Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 173: Does His Son Know That He Did This?

The city gate stopped closing, and Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan entered the city. Inside the city gate, Xiao Zhangzi and Xiao Yinzi, who were waiting there, politely welcomed them into the palace.

After the dinner of two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes and one soup was finished, the tasks for the two people had already been assigned. Each of them had a desk, a red brush, a stack of half-foot long memorials, small seals and small stamps, and cut candle flames, and a candlestick was placed on each person's desk.

What else can they say? Let's get to work. They both sighed and sat at their respective desks. They picked up the red pen resignedly and opened the memorial. Even their postures were synchronized. Xiao Zhangzi and Xiao Yinzi opened the door and went out. The moment the door opened, they vaguely heard the sound of music coming from the direction of Yunxiao Palace.

His father, her future father, lived a peaceful and prosperous life without any ambition to make progress, leaving the two of them to work hard here.

There is nothing more to say. Just do it for my mother's sake. I guess my mother will be happy that he is accompanying her.

Fortunately, Ali was with him, so he was not alone.

The two of them discussed things together and worked quickly. Little Zhangzi and Little Yinzi served tea and snacks very attentively. On the way, Yunxiao Palace even sent them a dessert for a midnight snack. They can be said to be conscientious parents.

I ate the meat myself and let them drink some sweet soup.

When he was reviewing the last memorial, Yu Jingyan stopped writing with his red pen. He remembered who the person who left the city was. It was the fifth brother, Yu Jingshuo. Alas, this guy got away again.

This guy probably came back this time because he heard the news and was on guard. Now that he has run away, it will be difficult to find him again.

Yu Jingyan suddenly felt like he had no desire to live. He couldn't bear to read the last memorial any longer, so he secretly closed it and put it on A Li's desk.

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Before the morning court session the next day, when everyone once again saw the memorials approved by the Sixth Prince and his wife, no one questioned or was surprised. Habit is a terrible thing, and the court officials also accepted it well. When Emperor Yong'an heard the report from his trusted eunuch, a smile of success appeared on his face. This war of early retreat was a victory in the first battle.

Retire as soon as you can. By the time Old Six realizes what's going on and runs away, his retirement age will be delayed. It's unknown when the delay will be, and by then he won't have anyone to complain to, and he won't even be able to cry.

(I haven’t figured out how many years Shui Shui will have to delay her retirement, and I’ve cried my eyes out several times.)

He went to court in high spirits, but the reality was that the emperor's purse was full, the border was peaceful, officials were paid, the people were expecting a good harvest, the civil and military officials in the court were united and harmonious, and there was no major event.

If there is something to report, report it; if not, dismiss the court.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites reported: "Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Lanna, saying that the Princess of Lanna is visiting Great Yan on behalf of Lanna."

This stone caused a thousand ripples. The ministers in the court began to talk. They originally wanted to pretend that they didn't know, saying, "Since you come here and don't speak, we won't receive you." However, they secretly sent people to follow the princess. Every day, they reported to the relevant officials where the princess went, who she met, what she did, and even what she ate and drank.

Of course, the more stringent surveillance came from Qiao Lili. She wanted to carefully observe whether this so-called princess had any relationship with Lou Xinyue.

"The Princess of Lanna arrived first, and then the letter arrived. This is really not the way to do things."

"A small country that doesn't know etiquette and law, how can it understand diplomacy?"

"When did Great Yan allow such provocations from a small country like them? We should arrest that princess."

"She is not even as big as a palm, yet she dares to call herself a princess. At best, she is a county lady. She is just a little girl. If she is a man, he would be treated as a spy."

Why did the emperor mention the title of Xiangjun? The emperor glanced at the official who said this. He remembered this brainless person and would never use him again in the future. He had just demoted the third princess to Xiangjun and was very unhappy with this word.

.......

"Your Majesty, since the letter has been submitted, should we also treat it with courtesy?" The Minister of the Ministry of Rites had no idea what to do after hearing everyone talking about it, so he could only ask the emperor to make the decision.

Emperor Yong'an looked at Yu Jingyan, who was standing at the head of the civil officials, and said nothing. He did not express any opinions. It was obvious that he was slacking off and his mind was not here. He immediately came up with an idea.

"Since we didn't invite them, but they insisted on coming, and since it's a little girl, let's let the little girl receive her." After saying this, she looked disdainfully at his older son.

Yu Jingyan was just wondering what his little A-li was doing today, whether he was busy patrolling the shop or staying at home obediently, when he heard some little girl's words in his ears. He suddenly felt that something was wrong. What did his father say? He was distracted.

"Liangsheng, draft an edict." Ever since he brought back the name of Eunuch Li, Emperor Yong'an had become addicted to calling him that. "The reception and companionship of the Princess of Lanna in Beijing shall be handled by the legitimate daughter of Duke Dingguo, the Sixth Prince's Consort Qiao Lili."

Qiao Lili never expected that the imperial edict would suddenly arrive at her home while she was at home accompanying her grandmother Caiyi to entertain her parents. Looking at the time, it was just after the court was dismissed.

The one who came to deliver the imperial edict was Eunuch Li. Eunuch Li served beside Emperor Yong'an and would not leave the palace to deliver the imperial edict under normal circumstances. Reading the imperial edict, a small matter of writing a small seal and a small stamp, is something that any eunuch can't do. The emperor asked Eunuch Li to deliver the imperial edict to show his appreciation for the Duke Dingguo's Mansion and for Qiao Lili. The arrival of Eunuch Li represents the emperor's attitude.

Looking back on the times when Eunuch Li went out of the palace to deliver imperial edicts, it seemed that he always came to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion.

The ceremonial procession for delivering the imperial edict was lined up in front of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, and the incense table for receiving the imperial edict was also set up. Qiao Peng had returned from court at this time, and the old Duke's wife, along with her brother and sister, led everyone in the mansion out to receive the imperial edict.

Eunuch Li first exempted the old lady from kneeling and allowed her to stand to receive the imperial edict. Although exempting her from kneeling seemed to bring her no benefit, in this era when the imperial power was more important than anything else, it represented a special honor and a great grace.

Qiao Peng had already informed his grandmother and sister, and the two of them roughly knew the content of the decree, so they were not panicked. On the contrary, Qiao Lili was quite looking forward to it. She was just thinking about getting in touch with the princess from Lanna, and was worried about not finding a suitable excuse. Then this future father brought the opportunity to her. It was like someone brought a pillow when you were sleepy. This father was good and could get along well.

After a while, she realized that she had spoken too early.

After the imperial edict was read, the old Duke's wife invited Eunuch Li to the mansion for a chat. They sat down in the front hall and had tea. After all the irrelevant people left, Eunuch Li said that the emperor had another oral order for Qiao Lili.

"The Emperor has asked General Qiao to bring the Sixth Prince's wife with him every day when he goes to court. She will have to sit in the back hall and listen for now. We will make other arrangements later. In addition, after court is dismissed, she will have to stay in the palace and review memorials with the Sixth Prince. Please invite the Sixth Prince's wife and this old servant to come into the palace with you later."

"The Emperor is counting on you for today's memorial."

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren were all stunned. They had heard of the empress dowager ruling the country from behind the curtain, and they had also heard of the empress ruling the country from behind the curtain, but they had never heard of a daughter-in-law ruling the country from behind the curtain. The key point was that this daughter-in-law had not yet married into the family.

Qiao Lili, this future father, is probably crazy.

No, he did this, does his son know?