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Except for those people from the Ministry of War.
Mu Xu looked from Yang Shanchang and others, and finally his eyes fell on the thin middle-aged official sitting next to Yan Jingqing.
After thinking for a while, Mu Xu stood up and walked over: "Hey Yulang, you have done a great deed this time, a full 13 million taels of salt tax silver."
The person called Yulang was Zhao Yulang, the Minister of Personnel who went to the southwest and southeast to collect salt taxes.
Zhao Yulang knew that he had been away for a few months and the political situation in the capital had changed drastically, especially since the Grand Tutor had called him over last night, so he must not be as arrogant and domineering as before.
So when he heard Mu Xu's words, he stood up and bowed: "Master Jijiu, you are joking. It's just an errand. Salt tax is a national matter. Anyone who goes there can collect so much."
As soon as these words were spoken, an imperial censor on the other side snorted heavily, obviously expressing his disdain for these words.
It was only because in the first year, the Empress Dowager's people went to collect salt taxes in the southwest region, but they only collected more than three million taels.
But every time Yang Dang’s people went there, there were over a thousand of them, so one could imagine whether there was something fishy going on!
Mu Xu glanced at the censor, smiled, and then continued to look at Zhao Yulang: "Don't joke, merit is merit."
What did Zhao Yulang want to say?
But Mu Xu was too lazy to pay attention and walked to Yang Shanchang.
Zhao Yulang frowned slightly when he saw this, but Yan Jingqing shook his head at him.
Zhao Yulang had no choice but to sit back in his chair and look at the man who had just snorted, but what he didn't expect was that the censor was also glaring at him with a stern face.
Zhao Yulang was furious. Has anyone dared to do this before?
Anyone who dares to do this will either be exiled or demoted!
On the other hand, Yan Jingqing immediately took the tea bowl and brought it to Zhao Yulang, signaling him to ignore him and calm down.
Zhao Yulang took a deep breath and thought about the attitudes of those officials when he was waiting for the morning court outside Chengtian Gate this morning, as well as the attitude of the censor now!
Especially Yang Guofu and Yan Jingqing have lost their previous arrogance.
Of course he knew that times were different now.
But I still feel unhappy. How could such a thing happen a few months ago?!
But when he saw Yang Guofu looking at him, Zhao Yulang sighed helplessly and simply closed his eyes to rest.
Mu Xu came to Yang Shanchang and said with a smile, "Shanchang, I heard that you have forgiven Mi Wanjun?"
Yang Shanchang nodded: "Yes."
Mu Xu gave a thumbs up and said, "Great! If Xun Kuang did this to me, I would at least find a way to get him to the border or something like that if I can't kill him."
Yang Shanchang smiled and looked at Mu Xu, teasing, "Everyone makes mistakes, so forgive them if you can. But you haven't been watching the Imperial Examination Hall for several times. Aren't you afraid of being punished by His Majesty?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Xu lowered his voice mysteriously and said, "Something happened, so I came here to report it."
Yang Shanchang was stunned for a moment. Something happened in the Imperial Examination Hall?
The only thing that could happen in the Imperial Examination Hall, especially what made Mu Xu, Xun Kuang, and Cui Yu all angry, was the test papers.
Mu Xu saw that Yang Shanchang did not ask any more questions, but his eyes were clear, and he guessed that the old man had guessed it, so he smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, don't worry, it has nothing to do with you."
Upon hearing this, Yang Shanchang smiled slightly.
But before Yang Shanchang could speak, Mu Xu lowered his voice and said, "But it has something to do with your son."
Yang Shanchang immediately looked at Mu Xu, and then at Yang Guofu.
Yang Guofu noticed that his father was looking at him, so he turned his head and looked over, his one eye blinking with curiosity.
After Mu Xu finished speaking, he patted his butt and left, returning to his seat.
And that's when.
The duty room door was pushed open.
After Feng Chun walked into the duty room, he said with a smile: "You gentlemen have been waiting for a long time. His Majesty has summoned you to the Lingqi Pavilion."
When they heard that it was not the Imperial Study but Lingqi Pavilion, many people frowned in confusion.
Among them, the imperial censor who had just looked down on Zhao Yulang stood up and said, "Eunuch Feng, Lingqi Pavilion is the Queen's bedroom. The Queen is not feeling well, so I will not disturb her. I only ask you to pass my memorial to His Majesty."
Having said this, the censor immediately bowed.
Immediately, several more people were like this.
The meaning of these people was very simple. They were afraid that their presence would disturb the Queen's rest.
Feng Chun smiled and helped him up and said, "The Queen has left the palace, so you don't have to worry about these things. But, His Majesty looks a little tired today. If you have anything to say, please talk about the key points when we meet later."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the duty room bowed to Feng Chun.
After Feng Chun returned the greeting, he looked at Yang Guofu and said, "Master Yang."
Yang Guofu immediately bowed and said, "Eunuch Feng."
Feng Chun said, "Your Majesty said that what you want to talk about is the renovation of the palace and the palace maids' residences. The Empress is in charge of this matter. Your Majesty said that you should talk to the Empress about this matter, or write a memorial and I will pass it on to the Empress for you."
Upon hearing this, Yang Guofu immediately took out a memorial from his sleeve, handed it to Feng Chun and said, "Thank you for your reminder, eunuch. Please help me pass it to His Majesty and His Majesty. This involves the Ministry of Revenue's appropriation and the repair of the harem palace. However, since His Majesty is not here, I will not disturb His Majesty. Please help me pay my respects to His Majesty."
