Dressed as a wealthy and rebellious son, his stepmother

There are three positions in the court.

The radicals, represented by Prime Minister Shu, strongly suggested the Western Expedition, which was quite normal. After all, Prime Minister Shu's two sons were in the military camp. Only by constantly fighting would they have more room for advancement.

The conservatives represented by Guo Chong, the minister of the Ministry of Revenue, strongly suggested a truce. After all, as long as there was a war, the Ministry of Revenue would have to spend millions and millions of money, and no one wanted to add so many things to themselves.

The rest are all neutrals. They don't express any opinions. They just wait for Qi Yuan to give the final conclusion and then follow others' opinions.

"Your reasons are all very good." Qi Yuan sat on the dragon chair and looked down at everyone, "Then who do you think I should listen to?"

"Your Majesty is arbitrary and has his own ruling. I am willing to obey your Majesty's decision."

As soon as Prime Minister Shu took the lead, all the officials fell to their knees.

Qi Yuan looked at the officials and said after a long while, "I think we should fight."

Prime Minister Shu visibly breathed a sigh of relief, "Your Majesty is wise."

"It's just that the war in the east and south is tight now, and there are not enough generals for the Western Expedition."

"Your Majesty, I am willing to recommend my two sons. It is my honor to fight for the country."

"Okay, Prime Minister Shu has great righteousness." Qi Yuan clapped his hands, with a deep look in his eyes, "I will give Prime Minister Shu the title of Protector of the Country, and Shu Yi will be General Zhaowu, leading an army of 100,000 to conquer the Yuezhi in the west."

"According to the order."

After discussing this major matter, the remaining issues were personnel changes.

Shu Wan had already read the booklet last night and was not very interested at this time.

She looked at her father and brother standing in the court hall, but she couldn't make any waves in her heart.

When it comes to hatred, there isn’t much left now.

People of every era bear the mark of a specific era, which is heavily influenced by economic foundation, social concepts, and traditional thoughts.

It goes without saying that Prime Minister Shu treated her as a tool and her elder brother and younger brother treated her as a tool. It goes without saying that women of this era are all tools.

As if aware of Shu Wan's gaze, Prime Minister Shu glanced this way.

But he was standing in the hall and could not look directly in the direction of the emperor, so he only glanced briefly.

But just this glance made Prime Minister Shu feel a chill in his heart, and even he didn't know why.

The courtiers were discussing government affairs, and before they knew it, it was noon.

Normally at this time, Qi Yuan would give everyone an hour to continue the discussion after eating.

But today, Qi Yuan gave everyone an unprecedented holiday and asked the courtiers to go back at noon.

When the officials dispersed, Qi Yuan did not take Shu Wan back to the palace, but changed into regular clothes with Shu Wan and went out of the palace together.

In total, it has been more than a month since Shu Wan returned to this era.

But as an official lady and concubine, Shu Wan had no right to go out.

Shu Wan is very happy to be able to go shopping outside now.

Qi Yuan did not overly suppress commercial development. Business in the Beiling Dynasty was very prosperous, and there were many shops on both sides of the streets.

"Is there anything you want to buy?" Qi Yuan followed Shu Wan, "I'll pay."

"It's really quite a lot."

Shu Wan is a person who arranges her life well at any time.

Even though she is now in a mystery and has a long road ahead, Shu Wan still wants to buy more pairs of beautiful earrings.

She picked carefully and didn't notice Qi Yuan approaching. When she smelled the fragrance of green bamboo on Qi Yuan's body, Qi Yuan had already planted a white jade magnolia on her head.

Both of them wore men's clothes when they left the palace, so in the eyes of others, they were just a handsome man coaxing another man tenderly.

The boss stood aside and carefully observed it for a long time. For the sake of the most expensive white jade hairpin in the store, he finally said, "Young master, this hairpin looks really good. Otherwise, I can buy it for you."

"Young Master?" Qi Yuan repeated, looking at Shu Wan's appearance at this time, there was a hint of smile in his tone, "Indeed, then wrap everything up."

"okay!"

The boss was so happy that he quickly wrapped the jewelry and gave it to Shu Wan.

Qi Yuan took it directly, "I'll get it."

The boss was stunned for a moment and said, "Hey, okay."

In fact, he had just thought about giving something to Qi Yuan who looked like he was above, but the aura of a superior person on Qi Yuan was too strong, and he was a little scared, so he didn't dare to get close.

