Chapter 378: Liu Rushi's Diligence in State Affairs
Liu Rushi had been able to offer advice to Zhao Xiaokun and Zhao Xiaofei while in Jiangnan, but after returning to Beijing, she discovered that Princess Kunxing had become the Regent Princess. She felt quite dissatisfied, feeling that Princess Kunxing was no match for her.
She prided herself on her literary talent and knowledge of ancient and modern times. She also learned a lot about the important affairs of the dynasty from her ex-husband Qian Qianyi, so as long as Zhao Xiaokun came back, she would take the initiative to find him.
Discussing the overall situation with him and helping him with official documents made Wu Sanmei and Kong Sizhen feel uncomfortable.
After returning from the front line, Zhao Xiaokun first went to Wu Sanmei's place and had a meal with her.
"Husband, my eldest brother and others will take care of the front-line affairs. You don't have to do everything yourself." Wu Sanmei said.
Zhao Xiaokun thought to himself: Your elder brother and Kong Youde are just good at flattering others! Do you think I can rest assured? Grandma!
But he still smiled and said, "The Imperial Army is now within striking distance of the Jianlu Army. I cannot let my guard down. Your elder brother, ah! I can only blame him for being a little too…"
"I know. I don't expect my husband to forgive my second brother. I only hope that when the world is at peace in the future, he can spare his life!" Wu Sanmei looked conflicted, which made people feel distressed.
Zhao Xiaokun went over, shook Wu Sanmei's hand, and said, "Don't worry! I've already thought of a way out for your brother. When peace returns to the country, Xiaofei and I have agreed to let him go to Luzon or Java to become the ruler. Of course, if he doesn't want to go, that's another matter."
"I will definitely persuade him to go!" Wu Sanmei said hurriedly.
"That's good. I'm tired today too. Let's rest early!" Zhao Xiaokun started to move his hands around. Wu Sanmei blushed, but she didn't refuse.
Just as the two were preparing to take further action, Mingyue's voice was heard outside the door.
Mingyue was Liu Rushi's personal maid, deeply loved by her. She was also Liu Rushi's messenger between the other two courtyards, and both Wu Sanmei and Kong Sizhen allowed her to enter and exit their courtyards at will.
"Sir, Madam Liu wants you to come over! As soon as you return, please give Madam Liu the official documents. There are some things Madam Liu doesn't understand and needs to ask you, sir!" Mingyue said timidly. She hadn't wanted to come, actually. There was no point in going into someone else's house to snatch someone away. But she had no choice but to come anyway.
Zhao Xiaokun felt particularly disappointed. He went out to take a deep breath and wanted to say something, but when he saw the little girl lowering her head and looking nervous, the breath in his mouth let out again.
"Go down! I'll be there in a moment!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Yes!" When the little girl Mingyue heard that no one blamed herself, she ran away quickly.
When Zhao Xiaokun returned to his room, Wu Sanmei was furious and thought to herself, "You, Liu Rushi, are going too far. After all, I am the principal wife, and you are going too far."
Seeing Wu Sanmei's face full of confusion and dissatisfaction, Zhao Xiaokun reached out, picked up Wu Sanmei, and kissed her hard on the lips.
Wu Sanmei immediately panicked. She didn't expect Zhao Xiaokun to be like this. She hurriedly said nervously, "It's not even closed yet!"
Zhao Xiaokun put on his clothes and went to Liu Rushi's room.
Liu Rushi bowed and said, "My husband, I shouldn't disturb you and the main wife, but there are many things here that I don't understand, and I'm afraid of delaying the important affairs of the country, so I asked Mingyue to call you."
"We've known each other longer than she has, so why are you still bowing to me and explaining something?" Zhao Xiaokun pulled Liu Rushi into his arms and whispered in her ear, "If you have anything to say, sit in my arms and tell me slowly!"
"You are a first-rank official, how come you act like such a scoundrel?" Liu Rushi said angrily.
"I have always been like this. I have been busy in the past year and have not spent much time with you. I have really neglected you. Don't be angry! I have been in Beijing for the past month and I can spend more time with you." Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Husband, business is more important. After we finish this business, how about we go to Wushan together?" Liu Rushi said to Zhao Xiaokun with her eyes as clear as water.
"Okay, if you don't understand something, just point it out to me!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
Liu Rushi then picked up the basic memorials and began to question them. Zhao Xiaokun patiently explained them one by one. Liu Rushi was actually confused about some military matters, but after the explanation, Liu Rushi's comprehension ability was very strong and she quickly understood. He quickly replied to the documents for him.
Looking at the official document Liu Rushi replied, Zhao Xiaokun praised her, "I'll never be able to catch up with Madam's calligraphy in my lifetime."
"That's right! Even though you have attainments in poetry, your handwriting can only be said to be understandable when written. It's not even as good as a student!" Liu Rushi said, pointing her finger at Zhao Xiaokun's forehead.
Zhao Xiaokun stretched and said, "Okay, it will be dawn soon. Let's rest early. I'm tired too."
"There is still a pile on the table! You go to sleep first!" Liu Ru said, pointing to the documents on another table.
Zhao Xiaokun took a look and said to himself, "Fuck!" Being a leading cadre at this level is not that easy. Fortunately, he married a great secretary like Liu Rushi. When there is work, she can do the secretary's work. When there is nothing to do, she can do the secretary's work. He couldn't help but feel evil.
But I had already paid my dues to Wu Sanmei today, so I had no choice but to climb into bed alone.
Liu Rushi was really writing furiously, replying to all the official documents seriously, looking like a strong woman.
Liu Rushi worked like this until the rooster crowed for the first time, then she felt a little tired. When she looked up again, she found that her husband was already fast asleep, with one leg exposed. She quickly stood up and covered him up.
The next morning, after Zhao Xiaokun and Liu Rushi had breakfast together, he said, "I see that you are diligent in your official duties. I, a legitimate admiral, am actually not as good as you, Madam. If Madam were born in the Tang Dynasty, she would be on par with him."
"Shangguan Wan'er!" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Shangguan Wan'er? Nothing good happened to her!" Liu Rushi said with a pout.
"Haha, I was wrong. You are comparable to Wu Zetian!" Zhao Xiaokun said with a smile.
"Bah, you just know how to make fun of me! How can you compare your wife to Wu Zetian!" Liu Rushi said angrily.
"Hahaha, my wife is a real man among women. Our dynasty also has princesses like Qin Liangyu. Why can't we have another figure like Empress Liu E?" Zhao Xiaokun said with a smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Besides, even if someone like Empress Wu could emerge, it wouldn't be my turn. Your sister-in-law might become Empress Wu." Liu Rushi said.
"Oh! Did anyone say anything outside?" Zhao Xiaokun asked in confusion.
"Some people outside say that the princess of the current dynasty is stealing the country under the pretext of protecting her master. With such great power in her hands, she will sooner or later become the second Wu Zetian!" said Liu Rushi.
"It's all those incompetent men who are saying such sour words. Where were they during the Jiashen Rebellion? They are incompetent and don't allow those who are capable to come out and do things? They monopolize all the power? If they really monopolized all the power, the cabinet ministers would have been imprisoned somewhere long ago, and who knows how many officials in the court would have been replaced!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
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