Chapter 330: Holding the Cub to Court
The main hall of Taiji Hall.
Rong Jinchen went to court holding little Tangyuan.
Yes, he is so willful.
Why does he have to get up early and not sleep with Qingqing in his arms, while little Tangyuan can still sleep comfortably?
Unexpectedly, little Tangyuan had such a good mentality that he was carried to court by his father at dawn. He slept soundly and even the ministers' persuasive voices in the palace could not wake him up.
Rong Jinchen held little Tangyuan in his arms and watched the ministers quarreling under the white marble steps with an expressionless face.
Since the head of all officials was his father-in-law and his father, the emperor, was still alive, no one dared to take advantage of the new emperor's young age to bully others.
Most importantly, their new Majesty is not at all the good-tempered type that can tolerate.
Look at that handsome and icy face, his brows are so furrowed that they can kill a fly.
This was not the first time they had seen Rong Jinchen, and some of them could even recall his heroic act of beating up the Grand Secretary in public in the court.
Over the past few months, they have also come to understand Rong Jinchen's style of doing things. He is clear about rewards and punishments, and he cannot offset merits and demerits. He is strict but also humane. He hates officials who are long-winded and quibbling.
I like efficient and capable people who don't talk nonsense, and preferably good-looking.
After the court session, Rong Jinchen returned to the main hall of Weiyang Palace with little Tangyuan in his arms.
Su Qiyang followed behind him, "Your Majesty, your humble servant pays homage. May Your Majesty live forever." Rong Jinchen attended the morning court and was not in a very good mood. He poked the little face of the little Tangyuan who was sleeping sweetly in a small quilt in his arms, "Father-in-law, there is no need to be so polite." He waved his hand and motioned Su Qiyang to sit down.
In fact, Su Qiyang still couldn't get used to it. His original son-in-law was His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, but suddenly he became His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and within a few months he became His Majesty.
Su Qiyang felt a little guilty when His Majesty called him "Father-in-law", but he felt a little distressed when he saw Rong Jinchen poking Xiao Tangyuan.
Little Tangyuan woke up just in time at the end of the morning. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw his daddy poking his chubby cheek. He said in a slightly hoarse baby voice, "Good morning, daddy~" He also stretched out his two little arms to wrap around Rong Jinchen's neck.
Rong Jinchen looked at the sleepy little Tangyuan and said, "Good morning, Chao Chao." He was kissed on the cheek by the little Tangyuan. The little Tangyuan smiled sweetly and asked in a baby voice, "Daddy, where is Mommy?"
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Su Qiyang sitting next to him, "Daddy, it's grandpa, good morning." Little Tangyuan stretched out his little arm to greet Su Qiyang.
"Good morning, Your Highness the Crown Prince~" Su Qiyang smiled. His precious daughter was truly amazing. She could actually make His Majesty and Your Highness the Crown Prince so close to her.
Rong Jinchen looked at little Tangyuan patiently, "Mom isn't awake yet. Chaochao, have breakfast with dad first. We'll go see mom later, okay?" Little Tangyuan took a while to react before nodding obediently.
Su Qiyang watched Xiao Tangyuan being taken care of by Rong Jinchen while he washed and dressed, and then he also had a breakfast.
The father-in-law and son-in-law discussed some state affairs. Little Tangyuan played with his mechanical bird quietly, being very well-behaved.
After Su Zhenzhen finished washing up, she left the main hall through the side door and came to the west warm room.
Because many officials usually met the emperor in the main hall, she would not leave the main hall, which would only cause her more trouble.
Lu Wu and the others placed Su Zhenzhen's breakfast in the west warm room. Su Zhenzhen's mother Ye Mingyan, eldest sister-in-law Lin Muruo and second sister-in-law Gu Hanyue were already waiting here.
"Your Highness the Queen is here to pay his respects." When they saw Su Zhenzhen lazily walking in, they couldn't help but bow happily.
