I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1246 From the people, back to the people

Wu Dameng didn't go to the palace today because her master told her that she didn't need to go and that she should go and talk to her advisor.

So after getting up early in the morning, Wu Dameng read a book seriously, but actually fell asleep after reading only one line.

He was lectured by Su Zimu.

Wu Dameng listened obediently, then continued to study diligently, and then went back to sleep.

This is understandable, Wu Dameng couldn't help it; she just got really sleepy whenever she saw those words, and she was quite annoyed by it herself.

Because she's decided to study hard!
Especially after having such a big meal at that restaurant a couple of days ago, she realized clearly that her grandfather's statement that "you can't eat while studying, you have to earn money while studying" was wrong!

My master wrote a poem and in return received such a lavish meal, a table with more than a dozen dishes and bowls, which cost more than twenty taels of silver. In particular, when he left, the innkeeper gave him quite a lot of gifts.

Who says you can't eat while studying!
So she decided to study hard.

So Wu Dameng even has a book on her waist today.

She stood obediently at the bend in the market street outside the Chengtian Gate Imperial Road, where her master had arranged to meet her.

"Big cute boy."

However, just as Wu Dameng was secretly glancing at a pastry stall that had just passed by, wondering whether he should buy two to eat,

I heard that sound.

Looking up, Wu Dameng immediately clasped his hands in greeting, but then changed it to a deep bow: "Greetings, Lord Dugu."

Dugu Ruyuan, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

Wu Dameng had met him at the Su residence and several times when he went to the palace. Over time, they met so often that they naturally became acquainted.

Seeing the chubby little girl's formal bow, Dugu Ruyuan smiled and returned the bow in kind before asking, "Are you waiting for someone here?"

Wu Dameng nodded: "Okay, let's wait."

At this point, Wu Dameng grinned and said, "Wait for Sister Ruyu."

After Dugu Ruyuan smiled, he thought about leaving. Today he had taken the time to go to the palace to see the Empress.

They wanted to learn from the Empress how she could identify those who had committed crimes.

But it was a coincidence that the Empress had a chance to do it.

This left him helpless.

However, it cannot be said that the Empress refused to teach, as that would be extremely disrespectful, and Dugu Ruyuan should not think that way.

He probably thought that the Empress also had unspeakable difficulties or other reasons.

However, this does not mean that Dugu Ruyuan has given up.

Before leaving, he chatted for a few words with the court lady who had seen him off.

According to Lady Sun, the Empress usually likes to know how the common people are doing, or what is happening in the homes of officials.

Lady Sun didn't say much.

But Dugu Ruyuan pondered for a moment. He knew that the Empress loved to stroll outside the palace and especially loved walking among the common people.

So Dugu Ruyuan let the carriage go back on its own, and walked to the Dali Temple government office himself. Along the way, he thought about how the Empress could always accurately know whether others were good or bad without any intelligence.

However, it's time to say goodbye to Wu Dameng and leave.

But when Dugu Ruyuan looked at the chubby little girl, he was taken aback. This little girl was the Empress's apprentice.

After a moment's thought, Dugu Ruyuan looked at Wu Dameng and said, "Damengzi, the Empress is your master."

Wu Dameng blinked and nodded.

But just as he was about to speak, he noticed the owner of the pastry stall pushing his stall past him. His eyes immediately widened, and he turned his head to follow the stall.

Dugu Ruyuan saw this, smiled, called out to the shop owner, bought two pieces of pastry, and then turned around to give them to Wu Dameng.

Wu Dameng's eyes widened, and after chuckling, she felt extremely embarrassed, realizing she shouldn't just accept the offer like that.

Dugu Ruyuan smiled and said, "I want to ask you a question, consider this your reward."

Upon hearing this, Wu Dameng didn't stand on ceremony. After taking the item, he looked at Dugu Ruyuan and said, "Please ask, sir."

But when it came to coal mining, Wu Dameng added, "I don't know much about studying, so asking me is pointless."

Dugu Ruyuan was both amused and exasperated, but she asked, "Has Your Majesty ever taught you how to judge people?"

Wu Dameng blinked and asked, "What do you mean?"

Dugu Ruyuan smiled and said, "It's about how to see if others have problems."

Wu Dameng understood immediately and said, "No."

Dugu Ruyuan frowned, but was about to ask a question when she saw Wu Dameng turn her head to look at the nearby mutton soup shop. The mutton soup had just been boiled and its aroma was enticing.

Seeing Wu Dameng staring intently at that spot, swallowing hard, Dugu Ruyuan smiled helplessly again and said, "Come on, let's go eat a bowl. I'm hungry too."

Wu Dameng looked at Dugu Ruyuan. This Lord Dugu was quite generous! He didn't seem at all like the stingy person Lianqiao had described.

After ordering two bowls of mutton soup, Dugu Ruyuan looked at Wu Dameng and said, "Let me put it another way: Do you know why Your Majesty can always tell at a glance who has a problem, and then use that person as a starting point to uncover many other things?"

Wu Dameng blinked.

Dugu Ruyuan thought she hadn't explained things well, so she smiled and tried to explain.

Wu Dameng said, "Sister Channu said that Master has something dirty on him."

Dugu Ruyuan was stunned for a moment.

Wu Dameng added, "But Aunt Ping said that it was Master's discerning eye that allowed him to see clearly the difference between yin and yang, black and white."

