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He really couldn't suppress the inner struggle, so he slowly turned his head and looked in the direction of the Queen Mother again.

At this moment, his heart was full of hesitation and uneasiness, as if every decision he made had to be approved by the Queen Mother.

On the other hand, Shen Meimei fell into deep self-reflection.

She couldn't help but start wondering if it was because she was too strong in her daily life that caused her son to be so indecisive and timid now?

In the past ten years, Shen Meimei has been working diligently and conscientiously, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

She devotes all her tenderness and love to her children.

However, what she never expected was that even with such careful care, her son still developed such an indecisive character.

In the court, all the ministers were waiting for the emperor to give an answer, and the emperor was waiting for Shen Meimei to give an answer. She was full of disappointment. She stood up and walked directly to the court from the back.

Cai Xing moved a chair and placed it next to the Emperor's throne. Shen Meimei sat down and said with a smile:

“The flood in Henan is so severe that the court must decide on a candidate today.

Now the Emperor has chosen Grand Secretary Gao Bin, but you have repeatedly declined. I would like to ask you, Mr. Gao, since ancient times, when loyalty and filial piety cannot be achieved at the same time, how should you choose?"

Gao Bin knelt down and replied, "I should put the country first and be loyal to the country!"

Shen Meimei was very satisfied with his answer and continued:

"Master Gao, you said it very well! If everyone shares the worries of the country, then the world will be worry-free; if everyone only cares about their own family, then the etiquette of the world will collapse!

Today the emperor arranges for you to go to Henan to provide disaster relief. This is a major national event and cannot be shirked.

I am aware of your concerns, so I will arrange an assistant for you, Li Wei's son Li Xingju.

This person is young, which is a good age for him to start a career.

The money from the Ministry of Revenue must be allocated after the court session. If any more people starve to death, the Emperor and I will certainly not forgive them!"

All the civil and military officials in the court knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty is wise, and Your Majesty the Queen Mother is wise!"

After the selection of the personnel for the flood disaster in Henan was made, the Minister of Rites stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, Yue Zhongqi is critically ill today. His family has reported that he may not have much time left. How should we handle the funeral arrangements?"

When Shen Meimei heard Yue Zhongqi's name, her heart trembled.

According to historical records, Yue Zhongqi should not have died of illness like this. He died of illness in the 19th year of Qianlong's reign, and during this period he had made great military achievements for the Qing Dynasty.

Hongxin turned and looked at the Queen Mother, seemingly seeking her opinion again.

Shen Meimei sighed and said to Xiao Yunzi:

"Go and ask the imperial doctors from the Imperial Hospital to take turns to treat Yue Zhongqi at his residence until he is cured. Yue Zhongqi is the descendant of a famous general, and we should treat him well!"

The Minister of Rites also nodded in agreement.

As soon as the court session ended, the officials below began to whisper to each other.

"Did you see that? Our emperor has no opinion of his own and relies entirely on the Empress Dowager for support!"

"Isn't it? If this continues, the Qing Dynasty will be in a state of flux!"

"Do we still need to wait until the future? The Qing Dynasty is already ruled by the Empress Dowager!"

As Yunxi was walking, he heard several ministers talking. He approached them curiously and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"To be honest with you, Your Highness, we are all men. Are you willing to be commanded by a woman?" said an official.

Yunxi: "What nonsense! The Queen Mother is only ruling from behind the scenes!"