The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1227 Arrangement
"Ahem, I heard that there's a grievance meeting going on in the Classics Hall?"

In Qingyuan Palace, Emperor Yanping drank the medicine in one gulp and faced the concerned gaze of Empress Sheng Ran with a faint smile.

Sheng Ran wiped the medicine stains from the corners of Emperor Yanping's mouth with a handkerchief, and then selected a small dish of pickled fruits from the tray brought by Zhiyu, and said with a smile: "Among the cabinet members, the only one missing is the head of the Ministry of Revenue. How can this not be a topic? But when it comes to the Ministry of Revenue, how can we not mention the allocation of funds? As the conversation goes on, it will naturally become a meeting for crying poverty and complaining."

As she spoke, she picked a particularly pleasing fruit with a stick and passed it to Emperor Yanping's mouth: "They are afraid that Sister Yuan will enter the cabinet immediately, and they are also worried about the Ministry of Revenue's appropriation. They speak miserably, but there is not much truth in their words... The more I get to know these court officials, the more I feel that sometimes they are just as talkative as the villagers!"

"The Queen hasn't gotten used to it yet! I've gotten used to it a long time ago!" Emperor Yanping joked, and asked Sheng Ran for two more pieces of candied cakes. "But it's also strange, they fight so hard in the morning court, but when they leave the court, they are all very well-mannered. It's really hard to endure!"

"Your Majesty, what you said seems... quite a pity." Sheng Ran put the heater in the hands of Emperor Yanping, and then laughed and joked, "If the important officials of the court really start fighting, I'm afraid it will come to you again."

"Let them make noise, just listen to the noise." Emperor Yanping leaned against the pillow, half squinting his eyes and half saying, "It's better than now... When Zi Tong was here, it was all good; but when Zi Tong was busy, this palace was too quiet."

"Then I will move to another place to assist in the administration. The Lanzheng Hall will only be used when receiving court officials. At other times, I will accompany you in the Qingyuan Palace."

If it were the former Emperor Yanping, he would have certainly spoken out in opposition, but the current Emperor Yanping's eyes lit up when he heard it.

Sheng Ran saw this, suppressed her bitterness, and mentioned the upcoming ceremony of enthroning the Crown Princess: "Lord He from the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Observatory have chosen two dates, one slightly closer and one slightly further away, and let me make the decision."

"Hmm... is there a way to explain this?"

"They are both good days. Lord He said that if we want to invite envoys from allied countries to attend, then the later date would be safer."

"Then choose the good day later!" Emperor Yanping helped Sheng Ran make the decision without hesitation.

"Okay, I'll follow your majesty's arrangements! But I heard from Lord He and the Minister of the Ministry of Rites that a team of envoys will be needed this time, and the arrangements are also a problem." Sheng Ran agreed and rubbed the hand warmer.

Emperor Yanping thought for a moment and said: "Then we should arrange them all in the outer city. There is a large area there, the scenery nearby is beautiful, and there are several official schools scattered around, which is just enough space for them to move around."

"Okay, then I will write a note and hand it back to the cabinet later." Sheng Ran accepted Emperor Yanping's opinion without hesitation.

Suddenly, Emperor Yanping's smile became even more dazzling: "By the way, did He Benchu ​​show the most detailed plan to Zi Tong?"

Speaking of this, Sheng Ran had something to say: "I have seen it, but I feel that this person's arrangement is too luxurious. After all, Xiongwa is still young, and I am afraid that she will be bored in an overly complicated palace."

Emperor Yanping had other ideas, "My daughter is the crown prince, and that must be known to everyone at home and abroad. I can't think it's too much trouble."

He was halfway through his speech when he picked up the teacup to moisten his throat. "If you are worried that the little girl will make a fuss, just ask He Benchu ​​and the others to modify the details. The little girl doesn't need to cooperate. All she needs to do is stand for a while in the Crown Princess's court dress."

"Your Majesty, do you want to let the foreign vassals see the grandeur of the enthronement ceremony?"

"Well, the nobles and common people, the aristocratic families, and the high officials of the court should all see clearly."

When Sheng Ran heard this, her previous hesitation disappeared, and her face returned to its previous calmness. She said, "Then I will pay part of the expenses myself, so as to reduce the burden on the national treasury." "Don't worry, Queen. All my treasury is at your disposal. There is no need to use the treasury of Yongxiang Palace."

Sheng Ran smiled and was about to say something else when she heard Emperor Yanping whisper, "After the enthronement ceremony, there will be a notice to the ancestral temple. The Empress will lead the way there herself."

Hearing this, Sheng Ran pursed her lips and said, "Your Majesty, please take good care of yourself, and then we will go together as a family of three."

Emperor Yanping smiled and said softly, "I have been feeling weak lately. I am out of breath after walking a few steps with the help of several people... How about this, we take the baby to Si Palace when the weather is good, and tell the good news to the Royal Grandfather, the Royal Grandmother, the Royal Father, the Queen Mother, and Concubine An."

"Okay, I'll listen to your majesty." Sheng Ran knew the importance of Si Gong to Emperor Yanping, so she agreed readily.

The couple had good intentions, but they did not expect that Kyoto would suddenly experience heavy snow for several days in a row. When the sky cleared, the snow on the ground was two or three feet thick.

Sheng Ran looked at Emperor Yanping's face as he looked out the window. Fearing that he might be too worried, she coaxed him, "Your Majesty, why worry? The grand ceremony is still some time away. By the time the grand ceremony arrives, the snow will have melted under the warm sun."

"Not to mention that there is still some time before the ceremony, even if there are still a few days, it is not a big deal. I just feel that I can't go to the Si Palace before the ceremony. The more I think about it, the more regretful I feel."

"Then go the day before the enthronement ceremony." Although Sheng Ran could not understand Emperor Yanping's regret, there was still a way to make him not regret it.

"How can that be possible!" Emperor Yanping looked out the window and said softly, "Don't delay the enthronement ceremony, it's a big deal!"

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"Then before you go and tell your ancestors, let's go to Si Palace first."

Sheng Ran's words attracted the attention of Emperor Yanping: "Si Gong... let the trusted eunuch left by the emperor father go and report on his behalf!"

“……” Sheng Ran met his gaze and nodded slowly.

"As for the announcement to the ancestral temple, we will make arrangements after the envoys from various countries leave Beijing."

Sheng Ran still nodded slowly.

Emperor Yanping lowered his head and held Sheng Ran's hand, saying softly: "After the snowstorm, there will be sunny days... The good East Palace must be cleaned up before letting the little boy live there."

Sheng Ran sighed and changed the subject to talk about Pingwa: "The child has been quite fond of reading history recently. The other day he learned about the story of playing tricks on the princes with beacon fires, and he wanted to study it in detail by comparing it with the history books."

Emperor Yanping smiled, "Only when you know that something is impossible can you refrain from doing it... Children will understand what they cannot understand when they grow up. Zi Tong, go back and tell the maids around Xiongwa to pay attention to Xiongwa. It's a good thing for children to get to the bottom of things, but there are some things that they don't need to understand too early."

Sheng Ran looked at him steadily for a moment before saying "OK".

"After announcing the news to the ancestral temple, Zi Tong will present the imperial edict I have written to Sister Yuan... Although Xiong Wa is smart, it would be safer if he had a teacher to teach him."