Sun Miaoqing ground the ink to the perfect consistency, but seeing that Da Pangju was engrossed in reviewing the memorials, he paid no attention to her.
He then put his things down and stood there slacking off. That's how it is at work; as long as he doesn't get to do anything productive, he feels uncomfortable.
"If you're tired, find a place to sit for a while. Standing there crookedly will make people think I'm very harsh."
Upon hearing this out of the blue, Sun Miaoqing, though inwardly disapproving, still smiled broadly and complimented him.
"Your Majesty is the most generous person in the world, how could you be mean? You still find time to care for me amidst your busy schedule, I am deeply grateful."
Not only are you mean-spirited, but you're also petty. Besides being petty, you're also vengeful. And to make matters worse, you're extremely suspicious. Not only are you suspicious, but you're also...
Big Fat Orange was already used to this. No matter how filthy Sun Miaoqing's insults were, he remained unmoved, treating it as a way to lighten his mood.
Anyway, it won't cost him anything!
The chubby orange said, "Really? I thought you thought I was petty and vindictive."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Sun Miaoqing's face, but she quickly said, "How could Your Majesty think that way!"
"In my heart, you have always been so great, shining with brilliance, righteous and awe-inspiring, the best man in the world!"
"I believe that my marriage to you is a result of my fervent prayers before Buddha for a thousand years in my past life!"
[Even he himself is moved by what he's saying. I don't believe Big Fat Orange wouldn't be tempted. He's really sacrificed so much for a living!]
The chubby orange cat said, "So it turns out I misunderstood you?"
Sun Miaoqing said, "Of course Your Majesty has misunderstood. Your Majesty has always been sincere towards you!"
Big Fat Orange narrowed its eyes. Everyone says that ghost stories are full of lies, and you can't believe a single word that a fairy says.
If it weren't for some stroke of luck he had, he might have actually been fooled by her.
But precisely because of this, he can't help but overthink when he looks at the concubines in the harem. How many of their sweet words spoken in private are truly genuine...?
Could it be the same as his usual ones?
Forget it, why bother figuring it out? Whether he's sincere or not, we'll still serve him and help him have offspring!
At the entrance of the palace, Su Peisheng stood guard under the eaves, finding a spot where the sun couldn't reach him.
Since his breakthrough with Cui Jinxi, Su Peisheng has been cheerful and enthusiastic towards everyone, even more so than before.
As for Zhen Huan's affairs, she is paying more attention than before because of Cui Jinxi's constant reminders.
He kept a close eye on everything related to it, but whether or not to let Consort Wan know was a matter of his own judgment.
Remembering that Cui Jinxi had said she wanted to eat blood duck yesterday, he happened to know that a new chef from Yongzhou had joined the Imperial Kitchen and made very authentic dishes.
In the evening, set a table and secretly invite Jinxi over so they can have a proper chat.
After thinking it over, Su Peisheng changed his posture and noticed that Lord Zhang Tingyu was coming this way. He must have some political matters to discuss and wanted to meet with the Emperor.
Su Peisheng went to greet him, and Zhang Tingyu politely cupped his hands in greeting, "Greetings, Eunuch Su. May I ask if His Majesty is inside? I have important matters to discuss with His Majesty."
Su Peisheng said with a smile, "Lord Zhang, you are too kind. The Emperor is inside. Please wait a moment, and I will go in and inform him."
Zhang Tingyu cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Su."
As soon as Su Peisheng entered, he heard the emperor and Sun Miaoqing chatting and laughing, making quite a scene.
"The last time I saw Your Majesty was yesterday, which was a full eight hours ago. A day apart feels like three autumns."
"It feels like two autumns since I last saw you in eight hours. Your Majesty, please understand how much I miss you."
"According to you, I should visit Consort Qi more often. Come to think of it, it's been more than half a year since I last visited her."
"If Your Majesty wishes to visit Consort Qi, you may do so directly. I will certainly not be jealous."
......
Su Peisheng nodded to himself upon hearing this. No wonder Consort Cheng was favored; none of the other concubines had her abilities.
Write this down quickly, you might need it someday!
While thinking about this, he stepped forward to report, "Your Majesty, Lord Zhang Tingyu has arrived and is waiting outside. He says he has important matters to discuss with Your Majesty."
The chubby orange cat said, "Bring him in."
Su Peisheng bowed and replied, "Yes."
Sun Miaoqing's eyes lit up when she saw this. With Zhang Tingyu coming over, she could go home from get off work.
"Your Majesty, it is inconvenient for me to be here. I shall take my leave now."
Big Fat Orange was about to agree, but seeing how happy she was, she felt uneasy.
"I don't think there's anything wrong. You can go to the back and rest for a while. After he leaves, you can have dinner with me."
Sun Miaoqing: "......"
You're even better at exploiting people than capitalists!
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."
*
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"Get up. What brings you to see me at this hour?"
Zhang Tingyu said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that when General Nian was waging war in the Northwest, he ordered his trusted men to plunder the Qinghai region."
"Wherever he went, the sky rose three feet higher and the earth leveled three-tenths of an inch. Not only that, he also allowed his soldiers to torture and kill prisoners, each and every one of which was horrifying."
"The people of Qinghai are filled with resentment and have much dissatisfaction with the imperial court. Now that the war has been quelled and Lobsang Danjin has been captured alive, we should treat them with leniency in order to stabilize their hearts."
“Nian Gengyao’s actions will cause the people of Qinghai to misunderstand the Emperor’s benevolence, thinking that our Great Qing cannot tolerate them, and thus cause trouble again.”
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