Feng Chun took the memorial, smiled and nodded.
but
Yang Shanchang narrowed his eyes and looked at Mu Xu who walked out with a smile, and then looked at Yang Guofu, feeling very heavy in his heart!
But he didn't say anything. With the help of Yan Jingqing and Zhao Yulang, he walked out of the duty room, and then lowered his voice to ask Yan Jingqing: "You, did you do anything in the imperial examination this time?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Jingqing immediately said, "I didn't do anything. All previous contacts have been severed, and the money has been returned in full as you instructed."
Hearing this, Yang Shanchang looked at Mu Xu's back with a serious expression: "Today, you will see the emperor. Apart from what you need to report, don't say a single word!"
Yan Jingqing and Zhao Yulang looked at each other, but just as they were about to ask something, Yang Shanchang pushed them away and walked away alone.
Yan Jingqing wanted to follow, but was stopped by Zhao Yulang.
Yan Jingqing understood immediately, but was puzzled as to why his teacher suddenly mentioned the imperial examination. Was it because of what Mu Xu had just said?
Thinking of this, Yan Jingqing looked at Mu Xu, Xun Kuang, and Cui Yu, and thought carefully in his mind whether he had fully understood the matter before.
As for Mu Xu.
He glanced at Yang Shanchang and the others behind him, feeling extremely happy. He then looked at Cui Yu beside him and said with a smile, "Cui Yu."
Upon hearing this, Cui Yu immediately bowed and said, "Teacher."
Although Cui Yu had the same rank as Mu Xu, when he took the imperial examination that year, the chief examiner was Mu Xu. In addition, he had listened to Mu Xu's lectures several times, so Mu Xu was his teacher, so it was natural for him to call him teacher.
Mu Xu asked, "I heard that the medical officer beside the queen is your daughter?"
Cui Yu was stunned for a moment, pursed his lips, and nodded with some shame: "Yes."
However, when Cui Yu originally thought that Mu Xu was going to ask something, Mu Xu sighed and looked at Cui Yu with a look of disappointment: "Hey, you and your uncle are not destined to enjoy a good life."
Cui Yu was stunned for a moment, but then he thought that it should be said that the girl didn't recognize him, but she relied on him to follow the Queen's side, and she was already a medical officer at a young age, so he smiled and said: "I didn't do well before, so the child didn't recognize me, so."
But when Cui Yu said this, Mu Xu hurriedly shook his head and said, "Who is talking to you about your family affairs? What I mean is that the child is incredible. Not only is she doted on by the queen, but you know the bag that the child is carrying."
Cui Yu looked at Mu Xu in confusion.
Mu Xu gestured for a moment and said with envy: "That child's bag is filled with the Empress's writings."
Cui Yu was surprised.
Mu Xu went on to say, "Our queen dotes on your daughter. She has so much writing material. Oh, if you randomly pick out a piece of writing material, let alone the poem on it, even if you sell it, it will be worth at least several thousand, or even over ten thousand taels of silver. And that medical officer has a whole bag of it!"
After saying that, Mu Xu looked at Cui Yu with a face full of regret and shook his head: "You are unlucky, otherwise I would have tried to curry favor with you. It's a pity that your daughter doesn't recognize you. What's wrong with this?"
Cui Yu was also a little surprised when he heard this. A bag full of the Queen's writings, let alone the money, the Queen's writing talent is now known throughout the city, and even in Daxia, it has begun to spread. But his daughter actually has a bag!
But
When Cui Yu heard what Mu Xu said at the end, he felt as if his heart was stabbed by a knife and felt extremely heartbroken.
Xun Kuang heard his teacher talking about this, so he came to Cui Yu and asked, "Master Cui, I'm curious about one thing, why didn't Miss Maomao recognize you?"
Hearing this, Cui Yu covered his chest with his hands.
Inexplicable.
Cui Yu thought of his eldest niece Cui Yuer.
but.
Cui Yu thought about it and sighed.
In fact, he was very happy to be able to go to Lingqi Pavilion. After all, he could see his daughter, whom he hadn't seen for many days.
But when Cui Yu heard that the empress had left the palace, he felt depressed again, because his daughter must have followed her, which meant he would not be able to see her again.
While thinking this, Cui Yu curled his lips and wondered why the Queen left so suddenly. If she had left a little later, at least she could have let me take a look at the cat.
hey~~~
Here, Mu Xu, Cui Yu and other officials walked towards Lingqi Pavilion under the leadership of the young eunuchs.
But just outside the palace gate.
Because Xia Fengxiang's order was very firm!
so.
Su Changan was really kicked out of the house by his own wife.
Standing outside the palace gate, Su Changan curled his lips and looked back at the palace. Thinking of the happy time last night and this morning, Su Changan sighed and turned to look at Yan Ruyu beside him: "Yu'er."
Yan Ruyu looked at Su Changan.
Su Changan said, "When you look for a partner in the future, look for someone with a more normal temper."
Yan Ruyu didn't understand what this sentence meant, so she blinked, looking confused.
Su Changan didn't really think Yan Ruyu would understand, so he sighed again and said, "You are still young, you will understand in the future, let's go to the Su Mansion."
Yan Ruyu nodded and followed Su Changan.
just
Thinking about what Su Changan just said, I should find a partner with a more normal temper.
Yan Ruyu knew what the word "object" meant, after all, Su Changan had explained it to her before.