Dugu Ruyuan looked at Wu Dameng.

Wu Dameng continued, "But if you ask me, it's because she's my master that she can tell."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Ruyuan was left speechless, feeling as if he had said nothing at all.

But noticing that Wu Dameng was staring at something again, he turned his head and saw that the little girl was staring at the lamb ribs that had been fished out of the pot. The lamb ribs were tender, and if you dipped them in chili vinegar and chive blossom sauce, they would be incredibly delicious.

Dugu Ruyuan turned around and saw Wu Dameng pursing her lips and swallowing hard. She immediately ordered the boss to bring her two jin (a unit of weight, approximately 1 kg).

Wu Dameng stared wide-eyed at Dugu Ruyuan in disbelief. "Lord Dugu, we're not even acquainted, yet you're treating me to such a delicious meal! Brother Lianqiao was definitely wrong."

Dugu Ruyuan was taken aback. Forsythia?

But put that aside for now and continued looking at Wu Dameng: "Is it because the Empress is your master that you think she can tell right from wrong?"

After nodding, Wu Dameng added, "I think it's because Master has met a lot of good people that she can spot bad people at a glance. Every time Master goes shopping, she doesn't go to those expensive places. She just wanders around the stalls or places where ordinary people like me go. She says it's cheap and affordable, and she can't afford the expensive things, so she doesn't go there."

"But I think Master disdains going to those kinds of places and prefers to be with ordinary people. After all, with Master's status, how could he not afford it? And once, I heard Sister Linhan say that Master said something like 'come from the people and go back to the people.' Then, before my grandfather passed away, he told me that you can tell at a glance whether people are rich or poor, and you can also spot those who are up to no good and seek shady dealings. After spending a lot of time with ordinary people, you can naturally tell them apart."

Dugu Ruyuan looked at Wu Dameng, her expression faltering, and murmured softly, "From the people, to the people?"

Wu Dameng nodded: "Yes."

As he spoke, Wu Dameng's eyes widened as he watched the large plate of mutton being served, complete with chili and vinegar.

The little girl kept swallowing.

Dugu Ruyuan, after a moment of deep thought, suddenly stood up, looking enlightened, and muttered to herself, "No wonder Her Majesty likes to leave the palace so much. Even when she is sick or injured, she always leaves the palace upon returning. No wonder Her Majesty always goes to the common people's markets instead of those luxurious ones. So that's how it is. Coming from the people, returning to the people."

"Your Majesty is always concerned about the people, and that's how you distinguish between good and evil people. People who live peaceful lives would never do such things, and those who do such things are naturally different from those who live peaceful lives."

"No wonder Her Majesty is unwilling to say it. How could she tell us such a thing? If she did, wouldn't it become an imperial edict? How many people would do it just to curry favor? If that happens, it will backfire and the original intention will be changed."

At this point, Dugu Ruyuan looked up at the people around him, but he couldn't tell the difference between good and bad at a glance, and then he gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Having served as an official for decades, including more than twenty years in the Dali Temple, I believe I have solved and investigated countless cases, but I have forgotten such a simple principle.

Suddenly, Dugu Ruyuan looked down at Wu Dameng, who wanted to eat but was too embarrassed to start, and smiled as he patted Wu Dameng's head: "Damengzi, if you ever need anything in the future, you can come to Dali Temple to find me. You've helped me a lot today!"

Wu Dameng looked up: "Hmm?"

Dugu Ruyuan turned around and looked at the stall owner: "Boss, another pound here."

Wu Dameng's eyes widened in disbelief. Good heavens! This Lord Dugu is so generous!
Dugu Ruyuan looked at Wu Dameng and said, "I know you have a big appetite, but I have urgent business to attend to right now. You can eat this, and take the rest with you. Next time, I'll invite you to my house for a proper meal."

Wu Dameng nodded immediately, finding Dugu Ruyuan pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at her. Anyone who suddenly invites me to dinner is a good person! A truly kind person!
After taking the money, Dugu Ruyuan hurriedly prepared to leave.

But then, as if suddenly remembering something, she looked at Wu Dameng and asked, "Did Lian Qiao do something to you that made you say he was wrong? If so, please tell me."

Wu Dameng had just picked up a piece of mutton and dipped it in chili sauce when she heard this and immediately said, "Brother Lianqiao said it's not good that you're stingy, but you're such a good person! So generous!"

As he spoke, he looked at the large table of mutton and the two large bowls of mutton soup. He was such a kind person!

Upon hearing this, Dugu Ruyuan smiled gently, told Wu Dameng to eat slowly so as not to burn himself, and then left with a smile.

After muttering "Forsythia" under his breath
He muttered the words "From the people, to the people" as he left.

Although Wu Dameng didn't know what was going on, and even less why the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was inviting her to eat,
Just eat!

Since it's right in front of us, it would be a waste not to eat it!
People around watched as this little girl ate three or four pounds of mutton by herself, so extravagant. They all swallowed hard and wondered if she could finish it.

When Su Chang'an and the others came out of Chengtian Gate.
Su Chang'an immediately spotted Wu Dameng, who was surrounded by a pile of meat, her mouth greasy and her face beaming with happiness.

Especially when you see that big bowl of meat.

My rich apprentice! I wouldn't dare order this much even if I were out!

Unless his wife is nearby.

(End of this chapter)