The masterpiece written with great effort by a group of people from the Ministry of Rites still failed to pass the empress's review.
She admitted that it was well written, but it could only be circulated as a novel or miscellany, and releasing it in the form of an imperial edict was ultimately too frivolous.
Xiao Li himself had not thought about making any explanation for the stele, so there was no edict.
She is the emperor, the earthquake is a natural disaster, and anyone who dares to speak nonsense will be dealt with according to the law!
The Ministry of Rites calmed down and wrote the edict in a proper manner, avoiding mentioning the stone tablet.
However, as soon as the formal imperial edict came out, the biography of the empress's cultivation of immortality, "Biography of Emperor Mingxi", was distributed to the people.
However, contrary to the expectations of all officials, even without the immortal biographies they wrote, the people did not harbor any resentment or rebellious thoughts towards the empress because of the stele.
The people are complex, yet simple.
What is complicated are the various relationships, human relationships, and life calculations; what is simple is that they know who is good to them.
The earthquake was not caused by the empress, but the food in the house was obtained because of the empress.
Although they don't read many books, they can distinguish between good and bad.
Of course, some people can understand it clearly, while others cannot.
There are always a few people who want to be conspicuous and boldly criticize the empress to show their noble character of not fearing power.
But the officials and soldiers in the court would not let them go if they heard about it, and the people would not tolerate it either.
It's noisy and bustling, but not overwhelming.
As the biography from the Ministry of Rites leaked out, the identity of the empress became even more mysterious, and the stone tablet became the best evidence of her deification.
Officials were busy with disaster relief, and the people were busy rebuilding their homes. The entire court and the capital were busy, except for one person, Her Majesty the Empress.
Not only can you enjoy the snow leisurely, you can even make tea yourself.
Xiao Li: There is no need to be so shocked.
Now the country is strong and the officials are united. If the six officials plus Song Junzhan can't handle it just to save the people and repair the buildings, she will have to be busy.
Then it would be better to destroy this country as soon as possible.
She doesn't keep idlers or useless people under her.
After the earth dragon turned over, it began to snow heavily. The blizzard continued for ten days, and the sky and the earth were covered in white. This was a scene that had never happened in previous years.
Xiao Li wasn't sure whether this was caused by the fight between Ying Zhong and the others, but it was all the same, she had no control over it.
"His Majesty."
Wang Wanqing came in, bowed, took the tea set and poured tea.
"Your Majesty summoned me here. What is your wish?"
Xiao Li didn't say anything, but just looked at Wang Wanqing as if he was seeing her for the first time.
Wang Wanqing suddenly felt uncomfortable: "But what's wrong with me?"
Xiao Li asked her, "Now that you have truly entered the officialdom, how do you feel?"
Wang Wanqing: "Your Majesty, I have fully adapted to the situation and there is no problem. I await your instructions at any time."
He said this seriously, then winked at the empress playfully, as if to say: Your Majesty, did I sound right?
Xiao Li couldn't help but smile, then changed the subject: "What have you been busy with these days?"
When it comes to this, Wang Wanqing has a lot to say.
She was originally assigned to the Ministry of Personnel, and was seconded to the Ministry of Revenue these two days. She is responsible for comforting the people, compiling disaster statistics, calculating losses, and managing resource allocation at resettlement sites.
There are so many things to do and she is extremely busy. If His Majesty hadn't summoned her, she wouldn't be able to get away.
Wang Wanqing took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "I almost forgot. Someone asked me to deliver a message to Your Majesty."
"Auntie Wang, who sells tofu at the city gate, was trapped inside when a tornado collapsed her house. She was quickly rescued and is now helping to cook tofu pudding at the resettlement camp. She specifically asked me to tell Your Majesty how grateful she is for saving her life."
Xiao Li was confused: "How can you say you saved my life?"
Wang Wanqing laughed and said, "Auntie Wang said that when danger approached that day, she was terrified. She had only one thought in her head: to ask for protection. She called out to all the gods and spirits, but it was no use. Finally, she somehow blurted out, 'Your Majesty, protect me!' And surprisingly, the force stopped. The wood that was about to crush her was almost stuck on her head, but she was finally rescued with only minor injuries."
"Auntie Wang keeps telling everyone about this, saying that His Majesty blessed her and that she knew I could meet His Majesty. She's been looking for me several times, asking me to convey her gratitude. She also said that if she wasn't afraid of shortening His Majesty's lifespan, she would have enshrined him."
Xiao Li laughed. It was just a coincidence, but it was too much of a coincidence.
Xiao Li didn't keep Wang Wanqing for too long. He didn't call her over for any other instructions, but just wanted to see her suddenly.
"Go, spend more time with the people, and you will know how to be a good official in the future."
Wang Wanqing took Xiao Li's words as the golden rule: "I obey your order."
Watching Wang Wanqing leave, Xiao Li suddenly lost interest in drinking tea.
Xiao Li was not sure when he would be able to leave. He had not had that idea before, but now he suddenly felt a sense of urgency.
It seemed like she didn't have much time left in this world.
The throne needs an heir after all.
It is hard to believe for her to say that, to this day, when she thinks of this incident, the first name that comes to her mind is King Wei.
She knew very well that it was impossible for her to pass the throne to Xiao Jingyi, but Xiao Jingyi performed too well and was remarkable in every way, and he was also her younger brother.
No matter how you look at it, he is the best candidate to inherit the throne.
It's no wonder that Xiao Li always suspected that Xiao Jingyi was cheating. This guy clearly did nothing, but there was always a force pulling him closer to the throne.
Putting aside the King of Wei, if the throne were to be passed down now, the person Xiao Li most recognized would be Wang Yizu, and the second would be Wang Wanqing.
If women want to gain a firm foothold in imperial power, a sudden emergence of an empress is not enough to change the world.
Culture needs to be passed on, and so does the status of the empress.
Only when three generations of family heads are women will people recognize that this family is headed by women.
Even if a man inherits the family business in the future, he will not be able to erase the traces of the existence of the three female heads of the family.
One generation of empresses is ultimately a flash in the pan, but three generations of empresses are the ones who completely changed the world's perception.
Wang Yizu had been a queen, was a little older, and had a stable personality.
Having served as an official for many years and handled countless political affairs, she is able to keep the situation stable and is also quite persuasive.
As for Wang Wanqing... in ten years, maybe five years will do, now... she is younger.
The main reason is that she has never experienced love. If she is cheated by a man, then this empress will become a huge joke.
Xiao Li didn't want to worry about it, but he couldn't really ignore it. The thought of it made him annoyed.
A cloak gently fell on her shoulders: "Your Majesty, the snow and wind are strong, and you are weak. Don't catch a cold."
Xiao Li turned his head and saw Feng Yin with a slightly frown on his face. His eyes were full of concern. Although his face was serious and no extra expression could be seen, his handsome and cute face made him look indescribably cute.
Xiao Li couldn't help but raise her hand and pinch his face.
This face is really a bit unfair.
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