Chapter 1246: 23 Things About the Fake Emperor and the Powerful Officials
"I have already ordered someone to investigate Zhang Dongcai's matter. He really has no dealings with the students. We are from the same hometown, but he was just taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives."
Shi Li did not give the officials any chance to object.
Once the golden words are spoken, no matter how stupid the people below are, they will not refute them.
The expressions of the people from the Cui and Wang families changed slightly. They looked at each other secretly and did not dare to speak.
Afterwards, Shi Li summoned King Zhuang alone.
This Uncle Wang, ever since he got involved in Enke's affairs, has had thoughts that he shouldn't have.
But it is true that King Zhuang was timid. When Shi Li saw him and said a few words to him lightly, he was so scared that his face changed color and he lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye.
The princes of Jingchao each had their own fiefdom, and whether they went to their fiefdom or stayed in the imperial capital was entirely up to the emperor.
After the previous emperor passed away, Shi Li was busy improving himself after he succeeded to the throne, so the two princes stayed in the imperial capital.
Such an action made King Zhuang have improper thoughts. Secretly instigated by the Wang family, he actually intervened in the matter of the examiners of the special examination, hoping to test Shi Li's reaction.
After some persuasion, Shi Li smiled and asked King Zhuang to go to his fiefdom, but the princess and the eldest son had to stay in the imperial capital.
This was also a common tactic used by emperors of all dynasties. King Zhuang was speechless and could only leave in disgrace.
After King Zhuang left, Shi Li went next door.
Before, Yuan Chizhi stayed here and waited for her to finish her "homework". Now she also wanted to ask Yuan Chizhi how her homework was going.
After entering the study, Shi Li saw Yuan Chizhi sitting on the armchair by the window, his head leaning against the window, his eyes closed, as if he was taking a nap.
But she didn't even open her eyes when she came in. This person might have fallen asleep accidentally.
Recently, Yuan Chizhi has been in charge of the special examination alone, and he also has other things to deal with, so it is normal for him to feel tired.
Shi Li subconsciously walked over with light steps, and when she saw the faint blue marks under Yuan Chizhi's eyes, her heart softened.
The powerful minister who was recorded in history books is now just a young man who is not even thirty years old. After Xie is old, he has too many things to worry about.
It is no exaggeration to say that Yuan Chizhi did most of her work as an emperor.
The people that Mr. Xie left for Shi Li were meant to assist her and also to check and balance Yuan Chizhi.
But after such a long time, Yuan Chizhi did not do anything to go against Mr. Xie's painstaking efforts. Instead, he worked hard for state affairs and Shi Li, which is truly admirable.
Shi Li took a step back, not wanting to wake him up, and quietly left, allowing Yuan Chizhi to have a moment of peace.
She was next door, reviewing today's memorials.
Many big or small things can be handled well on my own. Human potential is unlimited.
Not long after, Yuan Chizhi's voice reached his ears.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have lost my manners."
When Shi Li put down the memorial, he saw Yuan Chizhi standing below with his hands clasped and his head bowed.
"Thank you for your hard work, my dear. Please be careful not to get tired. I will have someone send you some ginseng and ganoderma lucidum later..."
Shi Li wanted to give a reward as usual, but he got stuck on the word "deer antler". This was not something that could be given as a reward casually.
Yuan Chizhi seemed not to have heard it and commented on her "homework" this time.
Before they could say a few words, Xie Qingyun walked in and said to Shi Li, "Your Majesty, Prince Su wants to see you."
Shi Li: ???
How come we just sent one away and another one comes?
She was a little confused and subconsciously glanced at Yuan Chizhi, hoping that he could give her some hints.
Yuan Chizhi didn't say a word and walked to the next room.
Shi Li: Okay, okay, let’s play like this, huh?!
After calming down, Shi Li calmly let Prince Su in.
"Your Majesty, I request to be granted a fiefdom! The princess and the prince are staying in the imperial capital, so I can leave today."
It turned out that Prince Su had always been timid and afraid of trouble. After hearing that Prince Zhuang was driven away by Shi Li to become a fief, he had some wild thoughts and was afraid that something might go wrong, so he simply took the initiative to speak up. Anyway, he had no ambitions.
Shi Li was silent.
She really hadn't arranged for Prince Su to go out, but since he had taken the initiative, she couldn't seem to refuse.
"In that case, Uncle Wang should go to his fief. As for the princess and the prince, they should stay in the imperial capital for a few years."
After a few years, her position will be more secure, and there is no need to separate the family of three.
Shi Li had a good impression of this tactful Prince Su. After he left with many thanks, she went to look for Yuan Chizhi next door.
He didn't fall asleep again, but opened the window and was standing at the window looking outside.
The handsome profile made Shi Li pause and her heartbeat stopped for a moment.