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Chapter 481 Trust (Part )

Jiang Wanhua and Jiang Yuehua were choked speechless.

Princess Baohua said calmly, "Don't say such nonsense anymore. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager will be unhappy if they hear it, and I don't like to hear it either."

Jiang Wanhua replied awkwardly.

Jiang Yuehua was unwilling to give in, and whispered: "There are no outsiders here, so I'll say a few words from the heart. I admit that Jiang Shaohua is capable and talented. But she stretches her hands too far and is too ambitious. As a vassal king, she should stay in Nanyang County. What is she doing in the capital?"

Jiang Wanhua couldn't help but continue the conversation, "She said she was worried about the emperor's health, but in fact, she just wanted to take the opportunity to win the emperor's trust and the favor of the Empress Dowager."

"She is already the Princess of Nanyang. Could it be that she wants to be promoted to a higher level and become a princess?" Jiang Yuehua pouted and spoke more harshly: "My cousin is soft-hearted and kind-hearted. I won't bother with her. If it were me, I would not tolerate it."

Princess Baohua frowned, her eyes slightly cold: "Stop talking. Have you forgotten what I said before? We sisters have been pampered in the palace and don't know anything about the major affairs of the court. We can't help the emperor, but at least we can't cause trouble."

"Cousin Shaohua is capable and can help the emperor share his worries. This is a good thing. I couldn't ask for more."

"You must stop gossiping."

Princess Baohua, who was always good-tempered, scolded him with a sullen face and left in anger.

Jiang Wanhua and Jiang Yuehua were left behind, looking at each other in dismay.

Jiang Wanhua bit her lip, not knowing what she was thinking.

Jiang Yuehua whispered quietly: "You say, the emperor is so good to Jiang Shaohua, could it be that he has other intentions?"

Jiang Wanhua was startled: "Shh! Don't say such things!"

"I'm not talking nonsense." Jiang Yuehua whispered, "The emperor still has a few months before he is out of mourning. Jiang Shaohua's last name is Jiang, but she is actually a woman of a different last name. She is scheming and has many tricks. Maybe the emperor has been bewitched by her and has had some thoughts about her."

Jiang Wanhua covered Jiang Yuehua's mouth with a handkerchief: "Don't say anything more. We are both engaged, and we will be able to get married and leave the palace in a few months. Don't talk nonsense and cause trouble. If you anger the emperor, we will be in trouble."

Jiang Yuehua then stopped talking in dismay.

After staying in the exquisite bird cage for a long time, watching the eagle flying freely in the sky, it is inevitable to feel resentful and indignant. The seeds of jealousy have long been planted in their hearts. In fact, Jiang Shaohua has not done anything to them, but they are unhappy when they think of her.

……

At this time, Jiang Shaohua had already arrived before Emperor Taihe.

"The emperor looks much better today than yesterday." Jiang Shaohua looked at him carefully and said with a smile, "It seems that the emperor slept well last night."

Emperor Taihe relaxed his brows and smiled, "When you came, you solved my biggest problem. When I feel better, I eat well, sleep well, and feel more energetic."

After some jokes, Eunuch Ge brought over a bowl of hot medicine.

Jiang Shaohua automatically avoided it and did not rush to feed the medicine or show his courtesy.

There are differences between men and women. She walks and sits upright, but she has to keep the proper distance.

Emperor Taihe saw it and smiled, then drank the medicine with the help of Eunuch Ge.

Then, several Zhongshu Sheren came forward, saluted the emperor first, and then greeted Jiang Shaohua. Jiang Shaohua smiled and returned the salute: "Everyone, please stand up."

"If there is anything, just report it one by one." Emperor Taihe ordered: "Cousin Shaohua, listen too." Zheng Chen's thick black eyebrows moved, and he glanced quickly at Jiang Shaohua.

Jiang Shaohua had no intention of pretending to refuse, and agreed with a smile: "Your Majesty trusts me, so I will listen. Maybe I can give you some advice and help you."

The trust and preference given are received openly and honestly, which is also a pleasant thing in itself.

Emperor Taihe laughed.

The Emperor Taihe smiled more today than he had in the previous half month combined. Wang Jin thought silently in his heart and was the first to speak back: "Your Majesty, today all six ministries have submitted memorials, a total of thirteen."

Emperor Taihe nodded slightly and signaled the servants to read the memorials one by one.

There were many memorials and government affairs that had not been reviewed and dealt with in time. Every day, there were new memorials. There were thirteen memorials from the six ministries alone that needed the emperor's decision. The memorials from the prefectures and counties had not yet been submitted.

Being an emperor is a tough job, that's for sure.

The first memorial was from the Ministry of Works. Every summer, it was the flood season. Every year, a lot of money had to be spent on repairing the river embankment. Every year, 60% of the taxes were used to support military expenses, and the remaining 20% ​​was spent on river works. No wonder the treasury of Daliang was empty, so empty that rats could run through it.

"…Minister Zhou has submitted three memorials in succession, asking the emperor to allocate money to repair the river and build dams." After reading the memorials, Wang Sheren said respectfully, "Please approve it, emperor."

Emperor Taihe frowned.

There have been frequent natural disasters and wars in the north, and floods in the south in the past two years. River embankments must be repaired, and even if they are repaired, they are sometimes washed away by floods, causing great losses to the people and property, and flooding villages and fertile fields. The losses are immeasurable.

The river embankment must be repaired. But this year's taxes have been used up. Where will the money for repairing the river come from?

Zheng Chen stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I would like to go with the Ministry of Works to repair the river embankment. I would like to be your eyes and see where the Ministry of Works' money is being used."

Emperor Taihe's expression eased: "You went to Sizhou at the beginning of the year. It was a long journey and very tiring. How can I bear to let you travel again?"

Zheng Chen responded without hesitation: "I am deeply indebted to the Emperor. It is my duty to share His Majesty's worries. I do not feel tired."

Wang Jin also bowed and said, "I would like to recommend myself to inspect the river and supervise the construction."

Emperor Taihe hesitated slightly.

Minister Zhou of the Ministry of Works and Prime Minister Wang were on the same page. Wang Jin was Prime Minister Wang's youngest son and his stance was unstable. It was obviously not appropriate for him to supervise the river construction. As for Zheng Chen, he and Prime Minister Wang's party were at odds because of the impeachment of Duke Anguo. If he went there, he would definitely find faults and easily cause conflicts. It would also be very detrimental to the stability of the court.

As for Li Boyuan, his wedding date was only a few months away. It was common for the river bank to take a year or so to be repaired, so it was inconvenient to send him there.

And Jiang Yi...you'd better stay in the palace and don't leave the capital.

After all the calculations, it turns out that none of the confidants around me are suitable.

Jiang Shaohua's voice rang in his ears: "Your Majesty, who to send to supervise the construction is secondary, and we can discuss it later. The most important thing right now is to approve the memorial and calculate how many miles of river embankment to build and how much money and grain are needed."

Emperor Taihe nodded and said, "The river bank must be repaired. Wang Sheren, bring the memorial here and I will approve it."

"Tomorrow, Prime Minister Wang will come to the palace. Give this memorial to Prime Minister Wang and summon important officials to the palace to discuss this matter."

Next, our Princess Nanyang will show her skills in the court^_^