Murong Jin had only sent An Kesen to inform His Majesty that he was not feeling well today and would not be attending court. Who knows what this person was actually going to inform him about?
"My lord, the Prime Minister requests an audience."
Murong Jin put down the book in her hand. "What is it?"
The Prime Minister doesn't come to the Regent's Palace unless there's something important to discuss. What is it today?
Yi shook his head. "I don't know."
"Let him in."
When Yi Yi returned, the Prime Minister was also there. Soon after, someone announced, "Your Highness, the General Who Protects the Nation requests an audience."
"Your Highness! The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review requests an audience."
"Your Highness! The Grand Tutor and Grand Preceptor request an audience!"
"Your Highness! General Ning requests an audience!"
"Your Highness, the Duke of Ningguo requests an audience!"
"Your Highness, Marquis Cheng requests an audience!"
"Your Highness..."
Murong Jin was at his wit's end: "...Stop asking for an audience, just let them all in."
What did Ankesen do?
It's completely useless.
It seems we need to find someone more eloquent to replace Di Junlan.
Looking at the rows of civil and military officials in the courtyard, Murong Jin sat in the main hall, holding a cup of tea in his hand, and said, "Speak, what business do you have with me at the Prince's residence?"
Li Mingzhong bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have come to see you."
"Your subject agrees."
Once someone takes the lead, others will naturally follow.
Murong Jin looked at Li Mingzhong and said, "His Majesty is resting. If there is anything, we can discuss it at noon."
Li Mingzhong: "Yes."
Although I had some doubts, I decided to wait and see.
Then a group of people ate breakfast, Bo Bo Chicken, made in the kitchen, in the courtyard.
The chef said, "You mean this? The prince just said to make something simple, and I thought this would be fine as a stew, so I made this. Anyway, they seem to be enjoying it quite a bit..."
Murong Jin didn't eat any; instead, she ate some light side dishes, while the ministers, their faces flushed, kept saying, "This is mine, don't try to take it from me..."
"I never expected to find such delicious food on my first visit to the Prince's residence. I wonder if the Regent will think I'm too stingy if I come here to eat for free in the future..."
Murong Jin sat calmly in the hall. There were several round tables in the courtyard, each with a large pot on it and plates next to it, filled with ingredients prepared by the kitchen...
Murong Jin wondered if opening a shop for Qiao'er would allow them to earn more money.
Yi Yi came to Murong Jin's side and whispered to her, "His Majesty has already rested."
Murong Jin: "Hmm, where's that girl Qiao'er?"
Yi Yi: "Miss Qiao'er has gone to the library."
...
"Qiao'er, Qiao'er, have you finished writing today's content?"
Ling Qiao'er sat in the chair, looking at the manuscript on the table. "No, I'm thinking about how to write the next one."
"How about you write one of those stories about important women dressing as men?"
Ling Qiao'er shook her head. "This isn't fun. I'm not interested in this. If I'm not interested, I can't write anything. I'll easily get stuck."
"But when does the shopkeeper plan to give me a day off? I've been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to eat with my brother."
The waiter, who was tidying up the books, said, "Well, I'm afraid the shopkeeper might want to take advantage of your value and exploit you, so a holiday seems unlikely."
Ling Qiao'er sighed, "I see. Then I have no choice but to resign and find another job."
"If you tell this to the shopkeeper, he might give you more money, but he might also exploit you ruthlessly after giving you more money."
Ling Qiao'er: "..." At first, it was just for fun, and I was also looking for a chance to meet the Regent. I never expected to run into this cunning merchant, the shopkeeper!
...
At noon, Ling Qiao'er returned to the Regent's Palace.
Upon entering, I saw that the hall and the courtyard outside were full of people.
Wow.
Why are there so many people today?
Moreover, judging from their clothing, these people are either rich or noble.
As soon as he saw her, he immediately slipped over and slowly led her from behind to Murong Jin's side.
"Those people are here to see His Majesty. They are civil and military officials from the court. There are more than sixty of them today."
He had no idea how Ankesen had sent someone to deliver the message, or how so many people had come.
"How many civil and military officials are there in total?"
"There are over two hundred people in the capital, but only a little over one hundred are eligible to attend court, and half of them have come today..."
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiao'er looked puzzled and asked him, "Why are there so many people?"
Yi Yi: "I don't know, but it seems that Master has something to discuss with you."
Ling Qiao'er: "Okay." Anyway, she had just talked to the shopkeeper. If he didn't give her a holiday and continued to exploit her, she would go to another bookstore to write stories for others. So she was very free now, as long as she could guarantee to write one story for the shopkeeper every month.
After Ling Qiao'er appeared, the ministers were taken away by Yi Yi, a guard from the Regent's side.
After looking at each other for a moment, they all wore the same expression.
Who is that woman?
Why was Yi Yi so respectful to her?
Why would a woman appear in the Prince's mansion?
When Ling Qiao'er arrived at Murong Jin's side, they were all stunned and shocked when they saw the gentle smile on Murong Jin's face.
"Brother Jin, I heard from Yi that you wanted to see me about something?"
Murong Jin looked at her and said, "Sit down. I do have something to tell you." Then she glanced at the dozens of pairs of eyes in the courtyard, all of which were filled with gossip.
Murong Jin: "..."
"Gentlemen, why don't you all go back first? I'll send someone to inform you when His Majesty wakes up?"
"No, no, no need, Regent. Just pretend we don't exist."
They wanted to know what the relationship was between this woman and the regent!
This is the first time a woman has been allowed into the Regent's Palace.
They were curious.
Ling Qiao'er blinked, then landed directly on Murong Jin's lap, her voice becoming sweet and her face beaming with a smile, "Brother, look at me a few more times, I don't believe your eyes are empty..."
Murong Jin looked at the person on his lap and realized that the girl was playing around. Then his eyes darkened and his male voice was deep, "Girl, don't play with fire."
Ling Qiao'er cursed inwardly a few times.
This older brother is so cool!
"Waaaaah."
If only she were a man, especially a handsome man with a great physique!
Yi Yi stared blankly at the woman sitting on their master's lap, then looked at their master's eyes, which immediately darkened...
In terms of men, the master imitated them perfectly...
The others' inner thoughts: Wow!!!
This is clearly a relationship that's not simple. Besides, they've been hugging and cuddling. They won't believe it if you say there's nothing between them.
Who remembers that the Regent would never go near a woman! He wouldn't even touch her.
Now, he's sitting on a woman's lap and flirting with her.
Does the regent dislike women?
Do you believe it?
I don't believe it anyway.
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