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As for the small court, it depends on whether the queen is willing.
But everyone knew that Su Chang'an was injured, so the "two saints in the same court" that many people had been looking forward to did not appear. However, no one wrote a letter to mention this matter. Instead, everyone hoped that Su Chang'an would rest and recover from his injuries, and sent letters of greeting to Su Chang'an.
There was no snow today. Su Changan lay comfortably in the hall, looking at Su Linhan, Su Qingning and Li Xingyue who were looking at him.
Just looking at the three people's eyes, Su Changan said helplessly: "I'm fine, I just need to rest for a few days. Every time you come here these days, you look at me like I'm dying."
Hearing this, Su Linhan immediately said, "Eldest sister, you can't say such unlucky words. If mother hears it, she will definitely worry about you again. Mother has been worried about you these days."
Hearing this, Su Changan smiled helplessly.
Thinking of Su Liushi.
The day after the Eighth Prince's incident, Su Liu brought Su Wan'er to see her early in the morning.
At that time, Su Liu was very anxious and her eyes were red.
Instead, Su Changan was frightened and thought that something had happened to Su Liu.
After knowing the reason, it turned out that Su Liu had listened to the rumors from outsiders and thought that Su Changan was really seriously injured and could not be cured, so she was worried all night.
Even though Su Changan reported that he was safe during this period, the Su family was still so anxious that they couldn't sleep all night.
So they went to the palace early in the morning. Originally, everyone wanted to come, but they were afraid of gossip, so only Su Liu and Su Wan'er came.
At that time, Su Chang'an was sitting in the hall drinking tea by the fire. When they saw Su Chang'an, Su Liushi and Su Wan'er both burst into tears.
After understanding everything, Su Changan said that it was okay, and then both of them calmed down.
but
In any case, this made Su Changan feel warm in his heart, but he also knew that he had to report his safety as soon as possible next time.
But, Su Changan thought of Su Zimu.
He looked up at Su Linhan: "Where's father?"
Su Linhan was stunned for a moment, and she knew that her elder sister was worried about her father, so she said, "Father is doing well, and after resigning from his official position, he stays at home writing and reading, and occasionally quarrels with mother, which is pretty good."
Su Changan looked at Su Linhan: "It's only been three days and you're already quarreling?"
Su Linhan smiled bitterly and nodded: "Father is clumsy. When he was helping mother make the mattress for you and me, he broke something. Mother despised him and he couldn't make it either, so he just left. Mother was immediately unhappy."
Su Changan shook his head when he heard this. The old couple had just quarreled after three days.
But when I heard about this life, I smiled.
The resignation of the Minister of the Central Secretariat Su Zimu happened during the court three days ago.
On that day, Su Zimu submitted a letter of resignation, citing illness and the fact that he had been in the position for many years without making any achievements, and recommended Li Jiulang to take over the position of Zhongshu Ling.
It caused an uproar in the court at that time.
Many people stood up to oppose it and even spoke out to stop it.
It's because Lord Su Zimu, although he seems to have accomplished nothing, when he was in power, the evil queen Li Nishang was causing chaos in the government, and various forces were fighting openly and secretly, and the Yang party was the most powerful.
Under such circumstances, being able to ensure that Daxia does not fall into chaos is the greatest achievement!
Although the credit was not solely attributed to Su Zimu, everyone can see how much pressure Su Zimu, as the Minister of the Central Secretariat, had to bear, how much burden he had to shoulder, and how much of Daxia's affairs he had shouldered.
Therefore, many people tried to dissuade him, saying that after all, this was the time to realize his ambitions, so how could he resign?
but
What everyone didn't expect was
His Majesty actually approved it directly, which means he agreed.
But at the same time, Su Zimu was granted the hereditary title of Duke Wenyuan, a student of Wenyuan Pavilion, and the title of Purple Gold Guanglu Doctor. Although he was not involved in court affairs, he had the right to submit memorials to the emperor.
Many people in the court were surprised.
I immediately understood that this was something that had been discussed with His Majesty, and the reason was immediately guessed by many people.
That’s because the Su family is too powerful!
这 是
Su Zimu is giving up power!
There is no need to say much about the old Grand Tutor of the Su family. He has been in charge of the Secretariat for many years and has been a solid foundation for the country.
Su Zimu was the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and his younger brother was a high-ranking official in a frontier province, and was the governor of Hongzhou in the western part of Jiangnan.
Although the third brother did not do anything, he has now revealed his identity. The people in the Shen Ce Palace only obey the orders of His Majesty.
The fourth son and his wife were generals stationed in Anxi, Longyou.
the most important is
The eldest girl of the Su family is now the queen.
The entire Su family was thus given the title of royal relatives.
After understanding this, everyone suddenly understood why the Shangshu Province would invite Lord Gao Rou, who was already in his sixties, to come back and serve as the Right Prime Minister.
This is also Su Wenqing delegating power!
However, even though they understood it, everyone still sighed.
Because the Su family has lost the powerful position of Zhongshu Ling, and the old master in the Shangshu Province has given up his power, but in exchange they can get a hereditary title of Duke. Everything else doesn't matter, but hereditary is a bit powerful. Although there is no real power, the title of Duke is a good thing that will benefit future generations.
so.
How can this be called resignation? Isn't this clearly letting you retire early?
