Ming Dynasty: Tanks blocked the door and you said to me, "Long live Ming Dynasty"

So he poured the medicine in the bamboo tube back into the jade bowl, put it in a food box, and sent it over.

With medicine for the emperor in her hand and the token given by Zhang Yan hanging around her waist, she had almost unimpeded access in the palace.

In order to help Zhu Youxiao recover as soon as possible, Zhang Yan treated Liu Yue almost as her own sister.

"Your Majesty, it's time to take the medicine!"

Zhu Youxiao had just picked up a memorial and opened it casually when he heard Liu Yue's voice coming from the door.

It was not until then that he remembered that they had slept in the same room last night.

Recalling the blisters on Liu Yue's chest, he asked with concern.

"Have you healed your wounds?"

Liu Yue's face turned red immediately when she heard this. She brought the medicine to the imperial desk, took the tray in her hand, took two steps back, and bowed.

"I'm much better now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, picked up the medicine and drank it all.

Liu Yue took back the empty bowl, took something out of her arms and placed it on the table.

"If your majesty feels any discomfort in your mouth, you can hold this in your mouth to relieve it."

Zhu Youxiao opened it and took a look out of curiosity.

It turned out to be a lollipop!

That’s right, lollipops!

A piece of maltose stuck on a bamboo stick...

I was actually treated like a child and coaxed with a lollipop?

It's outrageous!

But I have to say, this thing is really sweet!

When you put it in your mouth, you can smell the strong aroma of malt, which instantly suppresses the sour and bitter taste of the medicine.

"You have a heart."

Zhu Youxiao gave her an appreciative smile.

Liu Yue was very happy. After bowing, she turned around and left the Qianqing Palace.

Taking his eyes off her back, Zhu Youxiao glanced helplessly at the memorial on the imperial desk.

After the New Year, officials had nearly a month's vacation, and there were so many accumulated government affairs that memorials were carried in baskets during these days!

"Let Prince Xin come over!"

Taking the lollipop out of his mouth and swallowing the sweet water, Zhu Youxiao casually gave Wei Zhongxian an instruction.

For something like this, it would be most appropriate to let that workaholic come over!

At least, the unimportant parts can be filtered out.

As Wei Zhongxian just walked to the door, Zhu Youxiao suddenly thought of something and quickly changed his words.

"and many more!"

"Have someone bring four more tables over and place them on both sides of the imperial desk!"

"Call Elder Wen as well!"

"Let's see what the Queen is busy with. If she's not busy, call her over as well!"

Looking at the mountain of memorials, Wei Zhongxian's eyes rolled and he soon understood why he made such arrangements. He smiled, bowed and walked out.

Not long after.

Four two-meter-long tables and four armchairs were brought in by the eunuchs.

With the imperial desk at the center, they were arranged on both sides of the palace.

Afterwards, Prince Xin, Wen Tihen, and Zhang Yan also arrived at the Qianqing Palace one after another.

"Come on, come on, share some of the burden with me!"

Looking at the three people in front of him, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand to stop them from saluting, pointed at the memorials and said with a smile.

Prince Xin and Wen Tiren were better off.

After all, when Zhu Youxiao went south before, they were the ones who handled the memorials.

But Zhang Yan is different.

The harem is not allowed to interfere in political affairs. This is the rule left by our ancestors.

Not to mention reviewing memorials, even inquiring about political affairs was taboo.

Hearing this, she subconsciously looked at Prince Xin and Wen Tiren, wanting to see how they would react.

But unexpected.

Prince Xin had no objection!

There's no way he would have any objection!

As a prince, he was originally not qualified to interfere in political affairs.

Now, not only can he walk in the court openly, but he is also brought into the cabinet by Zhu Youxiao, which is against the rules.

Therefore, when faced with another thing that is not in accordance with the rules, he himself does not have much say.

What's more, Zhu Youxiao and Zhu Youjian had a good relationship since childhood, and Zhu Youjian was respectful to his sister-in-law from the bottom of his heart.

Wen Tiren, who was standing by, opened his mouth, looked at the memorials, and then looked at Zhang Yan.

"Your Majesty, this move is probably......"

Wei Zhongxian, who was standing next to the imperial desk, suddenly covered his mouth and let out a dry cough.

