Extra: Two or three things about the Empress [Part 1]
Ling Qingyan gradually adapted to the life of an empress.
She has much more free time than Ling Zhuoan. She only attends the morning court when she wants to. Most of the time, it is Ling Zhuoan who gets up early.
Not only Ling Qingyan adapted to it, but all the civil and military officials also adapted to it.
They understood that although His Majesty rarely attended court, he held the main say, and the Prince of Chen had no time to refute the Empress.
There are upright and honest ministers in the court.
But loyal ministers were a minority after all, and many of them tried to please the emperor in various ways to gain some power and status.
At the beginning, when the emperor and the emperor were co-ruling, most of them tried to please Ling Zhuoan, but later those cunning court officials reacted.
Although Your Majesty rarely appears, he is at the pinnacle of power.
Therefore, some people tried to take shortcuts to please Ling Qingyan.
That day, Ling Qingyan and Chen Mansheng were talking in the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, ten states have already expanded their schools according to the law and are accepting girls as required," Chen Mansheng reported. "The remaining ones are under construction, but they are not yet completed."
Ling Qingyan opened the memorials one by one and read the arguments. Each one had its own reasons, and each one sounded very reasonable. The young girl laughed and said sarcastically, "Remove one of them. They can't be the prefect, there are plenty of people who can."
Ling Qingyan was really a little angry.
The construction of the school was slow, but one by one they were thinking of ways to present gifts to her.
All the money was spent on bribery?
"Mansheng, what do you think?" Ling Qingyan looked up and asked.
She was afraid that her ideas were sometimes immature, but her words had too much influence due to her position, so she would usually ask her friends before making a decision.
"I think what Your Majesty said is feasible," Chen Mansheng continued. "Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys can also deter other prefects."
"Well, I'll leave the selection of the new prefect to you."
"Your humble servant obeys your order." Chen Mansheng was wearing a purple official uniform with python patterns and had a dignified demeanor.
"Take this away, I made it myself." Ling Qingyan put down the memorial, the girl smiled brightly, and handed the food box containing pastries to her friend.
"I thank your majesty for your grace."
"Tsk." Ling Qingyan frowned.
Chen Mansheng raised the corner of his mouth, "Oh, thank you Yanyan."
Ling Qingyan then smiled with relief.
Chen Mansheng is now the first female prime minister of Ling State and Ling Qingyan's most important arm. She is not only a minister to the monarch, but also a friend.
The rosy glow shone on the palace road, and Chen Mansheng walked out of the palace carrying Ling Qingyan's food box.
She held the food box tightly in her hand, and took every step in the rosy glow. She looked back at the red walls, white tiles, and the sky full of rosy glow.
This moment is the life she wants most.
After Chen Mansheng left, the palace maid came to report again.
"Your Majesty, Du Bianzhu from the Hanlin Academy requests an audience."
"pass."
"Your Majesty, the collection of poems is ready. Please take a look at it." Du Huaque said.
Some time ago, Ling Qingyan asked the Hanlin Academy to collect folk poems and compile them into a book. She felt that this was also a way to understand people's livelihood.
Ling Qingyan took it, and Du Huaque stood by her side.
"What do you think, Your Majesty?" The man's voice was pleasant and clear like mountain spring water.
"Not bad." Ling Qingyan said.
"It is an honor for me and the people to receive your praise. Your Majesty, when I was helping you compile folk poems, I found that the people were all praising your wisdom. We have met a wise ruler."
Ling Qingyan's lips curled up slightly.
Before he could be happy, Du Huaque fell to his knees with a thud.
He found the perfect angle, revealing his snow-white neck and Adam's apple. "Your Majesty, I have long admired you. Your Majesty is to me like the blazing sun in the sky to a mayfly, illuminating all things while I borrow its brightness. I boldly ask Your Majesty to grant me a chance to serve you. I will do my utmost to bring joy to your heart and soul."
Ling Qingyan had a complicated expression.
Only then did she notice the attire of the man kneeling below. He was wearing an official uniform, but the uniform was very thoughtfully tied at the waist, showing off his good figure.
Looking up again, she is pretty good-looking, no wonder she dares to offer herself to climb into bed.
Ling Qingyan rubbed his temples and said, "I'm not that interested in beauty. I'm more focused on government affairs."
"Your Majesty..." Du Huaque was about to say something when the eunuch relayed, "Your Majesty, Pei Shijun requests an audience."
"You're here just in time. Let him in." Ling Qingyan said.
Pei Wuyou, dressed in light green brocade clothes, came to see Ling Qingyan with a happy face.
Then, he saw Du Huaque kneeling on the ground.
"Where did this vixen come from?" Pei Wuyou walked naturally behind Ling Qingyan, massaging the girl's shoulders. He looked at Du Huaque and said sarcastically, "Judging from your attire, you're still a minister of His Majesty. Instead of doing your job properly, you're thinking about flirting with the monarch."
"Don't you even look at your own weight?" Pei Wuyou snorted coldly.
"Your Majesty is a wise ruler." Pei Wuyou said this as the truth.
He has to seize the right moment to let His Majesty take a look at him. These people are more resourceful than each other, and the space around His Majesty is already crowded enough.
"Your Majesty, I..." Du Huaque said as he was about to tear open his collar. He was unwilling to give up.
As long as he could gain the favor of His Majesty and enter His Majesty's harem, not only would he be prosperous in the future, but his family would also gain power. He didn't want to give up the opportunity to meet His Majesty after all the hard work.
"No need to take it off." Ling Qingyan wasn't serious at all, and even looked approachable, which gave many people the illusion that she was easy to approach. "I'm not interested in you."
"I know. You might be thinking that you'll be given important positions if you enter my harem, but I'm telling you straight out, you don't have that chance."
"Work hard for me. If you are capable, I will use you. If you are not capable, you will only be a writer even if you climb into my bed."
"If you have evil intentions, you should work on improving your character. I'll fine you half a year's salary. If you do it again, you won't be able to hold this position anymore." Ling Qingyan smiled, her tone still approachable.
Du Huaque's face turned red and white, and he was carried out.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Pei Wuyou massaged Ling Qingyan even harder.
"Your Majesty, don't let this ugly thing affect your mood. I will make you happy." The man curled his lips.
Pei Wuyou and Ling Qingyan changed tables.
The table was covered with a soft quilt, which was soft and comfortable.
The girl lay on the soft blanket, feeling the heat.
Pei Wuyou's and her breath intertwined, the man kissed the girl's lips and collarbone, and used his soft lips to massage the girl all over her body.
Ji Yanxing hurried to the imperial study and bumped into Ling Yu, who was also in a hurry, at the door.
However, when the two saw the closed door and the palace servants waiting, they roughly guessed what was going on inside.
"Who's inside?" Ji Yanxing asked the palace maid.
"Replying to General Ji, it's Pei Shijun."
"He really knows how to take advantage of every opportunity." Ji Yanxing sat at the door with gritted teeth.
"You're young, but you're so cunning." Ling Yu also sat at the door and turned his gaze towards Ji Yanxing. "Young General Ji, did you try to take advantage of the situation but failed?"
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