make him a target.
Just as her father had said to her before, his reputation seemed to be getting worse and worse. Empress Zhang had been a little hesitant at first, but now she was finally certain. With His Majesty behind the scenes, it would be impossible for her father's reputation to improve.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Empress Zhang and said helplessly, "But I don't have anyone suitable."
After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang remained silent.
After a moment's silence, she slowly said, "Then let my father do it. He is now a minister of the Ming Dynasty and my father. There are things they should bear. I just hope that one day in the future, His Majesty will remember their merits and spare their lives."
As she spoke, Empress Zhang stood up, knelt directly in front of Zhu Youxiao, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I beg you."
After seeing this scene, Zhu Youxiao stood up immediately, gently reached out to support Empress Zhang, and held her in his arms.
He said softly, "Don't worry, Baozhu, I won't do anything like that. They will all be fine."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao also understood Empress Zhang's worries. She was worried that she would eventually abandon her father in order to appease the anger of her ministers.
That's why she said that, meaning that it was the right thing to do, and there was nothing wrong with taking the blame for the emperor, but she hoped that her father's life could be spared.
Empress Zhang put her arm around Zhu Youxiao's waist, leaning against his increasingly broad chest, and said softly, "Your Majesty has promised me, and I will remember it."
The coquettish tone made Zhu Youxiao's protective desire burst. He reached out and pulled Empress Zhang inside, saying softly: "Okay, remember this, now let's do something important."
After seeing this scene, Chen Hong, who was standing aside, stretched out his hand to drive away the eunuchs and palace maids.
He knew that His Majesty did not like to have anyone serving him, so after quietly closing the door, he stood outside and waited quietly in case there was anything that called him inside.
The next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up very early.
After a long night of tossing and turning yesterday, he should have slept until noon today. But he couldn't because he had something to do today and had to attend the morning court.
Things have fermented to the point where they need to be resolved eventually.
Chen Hong had been serving outside all night and looked a little tired, so today he was not the one following Zhu Youxiao, but Wei Zhongxian.
With Wei Zhongxian's service, Zhu Youxiao had breakfast and finished washing up.
After everything was ready, they headed forward.
By the time Zhu Youxiao arrived here, the ministers had already prepared and were waiting quietly in the hall.
This was not a grand court meeting, so only the six ministries of the cabinet, the Censorate, the Dali Temple and the Tongzhengsi came. Other officials were not present, but this was enough.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
When Zhu Youxiao heard Wei Zhongxian shouting in front that the emperor had arrived, he turned around and walked out.
Sitting on the dragon throne, after the ministers paid their respects, Zhu Youxiao slowly raised his hand and said, "My dear ministers, please stand up."
After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao slowly said, "This morning at court, I have something to discuss with you, my dear ministers."
After hearing this, the ministers were all stunned.
His Majesty rarely attended morning court, and the impeachment petition had always been there, but His Majesty hadn't paid much attention. When he attended the morning court today, he knew something was amiss, but he hadn't expected His Majesty to act this way.
In fact, both Zhu Youxiao and the ministers were clear about one thing, that is, the Ming Dynasty's early court was somewhat in name only.
Some things are not suitable to be discussed at the morning court, and some things are too big to be discussed at the morning court, so they are basically sent to the palace in the form of memorials.
If important ministers of the six ministries and the cabinet have matters to discuss, they will come to the palace to see His Majesty.
The morning court session seemed a bit useless, of course, that was the rule of our ancestors, so it has never been abolished. To use a later saying, "small matters are handled by big meetings, big matters by small meetings", which basically fits the current situation of the Ming Dynasty.
But judging from the situation today, His Majesty seems to be about to say something big.
Glancing over all the ministers, Zhu Youxiao continued, "A few days ago, Luoyang County Magistrate Chen Qiyu submitted a memorial and also a secret petition through the Ministry of Public Administration. He impeached Henan Prefect Liao Zhong and Luoyang's Prince Fu for colluding with each other, oppressing the local people, and encroaching on the people's land."
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