Wu Zetian's reason was that even according to the rules of your Yuzhou faction, Li Xian should be engaged at this age. After that, Miss Fang would have reason to come to the palace to walk around, so that everyone could get to know her better and she could also learn about the various rules.
Li Xian was not very resistant to the engagement and agreed readily.
Daan Palace, outside the Taoist temple.
Wang Zheng personally put the four large springs on the sleeves of the frame, and then he and Li Cheng lifted a wooden chair, aligned the four wooden pillars with the springs, and then stuck them into the sleeves of the frame.
Afterwards, Wang Zheng patted the wooden chair, sat on it, and moved a few times. He found that it only felt a slight sinking. He nodded with satisfaction and said to Li Cheng, "Come on, push me around for a while and see how it feels."
The Da'an Palace has a stone pavement road, so walking on it is not a problem, but driving on it is a bit bumpy. However, after installing four shock-absorbing springs, it immediately felt much better.
"Okay, stop now. Do you feel uncomfortable pushing?"
The second thank you came from Fang Yu. Li Zhi shook his head and said with a smile, "Thank your master. This is the reward he asked for you."
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Well, she's quite a clever girl.
Shangguan Yi and others were naturally happy to see this happen, but Wu Zetian only saw it as a test.
After the greetings, Li Zhi looked at the wheelchair that Li Cheng was pushing and said with a smile, "Is this specially prepared for me, Chief Steward?"
"Haha, your majesty is wise, how about giving it a try?"
Although Wang Zheng did not say anything explicitly, the wooden staff in his hand tacitly represented the authority of the Yuzhou faction. If he gave it to Fang Yu, it would be equivalent to giving it to Li Xian. As one of Wang Zheng's disciples, Li Xian would naturally get the full support of the Yuzhou faction if he got the wooden staff.
With the help of Li Xian and Li Cheng, Li Zhi sat on the wheelchair, and Li Xian pushed him around personally.
After putting the thick cotton pad on, Wang Zheng tried it again and found that it was good enough, so he asked Li Cheng to push the wheelchair with him to go to the Daming Palace.
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Haha, the chief steward is really good at taking shortcuts. Calling it a chair car is indeed a good way to say it."
After Li Cheng thanked him, he sat down straight, while Wang Zheng was much more casual.
After Fang Yu expressed his gratitude, he quickly served tea to Wang Zheng and also poured a cup for Li Cheng.
"Hello, sir."
When the wooden stick was mentioned, Li Cheng's face changed slightly, Li Zhi smiled, Li Xian had a hint of desire in his eyes, Fang Yu didn't understand, "Fang Yu naturally doesn't mind, no no no, that's not right, Fang Yu can't have the master's wooden stick."
Wu Zetian joked, "How can the chief steward say that he has nothing? I think the wooden stick in your hand is very good, and I'm sure Yu'er won't dislike it."
Wang Zheng drank it all in one gulp.
After that, Wang Zheng made another wooden stick.
"Brother-in-law."
It was still the same small flower garden, but Wu Zetian was there today, with Li Xian and a woman sitting next to them. Li Dan was walking a tiger, Taiping was sitting happily on the tiger's back, and the little guy Li Hong was sleeping soundly in Wu Zetian's arms.
"As long as your majesty likes it, how about I ask for a reward?"
The roads in Yuzhou are slippery, and Wang Zheng was not used to it when he first arrived in Yuzhou, so he always walked with a bamboo stick. When making a rocking chair, Wang Zheng specially steamed a bamboo stick and then coated it with tung oil. It has been used for many years without breaking.
Hearing Wang Zheng's refusal, a trace of disappointment flashed in Li Xian's eyes, but Wu Zetian remained silent.
When Wang Zheng was in Qinghai, the Yuzhou faction failed to enter the court, so they fled to the four border areas. Wang Zheng sent Wu Yi back to take charge of this matter, but was afraid that Wu Yi could not convince the people, so he gave him the bamboo stick.
Li Zhi was stunned again, then smiled and said, "This is rare. The chief steward doesn't ask for much. Just tell me what you need."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, are all well, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"I don't really need anything, but Yu'er just called me sir, so I should show some appreciation. But I don't have anything, so Your Majesty, please help me get something good."
Fang Yu, Wang Zheng looked at this strange woman. This should be Li Xian's fiancée. The date is still a few days away, and this is the first time Wang Zheng has met her. However, since she calls Li Cheng the emperor's brother-in-law, it seems that Li Zhi and Wu Zetian have recognized her.
"That's thoughtful of you, Chief Steward. This chair is really convenient. Does it have a name?"
"It didn't exist originally, but it became available once your Majesty opened his mouth."
Wang Zheng spread his hands and said helplessly: "I really have nothing, but I still have something in my mind. I will give them some secrets when the time comes."
"Fang Yu has met the sir and has met the emperor's brother-in-law."
Facing Wang Zheng's invitation, Li Zhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then let's give it a try. I'm sure the things the steward brought are not bad."
"Greetings to the Emperor, the Queen Mother, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Prince is well, and the Princess is well."
"Thank you, Father."
Li Zhi smiled and said, "It's just a small reward. Since the steward has asked, I will give you a bigger reward. It's not worth the trouble. Steward, please sit down and talk with Cheng'er."
Wang Zheng smiled and said, "We'll have to wait and see about the wooden stick. Your Majesty, please help me pay for this reward first."
“Very stable.”
"Thank you, Father."
Wang Zheng smiled and said, "Bring the cotton pad over and lay it on. This should be enough. If Your Majesty is not satisfied, you can ask the craftsman to make another one. We just need to do our best."
"Thank you, sir."
Wu Zetian laughed and said, "You just fooled around with the gentleman's gift, but when it comes to the engagement ceremony of the two little ones, you have to prepare something good. Don't use the excuse of not having anything to give up."
Li Zhi said with interest: "Then you have to give me some better secret methods. After all, the expenses of the Eastern Palace are quite high. The more secret methods are valuable, Yu'er will be able to relax more in the future."
As the saying goes, every family has its own plan. Everyone needs money. There are so many officials, eunuchs, and maids in the East Palace who need to be supported. It is indeed much easier to manage with more money. If you give them some rewards from time to time, others will work harder, right? It is not so easy to spend the money and grain allocated by the imperial court alone.
Wang Zheng nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. It's just the expenses of the Eastern Palace. My secret method can still cover it."
"Haha, I do believe this. After all, the steward is now the new generation of the God of Wealth, and some people have already set up a tablet for him."
"It's just that ordinary people are seeking peace of mind. It's better to ask for help from others than from God, and it's better to ask for help from oneself than from others."