Joy of Life: Rebirth of the Second Prince, Inviting Emperor Qing to Die

Chapter 394 It’s not easy to be the emperor
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

There was a sudden knock on the bedroom door.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of a eunuch was heard outside the door.

"Your Majesty, you should get up and attend the morning court."

Li Chengze, who was originally enjoying the facial cleanser service, turned over after hearing the noise outside and showed no signs of getting up.

However, Lin Wan'er, who was beside him, stretched out her smooth and white palm and gently patted Li Chengze's body.

"Your Majesty, it's time for you to get up."

"The ministers are still waiting for you to attend the morning court."

Li Chengze waved his hand and said, "There will be no court today. Let them go back."

The emperor went to court at five o'clock every morning, which was around five in the morning, when it was still dark.

Moreover, because he overexerted himself last night, he went to bed at 1:00 a.m.

If calculated in this way, Li Chengze only slept for nearly three hours.

If I had known this would happen, I should have kept a low profile last night.

Ye Ling'er on the other side also reached out and pushed Li Chengze, saying, "How can that be possible?"

"You are the emperor now, you should discuss national affairs."

"Why, you've only been emperor for one day, and you want to be a tyrant?"

If someone else said this, it would definitely be a crime of disrespect, and the person might even be killed along with his entire clan.

However, if this happened to Ye Ling'er, it would be a different story.

This is the future queen, so it’s natural to say that.

Although Li Chengze was very reluctant, he had no choice but to slowly open his eyes.

After all, what Ye Ling'er said just now was right. It would be disgraceful if he didn't go to court after being the emperor for just one day.

After Li Chengze opened his eyes, he said, "Come here, change my clothes."

There was a sound of "crunch".

As the door opened, two well-behaved palace maids walked in from outside.

They first lit the candles in the room, and then walked to the big bed to change Li Chengze's clothes.

However, when the palace maid looked at the scattered coats and bellybands on the ground, a hint of joy appeared on her face.

From last night till now, they have been waiting at the door and dare not sleep for a moment.

Therefore, he naturally knew exactly what was happening inside.

Soon, Li Chengze put on a golden dragon robe, put on the crown, and prepared to leave.

However, he seemed to have thought of something. He walked quickly to the big bed, got close to Ye Ling'er and Lin Wan'er, and kissed them each.

"My two beloved concubines, I will go to the morning court first. When I come back in the evening, we will continue to have an in-depth discussion."

Then Li Chengze left the room.

However, Ye Ling'er and Lin Wan'er blushed slightly, and naturally knew what Li Chengze meant just now.

After Li Chengze walked away, Ye Ling'er said to the person next to her: "Wan'er, did I lie to you? Last night... hehehe..."

Lin Wan'er blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and said, "You didn't lie to me, but... oh, I won't talk to you anymore."

Ye Ling'er knew that her best friend was shy and would definitely not discuss such things at the beginning, but she would get used to it slowly.

She thought of something again and said, "Wan'er, are you still in pain?"

"I can help you transfer your Qi to relieve the pain."

"No need, thank you Ling'er." Lin Wan'er shook her head.

Ye Ling'er smiled and said, "We are as close as sisters. Wouldn't it be awkward to say thank you?"

At this moment, Lin Wan'er seemed to have thought of something and reached out to feel around on the bed sheet for a few times.

Then, a white handkerchief with a blood plum pattern appeared in her hand. This is the custom of marriage from ancient times to the present.

Every bride will put down a clean white handkerchief before entering the bridal chamber.

When the bride wakes up the next day, someone will come to check. Only after the bleeding is detected can it be considered that the bride is chaste.

Nowadays, the rules are even more so in the palace, so they are naturally subject to inspection.

When Lin Wan'er saw the bloody handkerchief, her expression showed obvious relief.

However, after seeing this, Ye Ling'er hurriedly took out a handkerchief from under the pillow.

Then she said, "Wan'er, it's still early, let's sleep a little longer."

"Yeah." Lin Wan'er nodded and said nothing more.

……

At the same time, Li Chengze yawned and came to the "Tai Chi Hall" under the guidance of his eunuch.

When he arrived in front of the main hall, he sat directly on the dragon throne.

Immediately afterwards, the civil and military officials who had been waiting for a long time immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty."

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Li Chengze's expression became a little serious, and he waved his hand and said, "My dear ministers, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The civil and military officials then stood up and said.

At this time, the eunuch beside Li Chengze immediately said: "If you have something to say, please stand up and report it. If not, please leave the court!"

As soon as the eunuch finished speaking, an official immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Li Chengze nodded and said, "My dear, please speak."

The official said, "Your Majesty, Jiangbei has been hit by floods. More than a dozen counties have been submerged. Although the lives of the people are not in danger, the crops in the fields have been completely destroyed."

"I am sure, Your Majesty, that reducing the taxes in these counties for three years will help the people get through this difficult time."

"Approved." Li Chengze added, "Not only should taxes be reduced, but the court should also allocate funds for disaster relief."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." After the official said this, he consciously returned to his original position.

Soon after, several more officials stood up.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report. A large number of bandits have appeared in Linquan Prefecture. They often rob passing merchants, causing the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people. I beg Your Majesty to issue an order to send people to eliminate the bandits."

"Your Majesty, I have something to report. The prefect of Luoye Prefecture was corrupt and abused his power. He extorted a large amount of the people's wealth during his tenure. I have evidence here. I beg Your Majesty to examine it."

"Your Majesty, I also have something important to report..."

……

An hour later.

Most of the officials who came to court had already given their reports one after another, and almost everything that happened around the world was revealed all at once.

This is just one day's workload, and it will be like this almost every day in the future.

It’s true that being an emperor is not easy.

Fortunately, they are all problems that can be solved and nothing serious.

Li Chengze placed the memorial in his hand on the table beside him and asked, "My dear ministers, does anyone have anything else to say?"

"If not, then let's retire today."

At this moment, Fan Jian straightened his official robe, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Li Chengze waved his hand and said, "My dear, please go ahead."

Fan Jian said, "Your Majesty, I think we should discuss and choose a suitable time to attack Northern Qi, avenge the late emperor, and enhance our country's prestige!"

When Li Chengze heard this, he laughed inwardly.

It’s coming, it’s finally coming!

Wish you all a happy New Year's Eve. In the new year, may all your wishes come true and everything goes well. Congratulations on making a fortune! ! ! ! !
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