Chapter 394 Bowing Down in Submission
The emperor and empress worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk reviewing memorials.
Qin Jinzhi and Cui Ying worked day and night approving official documents.
The three judicial officials were all absent, their feet never touching the ground.
The Censorate launched one impeachment after another.
The emperor was furious, then the empress was furious.
Everyone seemed to be in a hurry.
The fake prince and fake princess of the Dali Temple were all executed.
Because of Consort Shen's words, Xiao Chuan was released from Dali Temple.
When Xiao Chuan was finally allowed to enter the palace, Consort Shen's face was filled with anger.
Upon seeing Consort Shen's expression, Xiao Chuan immediately said, "Mother, don't be angry. Those imposters have all been executed, and no one will dare to impersonate a prince again."
Consort Shen spoke up, "All the princes who have come of age have entered the court, but you were imprisoned in Dali Temple at that time. Now those princes are desperately trying to show their faces in front of His Majesty. How can I not be angry?"
Xiao Chuan was taken aback, then said, "So that's what it is. I'll go see my father right away."
Consort Shen immediately shouted, "Stop!"
Xiao Chuan looked at Consort Shen with a puzzled expression.
Consort Shen took a deep breath; her own son had been killed.
Otherwise, why would she rely on such an idiot!
Xiao Yuanyi has truly disappeared completely.
The people she sent could not find any trace of Xiao Yuanyi.
She wanted to know why!
Consort Shen calmed herself down and said, "You should stay in the palace and I will take care of things for you."
Xiao Chuan nodded. "Why haven't I seen my royal sister lately?"
Consort Shen said coldly, "She has reached the age for engagement. I am currently looking for a husband for her and have her learn etiquette properly in the palace."
Xiao Chuan, however, said dismissively, "Why should my princess learn etiquette? She is a princess; marrying a court official is considered a marriage below her station."
Shen Mingtang's eyes were filled with coldness. If she were her own daughter, what would she have to worry about?
Shen Cha's daughter with his concubine was so ordinary-looking.
Xiao Yuanyi's face is even more beautiful than when she was young.
What else is she worried about?
His Majesty's favor is fake; what's most important to her now is to find allies. Whether it's Xiao Chuan's marriage or Xiao Yuanyi's marriage, these are the best ways for her to gain allies.
Otherwise, who knows when His Majesty might kick them off this great ship.
The previous dynasty was suddenly thrown into turmoil, and the inner palace was not peaceful either.
Everyone has worries.
The Emperor and Empress listened with satisfaction as the Crown Prince reported on recent state affairs in the Imperial Study.
Recently, the emperor has entrusted many government affairs to the crown prince.
The Crown Prince's outstanding performance greatly pleased the Emperor, who was in a great hurry.
After all, his son wasn't a real worm.
After the Crown Prince finished his report, the Emperor put down his work.
"Chengqian, you have done a good job in the matters you have been overseeing recently. I am increasingly confident in you, so your mother and I can entrust you with more political affairs."
The Crown Prince stood below and said, “It is my duty to share the burdens of my father and mother. I am also very worried about my father and mother’s hard work.”
The Empress noticed that the Crown Prince had a long-lost smile on his face these days.
"Your father and I are deeply gratified that you have this intention."
The Crown Prince smiled and said, "To be honest, Father and Mother, Can'er has also made great progress. I asked Can'er to share her insights on a few minor matters, and she was quite insightful. If Father and Mother are too tired, why not let Can'er also enter the court? It would be good if she could share some of the burden with Father and Mother."
The Emperor smiled and said, "Can'er is a good child. There's no rush. Your mother and I will announce Can'er and Piao'er's identities at the palace banquet on your birthday. We can talk about it then."
The crown prince nodded after hearing this, "I will listen to Father."
He then looked at the Empress and said, "Mother, have you been adjusting well to attending court these days? If you are too tired, you should take a rest."
The Empress nodded. "Chengqian is very thoughtful."
After the Crown Prince left, the Emperor and Empress's expressions changed slightly.
The emperor sighed, and the empress snorted coldly.
When the two were about to return to the palace to rest, they opened the door.
Then they saw Qin Jinzhi leaning against a pillar in front of the Imperial Study, looking at the moon.
There was a food box at his feet.
Hearing the voice, they turned around and exclaimed, "Oh, where did this handsome young man and beautiful woman come from?"
The Emperor and Empress immediately burst out laughing. The Emperor raised his eyebrows and said in a pretentious manner, "So late at night, are you taking a moonlit stroll and coming to admire the moon view in front of the Imperial Study?"
Qin Jinzhi picked up the food box and walked to the Empress's side. "I'm here to welcome my grandmother. Grandmother, all these pastries are for you."
The emperor immediately raised his hand, "You brat, you won't be at ease unless you annoy me!"
Qin Jinzhi circled the Empress a few times and made faces at the Emperor.
The Empress laughed and said, "You're so irresponsible. Don't even think about hitting my precious grandson."
Qin Jinzhi walked between the two with a smug look on her face.
It was late at night, and eating there wouldn't be good for the two elderly people's digestion.
Qin Jinzhi then had the small kitchen prepare some easily digestible pastries.
The three of them ate pastries as they returned to the palace.
During this time, Qin Jinzhi gave Hong Gonggong some pastries.
Grandpa Hong was so determined that he would rather die than eat it!
He knows all of the little princess's tricks!
Qin Jinzhi smiled.
Granny Li, on the other hand, ate with relish.
The emperor, while eating pastries, said, "Your Chidori Bureau is still too small, and the speed of information transmission is not fast enough."
Qin Jinzhi stretched out her hand, "Give me the money."
The emperor stuffed the pastry into his mouth, shook his head, and said, "I have no money."
Qin Jinzhi said with some disdain, "Why are you making demands if you have no money!"
The Empress asked, "I see that you have been very tired these past few days. Don't harm your health."
Qin Jinzhi patted her chest and said, "Your grandmother doesn't know how strong she is, but your granddaughter can take on a tiger single-handedly. I'm very strong!"
The emperor was even angrier upon hearing this. “Such a huge tiger skin, and all you made for me was a hat. This is blatant favoritism!”
After hearing this, Qin Jinzhi looked at the emperor and said, "I didn't make you a hat."
Then she said with a mocking expression, "Your grandmother took pity on you and made you this hat."
The emperor was so angry that he rolled his eyes and refused to give him a hat!
Seeing the emperor roll his eyes in anger, Qin Jinzhi laughed and said, "I meant I'd make you bearskin hats. Bears are strongest and have the best fur in late autumn. I'll hunt one and make you a hundred hats."
The emperor arrogantly replied, "Who cares!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and took the two of them by the arm as they walked slowly.
The night was perfect when Qin Jinzhi's voice reached the Emperor and Empress's ears.
“Once this matter is settled, Grandfather, Grandmother, it will be time for me to take up the banner of the Zhenbei Army.”
The emperor and empress were both taken aback.
Qin Jinzhi faced the two of them and walked backwards.
"When I trample the State of Chu, I will plant the military flag of Jin on the capital of Chu."
I will use the blood of the people of Chu to offer sacrifice to the heroic souls of all the soldiers of Jin!
I demand that the State of Chu completely submit to the Great Jin!
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