Wen Tiren immediately shut up when he saw this.

Zhu Youxiao glared at Wei Zhongxian and said, "What's the matter? Did you get sick from the cold after guarding the gate for me yesterday?"

"If that's the case, go home and rest!"

Wei Zhongxian smiled awkwardly: "No, I'm not cold, my throat is just a little itchy."

Zhu Youxiao then looked at Wen Tiren and asked.

"What did Elder Wen want to say just now? You can say it anyway."

Wen Tihen looked at Wei Zhongxian timidly and immediately knelt down.

"I want to say that your majesty's move is indeed a wise one!"

"The Queen is virtuous, kind, and knowledgeable. This is known to everyone in the world."

"If many things can be presided over by the Queen, it will be a blessing for the people!"

Zhu Youxiao felt very surprised. He thought that this old man would speak up and give advice, but he didn't expect him to say such words.

"Oh? Why did Elder Wen say that?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Tiren cupped his hands and answered seriously.

"Reply to His Majesty!"

"Based on past experience, the times before and after the New Year are the most likely to cause trouble."

"If my guess is correct, there should be quite a few cases submitted to the Emperor for his review."

"Among them, there should be some murder cases waiting for imperial approval."

"I dare to say something that may displease Your Majesty."

"Among these murders, it is inevitable that some are misjudgments and miscarriages of justice."

"When it comes to being careful, women are naturally better than men."

"Therefore, I think it is most appropriate to leave this matter to Your Majesty for review."

"There are also some issues concerning refugees and disaster relief. Your Majesty is kind and intelligent, and should be able to come up with better ideas."

After saying that, he turned around and kowtowed three times to Zhang Yan.

"On behalf of the people of the world, I bow to thank the queen!"

Chapter 204: Working Meal in the Palace of Heavenly Purity

This old fellow spoke so righteously that even Zhu Youxiao couldn't do anything about it!

Damn it!

He is worthy of being the longest-serving cabinet minister during the Chongzhen period!

This mouth is simply amazing!

Zhang Yan was also very surprised. She stood next to Zhu Youxiao, feeling a little at a loss.

She doesn't understand.

Is Wen Tiren overpraising others?

Or is it from the heart?

Prince Xin Zhu Youjian didn't care about these things at all. While the two were talking, he had already entered the role and started dealing with memorials.

Looking at Zhang Yan's conflicted expression, Zhu Youxiao smiled at Wen Tiren.

"Hahahaha, you are worthy of being my Lord Wen!"

"Sometimes, I even want to take out Lord Wen's heart and have a look at it!"

When Wen Tiren heard this, he was frightened half to death. He stood up and knelt down again.

But then, Zhu Youxiao changed the subject.

"I want to see if you are like Bigan, with a heart full of seven orifices!"

Wen Tiren then breathed a sigh of relief and got up from the ground with a wry smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, you scared me to death!"

Zhu Youxiao waved at him and then looked at Zhang Yan.

"Okay, now you don't have any concerns, right?"

"Just as Lord Wen said, all memorials regarding disaster relief, refugees, and murders will be handled by you."

As he spoke, he walked out from behind the imperial desk, took Zhang Yan's hand, and pushed her to sit on the seat on the right.

Zhang Yan is still confused.

The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs......

Is this broken?

Why does it seem like you're just joking?

She looked at Wen Tiren and then at Zhu Youjian.

Aren’t these two cabinet ministers a little unreliable?

At this moment, Wei Zhongxian had picked up a few memorials from the imperial desk and respectfully presented them to Zhang Yan.

"Your Majesty, this is a memorial that needs your review!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened one of the documents.

"Your Majesty, Wang Congyi, the Governor of Henan, bows to the north a hundred times!"

"In recent days, a large number of refugees have poured into Henan from Shaanxi and Shan, passing through both sides of the Yellow River. Mengxian, Gongxian, Xingze, and Yangwu have all been affected. Now they have reached Kaifeng Prefecture..."

The three words "Kaifeng Prefecture" instantly attracted Zhang Yan's attention.

She was originally from Kaifeng, and at that time her father, Zhu Youxiao's father-in-law, was in Kaifeng.

So, nothing could worry her more than this.

After carefully reading the memorial from beginning to end, she immediately sat down in a chair and began to think about countermeasures.