After leaving the jewelry store, Shu Wan visited a porcelain store, a silk and satin shop, and finally went to Ruyi Building.

In her previous life, Shu Wan liked to come to Ruyilou to eat.

Even modern cooks have good skills, but times are different, the ingredients and cooking methods are different, and the flavors presented are also different. "Speaking of which, this is my first time eating here." Qi Yuan poured Shu Wan a cup of tea, "I've always wanted to come here before, but I never had the chance."

"Your Majesty is busy with government affairs."

"That's not the case." Qi Yuan's eyes fell on Shu Wan's hand, "It's just because I want to come with you."

Shu Wan's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly. She raised her head and looked into Qi Yuan's deep eyes. "Your Majesty, I am a concubine of low status."

"Is it still low?" Qi Yuan's eyes moved slightly, as if he was seriously considering Shu Wan's words, "Wait for a while, and I will give you another promotion."

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Shu Wan is already a noble concubine now. If she is promoted further, she will only be a queen.

Shu Wan looked at Qi Yuan in surprise. Why did she feel that Qi Yuan's attitude towards her was better than before leaving the palace.

She carefully recalled the journey just now and made sure that she had not exposed anything, but Qi Yuan's change in attitude was too strange.

"Your Majesty, my concubine"

"No need to say more." Qi Yuan stopped Shu Wan's words. He finally moved his eyes away from Shu Wan's hand and his expression became gentler. "The queen's position is worthy of you."

Qi Yuan's gaze was too hot, as if the disguise covering it had been removed, and what was revealed was the heat that could melt a person over the years.

Shu Wan subconsciously turned her head to avoid Qi Yuan's gaze, "Here comes the food."

"Ah."

During this meal, Shu Wan was a little satisfied, because Qi Yuan's attitude towards her was really ridiculously good.

As the king of a country, he personally served her food and tea. Shu Wan couldn't tell whether he was treating her as a substitute or testing her.

The two of them came out of the palace in the afternoon. After playing for so long, by the time they finished eating, night had already fallen.

"Your Majesty, shall we go back now?"

The palace is tightly guarded, and the palace doors will be locked when the time comes.

"it is good."

Qi Yuan took Shu Wan away and walked out of Ruyi Building. The street lights were like daylight, which was really beautiful.

Looking at the lanterns with different images, Shu Wan's eyes moved slightly. She was about to say something, but she choked back her words before they came out.

She turned her head, and Qi Yuan didn't know when he took her hand.

Qi Yuan's palm was different from his cold appearance. On the contrary, it was extremely hot.

Sensing Shu Wan's gaze, Qi Yuan raised the corners of his lips slightly, tightened his hold on Shu Wan's hand, "Go back."

"Ah."

Shu Wan followed Qi Yuan back to the palace, but after entering the palace gate, Qi Yuan took her up to the turret.

Standing at the top of the turret, you can almost overlook the entire capital.

Shu Wan was puzzled, "Is there something going on? Why are you here."

"Fulfill a promise." Qi Yuan tilted his head and looked deeply at Shu Wan, "A promise made a long time ago."

After Qi Yuan finished speaking, he raised his right hand and waved it slightly.

The next moment, something took off into the sky, and then, gorgeous fireworks filled the sky.

The ancient fireworks technology is naturally not as good as modern ones. When the fireworks are launched into the sky, there are only white sparks.

But Qi Yuan is the emperor and can win with quantity.

Countless fireworks shot up into the sky in bunches, giving off a shocking beauty like a jade tree and a beautiful forest. Half of the capital was illuminated by this fireworks.

Memories from long ago suddenly appeared in Shu Wan's mind.

At that time, when she first met Qi Yuan, she was sitting in the imperial garden crying sadly because of her fall.

Little Qi Yuan, who was the prince at that time, said a lot of words to make her happy in order to prevent her from crying.

Finally, Qi Yuan promised to take her to see the most beautiful fireworks next time, and she barely stopped crying.

"What are fireworks?" Shu Wan, who is still 6 years old, has never seen one before.

"It's golden rain falling from the sky. If you stop crying, I will show you it later."

"Okay, it's a deal."

"It's a word."

The promise made by the 11-year-old prince, now separated by two lives and spanning the gap of time, was finally fulfilled by Emperor Qi Yuan. (End of chapter)