Chapter 378 377 Wedding 2
Emperor Jingyuan sat on the high dragon throne, looking down at all the court officials. Some were silent, some were "filled with righteous indignation", but no one said a word for the newly promoted assistant minister.
He glanced around calmly, then suddenly smiled, "Anything else?"
The imperial envoy, spitting all over the place, looked up in surprise at the gentle Emperor Jingyuan. The moment their eyes met, the gentle eyes turned sharp, scaring him so much that he subconsciously stepped back.
Just as he realized his mistake and adjusted his posture, the emperor became his gentle self again, stood up and slowly left, ignoring his frank advice, "Holy..."
"If nothing else, let's adjourn the court--" the chief eunuch's singing voice echoed throughout the hall.
An hour later, the spy came to the imperial study and reported, "Your Majesty, just as Prince Zhao said, those who went to buy cotton-padded jackets were all the poorest people. They either took out their family savings or borrowed a few dozen coins to buy cotton-padded jackets that were punctured and stepped on. No one from the richer families would go to grab the torn and dirty cotton-padded jackets."
After hearing this, Emperor Jingyuan seemed to be relieved and uttered three words softly, "That's good."
The chief eunuch noticed that the emperor had relaxed and looked exhausted, so he stepped forward carefully to massage his shoulders and back, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has joined forces with all the merchants to donate food and supplies to the common people in this severe winter. No one should freeze or starve to death this winter."
Emperor Jingyuan remained silent, as if he was lost in thought. Just when the chief eunuch thought he was squinting, he suddenly asked, "Is A-Lan's wedding the day after tomorrow?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
He slowly raised his eyes, and his gaze seemed to be looking through the door of the imperial study toward the outside of the palace. "On that day, I will also go to join in the fun."
The eunuch opened his eyes wide in surprise, "Your Majesty——"
"Get ready."
"Yes, yes..." The head eunuch was so excited that it seemed like he was getting married himself, and he flattered the emperor with joy, "If the Prince of Jin and the young prince knew, they would definitely be very happy. I will inform the Prince of Jin's mansion of the good news right away."
He turned around and was about to make arrangements.
"Wait—"
"Your Majesty?" The chief eunuch thought to himself, could he have misunderstood?
Emperor Jingyuan thought for a moment and said, "Give Minister Su a plaque for his residence."
The eunuch was truly shocked. The emperor had been on the throne for six years, and apart from bestowing door plaques on temples and academies, he had never bestowed any on his ministers and officials. This was a great honor!
The emperor bestowed the door plaque, wanting to tell the world through the door plaque, do you want to get promoted and make money under his leadership? Then everyone should do practical things for the people like Lord Su, he needs practical and capable officials to revive his country.
At this moment, Emperor Jingyuan's gaze had never been so firm. Beneath that gentle appearance was an ambition to be recorded in history books.
From the entrance of the alley to the home of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, there were lights and decorations everywhere, with big red lanterns hanging high, exuding a high atmosphere of joy.
Neighbor Xue Changcheng moved into the Su family yesterday. It was his daughter's wedding, and Su Yanli asked him to bring his staff to receive officials below the fourth rank. Because of his status as a prince consort, Su Yanzu was invited to receive officials above the third rank, as well as some clan members who came to congratulate.
Relatives of the Su family or some people without official positions were received by Fan Yanjia.
The banquet started at noon on the day before the wedding. Originally, there were planned to be 36 tables, but half an hour before the tables were set, someone from the palace came and presented the Su Mansion with a glittering golden plaque that almost blinded everyone.
Everyone was stunned.
Su Ruojin was also shocked. Instead of rewarding money or silver, he actually gave her a door plaque? Was the cotton-padded jacket incident something he took so seriously?
No matter how people speculated about the emperor's intentions, everyone understood one thing, that is, the emperor wanted to support the Su family and was willing to give them the greatest honor.
When her husband knelt down to receive the door plaque with joy and excitement, Cheng Yingzhen sensed his uneasiness. She moved closer to her daughter and looked at her. Ah Jin, this honor...
Su Ruojin nodded slightly and said, "It's okay, Mom."
When her daughter said she was okay, Cheng Yingzhen felt relieved and a smile from the bottom of her heart instantly broke out.
(End of this chapter)
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