Su Zhenzhen yawned, "No need to be so polite." She looked at Ye Mingyan again, "Mother, why are you so polite to me?" Ye Mingyan smiled and said, "Etiquette cannot be abolished." They are now considered relatives by marriage, so they have to be more careful and not take advantage of the situation.
For this reason, Ye Mingyan and Su Qiyang also severely warned the couple Su Junlin Murou and Su Yugu Hanyue.
"Why did the Empress get up just now? Why hasn't she had breakfast yet? Don't you usually get up at 9:00 a.m.?" Ye Mingyan frowned. It was already time for lunch.
Su Zhenzhen sat on the rosewood chair, picked up a cup of golden blood swallow's nest and drank slowly. It was almost time for lunch, and she didn't plan to eat too much.
After hearing what her mother said, Su Zhenzhen's face turned red, "Mother, what's wrong with being lazy occasionally? I am the boss in the harem now." Her father had moved to Prince Yan's Mansion, and she had never cared about this before.
Ye Mingyan looked at Su Zhenzhen's bright and charming little face, her fair skin and delicate features, her beauty that left her speechless. She felt a little proud that such a beautiful daughter was her own. "Okay, okay, but Your Majesty, you have to keep a close eye on her. There are many people in the capital watching Your Majesty, and the palace maids have to be careful too."
A new emperor appoints new ministers. The edicts of the retired emperor are certainly not as effective as those of your Majesty.
Besides, what emperor wouldn’t hold a beauty contest?
Some ministers were blinded by the imperial power and wealth, and wanted to take shortcuts, so they couldn't help but have such thoughts.
As long as Your Majesty has the idea of holding a beauty contest, the Emperor will definitely turn a blind eye.
Su Zhenzhen had never thought about the talent show at all. Who made Rong Jinchen give her such a strong sense of security?
The emperor would rather urge them to have a second child than let Rong Jinchen take a concubine, so she was not worried that Rong Jinchen would participate in the selection.
Su Zhenzhen swallowed the bird's nest, casually raised her eyelids, and then said, "My husband will never fall in love with anyone else, and he doesn't need palace maids to serve him." She and Rong Jinchen were still very cautious and had to be on guard against others.
Lin Murou and Gu Hanyue's eyes flashed with envy, but they were genuinely happy for Su Zhenzhen.
Although they have witnessed the love between Rong Jinchen and Su Zhenzhen over the years, they are still very afraid that Rong Jinchen will start a harem.
"Qingqing is right." A man's deep voice suddenly appeared in the hall, followed by the baby voice of little Tangyuan. "Mother, Chaochao misses you~"
"Your Majesty, may your Majesty live forever." Ye Mingyan, Lin Murou, and Gu Hanyue all bowed after realizing what was happening. "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Rong Jinchen nodded casually. "No need to be polite. Mother-in-law, would you like to stay here for dinner?" It was dinner time, and he thought Qingqing should be awake by now. "Thank you, Your Majesty." Ye Mingyan glanced at the angry Su Zhenzhen and said with a smile.
Little Tangyuan smiled sweetly, "Hello, Grandma, aunt, and aunt." Then he looked at Su Zhenzhen, "Mom, do you miss Chaochao? Chaochao misses you so much and wants you to hug him~" He acted coquettishly in a baby voice.
Su Zhenzhen was still sitting in her seat. She deliberately avoided looking at Rong Jinchen and was still angry with him. "Yes, mommy misses Chaochao so much. Come, mommy will hug Chaochao." She put down the white porcelain spoon and stood up to take the little glutinous rice ball from Rong Jinchen's arms. "Qingqing, don't hold him. Chaochao is chubby now. You can't hold him." The man's eyes were very gentle. He didn't feel embarrassed when Su Zhenzhen deliberately ignored him.
Little Tangyuan suddenly covered his little face with his hands and said, "Chao Chao is so fat that he will hurt his mother." He should be held by his father.
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