Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 188: I have to admire Qiao Lili's elegance and wisdom

As expected, today, Emperor Yong'an Yu Linghuan did not attend the court. I don't know whether it was a matter of course or a long-planned move.

The chair that Qiao Lili had originally placed behind the dragon throne was placed side by side with the dragon throne. It was not known whether it was moved by Xiao Zhangzi or Xiao Yinzi, or whether it was because Old Li had done something bad and left. Anyway, when Qiao Lili arrived at the hall, the chair was placed right next to the dragon throne.

There is no need to delve into who it was. It is impossible that these three people acted on their own. It must have been the Emperor Yong'an who instructed them to do so.

The civil officials and military officers were all standing below, and she couldn't move the chair by herself with her butt sticking out. After a moment of hesitation, she could only sit down reluctantly. Yu Jingyan stood at the head of the civil officials and military officers and gave her a firm look.

Well, it's already outrageous, so what if it gets even more outrageous? She knows that this is all the gradual progress of the emperor's father. Don't be afraid, no matter what happens, he will cover it. What's more, the little Zhangzi has already started shouting: "If there is something to report, report it early, if there is nothing to do, leave the court."

"Reporting to the Crown Princess, the autumn examination is approaching, and candidates from all over the country are coming to the capital. Please order the Dali Temple and Jingzhao Prefecture to strengthen patrols and ensure the safety of the candidates." The first person to report was actually the Cabinet Grand Secretary Chen Ge Lao.

Qiao Lili informed the Dali Temple and Jingzhao Prefecture, and arranged patrol shifts day and night, focusing on brothels, wine shops, teahouses, inns and hotels, requiring guests to register their household registration and travel passes for easy management. The Dali Temple Minister and Jingzhao Prefecture Governor received the order and expressed that they would definitely maintain the security of the capital.

Next, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites reported that the Kingdom of Lanna had sent a letter, seeking a marriage alliance with Dayan.

Qiao Lili issued an edict that any nephews of the royal family who wanted to marry into the Lanna Kingdom could report it, and after selection at the morning court, the decree would be reported to the Lanna Kingdom, allowing the Lanna Kingdom to make its own choice.

The little princess of Lanna is not worthy of the prince of Dayan, not to mention that he is stupid. Not to mention the sixth prince, even the fifth prince is not suitable. If there is someone in the royal family who likes him, he can marry him back. However, the performance in Tuanyuan that day must have been spread by the noble ladies, and it is estimated that no one would want to be this cheap prince consort.

It is hard to guarantee that there are no blind people. But it is voluntary, she will not force anyone to sacrifice anyone to get married, do not impose on others what you do not want others to do to you, whose happiness is not happiness?

If no one is willing, we can only tell the Lanna Kingdom that marriage is also a way to establish good relations between the two countries. Forcing a cow to drink water when it doesn't want to will only backfire.

After a morning court session, a lot of things were dealt with. Fortunately, there were no major issues and Qiao Lili solved them all on the spot. When the morning court session was about to end, some people who were originally dissatisfied had to be impressed by Qiao Lili's style and wisdom.

The little girl in her teens, sitting in a high position, was neither arrogant nor impatient, and she did not say a word of nonsense or make excuses. She handled the problem with reason, method and ease. Even if Emperor Yong'an himself was present, he would not have handled the issue at the morning court better than she did.

Those officials who wanted to explode when they saw Qiao Lili sitting next to the dragon throne suddenly became dispirited after the morning court session. The Great Yan Kingdom did not have a law prohibiting the harem from interfering in government affairs because there was a female emperor who was the only one in history. Moreover, those who criticized Qiao Lili for being a woman were forced to resign and return home by Emperor Yong'an. Unless Qiao Lili made a mistake, they could only let it go.

Yu Jingyan, who was standing below, looked at him with pride.

The morning court lasted for an hour and a half. After the court was adjourned, Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan went to the study to review memorials as usual.

There are surprisingly few memorials received today. After all, there are still some people who hope that the emperor will personally approve their memorials. But when they see that the emperor is not attending court, those who are not in a hurry just put them in their sleeves and don't take them out.

Little did he know that the Emperor no longer planned to review memorials in the future. Even when he went to court, he just wanted to go through the motions and it was impossible for him to review the memorials. If he had that much time, he would rather play a few games of chess with Concubine Yun.

It would be a waste if you don't use your daughter-in-law and son, who are like oxen and horses.

Yu Jingyan noticed that Qiao Lili was a little absent-minded when she was reviewing the memorials. He knew that it was because the matter of Lanna was brought up again at the morning court session. The clues she wanted to find from Lanna before were gone, so she was in a depressed mood.

"Ali, you didn't get enough rest last night. Take a rest first. I'll read the memorials myself." After lunch, he took Qiao Lili's hand and went into the inner room. He took off her shoes and lay down on a soft couch, which he specially prepared for her to rest. He covered her with one of his cloaks and lit a calming incense with his own hands.

He sat beside the couch, holding Qiao Lili's hand until Qiao Lili closed her eyes and fell asleep.

He returned to the study and selected the memorials according to their colors. After approving the important ones, he ordered the remaining memorials to be sent to the cabinet with a small seal. Since he had received the salary, he might as well get to work.

The desk was clean, and there were no memorials to be reviewed, making him feel relieved. After a stick of incense, Qiao Lili woke up, and he took Qiao Lili out of the palace.

Two men and two horses, the white horse Wuying and the black horse Wuzhan, each carrying their own master, walked out of the city at a brisk pace.

There were fewer and fewer pedestrians outside the city gate, and even fewer pedestrians on the official road. The grass and trees were sparse in autumn, and the road seemed even wider. "Brother Ajing, do you want to have a race?" Qiao Lili needed a hearty gallop to dispel the depression in her heart.

After she finished speaking, without waiting for Yu Jingyan's reply, she clamped her legs against the horse's belly, shook the reins in her hand, and called out in a soft and delicate voice: "Gee!" The white horse raised its front hooves, neighed loudly, and galloped forward.

When Yu Jingyan said "OK", all that could be seen was the smoke and dust rising from the white horse's hooves.

Yu Jingyan smiled dotingly and quickly urged the black horse under his crotch to chase after Qiao Lili.

Two horses, one black and one white, were galloping with their four hooves flying like dragons emerging from the water. They were so fast that only their shadows were left. A man and a woman on the horses had fluttering clothes and long hair, like fairies riding on clouds.

It took them only an incense stick of time to reach the foot of Shangchun Mountain.

"Brother Ajing, let's race again!" The two men took the reins and let the horses go to find food. Then they channeled their energy into their dantian, exerted force with their feet, and moved their bodies around. Like a startled swan or a flying swallow, they flew up the mountain.

The wind caused by the rise and fall of the tree startled the red and yellow leaves, causing them to flutter down. When they heard the birds singing, they had already arrived at Peach Blossom Valley.

The leaves of the peach trees, either dark red or light red, once again become the most gorgeous scenery in this late autumn season. Clusters of light blue wild chrysanthemums on the grass are blooming proudly against the frost.

Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan were kissing on the top of the mountain, one of them was sweating slightly and the other's breathing was disordered.

As the sun sets, the autumn wind blows, the clothes flutter, the fallen leaves dance, and the mountain flowers bloom. The vast expanse of sunset glow is their colorful background, and the silhouettes in the glow are as beautiful as fairies.