Chapter 69: Poor Family Enters the Officialdom
Emperor Xuanhe's heart suddenly jumped!
"cough."
A light cough, with deliberate majesty, broke away from the thought of Shen Liqin's tenderness. "Okay."
Emperor Xuanhe waved his hand and his tone returned to his usual indifferent and distant tone.
"There's no need to talk about the past."
He quickly restrained his outward emotions and separated the brief, almost "congenial" atmosphere with the boundary between the monarch and his subjects.
only……
However, a strange feeling was spreading in his heart.
How strange! A conversation with this Shen family girl is actually much more interesting than listening to those old ministers' clichés! Not only is he not impatient at all, but he even feels that he still wants more?
He suppressed the waves in his heart, and his eyes became deep and sharp again.
Looking at Chen He's face, which was calm but seemed to be hiding a stormy sea.
Finally, he slowly uttered three words.
"I, agree."
The decision has been made!
Regardless of whether this girl is truly serving the country or has other motives, the direction she points to is indeed beneficial to herself! This move can be used to crack down on the prince, balance the harem, and check and balance the court!
After a pause, he added with unquestionable authority.
“Just go for it.”
After hearing this, Chen He felt relieved.
Done!
She lowered her head slightly to hide the gleam in her eyes.
When he looked up again, he was completely respectful and understanding.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
Her voice was clear, yet had a convincing power.
"These are all my personal opinions and actions."
She understood the emperor's mind too well! She immediately distanced herself from the matter! She took all the "blame" and "credit" on herself! This was paving the way for the emperor to retreat!
"Whether success or failure, it all depends on Your Majesty..."
She paused, and spoke each word clearly.
"Nothing."
Clean and decisive! No room for error! This level of responsibility and foresight doesn't make her look like a lady in seclusion. She's clearly a seasoned veteran!
Emperor Xuanhe looked at her.
Looking at her eyes that were crystal clear yet seemed to be able to see through everything.
The strange feeling in my heart came up again.
satisfy.
Yes, I am satisfied.
There is even a hint of appreciation.
He couldn't help but sigh almost inaudibly.
With a bit of inexplicable emotion and a bit of indescribable meaning.
"Chen He, ah Chen He..."
His voice was low, with a rare hint of relaxation.
"fine……"
He paused and looked at her with complicated eyes.
"You are not a man."
Is she feeling lucky? If she were a man, with such a mind and means, being involved in the fight for the throne would surely cause a huge uproar!
Is it a pity? If she were a man, perhaps she could become a capable official?
Chen He raised her eyes and met Emperor Xuanhe's complicated gaze.
A faint, almost invisible smile appeared on her face.
There was no pride or fear in that smile, only a calm recognition.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Her voice was soft, yet held a strange resonance.
"fine……"
She lowered her eyes slightly, and her long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes.
"I am not a man."
Inside the imperial study, the sun was still shining brightly, but it seemed a little colder than before.
***
Chen He walked out of the imperial study, and the heavy palace door behind him slowly closed, isolating the almost suffocating imperial pressure.
The sunlight fell on her moon-white palace dress, casting a soft glow.
Done.
The first and most crucial step was that she got His Majesty's "token".
But this is just the beginning.
She took a deep breath and exhaled, suppressing the excitement in her heart.
His eyes wandered at the end of the corridor.
Soon, a familiar figure came into view.
Chu Yue was waiting in the shadow of the corridor column, with a barely perceptible look of anxiety on her face.
Seeing Shen He coming out, he was obviously relieved and quickly walked over to him.
She didn't know what happened inside, she only knew that Shen He stayed in there for much longer than expected.
The Imperial Study is the place where the emperor lives. Staying there for a moment longer will increase the risk.
Shen He nodded slightly at him, indicating that she could rest assured.
"Let's go."
Her voice was calm, and no emotion could be heard.
"Let's leave the palace."
Chu Yue was stunned. "Leave the palace? Now?"
"Yes." Chen He didn't explain too much, "Go find Zhou Yan'an."
"Yes." Chu Yue didn't ask any more questions and followed immediately.
In the past few days, she has long been accustomed to Shen He's style of doing things. It seems unreasonable, but there is always a deep meaning behind it.
The two of them hurriedly avoided the palace servants and walked out of the palace along a slightly secluded path.
***
A secluded private kitchen restaurant in Beijing
Chen He, Chu Yue, and Zhou Yan'an entered an elegant private room.
The small courtyard with gurgling water isolates itself from the noise of the outside world.
The restaurant served some exquisite side dishes and a pot of tea.
Chen He personally poured tea for the two of them.
The aroma of tea wafts through the air, but the atmosphere is somewhat solemn.
Chu Yue and Zhou Yan'an remained silent, waiting for Chen He to speak.
Shen He put down the teapot and glanced at the two people's nervous faces.
She spoke slowly, her voice clear and steady.
"Today, I met with His Majesty."
Chu Yue's hand holding the teacup trembled almost imperceptibly.
Zhou Yan'an held his breath.
Chen He told the two of them about his thoughts before meeting the emperor, the confrontation during the meeting, and his subsequent calmness.
"Most importantly..."
Her eyes became sharp and bright, with a power that could penetrate people's hearts.
"Your Majesty, I grant you your permission."
"Agreed?" Chu Yue couldn't help but ask, her voice trembling slightly. "Agreed to what?"
Chen He looked at him, then at Zhou Yan'an, and said word by word:
"I agree to what I proposed."
"I agree. I'll give you, and all the poor people in the world, a chance."
This was the key point! This was her ultimate purpose for risking her life today by entering the palace and dealing with the emperor! Not just to investigate the case, but also to pry open the solid barriers of the aristocratic family!
"After the jade bracelet case was concluded, His Majesty promised to open up a new path for humble backgrounds to enter the imperial court, starting with you two!"
The dead silence in the private room
You can hear a pin drop.
Chu Yue's face turned pale in an instant, and her eyes were panicked.
A new way for people from humble backgrounds to enter the imperial court?
This is simply earth-shattering! They are enemies of the entire aristocratic family! They have no power, so why should they
Chu Yue opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
Anxiety and panic seized her in an instant!
But Zhou Yan'an was a completely different story.
He sat there, motionless, as if frozen in time.
Only in those deep eyes were there storms of emotion!
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