Chen Qihe was very disappointed, but he didn't know that Cui Chengxiu had given up on him.
Chen Qihe respectfully sent Cui Chengxiu out.
After leaving the Shuntian Prefecture government office, Cui Chengxiu turned around and went home.
He would send someone to deliver the message to Ruan Dacheng later. Now that everything was ready, they could start there.
At the same time, in the Imperial Palace,
Zhu Youjiao was taking a walk with Empress Zhang.
Since Zhu Youxiao returned to the capital, this has become his daily routine. He would basically walk with Empress Zhang every day. Even when he was busy, he would take some time out every other day to walk with Empress Zhang.
The people in the palace were already used to this sort of thing. His Majesty's favor towards the Empress was practically all-encompassing. Not only did he provide her with the best food, clothing, and daily necessities, he also spent the most time with her.
Everyone was used to it and could only praise the emperor and empress for their good relationship.
Empress Zhang was naturally all smiles. Life in the palace was much better than she had imagined.
With someone who doted on her, her status in the palace was naturally guaranteed, and Empress Zhang had nothing to worry about.
What's more, we already have a child, and it would be even more perfect if we could give birth to a son.
Walking forward along the stone path and through the pavilion, Empress Zhang said, "Your Majesty, I will go back on my own."
"What do you mean? Let me take you back." Zhu Youxiao said.
"You still have things to do," Empress Zhang also said with a smile, "Eunuch Chen has been here for a while, but he just has something to report. He hasn't come for a long time and has been waiting over there. I have been a little too much. Your Majesty should go back to work. There is nothing wrong with me."
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao looked back at Chen Hong not far away and sighed helplessly.
He gently tapped Empress Zhang's nose and said, "Why bother with this? I don't care about this."
"Your Majesty doesn't care, but I cannot help but care." Empress Zhang said with a smile. At the same time, she reached out and gently pushed Zhu Youxiao and said, "Your Majesty, please go quickly."
"Okay." Zhu Youxiao nodded and instructed the people around Empress Zhang, "Serve the Empress well."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone agreed quickly.
The people around Empress Zhang naturally did not dare to neglect them. These people could be said to be Empress Zhang’s confidants and had high status in the palace. The more stable the Empress’s status, the higher the status of these people.
Once the queen gives birth to a son, these people will be promoted to high positions. They can quickly become the prince's companions, and the palace maids can become the prince's nannies.
Naturally, no one could match such a status, so they naturally cared more about Empress Zhang.
After watching Empress Zhang leave, Zhu Youxiao came to Chen Hong's side, glared at him and said, "What's the big deal that requires you to come here now? You have no sense at all."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong." Chen Hong said quickly.
Chen Hong knew what the emperor was thinking. The emperor didn't care much about general things, so saying this was just taking his anger out on him.
If I didn't come to report something, I'm afraid my fate would be even worse. It's not just a simple blame from the emperor.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong and said, "We still can't delay the important matter. Okay, tell me, what's the matter?"
"This is the news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard." Chen Hong said quickly.
"Has Cui Chengxiu taken action?" Zhu Youxiao asked.
"Yes, they have already started." Chen Hong bowed and replied, "Wei Dazhong has just been arrested by Shuntian Prefecture on suspicion of theft. He has been taken to the prison, and Lord Cui has already left Shuntian Prefecture."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Just let them keep an eye on it. Recently, you can also ask them to inquire about the direction of the city to see if anyone wants to take advantage of this incident to cause trouble."
"If officials or scholars want to oppose this policy, they will definitely collude with each other. Have your subordinates keep an eye on them. If you discover anyone colluding with each other, report it immediately."
Zhu Youxiao never relaxed his surveillance of these people.
Since he ascended the throne, Zhu Youxiao has never relaxed his efforts, whether it is hiring people to do propaganda for him, trying to control the direction of public opinion, or monitoring these people.
It is a long process to plant one's own nails among scholars.
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