But even if everyone understood, they all kept silent. After all, the empress dared to give it, so you jump out and say it.
Moreover, no one can say anything about this matter. After all, even if Su Zimu has no merit, he has worked hard. Especially since Su Wenqing has given up his power, what is there to say?
Since even Wei Xuancheng, this troublemaker, didn't say anything, naturally no one would say anything.
but.
What surprised everyone again was.
The emperor issued an edict that Li Jiulang, the former minister of the Central Secretariat, who was demoted because of the troubles of the Li family,
Now, he has returned to the position of Zhongshu Ling and sat back in the position of prime minister.
This caused the common people in the capital, who had originally been talking about the Eighth Prince, to start discussing it with great relish.
I thought that because of Li Nishang, this Li Jiulang could be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, which was already a great honor given by the emperor, but I didn't expect that he was promoted!
But those senior officials in the court were all happy to hear about Su Zimu's resignation and Li Jiulang's affairs. They had heard some things about it a long time ago, so they didn't care and no one was jealous.
But the minor officials all had mixed feelings, lamenting the emperor's magnanimity and that Li Jiulang was truly a master at judging the situation.
In fact, Su Zimu had told Su Changan about this matter when he was still in the Su Mansion.
Su Zimu's original words were, "I'm resigning. Chang'an, you're a smart man, you should know about those official affairs, so I won't talk too much with you. But I'm resigning as well. After all, I'm not cut out to be an official. I can do solid work, but if your grandfather hadn't been here, I wouldn't have been able to hold on to the brain and tricks. It's better to resign now so that I can accompany your mother."
So, when Su Changan knew about this, he was actually not that surprised.
Mainly because I was worried that my father, who was not good at speaking and expressing himself, would have some difficulty adapting after resigning from his official position, so I asked this question at that moment.
Su Linhan continued, "When I entered the palace today, my father told me not to disturb you, my elder sister, and said a lot of things, just like my mother. It's only been three days, and I don't know what to do in the future."
Speaking of this, Su Linhan sighed.
Su Qingning said on the side: "Uncle said yesterday that he would teach me to read in person! Thanks to Xingyue for coming to see me yesterday, otherwise I would be scared just thinking about it. Uncle is teaching me to read, and I can't even be lazy if I want to."
Su Changan looked at Su Qingning's frightened face and smiled again, but after thinking for a while, he said, "Father, if that's the case, you can go to the Imperial College to teach. Mu Jijiu should be happy about that."
Su Linhan shook her head: "The day before yesterday, Mu Jiji came to my grandfather to discuss some matters concerning Eight Xia Chenfeng. He also asked my father, but he refused. He said that I was already in the Imperial College and it was not appropriate for him to go."
Su Changan was helpless again. Something came to his mind. He thought about discussing it with Xia Fengxiang, or whether he should let his father do it?
I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway, and this matter has nothing to do with government affairs.
Li Xingyue said at this time: "My father said that it was right for Uncle Su not to go to the Imperial College. If he went there, he might be harassed by the chief priest Mu all day long and ask Sister Chang'an for poems and other things."
Li Xingyue called Su Changan this way at Su Changan's instruction, and it was okay to call him that in private.
When Su Linhan heard what Li Xingyue said, she immediately nodded with a serious expression, obviously having suffered greatly.
Su Changan was helpless again, but he thought of the memorial sent to him by Mu Jijiu.
The content of the letter was very simple, expressing concern for Su Changan's health, but also asking whether Su Changan would participate in the Shangyuan Poetry Festival.
The Shangyuan Poetry Festival and the Early Winter Poetry Festival are considered the largest poetry festivals in the capital of Daxia.
Before, Su Changan dominated the early winter and mid-autumn festivals.
Therefore, at the Lantern Festival Poetry Festival, Mu Jijiu also wanted to invite Su Changan.
Thinking of this, Su Changan looked at Su Linhan and asked, "Does he still want you to invite me to the Shangyuan Poetry Festival?"
Su Linhan nodded immediately: "Yes, I did. But I refused. My elder sister is not feeling well now, and it is winter, why would she attend the Lantern Festival? But I heard from grandpa that as long as my elder sister does not explicitly say she will not attend, Mu Jijiu will not give up and will still find a way to invite you."
Hearing this, Su Changan reached out and found the memorial from Mu Jijiu from the memorials that were picked out separately on the side.
He opened the letter and looked at the contents again.
After Su Changan thought about it, he wrote the word "read" according to the method Xia Fengxiang taught him.
Su Changan practiced this word specially.
But the writing is still a mess.
According to Xia Fengxiang, "This is how your life will be, so just let it be. Anyway, people out there are praising you and saying that this is the Queen's Body or something like that."
But Su Changan was actually quite satisfied with this word of his.
Finish writing
Su Changan thought about it, and then wrote "Master Jijiu, try to harass my sister again."
Then he folded the letter and handed it to Su Linhan.
Su Linhan stood up, took it in her hand, then looked at Su Changan in confusion.
Su Changan said, "It's unimportant, so you don't need to go through the process. You came in today to deliver the book to me, and when you go back, just give the letter to Mu Xu. When you give it to him, remember to tell him what you want. If you tell him, Mu Xu will find a way to give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Su Linhan bowed immediately.
This is official business, and Su Linhan believes that formalities are necessary.