Chapter 1267: 23 Things About the Fake Emperor and the Powerful Officials
Shi Li was very satisfied with the silence in the court at this moment.
But that alone is not enough.
The people present were only temporarily gagged. If Huang Suqing went to the south like this, he would still not be able to supervise the construction of the dam.
No matter where you go, you will always meet many narrow-minded and incompetent men who hinder you everywhere.
Shi Li raised his hand and signaled the eunuch beside him to hand the token that had been prepared earlier to Huang Suqing.
In the Jing Dynasty, the imperial token bestowed by the emperor himself was like an imperial sword, and seeing the imperial token was like seeing the emperor.
"Take the command token and tell the people in the south not to leave their homes again. Don't let me down." Shi Li gave the greatest power to Huang Suqing in front of the shocked court officials.
"Your Majesty..." Finally, someone couldn't hold back and opened his mouth to speak.
Shi Li looked over coldly and lowered her voice, "Why, do you also want to go to the south to control the flood?"
The overwhelming imperial aura and questions instantly shut the court officials' mouths.
Finally, Shi Li watched Huang Suqing walk out of the hall.
The woman's shoulders were not broad, but her back was straight, as straight as anyone else in the world.
Shi Li sighed silently in her heart.
She had cleared away as many obstacles as possible, and the rest was up to Huang Suqing herself.
When dismissing the court, Shi Li looked towards the position of the head of the ministers.
The words stopped at my lips.
She subconsciously thought that Yuan Chizhi was still there.
Come to think of it, he should have already arrived in the North, and the latest battle report should be sent back soon.
Before we knew it, it was already early autumn.
There was a hint of coolness in the wind, and the flowers in the back garden were not as lush as in previous months.
During the first few visits to the garden, I always encountered various things. Shi Li felt that the back garden was a troubled place and was not in the mood to appreciate the scenery.
After thinking about it, she realized that she hadn't visited the concubines for many days, so she set off for the palace.
There was peace and happiness in the palace.
Several concubines were able to survive the clutches of the late emperor and the late imperial concubine. They all lived like smart people, tactful and easily satisfied, and they gathered together happily every day.
However, they were not completely without their own little thoughts. When they heard that Shi Li was coming, they immediately started to make preparations.
This concubine called her niece from her mother's side to come and keep her company, and that concubine called her own niece to come and pay her respects, making the huge palace even more lively.
As soon as Shi Li walked into the palace, the scent of cosmetics and powder that hit her face made her sneeze a few times.
With such a strong fragrance, let alone her, even a real man might not be able to hold on.
He rubbed his nose helplessly.
Shi Li walked into the palace and talked to several concubines with a forced smile.
Looking at the concubines who each had a young girl by their side, he couldn't help sneering in his heart.
Perhaps it was because she had shown such a good temper before that these concubines became so active.
Even though she is a junior, she is a junior of a different status and should be criticized.
"I see that the ladies around the concubines have all reached the age of marriage. Why don't I select a few of the same age in the court and arrange marriages for them?"
Shi Li very seriously enumerated several court officials who were still widowed, some of whom were burly and ruthless military generals who showed no mercy to women. He successfully frightened several concubines and young ladies until their faces turned pale.
"His Majesty……"
The leading Concubine Li grabbed her niece's hand distressedly, "The Li family has only one girl like this, and she has already been engaged. They are childhood sweethearts..."
Shi Li was just trying to scare them and had no intention of matchmaking anyone. After hearing what Concubine Li said, she looked at the other concubines.
These few smart guys immediately followed suit and said that the girls around them were all married.
"In that case, I won't force it."
Shi Li was still satisfied with the result, and estimated that the concubines would not make trouble again.
Only Concubine Zheng, who had been sitting in the corner and remained silent, suddenly said, "Your Majesty, it's time to consider appointing a queen and getting married."
Everyone looked at Concubine Zheng.
Sure enough, there was no young girl around her. She was holding a teacup alone, and her aloof and noble temperament was in sharp contrast to the others.
Seeing everyone looking at her, Concubine Zheng calmly put down her teacup and chuckled, "Your Majesty has been on the throne for five years. If you don't get married, the imperial capital will be full of rumors."
Shi Limei's heart sank slightly.
What Concubine Zheng said was indeed the truth. Since last year, several memorials of advice and persuasion appeared on her desk from time to time, all urging her to get married and establish a queen as soon as possible.
To put it more seriously, if the emperor delays his wedding and crowning of a queen, it will also shake the foundation of the country.
Shi Li could keep all the memorials in his possession and not send them out, but he could not stop the people from talking nonsense.