hateful!
Sun Miaoqing felt she had been tricked, treated like a fool.
[When did this fat orange cat develop such a perverse sense of humor? It's truly inhuman!]
Is it fun to watch me panic, become weak, and helpless?
certainly!
The chubby orange cat thought to itself, "Why is it always him who gets infuriated? He's the emperor, not a doormat!"
Every time Da Pang Ju sees Sun Miaoqing so angry she wants to go crazy but can't vent, he feels incredibly satisfied.
It was like eating a magic pill or drinking a pot of sweet dew.
Recalling the fairy's usual witty remarks, the chubby orange suddenly became interested and chuckled as it spoke.
"Were you so overjoyed that you forgot to express your gratitude?"
"Or is it because you heard that other concubines were also exempted that you don't like it?"
Sun Miaoqing dared not nod. If she hesitated even slightly, and rumors spread, wouldn't she become hated by everyone in the palace?
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, I have always been as close as sisters with the other concubines. How could I not like them? Please do not slander me."
The chubby orange said, "Among the concubines, you have the most audacity, daring to criticize me."
Sun Miaoqing said, "I am not very bold, I only rely on the fact that Your Majesty likes me."
The chubby orange said, "Your brother has been in the position of Suzhou Textile Commissioner for some time now. I'm thinking of moving him to a different position and appointing him as the Prefect of Tongzhou. What do you think?"
[Hey, didn't my brother say he was going to Sichuan for two years to avoid trouble? Why is Fatty Orange suddenly thinking of making him the prefect of Tongzhou?]
[Although he was also a fifth-rank official, the prefect of a directly governed prefecture was equivalent to a prefectural governor, and essentially the head of a prefecture-level city in the future. He wielded considerable power in the local area. Was this a promotion for him?]
Something's definitely fishy here; I need to be careful.
Sun Miaoqing asked, "Why did Your Majesty suddenly decide to appoint my brother as the prefect of Tongzhou? He has never governed a region before, and I am worried that he will not be able to handle such an important task."
"Moreover, such matters fall under the purview of the court, and as I reside within the inner palace, it is probably inappropriate for me to concern myself with them."
The fat orange said, "Your brother is a cautious and prudent person, and he does a good job in the Suzhou textile industry. For your sake, I am also considering giving him an important position."
"The land tax reform is currently being implemented, and many problems have arisen that need to be solved. After much thought, I believe it is necessary to utilize our own people."
"Let him manage a region and govern the people's livelihood first, so that he can gain some experience. If he does a good job, I will entrust him with important responsibilities. Your family's official career is going well, which will also make you and Hongzhou look better."
[This chubby orange cat is up to something!]
[Experience? Give them important responsibilities? Absolutely not!]
[Others may not know, but I know perfectly well: whoever has the most powerful family backing you will be targeted, especially the families of meritorious officials!]
Sun Miaoqing felt like a million curses were stampeding through her mind, but on the surface, she was moved to tears of gratitude.
"Your Majesty's favor extends to my family, which is of course pleasing to me, but I value Your Majesty's wisdom more than my family's official positions."
"A single prefecture encompasses hundreds of thousands of people; as the sovereign and father, the emperor must be extremely cautious."
“If you do well, there will be no problem. But if you make a mistake and cause a lot of complaints, wouldn’t that ruin the Emperor’s reputation?”
"It will make others think that Your Majesty is nepotistic and misjudging people. I urge Your Majesty to think twice."
The chubby orange's lips twitched, but it remained silent for a moment.
If he hadn't known Sun Miaoqing's thoughts, he would have thought she genuinely wanted to learn how to be a virtuous consort for a while, and to make plans for him.
This shows that all the concubines in the harem were, in the past, more understanding and gentle than the last in his presence.
Just like this vixen in front of me, I kept saying I didn't want to make things difficult for him, and that I was afraid of causing him trouble.
They speak with honeyed words, brimming with affection. But what's their reality? Their hearts are filled with nothing but business!
She says he's the only one in her heart and eyes, and that he, her husband, is more important than anything else. But what's the reality?
Big Fat Orange thought that Sun Miaoqing was short-sighted and shallow.
In her heart, she felt that she was not only inferior to her family, but also far inferior to her dowry!
Big Orange sneered inwardly, wanting his whole family to escape and live a leisurely life in Sichuan.
That's a good idea, but he deliberately prevented Sun Miaoqing from getting her way.
If it were someone else, he might worry that they were conspiring against him, that the court and the harem were plotting against him.
But this fairy was like a blank sheet of paper in his eyes. No matter how much she jumped around, she was still under his control, and he could rest assured.
The chubby orange cat said, "I know you are devoted to me. It doesn't matter if you have no experience. Who is born knowing how to be a commander?"
"Furthermore, there are many experienced officials below who know what they should and shouldn't be in charge of, and there are established rules to follow. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask a few more questions."
"Since you are so sensible, Sun Zhuhe must be a good person too. He is just a minor prefect, but I believe he can do a good job."
"Besides, the Sun family is Hongzhou's maternal family, and a fifth-rank official is still too low a position for him. Moreover, I secretly wish to bestow upon you the title of imperial concubine."
"It's just that you haven't been in the palace long enough, and you've already been promoted several times, so you'll have to wait a while longer."
Sun Miaoqing immediately perked up and held tightly to the sleeve of the big orange cat.
"Is Your Majesty serious? Do you truly intend to bestow upon me the title of Consort?"
Big Fat Orange said, "Of course, but we'll have to wait a while longer."
"Since you are raising the imperial heir, it is only right that you be made a concubine sooner."
Sun Miaoqing smiled, her eyes crinkling. Looking at them like this, she and Da Pang Ju actually looked somewhat like a married couple.
"Words are not enough. Your Majesty must give me proof, lest you change your mind one day when you get angry!"
Sun Miaoqing glanced at the things hanging on Da Pangju's body and directly pulled a jade pendant off his waist.
The white jade was carved into the pattern of the Three Friends of Winter, and the fan shape was just the size of her palm.
It is adorned with three clusters of bright yellow tassels, tied at the top with a swastika knot, and has a bright red agate bead in the middle, making it look extraordinary.
Sun Miaoqing had long coveted this jade pendant, but hadn't figured out how to bring it up. Now that the opportunity had presented itself, she certainly wasn't going to let it slip by.
"Let's take this jade pendant as proof. Whenever Your Majesty fulfills your promise, I will return it to Your Majesty."
Big Fat Orange could tell what Sun Miaoqing was up to just by looking at her money-grubbing eyes.
It's just a jade pendant! He has plenty more in his storeroom!
The chubby orange cat said, "When have I ever gone back on my word?"
Sun Miaoqing said, "Your Majesty is a gentleman, open and aboveboard. I am just a lowly woman, so it is only natural for me to be a little petty."
"Don't you men always say that women and petty men are the most difficult to deal with? So it's only natural that I'm a little difficult to deal with!"
Of the hundreds of people in the imperial court, none who could stand before him were not eloquent and persuasive.
But all these talking people combined had never left him speechless. It was only with Sun Miaoqing that he often found himself at a loss for words.
Big Fat Orange felt that being an emperor was really too difficult!
Even in an ordinary family, which head of the household would be angered to this extent by his wives and concubines!
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